2023-2024 Waitlist Support Thread

[hopefulphysiciansoon]

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2 waitlists (neomed, rutgers)... but also need to hear back from wmed, temple, and drexel for a post ii decision. whats the likelihood of coming off 5 waitlists?

 

[milk_chocolate]

Anyone know the likelihood of getting off at least 1 of 4 tx WL? 😭😭😭

 

[deleted1122679]

Anyone know the likelihood of getting off at least 1 of 4 tx WL? 😭😭😭

hopefully 100% for us my friend 🙏🏼

 

[dermdog]

5 II ---> 3 WL, 1 A (DO), 1 pending! But it's been so hard to get excited about my A while in the waiting game 🥲

 

[awkotaco123]

10 IIs --> 6 WL, 2 post-II Rs, 1 pending, 1A (!) I'm so grateful for my 1 A but also really really am hoping to end up at one of my schools closer to my family and my partner 😢

9 IIs —> 4WL, 3 post-II Rs, 1 pending, 1A - agree with you on being so so grateful for the A but the 4 schools I’m waitlisted at are my top choices so I’m rlly hoping it works out for us[emoji1693]🥲

 

[awkotaco123]

Anyone know if you can send a letter stating a school is your top choice if you’re on the waitlist even if you haven’t been accepted anywhere? Do schools care about seeing that? Would it hold any weight?

If you have been accepted somewhere is submitting a letter of intent elsewhere I’m on WL a good idea ?

 

[Semsemrocks]

If you have been accepted somewhere is submitting a letter of intent elsewhere I’m on WL a good idea ?

Yes, I think so. In that case I believe the letter of intent holds more weight

 

[awkotaco123]

Yes, I think so. In that case I believe the letter of intent holds more weight

Do you think I should mention in the letter that I was accepted elsewhere ? Or how would they know ?

 

[Semsemrocks]

Do you think I should mention in the letter that I was accepted elsewhere ? Or how would they know ?

Idk if I’m the best person to ask so maybe some who knows better can comment too. But you can say it’s your top choice and you will choose to go there over any other acceptances.

Starting April 30th when everyone has to select one school to plan to enroll in, medical schools can see if you’ve accepted another offer. They won’t be able to see what school, just that you plan to enroll somewhere.

 

[JupiterFrog]

5 II --> 5 WL now. 😢 I was just waitlisted at my absolute dream school. How's everyone else's anxiety level right about now?

 

[pablo213]

5 II --> 5 WL now. 😢 I was just waitlisted at my absolute dream school. How's everyone else's anxiety level right about now?

Sorry to hear. Hoping you have some luck come May 1st (or before!).

 

[deleted1176515]

Carle waitlist I hope they have movement because they don’t report any numbers or rank.

 

[VinoMD]

Joining the club, we've got this!
3 II -> 2WL & 1R

Let's be comrades!!
4II -> 4WL

 

[anAvacado....thanks]

Cheers 🥂🍻

 

[deleted1122679]

Cheers 🥂🍻

🍻

 

[deleted1149414]

6 II => 1R, 2 pending (but one is most likely an R), 3 WL

 

[Russian Forcep]

5 II -> 1R, 3WL, 1 pending (RESULTS LATE APRIL!?!!?🙁)

 

[Mowgli11]

2 II -> 2 WL 🤞

 

[Bishop1x]

Does anyone know if having an A at another MD school will help me get off the waitlist at my top MD choice if I mention it in my letter of intent?

 

[gyngyn]

Does anyone know if having an A at another MD school will help me get off the waitlist at my top MD choice if I mention it in my letter of intent?

I wouldn't recommend this.
It lacks grace and they can see you have a offer elsewhere (soon).
If you want to say anything, merely state that you will drop all other acceptances for the opportunity to attend.

 

[Bishop1x]

I wouldn't recommend this.
It lacks grace and they can see you have a offer elsewhere (soon).
If you want to say anything, merely state that you will drop all other acceptances for the opportunity to attend.

Thanks!

 

[Emh_omega-323]

Is it likely to affect my waitlist chances at all if I am travelling during waitlist movement times to countries with opposite time zones and can't answer phone calls immediately? I will have international cell service but will probably be asleep during hours where someone might call so it will be difficult for me to promptly return a call. I will also let the WL schools admissions offices know.

 

[Semsemrocks]

Is it likely to affect my waitlist chances at all if I am travelling during waitlist movement times to countries with opposite time zones and can't answer phone calls immediately? I will have international cell service but will probably be asleep during hours where someone might call so it will be difficult for me to promptly return a call. I will also let the WL schools admissions offices know.

I don’t think that should affect anything. If you miss a call they will likely leave a voicemail and send you an email regardless. You should be on top of your emails because some schools might give you only a few days to decide on their offer.

 

[appthiscycle]

7 ii —-> 1 R, 4WL, 1 A, and 1 pending that’s most likely a wl or R. Really grateful for the A, but almost all my waitlists and the pending school are significantly closer to my family, monumentously cheaper, and are “better ranked”. One of the schools I’m waitlisted at was my dream since high school, and I’m happy that I’m still being considered but also **** scared that I’m never gonna stop thinking about it if it doesn’t work out. Praying for some good news for all of us when may finally arrives

 

[buckiii]

4th WL today 🙁 this is my 3rd cycle I'm so tired

 

[deleted1122679]

Anyone else already start re-working on primaries? Hopefully none of it will be necessary but it has helped pass some time for sure

 

[Pikablue]

9 II -> 2 WL, 1 R, 1 A, and 5 pending so far. The R was my reach/top choice, but oh well. Grateful for my A but hoping to stay in-state or at least within a 4-hour bus radius

 

[quintapov]

Got waitlisted at two places and accepted at two. UPenn being the most painful wl.

I'm probably going to withdraw my app unless I get a miracle acceptance at Davis. Not feeling terribly confident because my clinical hours are complete trash. I'd love to be a doctor but I can't move my pregnant wife from California to a place with no health insurance and no support system in place. Bummed but okay with it

 

[YareYare]

3 II -> 3 WL (Davis, Howard, Drew). Really hoping Davis has good WL movement, but Howard would definitely be awesome too. Feel like either my MCAT really held me back or that I didn't interview super strongly, Hate this waiting game though lol

 

[woofwoofwoof]

It's been a weird cycle. 2 II (Case, Sinai) -> 1 WL, 1 pending. Trying to stay optimistic and grateful.

 

[hopefulphysiciansoon]

just got my 4th waitlist[emoji55]

 

[invaderzim24]

one interview --> deferred decision since October
definitely losing hope since my stats are lower for this school lol

 

[deleted1186054]

4 II-> 3 WL. Next interview coming up on the 29th.

Yeah this sucks.

 

[druidcookie]

Hello friends! Sitting on 5 II, 1 WL, 4 pending and am trying to stay sane with all the uncertainty. We got this!

Up to 6 II -> 3 WL, 1 differed decision, 1 pending, and 1 interview scheduled for next week. I'm lucky enough to have a DO seat waiting if none of these pan out but my stress level is still not great

 

[YareYare]

Up to 6 II -> 3 WL, 1 differed decision, 1 pending, and 1 interview scheduled for next week. I'm lucky enough to have a DO seat waiting if none of these pan out but my stress level is still not great

I’m sure you will get an A somewhere!!

 

[longsocks16]

Reapplicant with 6 II -> 3 WL, 3 pending 🙁 Seriously don’t think I can do this a third time
Edit: 4 WL and 1 deferred decision, 1 pending lol rip

 

[cantrelax]

Reapplicant with 6 II -> 3 WL, 3 pending 🙁 Seriously don’t think I can do this a third time

Not a reapplicant, but I took two gap years and applied this cycle. It has been rough. 3II -->3WL so very discouraging but hoping to get in somewhere this year. Good luck to everyone who is waiting to hear back!

 

[ClashRoyaleKing]

Not a reapplicant, but I took two gap years and applied this cycle. It has been rough. 3II -->3WL so very discouraging but hoping to get in somewhere this year. Good luck to everyone who is waiting to hear back!

3 WL has a really good chance of yielding an A still. Hang in there.

 

[Jayjay7737]

2II -> 2WL, one in October, second in March. I wish we can speed up to May now lol.

 

[UniCrys]

Stupid hypothetical question, If you get offered to get off a waitlist in may and accept, can you rescind the offer later if another school removes you from the waitlist?

 

[gyngyn]

Stupid hypothetical question, If you get offered to get off a waitlist in may and accept, can you rescind the offer later if another school removes you from the waitlist?

Yes, you may decline up until the CTE date for the first school.
In other words, all acceptances may be declined until the CTE date. After that, you must indicate that you are committed to that school or risk the loss of that acceptance.

 

[anAvacado....thanks]

Cheers everyone! 🍻🥂

 

[JungleTrouble]

3 II -> 2 WL 🙁
Does anyone know if attending first-look days as a WL helps anything?

 

[goge69]

3 II -> 2 WL 🙁
Does anyone know if attending first-look days as a WL helps anything?

i'd feel so out of place and depressed ngl

 

[appthiscycle]

3 II -> 2 WL 🙁
Does anyone know if attending first-look days as a WL helps anything?

I think if offered it should to show interest right? Is it offered to everyone on the waitlist? I know that one of the school that I got a post ii R from invites people who are likely gonna get off the waitlist for second look. Maybe check with current students or past threads?

 

[JungleTrouble]

I think if offered it should to show interest right? Is it offered to everyone on the waitlist? I know that one of the school that I got a post ii R from invites people who are likely gonna get off the waitlist for second look. Maybe check with current students or past threads?

I think its everyone on the waitlist

 

[JungleTrouble]

i'd feel so out of place and depressed ngl

That's the feeling i got 🙁

but also I've already submitted my update letter and intent, so idk if I got anything else to put myself out there

 

[yourgfgf]

I think if offered it should to show interest right? Is it offered to everyone on the waitlist? I know that one of the school that I got a post ii R from invites people who are likely gonna get off the waitlist for second look. Maybe check with current students or past threads?

Maybe going to the revisit program would be tough. But on the flip side I visited a school I was waitlisted at last Friday on match day and it was super joyous and happy. I just so happened to be in the area, but it was my first time even just seeing the area and school and helped me get psyched about writing more updates and LOIs!

 

[ivyyuh]

3 II -> 3WL. I realize every school is different regarding WL movement, but what are the chances of one of these turning into an A?

 

[greymolerat]

3 II -> 3WL. I realize every school is different regarding WL movement, but what are the chances of one of these turning into an A?

Just my 2 cents, but I would say it’s a decent chance and to not give up hope just yet! The old saying is “interviews three, a doctor you’ll be,” though it may also be prudent to prep for reapplication if you can.