2023-2024 Waitlist Support Thread

husky12345 · Mar 18, 2024

Hey y’all, when is WL movement typically? Is it after the CTE date?

Semsemrocks · Mar 18, 2024

husky12345 said:
Hey y’all, when is WL movement typically? Is it after the CTE date?

After PTE date. So after April 30th

YareYare · Mar 19, 2024

PrettyMDD said:
It’s early but i don’t want to be anxious through this thread

You will get in, I believe!! By this time next year you will be stressing about exams and not this god forsaken application process!

PrettyMDD · Mar 19, 2024

YareYare said:
You will get in, I believe!! By this time next year you will be stressing about exams and not this god forsaken application process!

🥲

your words to God’s ears

Pikablue · Mar 20, 2024

4 II IS and 1 R, 1 WL so far

UniCrys · Mar 23, 2024

5 WLs, 0 A, hoping 1 will convert 😭

cellodoc · Mar 23, 2024

3 II —> 3 WL

garnmonster · Mar 24, 2024

UniCrys said:
5 WLs, 0 A, hoping 1 will convert 😭

i’m in the same boat 🥲 waiting until may is torture

PencilWise · Mar 24, 2024

2 WLs. I just really want my state school please. Probs already over

anAvacado....thanks · Mar 24, 2024

Cheers to another week 🥂🍻

JupiterFrog · Mar 25, 2024

garnmonster said:
i’m in the same boat 🥲 waiting until may is torture

Same exact boat as you guys (5 WL) Manifesting positive energy that we will land exactly where we are supposed to. Good things will come!

Semsemrocks · Mar 25, 2024

5 1/2 weeks until May everyone. Just gotta stay strong!

cantrelax · Mar 25, 2024

Semsemrocks said:
5 1/2 weeks until May everyone. Just gotta stay strong!

😭😭😭

ltrackj · Mar 25, 2024

PencilWise said:
2 WLs. I just really want my state school please. Probs already over

ME AF! We've got this🤞

CakeMan27 · Mar 25, 2024

WL at UMN, UWisconsin.
Alr sent LOI to UMN, UWisconsin doesn't allow LOI's.
OOS for both of them. Wallahi I may be finished but I'm hoping...

pablo213 · Mar 25, 2024

SnakeDiscovery said:
WL at UMN, UWisconsin.
Alr sent LOI to UMN, UWisconsin doesn't allow LOI's.
OOS for both of them. Wallahi I may be finished but I'm hoping...

Inshallah, you will get in brother

YEEP · Mar 26, 2024

3II->2WL, 1 pending (ghosted, maybe😭) I am trying to be delulu and positive,,, but also if you are starting to prep- to reapply, just know you are not alone! I am also in the same boat, trying to self motivate to get things done, even if it feels more difficult this time around. Especially, difficult because an A just feels so at reach and out of reach at the same time. Regardless, I motivate you not to give up on your dream. hopefully, our WL turn in to As, but in the meantime, prewrite them secondaries, and study for the mcat (again if you have to) I believe in us!

garnmonster · Mar 26, 2024

i’m curious if anyone here is planning NOT to reapply? this is my first cycle, but my MCAT expires this year and idk if i have it in me to retake it. idk what my backup plan would be though if i don’t go this route. what are people’s plans if they’re not reapplying?

sally swag · Mar 26, 2024

1 II that turned into 1 WL 🙁. I visited one of the campuses shortly after being placed on the WL and loved it, so I hope I will get off the WL next month. When they invited me to visit the campus through email before I was put on the WL they accidentally said "Congratulations on your acceptance... we would like to invite you to tour blah blah...." They later corrected the mistake in an email but I had already seen the original email and was so sad after realizing it was a mistake. Really hope to experience deja vu next month and get a real acceptance lol. I sent a LOI and an alumni who I shadowed after submitting my application sent a LOR on my behalf, so I hope it all helps.

Bishop1x · Mar 26, 2024

sally swag said:
1 II that turned into 1 WL 🙁. I visited one of the campuses shortly after being placed on the WL and loved it, so I hope I will get off the WL next month. When they invited me to visit the campus through email before I was put on the WL they accidentally said "Congratulations on your acceptance... we would like to invite you to tour blah blah...." They later corrected the mistake in an email but I had already seen the original email and was so sad after realizing it was a mistake. Really hope to experience deja vu next month and get a real acceptance lol. I sent a LOI and an alumni who I shadowed after submitting my application sent a LOR on my behalf, so I hope it all helps.

Yooo that's insane that they sent that email ngl...

burgeemayor · Mar 26, 2024

2 ii -> 2 WL. both dont have movement until May. planning reapp until then. Best of luck everyone!

sciencerules135 · Mar 28, 2024

What is the proper steps for people on the waitlist if we have already sent a pre-decision letter of intent? do we just wait or is it beneficial to send any new updates? Waiting is fine but i am so nervous and dont have any idea of where I even am on the WL

gyngyn · Mar 28, 2024

sciencerules135 said:
What is the proper steps for people on the waitlist if we have already sent a pre-decision letter of intent? do we just wait or is it beneficial to send any new updates?

Nothing more is required.

Ballincereal3 · Mar 28, 2024

2 II-> 1WL, 1 pending decision supposed to be either by this week or next week to hear back.

Reasonstocontinue · Mar 28, 2024

3 II --> 3 WL, the pain is real. It is what it is at this point, time to prepare for another cycle and prepare for the best.

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Ballincereal3 · Mar 28, 2024

Reasonstocontinue said:
3 II --> 3 WL, the pain is real. It is what it is at this point, time to prepare for another cycle and prepare for the best.

3 WL sound like you have a decent chance of squeezing in somewhere!

wafflefriess · Mar 28, 2024

Last year had 3 II —> 1 R and 2 WL. Got feedback and improved my skills then received 1 II —> WL from the SAME school. I’m realllly hoping for a better outcome this time. I’m so appreciative they decided to give another chance but really bummed that it’s so far led to the same result

s.nd · Mar 29, 2024

My only II this cycle turned to an alternate list 🙁 don't know if I should hold any hope...

pablo213 · Mar 29, 2024

s.nd said:
My only II this cycle turned to an alternate list 🙁 don't know if I should hold any hope...

Cautious optimism. Would recommend getting the reapplication process going if you've been continuing ECs this past year. Otherwise, may have to take a gap year or you can try applying DO/wider school list.

burgeemayor · Mar 30, 2024

do most schools have all WL movement the week of and after April 30 and then its slow after? Confused how it works.

pablo213 · Mar 30, 2024

burgeemayor said:
do most schools have all WL movement the week of and after April 30 and then its slow after? Confused how it works.

I think it depends on the school. But for most schools, yea, the majority of movement is May 1-7 and it slows down thereafter. Once June comes around, there are very few spots if at all left.

burgeemayor · Mar 30, 2024

pablo213 said:
I think it depends on the school. But for most schools, yea, the majority of movement is May 1-7 and it slows down thereafter. Once June comes around, there are very few spots if at all left.

okay thank you!

hopefulphysiciansoon · Mar 31, 2024

4 waitlists, most likely a 5th incoming. is it common to not come off atleast 1?

pablo213 · Mar 31, 2024

hopefulphysiciansoon said:
4 waitlists, most likely a 5th incoming. is it common to not come off atleast 1?

Depends on the schools tbh. But common enough that it may be a good idea to think about starting the reapplication proces

anAvacado....thanks · Mar 31, 2024

Cheers and happy Easter! 🥂🐇

Whiplash72 · Apr 1, 2024

One waitlist, one hold, and one defferment. Trying to stay hopeful but I'm transitioning into a reapplication mindset. Where are all your heads at?

sciencerules135 · Apr 1, 2024

Whiplash72 said:
One waitlist, one hold, and one defferment. Trying to stay hopeful but I'm transitioning into a reapplication mindset. Where are all your heads at?

very similar starting to prep for reapplication. I personally have started looking for new jobs or experiences to add to my resume. But still hoping and praying for good news.

Whiplash72 · Apr 1, 2024

sciencerules135 said:
very similar starting to prep for reapplication. I personally have started looking for new jobs or experiences to add to my resume. But still hoping and praying for good news.

Beginning to seek out research positions, as that's what I really lack. Biggest thing for me is to apply on time this year. I was delayed in a lot of my crap this cycle

greymolerat · Apr 1, 2024

Whiplash72 said:
One waitlist, one hold, and one defferment. Trying to stay hopeful but I'm transitioning into a reapplication mindset. Where are all your heads at?

I’ve already accepted I’ll probably have to reapply (though still have some remaining hope on this cycle lol). Gonna start with retaking Preview/Casper tbh, and trying to decide if I’ll rewrite my personal statement or not…

sciencerules135 · Apr 1, 2024

greymolerat said:
I’ve already accepted I’ll probably have to reapply (though still have some remaining hope on this cycle lol). Gonna start with retaking Preview/Casper tbh, and trying to decide if I’ll rewrite my personal statement or not…

r u retaking both? I am super unsure about retaking preview. I for sure will retake casper i just need to decide when

gyngyn · Apr 1, 2024

greymolerat said:
Gonna start with retaking Preview/Casper tbh, and trying to decide if I’ll rewrite my personal statement or not…

You need to have a refreshed PS for the schools where you are a re-applicant anyway, so you do need to re-write.
Screeners are going to look at previous applications. An immediate re-application in which the PS is the same gives the wrong impression.

burgeemayor · Apr 1, 2024

T-one month before we start seeing heavy waitlist movement 😀

sally swag · Apr 1, 2024

burgeemayor said:
T-one month before we start seeing heavy waitlist movement 😀

could also start ~ april 15 for some schools 😀

wannabepedsdoc · Apr 1, 2024

I know it varies by school waitlist (eg. some schools take 3% of the people on their waitlist and others take 30%) but approximately how many waitlists do you guys think translates into one A?

sally swag · Apr 1, 2024

wannabepedsdoc said:
I know it varies by school waitlist (eg. some schools take 3% of the people on their waitlist and others take 30%) but approximately how many waitlists do you guys think translates into one A?

I don't think anyone can really estimate that, but I would assume that the more WLs you are on, the higher your chances are of getting off of at least one of them.

med229 · Apr 1, 2024

hopefulphysiciansoon said:
4 waitlists, most likely a 5th incoming. is it common to not come off atleast 1?

“interviews of 3, a doctor you’ll be!” 5 IIs is amazing. I think you've definitely got a good chance!

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