2023-2024 Waitlist Support Thread

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I sent a LOI to the dean of admissions at a school I'm WL at because I happened to interview with him, and to my surprise, he responded with a really nice and encouraging message. Do I reply again to his message or is that too much? I don't want to be annoying/read too much into this but I'm also really excited by the responsiveness
 
mz1217 said:
I sent a LOI to the dean of admissions at a school I'm WL at because I happened to interview with him, and to my surprise, he responded with a really nice and encouraging message. Do I reply again to his message or is that too much? I don't want to be annoying/read too much into this but I'm also really excited by the responsiveness
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You should respond if there is something more you think you should say!
 
a bunch of people from my WL school got in, is WL movement over? if it isn't when does it slow down by?
 
husky12345 said:
a bunch of people from my WL school got in, is WL movement over? if it isn't when does it slow down by?
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Depends on the school. I would say the 1st week after May usually has the most movement at most schools. This typically slows down a lot in June and late May. Some schools like UVA apparently don't have any movement for a while, though.
 
nolimitdoom said:
Dude it just started lol. Some schools can have movement up to late-May or early-June.
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i know 🙁

i'm losing so much hope tho, so many people got in yesterday for my school and it's my only waitlist, i'm gonna be so sad if Ik have to retake my MCAT and reapply 🙁

i hope there's a light at the end of the tunnel for me
 
husky12345 said:
i know 🙁

i'm losing so much hope tho, so many people got in yesterday for my school and it's my only waitlist, i'm gonna be so sad if Ik have to retake my MCAT and reapply 🙁

i hope there's a light at the end of the tunnel for me
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Keep your hopes up! There’s still plenty of time. Only 1 day of WL movement has passed don’t freak out yet
 
Ima join the WL gang....Carle been throwing shade at me

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sciencerules135 said:
Update for those reapplying-I did open AMCAS yesterday and everything from my old application transferred. This will save a ton of time. Has anyone opened TMDSAS? What transfers for that one?
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All but the major essays. You do need to scroll thru each page and proofread it and save it. Be sure your phone/email are correct.
Add new activities.
Write your brief reapplication essay.
Writers will need to upload letters again
If you haven’t taken MCAT again since last one you don’t need to “re-release “ the old score.
 
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wysdoc said:
All but the major essays. You do need to scroll thru each page and proofread it and save it. Be sure your phone/email are correct.
Add new activities.
Write your brief reapplication essay.
Writers will need to upload letters
If you haven’t taken MCAT again since last one you don’t need to “re-release “ the old score.
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what is re-releasing? i thought the score automatically updates once you get a new score?
 
husky12345 said:
what is re-releasing? i thought the score automatically updates once you get a new score?
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Not for TMDSAS. You need to give MCAT permission to release your score to TMDSAS.
For AMCAS, since the parent corporation also runs MCAT, no release permission is needed.
 
Seems to me that if you’ve sent an LOIntent they probably wouldn’t appreciate additional letters (I sent an LOIntent at the end of Feb which was a month after I got WL). To me it would sound like “I know I said I intend to go, but I’m sending this letter to say I really really intend to go please accept me…. Pretty please.” At least that’s just my opinion, I could be totally off the mark.
 
_CaptainKaladin_ said:
Seems to me that if you’ve sent an LOIntent they probably wouldn’t appreciate additional letters (I sent an LOIntent at the end of Feb which was a month after I got WL). To me it would sound like “I know I said I intend to go, but I’m sending this letter to say I really really intend to go please accept me…. Pretty please.” At least that’s just my opinion, I could be totally off the mark.
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You may be right too. Unless one has another acceptance and sending a LOI to their choice school to reemphasize that this is where we want to come. But only adcom knows what they want.
 
lovely2025 said:
where is the WL flood… maybe it’s just the schools i’m waiting to hear from but there’s been no movement that i’ve seen (i’m impatient and stressed)
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I was told (as someone who only had 1 II and 1 WL) to be a realist and just focus on next cycle and if I get in, then I get in. But it does no good to work yourself up or put too much thought into an unknown. I started the new app, will probs apply DO when it opens in a few days, and I’m studying for the MCAT. If I get in I’ll be the happiest person in the world but if I don’t I know I’ll be ready next time. Idk if that helps or not, but it’s been working for me. 🤷🏻‍♀️ either way, hoping for an A for us both 🤞🏻
 
I am absolutely getting stressed, I reached out to some of my schools and all they said is there are new updates and that they probably won’t have any for another 3-4 weeks which is literally when apps open up for next cycle
 
UniCrys said:
I am absolutely getting stressed, I reached out to some of my schools and all they said is there are new updates and that they probably won’t have any for another 3-4 weeks which is literally when apps open up for next cycle
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Apps are already open. I have started to tackle filling them out and editing my essays in order to ease my nerves.
 
Crotchetlittlebuckets said:
Man, nothing makes it easier when it's your 3rd time reapplying after numerous rejections, you increase your MCAT score by 5 points, and still end up on the waitlist. This thread is great. I'm glad to know I'm not alone in this process
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Also on my 3rd try. All my premed friends have been in med school for a few years now. I'm sorry for everyone in this boat together but it does help not feeling so alone like you said. Hang in there, I can't offer much other than to say I know what you're going through. Hopefully this is the end of this road for us!
 
Crotchetlittlebuckets said:
Man, nothing makes it easier when it's your 3rd time reapplying after numerous rejections, you increase your MCAT score by 5 points, and still end up on the waitlist. This thread is great. I'm glad to know I'm not alone in this process
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buckiii said:
Also on my 3rd try. All my premed friends have been in med school for a few years now. I'm sorry for everyone in this boat together but it does help not feeling so alone like you said. Hang in there, I can't offer much other than to say I know what you're going through. Hopefully this is the end of this road for us!
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+1 wishing you both well within this next month!!
 
Is there any downside to calling admissions to see when I can expect potential WL movement and what kind of movement this school may see? No one has heard back from this school as far as I know.
 
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