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I made the mistake of looking back at previous threads and now I can't tell if a zoom link = WL or A
 
medcarrot said:
I made the mistake of looking back at previous threads and now I can't tell if a zoom link = WL or A
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It depends on what you are sent.
Some peoples link led them to a zoom presentation about being admitted.

Some got a zoom link to find out that they are on a WL right now but could be accepted later.
(@CWRU.Sman please correct me here, have you gone to just Zoom for acceptance offers?)

This is one instance where you should NOT share links with others - they are specific to you.

If you got one - go! And learn your news.
 
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wysdoc said:
It depends on what you are sent.
Some peoples link led them to a zoom presentation about being admitted.
Some got a zoom link to find out that they are on a WL right now but could be accepted later.

This is one instance where you should NOT share links with others - they are specific to you.

If you got one - go! And learn your news.
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Will definitely not share links! Guess we'll find out on the 15th...
 
Judging from last years, zoom links are an A. I don’t see why they would switch back to previous years.

Hopefully the ppl who interviewed on 10/2 hear back in mid November and not on Monday. I already got waitlisted here last year and to be waitlisted again would be cruel😭
 
goge69 said:
Judging from last years, zoom links are an A. I don’t see why they would switch back to previous years.

Hopefully the ppl who interviewed on 10/2 hear back in mid November and not on Monday. I already got waitlisted here last year and to be waitlisted again would be cruel😭
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Best of luck!! I feel like it depends on what they told you during your interview day. The team told us that we would probably hear 10/15 but no promises
 
medcarrot said:
Best of luck!! I feel like it depends on what they told you during your interview day. The team told us that we would probably hear 10/15 but no promises
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They said they’re leaning towards mid November for my Oct 2 interview but didn’t give me a definitive answer so I guess I’ll find out next week :/
 
wysdoc said:
It depends on what you are sent.
Some peoples link led them to a zoom presentation about being admitted.
Some got a zoom link to find out that they are on a WL right now but could be accepted later.

This is one instance where you should NOT share links with others - they are specific to you.

If you got one - go! And learn your news.
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That is so stressful
 
Squalene said:
No it's not. Dude is overcomplicating things. Zoom = Acceptance. Takes 2 brain cells.
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I’ve been on SDN long enough I have seen a variety of ways this plays out. If I’m wrong I will correct it.

I should have just said “don’t assume anything” and go to your specially invited meeting to see what your news is. And don’t share your links .
 
robot_soup said:
Let's all be kind here, please. 🫂
We're all in this together and it's ok for ppl to be stressed on SDN. What is SDN for if not to be a little neurotic together? :highfive:
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I’m not even interviewed here. I just meant it’s stressful to find out you’re accepted or waitlisted on a zoom call (if that’s true). Also I trust wysdoc.
 
I hope that it continues to follow past years trend and zoom links = acceptance. That’s what I’ve heard from a previous student who attended there.
 
biochemistagirl said:
If I interviewed in mid September and didn't get a zoom link, does that mean I am rejected?
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It just means you are not accepted right now - assume you are still in the running unless you receive a rejection
 
SauceLegend said:
Interviewed 9/30. No zoom link. They did say they were going to meet regarding our files today, so I would assume we would hear back somewhat later than the 15th. No clue though.
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Yeah cwru releases decisions every month (starting October) so it’s possible you will hear back mid nov if they said they will review your interview cohorts files today
 
SkiwiSpooby said:
OOS deferred Interviewed 9/5? I’m not sure what it means
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Sorry you didn't get an A today 🙁 What was the exact wording of the email? Last cycle when I got alt listed, they said "Although you were not selected in the first round of acceptances, we still remain extremely interested in your candidacy and have placed you on our Alternate List."

Also seems like at least for >Oct 2 interviews, we will hear back mid-Nov then since I received no communications today
 
goge69 said:
Sorry you didn't get an A today 🙁 What was the exact wording of the email? Last cycle when I got alt listed, they said "Although you were not selected in the first round of acceptances, we still remain extremely interested in your candidacy and have placed you on our Alternate List."

Also seems like at least for >Oct 2 interviews, we will hear back mid-Nov then since I received no communications today
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In my email it said “after careful consideration, have decided to defer a final decision on your application at this time. This means your application remains under consideration; it may be revisited during the interview cycle, but will certainly be reviewed again in February after all candidate interviews have been completed.”
 
Hey all, I can’t find more info anywhere so I thought I’d ask here. I have never heard of a med school that defers students. It seems like case only started doing it this year 🥲. If I got deferred, what exactly am I supposed to do? I really really like case and would love to attend next year 🙂. Should I send them a letter of intent? This feels way too early so I’m not sure if I should do it! Would really appreciate some advice.
 
SkiwiSpooby said:
Hey all, I can’t find more info anywhere so I thought I’d ask here. I have never heard of a med school that defers students. It seems like case only started doing it this year 🥲. If I got deferred, what exactly am I supposed to do? I really really like case and would love to attend next year 🙂. Should I send them a letter of intent? This feels way too early so I’m not sure if I should do it! Would really appreciate some advice.
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Hey! I don’t know the specifics for Case, but Michigan has a very similar process and described it in our interview.

It essentially means they are going to re-evaluate your application at every committee meeting from now on, and that you could be accepted in any future wave. If you’re not accepted by the end of the cycle, you’ll automatically be put on the waitlist.

I would personally not send a letter of intent yet, but that would not be a bad idea in a few months!

Hope that helps! And keep your head high—a deferral is by no means a rejection!
 
SkiwiSpooby said:
Hey all, I can’t find more info anywhere so I thought I’d ask here. I have never heard of a med school that defers students. It seems like case only started doing it this year 🥲. If I got deferred, what exactly am I supposed to do? I really really like case and would love to attend next year 🙂. Should I send them a letter of intent? This feels way too early so I’m not sure if I should do it! Would really appreciate some advice.
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I also think it is not too early for a letter of interest and can show them that you would really like to attend their school if accepted later in the cycle! Alternatively, a letter of intent could be beneficial in several months from now. Wishing you the best!
 
Ms. miRNA said:
I also think it is not too early for a letter of interest and can show them that you would really like to attend their school if accepted later in the cycle! Alternatively, a letter of intent could be beneficial in several months from now. Wishing you the best!
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Would agree as well. Updates and letter of interest are always good (for updates as long as they are substantial)
Best of luck
 
SkiwiSpooby said:
Hey all, I can’t find more info anywhere so I thought I’d ask here. I have never heard of a med school that defers students. It seems like case only started doing it this year 🥲. If I got deferred, what exactly am I supposed to do? I really really like case and would love to attend next year 🙂. Should I send them a letter of intent? This feels way too early so I’m not sure if I should do it! Would really appreciate some advice.
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I’m 99% sure everyone last year who got alt listed were reviewed at the end of the cycle so it seems they are deferring people this year like macrophage said, so it’s a good thing!

I basically had to hold on hope till July until I finally got the R💀
 
SkiwiSpooby said:
Hey all, I can’t find more info anywhere so I thought I’d ask here. I have never heard of a med school that defers students. It seems like case only started doing it this year 🥲. If I got deferred, what exactly am I supposed to do? I really really like case and would love to attend next year 🙂. Should I send them a letter of intent? This feels way too early so I’m not sure if I should do it! Would really appreciate some advice.
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most schools would just not say anything to you
This school says you are "deferred" to tell you that haven't made a final decision at this moment.
If you have significant updates, you could send them in but otherwise, nothing you need to do.
 
BiomedEGR777 said:
oh yes, lol, you can get interviews all the way up until February or March. I would say around December is sorta the panic zone/when you should be considering it less likely to get an II, but still not impossible
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prettyplease12345 said:
I also totally forgot to pay the fee. Almost 2 months after submitting my secondary I did. Does anyone know if this is going to push back when they will review it?
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altruisticalpaca said:
Just received a zoom link.
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Mr. Macrophage said:
Hey! I don’t know the specifics for Case, but Michigan has a very similar process and described it in our interview.

It essentially means they are going to re-evaluate your application at every committee meeting from now on, and that you could be accepted in any future wave. If you’re not accepted by the end of the cycle, you’ll automatically be put on the waitlist.

I would personally not send a letter of intent yet, but that would not be a bad idea in a few months!

Hope that helps! And keep your head high—a deferral is by no means a rejection!
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Ms. miRNA said:
I also think it is not too early for a letter of interest and can show them that you would really like to attend their school if accepted later in the cycle! Alternatively, a letter of intent could be beneficial in several months from now. Wishing you the best!
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medcarrot said:
Would agree as well. Updates and letter of interest are always good (for updates as long as they are substantial)
Best of luck
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goge69 said:
I’m 99% sure everyone last year who got alt listed were reviewed at the end of the cycle so it seems they are deferring people this year like macrophage said, so it’s a good thing!

I basically had to hold on hope till July until I finally got the R💀
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wysdoc said:
most schools would just not say anything to you
This school says you are "deferred" to tell you that haven't made a final decision at this moment.
If you have significant updates, you could send them in but otherwise, nothing you need to do.
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Hi Guys, Thank you so so much for the advice!! My life has been kinda boring and I've been working the same job. Not sure if I have any substantial updates so I think I might hold off on sending a letter of interest until later. I am not sure if there's a distinction between deferral and alt list at Case this year so I think I will be treating this as a soft waitlist and send a letter of interest before Thanksgiving!
 
Basalganglia4life said:
+1 OOS pre-ii rejection. lol this is my first rejection. CWRU sent me so many emails encouraging me to apply, only to reject me outright. I hope they enjoy my donation
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Best of luck this cycle! I got my OOS pre-ii rejection for CCLCM on 9/6. At least they let us know sooner than later.
 
Is it possible to send them a pre-II update letter? Dodged the past rejection waves and I want to know if there's anything I can possibly do to increase my chances...
 
cookiemed1909 said:
Is it possible to send them a pre-II update letter? Dodged the past rejection waves and I want to know if there's anything I can possibly do to increase my chances...
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They talk about update letters/continued interest timing in the All Access podcast. It's been a while so I don't remember exactly what they said but CWRU SOM is episode 12! It's worth a listen 😉
 
[mention]Kailiani [/mention]- CycleTrack shows IIs in November and December last cycle, and even a few in January.
 
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