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Mid to late April. After April 15th, for sure.

crashing out from all the waiting games 😔

 

[gopanthers]

I remember last year MSAR saying that 200 people were placed on the waitlist, but MSAR doesn't say anything about that this year. Does anyone know if pretty much all 500 applicants not accepted yet are on the waitlist or if it's actually 200 or so?

 

[DrDrDrDr2022]

I remember last year MSAR saying that 200 people were placed on the waitlist, but MSAR doesn't say anything about that this year. Does anyone know if pretty much all 500 applicants not accepted yet are on the waitlist or if it's actually 200 or so?

I'd love to hear if anyone else has other insights, but I do know some people were rejected without getting a waitlist spot.

 

[ClashRoyaleKing]

I remember last year MSAR saying that 200 people were placed on the waitlist, but MSAR doesn't say anything about that this year. Does anyone know if pretty much all 500 applicants not accepted yet are on the waitlist or if it's actually 200 or so?

200 on the WL is an insanely low amount, considering their class size is 184. I feel like they would run out of students on the WL to fill seats. Schools need to accept, in total, usually 2-3x the total class size to have their seats filled, due to others withdrawing for other programs. Who knows, but I’d suspect there are many more on the WL.

 

[DrDrDrDr2022]

200 on the WL is an insanely low amount, considering their class size is 184. I feel like they would run out of students on the WL to fill seats. Schools need to accept, in total, usually 2-3x the total class size to have their seats filled, due to others withdrawing for other programs. Who knows, but I’d suspect there are many more on the W

Well they supposedly took only 75 off last year so is it that far fetched?

 

[bossybaguette]

Just received a letter for scholarships!

 

[LeapofFate]

Do we really never get a general idea of where we are on the waitlist? Either high, middle, or low? I really wish I could know since I’m most likely preparing for a reapplication 😞.

 

[ClashRoyaleKing]

Do we really never get a general idea of where we are on the waitlist? Either high, middle, or low? I really wish I could know since I’m most likely preparing for a reapplication 😞.

Yes, they do not let you know. But they encourage you to prepare for and apply early if you have to reapply, which I think is smart. I was in your shoes last year and ended up improving my app and successfully reapplying. I know it can be a discouraging place to be, but trust me, it will get better. VCU has decent WL movement, I've heard. Best of luck!

 

[millennium3091]

Hello all! I just checked the portal and I see the tab for the “transition to medical school” and to create the eID you need a banner number and mine is blank, just wondering if I’m the only one facing this issue, if that’s the case, then I’ll reach out to them on Monday 😩

 

[thermoflask]

Hello all! I just checked the portal and I see the tab for the “transition to medical school” and to create the eID you need a banner number and mine is blank, just wondering if I’m the only one facing this issue, if that’s the case, then I’ll reach out to them on Monday 😩

I have the same issue! I emailed but no response yet.

 

[thermoflask]

Just received a letter for scholarships!

Maybe a dumb question: Did they give you a list of scholarships or a scholarship offer???

 

[BeFortunate]

I wonder if WL applicants without any acceptance(s) have a higher preference for colleges to save the yield rate. Only time will tell, waiting for May 1st

 

[witheredmorningstars]

I wonder if WL applicants without any acceptance(s) have a higher preference for colleges to save the yield rate. Only time will tell, waiting for May 1st

why may 1st?

 

[DrDrDrDr2022]

why may 1st?

April 30th is the day people holding multiple acceptances have to commit to one school so waitlist movement will begin May 1st

 

[jj_blue]

April 30th is the day people holding multiple acceptances have to commit to one school so waitlist movement will begin May 1st

Could also be some movement next week, people have to drop to 3 offers by the 15th

 

[Xprem3dx]

Could also be some movement next week, people have to drop to 3 offers by the 15th

I highly doubt it, based on the threads from previous years there hasn't been any movement prior to April 25

 

[DrDrDrDr2022]

I highly doubt it, based on the threads from previous years there hasn't been any movement prior to April 25

Never back down never what

 

[Xprem3dx]

Never back down never what

NEVER GIVE UP!

 

[ClashRoyaleKing]

LETS GET SOME WL ENERGY 🗣️ We never back down!

 

[catinsomehats]

found a pretty cool document while neurotically looking for stuff on waitlist data. looks like a recent document on how vcu admits students/extends interviews. kinda gives more clarity on the back end stuff, and would def give it a look if there are any future applicants lurking!!
(also i’m pretty sure I got a q1 casper LOL but they still interviewed me so there’s hope)
https://assets.som.vcu.edu/pdfs/policies/student-selection.pdf

 

[imoka]

found a pretty cool document while neurotically looking for stuff on waitlist data. looks like a recent document on how vcu admits students/extends interviews. kinda gives more clarity on the back end stuff, and would def give it a look if there are any future applicants lurking!!
(also i’m pretty sure I got a q1 casper LOL but they still interviewed me so there’s hope)
https://assets.som.vcu.edu/pdfs/policies/student-selection.pdf

Dang straight up no interview for bad casper is crazy🤣

 

[sleepycuber]

They said they don't interview people who score 4th quartile casper lol

 

[catinsomehats]

They said they don't interview people who score 4th quartile casper lol

i’m guessing they meant q1? but it’s strange cause i got interviewed with a q1 casper

 

[Xprem3dx]

i’m guessing they meant q1? but it’s strange cause i got interviewed with a q1 casper

I got interviewed and got q4 so maybe thats outdated or something?

 

[ClashRoyaleKing]

So those with an offer elsewhere are no longer under consideration from the WL in June? That some good peace of mind so I can CTE elsewhere.

 

[lizzy108437]

What's cte haha

 

[Xprem3dx]

What's cte haha

Commit to enroll, where you commit to one school and are taken off waitlists

 

[catinsomehats]

So those with an offer elsewhere are no longer under consideration from the WL in June? That some good peace of mind so I can CTE elsewhere.

“Offers made from the waitlist June 1 – VCU Choose Your Medical School (CYMS) deadline, use rank order list, considering only applicants who have no seat, as indicated by the AMCAS Choose Your Medical School (CYMS) report data.”

it sounds like if you commit to another school on cyms by june 1st, but are still on the wl at vcu, they only pull al applicants with no seat on cyms. but who knows…. this doc said they don’t interview q4 casper applicants 🤷🏻‍♀️

 

[ClashRoyaleKing]

Has anyone received a scholarship from here yet? Or any ideas on when they will be rolling them out?

 

[bigman4325]

They said they don't interview people who score 4th quartile casper lol

thats just a typo lmao

 

[hmoney1]

Withdrew my A. Good luck to you guys!

 

[deleted1197021]

Also withdrew my A - good luck waitlist friends!

 

[witheredmorningstars]

but “Offers made from the waitlist May 1 – May 30, use rank order list, considering only applicants who have not committed to another institution but may have a seat elsewhere, as indicated by the AMCAS Choose Your Medical School (CYMS) report data.”
So people who hold acceptance at other institutions still hold advantage to those who don't because they can get accepted earlier

 

[Xprem3dx]

but “Offers made from the waitlist May 1 – May 30, use rank order list, considering only applicants who have not committed to another institution but may have a seat elsewhere, as indicated by the AMCAS Choose Your Medical School (CYMS) report data.”
So people who hold acceptance at other institutions still hold advantage to those who don't because they can get accepted earlier

I dont think thats what that means, they used the word "may" which means they are gonna go based on rank whether you have an acceptance or not

 

[ClashRoyaleKing]

I dont think thats what that means, they used the word "may" which means they are gonna go based on rank whether you have an acceptance or not

This is what I took it to mean. If we get an A late April, will we have to decide before May 1st to PTE or will VCU give some leeway for decision making?

 

[dr.tiger3]

Anyone know if it is feasable to classify as an in state resident? Or know anyone that successfully did so?

 

[witheredmorningstars]

This is what I took it to mean. If we get an A late April, will we have to decide before May 1st to PTE or will VCU give some leeway for decision making?

I thought if you get A you have a seat no matter what, they are not going to withdraw your A. You have until the deadline to choose commit to one school. I think this is only about the people who didn't get an A still on WL?

 

[Xprem3dx]

This is what I took it to mean. If we get an A late April, will we have to decide before May 1st to PTE or will VCU give some leeway for decision making?

I believe they usually give you a week to decide? I could be wrong

 

[ClashRoyaleKing]

I believe they usually give you a week to decide? I could be wrong

I’m hoping they can give a bit longer. I visit Richmond in mid May and want to see it before/if I PTE there.

 

[ClashRoyaleKing]

are we allowed to ask for our rank on the WL?

They won’t tell you.

 

[DrDrDrDr2022]

They won’t tell you.

Do we know if there's a reason for this? My buddy applied to PA programs and almost every one he got waitlisted at told him his exact position on the waitlist lol

 

[catinsomehats]

Do we know if there's a reason for this? My buddy applied to PA programs and almost every one he got waitlisted at told him his exact position on the waitlist lol

they dont wanna give us more hope 😔

 

[premedvibe]

anybody know when we'll start seeing movement on the WL?

 

[Xprem3dx]

anybody know when we'll start seeing movement on the WL?

2021-2022 cycle, WL movement started ~April 11 (likely started this early due to it being a COVID year, so things were more unpredictable)
2022-2023: ~April 25
2023-2024: ~May 1 (seems to be late because there were FAFSA delays this year)

My guess is it will start sometime this week or the week after, but definitely by May 1

 

[premedvibe]

2021-2022 cycle, WL movement started ~April 11 (likely started this early due to it being a COVID year, so things were more unpredictable)
2022-2023: ~April 25
2023-2024: ~May 1 (seems to be late because there were FAFSA delays this year)

My guess is it will start sometime this week or the week after, but definitely by May 1

please VCU😭😭😭

 

[ClashRoyaleKing]

Does anyone know why/any current students have insight into why 7.5k in cost is allocated for transportation? This is significantly more than the other schools I have interviewed at and reviewed their costs.

 

[sphingolipid1]

is there a groupme/facebook group/something for accepted students? if so, could someone DM me the link? Thanks!

 

[ClashRoyaleKing]

is there a groupme/facebook group/something for accepted students? if so, could someone DM me the link? Thanks!

Were you recently accepted?

 

[premedvibe]

does anybody know how vcu feels about calling/emailing for updates?

 

[WhispyPanda]

does anybody know how vcu feels about calling/emailing for updates?

Shouldn’t be negative, they just might not have info to provide