All wait lists, no acceptances

[jtp270]

---

Members do not see this ad.

Currently wait listed at four schools and haven't heard from the last two but expecting either wait list or rejections. Wondering what I should do at this point... start pre-preparing to reapply? (Stats: 3.76 cGPA, 32 MCAT)

 

[aspirantmed]

Start planning out your reapplication; that is, find something to do that will allow you to (1) make ends meet, (2) show continued interest in medicine, and (3) fill the gaps in your application that existed the first time. In this respect, it'd be easier to provide recommendations about what to do if you provided more of a background about your application and where you think it could use improvement. If you have to apply again, it will be important not only to answer all the usual questions (Why medicine, can you handle medical school, how do you contribute to class diversity, etc.) but also to demonstrate how you have improved as an applicant since the last time.

At the same time, hit the last four with everything you have. Write frequently (approximately every month or so) to show that you're still interested, but also include updates on what you've been doing in the meantime. Made progress in research lab? Had a profound moment while volunteering? Started a new activity? Tell them about it - if you're wait-listed then you have nothing to lose (except if you come off as annoying or desperate).

 

[LostinLift]

What the above said.

Obviously expect the worst, but with 4 waitlists and 2 pending results you should feel hopeful. Perk up.

 

[StoneReynolds]

What the above said.

Obviously expect the worst, but with 4 waitlists and 2 pending results you should feel hopeful. Perk up.

I agree, I think you have a fair chance of still being accepted. In the meanwhile, however, I would do what aspriantmed said.

Maybe start applying for med-related jobs. You will probably find out about your possible acceptance by the time you need to give your final commitment to a potential job. One of my friend did that, didn't get into med school the first time around, and ended up working in freaking Sloan Kettering for a year.

 

[Goro]

What schools did you apply to? And when?

Currently wait listed at four schools and haven't heard from the last two but expecting either wait list or rejections. Wondering what I should do at this point... start pre-preparing to reapply? (Stats: 3.76 cGPA, 32 MCAT)

 

[Lya]

Start planning out your reapplication; that is, find something to do that will allow you to (1) make ends meet, (2) show continued interest in medicine, and (3) fill the gaps in your application that existed the first time. In this respect, it'd be easier to provide recommendations about what to do if you provided more of a background about your application and where you think it could use improvement. If you have to apply again, it will be important not only to answer all the usual questions (Why medicine, can you handle medical school, how do you contribute to class diversity, etc.) but also to demonstrate how you have improved as an applicant since the last time.

At the same time, hit the last four with everything you have. Write frequently (approximately every month or so) to show that you're still interested, but also include updates on what you've been doing in the meantime. Made progress in research lab? Had a profound moment while volunteering? Started a new activity? Tell them about it - if you're wait-listed then you have nothing to lose (except if you come off as annoying or desperate).

Even if the contents of updates are not significant, would you still recommend sending letters multiple times? I was just considering to wait until early May and send one letter of intent/updates with all the information, because I didn't want to be shown as desperate and I thought multiple letters are just as good as one letter.

 

[Lucca]

I wish you the best of luck getting in/getting off waitlists. If you do have to reapply, make sure you apply as early as is physically possible next cycle. Make the most of it! good luck