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If someone gets off the waitlist at any point, can you post it?
Were you on the WL?IS A yesterday! Low stats, late applicant.
I am so grateful!!!
Prob won't hear anything till mid/late April at the earliest, at least for the big movement.Has anyone seen/heard of any waitlist movement? For a waitlist of a whopping 350 people, I expect nothing from them to be honest.
One of the admissions directors said it during the reapplication workshopI hope I'm not the only one who is skeptical about the waitlist actually being 350 people. I understand they've historically had a high turnover rate of accepted students but having a waitlist nearly twice the size of the matriculating class is nonsense. Have we heard this directly from the admissions board or is it just a rumor flying around?
Yes I am VERY skeptical about that.I hope I'm not the only one who is skeptical about the waitlist actually being 350 people. I understand they've historically had a high turnover rate of accepted students but having a waitlist nearly twice the size of the matriculating class is nonsense. Have we heard this directly from the admissions board or is it just a rumor flying around?
Congrats on a successful cycle. OU announced a whole new program, incl handling of admissions, part way into this cycle. You can read the prior posts on here as the cycle unfolded for more info. The curriculum approach will be completely different than before. FWIW, I went with another choice.Hi all,
I'm currently deciding between Oklahoma and one other school. I don't really know too much about OU, and I was wondering what anyone who goes there or has experience with them knows about it. Do you enjoy it there? How is the staff? Does OU have a good rep nationally?
Thanks!
Honestly have had the exact same experience and feelings this cycle. Totally understand where you’re coming fromThis is 100% for me and self serving venting, but OSU has treated me so well in the application cycle (not overpromising with timelines and getting info back in a timely manner, incredible in-person interview with multiple people (even fed us lunch!), and just general transparency) that I am so turned off by OU. I understand the whole MD vs DO concern and opportunity cost depending on specialty interest, but goodness has this cycle left a sour taste in my mouth. I am so sorry to everyone that also bet on in state bias at our ONE in state MD school. Best of luck to you all—we will all be doctors soon enough. <3
I also did, yes.Out of curiosity, did anyone else receive an email from OUHSC about their FAFSA being received on March 17th despite being on the WL? Didn't say anything about an actual award amount just that there was no other action needed to be taken at this time. Could very much be an automated email though not meaning anything...
My sister is a current M2 at OU-Tulsa and she got confirmation that there were currently 200 people on the WLYes I am VERY skeptical about that.
I would NOT put any hope into the waitlist at all to be honest. During the reapplicant workshop, they mentioned admitting 20 more people than the 202-person class size this year—meaning they’ll consider those individuals first before addressing the waitlist.
For OU-Tulsa only or just OU in general (both tracks)?My sister is a current M2 at OU-Tulsa and she got confirmation that there were currently 200 people on the WL
Both tracks.For OU-Tulsa only or just OU in general (both tracks)?
oh ok thanks! first admissions said 350 people are on the waitlist in the reapp workshop, now they're saying 200 idk anymore honestly...Both tracks.
I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of people dropped off after getting other acceptances, considering that first figure would've been back in like February.oh ok thanks! first admissions said 350 people are on the waitlist in the reapp workshop, now they're saying 200 idk anymore honestly...
1. I don't think so because my waitlist only says OKC and that's all I interviewed for.Okay so I'm confused. Are the waitlists for Tulsa and OKC actually the same list???
Are these 200-350 people waitlisted for OKC? or Tulsa? or Both?
I know for a fact that they interviewed less people for Tulsa than OKC so how does that even work?
I’d assume it’s likely only going to be for OKC. If there is a Tulsa specific waitlist, offers would probably be given to applicants that have been admitted to OKC but not Tulsa before they’d be given to students not admitted at all. Just considering that admission to Tulsa only follows admission to OKCYes, but I have not received any sort of extra communication with regards to a Tulsa waitlist even though I interviewed with them and chose to be waitlisted for them too.
So I am just unsure about how many people are on the Tulsa waitlist vs OKC waitlist.
That's a really good point.I’d assume it’s likely only going to be for OKC. If there is a Tulsa specific waitlist, offers would probably be given to applicants that have been admitted to OKC but not Tulsa before they’d be given to students not admitted at all. Just considering that admission to Tulsa only follows admission to OKC
Admissions are not being helpful at all with this and were actually condescending to me when I asked a few days ago (my email was very respectfully written btw), which makes me think if i should actually even consider this place given my other A from another school. I emailed them a few days ago and they basically told me to never contact them again on this matter. In their own words, they said “these messages from our waitlisted applicants have become excessively burdensome” and hinted that any further emails from me would be “summarily deleted, without response.” Seriously?! That’s not just rude, it’s insulting and completely unprofessional. Seems to me that they treat their waitlisted applications terribly when I literally just asked a simple question. Makes me wonder how they will treat you as a student paying tons of tuition.That's a really good point.
It's just all very confusing because that means Tulsa basically has 2 waitlists: 1. for people already accepted into OKC and 2. for people waitlisted for OKC (like me) and they're not tapping into waitlist #2 until they've exhausted waitlist #1
I emailed the admissions office a couple days earlier about this whole thing but they gave me the generic "unfortunately we cannot share any details about the waitlist" runaround.
Yes, they were very rude to me too except I called them a week ago and the person who picked up treated me like I was committing some unspeakable crime by asking about my waitlist status. They basically barked at me to never call them again. I’ve never been spoken to so rudely by any professional institution, let alone a medical school that supposedly prides itself on training compassionate doctors. VERY CONCERNING!Admissions are not being helpful at all with this and were actually condescending to me when I asked a few days ago in a respectful way too, which makes me think if i should actually even consider this place given my other A from another school. I emailed them a few days ago and they basically told me to not contact them again on this matter. VERY RUDE!
Yeah like even my own sister, who’s currently an MS3 at OU, has practically begged me not to enroll there. She was originally thrilled at the idea of having me join her, but after seeing the incoming changes for next year and how much of a mess it is, she’s telling me it’s just not worth the misery. If even someone on the inside, who always wants me by her side, says this place is going to be a nightmare for next year’s first-year students, that alone should be a massive red flag for anyone considering matriculating to OU.Oh wow, this is downright terrifying! What your sister said really opened my eyes, especially. But I can confirm this since a lot of my upper classmates on the OKC track said the exact same thing is happening and will only get worse next year. One of them even mentioned that key faculty just vanished in the middle of a semester without warning, leaving students scrambling. I’m not sure it’s worth the stress or thousands of dollars in tuition when other schools seem far more organized and supportive and kinder to their matriculants.
In fact, someone I knew was laughed at when asking about scholarships which the admissions rep said "If you’re worried about money, maybe medicine isn’t for you" and another friend who was waitlisted called them in late Feb for any updates and they said this verbatim "Don’t call again, we have better things to do than cater to waitlisted applicants." I honestly do not know who they think they are to treat students like this.
MAJOR RED FLAGS!!!
If it was, it wouldn't help them anyways since even after many people possibly dropping off the enormous thing, it's still purported to be about as big as the incoming M1 class.Is this 4D chess to get people to leave the waitlist? 🤔
What are the dynamic trio and their bosses doing that is so important the place can't communicate something clear and solid about all this to all applicants in an email blast ...and actually do their jobs and be civil and professional. "Chosen liaison to SDN" stuff ain't gonna cut it with most I suspect. Most aren't even on here at all. (fwiw - using the phone isn't ideal for the site, as ya probably know now).I was thinking that haha. I have had nothing but positive feedback experiences after being accepted in Feb. I spoke with financial aid a couple weeks back because I was really concerned with how loans work. She took [emoji[emoji[emoji6
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]]]]] they are changing the laws on how medical schools report “match” data ..basically making it more clear about who matched top choice and who has to SOAP. This is a good change and will make it easier for pre-med students to pick a school. My point though is with that change, OU will not be making changes that will make their students bomb their board exams and thus not match to their preferred residency programs. I do listen to the concerns and take it into consideration, but I do think there is some hearsay going on as well. The admissions board have reached out to me and said if I have ANY questions at all regarding curriculum changes I can ask away. That came from the director of admissions too.. anyways that’s my two cents on the matter.
I suspect accepted students are indeed having a better experience than those waitlisted. But how a school treats waitlisted students also matters and may reveal more about the school, especially here where they’ve placed so many on it. And I’ve also seen students on here say that the information that conflicts with what admissions says is “hearsay” (I don’t think that means what you think it means) - for example, admissions flatly denied that any students at their tours received their OU admissions score, while I can specifically say that they did bc I was one of them. So, I don’t place a lot of faith in what admissions says now. It’s great that you’re accepted. I was waitlisted but have acceptances from two other schools and will be choosing one of those. But prior to minimizing the experience of not only those waitlisted but also, applicants in general this year, considering context might be important.I was thinking that haha. I have had nothing but positive feedback experiences after being accepted in Feb. I spoke with financial aid a couple weeks back because I was really concerned with how loans work. She took about 20 minutes on the phone and thoroughly explained how financial aid works for graduate school and exactly how much I’ll be able to take out in fafsa and graduate plus loans. I was extremely relieved after that phone call. I also have heard positive feedback from current medical students saying that OU would never jeopardize their high reputation over a curriculum change. How students perform on step 1 and 2 directly impact OU’s reputation and funding. I do not think they will leave us out to dry completely. I will know more soon after the preview day for admitted students April5th when they should be discussing our curriculum and academic schedule. Also they are changing the laws on how medical schools report “match” data ..basically making it more clear about who matched top choice and who has to SOAP. This is a good change and will make it easier for pre-med students to pick a school. My point though is with that change, OU will not be making changes that will make their students bomb their board exams and thus not match to their preferred residency programs. I do listen to the concerns and take it into consideration, but I do think there is some hearsay going on as well. The admissions board have reached out to me and said if I have ANY questions at all regarding curriculum changes I can ask away. That came from the director of admissions too.. anyways that’s my two cents on the matter.
All well and good but when you treat applicants, and those on your WL, like hot garbage ... it speaks volumes.I want to offer a different point of view. I have only heard positive comments from current students, past students, and professors. OUCOM is an incredible school for SO many reasons. The faculty truly care about you and want you to succeed. When I originally heard about the new curriculum, I was very nervous to be the first class with this new curriculum. I have also spoken with current professors and physicians who are very involved with OUCOM, and they are all so excited for this new curriculum. Numerous close friends who are current students have told me how much better it will be for this new class, and they wish they had it this curriculum. Physicians (some involved with OU, some not) have informed me that this new curriculum will help immensely with matching into competitive residencies, and this is why so many schools are switching to this type of curriculum. I hate seeing all of the negativity, so I just wanted to let people know what I have heard about this school and new curriculum.
Uh seriously, I was writing this on here to help you guys about what is going on from my sister's perspective who goes to OU behind the doors. I was just trying to be real and genuine and helpful. That is rude of you to say after typing all this out to inform others.Is this 4D chess to get people to leave the waitlist? 🤔
No...they are not. My friends that go there to OU on the OKC track have been saying the exact same thing as what @apart_fun3833 is saying. I honestly do not think it's fair or nice to accuse someone, just because you were accepted, who is kind enough to be offering and typing out this much information about what is going on behind the doors at OU for us waitlisted applicants.Is this 4D chess to get people to leave the waitlist? 🤔
Also, I have already fully committed to my dream MD school in Texas and have withdrawn from all my waitlists including OU. No secret agenda here, just being transparent according to what my sister said was happening. If what you are accusing me for is the case, just because you were accepted, I wouldn’t waste my time posting in this group chat--I'm just sharing what I know since I feel that everyone deserves to know what is going on and thought that it would be helpful to keep in mind for all of you guys! I wish everyone best of luck!Is this 4D chess to get people to leave the waitlist? 🤔
Good for you! Best of luck future doctor 🙂Also, I have already fully committed to my dream MD school in Texas and have withdrawn from all my waitlists including OU. No secret agenda here, just being transparent according to what my sister said was happening. If what you are accusing me for is the case, I wouldn’t waste my time posting in this group chat--I'm just sharing what I know that would be helpful to all of you guys. I wish everyone best of luck!
All good info helps. Transparency is way preferable to the confusion and occlusion of this cycle at OU for sure. Like you, I am not interested in OU anymore and elsewhere-bound. I have several friends stuck on that WL though, who definitely deserve better treatment. Best to ya!Also, I have already fully committed to my dream MD school in Texas and have withdrawn from all my waitlists including OU. No secret agenda here, just being transparent according to what my sister said was happening. If what you are accusing me for is the case, just because you were accepted, I wouldn’t waste my time posting in this group chat--I'm just sharing what I know since I feel that everyone deserves to know what is going on and thought that it would be helpful to keep in mind for all of you guys! I wish everyone best of luck!
Zero reason to doubt you so no worries, dude. Have seen and heard the same from some good friends on that WL still also FWIW.Yeah I know I was VERY shocked and upset when they said that! I would send a screenshot if I could on here, but for confidentiality purposes I can not.