Application on Hold???

[dr niceguy]

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What are the chances if you're application is on hold that you'll actually get an interview at these places? Are they just trying to string you along? Do people actually match there if this is the email they get?

 

[Abram Hoffer]

One program in which I am particularly interested in sent me the following message via ERAS:

"Thank you for your interest in the (Name omitted) Program at (Name omitted) University School of Medicine. Your applicaton has been reviewed and has been placed "On Hold". We are awating additional letters of reference or your Dean's letter. Once this information is received, your application will
be reviewed again. You will receive an email once a final decision is made."

I have an outstanding letter of recommendation that is on its way; however, the program is not aware of this, and I am not sure if the LOR has been sent by the writer yet.

Does anyone have any insight into programs putting applicants "on hold"? What does this mean?
Should I do anything (besides wait and get that LOR to them ASAP) to show my interest in their program?

 

[dragonfly99]

I've never actually heard of this "on hold" business. I guess I would just wait more and hope for the best.
Abehoffer,
if you know you have a great LOR that is on its way, and somehow get rejected (say, before it gets there) you could politely ask them to re-evaluate your application. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.