Do not want to rain on anybody's parade....but

[jsalina1]

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First of I would like to say congratulations to everyone who received an acceptance. Unfortunately I was wait listed on this “D-day”. I wanted to ask if anyone from past cycles of applying has had any experience with my situation. Did you send an email or letter reiterating your interest for the school?
I have heard that most people who are wait listed have to wait a 45 day period to give the acceptance recipients a chance to respond or put down a deposit. Is this true?

 

[socr1216]

What school were you waitlisted at? Certain OOS, private schools have a high rate of acceptance on their waitlists since people tend to accept at in-state dental schools because of tuition etc...

 

[jsalina1]

I was wait listed at Meharry. I never thought of it that way so that puts me at ease somewhat.
Thank you for your input.

 

[DDStoBE1988]

what was said before.

It depends on the school. If its your in state school you have a lot less chance of getting in. Sorry.
I was waitlisted last year for my in state school and normally in state schools dont have a lot of activity on their waitlist. People obviously want to go to their in state dental school

Dont lose hope though. Anything can happen. I am of the opinion that there is really no rhyme or reason to acceptances. They probably sit in a room and roll the dice.

Two years of applying has made me jaded.