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Wait, did you get in? Or are you on the WL?
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ohhh haha I got so excited for you because I thought you heard back saying you got in off the WL! lol
I know they don't have hardly any more interview dates... I'm guessing 2 based on what current LMU students have said.
Nobody knows exactly how many have been WL'd, but I think the list is extensive.
They definitely don't WL everyone they interview, so if you are on the waitlist it is because they liked you! Janette tells the interviewees that the waitlist usually ends up being around 100 people. I think she said they took 37 people off it last year if that helps at all. All of you waitlisters should start to see some movement as the interview season ends and people start making their final decision. It isn't over yet!
I think they may take more, but I also think they made the list larger to compensate.
same! Good luck to you (and the rest of us), just a few more weeks left! :S
So I recently heard back from a volunteer org that puts on a huge event in June and I got the volunteer position(s) that I had applied for. I know volunteering is kinda meehh but it's not one of those run of the mill office volunteer things so I wanted to update LMU bout that. I sent in my LOI 2 weeks after I was initially WL (so around a month ago). The question I had was does anyone have any suggestions as to when I should send in another update? The event isn't until June so would it be better to wait till then or just go ahead and let them know that I got this position and I am currently working on stuff for it?
stupid question, I know but I was curious...
thanks!
stupid question, I know but I was curious...
thanks!
that's what I'm worried about too. Plus, I would be ending a chem class in June so I'd rather update them again to remind them I exist then. 😛
The list has seen some very little movement, but I think it'll still be a little while before we see anything substantial. And from what I understand it is not ranked.
for those wondering, I spoke with admissions today and got some info about WL.
Last year apparently they took 37/100 people and as of right now there are around 60 people on the WL.
Interviews are going to be happening through April.
I have no idea how full the class is so no clue as to how likely it is WL will get a seat but I figured that you'd all want to know this info. 🙂
Last year apparently they took 37/100 people and as of right now there are around 60 people on the WL.
Interviews are going to be happening through April.
I have no idea how full the class is so no clue as to how likely it is WL will get a seat but I figured that you'd all want to know this info. 🙂
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I mean, they look at your stats and everything. But they don't let us know where we are "ranked" because they don't sort the list that way. When it comes time to pull someone off it, they prob just re-review the files and offer the seat to whoever they think is best
Got it....
Our matriculation packets are due on May 15th. Maybe they will start reviewing in early May and start letting people know after the deadline.
I've got my fingers crossed for all you waitlist hopefuls out there!! Sit tight- your time of misery is slowly drawing to a close and if you don't get pulled off this year, do NOT lose hope for re-applying! 
I heard from a few ppl that are in the fb group that a couple of people got accepted of the WL a few days ago.
But I guess no substantial movement from what I've gathered until May
But I guess no substantial movement from what I've gathered until May
For those that really want this school, do not be shy about showing them your interest - esp if the WL is not "officially" ranked. You never know what might jump out at them, and I would assume that relevant update letters and/or letters of intent would certainly accomplish that. They want students who WANT to be there. Be your own advocate - no one else will.
Not gonna lie, everytime I see someone has posted on this thread it makes my heart jump thinking someone got pulled off it haha. People think waiting for two weeks to hear of a decision after an interview is bad... I've been waiting for a decision since October!! Haha. I'm sure we will hear some news within a few weeks 🙂
^ hahahah totally agree. this is so painful! And more so because I"m working on rewriting my PS so I can apply June 1, 2012 again. 🙁
Yep, tomorrow is the last scheduled interview day. You should start seeing movement in the next couple of weeks.
If you don't get accepted and really want to go to LMU-DCOM. You can either re-apply earlier for 2013, or do their post-bac program http://www.lmunet.edu/academics/pmsp/. Just depends on your scores/activities and where you want to go.
feeling of anxiety is back. I hope they start letting people know soon.
I was told today that all the letters had been sent out on Monday and they are waiting on acceptances over the next couple weeks - the official word was that "all the seats had been offered, and if there were seats which were turned down, then these leftover spots would be going to waitlisted applicants".
It seems like they filled their quota off the interviews, and they're just waiting to hear back from students. Correct me if I'm wrong - is the matriculation deadline May 15th for initial acceptances?
It seems like they filled their quota off the interviews, and they're just waiting to hear back from students. Correct me if I'm wrong - is the matriculation deadline May 15th for initial acceptances?
From what I've heard, May 15th is the deadline.
That's interesting. They expanded their class size this year to 225, so if they only have 190 accepted, they will be leaving a number of seats open. Granted, they will only want to fill seats with qualified applicants, but I would think they would try and get around that number if possible... mainly for financial reasons.
I think what skahler means is that currently they have mailed out 225 acceptances..so by may 15th admissions will know if they have to pull people off the waitlist.
Oh I get it now, thanks for the clarification haha 👍. Someone posted that last year they pulled 37 people (out of ~100) off the list, so it sounds like this year will be much less, although from what I've heard the WL is also smaller than last year.
Mailed out acceptance letters to people who have recently interviewed and or to some people on the waitlist? I'm asking because some people were taken off the w list a week or two ago
How could they have filled all 225 positions when the class size increase was not even approved until over halfway through the application cycle? I mean, they were originally interviewing for a class of around 160 and then all of a sudden they were approved for much more.
The bottom line is that there are no more interviews, so any seats that remain unfilled either as a result of not being offered to any interviewees or not being accepted by matriculates are open game.
I know it's hard to do but try to be patient. They have to give the recently accepted students time to make a decision before they offer seats out to the wait list. The worst possible thing to do would be to overfill the class. Until the decision deadline passes for those students you're not likely to see any large movement from the list.
With that said - make sure you've updated your file as much as you possibly can. Also, now would be a prime time to send a letter of intent if you have not already done so.
I know it's hard to do but try to be patient. They have to give the recently accepted students time to make a decision before they offer seats out to the wait list. The worst possible thing to do would be to overfill the class. Until the decision deadline passes for those students you're not likely to see any large movement from the list.
With that said - make sure you've updated your file as much as you possibly can. Also, now would be a prime time to send a letter of intent if you have not already done so.
Definitely just try to relax guys (I know, I know, easier said than done! I did the waitlist thing my first time too!)...the reason I really want to emphasize this is because DCOM is not a school to overanalyze the actions of. I swear on my life sometimes it's so haphazard and unpredictable. People will interview, get waitlisted, and be pulled off 2 weeks later. Why? WHO KNOWS, haha. So just sit back, update them with anything, nicely and unannoyingly contact them if you have questions or want to know how the list is moving, etc. Get your stuff ready for the next cycle. When I reapplied, I did so MUCH earlier and it helped. I did wait to submit AACOMAS until orientation was over though, just in case. We had one girl join our class AFTER orientation I think actually, so anything is possible. People back out last minute like crazy- seems wild but stuff happens. Sudden freak outs, illness, etc....so just be on standby, as much as that sucks! If you stick with this though, you WILL find a home here if they want you. They rarely interview those they're not interested in....think about it....over 3,000 applications come in. Only 600 or so interviews. Keep fighting the good fight kids and you'll get there....never dreamed I'd be starting rotations this July, TRUST ME! Good luck!!
I don't think there's one right answer. When I did it I addressed it as "Dear Admissions Staff,". But do what you think is best.
