LOI....waitlists

[pnasty]

I was just wondering if you guys thought that writing an LOI predecision but post-interview would increase your chance of being waitlisted. Since they know you want to go there so much they may choose a different candidate knowing you would be ok coming off the waitlist.

do you think?

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[Bernito]

I was just wondering if you guys thought that writing an LOI predecision but post-interview would increase your chance of being waitlisted. Since they know you want to go there so much they may choose a different candidate knowing you would be ok coming off the waitlist.

do you think?

Doubt it.

I think the thing med schools hate most is getting turned down by someone who was accepted. If you are an applicant that they would accept and you write a LOI, then thats one less gamble they have to take. At least, thats my opinion.

 

[speranza]

Very interesting theory. I have no idea, but I'd like to hear other's opinions on this...

 

[pnasty]

bump

 

[lilymoo]

I'd like to know to. Bump.

 

[ti89]

I highly doubt it. If they wanted a candidate they wouldn't waitlist at all because if there is no waitlist movement then one would not get in.

I just think LOI have little to no impact at many schools.