Re-reviewed later??? Mean Anything? Am I on HOLD??? or Is it a standard procedure?

[NYCheartlMD]

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I checked my status with one med school that is on my first choices. They said that I was reviewed, the committee had not been able to make a decision and that they will review me again (before Feb/March-- ie in time for a proper interview). "So, in other words I am on HOLD," I said... No. replied the lady at the admi office. What do you all think? Is this the same as a HOLD, better or does it even mean much other-- well, you have strengths and weaknesses we are sort of overwhelmed right now and we will come back to you later.

 

[asama527]

It sounds like they're going to wait to review other applications to get a better idea of what kind of applicant pool they're dealing with this cycle. They'll probably take a quick look at your app a little later, see how it stacks up to their other applicants and proceed with your application from there. If that's what you define as a "hold" then it sounds like a hold to me.

 

[Swiper]

I agree with 'Pollster527' - it sounds like a HOLD, although I doubt there is a standard official definition of that term across the board. "Hold" to one school might be "in review" to another.

Because the admissions committee has seen your file, I doubt the delay in their decision is due to a high volume of applications. Based on how I define it, I'd say you're on hold.