I want to point out something I have noticed about the Admissions Process at the UC Irvine College of Medicine. It seems no one has been accepted since the "Kazaar and McEntyre" batch. So, as Aria reported in one of the earlier posts in this thread, the class may already be full. This makes me feel a little better because, perhaps, some of us who were recently placed in the "Acceptable Pool" are qualified and will be granted admission come June once those who have already received acceptances withdraw their applications in favor of another school. By the way, please post if I am incorrect and/or you have been granted an acceptance within the last two weeks.
Also, Nray, you need to contact Gayle Pierce as soon as possible to find out your position on the "Alternate List." Your situation is unique, especially since Tufts MD/MBA program begins in late May. I promise you Gayle will help you out. I think she would be able to let you know whether it is a good idea to withdraw from Tufts in the hopes of an admission to the UC Irvine College of Medicine. You don't want to be forced to attend Chicago Med, especially since you have the opportunity to attend Tufts, which is a GREAT school. (Unfortunately, Chicago Med starts relatively early as well. However, by the time it begins, you will definitely know how you stand on the UC Irvine "Alternate List.") Again, please contact Gayle. She will help you. I know it.