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trying to be optimistic here, but with their algorithms being much better, does it mean they have shorter wait lists since they know exactly how many people they get off the list? Or this the algorithm being better mean they are accepting the students that will stick and the wait list doesn't get as many people pulled?
 
trying to be optimistic here, but with their algorithms being much better, does it mean they have shorter wait lists since they know exactly how many people they get off the list? Or this the algorithm being better mean they are accepting the students that will stick and the wait list doesn't get as many people pulled?
This seems to be true.
 
@gyngyn what is the thought process behind taking applicants off the waitlist in batches?
 
Are you able to see movement for JABSOM (hawaii) ? Or is there not a lot of overlap?
We probably have more overlap than most, but I haven't seen anything. I post all movement every AM!
 
@gyngyn what is the thought process behind taking applicants off the waitlist in batches?
It keeps things organized. If you anticipate 5 openings, you offer five and give them two weeks to decide. In two weeks you fill the holes (and any new holes that have occurred).
 
Have you seen any wait list movement at Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University (if they overlap) since traffic day?
 
Have you seen any wait list movement at Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University (if they overlap) since traffic day?
I haven't seen anything, but I post all news in the AM.
 
I've been lurking for a few days now, and thought I'd chime in 🙂. Second time, non-trad applicant. One MD interview, one DO interview, wait listed at the MD school (which was my top choice of all 14 schools I applied to anyway!).

I'm already working on the assumption I won't get in, and am looking into getting a Bio post-bac, then reapplying next year. Thoughts on that??
 
I've been lurking for a few days now, and thought I'd chime in 🙂. Second time, non-trad applicant. One MD interview, one DO interview, wait listed at the MD school (which was my top choice of all 14 schools I applied to anyway!).

I'm already working on the assumption I won't get in, and am looking into getting a Bio post-bac, then reapplying next year. Thoughts on that??
Same here but be sure to check deadlines for applications for post-bacc! I know one school I'm looking at has applications due by June 1st but they have rolling so they say they may fill their class even before the deadline.
 
I've been lurking for a few days now, and thought I'd chime in 🙂. Second time, non-trad applicant. One MD interview, one DO interview, wait listed at the MD school (which was my top choice of all 14 schools I applied to anyway!).

I'm already working on the assumption I won't get in, and am looking into getting a Bio post-bac, then reapplying next year. Thoughts on that??
If you got into the DO school, go. You would seriously be shooting yourself in the foot if you don't.
 
Hi gyngyn been lurking on this thread for a while. Thanks for doing what you are! Would you happen to have any overlap to check at either UK or u of l! Thanks!
 
This morning there was a lot of movement at Cornell, Einstein, UCLA and UCI. There was continued movement at Rush, Cal, SIU, Columbia, Case, New York Med, UCD, UTSW and USF.

Thank you so much for this! To clarify, does "this morning" refer yesterday's activity that has been updated in AMCAS during the night or to movement actually happened this morning?
 
Thank you so much for this! To clarify, does "this morning" refer yesterday's activity that has been updated in AMCAS during the night or to movement actually happened this morning?
It reflects new acceptances (from one day to the next) in the AMCAS data base. The candidates were probably notified yesterday (or at least within 48 hours per protocol).
 
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It reflects changes from one day to the next in the AMCAS data base. The candidates were probably notified yesterday (or at least within 48 hours per protocol).
Hi @gyngyn! Thank you so much for doing this. You mentioned Pitt last week and how you haven't seen any waitlist movement yet - has that changed at all since then?
 
This morning there was a lot of movement at Cornell, Einstein, UCLA and UCI. There was continued movement at Rush, Cal, SIU, Columbia, Case, New York Med, UCD, UTSW and USF.
Nooooo UTSW :'( and since you're in California I'm guessing it's out of staters getting accepted?
 
Hi @gyngyn! Thank you so much for doing this. You mentioned Pitt last week and how you haven't seen any waitlist movement yet - has that changed at all since then?
I see new acceptances offered by the school. Nothing new from Pit today on my side.
 
This morning there was a lot of movement at Cornell, Einstein, UCLA and UCI. There was continued movement at Rush, Cal, SIU, Columbia, Case, New York Med, UCD, UTSW and USF.
Bye new york med do you mean NYU or NYMC? Thanks!
 
It's hard to pinpoint exactly what @gyngyn means by "movement". Movement could be either way. Could be accepting or declining a spot. Could be IS or OOS.
I report new acceptances. Depending on which school and the candidate's decision, a cascade may occur.
 
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@gyngyn any movement from Mayo? Thanks so much for all you do to help ease everyone anxiety on the waitlist!!!
 
@gyngyn so does that mean that schools like NYMC and the others you mentioned believe that the students would pick their school over your school....since they can clearly see that they have already been accepted to your school and still choose to give them an acceptance?
 
I report new acceptances. Depending on which school and their decision, a cascade may occur.

Are those confirmed acceptances via AMCAS or do you also include "we made an offer to a student holding at X, so X will have to use the WL soon" acceptances?

Also, on your end, do you see offers made to applicants on your waitlist? I feel like you would need the extra information to be able to see a large (5+) cascade.
 
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