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Some of this is probably old news, but I just thought I'd post what I had found out about the various waiting lists I'm on, from calls to schools and my premedical advisor...if anyone has further comments about these schools, that would be great - or add more information about other schools.
Columbia University:
The waiting list is unranked, and the class is handpicked by Dr. Andrew Frantz. A letter of intent is strongly encouraged. Columbia University welcomes phone calls, and will have the best idea on the status of applicants by June 1st.
Vanderbilt University:
The waiting list is "unranked", but is grouped into tiers of applicants from which acceptances are chosen. Most of the waiting list movement occurs late May into early June.
University of Pittsburgh:
The waiting list is ranked, and at no time will any information be shared regarding the rank order or the applicant's position on the list. Supplementary materials do not affect the applicant's rank on the list. The greatest movement occurs between May 15th and June 1st.
Case Western Reserve University:
The alternate list is not huge, and is unranked. Case Western Reserve welcomes phone calls to the school and will attempt to provide the applicant with as much information as possible. Acceptances from the waiting list must maintain the 60%-Ohio Resident ratio. Most waiting list movement occurs between May 25th and June 15th.
Emory University:
The alternate list is extensive. The alternate list is unranked, and applicants should be in touch with Erica Black regarding their continued interest in Emory. Most waiting list movement occurs between June and August.
Oregon Health & Science University:
The waiting list is numerically ranked. Applicants on Hold may be accepted, placed on the waiting list, or rejected at some point in May. Applicants will be told their rank on the waiting list, and applicants may call the Office of Admissions to find out what number they are on during the summer.
University of Southern California:
USC feels as though it is a second-class citizen in California, as most in-state applicants tend to prefer UC schools for financial reasons. Additionally, applicants accepted to out-of-state State schools are encouraged to write a letter stating they would still attend USC over the State school they have been accepted at. 40-50 applicants are accepted off the USC waiting list after June 1st.
Columbia University:
The waiting list is unranked, and the class is handpicked by Dr. Andrew Frantz. A letter of intent is strongly encouraged. Columbia University welcomes phone calls, and will have the best idea on the status of applicants by June 1st.
Vanderbilt University:
The waiting list is "unranked", but is grouped into tiers of applicants from which acceptances are chosen. Most of the waiting list movement occurs late May into early June.
University of Pittsburgh:
The waiting list is ranked, and at no time will any information be shared regarding the rank order or the applicant's position on the list. Supplementary materials do not affect the applicant's rank on the list. The greatest movement occurs between May 15th and June 1st.
Case Western Reserve University:
The alternate list is not huge, and is unranked. Case Western Reserve welcomes phone calls to the school and will attempt to provide the applicant with as much information as possible. Acceptances from the waiting list must maintain the 60%-Ohio Resident ratio. Most waiting list movement occurs between May 25th and June 15th.
Emory University:
The alternate list is extensive. The alternate list is unranked, and applicants should be in touch with Erica Black regarding their continued interest in Emory. Most waiting list movement occurs between June and August.
Oregon Health & Science University:
The waiting list is numerically ranked. Applicants on Hold may be accepted, placed on the waiting list, or rejected at some point in May. Applicants will be told their rank on the waiting list, and applicants may call the Office of Admissions to find out what number they are on during the summer.
University of Southern California:
USC feels as though it is a second-class citizen in California, as most in-state applicants tend to prefer UC schools for financial reasons. Additionally, applicants accepted to out-of-state State schools are encouraged to write a letter stating they would still attend USC over the State school they have been accepted at. 40-50 applicants are accepted off the USC waiting list after June 1st.
