waitlist hell

[DunkinDOnut]

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I've only had one interview and was waitlisted and have yet to hear a peep out of the other schools. I recently updated my file with grades from the classes I completed in the fall. Does anybody have any suggestions on what to do for the time being? I feel like all I can do is sit here with my thumb up my arse.

Thanks,
Dunk

 

[EReze]

I feel ya. I got interviews at my 2 first choice schools, by the grace of God, but I have been waitlisted at both of them. Just look at the bright side (and this might sound annoying) but WE STILL HAVE A CHANCE! No Rejection = It ain't over!

Work on things to make your app better. ie: shadow or volunteer with a DO, retake the MCAT (my choice), take some medical related classes (like an EMT or Medical Asst. course) or just relax and go somewhere you've never been for a vacation.

And if it ends up being a while before you hear anything, don't start playing the world's smallest violin. (I felt like doing that but then i said, what the hell, there is always next year.)

 

[Colombianita]

This is my first post. First, I want to thank everyone because believe it or not you have all helped me in some way or another. You have given me encouragement when I needed it and hope when I felt like I had lost it. I think we all understand each other because we are trying to reach the same dream.
I have applied to only 2 schools and have already intervied at one and have the next interview in 1.5wks(It was sooner, but I had to change it b/c I got the flu(Lovely!) . The first one---my #1 Choice(close to family and city I grew up in)--put me on the alternate list. I understand where your frustration is coming from and the only thing I can say is that we have to hang in there. If you think you can improve by doing extra activities---great, go for it. I think it will show them how important this is to yout! I cannot do that b/c It is hard enough to shadow a D.O 2x's a wk when you have a full time job with crazy amounts of responsability, plus I am already volunteer and so I really don't know how much more I can add to my application. My grades are set, so is that "wonderful" MCAT... But if you find something it does not hurt to try. Things happen for a reason, right? Everything will fall into place. For now this is what keeps me going. Even though it would be amazing to know RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!! Good luck! I hope things turn out well for you. 🙂

 

[turkdlit]

I totally feel all of you. I'm waitlisted at 2 schools, but recently got an interview at a third school, so my hopes and enthusiasm is completely renewed 😀 I've been taking some post-bac courses, got EMT certified, and had a second DO write me a letter of rec. I sent in all these materials, along with letters of intent, to some schools and lo and behold I got this interview. Hopefully more will follow...

So don't sit on your ass boyee! Do all you can, get another rec if possible, and let those schools you're really interested in know that well...you're really interested. And some of you guys seem to be on the same boat I am i.e. 0 rejections Sometimes no news is good news, you know? Keep the faith homies...

 

[monalisa]

I've been waitlisted too. Can someone help me getting started with the letter of intent? I'm not sure about the format and the content of the letter. Thanks!