Waitlist Support Group 2017-2018

[gyngyn]

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Hi Professor,

Any movement at Northwestern in the past few days?

Thanks!

Not from where I can see.
On the other hand, there was a boatload from UCSD.
There were also new acceptances from Columbia and CUSM.

 

[acceptmeplease.com]

Not from where I can see.
On the other hand, there was a boatload from UCSD.
There were also new acceptances from Columbia and CUSM.

Any movement at WVU or Pitt that you have seen?

 

[gyngyn]

Any movement at WVU or Pitt that you have seen?

Not that I recall. But remember, I can't see everything.

 

[acceptmeplease.com]

Not that I recall. But remember, I can't see everything.

Appreciate it!

 

[MedicineN'Jazz]

I called the school I sent a letter of intent to 3 weeks ago and the adcom woman who I’ve spoken to before (she’s a gem) whispered to me to send another LOI. Do you think that’s a bit much? I don’t want to be annoying. I didn’t tell her my name

If she told you to send another LOI, she probably said that for a reason. A very, very good reason especially considering that she’s an adcom for that specific school. If I were you, I’d be crafting another superb LOI

 

[msam50]

Not that I recall. But remember, I can't see everything.

Hi Professor,

Any movement at WSUSOM?

 

[mojo~jojo]

Not from where I can see.
On the other hand, there was a boatload from UCSD.
There were also new acceptances from Columbia and CUSM.

Hi gyngyn, would you be able to tell us how many waitlist acceptances you saw at UCSD, and was this just from today?

 

[gyngyn]

Hi Professor,

Any movement at WSUSOM?

I always report what I see. I can only see where folks we considered were accepted, though.

 

[gyngyn]

Hi gyngyn, would you be able to tell us how many waitlist acceptances you saw at UCSD, and was this just from today?

There were multiple new acceptances since yesterday at UCSD.

 

[RadiologicalResearcher]

There were multiple new acceptances since yesterday at UCSD.

Hi Prof,

Have you seen any additional movement at FAU CESCOM today?

Thanks

 

[rawrrd]

Not from where I can see.
On the other hand, there was a boatload from UCSD.
There were also new acceptances from Columbia and CUSM.

Hi Professor,

IS CUSOM the University of Colorado School of Medicine?

 

[gyngyn]

Hi Professor,

IS CUSOM the University of Colorado School of Medicine?

No, it's the school that just opened in CA.
California University of Science and Medicine, I believe.
Technically, this is not waitlist movement since they just started interviewing a few weeks ago...

 

[gyngyn]

Hi Prof,

Have you seen any additional movement at FAU CESCOM today?

Thanks

I always print what I see!

 

[Rei02sDinnerParty]

accepted MD today. Everything I did to try to compensate for my academic flaws, miserable exhausting years of research and post bac and volunteering, my self worth wrapped up in a blanket of insecurity because of a **** GPA... it all became worth it in the blink of an eye.

i don't think i can offer anything motivational or wise to those still waiting. in fact, i resented posts like this, i wanted those people to go away and be happy in the med students forum. perhaps the only thing of value I can offer you is that if someone saw something in my application, with its mountain of flaws that stare you right in the face, there's a good chance they might see something in yours.

 

[hotpinkparty]

accepted MD today. Everything I did to try to compensate for my academic flaws, miserable exhausting years of research and post bac and volunteering, my self worth wrapped up in a blanket of insecurity because of a **** GPA... it all became worth it in the blink of an eye.

i don't think i can offer anything motivational or wise to those still waiting. in fact, i resented posts like this, i wanted those people to go away and be happy in the med students forum. perhaps the only thing of value I can offer you is that if someone saw something in my application, with its mountain of flaws that stare you right in the face, there's a good chance they might see something in yours.

Congratulations!!!!

 

[MareNostrummm]

accepted MD today. Everything I did to try to compensate for my academic flaws, miserable exhausting years of research and post bac and volunteering, my self worth wrapped up in a blanket of insecurity because of a **** GPA... it all became worth it in the blink of an eye.

i don't think i can offer anything motivational or wise to those still waiting. in fact, i resented posts like this, i wanted those people to go away and be happy in the med students forum. perhaps the only thing of value I can offer you is that if someone saw something in my application, with its mountain of flaws that stare you right in the face, there's a good chance they might see something in yours.

Thanks for being real.

 

[Ashlee24]

I think this thread from last cycle was very inspirational (I’m not sure if someone posted this already). It has some people who got in when a lot of people would have told them to give up. Check it out if you’re feeling blue and need some motivation to keep hope alive! Official, Pre-Allo NOT ACCEPTED YET 2017 applicant thread

 

[deleted787552]

I think this thread from last cycle was very inspirational (I’m not sure if someone posted this already). It has some people who got in when a lot of people would have told them to give up. Check it out if you’re feeling blue and need some motivation to keep hope alive! Official, Pre-Allo NOT ACCEPTED YET 2017 applicant thread

Maybe we should make one too for this cycle

 

[RadiologicalResearcher]

I'm losing sleep and constantly anxious/stressed but at least I have deez 3-hour-coping-workout GAINZ

 

[footballa]

accepted MD today. Everything I did to try to compensate for my academic flaws, miserable exhausting years of research and post bac and volunteering, my self worth wrapped up in a blanket of insecurity because of a **** GPA... it all became worth it in the blink of an eye.

i don't think i can offer anything motivational or wise to those still waiting. in fact, i resented posts like this, i wanted those people to go away and be happy in the med students forum. perhaps the only thing of value I can offer you is that if someone saw something in my application, with its mountain of flaws that stare you right in the face, there's a good chance they might see something in yours.

This guy/gal is as real as it gets. Go gettem, you bloody legend.

 

[mountainbobs]

@gyngyn Do you see a difference in waitlist movement this year? Are schools really moving slower or is this just wishful thinking?

 

[deleted787552]

I'm losing sleep and constantly anxious/stressed but at least I have deez 3-hour-coping-workout GAINZ

Lol same. If nothing else, being on a bunch of WL has got me stuck on a nice routine: get to work, check sdn, do something so my PI doesn’t fire me, check sdn, go home, workout, check sdn. Rinse and repeat

 

[gyngyn]

@gyngyn Do you see a difference in waitlist movement this year? Are schools really moving slower or is this just wishful thinking?

Since modern software has made data management an achievable goal, I have seen much less waitlist variability than in years past.
For example, very few CA schools use homegrown software to manage data.
When schools are more confident in managing their acceptance list, there is less waitlist movement.

 

[cherrytaffyz]

I have seen much less waitlist variability than in years past.

so that's not just our delusions...

 

[gyngyn]

so that's not just our delusions...

For those who like waitlist movement, they need only wait until next year, it will be mayhem.

 

[boogiecousins94]

For those who like waitlist movement, they need only wait until next year, it will be mayhem.

Cue the State Farm Mayhem dude

 

[Pylorii]

Why Mayhem next year? Thank you.

AAMC informed schools at a meeting a few weeks ago that the admissions process is changing regarding traffic rules/acceptance reports (details have been posted earlier in thread). It is effective this coming cycle and appears there was little warning.

 

[cassyfrog]

AAMC informed schools at a meeting a few weeks ago that the admissions process is changing regarding traffic rules/acceptance reports (details have been posted earlier in thread). It is effective this coming cycle and appears there was little warning.

what is changing?

 

[chaim123]

what is changing?

No more multiple acceptance report, so its hard for schools to judge yield.

Schools can now offer spots off the waitlist to students who have ALREADY MATRICULATED at another school. So i.e. if I was to matriculate at Case Western, which starts in July, but then Harvard said they wanted me to join their class starting August 1, I could leave Case with an empty space that they are unable to fill since classes have already started. This has not been allowed previously.

 

[BurntFlower]

No more multiple acceptance report, so its hard for schools to judge yield.

Schools can now offer spots off the waitlist to students who have ALREADY MATRICULATED at another school. So i.e. if I was to matriculate at Case Western, which starts in July, but then Harvard said they wanted me to join their class starting August 1, I could leave Case with an empty space that they are unable to fill since classes have already started. This has not been allowed previously.

Why are they changing that?

 

[mafiacat8]

I always print what I see!

Hello Prof,

Have you seen any movement at LSU (both)?

Thanks

 

[deleted787552]

Why are they changing that?

For the report, it could be because some schools will/won't accept students who already have another acceptance elsewhere. The other part has something to do with poaching but I'm sure @gyngyn can explain it better

 

[Accepted_TheMovie]

Hello Prof,

Have you seen any movement at LSU (both)?

Thanks

Lol cmon, you just replied to a post that says "I always report what I see" and asked if something was seen that wasn't reported. Definitely not the only one to do this of course, but just saying, poor @gyngyn can't get a break

 

[DocAdams]

Lol cmon, you just replied to a post that says "I always report what I see" and asked if something was seen that wasn't reported. Definitely not the only one to do this of course, but just saying, poor gyngyn can't get a break

Hey, people are anxious. Give them a break. Gyngyn understands this and always responds politely. I have a sneaking suspicion empathy might be an important trait in medicine.

 

[daisydukes99]

Hey, people are anxious. Give them a break. Gyngyn understands this and always responds politely. I have a sneaking suspicion empathy might be an important trait in medicine.

@gyngyn and @Goro are basically saints patiently answering the same questions over and over!!!

 

[Accepted_TheMovie]

Hey, people are anxious. Give them a break. Gyngyn understands this and always responds politely. I have a sneaking suspicion empathy might be an important trait in medicine.

My comment was suppose to be lighthearted, and I know gyngyn responds politely, definitely super helpful. Just trying to make things easier for gyngyn. No need to take sassy shots at my ability to practice medicine. Chillll

 

[Branthebuilder33]

accepted MD today. Everything I did to try to compensate for my academic flaws, miserable exhausting years of research and post bac and volunteering, my self worth wrapped up in a blanket of insecurity because of a **** GPA... it all became worth it in the blink of an eye.

i don't think i can offer anything motivational or wise to those still waiting. in fact, i resented posts like this, i wanted those people to go away and be happy in the med students forum. perhaps the only thing of value I can offer you is that if someone saw something in my application, with its mountain of flaws that stare you right in the face, there's a good chance they might see something in yours.

Told ya! Congrats!

 

[gyngyn]

The only thing I have to report today is movement at Hopkins.

As AMCAS does not update over the holiday, this will be the last report until Tuesday.
There is satisfaction to be found (somewhere!) in every day, even the difficult ones. You can find it.

 

[fldoctorgirl]

accepted MD today

congratulations!!!!!!!

 

[dr.dareyou]

The only thing I have to report today is movement at Hopkins.

As AMCAS does not update over the holiday, this will be the last report until Tuesday.
Try to enjoy every day, even the difficult ones. I do.

The most BEAUTIFUL thing about movement at hot-shot schools is that this is amazing for the rest of us

 

[DocAdams]

My comment was suppose to be lighthearted, and I know gyngyn responds politely, definitely super helpful. Just trying to make things easier for gyngyn. No need to take sassy shots at my ability to practice medicine. Chillll

Apologies. I misread your intentions.

 

[GalacticDoc]

Well waitlist humans. I’m officially out. Emailed the school and the odds are looking rough. I’m proceeding confidently with my acceptance and not looking back. I wish you all the absolute best! What is meant to be, will be.

 

[Branthebuilder33]

Well waitlist humans. I’m officially out. Emailed the school and the odds are looking rough. I’m proceeding confidently with my acceptance and not looking back. I wish you all the absolute best! What is meant to be, will be.

Same. I emailed the deans at my WL school and asked them to please consider me one last time at the next meeting so I move across the country in peace lol

 

[eggsbenny]

And in a few hours comes the long three day weekend where I have no excuse but to work on AMCAS 2019 instead of checking this website every 10 minutes.

 

[pewpew95]

Maybe we should make one too for this cycle

There actually is one, but nobody’s posted in it in a while

Official, Pre-Allo NOT ACCEPTED YET 2018 applicant thread

 

[deleted787552]

There actually is one, but nobody’s posted in it in a while

Official, Pre-Allo NOT ACCEPTED YET 2018 applicant thread

Not surprisingly most of the people posting on there are active members on here too

 

[Ashlee24]

I wonder if Tuesday we will see a lot of movement since there will be no reporting or anything over the holiday weekend...hmm

 

[JungleeBilli]

This is jeopardy.

I wonder if Tuesday we will see a lot of movement since there will be no reporting or anything over the holiday weekend...hmm

What is 'wishful thinking'? lol

 

[chaim123]

I wonder if Tuesday we will see a lot of movement since there will be no reporting or anything over the holiday weekend...hmm

No reporting over the long weekend = adcoms aren't working over the long weekend = no committee meetings = no decisions

 

[gyngyn]

I wonder if Tuesday we will see a lot of movement since there will be no reporting or anything over the holiday weekend...hmm

It seems unlikely.
On Tuesday, administrators will see any changes that occurred on Friday. Friday was a short day at many places, so I would guess that Wednesday would be the first day with any significant movement.