Some are exact rank, some are tier. I’m glad for the ranked ones honestly — if I’ve been waiting since October about where I am on a WL I am glad to know in March where I am instead of in May or June when you just have to give up.
For what it's worth, being on an unranked list means LOIs/updates and the sort are actually impactful from what I keep getting told
This is true, but since waitlists which are ranked have the ranking done so at the end of all interviews, they're also meaningful there. Unranked WL is better for updates if your updates are about events after March or April I suppose, since a ranked WL would not accept it or care much at that point.
I think it depends but in most cases, I don't think it matters, at least at all the schools I've talked to. Most schools that have a ranked list either don't accept LOIs/updates or don't really consider them since usually the committee ceases to meet after rankings are decided. Thus rankings rarely change. I'm sure there are cases where this doesn't apply. I know at some schools the dean has final say in who's admitted
My point was that if they accept updates, and you send them before the ranking is done, it could have an impact.
Ok I see what you mean now. Ya most schools are like that then. I think there's only a handful of schools with ranked WLs that factor in updates/LOIs after being placed on the list
NJ. Why?
Thank you for the support! I actually received two more interviews in 2 days at the new schools so I'm hoping those work out
I have an acceptance so not another 100% WL-er but I don't think I would retake a 508. It is very lucrative to do EDP at your school, but I feel like retaking is kind of a risk.. I guess it depends how much time you have to study again for the MCAT and how you have improved your application already during this cycle. For instance, if you had weaker ECs before like 10 shadowing hours when you applied and now have 80, and had 50 volunteer hours in hospice and now have 300, I think that would make the difference to get you in next year and save you study time and $300 on the exam. You're in a really unique situation and should consider starting your own thread for recommendations.
You’re likely to get off one of them, but I wouldn’t even think about retaking it unless you could get a 512+. I just can’t imagine it making a big enough difference otherwise
I hope so . It'll probably get worse before it gets better since we'll all have to intensify our neurotic portal checking even more
Me too man. I feel like most of us here are ready to call it quits around June
Most movement seems to happen from April 23ish - June 1. The first few days after the 30th will see a lot and around may 15, we'll see a lot to but it also depends on the school
iirc students who get a waitlist offer on traffic day have 2 weeks to decide, so that is probably the significance (my timeline might be off though)
I think it’s just 5 days, also not sure. But for the school to contact another person or for the WL-acceptee’s other(pre4/30) acceptance to fill the spot they’re leaving takes a few days I am guessing too.
As someone else mentioned, one reason is that it takes a while to go through the list, especially in a non ranked list. Some schools also allow for extensions past traffic day (usually 2 weeks) so for some people, 'traffic day' is around mid may .
Solid +1 right there. It’s the not knowing and thinking you’re not good enough that’s killing everyone you poured your heart and soul into that app of yours and it’s hard not to think that they fundamentally don’t like you and reject the person you are I get that and I experience it some times BUT I recommend going outside. Go camping. Go to the gym. Get off of SDN because it only feeds the neuroticism. I’m hoping we all hear good news. we need to have patience and hold off our gratification until any news comes. Good luck everyone!
That was my plan - to stay active and clear my mind for the next few months - until I tore my Achilles’ tendon last week. Now I’m stuck indoors with the option of checking SDN every hour. So if anyone has any recommendations on shows or movies to watch, feel free to reply or PM me. I have access to Netflix, Hulu, HBO Go, and Amazon Prime. Thanks in advance!
Are you setting up to reapply this cycle?
For Netflix:
) atm and have a silly question: What do I write in the subject line of the email? I feel like "Letter of interest" is a little too forward haha.Then withdraw your app1 MD II ----> 1 waitlist..... at a school that interviews 1000
I'd rather a rejection and some piece of mind rather than clinging on to this shred of hope
Ya, not sure how though. I'm trying to set a date for when I should officially begin focusing on reapplication but I'm too optimistic for my own good haha. I'm thinking June 1. Just trying to put it off as long as possible to avoid doing this all over again
Ha, perfect! I'll make sure to tune in! Currently have the NHL playoffs to look forward to every night!
godless is also a really good one, especially if you're trying to binge, i just finished mad men, and community is my go-to when i don't know what else to watch!
