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I went on an interview at my undergrad's med school in the end of January (the school only interviews through February). Although obviously not a perfect source, based on looking at previous years' SDN threads, I knew that this interview would most likely either result in a waitlist or rejection given the time in the cycle. I was surprised to even receive the interview due to an MCAT below the school's median (although my GPA is above it). I do feel that I match their mission pretty well and like I said, I will be graduating from the same university this May.
I ended up getting waitlisted. As I understand it, most waitlist movement does not occur till May. I want to write a LOI to the school; I would drop everything and attend if they accepted me, even if it was during orientation, but realistically I have been accepted to other schools that require me to move and need to start looking for housing, etc. elsewhere. Additionally, my SO is moving with me and is picking a grad school based on my location-- he likes both schools he was accepted to in both locations equally, so no issue there. However, obviously he also needs to start putting down deposits at schools.
Basically, this waitlist situation is kind of messy for me. I know I may get flack for "complaining" on SDN, but I'm a person who likes to have all of their ducks in a row, so to speak. I am not sure whether I just received the II as a courtesy since I am graduating from the same university, or if I actually stand a chance of coming off of the waitlist. I am happy with my other acceptances and would be happy to attend my top choice out of them, so this uncertainty kind of just threw a wrench in everything. The most stressful issue is the uncertainty that is now surrounding my SO-- basically, he is willing to put down deposits at both schools, but we don't know if that is allowed (sometimes schools make you sign a form saying you have dropped other acceptances when you pay the deposit).
I guess the point of this post was to vent a little bit, but also to ask for some advice:
1) Is it too soon to send a LOI? I was placed on the waitlist last Friday. I do have a lot to say about how I think I'm a good fit for the school, but I also included a lot of this in my secondary and don't want to sound repetitive.
2) Is it worth it/wise to mention the situation with my SO? Part of the school's mission is to educate doctors who will stay in the area, so I would use that to demonstrate our desire to stay here and start our careers here. On the other hand, I don't want this to come off in a negative way somehow.
I hope this post doesn't come off as entitled. I am shocked that I even received an II at this school, and even surprised that I ended up on the waitlist rather than just getting rejected; it's why I am sometimes suspicious I only got the II because of my ties to the school. I guess I am just looking for some words of advice as to how to handle the uncertainty of the waitlist, especially considering the impact it has on someone else in my situation.
I ended up getting waitlisted. As I understand it, most waitlist movement does not occur till May. I want to write a LOI to the school; I would drop everything and attend if they accepted me, even if it was during orientation, but realistically I have been accepted to other schools that require me to move and need to start looking for housing, etc. elsewhere. Additionally, my SO is moving with me and is picking a grad school based on my location-- he likes both schools he was accepted to in both locations equally, so no issue there. However, obviously he also needs to start putting down deposits at schools.
Basically, this waitlist situation is kind of messy for me. I know I may get flack for "complaining" on SDN, but I'm a person who likes to have all of their ducks in a row, so to speak. I am not sure whether I just received the II as a courtesy since I am graduating from the same university, or if I actually stand a chance of coming off of the waitlist. I am happy with my other acceptances and would be happy to attend my top choice out of them, so this uncertainty kind of just threw a wrench in everything. The most stressful issue is the uncertainty that is now surrounding my SO-- basically, he is willing to put down deposits at both schools, but we don't know if that is allowed (sometimes schools make you sign a form saying you have dropped other acceptances when you pay the deposit).
I guess the point of this post was to vent a little bit, but also to ask for some advice:
1) Is it too soon to send a LOI? I was placed on the waitlist last Friday. I do have a lot to say about how I think I'm a good fit for the school, but I also included a lot of this in my secondary and don't want to sound repetitive.
2) Is it worth it/wise to mention the situation with my SO? Part of the school's mission is to educate doctors who will stay in the area, so I would use that to demonstrate our desire to stay here and start our careers here. On the other hand, I don't want this to come off in a negative way somehow.
I hope this post doesn't come off as entitled. I am shocked that I even received an II at this school, and even surprised that I ended up on the waitlist rather than just getting rejected; it's why I am sometimes suspicious I only got the II because of my ties to the school. I guess I am just looking for some words of advice as to how to handle the uncertainty of the waitlist, especially considering the impact it has on someone else in my situation.