Wayne State Waitlist

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I got in today. 😀

Congratulations! I'm also curious about when you interviewed, if you don't mind me asking.

 

[thes_hunter]

I have no clue. You have to call about that.

I havent started on my new AMCAS for this cycle. Should I start it up or wait till end of July?

I feel that this whole process is just one big lottery. I think someone earlier mentioned that as well. I have absolutely no faith in the integrity of this process whatsoever.

Congrats on the integrity of the process working for you.

 

[PriorityMed]

Cummulative GPA: 3.86
Science GPA: 3.93
MCAT (cummulative of 2): 31R
BSc Chemistry w/ Honors
Submitted apps late Oct. (Aug MCAT)
Interviewed in Early March.

I don't know how you didn't get in right away... Who is Wayne State accepting outright? I guess I'm just clueless as to what they are looking for and who they accept.

 

[.edu-MD]

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[Jon Davis]

There's really no need to be clueless. Realize that numbers only tell a small part of the story. I'm not sure if Wayne treats multiple MCATs in a cumulative manner, as was listed.
Also, I believe JD is OOS (Canadian), judging by the degree. That, plus a late app and interview is a large disadvantage in my opinion. Consider that between the MedStart kids, early decision, and Oct-Nov interviews/acceptances, I wouldn't be surprised if 75-100 spots had already been offered before JD even received the secondary!
So, kudos to JD for beating the odds!

Pretty much spot on. In addition, I think luck had something to do with it since my acceptance depended on people declining, the applicant pool quality amongst the waitlisted, and other external factors.

I would say for those still waiting, there is still hope. Call to see if there is movement. For those who know there isn't much of a chance for this year, review your app with someone you trust to guide you. It wouldnt hurt to ask the med school in your own state if you are an OOS app for wayne. I stress that it is very important to get feedback from qualified people who know the process well so that you dont waste your time following fruitless paths. Also, set up a contingency plan to have an interview with Dr. Norman. You can set one up for after the 1st of Aug. (I talked about this before.)

Best of luck to all of you.

 

[elhalish]

Anyone else get off the waitlist lately?

 

[MissCutie]

Anyone else get off the waitlist lately?

Not me. I'm feeling a little hopeless. 🙁

 

[HamburgerHelper]

Not me. I'm feeling a little hopeless. 🙁

I've heard nothing and I've also lost any hope. I am assuming I won't get in. So, I'm getting ready to apply again in the next week or so. 🙁

 

[georgeomally]

I've heard nothing and I've also lost any hope. I am assuming I won't get in. So, I'm getting ready to apply again in the next week or so. 🙁

me too...planning on submitting next week

 

[NERDY]

Hey Everyone. I hope you are having a good summer. I am looking for a female student/resident to share my apartment (Belcrest Apartments on Cass Ave). Apartment is within walking distance to the WSU recreation center, DPL, DIA, Starbucks, WSU libraries, and WSU-SOM/DMC. In addition, apartment is near WSU shuttle stops for easy access to campus and bus stops. Please PM me for details. Thank you! Good luck!

 

[MissCutie]

Anyone have any news on the waitlist?
Anyone get in yet?

just thought id post here that a friend got in off the waitlist july 8th. kind of a delayed post, i know, but it's news. good luck everyone. im still keeping my fingers crossed, i guess, but things are looking pretty doubtful.

 

[HamburgerHelper]

just thought id post here that a friend got in off the waitlist july 8th. kind of a delayed post, i know, but it's news. good luck everyone. im still keeping my fingers crossed, i guess, but things are looking pretty doubtful.

Thanks for the update. That's great! However, I doubt anything is going to happen now. Hence, I've already submitted my app for this cycle...

 

[MissCutie]

Anyone have any news on the waitlist?
Anyone get in yet?

I just called Wayne State to get a sense of waitlist movement. Basically, they said that movement has been very slow over the summer, which we knew already. I also told them of my plans to matriculate into an M.A. in Medical Science program and asked if they thought I should finalize my plans. The woman (Dawn Street, I think) asked for my name, looked me up, and said it was safe to say that I would not gain admission this year. Kind of expected to see this happen, but I figured I'd let you guys know, just in case you're debating whether or not you should call. She might give you some insight about where you stand. Good luck! 🙂

 

[SailCrazy]

Hey Everyone. I hope you are having a good summer. I am looking for a female student/resident to share my apartment (Belcrest Apartments on Cass Ave). Apartment is within walking distance to the WSU recreation center, DPL, DIA, Starbucks, WSU libraries, and WSU-SOM/DMC. In addition, apartment is near WSU shuttle stops for easy access to campus and bus stops. Please PM me for details. Thank you! Good luck!

You are a wicked, wicked person for posting this in a waitlist thread! 😛

I was just going to point you toward your class thread, but I just checked it out and see that you've already posted there...

In that case I rescind my joking tone. Maybe you really are a bad, bad person. 🙁

 

[MissCutie]

You are a wicked, wicked person for posting this in a waitlist thread! 😛

I was just going to point you toward your class thread, but I just checked it out and see that you've already posted there...

In that case I rescind my joking tone. Maybe you really are a bad, bad person. 🙁

Kind of how I felt. Way to rub it in 🙁
Oh well, I hope nerdy finds someone to live with anyway.

 

[HamburgerHelper]

I just called Wayne State to get a sense of waitlist movement. Basically, they said that movement has been very slow over the summer, which we knew already. I also told them of my plans to matriculate into an M.A. in Medical Science program and asked if they thought I should finalize my plans. The woman (Dawn Street, I think) asked for my name, looked me up, and said it was safe to say that I would not gain admission this year. Kind of expected to see this happen, but I figured I'd let you guys know, just in case you're debating whether or not you should call. She might give you some insight about where you stand. Good luck! 🙂

That sucks. However, at least she was direct, which is not what Wayne State has been this past cycle. I'm going to call and see what happens...

 

[NERDY]

Hi. I am not trying to be mean. I am just looking for a roommate, so if anyone got off the wait list (or is already a WSU student) and wants a place to live, let me know. good luck to everyone!

 

[SailCrazy]

Hi. I am not trying to be mean. I am just looking for a roommate, so if anyone got off the wait list (or is already a WSU student) and wants a place to live, let me know. good luck to everyone!

I suppose we didn't really mean to say that you were mean, more that you were rather insensitive... 😀

Just kidding (mostly 😛 ) Good luck finding a roommate, and have a great time at Wayne. Hopefully many of the folks here will be looking for a last minute roommate as well!

 

[MissCutie]

That sucks. However, at least she was direct, which is not what Wayne State has been this past cycle. I'm going to call and see what happens...

While all hope was dashed, I really dont want to be optimistic for no reason. I'd rather just know, and I definitely appreciated her honest answer. I hope you have better luck. She did mention that they really would only take 1 or 2 people max now, since they are starting in two weeks. We probably could have guessed that on our own though. Bah.

 

[thes_hunter]

While all hope was dashed, I really dont want to be optimistic for no reason. I'd rather just know, and I definitely appreciated her honest answer. I hope you have better luck. She did mention that they really would only take 1 or 2 people max now, since they are starting in two weeks. We probably could have guessed that on our own though. Bah.

I'm sorry. *snugs* *hugs* 😍


Now, you are making me want to call to get some final closure. Though it kinda is like pandora's box.

 

[MissCutie]

I'm sorry. *snugs* *hugs* 😍


Now, you are making me want to call to get some final closure. Though it kinda is like pandora's box.

Aw, thank you. I'm a little sad, but also a little bit relieved. I at least know something now. Calling is a bit scary, I agree, but I definitely dont regret it. Whatever makes you feel best though. Good luck!

 

[etf]

yeah i'm not gonna call. i knew they were going to reject me when they scheduled my interview for april (too late). oh well, at least i got to see dearborn/detroit.

 

[elhalish]

Any rejections sent out yet, any more acceptances?

 

[HamburgerHelper]

Any rejections sent out yet, any more acceptances?

I haven't received a rejection yet, but this is basically the last week. I've heard nothing from them so I'm assuming I'll get it sometime next week.

Blah, I had so much hope with Wayne in the beginning...

 

[MissCutie]

I haven't received a rejection yet, but this is basically the last week. I've heard nothing from them so I'm assuming I'll get it sometime next week.

Blah, I had so much hope with Wayne in the beginning...

Me too. I dont think our hope was unfounded though. In past years, Wayne State has taken many more people off the waitlist. We just got the bad year. 🙁

 

[bet22]

I haven't received a rejection yet, but this is basically the last week. I've heard nothing from them so I'm assuming I'll get it sometime next week.

Blah, I had so much hope with Wayne in the beginning...

Sadly, when I was waitlisted a few years ago at Wayne I didnt even receive the rejection letter until after classes had started. I felt like writing them a letter back that said "No ****"

Although if it helps at all I know someone who got off the waitlist one day before classes began! Good luck..

 

[PistonsMD]

I just withdrew from Wayne State so one more spot is open...I am out-of-state though...

 

[georgeomally]

Sadly, when I was waitlisted a few years ago at Wayne I didnt even receive the rejection letter until after classes had started. I felt like writing them a letter back that said "No ****"

Although if it helps at all I know someone who got off the waitlist one day before classes began! Good luck..

Well I guess the wait is finally over...got my rejection letter dated 8/1. Just wondering if any of you have gotten any feedback from the Dean or anyone else about reapplying and where the weaknesses in your applications were. I have a meeting with him at the end of August, but just curious as to what they are looking for.

 

[etf]

hey, who do you speak with to schedule that interview with the dean - i mean it gave a phone number on the rejection letter, but whose number is that? and what do you say - just "i'd like to talk to the dean about how to improve my app?"

 

[oldjeeps]

hey, who do you speak with to schedule that interview with the dean - i mean it gave a phone number on the rejection letter, but whose number is that? and what do you say - just "i'd like to talk to the dean about how to improve my app?"

It's the admissions office that you want to talk to about setting up the appointment.
And it's the dean of admissions that you want to speak with.
And yes, that's basically what you say to the person that answers the phone for the admissions office.