Withdrawing from schools

[archimedesxx]

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I don't know if this has been asked already. I want to withdraw from a couple of schools that have given me interview invites and others that have not. How do I go about it? Email? Call? I don't know about emails because I know a lot of schools don't even read them. Please let me know

 

[armybound]

Either one should work. If you put something like "withdrawing my application" in the title, it will probably catch their attention.

A call works, too. Some schools have online systems where you can withdraw your application.

 

[pharaoh88]

I don't know if this has been asked already. I want to withdraw from a couple of schools that have given me interview invites and others that have not. How do I go about it? Email? Call? I don't know about emails because I know a lot of schools don't even read them. Please let me know

Email the admissions office and they should respond with a confirmation. I withdrew from about three schools last week and they all responded to my email within one day. I think they typically pay attention to an email with "Application Withdrawal" in the subject line. I suppose you could call as well but I personally would have found that more awkward.

 

[rockaction]

Email is the way to go unless there is a "Withdraw" option on the online status app. Keep it short and simple. No need to give a reason. I withdrew from one school last week and they took care of it fast.

 

[BBender716]

I did it 20 minutes ago via email and they responded within 10 minutes. Talk about taking the "Application Withdrawal" subject line seriously.

Just thank them for their time and the opportunity and ask that your application be removed from consideration. Also, if they say "call" in their app materials (I know one school did for me), then that's the only time I'd call...

 

[n618ft]

Good call on withdrawing... That's what I'm doing right now. It's a waste of time and resources on the school part if you've already been accepted at your top choice but you're still playing cat and mouse with the others.

 

[J ROD]

I would email them like everyone else has said.

I applaud those of you who withdrew and did not rack up alot of acceptances for the sake of doing it. It helps those out that are on the border and want to get in by not taking spots. 🙂

 

[BBender716]

It feels weird to withdraw. I just did to 3 places that I had interviews at and it's weird because it's so definite. I dunno. Hope it helps some!

 

[w8ting2exhale]

It feels weird to withdraw. I just did to 3 places that I had interviews at and it's weird because it's so definite. I dunno. Hope it helps some!

yea, it def feels weird. Sad in a way.

 

[BBender716]

yea, it def feels weird. Sad in a way.

glad I'm not alone, 🙂

 

[dingyibvs]

The withdraw letter should read something like this:

[Your Name] has chosen his/her schools for the 2009 entering class. I wish to express my appreciation for your interest in me and your willingness to be invite/consider me for an interview. I regret that I was unable to give you additional consideration and feel that you should not interpret this as any indication of your suitability for a candidate like me. It is more a reflection of the number of offers I have received this year.

If you have acceptances from other capable candidates, I wish you the very best of luck and hope you will think of me when you consider your graduate medical education candidate choices. If I can be of any assistance in your future planning, do not hesitate to contact me. However, due to the number of schools who wish to enroll me, I will not be give you a review of your school.

Sincerely yours,


[Your Name], future MD

 

[BBender716]

hahahaha I totally wish.

 

[rockaction]

glad I'm not alone, 🙂

Absolutely feel the same way...