ShadowStar Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Figured someone would make this (or would want this made), so decided to take the initiative since we waitlisters have some more waiting to do and I figured we could use all the encouragement possible! This can be a thread where people talk about their worries, plans for the upcoming cycle, and perhaps if people are giving up their acceptance / waitlist spots (so other waitlisters can continue feeling hopeful)! Congrats to everyone who has been offered admission, and hopefully many of us on the waitlist can get those acceptance emails soon! EDIT: By the way, yons36 made a pretty handy survey since we're probably obsessing over stats to figure out if we have a good chance to get off the waitlist. http://forums.premed101.com/index.php?/topic/84534-acceptedwaitlisted-survey/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanadee Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Thanks for making this ShadowStar. Is there a "High/Good/Low Wait List" status this year or is it just one giant "Wait List"? Is there really no way to find out how much of a chance we have? "Although you were not ranked to receive an offer at this time, it was recommended that your name be placed on our Wait List. Any offer that is not accepted will be filled by an individual from the Wait List. You should be advised that our policy does not permit us to release any information concerning the rank order or any other information regarding the Wait List. Therefore we ask that you refrain from contacting the office with any inquiries related to your ranking on the list." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recoil Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Thanks for making this ShadowStar. Is there a "High/Good/Low Wait List" status this year or is it just one giant "Wait List"? Is there really no way to find out how much of a chance we have? "Although you were not ranked to receive an offer at this time, it was recommended that your name be placed on our Wait List. Any offer that is not accepted will be filled by an individual from the Wait List. You should be advised that our policy does not permit us to release any information concerning the rank order or any other information regarding the Wait List. Therefore we ask that you refrain from contacting the office with any inquiries related to your ranking on the list." There are 3 tiers. Yours would be the normal tier. (vs high and low) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snacks Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 As I understand it, it goes as as follows: High "In recent years, applicants in your position on the Wait List have received an offer of admission." Normal "Although you were not ranked to receive an offer at this time, it was recommended that your name be placed on our Wait List. Any offer that is not accepted will be filled by an individual from the Wait List." Low "Although you were not ranked to receive an offer at this time, it was recommended that your name be placed on our Wait List. In recent years, applicants in your position on the Wait List have not received an offer of admission. While there are no certainties, we wanted to communicate this information to you in an attempt to allow you to be as informed as possible in making decisions about your future." Good luck! Hope I see you guys in September Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor111 Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 I know that no one likely knows these answers, but I thought I would ask anyway.... Any idea the size of the three waitlists? How far through the 'normal' waitlist is typical? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanadee Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 At least 4 people from the "normal" wait list got in last year it seems based on this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 At least 4 people from the "normal" wait list got in last year it seems based on this forum. yeah we aren't sure except that normally it does go into the normal waitlist. The flip side of this as I mentioned is the high waitlist clears regularly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowStar Posted May 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Anyone know when waitlist movement will begin? My email said to respond by May 26th to remain on waitlist. Would it be safe to assume that by the Friday of that week (29th) the calls will start up? Also do we get confirmation emails when we ask to remain on waitlist? I'm very paranoid right now that admissions didn't receive my email even though I know I shouldn't be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Anyone know when waitlist movement will begin? My email said to respond by May 26th to remain on waitlist. Would it be safe to assume that by the Friday of that week (29th) the calls will start up? Also do we get confirmation emails when we ask to remain on waitlist? I'm very paranoid right now that admissions didn't receive my email even though I know I shouldn't be usually starts up very shortly after the cut off for offers. Schools want to get the people they can quickly as there is a bit of an arms race. be a bit paranoid - that is a good thing check with the office if you are worried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanadee Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 ShadowStar I feel the same way! I'm worried what if they didn't receive my reply confirming I want to stay on the waitlist or what if they accidentally enter me as not on the waitlist due to the influx of so many email replies. Wish we could check or have some confirmation that they will be keeping us on the waitlist. I thought all my Schulich emails were going to my inbox but oddly today's Wait List email went to my Spam folder (now moved to inbox of course) but now I'm even wondering if there were other emails I missed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanadee Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Thanks rmorelan! I'm really hoping they accept some normal waitlist people this year too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowStar Posted May 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 I'm sure they will Kanadee. Plus I'm certain several people on normal waitlist will have themselves removed for other schools Rooting for you (and me )! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor111 Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 And me! Looks like some people from the normal waitlist were accepted to Windsor last year. There is hope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 And me! Looks like some people from the normal waitlist were accepted to Windsor last year. There is hope! yup happens every year Otherwise the high waitlist wouldn't even clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abonnen Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Windsor is my top choice so I'm really hoping to get accepted there from the normal waitlist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 When on the waitlist do they e-mail, phone? or both? and, how long do you have to accept? Just wondering as I will be travelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 When on the waitlist do they e-mail, phone? or both? well they are pretty aggressive about getting a hold of you. They will call to start. Keeps the line moving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanadee Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 So to clarify - do they start contacting people from the waitlist only after May 26th even though some spots might open up before May 26th? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowStar Posted May 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 For Schulich, I believe so - probably a few days later even. Other schools may contact applicants earlier which could maybe help with improving waitlist movement at Schulich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 For Schulich, I believe so - probably a few days later even. Other schools may contact applicants earlier which could maybe help with improving waitlist movement at Schulich I mean every year potentially is different - but Western usually leaves it right to the end, and then starts it up. they don't do a play by play where some drops off the list and immediately they are seeking their replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowStar Posted May 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 I'm half-grateful for that. At least we have a more concrete date to look forward to, and I think it might improve the amount of waitlist movement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 I'm half-grateful for that. At least we have a more concrete date to look forward to, and I think it might improve the amount of waitlist movement mathematically it could only help you - as someone may be on the waitlist ahead of you but potentially on the waitlist at two schools. You want that person accepted at another school to clear your way. It is the way they are going to be removed from the waitlist that doesn't hurt your chances. Root for other schools to start immediately on their waitlist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commanderadama Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 The admissions office is now sending confirmations emails saying they got your contact info for the waitlist! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 The admissions office is now sending confirmations emails saying they got your contact info for the waitlist! ahh excellent Amazing how active they are - particular since convocation is also coming up this week. I cannot begin to describe how hard they work at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsbuildasnowman Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 ahh excellent Amazing how active they are - particular since convocation is also coming up this week. I cannot begin to describe how hard they work at this time. rmorelan, I was placed on the high wait list for this cycle and I saw in the 2013 waitlist thread that the entire high waitlist was cleared completely. I wanted to ask if there was ever a year where a seat wasn't offered to all of the people on the high wait list? EDIT: Yes, I did indeed create an account for my being waitlisted the first time that I'm applying to medical school Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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