nrcplstake Posted May 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 17 minutes ago, MDWoman said: Historically the OP of the waitlist party has always gotten in, so keep us updated when you receive your acceptance nrcplstake!!!! Oh I definitely would!! That’s so sweet of you to say, definitely cheered me up from my moping :-)) fingerscrossed2020 and MDWoman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDLD Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 so do we predict any waitlist movement tomorrow or should i just turn my mind off for 2 weeks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggition Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 51 minutes ago, MDLD said: so do we predict any waitlist movement tomorrow or should i just turn my mind off for 2 weeks? We expect movement every workday from here till mid-June. Nonetheless, might be healthier to turn your mind off for 2 weeks anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Nystead Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 6 minutes ago, Maggition said: We expect movement every workday from here till mid-June. Nonetheless, might be healthier to turn your mind off for 2 weeks anyway! My buddy got in a week before O week so it aint over till its over ijustwantanmd and DonutLover 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ijustwantanmd Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 Stressed out and pretty sad, tbh I don't know if I should keep hoping or give up BluesClues, MDLD, MDrapper and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDLD Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 1 minute ago, ijustwantanmd said: Stressed out and pretty sad, tbh I don't know if I should keep hoping or give up hey I know the feeling, as I am currently feeling it to. You're not alone, feel free to PM if you need a friend to talk to, or rant to lol justamom and ijustwantanmd 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesClues Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 6 minutes ago, ijustwantanmd said: Stressed out and pretty sad, tbh I don't know if I should keep hoping or give up Same and I feel so confused with the polls. Trying not to think too much about anything, but also want to give myself some kind of hope Wish things were more transparent. Don't know what to think. I'm open to PMs as well if you ever want to rant ijustwantanmd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDWoman Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 I was really hoping that they would reveal approximate placement of interviewees on the waitlist. I guess the only think that may give me hope is seeing people post that they are getting offers off the waitlist. If anyone was to talk, please reach out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanuts29 Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, MDWoman said: I was really hoping that they would reveal approximate placement of interviewees on the waitlist. I guess the only think that may give me hope is seeing people post that they are getting offers off the waitlist. If anyone was to talk, please reach out 6 minutes ago, Messorem said: Same and I feel so confused with the polls. Trying not to think too much about anything, but also want to give myself some kind of hope Wish things were more transparent. Don't know what to think. I'm open to PMs as well if you ever want to rant 11 minutes ago, MDLD said: hey I know the feeling, as I am currently feeling it to. You're not alone, feel free to PM if you need a friend to talk to, or rant to lol 13 minutes ago, ijustwantanmd said: Stressed out and pretty sad, tbh I don't know if I should keep hoping or give up I will be rejecting McMaster and I think many others will too under the circumstances (PM for details) so don't lose out on hope, stay strong and good luck! nrcplstake, ijustwantanmd and MDWoman 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reginageorge Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 Did McMaster over offer this year? Do they normally do that? Just trying to see what the chances of getting off the waitlist look like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrcplstake Posted May 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 6 hours ago, reginageorge said: Did McMaster over offer this year? Do they normally do that? Just trying to see what the chances of getting off the waitlist look like I’ve heard that mcmaster generally over offers each year (so maybe this year as well), but definitely not by too many people I don’t think reginageorge 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDWoman Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 If you or anyone you know gets taken off the waitlist please try to update this page. I think we can all find comfort in the fact that the waitlist is moving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GamingMD Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 i dont think they over offered and instead made the waitlist bigger. my reasoning for this is that they said they're only sending out 200 offer initially (100 rank and 100 lottery) so i think they would've mentioned if they were over offering(i guess i have faith that mac wont lie to us). That being said assuming the waitlist is 200 ppl (kind of a random guess) and since mac usually has 115~ additional offers then being on the waitlist doesn't seem that bad assuming since its close to 50%~ whether or not you get in. If my math is wrong can someone correct me im throwing numbers around haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Nystead Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 7 minutes ago, GamingMD said: i dont think they over offered and instead made the waitlist bigger. my reasoning for this is that they said they're only sending out 200 offer initially (100 rank and 100 lottery) so i think they would've mentioned if they were over offering(i guess i have faith that mac wont lie to us). That being said assuming the waitlist is 200 ppl (kind of a random guess) and since mac usually has 115~ additional offers then being on the waitlist doesn't seem that bad assuming since its close to 50%~ whether or not you get in. If my math is wrong can someone correct me im throwing numbers around haha I feel like most schools over-offer especially McMaster. They have historic data where they see the waitlist movement and can safely offer 50 up to even 100 spots over (but that would be very risky) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Nystead Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 9 minutes ago, GamingMD said: i dont think they over offered and instead made the waitlist bigger. my reasoning for this is that they said they're only sending out 200 offer initially (100 rank and 100 lottery) so i think they would've mentioned if they were over offering(i guess i have faith that mac wont lie to us). That being said assuming the waitlist is 200 ppl (kind of a random guess) and since mac usually has 115~ additional offers then being on the waitlist doesn't seem that bad assuming since its close to 50%~ whether or not you get in. If my math is wrong can someone correct me im throwing numbers around haha 450 lottery - 100 offer = 350 left 250 waitlist 100 reject OR 300 waitlist 50 reject - based on the lack of reject responses (either from bias or true lack of rejects sent out), I feel like this is accurate Mac waitlist usually moves by >100 which does not include those that take themselves off the waitlist by accepting other Ontario offers. So 1/3 chance for waitlisters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDWoman Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 6 minutes ago, William Osler said: 450 lottery - 100 offer = 350 left 250 waitlist 100 reject OR 300 waitlist 50 reject - based on the lack of reject responses (either from bias or true lack of rejects sent out), I feel like this is accurate Mac waitlist usually moves by >100 which does not include those that take themselves off the waitlist by accepting other Ontario offers. So 1/3 chance for waitlisters Are we sure that the numbers don’t include the people that take themselves off the waitlist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Nystead Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, MDWoman said: Are we sure that the numbers don’t include the people that take themselves off the waitlist? Yes - the numbers are offers that McMaster makes. Those that take themselves off the waitlist are never made an offer by McMaster and thus are not included MDWoman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Strange Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 22 minutes ago, GamingMD said: i dont think they over offered and instead made the waitlist bigger. my reasoning for this is that they said they're only sending out 200 offer initially (100 rank and 100 lottery) so i think they would've mentioned if they were over offering(i guess i have faith that mac wont lie to us). That being said assuming the waitlist is 200 ppl (kind of a random guess) and since mac usually has 115~ additional offers then being on the waitlist doesn't seem that bad assuming since its close to 50%~ whether or not you get in. If my math is wrong can someone correct me im throwing numbers around haha 14 minutes ago, William Osler said: I feel like most schools over-offer especially McMaster. They have historic data where they see the waitlist movement and can safely offer 50 up to even 100 spots over (but that would be very risky) 5 minutes ago, MDWoman said: Are we sure that the numbers don’t include the people that take themselves off the waitlist? McMaster tends to have a lot of people on the waitlist because they know it is usually people's last choice within Ontario because they are not suited for everyone. Historically there is a lot of waitlist movement but it is still not a guarantee of course. McMaster doesn't over offer, they give the exact amount as far as I know. They gave more waitlisters this year becuase they know people understand that COVID has messed up their program worse than others since it is 3 years without breaks, therefore there will be more rejections to offers than previous years. McMaster tends to lie to people even about things such as how much they mandate lectures even though they claim to be self-directed so take things as you please. Overall, I hope this provides reassurance that you waitlisters have a decent chance to get accepted. Good luck! M9V, MDWoman and hellopotpie 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamom Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 23 hours ago, William Osler said: In keeping with past practice, McMaster does not provide information on the number of applicants on the waitlist or on an individual’s waitlist position. They haven't kept any of the other past practices, so .... enuf torture please MedWonderer and hellopotpie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M9V Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 Just so everyone's on the same page. Do we all still see the "Reset Responses" button on OMSAS. lizaloo223 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedWonderer Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 4 minutes ago, justamom said: They haven't kept any of the other past practices, so .... enuf torture please Exactly, I don't see why we can't have at least been given a category for where we are in the wait list. Like someone said this waitlist process can go on through the entire summer too so if I'm not going to make it I want to at least have an idea of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamom Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 18 hours ago, Dr. Doofenshmirtz said: did people start getting off the waitlist right away last year? if you look at the party from last year some people got off after a few days ..some were right up to June -or later. Also am getting a little sceptical about the reject silence ? is it coz no-one threw a party for them? I asked Wendy to clarify whether a similar % of applicants were outright rejected and I got back a note stating that they can't release waitlist figures ..which wasn't the question. Not that I blame Wendy in the slightest ..if I had her job right now I;d be hiding under my desk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDWoman Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 12 minutes ago, justamom said: if you look at the party from last year some people got off after a few days ..some were right up to June -or later. There's also a link in there to to the 2018 party. I think the majority of people, if you're lucky enough, will be receiving an email around May 26th/27th. May the lottery gods be on your side and the odds ever in your favour! justamom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Nystead Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 18 minutes ago, MDWoman said: I think the majority of people, if you're lucky enough, will be receiving an email around May 26th/27th. 1/3 of waitlist (300 Im assuming) will get an offer at all. 70/100 will get them May 27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seewhathappens Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 Does anyone know if we get a final email once the class is full? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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