Guest Talon01 Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 When does the waitlist move? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 0T6 Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 I don't think there'll be much movement until the 3rd week of June or so. Why? Cause that's when all schools should receive replies to their acceptance offers, and can let each other know who to take off the waitlists and all that, and then they can send out the next batch.. I think at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jooolia Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 I tried posting here the other day but it didn't let me, so I'll try again... I got a call from Ottawa on Friday with an offer of admission to the french programme - I wasn't expecting to hear anything (if at all) until after the 14th, so it was a great surprise! So just wanted to let you guys know that the waitlist is starting to move ... Good luck everyone and look forward to meeting you all in the fall! Julia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest doctorinthehouse Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 I think the waitlist starts moving as soon as they get some replies back (which is before the 14th). I don't think that they wait longer than they have to or talk to other schools. They want to get out the offers to waitlisters as soon as they can and try and get those people before the other schools do. See, someone off the waitlist was already called, congrat's on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 0T6 Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 Wow! Congratulations Jooolia! I made my comment from what I heard from UofT, it's great that Ottawa doesn't wait so long! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avarrin2001 Posted June 6, 2005 Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 hmmm, could this "movement" be a special case, since it is the french stream at Ottawa U, or can we expect the anglo stream to have some movement as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FrenchyMed Posted June 6, 2005 Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 Both waitlists start moving as soon as people refuse their offer. Since some people wait until the last possible moment before they make their choice, the waitlists tend to move towards mid-June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kayos Posted June 7, 2005 Report Share Posted June 7, 2005 I just sent in my forms yesterday declining the offer from Ottawa so the waitlist should start moving soon (English Program). Good luck to those waiting!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avarrin2001 Posted June 7, 2005 Report Share Posted June 7, 2005 Thanks for letting us know Kayos Best of luck at whatever other school you chose, and congratulations on getting in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest niloo8448 Posted June 7, 2005 Report Share Posted June 7, 2005 To all of you on the wait list.. hang in there:) I was in the same situation, and had totally given up when they finally called me. I know a lot of people in my class got in from the wait list in July, and even August. The list will move a lot faster in about 3 weeks... so don't give up! niloo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest doctorinthehouse Posted June 7, 2005 Report Share Posted June 7, 2005 when did you finally get the call? do you know how many people are on the lists conpared to how many they take from the lists? (can you tell I'm on the list?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest niloo8448 Posted June 7, 2005 Report Share Posted June 7, 2005 I got the call in the beginning of July. If it's the same as last year, they interview about 450. the bottom 200 are bad listed, and from the top 250 the start accepting... so about 140 get accepted, and so about 110 are on the good list... roughly. I have no idea exactly how many people get in from the list... it changes from year to year, and they don't really tell us. You know what.. don't over analyze it., you'll drive yourself crazy. You just have to wait it out, which is really hard, but that's all you can do. Best of luck, niloo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest doctorinthehouse Posted June 10, 2005 Report Share Posted June 10, 2005 so I guess nobody's heard anything lately. Hopefully it will start blasting really soon!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest megs29 Posted June 10, 2005 Report Share Posted June 10, 2005 I mailed my rejection letter today, so one spot will be opening up in the English stream. Hopefully one of you will be hearing soon. Good luck! Megs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest doctorinthehouse Posted June 11, 2005 Report Share Posted June 11, 2005 megs29, you're my new hero. If only everyone was as kind as you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AMG82 Posted June 11, 2005 Report Share Posted June 11, 2005 Hey, I also mailed in my rejection letter yesterday for the English stream, so there's another spot open! Good luck everyone! A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Talon01 Posted June 11, 2005 Report Share Posted June 11, 2005 I love you all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest doctorinthehouse Posted June 11, 2005 Report Share Posted June 11, 2005 you guys rock, keep those rejections coming people!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest opiedog Posted June 12, 2005 Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 Where is everynone going insted of U o O? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kayos Posted June 12, 2005 Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 Although Ottawa seems like a nice city and the students I met at the interview were friendly, I just couldn't say no to Dalhousie. The curriculum (undergraduate.medicine.da...ars12.htm) is top-notch with lots of hospital/clinic time right from the get-go and the social life is hard to beat. Note: I also turned down U of T, mostly due to the ancient curriculum (aka non-PBL) and lack of clinical exposure. Halifax is just an amazing city and the relaxed east coast attitude and pass/fail grading system certainly doesn't hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shudvbeenafarmer Posted June 12, 2005 Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 I declined my acceptance last week too in favour of U of T. The biggest driving force behind my decision was my family and boyfriend in Toronto. But, I am also drawn to the expertise of the faculty and the big hospitals, diverse programs and therefore opportunity in Toronto. I think I want to go into Pediatrics and HSC can't be beat! That said, If I didn't have the choice, I would have very happily and eagerly gone to Ottawa as I was really impressed when I was there. But given the choice, I just can't leave Toronto! There are lots of pros and cons to each school, and to some degree, I think I might have been happier with Ottawa's curriculum but it would stop there. In the end, overall, I know I will be happier in Toronto! Good luck to all those waiting. I know how gruelling waitlists can be. I had that experience last summer. Just stay positive. It is the best thing to do. Farmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AliatUofT Posted June 12, 2005 Report Share Posted June 12, 2005 Thanks farmer you are definitely my hero now Ali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avarrin2001 Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 Are these responses mailed, emailed or phoned in? Just wondering how long it will take for the office to get these rejection responses :\ I think this waiting is going to drive me bonkers... this might be a very long summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shudvbeenafarmer Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 Hi Avvarin2001, I totally know what you are going through. I was waitlisted last year and lead on until the last second and for me I didn't get in - but that was a US school and they do thing differently. They were sending me emails like a week before schools started asking me if I was still interested, and then still didn't offer me anything!!! It was horrible. Anyways, I know its not fun. But, just so you know, I fedexed my decline of acceptance. They specifically ask on the admissions package that you send it in AS SOON AS POSSIBLE (they say it 2 or 3 times) and that you send it by special mail or courier. I would imagine that most people are sending in their responses via quick means - also the deadline is tomorrow so however they can, they have to get there by then. I would think the initial hold up would have been on the end of the decision making and not the delivery of the decision but if they haven't decided by now, they don't have long! I can't say what that will mean in terms of starting to go down the waitlist, but I hope that eases your anxiety somewhat. Hang in there! Try to focus on enjoying your summer!!! Farmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest demon Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 I spoke to someone who was taken of the Ott waiting list last year and he said they phoned him... I'd imagine regular mail would take to long for a process that appears to have to happen fast. They may do it by e-mail though. I find it hilarious that we've waited like 9 months since we sent the applications in to get an e-mail that told us to wait longer, lol. I hear they are very prompt for this second round. Id imagine they will contact everyone for this wave on the same day, Tue, Wed or Thurs, but thats my speculation. I gotta hunch it'll be Tuesday... Hopefully we wont have to wait any longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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