horlicks Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 i don't think the status is going to change any time soon supa76, you should still make preparations to study at the US school in the meanwhile though. you're safe cuz you're gona be an MD for sure! ________ Magic flight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patch Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 Could another theory be that they had the list of names in alphabetical order? Does that work slightly for those who mentioned their time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanttobedoc Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 patch, yes, after I posted my "theory" I realized maybe it is alphabetical (that would definately make sense for me as my last name starts with "S") so I would likely get my email later (10:34am). If the earlier guys have last names starting from A-L then I would turf my original "theory"...if not, then..... who knows? I guess it gives us all something to think about... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patch Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 patch,yes, after I posted my "theory" I realized maybe it is alphabetical (that would definately make sense for me as my last name starts with "S") so I would likely get my email later (10:34am). If the earlier guys have last names starting from A-L then I would turf my original "theory"...if not, then..... who knows? I guess it gives us all something to think about... That is interesting. My last name and time are both near the middle so it is a possibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paule Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 I got mine quite late and my last name starts with a "Z". I'm also checking my status a few times a day (and this forum... too much). But I'm starting to mellow on it, at least in terms of the intensity that check with. Let's face it, nothing is going to change for a while. Especially not over the next few days. So, really, how are you all going to deal with your summer? I've been waiting to get work to see if I was in or not... When I come back from Berlin on the 6th of June I'm going to throw myself into reapplying. Work on the MCAT etc etc This is my second time applying. You can really see how those who got in on their fourth try were persistent. I feel exhausted... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.McCool Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 Hey Paule, Don't lose hope! You are not out yet. Even though i am in no position to make suggestions, I would encourage you to look at your essay. I don't know how i made it this far, but i think it was my essay. I don't have stellar grades, i got a 29Q on the MCAT, no fancy papers or volunteering for me (just the usual) and i thought for sure i blew the interview. But i know for sure that i wrote a stellar essay. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masaki Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 my last name starts with a U, and I'm 9:50. I don't think it's alphabetical... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanttobedoc Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 Masaki, you would have to throw a wrench into the alphabetical theory (LOL) why does your last name have to start with U? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masaki Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 Sorry, but I just never liked the alphabetical theory. I’m tired of always being one of the last ones to be checked for attendance. I’m tired of always being on the last page of the school yearbook. …and I kinda like the idea of the time theory. 9:50 sounds pretty good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patch Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 I guess this time theory is looking pretty good. Wanttobedoc, what if they started with the bottom of the list and made there way to the top ... or maybe the list was split up between a few people and one person was just a bit slower. I think we are reading too much into this...or maybe not ....anything to help pass the time for the next couple weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horlicks Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 o man..okay if you guys are going to be so paranoid...i'm going to throw in another theory for discussion. Since the entire admissions process was supposed to be carried out without students' names revealed to the committee, isn't it possible that every student has a numeric ID on application file? Now, assuming each ID is assigned according to the time that application is submitted...and assuming that emails are sent out according to the ID order... okay guys... you be the judge ________ Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti History Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanttobedoc Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 LOL...I love all of these theories. It does help to pass the time (sort of). But, yes, I do feel paranoid. I do not understand why admissions can not tell us more details about the w/l (our approximate position and total waitlistees). Does anyone know that if we are lucky enough to be offered our third choice, can you remain on the w'l for your 1st and 2nd choices? How does it exactly work? Patch, I love the "bottom up approach"...good thinking...it works for me:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masaki Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 I don't remember where I heard this, but I think I remember (vaguely) someone saying that you can't remain on the other waitlists if you've been accepted to one of the sites. does anyone else remember this?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paule Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 Not sure... but I've called admissions a couple of times now since I found out I was on the waitlist and they're really nice. They totally understand how stressfull our situation is. FYI-I asked them how they would be contacting us waitlisters because I'm going to be in Europe for a week and a half. They told me that they could update our online account, email us, OR call us and that I might want authorize a person to be my proxy. But I forgot to ask them how long we have to reply... Guess they'll be hearing from me AGAIN on Tuesday. We'll be on a first name basis by the end of the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horlicks Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 I don't remember where I heard this, but I think I remember (vaguely) someone saying that you can't remain on the other waitlists if you've been accepted to one of the sites. does anyone else remember this?? that's right. once you're accepted to the spot...you're "stuck" with it. ________ Gong Bongs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EtOH Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 I'm not much of a poster, but tonight the wait and uncertainty is really killing me Just wanted to say that even though I don't post much, all of you people have really helped pull me through! And this board, imho, is the most fun & creative compared to the Ontario boards which I have also been checking here and there. Those theories, esp, really cracked a smile out of me despite these very difficult times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurfette Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 If it makes any of you feel better, I'm declining my offer at UBC (VFMP site). I'm In-Province. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paule Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 Thanks for letting us know smurfette... Where are you going instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horlicks Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 you're an angel!! but yeah..where ya heading to? ________ Montana marijuana dispensaries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microbesarecool Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 So I came accross this in a thread for another university, and I thought maybe you would like to take a look. http://www.afmc.ca/docs/2007_admissions_book.pdf Last year 30 people declined or deferred and the year before that it was 44! There is still lots of hope! Good luck guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mub Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 Great find microbes! I personally am trying to stay as optimistic as possible; this thread and little nuggets of hope like your pdf file really help - I hope everyone else feels the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnxiousBoy Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 Not to harp on your hard work in finding this, but this information is readily available on the UBC website. This is also a year old, and so the 30 declined or deferred for "last year" is actually 2 years ago. For the lazy ones, here are the relevant stats from the UBC site: last year: 21 IP, 6 OOP declined; 1 IP deferred 2 years ago: 13 IP, 13 OOP declined; 3 IP, 1 OOP deferred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microbesarecool Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 Thanks for raining on my parade! I still think its a good sign though. I wonder if it will go up this year because of the number of seats offered too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biochemnerd Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 i hope it will go up so that most of us can get in. ________ Nexium Injury Lawyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuantum Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 Wow...the IP province waitlist hardly moves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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