nemesis Posted May 25, 2010 Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 ...I see you were accepted to three Ontario schools. Why'd you choose Mac? Simple, because McMaster is the be all and end all! Hey Waitlisters, After MUCH deliberation I've decided to decline my offer from MAC (Hamilton Campus) in favour of staying in Halifax. I think I'd enjoy/thrive in both programs so for me it really came down to where my family/friends/support system is. I've had a really tough time deciding as I think MAC is a wonderful school with a great people. So... if you're next on the waitlist, here's one for you! Sorry to hear you decline McMaster, but Dalhousie is also a great medical school! phew...i thought it might've been me....then again, ive been called worse things than "cooky" Haha, jokes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinemed Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 Just received an offer from Ottawa and am choosing to stay in Ottawa rather than move to Hamilton. Feeling a bit of loss from turning down this awesome program, but enjoy Ottawa too much to move! Hope a pm101 gets my spot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JClimacus Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 There are a couple sources for this information, including: 1) UTMedAdmissions's Blog (current information/May 2010): The Admissions Coordinator, Deborah Coombs, states that: "I will say that we do make more offers than there are seats in the class. Most schools do this, based on a “best guess,” looking at past experience. It is not an exact science, but we are trying to fill our class with these initial offers...we have always over-offered, realistically, based on past experience." 2) Check out this PDF from Queen's School of Medicine (May 2007): "Q: Do we offer more acceptances (than we have positions) at the start or in the first round. A: No we do not. But other schools do. This could be a disadvantage for Queen’s. It is under consideration." Thanks a lot, Nemesis! It was great to get solid info on this topic and to see how this issue is differently approached by many admission offices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemesis Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 Just received an offer from Ottawa and am choosing to stay in Ottawa rather than move to Hamilton. Feeling a bit of loss from turning down this awesome program, but enjoy Ottawa too much to move! Hope a pm101 gets my spot! ...have a good one, at uOttawa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemesis Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 Thanks a lot, Nemesis! It was great to get solid info on this topic and to see how this issue is differently approached by many admission offices. Here's hoping you hear good news from the Mac waitlist! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live101 Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 Hey guys, just to confirm, a firm acceptance is due by the end of TOMORROW right? Not by midnight of tonight?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reflex Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 Hey guys, just to confirm, a firm acceptance is due by the end of TOMORROW right? Not by midnight of tonight?? Correct, end of business day tomorrow. But why not play it safe and do today? Will 24 hours really change your mind? Or are you on a waitlist and wanting to play it out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemesis Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 thanks. on a waiting list and an acceptance, trying to wait as long as possible to get off the list. Hope it works out for ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrighm6 Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 I just got off the waitlist and will be accepting my offer to the Niagara campus!!!!! So excited, this is probably the best day of my life :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemesis Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 I just got off the waitlist and will be accepting my offer to the Niagara campus!!!!! So excited, this is probably the best day of my life :D ...I know you were really counting on this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndTimesACharm Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 I just turned down my McMaster acceptance so there is one more spot open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lala_MAC Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 Wow, waiting is tough...though I suppose the momentum should pick up as of tomorrow? Fingers crossed!! Do they call or email people first? Also, for those of you waitlisted at MAC are you sending in your final transcripts through OMSAS or waiting to see if there is an official offer first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemesis Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 Wow, waiting is tough...though I suppose the momentum should pick up as of tomorrow? Fingers crossed!! Do they call or email people first? Also, for those of you waitlisted at MAC are you sending in your final transcripts through OMSAS or waiting to see if there is an official offer first? I believe Mac waitlisters are receiving e-mail notifications. As for the transcript requirement, I'd wait until you get your offer of admission, as you will likely still have the same deadline: June 30, 2010 (plenty of time). Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lala_MAC Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Thanks Nemesis ...I was hoping there might be some waitlist movement today, but it seems pretty quiet so far... anyone hear anything? maybe monday I guess?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPlzMac Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Someone got off at 11:30ish am EST it seems. The lack of posts could also be for people not being able to (not previous premed101 forum member). Cmonnnn waittt lisstttt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JClimacus Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Here's hoping you hear good news from the Mac waitlist! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hero Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Got off the waitlist at 2:45pm... there is hope!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JClimacus Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 Got accepted from the waitlist yesterday. Only check my email today to find out! Thank you all for this support group, and best of luck to everyone still waiting to hear back. There is still hope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemesis Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 Got accepted from the waitlist yesterday. Only check my email today to find out! Thank you all for this support group, and best of luck to everyone still waiting to hear back. There is still hope! Great news! Congrats! Got off the waitlist at 2:45pm... there is hope!!! Welcome to the Class of 2013! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lala_MAC Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Accepted!!!!! Could absolutely not be happier!!!!! Hold in there waitlisters, there is hope!!!! Fingers crossed for all of you! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest postman Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Accepted!!!!! Could absolutely not be happier!!!!! Hold in there waitlisters, there is hope!!!! Fingers crossed for all of you! :D Were you on the waitlist for any other schools? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemesis Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Accepted!!!!! Could absolutely not be happier!!!!! Hold in there waitlisters, there is hope!!!! Fingers crossed for all of you! Congratulations! It seems like a bunch of forum members/Mac waitlisters have heard good news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JClimacus Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 Great news! Congrats! Welcome to the Class of 2013! Thanks man! Look forward to meeting you in fall! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
healthscigrad8 Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 What do you think the chances are that Wendy will send out an email like they did at U of T, cutting down the waitlist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemesis Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 What do you think the chances are that Wendy will send out an email like they did at U of T, cutting down the waitlist? Send Wendy an e-mail and see if there's a plan to shorten the existing waitlist. That would be the best (and most direct) way of finding the answer to your question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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