TarCalion Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Thought that I would start a thread on the wait list, as it seems that most of the people who have decided to post in the Accepted/Rejected/Waitlisted thread are on it. Not sure how it has worked in previous years but I envisioned this as a place were we can discuss movement, positions, plans for dropping off the list etc. To start things off, I'm at position #24, and although I don't hold more than a sliver of hope that the list will move that far I would certainly accept if given the chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarCalion Posted May 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 I actually had a question for Bikekp in the other thread if they are around. When do you find out about U of C. I'd also say position #5 is a good as accepted, but would you take it over U of C? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1rider Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 I'm at #10. This is my first time applying to NOSM so I never had the opportunity to follow such a discussion in the past. Based on previous years, what are reasonable expectations from the waiting list? Is there a "magic" number that determines if you are most likely to get an offer? Thank you in advance for any information and good luck to all other applicants who were waitlisted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bxylq Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Hey, I was on the waitlist last year so I, like you, was looking into this so I'll share what I was able to find. The least amount of movement that the wait list at NOSM has moved is 12 spots which was 2 cycles ago. So at 10, although nothing is guaranteed, your odds are pretty good. Last year the wait list moved through 19 people (ie: number 19 was the last to get in). In years before that I've only heard info from the forum but it seems it's normally in the high teens to low twenties range. Good luck! and remember to post if you get an offer to let others know that the list is moving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1rider Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Hey, I was on the waitlist last year so I, like you, was looking into this so I'll share what I was able to find. The least amount of movement that the wait list at NOSM has moved is 12 spots which was 2 cycles ago. So at 10, although nothing is guaranteed, your odds are pretty good. Last year the wait list moved through 19 people (ie: number 19 was the last to get in). In years before that I've only heard info from the forum but it seems it's normally in the high teens to low twenties range. Good luck! and remember to post if you get an offer to let others know that the list is moving. Thanks for the info, much appreciated. One of the reasons I asked is because someone approached me to buy my house yesterday, which in my town's economical situation is almost a miracle. I'd hate to lose such an opportunity, but I'd hate even more to be on the street because I didn't get accepted. I'll keep this thread updated on my situation, so others can benefit from the shared information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDwannabe02 Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Thanks for the info, much appreciated. One of the reasons I asked is because someone approached me to buy my house yesterday, which in my town's economical situation is almost a miracle. I'd hate to lose such an opportunity, but I'd hate even more to be on the street because I didn't get accepted. I'll keep this thread updated on my situation, so others can benefit from the shared information. I would ask them if they would be willing to wait until late May/early June for you to be able to let them know if your place is for sale or not. I wouldn't advise selling your house before you have an actual admission offer. That being said, if I were you, I'd be ecstatic! You are very likely to receive an offer in the next few weeks (based on the wait list trends at NOSM in previous years) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1rider Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 I would ask them if they would be willing to wait until late May/early June for you to be able to let them know if your place is for sale or not. I wouldn't advise selling your house before you have an actual admission offer. That being said, if I were you, I'd be ecstatic! You are very likely to receive an offer in the next few weeks (based on the wait list trends at NOSM in previous years) Thank you, I am ecstatic! I already told the person that the sale was conditional to getting an admission offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkb Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 #36 on waitlist. 3rd time applying to NOSM but 1st time on the waitlist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarCalion Posted May 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 For those who are wondering I've done some deeper digging. There aren't a lot of waitlist posts but from what I can gather this has been the movement for the past while 2013: 20 2012: 12 (?) 2011:29 2010:19 2009 and previous: seems like low to mid-twenties was common (2005 it went to #24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gymgirl8 Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 As far as I know, the least the waitlist has moved is 12 spots and the most is 24 spots if I'm not mistaken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikekp Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 I actually had a question for Bikekp in the other thread if they are around. When do you find out about U of C. I'd also say position #5 is a good as accepted, but would you take it over U of C? UofC waitlist could be whenever, up to July 24th. My friend got in to UofC and they have until May 31st to respond, so anytime after that I would say. They send them in batches. And I'm still not totally sure if I would choose UofC or NOSM. I'm leaning more towards UofC as it is closer to home and I already have a good mentorship network set up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In2Infinity Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 So will we waitlisters be given any news next week? or will we have to wait until the 27th to have a good idea... this anticipation is not very nice haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojoluvsu2 Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 From what I heard, and I may be mistaken, you will begin to hear before the two week period as some people will have already declined their offer or removed themselves from the waitlist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariesoleil Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Hopefully we will start seeing some movement early next week. Any idea how many people have accepted so far? Nice to think that 12 have made it off the list in previous years; but no guarantee sigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In2Infinity Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 I feel we will get an update email this Tuesday - hopefully the list has moved at least 5 spots by now. Then 1 week after that is the final email update where you will have a very good idea on the finalized movement of the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ephemeros Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 I feel we will get an update email this Tuesday - hopefully the list has moved at least 5 spots by now. Then 1 week after that is the final email update where you will have a very good idea on the finalized movement of the list. According to the waitlist e-mail the first actual update on waitlist movement will be May 27th or later. I think it likely there will be waitlist movement next week, though that's speculation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarCalion Posted May 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 I feel we will get an update email this Tuesday - hopefully the list has moved at least 5 spots by now. Then 1 week after that is the final email update where you will have a very good idea on the finalized movement of the list. From previous years it looks like the wait list moves all the way until the end of June, albeit fairly slowly. Nothing is final until we get the e-mail from NOSM saying that the class is full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PassingTheTime Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 I officially declined my offer today. One more spot opened up best of luck to all of you on the waitlist - NOSM seems like an incredible school with an amazing learning environment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ephemeros Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 I officially declined my offer today. One more spot opened up best of luck to all of you on the waitlist - NOSM seems like an incredible school with an amazing learning environment! Thanks for letting us know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ephemeros Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Hey everyone, just thought I would let you all know that the waitlist is moving, got an acceptance e-mail this morning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benhc911 Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Hey everyone, just thought I would let you all know that the waitlist is moving, got an acceptance e-mail this morning! might be helpful to state what position you were here, so that waitlisters can get an idea of how much movement your offer represents. If youve posted it nearby and I missed it, my apologies... oh and congrats on the offer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ephemeros Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 might be helpful to state what position you were here, so that waitlisters can get an idea of how much movement your offer represents. If youve posted it nearby and I missed it, my apologies... oh and congrats on the offer! Thanks! I was in the top 5 of those waitlisted, good luck everyone else! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeynut Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Hope everyone hears good news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In2Infinity Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 thanks for the update, but man it seems the list is moving slow...I hope there's not less movement than last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariesoleil Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Anyone know where the wait list is/ how many people approximately have accepted so far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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