van1466 Posted April 16, 2016 Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 If they're suspicious you've got references that aren't genuine (friends/family members) they may explore all three - they're looking for inconsistencies with regard to professionalism. Since references are rule in/out, could they even use that information in ranking even in a tie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMJA Posted April 16, 2016 Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 If they're suspicious you've got references that aren't genuine (friends/family members) they may explore all three - they're looking for inconsistencies with regard to professionalism. Since references are rule in/out, could they even use that information in ranking even in a tie? Yeah, I definitely think the third reference would be used if there was issues with one of the references or unprofessionalism was demonstrated during the process. Ties between applicants is probably pretty rare with all the different aspects of ranking, I'm pretty sure they even go to the decimal on averages. They are pretty secretive on what a full file review includes so I have no idea if it could impact ranking or just used to exclude people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsalwayssunny Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 I'm curious if anyone here has any knowledge as to how far down the waitlist they usually go. I know the stats in terms of 'top-third', 'middle-third', etc., and that it's likely pretty variable year-by-year, but how many applicants does that actually entail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorbix Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 If I recall from the interviews, there is usually about 20-30 people placed on the waitlist. So split that into thirds, meaning anywhere between 10 or 20 people are usually offered a position off of the waitlist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHCP Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 Has anyone else not had their references contacted yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermophilus Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 I had all 3 of mine contacted the week after the interview pass email. I have no idea what might have raised a concern, but I almost envy you RHCP. Not knowing what is going on is tough, but the order is probably random so I wouldn't read too much into it. I still can't even imagine the logistcal nightmare phone interviews must pose for UofS lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHCP Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 Ya but it'll be the 25th this Monday, don't they stop at some point early to figure out the rankings? I'm kinda worried that they still haven't called any of my references /: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
van1466 Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 I haven't had any contacted that I know of. It's only rule in/out so they can do the ranks independently and if there's a reason to rule out they could probably do that any time as long as it's before they send out an offer - i would think anyways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHCP Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 But I believe they rank individuals after they're done with the references because as you said, they may rule out some people. I'm hoping they contact this coming up week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHCP Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 By the way Van, are you IP or OOP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
van1466 Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 IP - yea I hope so too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsalwayssunny Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 If I recall from the interviews, there is usually about 20-30 people placed on the waitlist. So split that into thirds, meaning anywhere between 10 or 20 people are usually offered a position off of the waitlist. Thanks Scorbix. I'm curious if last year was an anomaly (it looked as if 117 IP passed the interview, and the waitlist was exhausted to fill 88 spots, meaning that 29 ppl declined... was this actually the case?), or if greater movement will become the norm now that everyone is applying with a degree, and potentially applying to more than one school. Will be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorbix Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Is anyone aware of when offers are expected to come out? I know in years past the day has been May 15, but there's a thread in the Ontario schools section talking about May 10, and elsewhere discussing May 11. Wondering if anyone could offer any insight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdj78we9jtf2o3mgfvj298j Posted April 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Is anyone aware of when offers are expected to come out? I know in years past the day has been May 15, but there's a thread in the Ontario schools section talking about May 10, and elsewhere discussing May 11. Wondering if anyone could offer any insight! Just checked out the sheet that they gave out post-interview and it says May 13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsalwayssunny Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 Ya but it'll be the 25th this Monday, don't they stop at some point early to figure out the rankings? I'm kinda worried that they still haven't called any of my references /: I just wanted to say, if it helps you or anyone else worried about not having had a reference contacted yet, that I saw in last year's postings that at least one candidate had their reference contacted on May 5th. Another poster mentioned that they had heard May 5th as being the last day that adcoms was aiming to have references contacted by. Not sure of course how that timeline applies this year, but thought that might provide some comfort. Still (unfortunately) plenty of time before D-Day . As an aside, one of my references pulled me aside just today to tell me about the call. Really interesting to hear a bit about the process, but also kind of terrifying to be waiting, knowing that this step is so completely and utterly out of your control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorbix Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 As an aside, one of my references pulled me aside just today to tell me about the call. Really interesting to hear a bit about the process, but also kind of terrifying to be waiting, knowing that this step is so completely and utterly out of your control. Interesting! Are you willing to give any insight into what the conversations involve? I can understand if you're not willing to as I'm sure there is some confidentiality component. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsalwayssunny Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 Interesting! Are you willing to give any insight into what the conversations involve? I can understand if you're not willing to as I'm sure there is some confidentiality component. Mostly discussed in broad strokes (not sure if there is some agreement to confidentiality), but I definitely would love to know more as well. Dr. Ziola's post-mmi mention of how they designed the questionnaire certainly piqued my interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorbix Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 Less than two weeks to go. Hopefully everyone is keeping busy (and sane!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bio1123 Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 Anyone else have all three of their references contacted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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