I waited about 3-4 weeks then went ahead and sent one. I asked the admissions team if they still take them and they replied with yes. It’s probably not that helpful but I figured it couldn’t hurt since they willingly accept them.
I sent mine about a month after finding out I was waitlisted. I waited a month because I wanted to see how my other interviews would go.
Don’t think so, I feel they are waiting till after the TMDSAS match so they have firm numbers with all choices on the table.dang are they accepting anyone at this point?sending y’all lots of good vibes
I haven’t see many people get interviews with below a 500
You think it will be hard to get off the waitlist then here? I know it’s already difficult but with this idk if that just makes it’s even harder
I think the point is that some people who applied to both UIWSOM and TMDSAS may get a match to a different school and then withdraw from UIWSOM. Then UIWSOM will be able to take a count and see how many seats they will have to work with.
Ahh that makes sense thank you 😊
I think this happened last year too, and I’m pretty sure you are correct in assuming you would be interviewing for a waitlist spot. I got an II on 2/10 and my email did not have this message. But, it sounds like they have been waitlisting people since January interviews so at this point I’m pretty sure we are all in your situation regardless of whether our email had that message or not. Still, congrats on the II friend you’ll crush it
Thanks so much for information! I might end up declining the interview if the best case scenario is a WL. Best of luck to you!
This late in the cycle?
I applied in Aug. So just a month off but still, weird. IDK if I've seen anyone get an ii from the hold yet
I received one as well today! Thought it was odd this late into the cycle. Anyone who has experienced this from UIWSOM received an II?
I just received an interview today, not a waitlist!
Congrats! What’s your stats?
Thank you!! 500 MCAT 3.5 uGPA 4.0 masters certificate lots of shadowing and work experience
MMI style. Questions range from ethical to situationally. I always recommend refreshing up on the mission statement and values of every school you apply too as well.
So that’s actually pre interview waitlist and that’s what I’m wondering like has they rejected anyone before interview invite
needed this! would you happen to know if it’s pretty common to be pulled from the waitlist? Or did most of your classmates not come from the WL
congrats! did you receive it today on a sunday? Also mind sharing stats?
I had quite a few classmates come from the waitlist! I noticed that usually in March/April, a lot of people end up getting off waitlist at other schools, which opens up more spots at UIW (since most non-Texan people want to go to a school closer in their own states).
I’m a current OMS-1 at UIWSOM and I interviewed and got accepted with a 496 MCAT score. Keep in mind that this school stays true to their word about doing an holistic review of your entire application not just your scores Although it plays a huge factor as to whether you will get accepted here or not. Also never give up hope. I interviewed at UIWSOM 2 times and was waitlisted twice. I sent multiple LOIs after my waitlist email updating the admissions team on my activities and how it relates to my desire to become a physician, and I even retook the MCAT to boost my scores.
when did you interview both times? (what months?)
2nd time around after not being taken off the waitlist (basically rejected for class of 2024), I put in my application July of 2020, I received my secondary invite 3 weeks later, submitted the secondary in the month of September, received an interview invite in October, interviewed 2 weeks after the invite. Waitlisted December of 2020. Sent LOI in the months of February, April, and June, along with emails inquiring about updates on waitlist movement. Ended up being accepted in mid July of 2021, when the waitlist movement deadline ended.
Thank you so much for providing this info! It's obvious your determination paid off! Quick question: are the LOI's you sent, letters of intent or letters of interest? I'm asking because I've already submitted a letter of intent, but I want to update the admissions committee with another letter on activities I've been doing and how it relates to UIW's values and my desire to become a DO. Thanks again for your help!
They were all letters of intent, meaning that if you got off the waitlist and accepted to UIWSOM this school is your first choice, and they won’t waste a seat on a applicant who is unsure about attending this university. It’s important that you emphasize this, on your letter and to also take your time to research the school. Learn about the curriculum, everything we have to offer, how it aligns with your goals, talk about any projects, activities, research, publications, presentations, and future events that you are currently doing and how it aligns with the goals of this university. Also, keep in mind that this school is intentionally located in an area where 50% of the residents live under the poverty line, meaning they want your application to reflect that you will become a physician that seriously intends to treat patients in underserved communities. That should also be backed up by your past activities and if not future activities. This is all in the schools mission statement.
I had a 500 with confidence interval from 498-502 and still got an interview so I wouldnt say you are too off
Not yet...hopefully soon tho! The wait is agonizing
