I see, well yeah I can guess how that can still create a competitive atmosphere. To be AOA, do you have to be top 10% of the class?
Idk, having the luxury of your own space might be tough to let go
I’m currently accepted to a school that’s across the country from my husband, so I’m planning to live with my mom, haha. Make sure your prospective roommate is totally cool with your SO visiting whenever they want. You’d never want to be in a situation where your SO feels unwelcome in your apartment. Just my 2 cents based on previous experience.
I didn’t even know there was a Med school in Alaska. My furthest option (only acceptance) is still only a 7 hour drive. He’s trying to move with me after the first year and hopefully try to find a time to get married before residency.
Oh true. If they took OOR people I totally would have applied to their Alaska location. Good thing my acceptance matches well in the Rockies which is where I’m trying to end up
That’s a really tough decision :/ Do you like the school in New Orleans? Or would you prefer one of the others over that school?
I relate to you, and really would rather withdraw sooner. But then again there's always the chance you'll wonder what would have happened if you didn't withdraw.
Okay real life, I wondered if other people felt the same way. I have absolutely felt this, and I probably give those feelings more credit than they're due, haha.
I feel this but at the same time, Ill just work hard and prove they should have outright accepted me. One of my top schools was my first interview and the first is always rough (it was back in august) so Im planning on showing them how valuable I am to the class.
It's funny because when I talk to other people on the waitlist, I tell them that just because you're on the waitlist doesn't mean you aren't qualified. It means they want you but also want other people and only have so many spots to offer. So even a waitlist acceptance should be looked at as being wanted by the school.
And I’m convinced some of my waitlists have been because I didn’t fit the profile they wanted (state schools very primary care focused and I like the academia and teaching/research route). It could just be that someone was a 10/10 match for them and you were like 9.5/10. I would argue that everyone they interview is at least a 8/10 in term of fit so even deciding who gets the WL is like splitting hairs at some points.
. I gave up on even trying to narrow them down more at this point until the schools send financial aid... I really wish they'd hurry that process up a bit.
I haven't narrowed down anything yet except for 3 waitlists that i wouldn't attend over any of my acceptances
Well I had a number one going in, and I was blessed enough to get into that school. I did fall in love with one other school during interviews, but some financial news helped me make the decision I was already making anyway.
Yeah it seems financial aid has been coming out later than usual this cycle based on old SDN posts.I haven't narrowed down anything yet except for 3 waitlists that i wouldn't attend over any of my acceptances
This is where I'm at - I'm on 3 WL all of which I would choose over my 2 A's and I can't bring myself to decide between the two
Yeah the uncertainty can be just as bad when you have As.
I have the "withdrawing my app" email drafted to one of my WL schools, but I haven't been able to get myself to send it because of an unfounded fear that something might fall through with my current acceptance. Other than failed drug tests or sketch background check findings (neither of which are plausible issues in my case), would there be any legitimate reason why I should be concerned about an acceptance falling through? I'd love to withdraw from this WL, but there's something comforting about having the backup option in case stuff hits the fan (not anticipating that it will).
I suppose I should wait until everything is good to go with my acceptance. Thanks!
