At some schools applicants are offered slots off the wait list throughout the summer. Don’t focus all of your attention on this institution to the exclusion of others: Ensure you are well-prepared for upcoming interviews at other medical schools.Ĥ. A second visit indicates to the institution that you are serious, and it offers you more data in making your decision if you are later offered a spot.ģ. Ask the school if you can set up a second look.
Be explicit about your enthusiasm, and if the school is your first choice, let the admissions committee know that.Ģ. Ensure the letter is well written, streamlined and brief. Let the school know of your continued interest and your new accomplishments. Being wait listed is better than being rejected, and thus a positive, despite the anxiety is causes.ġ. The number of applicants has again increased this year. Competitive applicants who would have considered business or law school are now recognizing the stability of a medical career.
What is the next step? What can you do?įirst of all, realize that medical school admissions have become increasingly competitive of late – especially in this weaker economy. Just when you’ve completed your medical school interviews and feel that you can sit back and relax because – after all – the rest is out of your hands, you may be surprised by a wait list notification.