pogo Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 1 hour ago, SuitCase said: Did you guys just call to find out your position on the wait list? I did. They seem a lot more willing to divulge information today than they did yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogo Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 I was just offered a spot off the wait list! It's possible! Keep up the hope! b5b7 and weilongli1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gc09621 Posted April 26, 2016 Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 8 minutes ago, pogo said: I was just offered a spot off the wait list! It's possible! Keep up the hope! @pogo Congrats! Where at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuitCase Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 They still won't tell me. Where did you get off the wait list at ? @pogo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogo Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 12 minutes ago, gc09621 said: @pogo Congrats! Where at? Brandeis! weilongli1 and gc09621 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuitCase Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 1 hour ago, pogo said: Brandeis! You give us wait list stranded people hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weilongli1 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 1 hour ago, pogo said: Brandeis! Congrats! That's such good news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuitCase Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 @pogo congrats , you're going to become a genetic counselor !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuitCase Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 (edited) Schools have been saying its "slow" Making me think there is a lock due to multiple acceptances / people being waitlisted at 1st choice schools and wanting to wait it out not sure that this match process is the most efficient. Edited April 26, 2016 by SuitCase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gc09621 Posted April 26, 2016 Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 Just now, SuitCase said: Schools have been saying its "slow" making me me think there is a lock due to multiple acceptances / people being waitlisted at 1st choice schools and wanting to wait it out not sure that this match process is the most efficient. During one of my interviews a director told me that they were about to switch to the match system like they do for residencies but two GC programs were against it so they couldn't. I wouldn't be surprised if it moved that way in the future though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogo Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Thank you so much everyone I hope it gives a little hope to fellow wait listers. Things are definitely going to move tomorrow so good luck to everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuitCase Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 1 minute ago, gc09621 said: During one of my interviews a director told me that they were about to switch to the match system like they do for residencies but two GC programs were against it so they couldn't. I wouldn't be surprised if it moved that way in the future though. I actually was just reading a paper on that. It's old. http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/6987/1/newtonsa_etd.pdf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuitCase Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 I definitely don't blame people for waiting out for their first choice schools but there should be more transparency in the process. Like knowing your exact position and the likelihood of getting in. b5b7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gc09621 Posted April 26, 2016 Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 10 minutes ago, SuitCase said: I actually was just reading a paper on that. It's old. http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/6987/1/newtonsa_etd.pdf. It sounds like the decision frame used to be 5 days, I'm glad it's down to 3, hopefully it pushes people to make decisions faster. I can see pros and cons to both systems, especially right now when things seem to be pretty locked up b5b7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b5b7 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 To the person who posted the "All applicants should read this" thing on the results thread... Thank you for saying what everyone is thinking, it made me laugh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weilongli1 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, gc09621 said: During one of my interviews a director told me that they were about to switch to the match system like they do for residencies but two GC programs were against it so they couldn't. I wouldn't be surprised if it moved that way in the future though. I really wonder which two programs are against it... it seems like it would make the process easier for everybody involved, rather than the one-at-a-time system where some people don't get calls until really late in the day. Edit: Actually, after reading some of the paper, some concerns that program directors have about an automated system make sense. I'm thinking some sort of hybrid system? Where schools still create their accept/waitlist/reject lists, but then an outside organization, like ACGC or something actually does the call outs, or manages the system? That way people still can't "game" the system or anything, but we could also try to limit the amount of cases where Applicant A is waitlisted at top choice School 1, but got in to School 2, while Applicant B is waitlisted at top choice School 2, but got in to School 1, or something similar. Edited April 26, 2016 by weilongli1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imores Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Finally got into SLC off the waitlist *phew*!!! I'm going to wait until Michigan closes then accept! weilongli1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuitCase Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 3 minutes ago, Imores said: Finally got into SLC off the waitlist *phew*!!! I'm going to wait until Michigan closes then accept! Congrats! And I'm very jealous, haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weilongli1 Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 1 hour ago, Imores said: Finally got into SLC off the waitlist *phew*!!! I'm going to wait until Michigan closes then accept! Congrats! Imores 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuitCase Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Did anyone get told their position on the wait list for SL or Cincinnati ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gc09621 Posted April 27, 2016 Author Share Posted April 27, 2016 @weilongli1 It's a tricky system either way! I was definitely favoring the idea of a match but then seeing that paper @SuitCase shared made me rethink it as I read the directors' comments. I wonder how the system will change in the future, because it definitely creates very stressful situations for all involved, although some stress would be expected. Maybe some of it could be alleviated as more programs open up and existing programs are able to accept more students? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuitCase Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 "you have moved up the list and should hear something soon" WHAT DOES THIS MEAN UGH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuitCase Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Just accepted into SLC's program. Oh My Gosh. I can't believe this is happening. weilongli1 and Imores 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogo Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 19 minutes ago, SuitCase said: Just accepted into SLC's program. Oh My Gosh. I can't believe this is happening. Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weilongli1 Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 2 hours ago, SuitCase said: Just accepted into SLC's program. Oh My Gosh. I can't believe this is happening. Congrats!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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