adragonisnoslave Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 6 minutes ago, alalav said: Is anyone else completely gridlocked? I have an offer to a second choice school who is pressuring me for a response, but am waitlisted at my first. Nothing seems to be changing. So stressful. There's a pretty big nationwide gridlock, or at least, a lock at Indiana with all seven offers. That's basically how it is until someone makes a move. It's like all in one big chain.
KeepSwimming2017 Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 @alalav I'm in the same boat. I most likely won't get into my top choice but I just don't want to give up hope yet.
Gadgette Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 @WBGC I would say email them, if you don't hear back then call to follow up. This gridlock is driving me crazy! Something's gotta give.
AnonymousGC Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 Jefferson seems to be experiencing gridlock as well... It's the only place I'm in touch with but I'm hearing it from others
UCincyGC2019 Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 I wish I would've known about this forum when I was applying! It would've been so helpful. I just want to say good luck to everyone who is still hanging in limbo right now. Things will move! Stay positive! Just wondering: anyone else out there that accepted Cincinnati? Looking forward to meeting my classmates!
GCFaith92 Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 My biggest fear right now is that someone is holding onto a program that's one of my top programs and by the time they respond it could be too late for me :-( allele1 1
adragonisnoslave Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 1 minute ago, GCFaith92 said: My biggest fear right now is that someone is holding onto a program that's one of my top programs and by the time they respond it could be too late for me :-( My biggest fear rn is not getting in at all. If the Indiana waitlist doesn't move and people hold onto spots until last minute, I'm out.
Gadgette Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 @adragonisnoslave That feeling really sucks. I'm on three waitlists and not feeling hopeful. It's crazy how much gridlocks at different programs can totally hold up everything!
adragonisnoslave Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 (edited) @Gadgette yeah. It's doubly frustrating because I honestly didn't care where I got in; I applied where I could afford, and only half my programs actually GOT my third recommendation and could review my app. I had issues since the professor is older and three states away and thought he submitted it and didn't. So that narrowed my chances a lot. Reapplying next year isn't the worst thing ever, but I already felt older than a lot of people at Indiana. Blah. Edited April 25, 2017 by adragonisnoslave
Gadgette Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 Oh wow! That's really rough. =/ I'm sorry. LOR were surprisingly hard to keep on track! I hope you get in!
adragonisnoslave Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 @Gadgette Thanks. I hope we both get good news!! Are you going to do UPitt Public Health if not or reapply?
Gadgette Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 I'll go for the Public Health Genetics and then reapply. I'm actually really excited about the Public Health program! And I love the city. But I know that I ultimately want to be a Genetic Counselor. It might just take me longer to get there.
zbmrtk Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 4 hours ago, GCo.Hopeful said: Has anyone heard from Northwestern about the status of their waitlist? @GCo.Hopeful I called Cathy this morning to check in, and got accepted off the waitlist around 10 am. I'd suggest calling if you haven't heard anything!
KM94 Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 Ugh this is hard. Getting off Oklahoma's waitlist is my only chance and there's still no information. :/
bubusaur Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 Hi guys! Congrats on all the acceptances so far! I just finally brought myself to come on here after a hectic day yesterday. I was rejected from John Hopkins and Mt. Sinai, my top 2 schools, but was offered SLC, my third choice. I'll be rejecting wait list from USF, UCI. I waited a little for CSU Stan as they said I was top of the waitlist, and now I have a spot, but I'll be rejecting the spot shortly after I talk to my parents (I have not told them anything yet lol). So hopefully you guys waiting on CSU Stan will move up! This means...Sarah Lawrence! GC4ever 1
KeepSwimming2017 Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 @bubusaur hey! we'll be classmates! at least I know I'll have a friend - it was awesome meeting you during interviews =) do you know what spot you were in for USF?
GCFaith92 Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 Is anyone on this forum holding a spot at Rutgers or Jefferson still!!?!?!? I'm dying over here!
raindaywoman Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 Just wanted to say to all those people who are worrying about being accepted (like me, I am an outlier, older applicant, lots of diverse experience, but maybe not so much what places are looking for...) Some of the program directors/counselors have said to me how common it is for really great GC's to have applied 2 or 3 years. Yes it sucks to be rejected. And unfortunately the application process is expensive. But if you/we really want it, try again. HC929 and bubusaur 2
GC4ever Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 17 minutes ago, bubusaur said: Hi guys! Congrats on all the acceptances so far! I just finally brought myself to come on here after a hectic day yesterday. I was rejected from John Hopkins and Mt. Sinai, my top 2 schools, but was offered SLC, my third choice. I'll be rejecting wait list from USF, UCI. I waited a little for CSU Stan as they said I was top of the waitlist, and now I have a spot, but I'll be rejecting the spot shortly after I talk to my parents (I have not told them anything yet lol). So hopefully you guys waiting on CSU Stan will move up! This means...Sarah Lawrence! You're giving me more hope on UCI! Congrats on the SLC acceptance. The GC I'm shadowing now graduated from there. And I heard a lot of good things about it. Enjoy your 2 years training there!
GCo.Hopeful Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 Do you think we'll get any more updates tonight on the gridlock or will everything happen tomorrow?
GCFaith92 Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 (edited) @GCo.Hopeful that depends on the students who are holding the spots. Rutgers told me she will make calls even after her office hours is students contact her. Each program may be different Edited April 25, 2017 by GCFaith92
Ultrapeaches Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 I got in to UCI off of the waitlist! Thank you so much everyone who declined your offers quickly and made the waitlists move. I am so so thrilled I almost cried on the phone with the director. By the way, she said that they haven't filled out their class yet, so there is still significant shuffling to be done. Don't despair I'd you're waitlist locked, it can happen! I'm emailing Brandeis and BU to remove me from their waitlists right now. Where my fellow Anteaters at? metabolismo, DNA15, allele1 and 2 others 5
bubusaur Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 34 minutes ago, KeepSwimming2017 said: @bubusaur hey! we'll be classmates! at least I know I'll have a friend - it was awesome meeting you during interviews =) do you know what spot you were in for USF? Did you give up on USF!? Don't give up yet!! I don't know what spot I have but I declined it really soon after I got the waitlist offer. But in case you don't get in! YAY! Then we are gonna be classmates It was certainly very nice to meet you!! 1 minute ago, Ultrapeaches said: I got in to UCI off of the waitlist! Thank you so much everyone who declined your offers quickly and made the waitlists move. I am so so thrilled I almost cried on the phone with the director. By the way, she said that they haven't filled out their class yet, so there is still significant shuffling to be done. Don't despair I'd you're waitlist locked, it can happen! I'm emailing Brandeis and BU to remove me from their waitlists right now. Where my fellow Anteaters at? Congrats!! Finally! I saw you giving up earlier and now I'm sure you're ecstatic!!
Gorays39 Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 13 minutes ago, Ultrapeaches said: I got in to UCI off of the waitlist! Thank you so much everyone who declined your offers quickly and made the waitlists move. I am so so thrilled I almost cried on the phone with the director. By the way, she said that they haven't filled out their class yet, so there is still significant shuffling to be done. Don't despair I'd you're waitlist locked, it can happen! I'm emailing Brandeis and BU to remove me from their waitlists right now. Where my fellow Anteaters at? Congrats! I was hoping things would turn out well for you.
raindaywoman Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 I have a feeling things will be moving A LOT tomorrow. It's past 6 EST time, So probably no updates. THANKS SUPPORT GROUP! bubusaur and kds27 2
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