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Hello PAadmissions, I was wondering if you could help me interpret the meaning of a message I received from a PA program I applied to. It read: This is a courtesy notification to make you aware that your file has gone through an initial review by our Admissions Committee, and, although we believe your credentials demonstrate academic potential, it is still under continued consideration. We receive many qualified applications every year and will continue to make decisions regarding the next step in the process after initial review on an ongoing basis. Thus, we appreciate your patience as our committee continues to consider your application and all the distinguishing characteristics needed for a thorough and holistic review. We will keep you abreast of your status of continued consideration with the Physician Assistant program throughout the application cycle. Please contact the admissions and enrollment team if you have any questions or concerns" ------------------------------------------------------------ I am wondering if this is the same as being waitlisted, or a nice way to word a rejection. Last year when I applied to this same program i was put on a "waitlist for interview consideration" (never interviewed) and am wondering if this is a step down or a step up from that? I'm wondering if I should give up the spark of hope I have for this cycle at this program.