Futurepa19952 Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Hey! Does anyone have positive stories of getting accepted off a waitlist? I'm starting to get discouraged that school isn't happening for me this go around. I'm preparing to not get in, but would love to hear success stories of people getting accepted this way. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGoLong Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 People apply to multiple schools with CASPA and so it is not unusual at all to get an acceptance off of the waitlist. Relax and let the dust settle a bit; nothing to be done right now if you've submitted everything and your references have done the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinntsp Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 There have been posts in the past by people who were accepted off the wait list the day before class started. It can happen, but don't be discouraged if it doesn't. Just keep working on improving your application for the next cycle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MT2PA Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 It's only September. Most schools will pull from the waitlist if necessary up until the start date (or realistically 1-2 weeks prior to start date). Plenty of time left. You'll go crazy if you think about this every day for the next 8-12 months. Go about your life. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgrif Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 On 9/8/2019 at 9:47 PM, futurepasoni7 said: Hey! Does anyone have positive stories of getting accepted off a waitlist? I'm starting to get discouraged that school isn't happening for me this go around. I'm preparing to not get in, but would love to hear success stories of people getting accepted this way. I'm right there with you. So far I've had two interviews and have been placed on two waitlists. Everyone is right, let's just go about our lives and continue to be hopeful and optimistic. I talked to my pre-PA advisor today and he said that we should be excited and thankful to be on a waitlist as opposed to discouraged and upset. There's always a chance that we could get in this cycle! Also, we'll have a better chance if the waitlist is based on rolling interview date since we interviewed in September, which is one of the earlier months. Keep your head up high! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMD11 Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 I just got off the waitlist from an application last cycle. Interviewed in November 2018 and starting next month! I know several people who have gotten in off the waitlist. My best advice though would be to keep working to improve your application for next cycle. You don’t want to get to April having to reapply and have nothing to add. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futurepa19952 Posted October 3, 2019 Author Share Posted October 3, 2019 6 minutes ago, KGNH10 said: I just got off the waitlist from an application last cycle. Interviewed in November 2018 and starting next month! I know several people who have gotten in off the waitlist. My best advice though would be to keep working to improve your application for next cycle. You don’t want to get to April having to reapply and have nothing to add. OMG CONGRATS! That’s amazing! Good luck to you and thanks for the advice and encouragement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtaylor33 Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 I have interviewed at 3 schools. Waitlisted at 2 and haven't heard anything from the third. Good news is I was actually just taken off the wait-list at my dream school! I was told I was the first alternate. DO NOT GET DISCOURAGED. You don't know what spot you are on that wait-list plus you're on the wait-list and you DO still have a chance. Congrats and Good luck to everyone! Miracles do happen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paPassion7 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 This is my second time applying, one interview with a rejection last cycle. This cycle I had two interviews and was wait listed at both schools. I was on the wait list for almost three months before getting a call from one of the schools saying I was accepted!! Stay positive!!! When I got my wait list notifications this cycle I was devastated thinking it was basically a drawn out rejection. I started looking into other careers in the healthcare field and forming my 'plan B' when I got the call. Everything happens for a reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futurepa19952 Posted November 4, 2019 Author Share Posted November 4, 2019 Congrats to you both!! Y’all are making my day! I know things don’t always happen right away so hearing other success stories is really awesome. Thanks for posting and good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwag15 Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 I just got accepted last week off a waitlist that I was placed on at the end of August. Stay positive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futurepa19952 Posted December 6, 2019 Author Share Posted December 6, 2019 Thanks all for your replies and good luck to you all! I got pulled off the waitlist for my top program today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mly3025 Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 I was accepted off the waitlist from a top program! All it takes is one acceptance!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiYa13 Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 I recently got off of the waitlist a few days ago after being on it since June and the program starts next week :). There is hope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madison517 Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 I’m so happy that I found this thread and read your experiences! I interviewed with 3 schools, got waitlist with two and the other program denied me. I have been beating myself up about this situation so it’s great to hear that I’m not alone. Thanks guys! [emoji16] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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