StephenPA Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Does anyone think that there will be more movement off the waitlist this year, especially because of COVID? Just trying to increase my hope as I sit on a waitlist for a school... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmtpnw Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 I wouldn’t anticipate this. I imagine that if people were hesitant about attending due to COVID, they probably wouldn’t have applied this year and would have instead just taken a gap year. It’s so much work to throw your hat in the ring, I can’t foresee people giving up spots after going through all the trouble of applying. With that being said, be hopeful. Keep your fingers crossed and be prepared to reapply if it comes down to it. That’s all you can do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivincent Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 12 minutes ago, hmtpnw said: I wouldn’t anticipate this. I imagine that if people were hesitant about attending due to COVID, they probably wouldn’t have applied this year and would have instead just taken a gap year. It’s so much work to throw your hat in the ring, I can’t foresee people giving up spots after going through all the trouble of applying. With that being said, be hopeful. Keep your fingers crossed and be prepared to reapply if it comes down to it. That’s all you can do. I agree. I would imagine people would hold the line and see what happens, if not go forth and apply since the GRE was waived in many instances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGoLong Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 I kind of disagree here. The closing date for the last cycle was last fall, well before COVID. I would not be surprised to see a slightly larger than usual group who decide to wait a year, especially with a vaccine on the horizon. Time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PA-Candidate Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 Many applicants who are accepted this cycle might wind up starting virtual, my program did. We had a May start and they sent out letters informing people that 1st semester would be virtual and those who are moving would not have to move until closer to 2nd semester. Only one class second semester was in person (granted it was a 9 hr class). I hate to say this, however I would not expect movement from COVID. I would still expect movement overall as early acceptances still may have other schools in play. Keep the faith... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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