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How to get off a medical school waitlist medical school admissions consulting 00:59 More and more medical schools are offering waitlist decisions to students rather than acceptances. 01:42 If you're at a medical school interview and you know communications are encouraged send a letter of intent. 02:21 Simple guidelines to get off a medical school waitlist. 02:51 October 15 are when initial acceptances go out. 03:15 The most common thing you know that students do is to write a letter of intent. 5:05 Why are these letters of intent so influential 05:43 What should you write in a letter of intent. 07:31 Do not write more than one letter of intent. Remember, the letter of intent is NOT legally binding 08:18 So paragraph number one: let the reader know when you interviewed you want to remind them about who you are. 08:31 Next, in this paragraph state clearly that the school is your top choice. 08:44 Paragraphs two and three: express why you were interested in the medical school and how you will contribute to the community. 09:18 Paragraph four: update the school on any recent accomplishments of which they might not be aware. 09:30 Paragraph five, close your letter briefly reiterating your enthusiasm for the school and expressing again that you will attend if accepted. 09:39 To whom should you address the letter 10:27 Send in additional letters of reference. So many students over the course of the application year meet new professors or mentors. 11:49 What you do over the course of that year can really help you get in to the medical school of your choice. 12:32 So most waitlist conversions to acceptances won't happen until late May even June. Okay, so we definitely find that for students. 12:44 March to June is is an especially difficult time in the medical school admissions process. 13:05 Medical students are required to only hold one medical school acceptance offer. 14:55 Follow the guidelines i've outlined here and send letters of intent. 15:01 Send in additional letters of reference Related Articles: Increase Your Chances of Medical School Admissions in the Winter Months, https://bit.ly/348r3PK Website: www.mededits.com Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MedEdits/ Twitter: https://bit.ly/2W3Q8H9 Instagram: https://bit.ly/2q4Acdb Subscribe to the MedEdits' YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2u63WER The MedEdits’ Podcast: https://apple.co/2OhtdG3 FREE Advising Consultation Free 15 minute consultation: https://mededits.com/free-15-sign-up/