To Be...A Spartan MD

You've  waited for a decision and word has finally arrived: you've been placed on the waitlist. It's okay for applicants to feel some anxiety when placed as an alternate. That's normal. More uncertainty isn't something an applicant begs to endure. But don't necessarily take it as a bad omen either. More than disappointment, you should have hope. You still have a chance, after all. Considering the sheer number of applicants across the country each year, the truth is that it's actually pretty common to be in this situation. Thousands of accepted students matriculate off the waitlist each year. With only 5-10% of students matriculating from the waitlist at some schools, others accept as high as 50-60% of their incoming class from waitlisted applicants. The question then is, "What should I do now?" Remain Positive Waitlist does not mean rejection. While this isn't ideal, getting your name onto a waitlist is an accomplishment and shows

The deadline to apply to the MSU College of Human Medicine through Early Assurance is Wednesday, February 18th. Early Assurance is an enriched, interest-directed program that gives undergraduate students from both MSU and partner universities the opportunity to apply to the MSU College of Human Medicine (CHM) in their junior year (or the year prior to completion of their undergraduate degree). The College provides early assurance of medical school admission for students interested in becoming MD physicians in an underserved region or with an underserved population. Please note that application procedures for MSU students differ than those for students attending one of our partner colleges/universities. Current MSU students apply through the Early Assurance Opportunity (EAO) whereas students from partner universities apply to the Early Assurance Program (EAP). Click this button for a list of partner universities. Applicants who secure acceptance to the College through