2008 - 2009 UNC Chapel Hill Secondary Application Thread

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Bluesky,

Did you know of anyone that found out in late March or Early April that they were accepted to UNC in your MS1 class?

When did you interview and hear from UNC?
 
when I talked to Joni this morning, she said that the big committee was done meeting, but the subcommittee was still meeting.

not really sure what the subcommittee does...can anyone fill me in?
I take this to mean that they are done handing out acceptances but that they are currently working on the waitlist. The big committee has the final say on acceptances right?! So, if they are not meeting, no one can be formally accepted. So, they must be working on a stack of who they will bring up to the committee when the waitlist moves. Are you sure this is what she said? This is not good news to me. Even though my official stance has been abandon all hope for the last month or so.

Also, based on the baseless speculation I've read on here, I also am looking for a snailmail notification at this point rather than an email or (*sigh*) a call.
 
When I interviewed they said that the subcommittee is where adcom members further discuss candidates they are interested in. Its like a next round of cuts. At least thats what I was told. So I don't believe that just because the big committee met, that means no more acceptances go out. When the subcommittee is done meeting, thats when you can start sweating.
 
I guess no decisions were made last night... Can you give any weight to the confirmed students on Sas? Guess I'm just trying to grab whatever glint of hope I see.
 
I am not 100% that all the students who confirmed on sas are legit. Anyone can confirm.
 
When I interviewed they said that the subcommittee is where adcom members further discuss candidates they are interested in. Its like a next round of cuts. At least thats what I was told. So I don't believe that just because the big committee met, that means no more acceptances go out. When the subcommittee is done meeting, thats when you can start sweating.

I heard that each of the sub committees were responsible for deciding among the group of applicants that its members interviewed. I think there are also special subcommittees for URM. If the subcommittee voted to move someone to the full committee then the full committee would almost always accept that person's nomination for acceptance. If the subcommittee is meeting then I would think it would be a prelude to a full committee meeting, but with the new Dean things could have changed.
 
I actually had a dream the other night where I did just that. In the dream, I showed up, and when asked if I was admitted when my name was not on the admitted list, "I replied, well you didn't not admit me." I doubt this would work in real life though. Too bad.
 
I actually had a dream the other night where I did just that. In the dream, I showed up, and when asked if I was admitted when my name was not on the admitted list, "I replied, well you didn't not admit me." I doubt this would work in real life though. Too bad.


haha - that's pretty good. We could try it?

As I said earlier, I have been lucky enough to get into 2 schools that are more competitive and have still heard nothing back from UNC (interviewed in October), so I seriously think there are more acceptances to be had - keep hopes up. But this is all speculation...only time will tell...
 
Well, she has told me that they ARE mailing out acceptances letters on the 31st. I'm hoping that there is good news for some of us next week. While I think it will be majority waitlist/rejection letters I hope at least some of us get good news...
 
Bluesky,

Did you know of anyone that found out in late March or Early April that they were accepted to UNC in your MS1 class?

When did you interview and hear from UNC?

I interviewed the last week of September and got my call the last week of January. From what I heard from other people, it seems like a bunch of us all got phone calls that same Monday. Almost as if they accepted a large bunch at once - but outside of my friends, I have no idea how many other people found out that day. I know of people who interviewed as late as February and got in (without being waitlisted), no idea how long it took them to get accepted though.
 
Just for some words of encouragement: (sorry if this is a little long)

Although they probably have given most (not all) acceptances out, I know of someone who interviewed at the end of February and got in about 2 weeks ago (very quick turnaround time).

Just a few things to keep in mind. Although the economy sucks and a lot of people will accept their admission to UNC for financial reasons, do remember that just because UNC has offered all of its spots, does not mean that all of those people will attend UNC. A significant number of people will be waiting until financial aid packages come out in April to see if they are offered any money from other schools that they may have acceptances for. I know that seems like a long time to wait (or keep waiting) but that's just the way it is.

If you get accepted, that's awesome! If you get waitlisted, don't get discouraged because you could get off at any time. At the same time, if you don't get off the waitlist, find out what you need to improve and DO IT for next year. Just because you got waitlisted this year doesn't mean you'll get in next year. I know a few people who got waitlisted and then rejected the following year because they didn't make significant improvements.

At the same time, if you get rejected...DO WHAT YOU NEED TO DO. Pursuing medicine is a marathon. If you have to take a year off, it really is not a big deal in the grand scheme of things, although it may seem like the end of the world at the time. I have taken two years off since graduating and it was probably one of the best decisions of my life (although it was unplanned). You will mature a great deal in a year when you are not in school and on your own.

All that being said, good luck to everyone waiting. I hope you all get in, but if you don't, keep your chin up and keep on working. It will happen eventually. I've said it many times before on these boards: If you want to be a physician(or anything else), YOU are the only person that can prevent you from getting there.

-A
 
Aladdin,

Didn't you apply 3 times before you were admitted to UNC? If that doesn't shout perseverance, I don't know what does.
 
do you feel like you've wasted the past 3 years?

Well, 3 application cycles is only 2 years. I graduated in 2007.

But regardless, I don't feel like I've wasted them at all. Sorry to add on, but to second what SpaceCaesar said, I really feel like I have matured more in the last year and half than I did all of college. Obviously, I was not planning on taking time off, but looking back on it, it was definitely best for me.
 
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I also spent two years out of school before getting accepted (but not to UNC! which is why I still keep checking this forum...). Not a waste at all! I'm actually very grateful for my "time off", and a chance to see what it's like in the real world, out of school. I have no doubt that it'll make me a better doctor, and it certainly has humbled me.
 
I talked to my advisor again today because I'm getting anxious to know whats going on at UNC. She said that our university has had a few acceptances but not nearly as many as in the past.

That could mean several things (including the possibility that they just didn't find what they were looking for in most of the applicants from my school)...

Has anyone else heard anything from your universities? I go to a large public NC university by the way...
 
I dont think anyone else from my school has been accepted this year...No idea.

If everyone that was able to has responded to the second look on SaaS...there is still 50+ spots left.

Best of luck to yall!
 
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I talked to my advisor again today because I'm getting anxious to know whats going on at UNC. She said that our university has had a few acceptances but not nearly as many as in the past.

That could mean several things (including the possibility that they just didn't find what they were looking for in most of the applicants from my school)...

Has anyone else heard anything from your universities? I go to a large public NC university by the way...

NC state University right?


Everyone will hear by march 31st is what I was basically told by Joni. I talked to her for like 4-5 minutes just about the process and the slowness of it compared to other schools. She said they do their best and everyone who hasn't been notified so far will receive their notifications mailed on that date (3/31). (waitlists, acceptances, and rejections). Also, Joni said that when people call to ask the number of spots filled to date, she goes by estimation. She also doesn't know the exact number.


But,
I hope that date is accurate. I guess only time will tell.
 
Wonder why they decided to make rest of us suffer till the very end.
If Sas is accurate, guess there's at most about 55 seats unconfirmed, which I'm hoping is true and the rest will be filled out by next week. Seems quite of bit of students that are confirmed for second look are from unc, duke, or nc state.
Guess we'll all find out next week.
 
Hey y'all, I just got into Chapel Hill!!!! I am sooo happy!!!! I was an idiot and only applied to 6 schools, UNCCH was my first choice and the only one I got into (although I was waitlisted at some others). So I was extremely lucky.

so...in case you're wondering...I interviewed on January 5th. And I got my phone call today, or technically Wednesday. I may have gotten my phone call earlier than others who were accepted because I was keeping in contact with a recruiter.

well...I am so psyched!!!! oh yes, and I am in-state. Carolina here I come <3
 
congrat!! thats awesome

now im just really confused about the whole process, when are we supposed to hear back by again?? i thought they were mailing everything out March 31?
 
congrat!! thats awesome

now im just really confused about the whole process, when are we supposed to hear back by again?? i thought they were mailing everything out March 31?

I think Lauren87 was saying that she may have found out earlier because she was in contact with someone in the school...
 
This actually sort of gives me hope that there are still acceptances being given out.
 
NC state University right?


Everyone will hear by march 31st is what I was basically told by Joni. I talked to her for like 4-5 minutes just about the process and the slowness of it compared to other schools. She said they do their best and everyone who hasn't been notified so far will receive their notifications mailed on that date (3/31). (waitlists, acceptances, and rejections). Also, Joni said that when people call to ask the number of spots filled to date, she goes by estimation. She also doesn't know the exact number.


But,
I hope that date is accurate. I guess only time will tell.


So no more notifications by phone call, just snail mail?
 
for those of you going to second look, what do you consider to be the dress code?
 
WOOOO second look. Who's pumped?? Does anyone know what girls should wear? Please don't tell me "business casual," because after 21 years, I'm still unclear as to what exactly that means!
 
WOOOO second look. Who's pumped?? Does anyone know what girls should wear? Please don't tell me "business casual," because after 21 years, I'm still unclear as to what exactly that means!

business casual...😀

Definitely easier for guys than girls
 
WOOOO second look. Who's pumped?? Does anyone know what girls should wear? Please don't tell me "business casual," because after 21 years, I'm still unclear as to what exactly that means!
If you have a nice stomach...I vote bikini. Im excited, and a little nervous at the same time.
 
Apparently decisions go out tomorrow and we will all know BY the 31st depending on where you live and how long the mail will take to get there... I am wondering if they send out e-mails also...
 
Apparently decisions go out tomorrow and we will all know BY the 31st depending on where you live and how long the mail will take to get there... I am wondering if they send out e-mails also...
let the pandemonium commence.


Ready.


GO!!!
 
Apparently decisions go out tomorrow and we will all know BY the 31st depending on where you live and how long the mail will take to get there... I am wondering if they send out e-mails also...

Where does this information come from? Is this another false tidbit from the rumor mill?

I told myself I will take a full day of being disgusted and then start studying for the MCAT again if things don't go in the best possible way.
 
Where does this information come from? Is this another false tidbit from the rumor mill?

I told myself I will take a full day of being disgusted and then start studying for the MCAT again if things don't go in the best possible way.


one day plus the time it takes to recover from the hang over, right....????
 
Apparently decisions go out tomorrow and we will all know BY the 31st depending on where you live and how long the mail will take to get there... I am wondering if they send out e-mails also...
After reading that message, I walked my dogs and decided to check the mail on the way back in.

Well, after opening up the mailbox, I saw a large envelope that looked like it was stuffed, and yeah - there was a UNC emblem in the upper left corner...

After I started to get excited, I pulled it out, only to see it was addressed to my fiancee and was from the UNC student stores for her graduation stuff.

Crap.
 
After reading that message, I walked my dogs and decided to check the mail on the way back in.

Well, after opening up the mailbox, I saw a large envelope that looked like it was stuffed, and yeah - there was a UNC emblem in the upper left corner...

After I started to get excited, I pulled it out, only to see it was addressed to my fiancee and was from the UNC student stores for her graduation stuff.

Crap.

Bummer... I'm def. having nightmares of this sort for next few days 😴
 
What makes it even worse is that supposedly, according to an earlier post, a small envelope does not necessarily mean a rejection . . .

Now when you get the mail you don't even know!
 
No kidding.

The week following my interview, my mom called and goes "there is an envelope from UNC medical school in my mailbox. They can't have made a decision this soon..." After getting all worried I had been rejected after only one week, it turned out to be just the NC residency letter.
 
to the outside world, we must all look pretty crazy. just a side note
 
I guess it's a good thing if my parents are opening the mail and I am halfway around the world just hoping and praying....let's go heels!!!
 
I've already told my boyfriend that he's opening the letter. I don't think I can handle it. Please don't let it ruin my weekend.....

Good Hunting to everyone still waiting!
 
I've already told my boyfriend that he's opening the letter. I don't think I can handle it. Please don't let it ruin my weekend.....

Good Hunting to everyone still waiting!


if sent today, we probably wont get it until next Monday, no?
 
just got off the phone with joni to ask her if letters were being sent out today, and she said that "all letters will be sent out by the end of the month"
also, when i asked her how many spots were still available, she said she had no idea....
here's to more waiting....:scared:
 
Just so everyone knows, I got the info. by calling the school, so its not a rumor! They also said it could either be a phone call or a letter which only makes me want to go even crazier. Further adding to the madness, I dropped my phone in a toilet last night, so I really hope they don't try calling....
 
Just so everyone knows, I got the info. by calling the school, so its not a rumor! They also said it could either be a phone call or a letter which only makes me want to go even crazier. Further adding to the madness, I dropped my phone in a toilet last night, so I really hope they don't try calling....

awww I'm sorry about your phone! I thought I lost mine last weekend through last Tuesday...its no fun knowing that some one might have awesome news for you and you wouldn't even know!
 
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