2009-2010 University of Utah Application Thread

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If you get accepted your status page will change before you receive your acceptance by snail mail. When I received my snail mail acceptance I went online immediately and noticed the changes had been made (deposit requested, transcript requests, grad application, etc.) . But as mentioned before the U does not e-mail status changes.

Good luck to the rest of you waiting
 
You can change my +1 to a -1. I'm an Idaho applicant that just got rejected. But don't worry about me because I have an acceptance at U of Iowa & I have an interview at U of Washington in a few weeks.
 
Does anyone know if there is a certain day letters come via snail mail or is it random each week?
 
usu21 said:
Does anyone know if there is a certain day letters come via snail mail or is it random each week?
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If I remember correctly they said that the admissions committee meets Tuesday of every week, so maybe Wednesday is when they are sent out.
 
elliotkw9 said:
Oh, thanks. My mistake.
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I had my interview yesterday. OOS. I was pretty impressed. I was told during the orientation that letters will be sent out at the end of March, so we should get them very early April.

There is only one more group of students interviewing, next week I think.
 
koobs said:
I had my interview yesterday. OOS. I was pretty impressed. I was told during the orientation that letters will be sent out at the end of March, so we should get them very early April.

There is only one more group of students interviewing, next week I think.
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I was told the same thing when I went for my interview. Man I hate waiting.
 
utah3219 said:
People are so quiet on here. You'd think people would be discussing if they will be bringing the class back up to 102 students, I guess not.
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They rejected all the people that talk....myself included.
 
filhodeinferno said:
They rejected all the people that talk....myself included.
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Are you trying to say that I don't talk?
:whoa:

I'm just messing with you only because I know you have already been accepted somewhere else. 😀
 
utah3219 said:
People are so quiet on here. You'd think people would be discussing if they will be bringing the class back up to 102 students, I guess not.
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I know there was extensive talk regarding this a few pages back. I had heard some rumors recently regarding a cigarrette tax increase that would bring in extra money to for the school but I would assume that if that was the case the University would be publicly promoting the tax increase and encouraging others to do so as well which they haven't as far as I know.

Unless I hear otherwise, I expect the class to remain the same size and will not change back until there is consistant source of funds to finance the additional students and who knows when that will happen. I find that it is always easier to lose money than get it back!!!
 
Toketa said:
I know there was extensive talk regarding this a few pages back. I had heard some rumors recently regarding a cigarrette tax increase that would bring in extra money to for the school but I would assume that if that was the case the University would be publicly promoting the tax increase and encouraging others to do so as well which they haven't as far as I know.
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I'm pretty certain that if the cigarette tax goes through, the class size will indeed return to its previous size. The Dean of the medical school told the students this several weeks ago (I heard directly from my friend who is a MS1). I've also seen this in print, both in the University's newspaper and either the Salt Lake Tribune or Deseret News. So hopefully it's true and hopefully it gets passed! :xf: It'd be bad news for smokers, but great news for us!
 
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MDiggity said:
I'm pretty certain that if the cigarette tax goes through, the class size will indeed return to its previous size. The Dean of the medical school told the students this several weeks ago (I heard directly from my friend who is a MS1). I've also seen this in print, both in the University's newspaper and either the Salt Lake Tribune or Deseret News. So hopefully it's true and hopefully it gets passed! :xf: It'd be bad news for smokers, but great news for us!
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Ok, so what are the chances that goes through in time for the entering class in 2010? Further, what are the chances that it goes through in time, and they call me up and say that 20 extra spots came up and they want me on board after all? :xf::laugh:
 
filhodeinferno said:
Ok, so what are the chances that goes through in time for the entering class in 2010? Further, what are the chances that it goes through in time, and they call me up and say that 20 extra spots came up and they want me on board after all? :xf::laugh:
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Don't count on it... Sorry.

A Senate committee voted 4-3 Thursday to shoot down a bill that would nearly triple the tax on tobacco products statewide.
http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_14472071
 
Atom bum said:
Don't count on it... Sorry.

A Senate committee voted 4-3 Thursday to shoot down a bill that would nearly triple the tax on tobacco products statewide.
http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_14472071
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Looks like I was wrong. After doing some research, It turns out that the cigarette tax increase rumor was absolutely true. Here are a few articles including ones from the University suggesting how it would increase class size.

http://medicine.utah.edu/alumni/Physician%20Shortage/Index%20-%20Physician%20Shortage.htm

http://medicine.utah.edu/alumni/Physician Shortage/Cigarette Tax - Utah.htm

http://www.dailyutahchronicle.com/news/cigarette-tax-hike-could-restore-class-size-1.1727605

Unfortunately, as was stated earlier "A Senate committee voted 4-3 Thursday to shoot down a bill that would nearly triple the tax on tobacco products statewide". Thanks Atom bum for posting the link to that article in the Trib.

Here is another article regarding how this bill was originally shot down and how Representative Christensen is trying to revive it. It also talks about the Governors stance on this issue and why he is opposed to the increase.

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/...-tax-bill-snuffed-out-another-smoldering.html
 
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bainrd said:
"$1 million » for University of Utah Medical School"
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I think it's encouraging that there's even one senator out there trying to get money for the school. It's sad though that SOM's piece of the pie has already been cut down so significantly. Add to that the very anti-tax political climate we have now, it's unlikely such a bill will get passed this year.
 
jordhen86 said:
I think it's encouraging that there's even one senator out there trying to get money for the school. It's sad though that SOM's piece of the pie has already been cut down so significantly. Add to that the very anti-tax political climate we have now, it's unlikely such a bill will get passed this year.
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Agreed
 
I just spoke with admissions to clear up exactly when we all would be notified about decisions. I had heard and been told around the 15th of March, but the receptionist told me letters would not be sent out until the END of the month for the majority of people. March 31st, she said. So another whole month basically. I don't know where I've been getting this March 15 idea...😡
 
doktor said:
I just spoke with admissions to clear up exactly when we all would be notified about decisions. I had heard and been told around the 15th of March, but the receptionist told me letters would not be sent out until the END of the month for the majority of people. March 31st, she said. So another whole month basically. I don't know where I've been getting this March 15 idea...😡
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In the past (at least last year), it was around March 15th that they sent out letters, and when I interviewed in October, they told me March 15th as well. Since then they've changed to the first part of April. Best of luck to everyone. If anyone hears anything, be sure to post!
 
so i was told they accept 19 out of state, of which 8 are from idaho, so 11 not from idaho. does anybody know if the 11 includes the out of state for md/phd slots?

also, immediately after i interviewed i got an e-mail letter telling me about research opportunities and the md/phd program and telling me to contact them if i'm interested in applying but the date said by November 1st, so i was a little confused by the e-mail. just wondering if other ppl also received the same e-mail or if it was sent to all people who interviewed but was no longer valid after november 1st?


also, who here is out of state and has an acceptance? care to share?
 
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mauiii said:
so i was told they accept 19 out of state, of which 8 are from idaho, so 11 not from idaho. does anybody know if the 11 includes the out of state for md/phd slots?

also, immediately after i interviewed i got an e-mail letter telling me about research opportunities and the md/phd program and telling me to contact them if i'm interested in applying but the date said by November 1st, so i was a little confused by the e-mail. just wondering if other ppl also received the same e-mail or if it was sent to all people who interviewed but was no longer valid after november 1st?


also, who here is out of state and has an acceptance? care to share?
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I think that everyone I know who interviewed received that same email about the md/phd program. Not sure about the OOS questions you asked.
 
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mauiii said:
so i was told they accept 19 out of state, of which 8 are from idaho, so 11 not from idaho. does anybody know if the 11 includes the out of state for md/phd slots?

also, immediately after i interviewed i got an e-mail letter telling me about research opportunities and the md/phd program and telling me to contact them if i'm interested in applying but the date said by November 1st, so i was a little confused by the e-mail. just wondering if other ppl also received the same e-mail or if it was sent to all people who interviewed but was no longer valid after november 1st?


also, who here is out of state and has an acceptance? care to share?
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Yea, I think everyone got that email about the MD/PhD program. I should've applied when I had the chance, but I didn't have much lab experience when I submitted. I asked if it was too late sometime in October after I interviewed, and they said it was for regular admission. But you can apply after your 2nd year of school. It was actually kinda confusing...
 
Got rejected today (weird that somehow I got a rejection letter on a Sunday). I kind of had an inkling a long time ago that Utah was not for me, but now I know with every fiber of my being beyond a shadow of a doubt that the U truly is not for me.

Its a pitty for Jim that the ball didn't go in the hoop. But for me, its better in this case that the ball didn't go in the hoop.

I wish every U hopeful the utmost success. For those with big Utah dreams I hope the ball goes in the hoop.
 
clearsight said:
Got rejected today (weird that somehow I got a rejection letter on a Sunday). I kind of had an inkling a long time ago that Utah was not for me, but now I know with every fiber of my being beyond a shadow of a doubt that the U truly is not for me.

Its a pitty for Jim that the ball didn't go in the hoop. But for me, its better in this case that the ball didn't go in the hoop.

I wish every U hopeful the utmost success. For those with big Utah dreams I hope the ball goes in the hoop.
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Haha, well played, Clearsight. Your church humor is not lost on this thread. Sorry to hear about the rejection. I will admit I Sdn-stalked you and see that not only did you interview at two Ivy leagues, but you also have another acceptance, so well done. Good luck.
 
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My glass is half full 🙂🙂🙂 ::: Thus it sounds pretty sweet to me 🙂🙂🙂

"But for me, its better in this case that the ball didn't go in the hoop.
I wish every U hopeful the utmost success."

And congrats also to your future medical career...
 
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clearsight said:
Got rejected today (weird that somehow I got a rejection letter on a Sunday). I kind of had an inkling a long time ago that Utah was not for me, but now I know with every fiber of my being beyond a shadow of a doubt that the U truly is not for me.

Its a pitty for Jim that the ball didn't go in the hoop. But for me, its better in this case that the ball didn't go in the hoop.

I wish every U hopeful the utmost success. For those with big Utah dreams I hope the ball goes in the hoop.
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As long as you get accepted somewhere, who cares where you go...so congrats on your other acceptance! @ least that's my outlook on it. Whatever school you go to, MD will be behind your name in the next few years.
 
doktor said:
I feel it... the end is near....
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The wait has been so long that it almost seems impossible that its almost over.

Is anybody else having a hard time trying not to get their hopes up for Utah? I have been pretty good up until now of telling myself not to count on Utah for an acceptance and to treat it as a rejection. However, as we near the mid-late March and everyday a certain letter is absent from my mailbox, I find myself actually starting to visualize what it would be like to attend. :shrug:
 
Toketa said:
The wait has been so long that it almost seems impossible that its almost over.

Is anybody else having a hard time trying not to get their hopes up for Utah? I have been pretty good up until now of telling myself not to count on Utah for an acceptance and to treat it as a rejection. However, as we near the mid-late March and everyday a certain letter is absent from my mailbox, I find myself actually starting to visualize what it would be like to attend. :shrug:
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I feel the same way, Toketa. I don't want to get my hopes up, but I envision walking to the mailbox and finding a small, but slightly thicker envelope from Utah Medical school about everyday.

It's hard to not get the hopes up. Especially after all of this time.
 
doktor said:
I feel the same way, Toketa. I don't want to get my hopes up, but I envision walking to the mailbox and finding a small, but slightly thicker envelope from Utah Medical school about everyday.

It's hard to not get the hopes up. Especially after all of this time.
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That's what they're waiting for. They're waiting for you to let your guard down and get your hopes up so they can cut you off...at least that's what happened to me.

No, but in all seriousness, good luck to you all. Especially you Toketa:meanie::luck::xf:😍:laugh:👎idea:👍
 
filhodeinferno said:
That's what they're waiting for. They're waiting for you to let your guard down and get your hopes up so they can cut you off...at least that's what happened to me.

No, but in all seriousness, good luck to you all. Especially you Toketa:meanie::luck::xf:😍:laugh:👎idea:👍
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Thanks Filho! :highfive:
 
doktor said:
I feel the same way, Toketa. I don't want to get my hopes up, but I envision walking to the mailbox and finding a small, but slightly thicker envelope from Utah Medical school about everyday.

It's hard to not get the hopes up. Especially after all of this time.
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Great, now you got me envisioning the same thing :laugh:. A little positive energy and hope can't hurt right?
 
Toketa said:
Great, now you got me envisioning the same thing :laugh:. A little positive energy and hope can't hurt right?
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Then some of us might get letters on April Fool's Day and we will have to wonder . . . :xf:
 
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