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2011-2012 University of Washington Application Thread
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Wow, this really makes me nervous as another in-state Washingtonian. I'm curious as to why they didn't even give you an interview with those stats and being in-state. Let us know what they tell you!
Does anyone have any idea of what placed "highly on the hold list" means? Does it mean that if someone refuses an interview, I get invited? Or are they basically asking me for more stuff/updates to help them decide to "get me over the edge" and interivew?
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When were you complete and are you an out of region candidate?
I'm OOR and I was just complete today....never seen a school write Congratulations! for being complete on a secondary haha....
Im out of state and I guess I was complete sometime end of July - beginning of August.
The email says they can't interview me now but I am highly placed on the hold list and that they will review my application again during the next committee meeting. How often do they have these committee meetings?
No idea other than that it'd take "maybe a month or more" to review my application for competitiveness of an interview based on what the e-mail I received said.
I applied mid July and never even received a secondary application. I know they have no problem rejecting candidates, so I am a little confused why I have never heard from them. Could they possibly be taking this long to decide whether to grant a secondary invite?
I am in the same boat. I received the preliminary e-mail on August 8th, and nothing since then. I am also hoping that no news is good news for this school. Are you planning on calling or e-mailing Admissions about your status? I was thinking about it, but didn't want to come off as a nuisance since I am sure they are quite busy with other stuff. If others have had a positive experience with contacting them, then maybe I will put together a letter of interest, update, and inquiry about status all into one letter/ e-mail.
Based on past application cycles the interviews for in-state applicants should start coming out by email around next week. Good luck!
It's funny how we're applying to the same schools from one corner of the country to another haha....anyways, to give you some insight, I got the preliminary e-mail on 7/25, passed the screening on 8/18, complete 9/6, and now waiting to see if I'm competitive enough for an interview. I think unless you're from WWAMI or applying MD/PHD/MSTP, the only way you're getting a secondary is if you have a ton of experience working with the medically underserved so if you were going to write a letter or update, go that route. Good luck...it's a brutal screening process for OOR!
Thanks so much for sharing your timeline and advice. I will start putting together an update letter, and pray for the best.
Seems like there hasn't been a whole lot of noise from the UW admissions.
Applications are stressful, so to get away from that whole bit I've been going to concerts and seeing new bands. What are y'all doing for fun (besides applications and work/school of course) ?
Applications are stressful, so to get away from that whole bit I've been going to concerts and seeing new bands. What are y'all doing for fun (besides applications and work/school of course) ?
may I ask what they said your app was lacking?
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Yeah, essentially 2 paragraphs about a couple issues. More experience in the world at large seeing how others live, work, and experience healthcare (spent 3 years abroad non-clinical, know 3 languages). More opportunities to reflect on how my life experiences compare with others (not sure what this means). Additional exposure to the practice of medicine (valid point - i've shadowed only about 100 hours in 3 specialties). A better understanding of healthcare delivery in the U.S. (wasn't really addressed in the secondary... can't I show this understanding or lack thereof face to face?).
Like I said, some points seemed valid while some were hazy. They get so many great applicants I'm not bent out of shape about it. Good luck to the rest of you.
Like I said, some points seemed valid while some were hazy. They get so many great applicants I'm not bent out of shape about it. Good luck to the rest of you.
I'm indignant for you.
I wouldn't worry about it... it sounds like they're just barely starting to roll out interview invites and I doubt it's any specific order right now.
I'm on the same boat! This is so nerve-wracking!
I got the exact same email after my rejection last year, but the general specifics they address made more sense because I had the interview. Since you received other interviews I wouldn't worry too much, because it sounds like you are a fantastic applicant. UW is really big about primary care and underserved populations, even for instate. If you end up reapplying I would work towards obtaining these types of experiences. Thanks for sharing your experience and wishing you best of luck in the rest of the cycle!
Interview Invite for late October. In-state. Complete July 18th.
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Very Cool, Congratulations! Major/Undergrad school?
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Uwisconsin Madison. Psych and neuro major
Congrats!!! May I ask when they scheduled you for?
When did you exactly get the complete notice? I'm another OOR that somehow got through the initial screen and was complete in the beginning of September
I was complete more than a month before you, so your file might not have been reviewed yet. Just be patient and hopefully good things will come 🙂
Ummmmm.... yes, yes it is (think of it as a state school servicing 5 states)
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May I ask when you received the initial email from them?
Nah, I'm not anxious at all about it. It was miraculous enough to be an OOR and get past the primary screen. So I'm pretty much treating it like a Hail Mary/playing with house money type of thing.
Interview Invite! Ridiculously excited.
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