2013-2014 University of California - Los Angeles (Geffen) Application Thread

[Juan Solo]

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Interviews do start sometime in October though, according to the lady at tour guide training.

Oh I don't doubt that they will start this month.

 

[RocDiva4040]

Oh I don't doubt that they will start this month.

It says in the email of the supplemental invite that interviews will be happening October-January. U think they'll run late?

That sucks because I already have an interview in cali on nov. 1st, and I really can't afford to fly to the West Coast twice 🙁

 

[milkandcereal]

He said that he doesn't doubt they will start this month, meaning he thinks they WILL start this month.

 

[RocDiva4040]

Oh my bad. I didn't see the "don't".

 

[TooFoolForCool]

Double negatives

 

[byaaaaaaah23]

Double negatives

just like immature T cells

 

[BurberryDoc]

It says in the email of the supplemental invite that interviews will be happening October-January. U think they'll run late?

That sucks because I already have an interview in cali on nov. 1st, and I really can't afford to fly to the West Coast twice 🙁

Can I have the second Cali interview? Since you won't be able to go?

 

[RocDiva4040]

Can I have the second Cali interview? Since you won't be able to go?

If I get an II, I'll make a way someway somehow. But yea these med school expenses are no bueno 🙁

 

[byaaaaaaah23]

If I get an II, I'll make a way someway somehow. But yea these med school expenses are no bueno 🙁

I totally understand this but keep in mind that DGSOM has a ton of scholarships to give away, so spending $500 for a plane ticket to interview here may pay off in the long run. Just something to keep in mind, especially since I think we have a lot of scholarships compared to other schools. The new scholarships may also free up more need-based aid too.

 

[RocDiva4040]

I totally understand this but keep in mind that DGSOM has a ton of scholarships to give away, so spending $500 for a plane ticket to interview here may pay off in the long run. Just something to keep in mind, especially since I think we have a lot of scholarships compared to other schools. The new scholarships may also free up more need-based aid too.

Ahh nice. That's good to know. Thanks.

 

[Juan Solo]

Ahh nice. That's good to know. Thanks.

Yeah I would make that trip to LA if I got an II.

... Well I guess technically I did.

 

[McRunner]

Submitted UCLA. Now the waiting game commences.

Juan better put a bug in the adcoms ear about me!

 

[BurberryDoc]

Submitted UCLA. Now the waiting game commences.

Juan better put a bug in the adcoms ear about me!

Too late. I already told the ADCOM to take me over anyone else from the east coast 😛

 

[TooFoolForCool]

Too late. I already told the ADCOM to take me over anyone else from the east coast 😛

Pssshhhh

 

[BurberryDoc]

Pssshhhh

Pffffffft. lol

 

[Juan Solo]

Submitted UCLA. Now the waiting game commences.

Juan better put a bug in the adcoms ear about me!

Good luck. Hopefully we will see on a tour/interview here soon!

 

[RocDiva4040]

Yeah I would make that trip to LA if I got an II.

... Well I guess technically I did.

I'm so anxious about this. I really hope they show me some love. Trying to wait two more weeks max before booking my flight.

 

[Juan Solo]

I'm so anxious about this. I really hope they show me some love. Trying to wait two more weeks max before booking my flight.

Yeah I know what you mean. I think I made three independent trips to Southern California.

 

[ChemEngMD]

Hmmm....is this a good or bad sign...just received a secondary invite after over 2 months of waiting...wondering if I'm going to submit it then be rejected the next day

 

[SilentSoldier]

Secondary Invite!!!! This second application is already better than last time since I was rejected pre secondary here last time. Great Success!!!

 

[neilpryde21]

Hmmm....is this a good or bad sign...just received a secondary invite after over 2 months of waiting...wondering if I'm going to submit it then be rejected the next day

Someone once mentioned how sometimes getting a secondary later on after a thorough review of your app is better than someone who passes an autoscreen (though UCLA may not have an auto screen like Vandy) because then it means they liked your application as a whole as opposed to your numbers were above their cutoff formula. Just make sure you do an awesome job with their secondary questions (there are some many lol) Good luck!

 

[ChemEngMD]

Someone once mentioned how sometimes getting a secondary later on after a thorough review of your app is better than someone who passes an autoscreen (though UCLA may not have an auto screen like Vandy) because then it means they liked your application as a whole as opposed to your numbers were above their cutoff formula. Just make sure you do an awesome job with their secondary questions (there are some many lol) Good luck!

Thanks! I haven't written a secondary essay in almost 2 months...let's see if I've still got some fuel in the tank

 

[ChemEngMD]

Question before I flush $80:

Did we ever clear up the English requirement for Geffen? Was it one semester of composition and one semester of a writing intensive course (that can be outside of the English department) or does it need to be two classes with the English department code?

Thanks!

 

[Juan Solo]

Thanks! I haven't written a secondary essay in almost 2 months...let's see if I've still got some fuel in the tank

You got this.

 

[swift3y]

Why does UCLA always seem to move so slowly? With its secondaries and now the II's...

 

[Juan Solo]

Why does UCLA always seem to move so slowly? With its secondaries and now the II's...

They don't seem to, they do move slowly.

 

[RocDiva4040]

Hmmm....is this a good or bad sign...just received a secondary invite after over 2 months of waiting...wondering if I'm going to submit it then be rejected the next day

Secondary Invite!!!! This second application is already better than last time since I was rejected pre secondary here last time. Great Success!!!

Congrats guys!!! 🙂

 

[Robe55son]

I shall see! Still deciding on my schools lists.

 

[dbeast]

Just a heads up, the first years are headed to Vegas, and the second years have exams. I, however, am on clinic, so I'll do my best to fill in and answer questions in the meantime.

 

[Juan Solo]

Just a heads up, the first years are headed to Vegas, and the second years have exams. I, however, am on clinic, so I'll do my best to fill in and answer questions in the meantime.

This is true!

 

[SilentSoldier]

This is true!

You not going to vegas Juan?

 

[Paligapp]

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[TooFoolForCool]

Interview invite for DGSOM!!!

UCLA undergrad, non-trad, complete 8/11/13

Ah, so it begins.

 

[Juan Solo]

You not going to vegas Juan?

I was originally going to. However, plans changed in the coming weeks for me. I guess I will just have to celebrates in sunny Los Angeles. Rough life. 🙂

 

[Juan Solo]

Interview invite for DGSOM!!!

UCLA undergrad, non-trad, complete 8/11/13

Congrats. Hopefully see you around on interview day. Good luck!

 

[Paligapp]

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[Juan Solo]

Thanks Juan, but can you show me around campus in less than 12 parsecs?

I don't know if I am that strong with the force

 

[LuciusVorenus]

 

[CrunchyTeddy]

Does anyone know what UCLA is referring to in the interview confirmation page when they write "Please remember to send us your official school transcripts as soon as possible." Does this mean that we should send them a separate college transcript?

 

[Juan Solo]

Does anyone know what UCLA is referring to in the interview confirmation page when they write "Please remember to send us your official school transcripts as soon as possible." Does this mean that we should send them a separate college transcript?

You only have to worry about this if you matriculate at UCLA.

 

[SunsFun]

Interview invite for DGSOM!!!

UCLA undergrad, non-trad, complete 8/11/13

What's your stats if you don't mind sharing?

 

[CrunchyTeddy]

Oh I see. Thanks! =)

 

[szelda64]

Interview Invite here as well (a few hours ago, complete 8/6). Excited to be in California again! 🙂

 

[Nicco]

Complete: 8/9/2013
Interview Invite: 10/10/2013 (Geffen)

 

[RoseHelene]

Thanks for the updates on interview invites, guys!

Guess I shouldn't worry yet since I wasn't complete until 8/23. But this waiting is hard.

 

[Juan Solo]

Interview Invite here as well (a few hours ago, complete 8/6). Excited to be in California again! 🙂

Congrats!!

 

[OoohShiny]

They have an interesting system to schedule interviews! Anyone know how long they usually take to send a date after the applicant responds with their preference?

 

[Juan Solo]

They have an interesting system to schedule interviews! Anyone know how long they usually take to send a date after the applicant responds with their preference?

Maybe a day or two. Week tops.

 

[acceptmepleaz]

I was originally going to. However, plans changed in the coming weeks for me. I guess I will just have to celebrates in sunny Los Angeles. Rough life. 🙂

Tough choice. Vegas was a real bonding experience my first year from what I recall. Congrats on completing your first block of medical school though! And thanks for so diligently answering questions!

Congrats to everyone else as well for all those interview invites 🙂

 

[pDeluxe]

Question before I flush $80:

Did we ever clear up the English requirement for Geffen? Was it one semester of composition and one semester of a writing intensive course (that can be outside of the English department) or does it need to be two classes with the English department code?

Thanks!

Sorry, didnt check this thread earlier but I emailed them a while ago and they said that one course MUST be within the English dept but the other can be a writing intensive course outside of the English dept. You may be asked to explain (prove?) to them how it fulfills their requirement.