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

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If you don't mind me asking, when were the interview dates available?
They don't give you dates to choose from unfortunately. Instead you give them your preference for which day of the week (pick 3) and also list the dates that you are unavailable since they don't reschedule interviews. Then you get an email from them with a scheduled date and time (morning or afternoon session)
 
This is the first time I'm posting anything like this, but... I feel like it's pretty likely I'll be headed down to Los Angeles this summer to join the incoming class!
 
This is the first time I'm posting anything like this, but... I feel like it's pretty likely I'll be headed down to Los Angeles this summer to join the incoming class!

Wow! Hi possible future classmate!

*Who's EXCITED?*

🙂
 
This is the first time I'm posting anything like this, but... I feel like it's pretty likely I'll be headed down to Los Angeles this summer to join the incoming class!
Congrats and welcome to the family!
 
If my interview is scheduled for mid-March, can I assume that I am interviewing for a spot in the wait list? 😕
 
My secondary just updated to "Letter Sent"... was blank this morning. Unfortunately I can't click anything. So I have no idea what the letter says. Is this bad news???

Edit: Accepted!
 
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My "final decision letter" was sent, but no accepted student checklist? what is going on???
 
To be honest, I don't think they send anything other than acceptances this early based on skimming through last year's thread. I think it's a good sign.
 
@pyrrion89 @CaliLover777 you guys have a "final decision letter sent"? when did you both interview if you dont mind me asking?

Mid-November. I should add some people who interviewed after me have already gotten their final decision letters, so I am unsure if interview date really correlates with anything meaningful.
 
Like someone mentioned before, I think Geffen sends out acceptances in rounds based on merit (accept the best first) rather than by the date of the interview, because someone had been accepted with an interview date in January.

Maybe someone could back me up?
Juan Solo?
dbeast?
 
Like someone mentioned before, I think Geffen sends out acceptances in rounds based on merit (accept the best first) rather than by the date of the interview, because someone had been accepted with an interview date in January.

Maybe someone could back me up?
Juan Solo?
dbeast?

For the regular Geffen program I would say that is typically the case. ( I was an early March acceptance, so hang in there. Many more acceptances to come out.)
 
Like someone mentioned before, I think Geffen sends out acceptances in rounds based on merit (accept the best first) rather than by the date of the interview, because someone had been accepted with an interview date in January.

Maybe someone could back me up?
Juan Solo?
dbeast?

Don't worry, I got your back. Wait, what was the question?

I'd also like to re-emphasize my post that got buried on the last page that all the new Geffen scholars have to buy us breakfast burritos every Wednesday.
 
I'd also like to re-emphasize my post that got buried on the last page that all the new Geffen scholars have to buy us breakfast burritos every Wednesday.


You get me in, and a Geffen Scholarship and I'll make that happen (I cannot promise participation of all Geffen Scholars, but do you really need up to 30ish breakfast burritos each, i mean I know 3rd year has crazy hours but that is just an excessive amount of food).
 
Don't worry, I got your back. Wait, what was the question?

I'd also like to re-emphasize my post that got buried on the last page that all the new Geffen scholars have to buy us breakfast burritos every Wednesday.

What is it about Wednesday? I'm thinking Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, AND Wednesday!

What kind of sauce do you want?

😉
 
What is it about Wednesday? I'm thinking Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, AND Wednesday!

What kind of sauce do you want?

😉
I just want to let you know that I will also be expecting a burrito. I prefer hot/spicy sauce. Thank you 😉
 
I just want to let you know that I will also be expecting a burrito. I prefer hot/spicy sauce. Thank you 😉
It is an honor to be given the opportunity to buy you a hot/spicy sauced burrito! Thank you for giving me the chance to show my burrito-buying abilities. I truly appreciate your generosity and I will not let you down!
 
Is ucla done interviewing? Haven't heard anything since submitting my secondary.
 
Excited and nervous about my interview this week. Any chance I'll be seeing you there Juan? I guess Dbeast can come too 😛
 
Which day is it?
Wednesday, so does this mean I'll be seeing you.

Also, instead of burritos, if I get into UCLA with a Geffen Scholarship I'll bring a whole burrito food truck for everyone to have burritos. I'd be that excited about it lol
 
Wednesday, so does this mean I'll be seeing you.

Also, instead of burritos, if I get into UCLA with a Geffen Scholarship I'll bring a whole burrito food truck for everyone to have burritos. I'd be that excited about it lol

I can try and drop by or we can meet up after your interview if you have any questions. I am not leading the tour tomorrow. Let me know.
 
My interview is at 1145 is that normal?
If you mean the actual interview, no its not. If you mean that your interview day starts at 11:45, then yes. That means you're in the afternoon session. You meet in the admissions office at 11:45, get the tour/lunch, then do interviews after.
 
How are you supposed to send your Fall transcript to them? Do I have my school send it to Amcas, and ask them to forward it, or do I have them send it straight to DGSOM? Also, when is the earliest you can hear back after your interview? I interviewed a week ago does the admissions committee meet every week, every two weeks, etc?
 
How are you supposed to send your Fall transcript to them? Do I have my school send it to Amcas, and ask them to forward it, or do I have them send it straight to DGSOM? Also, when is the earliest you can hear back after your interview? I interviewed a week ago does the admissions committee meet every week, every two weeks, etc?
Calm down there buddy. Take it easy. First off you don't have to send anything until you decide to matriculate at Ucla, that is after you have been accepted of course.

Acceptances will be trickling out. Be patient.
 
My secondary just updated to "Letter Sent"... was blank this morning. Unfortunately I can't click anything. So I have no idea what the letter says. Is this bad news???

Edit: Accepted!
Congrats! Snail mail or e-mail notification? Thanks.
 
[email protected]

I've sent all my updates to this address and have always gotten a response, even if it took a little bit of time (up to a week)


Funny, they never replied to that one.

I ended up resending the letter 3 times and I guess that may look pretty bad on my part...

I just need a confirmation!

They did say thanks after I sent them a thank-you note after my interview though....
 
Funny, they never replied to that one.

I ended up resending the letter 3 times and I guess that may look pretty bad on my part...

I just need a confirmation!

They did say thanks after I sent them a thank-you note after my interview though....
I never got a response to my thank you note, but I sent it via snail mail. Wonder if they ever got it.....
 
Funny, they never replied to that one.

I ended up resending the letter 3 times and I guess that may look pretty bad on my part...

I just need a confirmation!

They did say thanks after I sent them a thank-you note after my interview though....
I sent mine back in early December and got a response a week later but my friend sent an LOI a couple of weeks ago, then got an II a day or two later, but never got any confirmation from them either regarding his LOI. Maybe they're too backed up/busy with decisions to give an acknowledgement email?
 
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Calm down there buddy. Take it easy. First off you don't have to send anything until you decide to matriculate at Ucla, that is after you have been accepted of course.

Acceptances will be trickling out. Be patient.
But on the status application website it says that they requested a transcript from me on 12/17/13, and it's not been received. I assume that is supposed to be my fall 2013 grades?
 
But on the status application website it says that they requested a transcript from me on 12/17/13, and it's not been received. I assume that is supposed to be my fall 2013 grades?

It will say that for everyone. But go ahead and send if you like.
 
Super excited about tomorrow, gonna have to brave the terrible traffic on the 405, and it might rain no less. Which means I probably should leave 3 hours before instead of 2 -______-
 
Super excited about tomorrow, gonna have to brave the terrible traffic on the 405, and it might rain no less. Which means I probably should leave 3 hours before instead of 2 -______-

Hope you made it on time. There was some nasty traffic today.
 
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