2013-2014 University of Massachusetts Application Thread

[2nd_gen_doctor]

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Interviewed 10/22, Accepted 2/21! the relief is incredible!

 

[primordialfruit]

Interviewed 10/22, Accepted 2/21! the relief is incredible!

Congrats!!! 🙂

 

[lifeisgood3]

ACCEPTED on 2/21 !!!! So excited!!!

 

[dochm]

so clearly there was a round of acceptances on friday...congrats to all of you! any idea if this is going to become a weekly tradition?

 

[dochm]

ACCEPTED on 2/21 !!!! So excited!!!

stats please? thanks!

 

[dochm]

Thanks, everyone! 🙂
The past couple of days since I got the email have been incredibly stress-free!

do you mind sharing your stats? Thanks in advance!

 

[PreciousHamburgers]

so clearly there was a round of acceptances on friday...congrats to all of you! any idea if this is going to become a weekly tradition?

From Bruits:

Hi guys, I heard on the grapevine that they have been sending a few acceptances each week for the past several weeks. The initial class should be full by the end of April, and then waitlists/rejections come out (like in previous years). Wishing you all the best.

 

[primordialfruit]

do you mind sharing your stats? Thanks in advance!

Sure!

3.67 GPA (3.65 sGPA), 33 MCAT (11/11/11)
3 publications (1 first author) and otherwise pretty average volunteer/leadership stuff

 

[McMeowerson]

I think it's pretty clear they are accepting only the cream of the crop right now. Congrats to everyone accepted! 😀 You're all stellar applicants.

This average Joe over here will have to wait much longer to hear, I think 🙄

 

[GoPelicans]

whoops

 

[PreciousHamburgers]

It seemed to me based on what was said during the interview orientation that re-applicants are viewed relatively favorably at UMass. I mean, favorably as compared to what people say about re-applicants here on SDN in general. Did anyone else get that sense? Any re-applicants with any anecdotes?

 

[mrusiku]

It seemed to me based on what was said during the interview orientation that re-applicants are viewed relatively favorably at UMass. I mean, favorably as compared to what people say about re-applicants here on SDN in general. Did anyone else get that sense? Any re-applicants with any anecdotes?

I am a reapp with a 72 LizzyM score, but silence post-interview. I have been fortunate to have a moderately succesful reapp cycle, but the silence here is definitely demoralizing. UMASS WHY DON'T YOU LOVE ME???

 

[food2]

It seemed to me based on what was said during the interview orientation that re-applicants are viewed relatively favorably at UMass. I mean, favorably as compared to what people say about re-applicants here on SDN in general. Did anyone else get that sense? Any re-applicants with any anecdotes?

I'm a reapp as well. mid december interview and have heard nothing still. my stats aren't the greatest so i hope they are just choosing the cream of the crop and then giving out acceptances to us lesser mortals in the coming weeks?

 

[food2]

I heard they have umass and northeastern biases. Anyone from there heard back?

 

[jk442]

Haven't posted on this thread before, but thought I'd share my experience.

I'm a reapp, inteviewed mid november and accepted about a week later. Low GPA, high MCAT. Nothing stellar about my app, but I was really confident after the MMI.

 

[hplssrmantcxox]

I heard they have umass and northeastern biases. Anyone from there heard back?

I'm from one of those schools... and no. Dead silence. I interviewed early Dec. Umass send me some love soon 🙁

 

[medflight2018]

Also recently accepted!

How do I join the class of 2018 facebook group?

 

[lifeisgood3]

stats please? thanks!

Yep, GPA: 4.0 MCAT: 36 Accepted 2/21.

 

[primordialfruit]

Also recently accepted!

How do I join the class of 2018 facebook group?

As far as I can tell, there isn't one yet. Not sure if it's historically set up by current students or by a really keen accepted student.

 

[2nd_gen_doctor]

do you mind sharing your stats? Thanks in advance!

yep, GPA: 3.67 MCAT: 31+ varsity college athletics Division I/III, clinical research and volunteer work

 

[medflight2018]

As an FYI for those wondering, there have been at least 86 acceptances so far.

 

[primordialfruit]

As an FYI for those wondering, there have been at least 86 acceptances so far.

Holy cow! How did you get this information? Haha

 

[oshkoro]

Holy cow! How did you get this information? Haha

They sent a financial aid email and didn't suppress the recipient list...haha.

 

[primordialfruit]

They sent a financial aid email and didn't suppress the recipient list...haha.

Oh yes. Just saw that in my inbox now.
Way to go UMass 😛

 

[Hallmark]

Lol, I thought about counting also and letting those still waiting have a heads up!

 

[McMeowerson]

As an FYI for those wondering, there have been at least 86 acceptances so far.

You're my hero for counting. Finally, some answers! Thank you

 

[medflight2018]

Lol, I thought about counting also and letting those still waiting have a heads up!

I thought about counting, and then I realized a 5 second copy / paste into excel is a whole lot easier.

 

[primordialfruit]

I thought about counting, and then I realized a 5 second copy / paste into excel is a whole lot easier.

So clever haha. This is why you're in med school.

 

[PreciousHamburgers]

Have any non-trad applicants had any issues with their pre-reqs 'expiring'?

 

[food2]

slowly losing hope... ~34ish or so spots left counting the md/phD spots

 

[primordialfruit]

slowly losing hope... ~34ish or so spots left counting the md/phD spots

Hang in there!
Plus, from what I hear, waitlist movement is pretty healthy at UMass too.

 

[PreciousHamburgers]

slowly losing hope... ~34ish or so spots left counting the md/phD spots

I thought it meant 86 acceptances, not necessarily 86 confirmed matriculants.

 

[BMEng]

anybody know how many students Umass accepts in total?

 

[PreciousHamburgers]

anybody know how many students Umass accepts in total?

I could've sworn they said about 40 move off the waitlist during the interview orientation.

 

[primordialfruit]

According to Compass on U.S. News:
UMass interviews 596
Accepts 199 total
125 enroll

So taking into consideration that there are about 86 (predicted) or so acceptances offered so far... It's far from over 🙂

 

[PreciousHamburgers]

According to Compass on U.S. News:
UMass interviews 596
Accepts 199 total
125 enroll

So taking into consideration that there are about 86 (predicted) or so acceptances offered so far... It's far from over 🙂

Wow, I didn't realize it was that much. That's a 1 in 3 chance post-interview (assuming all things equal).

 

[medflight2018]

According to Compass on U.S. News:
UMass interviews 596
Accepts 199 total
125 enroll

So taking into consideration that there are about 86 (predicted) or so acceptances offered so far... It's far from over 🙂

Interesting, I wonder how U.S. News collects its information. I thought during interview day the staff noted that they accept closer to 140-150 students, depending on the year. The reason I remember is because the number was shockingly low, especially compared to some of the private schools I interviewed with. Of course, I could have misinterpreted something else they were telling us.

One thing for sure, turning down the acceptance to Umass would certainly be very difficult. I can't think of anything negative about the program that would make me not want to attend, even over schools like Emory or the Ivy Leagues.

Side note: it is interesting how much thought and research is put into selecting a medical school. I can't even remember my criteria for selecting my undergrad.

 

[surely]

They sent a financial aid email and didn't suppress the recipient list...haha.

Haha, like a creep, I'm scrolling through the names to see if I recognize any of them. I don't, but I DO find a really fantastic one. Look for the guy with the initials JSD. So good!

 

[food2]

Hang in there!
Plus, from what I hear, waitlist movement is pretty healthy at UMass too.

Thanks I am hopeful, this cycle is just stressful and I think it's finally taking its toll on me lol

 

[Hallmark]

Haha, like a creep, I'm scrolling through the names to see if I recognize any of them. I don't, but I DO find a really fantastic one. Look for the guy with the initials JSD. So good!

Obviously he was destined for this haha

 

[PreciousHamburgers]

Oh man, I've been trying so hard not to think about decisions that I completely forgot today was FRIDAY. >_<

 

[Pose]

Is there something special about Friday?

 

[PreciousHamburgers]

Is there something special about Friday?

Aside from it being the best day of the week AND pay day, they also seem to have been giving out acceptances on Fridays.

 

[BMEng]

According to Compass on U.S. News:
UMass interviews 596
Accepts 199 total
125 enroll

So taking into consideration that there are about 86 (predicted) or so acceptances offered so far... It's far from over 🙂

Thanks! This is exactly what I was looking for

 

[juskeepswimmin]

Just got accepted!! interviewed way back in Sept, don't lose hope everyone! good luck!

 

[Evidence Based]

Accepted!!! Just heard via email. Interviewed way back in the beginning of October... There's still hope guys!

 

[MedWonk]

Accepted. Cycle over. Finally.

 

[Duff84]

Congrats on the acceptances guys, a lot of SDN this week! These fridays are killing me...
#sadfacefriday

 

[mrusiku]

Congrats guys.

 

[hplssrmantcxox]

Congrats to everyone!

Did any one who interviewed in December hear back yet.. I'm getting antsy lol