2014-2015 University of California - Riverside Application Thread

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^Same!! ughhh, why do they give UCR alumni II later? :[
 
Osteoth said:
Invite yday, first date was in early November, two available groups A (8AM-230PM) and B (9:15AM-330PM).

Thank God for Saturday interviews!
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Congrats!! When were you complete if you don't mind.
 
Hey guys! Do you know how UCR is in terms of considering OOS? I'm from California but moved to Chicago over four years ago. Looking to move back to CA!
 
While on the matter, have any other Alumni gotten an II?
 
So I'm not applying this year--but I'm really interested in this school and couldn't find a better place to ask this question. I'm not from the IE (from norcal), but I have been in the IE for the past 2 years and will be for another 2. My significant other is from the IE (grew up in the underserved area), and from him I came to love this area (also, his parents still live around there and we visit them a LOT). I've done all of my clinical volunteering in riverside community hospital, and am a research volunteer at LLU as well as a volunteer at the free clinic in San Bernardino. Do you guys think this is enough demonstration of my commitment to the IE? I should have almost 2 years of volunteering in the IE and 1.5 years of research at LLU.

I only have a very basic knowledge of spanish (steadily improving since my SO's parents don't speak english at all), but plan on taking an accelerated spanish course ( I took spanish in HS, so I'm familiar with it).
 
musicalfeet said:
So I'm not applying this year--but I'm really interested in this school and couldn't find a better place to ask this question. I'm not from the IE (from norcal), but I have been in the IE for the past 2 years and will be for another 2. My significant other is from the IE (grew up in the underserved area), and from him I came to love this area (also, his parents still live around there and we visit them a LOT). I've done all of my clinical volunteering in riverside community hospital, and am a research volunteer at LLU as well as a volunteer at the free clinic in San Bernardino. Do you guys think this is enough demonstration of my commitment to the IE? I should have almost 2 years of volunteering in the IE and 1.5 years of research at LLU.

I only have a very basic knowledge of spanish (steadily improving since my SO's parents don't speak english at all), but plan on taking an accelerated spanish course ( I took spanish in HS, so I'm familiar with it).
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I think you have a strong demonstration of your intent to fulfill their mission. All you can do is apply. Supposedly next year it might be 100 students which would obviously help since right now it is so selective!
 
musicalfeet said:
So I'm not applying this year--but I'm really interested in this school and couldn't find a better place to ask this question. I'm not from the IE (from norcal), but I have been in the IE for the past 2 years and will be for another 2. My significant other is from the IE (grew up in the underserved area), and from him I came to love this area (also, his parents still live around there and we visit them a LOT). I've done all of my clinical volunteering in riverside community hospital, and am a research volunteer at LLU as well as a volunteer at the free clinic in San Bernardino. Do you guys think this is enough demonstration of my commitment to the IE? I should have almost 2 years of volunteering in the IE and 1.5 years of research at LLU.

I only have a very basic knowledge of spanish (steadily improving since my SO's parents don't speak english at all), but plan on taking an accelerated spanish course ( I took spanish in HS, so I'm familiar with it).
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I agree with Inygma, your time spent volunteering in the area demonstrates your passion to eventually serve in the area. As long as you highlight the various aspects you have mentioned in your application I think you would be a good candidate. However, you won't know until you apply. Make sure you spend a good amount of time on your primary and the UCR specific secondary and include as much information about your links to the area as possible.
 
it doesn't really matter if you're from the IE or not. Sure you will have a better chance of being interviewed if you have been in the IE but a whole bunch of MS1's have never even stepped foot into the city until the start of medical school. UCR Alums will get interview invites as soon as their secondaries are processed like everyone else. They are just limited to particular days when you schedule your interviews. FYI, last year there were 6000 applicants, 4000 applicant increase from the inaugural class.
 
ihatepremed said:
it doesn't really matter if you're from the IE or not. Sure you will have a better chance of being interviewed if you have been in the IE but a whole bunch of MS1's have never even stepped foot into the city until the start of medical school. UCR Alums will get interview invites as soon as their secondaries are processed like everyone else. They are just limited to particular days when you schedule your interviews. FYI, last year there were 6000 applicants, 4000 applicant increase from the inaugural class.
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Are they still only interviewing ~260?
 
ihatepremed said:
it doesn't really matter if you're from the IE or not. Sure you will have a better chance of being interviewed if you have been in the IE but a whole bunch of MS1's have never even stepped foot into the city until the start of medical school. UCR Alums will get interview invites as soon as their secondaries are processed like everyone else. They are just limited to particular days when you schedule your interviews. FYI, last year there were 6000 applicants, 4000 applicant increase from the inaugural class.
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Thanks for the info.! Guess I'm just a bit nervous lol, I'll wait my turn for those days :bag:
 
So for those who have yet to receive an interview, how are you dealing with the wait? Are you contacting admissions? When did you submit your secondaries, if you do not mind me asking?

*So many questions! Sorry lol*
 
^to second this, If I havent recieved a secondary but have strong ties, should I send them an email or something? What should I say, haha?
 
Anyone without inland empire ties or service get a II yet?
 
Good luck everyone on your upcoming interviews and congrats to those who completed the interview already!
 
general987 said:
Good luck everyone on your upcoming interviews and congrats to those who completed the interview already!
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Thank you!

I am very excited about UCR. Interview went great and I really loved the setup. It went by so fast!

Some stats that were mentioned for those interested. There are over 5,100 applications this year for a class of 50. Approximately 264 will be interviewed. Matriculation is about 75% for those accepted, so acceptances are going to trickle out slowly with most movement in May/June when people have to give up multiple acceptances. First acceptances will be as soon as a month from now, though we were also told maybe not until December. Going to be a long ride!

I am very excited about the program, small class sizes, and mission of the school. Majority of my family is in IE and I plan on doing residency/career in IE. Hoping for some good news so I can be done with this process! Would easily give my downpayment to the school and withdraw from my other applications if I am lucky enough to land an acceptance here. Best of luck everyone.. Let me know if you have questions (though I can't say much about the actual interview)
 
I'm glad you enjoyed the interview day! Best of luck to you 🙂
 
What is the interview day like? What is the order of activities (overview of the curriculum, tour of facilities, lunch with students, MMI)?
 
Lemon Lime said:
What is the interview day like? What is the order of activities (overview of the curriculum, tour of facilities, lunch with students, MMI)?
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Each day has two groups. One group starts MMI right away while the other group goes over curriculum, scholarships, rotations, residency, tour, and lunch. Then it switches
 
Inygma said:
Each day has two groups. One group starts MMI right away while the other group goes over curriculum, scholarships, rotations, residency, tour, and lunch. Then it switches
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Thanks for your response. So the applicants in "Session-B" do the orientation/tour/lunch, and then have the MMI at the very end of the day?
 
musicalfeet said:
So I'm not applying this year--but I'm really interested in this school and couldn't find a better place to ask this question. I'm not from the IE (from norcal), but I have been in the IE for the past 2 years and will be for another 2. My significant other is from the IE (grew up in the underserved area), and from him I came to love this area (also, his parents still live around there and we visit them a LOT). I've done all of my clinical volunteering in riverside community hospital, and am a research volunteer at LLU as well as a volunteer at the free clinic in San Bernardino. Do you guys think this is enough demonstration of my commitment to the IE? I should have almost 2 years of volunteering in the IE and 1.5 years of research at LLU.

I only have a very basic knowledge of spanish (steadily improving since my SO's parents don't speak english at all), but plan on taking an accelerated spanish course ( I took spanish in HS, so I'm familiar with it).
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I'm more or less in your same boat (minus the significant other part and the vast amounts of volunteering) and will be applying next year as well. Any word on if they are expanding class size for this year and 2016 cycle? I know the inaugural year was only 50, and there has been mention of that number increasing but does anyone have any of this information confirmed?
 
cjfarrell21 said:
I'm more or less in your same boat (minus the significant other part and the vast amounts of volunteering) and will be applying next year as well. Any word on if they are expanding class size for this year and 2016 cycle? I know the inaugural year was only 50, and there has been mention of that number increasing but does anyone have any of this information confirmed?
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This year is still 50. There is talk to go up to 100 next year, but I believe it is all based on financing.
 
Inygma said:
This year is still 50. There is talk to go up to 100 next year, but I believe it is all based on financing.
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mmm good to know. Thanks for the heads up. Hopefully they do increase number of seats next year 🙂
 
cjfarrell21 said:
mmm good to know. Thanks for the heads up. Hopefully they do increase number of seats next year 🙂
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Ya its good and bad. I am so nervous because of the 50 spots it is super competitive. At the same time, if I get accepted I will be happy with 50 because of the close-knit community and small teacher-student ratio. Best of luck next year!
 
Inygma said:
Ya its good and bad. I am so nervous because of the 50 spots it is super competitive. At the same time, if I get accepted I will be happy with 50 because of the close-knit community and small teacher-student ratio. Best of luck next year!
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I can imagine your ambivalence. Best of luck to you as well!
 
Inygma said:
Ya its good and bad. I am so nervous because of the 50 spots it is super competitive. At the same time, if I get accepted I will be happy with 50 because of the close-knit community and small teacher-student ratio. Best of luck next year!
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I love the small class size. Everyone knows everyone in the class and that builds a serious level of camaraderie. And you are right, the access to lecturers is amazing as well since we are not fighting over 150-200 students to get to the professor. Best school ever 🙂
 
I was just wondering, my primary and secondary are already complete and I just got a publication and one is being approved.. How do I update them on this information??
 
AHOT said:
I was just wondering, my primary and secondary are already complete and I just got a publication and one is being approved.. How do I update them on this information??
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Your best bet is to probably email them an update letter as an addendum to your application. Maybe call prior to doing so, as I know *some* schools specifically do not accept update letters. I'm not sure about UCR.. good luck!
 
ftp902 said:
Any news recently anyone?
I was complete mid-August but haven't heard anything!
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They are only interviewing ~250 people total so they are probably rolling out IIs very slowly. They told us we might hear some acceptance news at the end of the month, but maybe not until December. They have to take things slow since they have only 50 spots.
 
ftp902 said:
Any news recently anyone?
I was complete mid-August but haven't heard anything!
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I want to know too. Complete since 7/28, nothing but silence!

Please UCR, show me some love.
 
I've been fortunate enough to receive a couple acceptances, but I'm still reallllyyyy hoping I get an II from here 🙁 I was hoping being a recent graduate would help, but I guess not haha
 
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