2014-2015 University of California - Riverside Application Thread

[Inygma]

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Has anyone else interviewed as early is November, but has not herd anything back yet?

Ya I was in the very first group. Nothing heard since

 

[Doc_2019_7]

did anyone who interviewed 3/21 hear anything back yet?
I'm not sure if the committee met yesterday or will be meeting tomorrow

 

[itnalispy]

did anyone who interviewed 3/21 hear anything back yet?
I'm not sure if the committee met yesterday or will be meeting tomorrow

It was their spring break last week ... hoping that's why I haven't heard back from them yet...

 

[Doc_2019_7]

I contacted admissions Friday afternoon and was told if i haven't heard anything, then I was probably wait-listed.

 

[Doc_2019_7]

However, applications will continue to be reviewed

 

[average-naut]

Has anyone else interviewed as early is November, but has not herd anything back yet?

+1

 

[FeinMS]

Interviewed late October, and still haven't heard back. The update letter that I sent near the end of March hasn't been confirmed to be received. Do we still have a chance?

 

[prdv]

Interviewed late October, and still haven't heard back. The update letter that I sent near the end of March hasn't been confirmed to be received. Do we still have a chance?

Same. I didnt get a confirmation either. It's hard to say...I think our chances are very slim

 

[general987]

We have students in our current class that were accepted in April, May, and even June. It's not over yet!

 

[general987]

Looking forward to meeting you all tonight at the Second Look event!

 

[premedpain]

Looking forward to meeting you all tonight at the Second Look event!

If the second look event is tonight, how does that affect the selection process? Is this more-or-less a privilege for those who have multiple acceptances? Does this just mean that those whom are granted an acceptance after today would not have a second visit?

 

[general987]

If the second look event is tonight, how does that affect the selection process? Is this more-or-less a privilege for those who have multiple acceptances? Does this just mean that those whom are granted an acceptance after today would not have a second visit?

Generally second day looks are common at other med schools. May 15th is the deadline for those with multiple acceptances to pick one school. There won't be another second day look but I think ours is one of the latest.

 

[Dailymoto]

For those accepted after the second look day, there should be another smaller one in May.

 

[RudyRude]

For those accepted after the second look day, there should be another smaller one in May.

How do you know people have been accepted since the second look day? Isn't second look for people who are already accepted?

 

[premedpain]

How do you know people have been accepted since the second look day? Isn't second look for people who are already accepted?

I think the previous post is explaining that for those who are accepted after the second visit day, they have the option of visiting the school once again.

 

[ebasappa]

Generally second day looks are common at other med schools. May 15th is the deadline for those with multiple acceptances to pick one school. There won't be another second day look but I think ours is one of the latest.

The Admissions from TempleU said that the May 15th date is old, and April 30th is the new date.

 

[general987]

The Admissions from TempleU said that the May 15th date is old, and April 30th is the new date.

Aw I see. Principle is still the same.

 

[galaxyandstars]

my friend is applying here and is waitlisted.. it seems they accepted some people (and one from the last interview day) judging from the fb group? hope they accept people in May/June as April 30th approaches!

 

[FeinMS]

Did anyone get post-interview rejection or waitlist? I really wish to hear back from this school (any kind of decision), so I can plan my next year..

 

[keevwu]

Did anyone get post-interview rejection or waitlist? I really wish to hear back from this school (any kind of decision), so I can plan my next year..

if you aren't accepted already, that means you're on a waitlist. nobody gets rejected post-interview until the very end.

 

[Inygma]

if you aren't accepted already, that means you're on a waitlist. nobody gets rejected post-interview until the very end.

Hopefully some movement next week since the 1 acceptance deadline just hit!

 

[Allium cepa]

Gave up my seat yesterday! Hoping it goes to one of you folks still on the wait list! Good luck 🙂

 

[Coolchurro]

So, I've heard nothing. They won't even send a waitlist email?

Are they done at this point?

 

[Inygma]

So, I've heard nothing. They won't even send a waitlist email?

Are they done at this point?

There is waitlist movement. If You interviewed you are on the waitlist until class is full then we get a big rejection wave at same time

 

[keevwu]

I'm going to call Tammy today -- does anyone have questions they'd like me to ask the admissions office?

 

[Inygma]

I'm going to call Tammy today -- does anyone have questions they'd like me to ask the admissions office?

How full are they?

 

[keevwu]

How full are they?

they wouldn't say specifically. Tammy said they still have outstanding offers. Also, she said the wait-list isn't necessarily ranked. I understood it as the wait-list is in groups (but I could be wrong). Also, she said that some post-interview applicants have been rejected, so not necessarily everyone who was interviewed (and haven't been accepted) is on the wait-list. She was very nice and pleasant to talk to!

 

[Inygma]

they wouldn't say specifically. Tammy said they still have outstanding offers. Also, she said the wait-list isn't necessarily ranked. I understood it as the wait-list is in groups (but I could be wrong). Also, she said that some post-interview applicants have been rejected, so not necessarily everyone who was interviewed (and haven't been accepted) is on the wait-list. She was very nice and pleasant to talk to!

Ya. Nice in person also! Thanks for asking and reigniting a small hope for me to get bashed down in a few weeks 🙂. Best of luck!

 

[FeinMS]

they wouldn't say specifically. Tammy said they still have outstanding offers. Also, she said the wait-list isn't necessarily ranked. I understood it as the wait-list is in groups (but I could be wrong). Also, she said that some post-interview applicants have been rejected, so not necessarily everyone who was interviewed (and haven't been accepted) is on the wait-list. She was very nice and pleasant to talk to!

So this means if we haven't heard back, we're on the REAL waitlist right? I thought they were waiting until the last minute to reject all post-interview applicants.

 

[keevwu]

So this means if we haven't heard back, we're on the REAL waitlist right? I thought they were waiting until the last minute to reject all post-interview applicants.

I believe so... but I still feel like UCR's waitlist is a lot larger than most other schools.

 

[keevwu]

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[keevwu]

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[Coolchurro]

they wouldn't say specifically. Tammy said they still have outstanding offers. Also, she said the wait-list isn't necessarily ranked. I understood it as the wait-list is in groups (but I could be wrong). Also, she said that some post-interview applicants have been rejected, so not necessarily everyone who was interviewed (and haven't been accepted) is on the wait-list. She was very nice and pleasant to talk to!

So by outstanding offers, you/she means there are more people who've accepted than there are seats? Is that the same as saying that at this point in time, they've over-accepted and are waiting for it to go down below 50?

 

[Inygma]

So by outstanding offers, you/she means there are more people who've accepted than there are seats? Is that the same as saying that at this point in time, they've over-accepted and are waiting for it to go down below 50?

No. Let's say at the April 30 deadline 20 out of the 50 acceptances were declined. 20 more acceptances were sent out with a one week deadline to accept. These offers are considered outstanding until the student accepts or declines or the one week deadline is reached. Let's say 10 out of 20 decline or let offer lapse. Then 10 more acceptances will be sent out. Etc etc until all 50 spots are accepted. Then the class is full and rejections are sent out

 

[Coolchurro]

No. Let's say at the April 30 deadline 20 out of the 50 acceptances were declined. 20 more acceptances were sent out with a one week deadline to accept. These offers are considered outstanding until the student accepts or declines or the one week deadline is reached. Let's say 10 out of 20 decline or let offer lapse. Then 10 more acceptances will be sent out. Etc etc until all 50 spots are accepted. Then the class is full and rejections are sent out

Got it. That makes sense.

 

[Coolchurro]

They let you know of acceptances via email correct?

 

[Inygma]

They let you know of acceptances via email correct?

Yes

 

[bruinforhuman]

Hi everyone🙂 I recently called and was told that we could possibly hear back by early June. There is no guarantee but we can expect to hear back by then. I spoke with Tammy, she is so nice. Goodluck ya'll🙂

 

[newbeginnings]

My friend interviewed a couple of months ago. fingers crossed they still are accepting more people! gluck guys.

 

[On Eagle's Wings]

Withdrawing my application today since I will be going to a different school. Best wishes to the rest of you hoping to go here!🙂

 

[Coolchurro]

Withdrawing my application today since I will be going to a different school. Best wishes to the rest of you hoping to go here!🙂

Loma Linda right?

Were you accepted here?

 

[On Eagle's Wings]

Loma Linda right?

Were you accepted here?

Yes, I am going to Loma Linda.

I did not receive an acceptance from UCR. I got an email asking me to withdraw from the waitlist if I did not intend on eventually matriculating there if offered an acceptance. They said that they anticipate handing out one to two ore acceptances, and they want them to go to people who actually will matriculate there. Since I do not plan to go to UCR, I decided to withdraw from UCR and let other people move up on the waitlist.

 

[Inygma]

Yes, I am going to Loma Linda.

I did not receive an acceptance from UCR. I got an email asking me to withdraw from the waitlist if I did not intend on eventually matriculating there if offered an acceptance. They said that they anticipate handing out one to two ore acceptances, and they want them to go to people who actually will matriculate there. Since I do not plan to go to UCR, I decided to withdraw from UCR and let other people move up on the waitlist.

1 or 2 more 🙁 and I didn't get that email. Oh well. Western it is!

 

[On Eagle's Wings]

Here is the exact email I got.


Dear Class of 2019 applicant –

We are very pleased you chose to apply to the UC Riverside School of Medicine. We are close to filling our new incoming class and expect to make perhaps one or two offers in the next few weeks. I know you have a strong file and may have already chosen another medical school – if so, congratulations. However, if you would like to continue to be considered for a seat in our upcoming class, please let me know. At this stage of the admissions cycle, it will serve both of us best if we offer an admission to you only if you would seriously consider matriculating to our medical school.

Again – thank you for applying and taking the time to interview with us. If you wish to remain on our wait list, please let me know – if you would prefer to be removed from our wait list, I would appreciate knowing that as well. Look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Neal Schiller

Neal L. Schiller, Ph.D.
Sr. Associate Dean, Student Affairs
Distinguished Teaching Professor
Salma Haider Endowed Chair in Biomedical Sciences
Director, Haider Program
UC Riverside, School of Medicine

 

[FeinMS]

I feel like they sent those emails to people on the high end of the waitlist. Does anyone think otherwise?

 

[Inygma]

I feel like they sent those emails to people on the high end of the waitlist. Does anyone think otherwise?

That's what I was thinking also. The only caveat to that is I sent in letter of intents over the last few months. So they technically know I'm willing to matriculate. But honestly I think they only sent that email to the top -10 or so?

 

[Coolchurro]

Here is the exact email I got.


Dear Class of 2019 applicant –

We are very pleased you chose to apply to the UC Riverside School of Medicine. We are close to filling our new incoming class and expect to make perhaps one or two offers in the next few weeks. I know you have a strong file and may have already chosen another medical school – if so, congratulations. However, if you would like to continue to be considered for a seat in our upcoming class, please let me know. At this stage of the admissions cycle, it will serve both of us best if we offer an admission to you only if you would seriously consider matriculating to our medical school.

Again – thank you for applying and taking the time to interview with us. If you wish to remain on our wait list, please let me know – if you would prefer to be removed from our wait list, I would appreciate knowing that as well. Look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Neal Schiller

Neal L. Schiller, Ph.D.
Sr. Associate Dean, Student Affairs
Distinguished Teaching Professor
Salma Haider Endowed Chair in Biomedical Sciences
Director, Haider Program
UC Riverside, School of Medicine

When did they send you that email btw?

 

[On Eagle's Wings]

When did they send you that email btw?

Yesterday

 

[On Eagle's Wings]

I feel like they sent those emails to people on the high end of the waitlist. Does anyone think otherwise?

In that case, hopefully one of you inherits my waitlist spot, since I won't be taking a spot I don't need from one of you. 🙂

Given this assumption, this move by UCR should mean of the 264 people they interviewed, a lot of the people on the top-end of that list is either accepted and matriculating or accepted but applicant declined. UCR likely did it so they don't send out meaningless acceptances to people who won't go there. A lot of wait-list movement should now occur, especially for people on the lower end of the wait-list. Don't give up hope yet!

 

[californiamed]

In that case, hopefully one of you inherits my waitlist spot, since I won't be taking a spot I don't need from one of you. 🙂

Given this assumption, this move by UCR should mean of the 264 people they interviewed, a lot of the people on the top-end of that list is either accepted and matriculating or accepted but applicant declined. UCR likely did it so they don't send out meaningless acceptances to people who won't go there. A lot of wait-list movement should now occur, especially for people on the lower end of the wait-list. Don't give up hope yet!

Then why say in the email accept 1 or 2? That's kinda odd 🙁