2014-2015 University of Illinois Application Thread

[SubwayMonster383]

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Called the admissions office. Letters should go out Thursday. I also asked what the "additional correspondence" box means and they didn't give me a straight answer.

 

[HUB]

So.... What are my chances of getting an II this late?

 

[CyrilFiggis]

So.... What are my chances of getting an II this late?

Well if you're like me, I just crossed the 6 month threshold of being "in process", I wouldn't hold your breath. I can't tell if I should be confused & hopeful or frustrated that I haven't been given a declarative answer yet.

 

[BertMacklin]

My portal just updated to "final decision has been made" - I'm assuming that's a rejection, considering I didn't get anything by email about an interview.

Anyone else have this happen today? Just curious!

Also, I didn't receive an email about the status change. I happened to catch it same-day while doing routine app status checks.

 

[Vivalarevolution]

My portal just updated to "final decision has been made" - I'm assuming that's a rejection, considering I didn't get anything by email about an interview.

Anyone else have this happen today? Just curious!

Also, I didn't receive an email about the status change. I happened to catch it same-day while doing routine app status checks.

Me too! Post interview, likely a rejection. Womp womp

 

[SubwayMonster383]

Me too! Post interview, likely a rejection. Womp womp

Does your portal have "additional correspondence" on the top right in the yellow box?

 

[Vivalarevolution]

Does your portal have "additional correspondence" on the top right in the yellow box?

Nope nope! Which is why it's probably a rejection. :/

 

[jcae6]

Hi all, just an FYI that I do not think all the Chicago spots are filled. I interviewed in Peoria in Jan and got my placement site for Chicago (1st choice) last week.

Fingers crossed and good luck to all those who are waiting to hear back.

 

[glee225]

For those in the February round of decisions, and those who haven't received a CBC email previously: has anyone received the CBC email yet...?

 

[SubwayMonster383]

For those in the February round of decisions, and those who haven't received a CBC email previously: has anyone received the CBC email yet...?

No, but they aren't mailing out letters until 2/26. I know they had a meeting on 2/19, and it looks like they've made some decisions today as well, both pre- and post-interview.

 

[CyrilFiggis]

My portal just updated to "final decision has been made" - I'm assuming that's a rejection, considering I didn't get anything by email about an interview.

Anyone else have this happen today? Just curious!

Also, I didn't receive an email about the status change. I happened to catch it same-day while doing routine app status checks.

Just to make things even more confusing, I went from being "Applicant in process" this morning to "Applicant is in Process" as of 2:45 PST....

 

[Theeseesit]

I heard, (disclaimer: heard) that at this stage, anyone post February that interviewed, they accept only about 2 people per interview site out of the 24 or so that attend the interview. Sad.

 

[SubwayMonster383]

I heard, (disclaimer: heard) that at this stage, anyone post February that interviewed, they accept only about 2 people per interview site out of the 24 or so that attend the interview. Sad.

But keep in mind they will also be building their wait list. And lots of people give up their spots in the UofI system in the spring. Stay positive! Do they accept letters of interest? I've heard that is very effective for getting off the wait list at other schools.

 

[Theeseesit]

But keep in mind they will also be building their wait list. And lots of people give up their spots in the UofI system in the spring. Stay positive! Do they accept letters of interest? I've heard that is very effective for getting off the wait list at other schools.

They are very straightfoward in that they do not accept any form of letters of interest. The reason is more so of the clunky administration workflow they already have, and they already don't need any extra enveloped or emails flying around.

I don't know... that small percentage makes me wonder why they even interview people at this point in time.

 

[hesaidshesaid]

Is a "still under consideration" email at this stage a good or bad sign?

 

[halodos]

Has anyone who interviewed been denied yet?

 

[john3298]

Has anyone who interviewed been denied yet?

There was one person who said they were earlier

 

[AspiringERMD]

Is a "still under consideration" email at this stage a good or bad sign?

+1. Just got yet another one. Sigh...

 

[Shreder1990]

So I went from decision pending to whatever that final decision made message was and there is an empty additional correspondence tab. Likely I'm in or is it a toss up? Are we supposed to get an email? So many mixed messages here.

 

[sillygoosetime]

So I went from decision pending to whatever that final decision made message was and there is an empty additional correspondence tab. Likely I'm in or is it a toss up? Are we supposed to get an email? So many mixed messages here.

You're most likely in, that's the general consensus. It held true for me when I got that. Congrats! I know it's still an anxious wait until you get the mail correspondence to confirm it though.

 

[Hippogriff]

You're most likely in, that's the general consensus. It held true for me when I got that. Congrats! I know it's still an anxious wait until you get the mail correspondence to confirm it though.

+1 Hope you're right!

 

[SubwayMonster383]

So I went from decision pending to whatever that final decision made message was and there is an empty additional correspondence tab. Likely I'm in or is it a toss up? Are we supposed to get an email? So many mixed messages here.

When did your portal change? Or rather, was there a decision date specified?

 

[Theeseesit]

There was one person who said they were earlier

Yeah. As was said earlier, pretty much slim chances at all for those who interviewed Feb and later, or so word has it.

 

[Shreder1990]

When did your portal change? Or rather, was there a decision date specified?

I noticed it on Saturday, hoping everyone is right.

 

[glee225]

Yeah. As was said earlier, pretty much slim chances at all for those who interviewed Feb and later, or so word has it.

Where did you hear this? *freaks out*

 

[SubwayMonster383]

Yeah. As was said earlier, pretty much slim chances at all for those who interviewed Feb and later, or so word has it.

I don't think this is true. I interviewed in Feb and got an add'l correspondence tab. I don't think it's fair to say something like that on this thread. If people get an interview, they have a shot at getting in.

 

[pasdebourree]

I don't think this is true. I interviewed in Feb and got an add'l correspondence tab. I don't think it's fair to say something like that on this thread. If people get an interview, they have a shot at getting in.

Agreed. No need to come on here and spread completely baseless rumors. We are all nervous enough as it is. @glee225 , good luck on your interview if you haven't had it already!

 

[Theeseesit]

I don't think this is true. I interviewed in Feb and got an add'l correspondence tab. I don't think it's fair to say something like that on this thread. If people get an interview, they have a shot at getting in.

I mean, wishful thinking is great and all. I like to not get anyone's hopes up.

 

[Ruby31]

I mean, wishful thinking is great and all. I like to not get anyone's hopes up.

Not getting anyone's hopes up is fair. But don't get anyone's hopes down either I think. Good luck to you and everyone!

 

[glee225]

Agreed. No need to come on here and spread completely baseless rumors. We are all nervous enough as it is. @glee225 , good luck on your interview if you haven't had it already!

Thanks, @pasdebourree! I had my interview 2/13, and I'm actually waiting for the mail right now :O Final decision + add'l correspondence on 2/19.

 

[SubwayMonster383]

Thanks, @pasdebourree! I had my interview 2/13, and I'm actually waiting for the mail right now :O Final decision + add'l correspondence on 2/19.

Letters will be mailed out tomorrow.

 

[Victorys MG]

Letters will be mailed out tomorrow.

Everyone who interviewed after 2/13 was extremely put off when the dr. G pretty much acknowledged that acceptance to chicago campus will be hard and that they won't be considered until the March meeting.

 

[hesaidshesaid]

Thanks, @pasdebourree! I had my interview 2/13, and I'm actually waiting for the mail right now :O Final decision + add'l correspondence on 2/19.

Everyone who interviewed after 2/13 was extremely put off when the dr. G pretty much acknowledged that acceptance to chicago campus will be hard and that they won't be considered until the March meeting.

Ya.... For some reason I thought people who interviewed that week wouldn't hear back until the end of March (or am I alone in that sentiment) but then I got the still under consideration email and now see a potential acceptance from that week. Meaning I was reviewed...? Or not...? My heart...

Nonetheless congrats glee225!!! From what I understand additional correspondence is good news!

 

[Theeseesit]

aaaaand. silence. the deathly acceptance that UIC is pretty much done. The cold, harsh realization that it's alllll over.

 

[bibliomedico89]

Anyone know what the process is to give up your place after you've accepted? (Apologies if this has been answered before)

 

[glee225]

Ya.... For some reason I thought people who interviewed that week wouldn't hear back until the end of March (or am I alone in that sentiment) but then I got the still under consideration email and now see a potential acceptance from that week. Meaning I was reviewed...? Or not...? My heart...

Nonetheless congrats glee225!!! From what I understand additional correspondence is good news!

Thanks! Hoping for some good news this week..

 

[FriendOfTheCupcake]

Anyone know what the process is to give up your place after you've accepted? (Apologies if this has been answered before)

My friend who withdrew her place after getting accepted elsewhere sent the admissions office a letter.

 

[AspiringERMD]

Anyone know what the process is to give up your place after you've accepted? (Apologies if this has been answered before)

Most places just allow you to send an email and they'll take care of it.

 

[Shreder1990]

Ya.... For some reason I thought people who interviewed that week wouldn't hear back until the end of March (or am I alone in that sentiment) but then I got the still under consideration email and now see a potential acceptance from that week. Meaning I was reviewed...? Or not...? My heart...

Nonetheless congrats glee225!!! From what I understand additional correspondence is good news!

I was reviewed last month and this month and I got the additional correspondence tab so hopefully it's not a death sentence to not be decided upon right away.

 

[tboltfootbal90]

Hey guys, new to SDN but I've been catching up on all the posts over the last several weeks. I appreciate all the helpful tips and advice. Anyways, I received an invite for an interview late (II on March 4th at the Chicago campus) and I was just wondering what, if anything, previous have applicants have brought with them to the interview? Thanks in advance!

 

[john3298]

Hey guys, new to SDN but I've been catching up on all the posts over the last several weeks. I appreciate all the helpful tips and advice. Anyways, I received an invite for an interview late (II on March 4th at the Chicago campus) and I was just wondering what, if anything, previous have applicants have brought with them to the interview? Thanks in advance!

They don't expect you to bring anything to your interview 🙂 They have already read your application, so just go there and be ready to talk about yourself and why you're interested in medicine

 

[tboltfootbal90]

They don't expect you to bring anything to your interview 🙂 They have already read your application, so just go there and be ready to talk about yourself and why you're interested in medicine

That was my plan, but I wanted to be sure! Thanks for your input!

 

[KGJDMD]

I'm just so confused with UIC. I'm in state, went to U of I, 36/3.7, and I've gotten no love. Still "Applicant in Process" 🙁

 

[john3298]

I'm just so confused with UIC. I'm in state, went to U of I, 36/3.7, and I've gotten no love. Still "Applicant in Process" 🙁

Wow that really doesn't make a lot of sense...have you gotten interviews/acceptances elsewhere?

 

[BertMacklin]

I'm just so confused with UIC. I'm in state, went to U of I, 36/3.7, and I've gotten no love. Still "Applicant in Process" 🙁

Have you called them? If not, you should.

 

[KGJDMD]

Wow that really doesn't make a lot of sense...have you gotten interviews/acceptances elsewhere?

I've gotten 5 interviews total, but no acceptances yet. My ECs aren't great, but still...

Have you called them? If not, you should.

I have, but really all they could do was confirm they have my app and its in the process and give me the generic response "we get a lot of applicants it can take awhile blah blah"

 

[Ruby31]

Hey guys, new to SDN but I've been catching up on all the posts over the last several weeks. I appreciate all the helpful tips and advice. Anyways, I received an invite for an interview late (II on March 4th at the Chicago campus) and I was just wondering what, if anything, previous have applicants have brought with them to the interview? Thanks in advance!

Oh so they ARE still sending II's then. Interesting. Congrats and good luck!!

 

[Victorys MG]

Oh so they ARE still sending II's then. Interesting. Congrats and good luck!!

And I am extremely confused by this. Their chicago campus is packed already, and none of the other places have as many people slots... do they have that big a turnover?

 

[SubwayMonster383]

And I am extremely confused by this. Their chicago campus is packed already, and none of the other places have as many people slots... do they have that big a turnover?

They give out at least twice as many offers as the actual number of matriculants, so I guess the answer is yes.

 

[Steve French]

They give out at least twice as many offers as the actual number of matriculants, so I guess the answer is yes.

This and there are more spots at the other campuses than it feels like. 175/300 go to chicago but another 125 go to Urbana for year 1. So not quite 50/50 but there are a lot of spots to be had split among the other campuses as well.