2014-2015 University of Miami (Miller) Application Thread

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Ace Khalifa said:
Yes! I got an II after sending an update letter. n=1, but it's possible.
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How long was your update?

I'm planning on sending one, but not sure if one page is too long (as opposed to, say, condense the update into one paragraph).
 
azngujuonfire said:
Anybody here have "A final decision has been made" status yet?
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Just remember that today was a federal holiday and I'd guess that the admissions office was closed today. My portal changed the Monday before i was accepted (two days) and I know that people had portal changes up until Wednesday morning on the Wed that decisions were released. I would say that there is plenty of time for portals to be updated!
 
womanofscience said:
Just remember that today was a federal holiday and I'd guess that the admissions office was closed today. My portal changed the Monday before i was accepted (two days) and I know that people had portal changes up until Wednesday morning on the Wed that decisions were released. I would say that there is plenty of time for portals to be updated!
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Neat, thanks!
 
RedPhys said:
How long was your update?

I'm planning on sending one, but not sure if one page is too long (as opposed to, say, condense the update into one paragraph).
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1 paragraph. Do not make it longer than 1 page. Clear and concise is better than long-winded.
 
"A FINAL DECISION HAS BEEN REACHED ... "
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theredbird said:
radio silence here as well...i don't know what's going on.
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Since I stalked the threads for awhile, it seems they can start the calls anywhere from minutes before 5 up until like 5:30. I think someone once called and they said a committee meeting was running late or something along those lines. I hope this helps!
 
azngujuonfire said:
Alternate listed.... again...
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theredbird said:
sorry 🙁 hang in there. this is my 2nd application cycle- was rejected everywhere last year.
as obama put it last night: "amazing what you can bounce back from when you have to"
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I can't put it any more eloquently than @theredbird did (no surprise, seeing as he stole it from the POTUS 😉).

But seriously, Miami told us their wait list usually has movement. There's still a chance and we're all rooting for you:xf:!
 
theredbird said:
sorry 🙁 hang in there. this is my 2nd application cycle- was rejected everywhere last year.

as obama put it last night: "amazing what you can bounce back from when you have to"
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Flintwire said:
I can't put it any more eloquently than @theredbird did (no surprise, seeing as he stole it from the POTUS 😉).

But seriously, Miami told us their wait list usually has movement. There's still a chance and we're all rooting for you:xf:!
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Thanks guys, I'll try to keep my head up.
 
azngujuonfire said:
Thanks guys, I'll try to keep my head up.
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Gotta ask and please don't take this the wrong way...What's your red flag or thing that brings down your app in your opinion?

Your GPA looks extremely solid, and you had a 32 and now a 36 on the MCAT.
 
DrZeke said:
Gotta ask and please don't take this the wrong way...What's your red flag or thing that brings down your app in your opinion?

Your GPA looks extremely solid, and you had a 32 and now a 36 on the MCAT.
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The one thing that I can point to is the lack of research during my 4 years of undergrad. My interviewer was a researcher, and not a physician, who was probing (and to an extent grilling) me for not doing research during undergrad. I very recently began working on a clinical research project, and will include it in my next update. I have probably an above average amount of clinical experience and shadowing experience.

And just for safe measure, no issues with academic integrity or any criminal history.

I do have more interviews this cycle than I did last cycle (only UM last cycle).

To be honest, i was almost certain i'd be wait-listed just due to nature of the interview/interviewer that I had this cycle. Definitely was not as conversational and warm as it was last cycle.
 
azngujuonfire said:
The one thing that I can point to is the lack of research during my 4 years of undergrad. My interviewer was a researcher, and not a physician, who was probing (and to an extent grilling) me for not doing research during undergrad. I very recently began working on a clinical research project, and will include it in my next update. I have probably an above average amount of clinical experience and shadowing experience.

And just for safe measure, no issues with academic integrity or any criminal history.

I do have more interviews this cycle than I did last cycle (only UM last cycle).

To be honest, i was almost certain i'd be wait-listed just due to nature of the interview/interviewer that I had this cycle. Definitely was not as conversational and warm as it was last cycle.
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That's unfortunate. IMHO, if an applicant has other projects and interests that make him/her well-rounded or dedicated, they don't need to do research. Let's face it... tons of people hate research and do it just to check a box.
 
DrZeke said:
That's unfortunate. IMHO, if an applicant has other projects and interests that make him/her well-rounded or dedicated, they don't need to do research. Let's face it... tons of people hate research and do it just to check a box.
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Agreed. I prefer shadowing and observing surgeries to data collection for a restrospective clinical study. I do have an interest in doing basic science research, however the undergraduate research positions available to me were quite scarce and for the most part filled with pre-meds who were more aware of research becoming more of a silent requirement for medical school than I was.

Through my recent surgical observation experience, I have really become fascinated with the field of Ophthalmology and has pretty much boosted UM as an even better fit than it already was, due to the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and the opportunity to do research in the field.
 
azngujuonfire said:
Agreed. I prefer shadowing and observing surgeries to data collection for a restrospective clinical study. I do have an interest in doing basic science research, however the undergraduate research positions available to me were quite scarce and for the most part filled with pre-meds who were more aware of research becoming more of a silent requirement for medical school than I was.

Through my recent surgical observation experience, I have really become fascinated with the field of Ophthalmology and has pretty much boosted UM as an even better fit than it already was, due to the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and the opportunity to do research in the field.
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Now you're speaking my language. 😉 Good luck, hope you get off the wait list!
 
azngujuonfire said:
The one thing that I can point to is the lack of research during my 4 years of undergrad. My interviewer was a researcher, and not a physician, who was probing (and to an extent grilling) me for not doing research during undergrad. I very recently began working on a clinical research project, and will include it in my next update. I have probably an above average amount of clinical experience and shadowing experience.

And just for safe measure, no issues with academic integrity or any criminal history.

I do have more interviews this cycle than I did last cycle (only UM last cycle).

To be honest, i was almost certain i'd be wait-listed just due to nature of the interview/interviewer that I had this cycle. Definitely was not as conversational and warm as it was last cycle.
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I was recently wait-listed at a school where I felt I had my best interview, then accepted to Miami where I felt I had my WORST of 9+. After talking about how much I love research and my projects he started talking about how he is strictly a clinician and feels doctors who focus too much on research are terrible for patients yada yada :wideyed:... I felt like I would for sure be wait-listed but somehow the stars aligned for me, just goes to show how unpredictable this whole game is. I hope the best for you and your cycle.
 
amad01 said:
I was recently wait-listed at a school where I felt I had my best interview, then accepted to Miami where I felt I had my WORST of 9+. After talking about how much I love research and my projects he started talking about how he is strictly a clinician and feels doctors who focus too much on research are terrible for patients yada yada :wideyed:... I felt like I would for sure be wait-listed but somehow the stars aligned for me, just goes to show how unpredictable this whole game is. I hope the best for you and your cycle.
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One of my classmates literally had an argument with her interviewer and was accepted. Sometimes people give you points or impressed by the way you handle yourself. Ideally, even if I don't like someone for some random reason, or didn't like one answer, that should deter me from rating them well. I should take the overall picture of the applicant and everything together as well as how I think they would fit with the program and give them a good ranking.

In short, things are not always what they seem when you're an applicant... Often your preparation and hard work does pay off, even if you feel like a few moments were awkward or outright bad.
 
azngujuonfire said:
Agreed. I prefer shadowing and observing surgeries to data collection for a restrospective clinical study. I do have an interest in doing basic science research, however the undergraduate research positions available to me were quite scarce and for the most part filled with pre-meds who were more aware of research becoming more of a silent requirement for medical school than I was.

Through my recent surgical observation experience, I have really become fascinated with the field of Ophthalmology and has pretty much boosted UM as an even better fit than it already was, due to the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and the opportunity to do research in the field.
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DrZeke said:
Now you're speaking my language. 😉 Good luck, hope you get off the wait list!
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I would for SURE write in an update that mentions your ophthalmology interests/experiences! Out of all schools that I've written to/interviewed at over the past two cycles, Miami is by far the most receptive to student updates. They're also super transparent about how their application process works and the staff in general just seems really happy to help potential applicants out in any way possible (and reasonable). Just one of the many reasons I feel in love with the school.

Anyway, long story short- I hope your added shadowing/research works to get you to Miami in the summer/fall. Rooting for you!
 
theredbird said:
I would for SURE write in an update that mentions your ophthalmology interests/experiences! Out of all schools that I've written to/interviewed at over the past two cycles, Miami is by far the most receptive to student updates. They're also super transparent about how their application process works and the staff in general just seems really happy to help potential applicants out in any way possible (and reasonable). Just one of the many reasons I feel in love with the school.

Anyway, long story short- I hope your added shadowing/research works to get you to Miami in the summer/fall. Rooting for you!
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Thanks! I will include it in an update email that includes a letter of intent in a week or two maybe. I did include an overview of all the physicians that I have shadowed during my surgical observation experience in my last email update. The good news is that there are still 4 acceptance dates left meaning 80 seats left to be filled.
 
Hello everyone, first time poster. Just curious about the process since I am still awaiting an II. What are these remaining "acceptance dates"? I am unaware of when these occur...if someone can shed light it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
 
smanwolverinerocket said:
Hello everyone, first time poster. Just curious about the process since I am still awaiting an II. What are these remaining "acceptance dates"? I am unaware of when these occur...if someone can shed light it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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Miami accepts 20 students at a time on 10 different acceptance dates to fill their class. 4 of such dates remain: 2/4, 2/18, 3/11 and 4/8.
 
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azngujuonfire said:
Miami has accepts 20 students at a time on 10 different acceptance dates to fill their class. 4 of such dates remain: 2/4, 2/18, 3/11 and 4/8.
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Does that mean they only review the people who interviewed between those dates for an acceptance? Or they still consider the whole pool of post-interviewed applicants- interviewed and waitlisted for acceptance at each date?
Hopefully that question makes sense...lol
 
prdv said:
Does that mean they only review the people who interviewed between those dates for an acceptance? Or they still consider the whole pool of post-interviewed applicants- interviewed and waitlisted for acceptance at each date?
Hopefully that question makes sense...lol
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I believe they review the whole pool of interviewed applicants. I could be wrong about this but I think everyone gets a score based on every aspect of their application and also their interview report, then ranked by score on a giant list and then the top 20 on that list are accepted at a time, while any recent interviewed student who has not received a decision at that point would also be wait-listed if they were not in the top 20 for that time. So if you were waitlisted and end up being in the top 20 on the list for the next acceptance date, you can be accepted off of the WL.
 
azngujuonfire said:
I believe they review the whole pool of interviewed applicants. I could be wrong about this but I think everyone gets a score based on every aspect of their application and also their interview report, then ranked by score on a giant list and then the top 20 on that list are accepted at a time, while any recent interviewed student who has not received a decision at that point would also be wait-listed if they were not in the top 20 for that time. So if you were waitlisted and end up being in the top 20 on the list for the next acceptance date, you can be accepted off of the WL.
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Many thanks! Yeah, that makes sense to do it that way. My interview dates a little late in the cycle, so I was just wondering.
 
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