2014-2015 University of South Florida Application Thread

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Missed my call earlier tonight! Tomorrow is going to be a longgg day! :heckyeah:
 
cHs88 said:
Where can you see when they viewed your app?
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On the secondary application portal, go to "app status" tab, then in the notes column next to the "App Complete" category, you should see either "Your application is ready!" or "Your application is ready! Your application was last viewed on mm/dd/2014".
 
Wonderstruck, If you don't mind me asking - what was the date your application was last viewed
 
KLS93 said:
On the secondary application portal, go to "app status" tab, then in the notes column next to the "App Complete" category, you should see either "Your application is ready!" or "Your application is ready! Your application was last viewed on mm/dd/2014".
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Thanks! Mine hadn't been viewed yet, and I sent an ITA email yesterday and it was viewed today. So while IDK if they're receptive to the email at least the app was viewed.
 
cHs88 said:
Thanks! Mine hadn't been viewed yet, and I sent an ITA email yesterday and it was viewed today. So while IDK if they're receptive to the email at least the app was viewed.
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What's an ITA email? I still haven't been viewed either.
 
what does LM mean? ive seen it in this thread and others :O
 
Should I be concerned if my secondary was submitted early August and it still has yet to been viewed? :/
 
I wonder what that means...I wish they would view it haha It doesn't make me feel very good that other people had theirs viewed when our secondaries were submitted earlier..
 
I actually talked to admissions today and they stated that the tab "you're application was last viewed ..." is not indicative of when the admissions committee last viewed your application....which is pretty awesome news since my date was the same as the day I submitted my secondary haha.
 
wakeforestkid12 said:
I actually talked to admissions today and they stated that the tab "you're application was last viewed ..." is not indicative of when the admissions committee last viewed your application....which is pretty awesome news since my date was the same as the day I submitted my secondary haha.
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I didn't want to speak for the adcom folks, but I suspected as much. In the words of one of the avatars on this page, let it go....

You can't neurotic yourself into an interview. If it's meant to happen, it will. I submitted my app in early August, got an II in early January. And here I am, an MS2.
 
xffan624 said:
I didn't want to speak for the adcom folks, but I suspected as much. In the words of one of the avatars on this page, let it go....

You can't neurotic yourself into an interview. If it's meant to happen, it will. I submitted my app in early August, got an II in early January. And here I am, an MS2.
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Thanks for that.
 
wonderstruck said:
ACCEPTED yesterday!! :soexcited: LM 64-67 with extensive/unique ECs, non-trad.



I interviewed on 10/7! Had a great day and awesome interviewers that were really set on making it a zero-stress experience!
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So, did you get a call from Dr. Daniel for SELECT and did you get the call on 10/27? They told me when I interviewed on 10/21 I would know by 10/30, did they tell you, you will know in < 10 days but had to wait longer?
 
Accepted!!! I didn't get the call but you can check your application portal! There will be a new tab that says "offer" and there will be an acceptance letter there if you are accepted!! So stoked!!
 
GarrusVK47 said:
Accepted!!! I didn't get the call but you can check your application portal! There will be a new tab that says "offer" and there will be an acceptance letter there if you are accepted!! So stoked!!
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Awesome. CONGRATS!! Is this for SELECT? When did you interview??
 
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GarrusVK47 said:
Accepted!!! I didn't get the call but you can check your application portal! There will be a new tab that says "offer" and there will be an acceptance letter there if you are accepted!! So stoked!!
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In state? Would you mind sharing your stats?
 
I am OOS from California, interviewed 10/7. 3.7 GPA, 3.85 BCPM and 33 MCAT. Definitely not all stats though at this school
 
Gr8tude said:
So, did you get a call from Dr. Daniel for SELECT and did you get the call on 10/27? They told me when I interviewed on 10/21 I would know by 10/30, did they tell you, you will know in < 10 days but had to wait longer?
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It was from Dr. Daniels late last week, but for the CORE program. Since our interview was before 10/15, they basically said it'd be 1-2 weeks after the 15th.
 
wonderstruck said:
It was from Dr. Daniels late last week, but for the CORE program. Since our interview was before 10/15, they basically said it'd be 1-2 weeks after the 15th.
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IS? And would you mind sharing your stats?
 
asi466 said:
quick question what do you mean by non-traditional? do you mean you were EDP?
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Non-traditional is when you do not attend medical school straight from undergrad. I took a gap year after getting my undergrad and worked as a scribe and EMT while studying for my MCAT. A lot of schools consider non-traditional a negative, but other schools like USF view it as a strength because it adds to the diversity of the school and allows students to gain more experience.
 
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Accepted today! Interviewed 10/28. Received an incredibly nice call from Dr. Daniel this afternoon.

Won't try to put this into words because its an indescribable feeling. I'm a reapplicant. Did a M.S. So its been a long road.

Keep your head up and keep working for those not yet accepted. I know how tough this process is. Good luck all!
 
NGBlack said:
Non-traditional is when you do not attend medical school straight from undergrad. I took a gap year after getting my undergrad and worked as a scribe and EMT while studying for my MCAT. A lot of schools consider non-traditional a negative, but other schools like USF view it as a strength because it adds to the diversity of the school and allows students to gain more experience.
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What schools view non-traditional applicants as a negative? I'm just curious if you actually know of particular schools. Just asking because I don't see how it could be viewed as anything but a positive (unless it's because you went to prison or something...)
 
Long time lurker, second time poster*
I have been complete since 8/22, and I still haven't heard anything. I am starting to notice that people who submitted after me are starting to hear back. Should I be concerned? They don't accept updates, so I am wondering if I should call to do a status check. USF has been one of my top choices for a couple years now, so I would really appreciate any feedback. Thanks in advance.

And congrats to slamdnkindrummr. That's awesome!
 
gettheleadout said:
definition of diversity is broad and includes (but is not limited to) lifestyle, race/ethnicity, geography, socioeconomic status and distance traveled through life.
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+1

Apparently, USF will be on my list.
 
roqk08 said:
Long time lurker, second time poster*
I have been complete since 8/22, and I still haven't heard anything. I am starting to notice that people who submitted after me are starting to hear back. Should I be concerned? They don't accept updates, so I am wondering if I should call to do a status check. USF has been one of my top choices for a couple years now, so I would really appreciate any feedback. Thanks in advance.

And congrats to slamdnkindrummr. That's awesome!
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Thanks!

I checked my application the night before my II and there was no "Last viewed on..." (it's there now). So don't think that it hasn't been looked at just because you don't see that message. I doubt they skipped past you on their way to my application, so your app was probably reviewed already. Whether they decided no or maybe later is anyone's guess. I don't think it would hurt to send an email.
 
slamdnkindrummr said:
Thanks!

I checked my application the night before my II and there was no "Last viewed on..." (it's there now). So don't think that it hasn't been looked at just because you don't see that message. I doubt they skipped past you on their way to my application, so your app was probably reviewed already. Whether they decided no or maybe later is anyone's guess. I don't think it would hurt to send an email.
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Okay, thanks for your input. I really appreciate it. And congrats again!
 
Does anyone know how quickly an out-of-state med student can establish FL residency? From what I've read online, Florida doesn't require x years and they look at in on a case-by-case basis.

I'm getting a little ahead of myself haha but I'm curious whether I would be able to pay in-state tuition for up to 3 years, if accepted.
 
slamdnkindrummr said:
Does anyone know how quickly an out-of-state med student can establish FL residency? From what I've read online, Florida doesn't require x years and they look at in on a case-by-case basis.

I'm getting a little ahead of myself haha but I'm curious whether I would be able to pay in-state tuition for up to 3 years, if accepted.
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http://www.registrar.usf.edu/Residency/Qualifying/
http://www.registrar.usf.edu/Residency/Qualifying/Independent_Student.php

It would probably be best to call the actual Registrar. Getting a Driver's license and proof of physical presence wouldn't be difficult but not sure how you would establish financial independence. I had a friend or two that established while in undergrad but they also worked part-time throughout school. Good luck! EDIT to add that FL is 12 months from date of matriculation for establishing residency.
 
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slamdnkindrummr said:
Does anyone know how quickly an out-of-state med student can establish FL residency? From what I've read online, Florida doesn't require x years and they look at in on a case-by-case basis.

I'm getting a little ahead of myself haha but I'm curious whether I would be able to pay in-state tuition for up to 3 years, if accepted.
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I'm pretty sure you can't establish Florida residency if you don't spend a year living/working in the state before starting school.
 
There's no deposit required to accept a seat in the class right? It's been a week since I got the call and I don't have my packet, just making sure I don't miss anything
 
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