2015-2016 University of California - Irvine Application Thread

[Limbo123]

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🙁 sorry limbo. How did you think your interview went?

Not my best, not my worst. I thought I came off pretty nervous for the mini interview

 

[clt]

Maybe the mini station and pre interview stuff counts for a lot more than I expected. I had 2 great interviews and was still placed on hold 🙁

 

[cyang]

Maybe the mini station and pre interview stuff counts for a lot more than I expected. I had 2 great interviews and was still placed on hold 🙁

What pre-interview stuff? like stats? 🙁 🙁

 

[Bromine89]

Maybe the mini station and pre interview stuff counts for a lot more than I expected. I had 2 great interviews and was still placed on hold 🙁

I would agree on the pre-interview stats being important to Irvine. I interviewed in late August and had 2 very solid interviews, but I'm holding on to below average numbers for this school. I was put on alternate list after the first decision.

 

[cyang]

I would agree on the pre-interview stats being important to Irvine. I interviewed in late August and had 2 very solid interviews, but I'm holding on to below average numbers for this school. I was put on alternate list after the first decision.

How is a 70 LM below average? Isn't that around a 3.7/33? Seems impressive to me!

 

[musicalfeet]

How is a 70 LM below average? Isn't that around a 3.7/33? Seems impressive to me!

I think he meant in relation to the accepted students for UCI. I second his hypothesis, as my stats were also below average and I'm an alternate lister. Only category I was above their accepted stats was sGPA. I didn't do badly on my faculty interview, but I didn't blow them away either (but I'm pretty sure I did well on the mini interview and student interview)

 

[cyang]

I think he meant in relation to the accepted students for UCI. I second his hypothesis, as my stats were also below average and I'm an alternate lister. Only category I was above their accepted stats was sGPA. I didn't do badly on my faculty interview, but I didn't blow them away either (but I'm pretty sure I did well on the mini interview and student interview)

Wow I'm devastated. Love this school but stats are below.

 

[Regina_Phalange]

I would agree on the pre-interview stats being important to Irvine. I interviewed in late August and had 2 very solid interviews, but I'm holding on to below average numbers for this school. I was put on alternate list after the first decision.

I think he meant in relation to the accepted students for UCI. I second his hypothesis, as my stats were also below average and I'm an alternate lister. Only category I was above their accepted stats was sGPA. I didn't do badly on my faculty interview, but I didn't blow them away either (but I'm pretty sure I did well on the mini interview and student interview)

Wow I'm devastated. Love this school but stats are below.

if it makes you guys feel any better, I'm over their average stats (LizzyM 78) and I was also waitlisted haha I thought my interviews went pretty well too 😳 this whole process is such a crapshoot

 

[DonMiko]

II! 🙂

 

[cyang]

I called in, and UCI says that they're receptive to updates and LOI prior to May, even post-interview... Is this accurate?

I remember Dr. Peterson on interview day said that you should only update if it was something substantial, and the thread here says to only send the LOI during May. So...what do...

Yeah she told us only to send one if you won a nobel prize or something like that.... now I'm confused too

 

[CellPowerhouse]

Yeah she told us only to send one if you won a nobel prize or something like that.... now I'm confused too

I sent two so far (both pre-II) re: publications and was told they will add these to my file.

 

[delta444]

Yeah she told us only to send one if you won a nobel prize or something like that.... now I'm confused too

I also remember her saying the nobel prize thing on my interview day, but my recollection was that she said not to send updates *before* decisions unless you win a nobel or something of that magnitude. If you get put on the alternate list, I believe she said feel free to send anything you want at that time.

Best of luck to you and xiquarius

 

[DonMiko]

I saw 2/22 and 3/7

 

[DonMiko]

Congrats! What dates are left?

Lol sorry, 2/22 and 3/7

 

[nutritionbuff]

Got an acceptance call today at 3pm from the Dean. I was thrilled! I interviewed ~12/15, and we were told we would hear back this past week or this coming week.

 

[iker]

Got an acceptance call today at 3pm from the Dean. I was thrilled! I interviewed ~12/15, and we were told we would hear back this past week or this coming week.

Me too! We must have met on interview day 🙂

 

[takeonme]

Rejected received a secondary late dec.

 

[Hurdlebeast]

Also a 12/15 acceptance, excited for everyone

 

[HashSlingingSlasher]

Submitted secondary 7/18 and FINALLLYYY received an interview last night on 1/31. Very strange how long it took.

 

[amfarhat]

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[amphoteric]

Rejected pre-interview this morning

 

[wagonwheel23]

@HashSlingingSlasher Congrats! I hope I'm not too far behind you. Also complete in July and still hanging on...

 

[ChillDawg]

Waitlisted

🙁

 

[redbean2]

Any admittees here planning to attend UCI's Ultrafest this Saturday?

 

[White.boyCAndance]

Does anyone know from previous years when the alternate list starts moving?

 

[ChillDawg]

Apparently they have had little to no movement last year?

 

[sharkbyte]

Would it be appropriate to send in an update with a scholar distinction I received at my university, post-graduation? Or is this not considered substantial enough?

EDIT: never mind, forgot I had listed it in my primary app.

 

[mrdr92]

Submitted secondary 7/18 and FINALLLYYY received an interview last night on 1/31. Very strange how long it took.

congrats! what dates are available?

 

[iker]

When is the best time to start looking for roommates/housing? Is it too early considering UCI interviews until April?

 

[Allium cepa]

When is the best time to start looking for roommates/housing? Is it too early considering UCI interviews until April?

I would suggest waiting until April. Most people should have a better idea of whether they are for sure committing to UCI by then and will be looking for roommates. Someone will organize a google doc on the Facebook group where people looking for roommates can coordinate housing plans based on similar preferences. We will also be sending out a welcome guide with information on various topics like housing, OC life, campus culture, etc. Reading the guide will give you a better idea of different housing options available since current students will provide some insights on where they currently live in that guide. Keep an eye out for it in the next 2 months!

 

[HashSlingingSlasher]

congrats! what dates are available?

Thank you ! It was February 22nd and March 7th I think? (Don't quote me on the March date)

 

[wagonwheel23]

Has anyone had any luck with an ITA email?

 

[123sploosh]

Has anyone had any luck with an ITA email?

whats that?

 

[whitelotus23700]

ITA = in the area

 

[edward90]

wowie wow wow wowowow. Just got the call for acceptance!!! Interviewed late-jan

 

[HelloWorld39]

Had a voicemail this morning!!! So excited. Interviewed 1/26. Looking forward to seeing all of you in August!

 

[brian67]

Just received a last minute II! What an honor. I am so excited.

(Completed 10/20/2015)

 

[Feddy Fed]

Just received a last minute II! What an honor. I am so excited.

(Completed 10/20/2015)

Hi Brian, did you see what interview dates were left/available?

 

[brian67]

Hi Brian, did you see what interview dates were left/available?

I did! Only March 4th.

 

[AngelintheOutfield]

How late does Irvine send out II's? #livingonaprayer

 

[neekzg]

Does Irvine place everyone not accepted after the interview on alternate list? Wondering if it's worth holding my breath at all being on the waitlist.

 

[JustAnother]

How late does Irvine send out II's? #livingonaprayer

From the 13-14 and 14-15 threads, it seems that UCI keeps giving out II until the end of March. +1 livin'onaprayer

 

[padfootmd]

I'll be withdrawing from here soon, hope one of you gets the spot!

 

[mjbek03]

Does anyone know if UCI gives merit aid?

 

[azzeh123]

Does anyone know if UCI gives merit aid?

I would like to know this aswell???

 

[sharkbyte]

From the 13-14 and 14-15 threads, it seems that UCI keeps giving out II until the end of March. +1 livin'onaprayer

This is promising!!

 

[Shakespeare1008]

Late to the party, but interviewed early/mid January and was accepted mid February!

Happy to have the option to stay in CA 🙂 Good luck to everyone!

 

[drwoofs]

It really bums me out that they made 2nd year H/P/F... As if that year isn't stressful enough!

 

[123sploosh]

when does the waitlist open?

 

[Distraught]

when does the waitlist open?

Early May. Interestingly, the new MSAR says that around 75 out of 200 waitlisters ultimately get accepted. Seems a bit high, not to mention that there's apparently very little waitlist movement according to some of the earlier posts in this thread. Hopefully, the MSAR numbers are correct because I really want to stay in CA and 75/200 sounds like a good shot.