2015-2016 University of Central Florida Application Thread

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Is a pre-interview invite update not a great idea? I'm trying to let them know I'm still alive and very much interested.
 
osckey said:
Is a pre-interview invite update not a great idea? I'm trying to let them know I'm still alive and very much interested.
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From what I have heard from advisors, it would be best in December, even if it is pre interview. Im not an expert, but that is just what I have heard. Maybe some other people can weigh in as well.
 
osckey said:
Is a pre-interview invite update not a great idea? I'm trying to let them know I'm still alive and very much interested.
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I think it's actually a great idea. From what I've heard showing your interest early on can be beneficial...if you've been EFI for a certain amount of time then it can only help to submit an update, as long as it's significant. Maybe if you have new grades or a new EC, I'm sure that warrants an update 🙂
 
avatarwan said:
I think it's actually a great idea. From what I've heard showing your interest early on can be beneficial...if you've been EFI for a certain amount of time then it can only help to submit an update, as long as it's significant. Maybe if you have new grades or a new EC, I'm sure that warrants an update 🙂
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Ya, but for the most part I've only continued my previous EC obligations in addition to picking up a job as a medical scribe. I've been traveling around the U.S. lately, but that's pretty much it. Already finished my research earlier this year and graduated last December. Hmmm...not much to update on.
 
osckey said:
Ya, but for the most part I've only continued my previous EC obligations in addition to picking up a job as a medical scribe. I've been traveling around the U.S. lately, but that's pretty much it. Already finished my research earlier this year and graduated last December. Hmmm...not much to update on.
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Scribing is definitely an update! That's clinical and work experience, so you can definitely use that to update.
 
Turkish_coffee007 said:
I have been in the AORTA - Eligible for interview selection for about two months now. Am I the only one in this boat? Or should I just accept the fact that I'll get an interview when it's too late?
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You are not the only one in this boat; I've also been AORTA - EFI for about two months. I would be happy with an interview at UCF, even if it is later on. As the old saying goes, 'it ain't over until it's over'.
 
I was complete in late July and AORTA shortly thereafter...just received an II today! So it takes them a while but its okay 😀 you're still in the running!
Turkish_coffee007 said:
I have been in the AORTA - Eligible for interview selection for about two months now. Am I the only one in this boat? Or should I just accept the fact that I'll get an interview when it's too late?
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Still no call :shrug:any other east coasters still waiting?
 
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REL said:
I am just beginning to make calls to the group that interviewed on Monday, 10/19.
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Hi REL, I know it's still very early but I was just curious if UCF creates Facebook groups for accepted students? Thanks!
 
REL said:
Yes, generally around January. What are your thoughts on this?
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I think it's an awesome idea...I'd love to meet my future classmates. It would also help when looking for housing/roommates too!
 
I have been on AORTA since July, and today I checked my secondary portal and my status is gone. Has this happened to anyone else? I'm not sure what it means.

*Update: Never mind. I refreshed my page and it came back haha
 
cadence14 said:
I have been on AORTA since July, and today I checked my secondary portal and my status is gone. Has this happened to anyone else? I'm not sure what it means.

*Update: Never mind. I refreshed my page and it came back haha
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It seems people have been asking this question since the very beginning of time. (the status disappears when it's updating).
 
jerfer said:
status just disappeared... previously AORTA/EFI. anyone else? i've heard this typically happens right before an update comes
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No it happens when they update the system. Doesn't mean anything about your status. Sorry 🙁


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would it be appropriate to call admission and kind of get an idea of where I stand as far as priority to interview? My status recently changed to AORTA/EFI, and I've continually heard that UCF has been very transparent and open so far about their admissions process. @REL ? any thoughts?
 
jerfer said:
would it be appropriate to call admission and kind of get an idea of where I stand as far as priority to interview? My status recently changed to AORTA/EFI, and I've continually heard that UCF has been very transparent and open so far about their admissions process. @REL ? any thoughts?
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I would hold off. There are still plenty of interview dates but EFI does not guarantee an interview. It seems that they periodically meet and choose from the EFI pool for interview invites just as they do for interviewees to be accepted/wait listed. If the interview dates are coming to a close then you might cal but they'll continue into February so there's still time it seems.
 
jerfer said:
would it be appropriate to call admission and kind of get an idea of where I stand as far as priority to interview? My status recently changed to AORTA/EFI, and I've continually heard that UCF has been very transparent and open so far about their admissions process. @REL ? any thoughts?
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Yeah, I STRONGLY recommend against this.
 
kab6492 said:
Accepted today after being on the "not yet accepted" waitlist since 10/15!! Interviewed 9/25, OOS. REALLY loved this school on interview day! 🙂
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Congratulations on your acceptance!!!

If you don't mind me asking, what third of the waitlist were you in initially?
 
Is submitting the primary and receiving secondary all within twenty-four hours a good thing?
 
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kab6492 said:
Accepted today after being on the "not yet accepted" waitlist since 10/15!! Interviewed 9/25, OOS. REALLY loved this school on interview day! 🙂
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congrats, its nice to know that there is waitlist movement before may.
 
Anybody know if the class of 2020 have an official FB page?
 
@REL , How harshly does the committee look upon any black marks, especially those from almost a decade ago?
 
JDWannabe said:
@REL , How harshly does the committee look upon any black marks, especially those from almost a decade ago?
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Depends, but in general, non-repeated, non-felony activities will not normally be a problem, likely be identified as a lack of maturity and a teaching/learning moment.
 
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