2015-2016 University of Cincinnati Application Thread

[echoyjeff222]

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a little unsure about the question with "imagine a world.."

not sure if i should relate my answers back to medicine and show how they're related ... right now I'm not doing that ...

 

[idontknowwhatnametopick]

a little unsure about the question with "imagine a world.."

not sure if i should relate my answers back to medicine and show how they're related ... right now I'm not doing that ...

I ended up tying it back to medicine because it came naturally but I wouldn't force it.

 

[oryoloblast]

Could anyone tell me if a misdemeanor falls under the category of things to talk about in the second essay (about convictions) if it has been expunged (underage)

 

[House101]

For those who have submitted this secondary:

I submitted about a week ago, but the top of the status page says my app is still incomplete. Is anyone else seeing this? Note, all of my letters have been received.

 

[idontknowwhatnametopick]

For those who have submitted this secondary:

I submitted about a week ago, but the top of the status page says my app is still incomplete. Is anyone else seeing this? Note, all of my letters have been received.

Read the page thoroughly. Mine was incomplete and after reading everything I realized they needed a copy of my green card. Less than an hour after I emailed it to them, I was marked complete.

 

[jmpatt29]

Anyone receive any interviews yet??

 

[DrUnderage]

For those who have submitted this secondary:

I submitted about a week ago, but the top of the status page says my app is still incomplete. Is anyone else seeing this? Note, all of my letters have been received.

I was having a similar problem where my credit card payment went through but the site timed out and gave me an error. I called them this morning and after a redirect to the MedOnestop they fixed the problem! I'd say call them, they're really happy to help. It shows me as complete now (except my last LOR).

 

[DrUnderage]

Anyone receive any interviews yet??

I asked this morning and was told interview dates start in late August, early September. I don't think they gave any out yet because the early decision deadline is August 1st and they will start reviewing those applicants soon.

 

[jmpatt29]

I asked this morning and was told interview dates start in late August, early September. I don't think they gave any out yet because the early decision deadline is August 1st and they will start reviewing those applicants soon.

Thanks for the info!!

 

[House101]

Read the page thoroughly. Mine was incomplete and after reading everything I realized they needed a copy of my green card. Less than an hour after I emailed it to them, I was marked complete.

I was having a similar problem where my credit card payment went through but the site timed out and gave me an error. I called them this morning and after a redirect to the MedOnestop they fixed the problem! I'd say call them, they're really happy to help. It shows me as complete now (except my last LOR).

Thank you both for your help! My status miraculously changed this morning, so I didn't have to do anything 🙂

 

[OwlPower92]

submitted secondary

 

[ChillDawg]

I asked this morning and was told interview dates start in late August, early September. I don't think they gave any out yet because the early decision deadline is August 1st and they will start reviewing those applicants soon.

So when do you think the non-ED II will start coming out?

 

[DrUnderage]

So when do you think the non-ED II will start coming out?

Disclaimer: this is just my assumption/understanding.

The deadline for ED is August 1st, so their first meeting to review applicants will probably be like the first week of August. However, I think the first batch of regular applicants will also be in there. The interview dates aren't "exclusive" for ED. There will probably be regular applicants in that pool as well.

So I'm guessing ED and the top of the stack of regular applicants will start getting interviews early August.

 

[AndyF]

Disclaimer: this is just my assumption/understanding.

The deadline for ED is August 1st, so their first meeting to review applicants will probably be like the first week of August. However, I think the first batch of regular applicants will also be in there. The interview dates aren't "exclusive" for ED. There will probably be regular applicants in that pool as well.

So I'm guessing ED and the top of the stack of regular applicants will start getting interviews early August.

I think you're probably right about the committee review timing. However, I bet it's mid-august until we hear of interviews. When you look through the UC application threads from the past few years, the first interviews were announced between Aug 12-25 ish

 

[DrUnderage]

I think you're probably right about the committee review timing. However, I bet it's mid-august until we hear of interviews. When you look through the UC application threads from the past few years, the first interviews were announced between Aug 12-25 ish

Good point, I think its safe to expect ED and top batch of regular applicants to start getting II mid august.

 

[DrUnderage]

Campus update again: The body cam video was released and the cop was indicted (and IMO rightfully so). Lots of policy change is expected to occur and this will be a hot topic on campus and in Cincinnati the next couple of weeks.

 

[chocoholicsoxfan]

Campus update again: The body cam video was released and the cop was indicted (and IMO rightfully so). Lots of policy change is expected to occur and this will be a hot topic on campus and in Cincinnati the next couple of weeks.

That was really bad. But judging by the way even that the police officer was talking to him prior to the murder, I'm not convinced that he was carrying out some sort of racist vendetta, and, as a minority, I think I would still feel comfortable on campus. Yes, I am Indian, not African American, but I do still have dark skin and people have misconstrued my ethnicity before. To me, it looks like more of a power and militarization thing than a racist thing, and certainly, policy change is in order. My guess is that it will be a manslaughter charge, not that I necessarily agree with that.

 

[ChillDawg]

Yeah, the shot was fired after the man started hid ignition, but before the car started moving.
Officer could have chosen to back away, or fire. He unfortunately chose the latter.

 

[DrUnderage]

My last and biggest LOR just got in... The day before the ED deadline.... PHEW

Guess I like to live life on the edge

 

[tparr4274]

For the question asking about traffic violations, what if you've gotten tickets in the past but they're not on your record? I'm assuming you would answer no, since there's no official record of getting a ticket. Anyone else with a similar situation have any input?

 

[AndyF]

Got an interview this evening! I'm EDP - does anyone know if they screen before giving interviews for the EDP pool. I'm assuming they do, but not sure.

 

[DrUnderage]

Interview here as well! Looks like the first date they have is august 20. @AndyF I'm pretty sure they do, otherwise they would have just given it out the day of the deadline.

Nonetheless my day is made! What a relief

 

[jmpatt29]

Interview here as well! Looks like the first date they have is august 20. @AndyF I'm pretty sure they do, otherwise they would have just given it out the day of the deadline.

Nonetheless my day is made! What a relief

are you EDP as well?

 

[DrUnderage]

are you EDP as well?

Sorry, yes. EDP as well.

 

[jmpatt29]

Ok thanks! hopefully the rest of the reg admissions get interviews soon! good luck!

Sorry, yes. EDP as well.

 

[DoctorDoom11]

For the question asking about traffic violations, what if you've gotten tickets in the past but they're not on your record? I'm assuming you would answer no, since there's no official record of getting a ticket. Anyone else with a similar situation have any input?

I'm in the same spot, I've had 2 tickets (1 speeding and the other a red light camera) both were dismissed via defensive driving school.

Not sure what to put!

 

[doc_mcd94]

I'm in the same spot, I've had 2 tickets (1 speeding and the other a red light camera) both were dismissed via defensive driving school.

Not sure what to put!

I feel like it is best to put all tickets down like that, especially if it is just a couple moving offenses. There is zero chance that something like that would prevent admission but if you put nothing down and something came up on the background check, that could definitely prevent matriculation. If you have like a billion tickets, then I would ask a lawyer or something lol

 

[integrin]

Just received an II from UC! LizzyM ~79

 

[Doc City]

Just received an II from UC! LizzyM ~79

Congrats!! Are you EDP?

 

[integrin]

Congrats!! Are you EDP?

Nope. They have some additional questions to answer before you can confirm the interview: All responses 750char limit

Academic Performance
Please discuss courses where grades earned were B- or lower or from which you Withdrew (grade=W). You may also discuss: semesters/years where your science GPA was lower than average, unusual or unique course selections, and/or changes in major.

MCAT Review
Discuss how you prepared for your first MCAT exam. If you have taken the MCAT multiple times, provide a preparation outline for each attempt. If you are planning to take the MCAT again after submitting the UC On-Line Secondary Application, outline how you will prepare.

Premedical Preparation
List all courses you are currently taking (i.e., your schedule of classes either during the current semester, or the coming semester if you are invited during the summer or winter breaks).

Disciplinary Actions
The UC Online Secondary Application requires a student to list disciplinary actions and to notify [email protected] if any additional infractions occur during the application cycle. If you would like to elaborate on any incident you reported or update us on any changes, please do so here.

Additional Information
If there is additional information you would like to relate to the Admissions Committee during the review of your application materials, please include it here.

 

[idontknowwhatnametopick]

Nope. They have some additional questions to answer before you can confirm the interview: All responses 750char limit

Academic Performance
Please discuss courses where grades earned were B- or lower or from which you Withdrew (grade=W). You may also discuss: semesters/years where your science GPA was lower than average, unusual or unique course selections, and/or changes in major.

MCAT Review
Discuss how you prepared for your first MCAT exam. If you have taken the MCAT multiple times, provide a preparation outline for each attempt. If you are planning to take the MCAT again after submitting the UC On-Line Secondary Application, outline how you will prepare.

Premedical Preparation
List all courses you are currently taking (i.e., your schedule of classes either during the current semester, or the coming semester if you are invited during the summer or winter breaks).

Disciplinary Actions
The UC Online Secondary Application requires a student to list disciplinary actions and to notify [email protected] if any additional infractions occur during the application cycle. If you would like to elaborate on any incident you reported or update us on any changes, please do so here.

Additional Information
If there is additional information you would like to relate to the Admissions Committee during the review of your application materials, please include it here.

Dear lord please no more essays :'(

 

[Doc City]

Thanks for the info @integrin ! Hopefully they start giving out some interviews for LizzyMs lower than 79 (!) soon

 

[Rainbow Zebra]

Nope. They have some additional questions to answer before you can confirm the interview: All responses 750char limit

Academic Performance
Please discuss courses where grades earned were B- or lower or from which you Withdrew (grade=W). You may also discuss: semesters/years where your science GPA was lower than average, unusual or unique course selections, and/or changes in major.

MCAT Review
Discuss how you prepared for your first MCAT exam. If you have taken the MCAT multiple times, provide a preparation outline for each attempt. If you are planning to take the MCAT again after submitting the UC On-Line Secondary Application, outline how you will prepare.

Premedical Preparation
List all courses you are currently taking (i.e., your schedule of classes either during the current semester, or the coming semester if you are invited during the summer or winter breaks).

Disciplinary Actions
The UC Online Secondary Application requires a student to list disciplinary actions and to notify [email protected] if any additional infractions occur during the application cycle. If you would like to elaborate on any incident you reported or update us on any changes, please do so here.

Additional Information
If there is additional information you would like to relate to the Admissions Committee during the review of your application materials, please include it here.

Looks the MCAT is the only one most of will have to do!! THat is a new essay. Now, if we just get the chance!!

 

[integrin]

Thanks for the info @integrin ! Hopefully they start giving out some interviews for LizzyMs lower than 79 (!) soon

No problem, and good luck to everyone!!

 

[AndyF]

Thanks for the info @integrin ! Hopefully they start giving out some interviews for LizzyMs lower than 79 (!) soon

I'll show my SDN ignorance here: What is 79?

 

[Doc City]

@AndyF i am pretty new to SDN, but APPARENTLY it's a better way to understand your competitive-ness at a school, and based off a formula that takes into account your GPA and your MCAT. this can tell you more:

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/lizzym-scores-and-validity.540806/

 

[doc_mcd94]

Looks the MCAT is the only one most of will have to do!! THat is a new essay. Now, if we just get the chance!!

And the premedical preparation one.

 

[Kfranko889]

II today! IS, Lizzy M 72.5. Complete 8/5, regular decision MD only.

 

[oryoloblast]

Man that is a lot of extra essays haha. Really hope to hear back from them soon (LizzyM ~ 70). Any current students on here that can share more about the MSSP programs? I am very interested in applying for the neuroscience one.

 

[jmpatt29]

This is my number one pick! I hope they send out more interviews soon! Lizzy M of 70!

 

[Doc City]

Just got an email about a status change - got an interview for September 2nd! (omgomgomgomg so soon)

ps was complete 7/21!

 

[USSWasteland]

Interviewing Sept 11 (heard yesterday)! First post, first interview of the year.

OOS, was complete 7/23 (took the June MCAT). 521/3.6. Half excited, half comforted to hear back so fast. The e-mail they sent was really cryptic and strange, almost in a "Guess what's in the box" kind of way.

 

[MDWannabe483]

Interviewing Sept 11 (heard yesterday)! First post, first interview of the year.

OOS, was complete 7/23 (took the June MCAT). 521/3.6. Half excited, half comforted to hear back so fast. The e-mail they sent was really cryptic and strange, almost in a "Guess what's in the box" kind of way.

What days of the week do they offer interviews?

 

[Doc City]

What days of the week do they offer interviews?

Mine is on a Wed, but I didn't get a choice. They were like "hey you're interviewing on this date" and I was like "OK COOL CONFIRM"

 

[MDWannabe483]

Mine is on a Wed, but I didn't get a choice. They were like "hey you're interviewing on this date" and I was like "OK COOL CONFIRM"

Sweet. Thank you, and congrats!!

 

[jmpatt29]

Mine is on a Wed, but I didn't get a choice. They were like "hey you're interviewing on this date" and I was like "OK COOL CONFIRM"

are you instate or OOS?

 

[Doc City]

are you instate or OOS?

i think I have the "forever buckeye" thing going for me (born and raised in Ohio until I left for college), so in state

 

[USSWasteland]

What days of the week do they offer interviews?

There was an assortment of dates, and I didn't notice a pattern (not that I was 100% coherent at the time). Like Doc City, they assigned me a date, but they offer you the chance to shoot them an e-mail ranking three dates if you want to change. I was like "lol no confirm" since I figured I'd just plan my life around the date they gave me and I didn't want to mess around too much (the paranoia is real).

 

[Doc City]

There was an assortment of dates, and I didn't notice a pattern (not that I was 100% coherent at the time). Like Doc City, they assigned me a date, but they offer you the chance to shoot them an e-mail ranking three dates if you want to change. I was like "lol no confirm" since I figured I'd just plan my life around the date they gave me and I didn't want to mess around too much (the paranoia is real).

exactly!

oh hey middle of the week date probably making me drop $300 on a flight? yeah ok sure, that'll do.

 

[USSWasteland]

exactly!

oh hey middle of the week date probably making me drop $300 on a flight? yeah ok sure, that'll do.

I'm so happy that I can drive there. And actually, between the airport closest to my school being an hour in the opposite direction and allotting time to get through security, flying actually would only save me like an hour at most.