2015-2016 University of Illinois Application Thread

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How many weeks after one's acceptance does one get access to the student portal to view the financial aid award letter?
 
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hopetobedoctorsoon said:
Got the award letter, 90k approves in loans. My god. I thought they would give some sort of aid or scholarships, does anyone know how we could apply for scholarships?
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Got mine today as well...in state 62k approved loans, all unsubsized. **** the state of Illinois. I'm disappointed I didn't receive a scholarship from them with a 3.98 and 519
 
Has anyone gotten tested for immunizations and found that they need to be re-vaccinated? I'm not sure I will be able to get the necessary vaccinations before the start of classes and whether or not this will be a problem.
 
gdoc786 said:
Are you an out of state student?
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Yeah, I'm out of state. I remember that during the interview they said they would help somewhat. I would really hate to borrow so much money, it is in fact 100k per year.
Also, would I be able to claim in state tuition after the first year?
 
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hopetobedoctorsoon said:
Yeah, I'm out of state. I remember that during the interview they said they would help somewhat. I would really hate to borrow so much money, it is in fact 100k per year.
Also, would I be able to claim in state tuition after the first year?
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Unfortunately, no. Illinois is pretty strict with residency for tuition purposes. You have to live in the state and work while not being enrolled as a student for a year, I believe.
 
Mr. Beefy Lion said:
Got mine today as well...in state 62k approved loans, all unsubsized. **** the state of Illinois. I'm disappointed I didn't receive a scholarship from them with a 3.98 and 519
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I have similar stats to you and also didn't receive a scholarship. It may be that they are looking for other things (i.e. disadvantaged status, certain experiences) when they award scholarships. I applied for one small outside scholarship, but I won't find out if I got it for several months. It seems like you're kinda out of luck for this year, but no matter where you go, I would encourage you to look into outside scholarships for the next three years to help cut that cost. There is a ton of unclaimed aid money out there every year, especially if you have significant need according to FAFSA. Don't give up hope! Just be proactive and start searching by the end of 2016 so you don't miss any deadlines!
 
Does anyone here know about the summer prematriculation program? I saw it online and just wanted to know more about it. Thanks!
 
609718 said:
Does anyone here know about the summer prematriculation program? I saw it online and just wanted to know more about it. Thanks!
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Seems like it's for disadvantaged and underrepresented applicants who lack the academic qualifications for regular admission. They are offered a spot in the program by the adcom and given a conditional acceptance. If they complete the program successfully then they are admitted to UIC. You can't apply directly to the program, they just select you out of the pool of applicants.


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Thanks!

frenvedd said:
Seems like it's for disadvantaged and underrepresented applicants who lack the academic qualifications for regular admission. They are offered a spot in the program by the adcom and given a conditional acceptance. If they complete the program successfully then they are admitted to UIC. You can't apply directly to the program, they just select you out of the pool of applicants.

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Just got my location assignment. I got the UPR and Rockford. Is there a location specific facebook group?
 
For those who have been accepted and completed their requirements, where do we get the Hepatitis B form from? I don't recall getting this form.
 
Called the other day since I have been submitted since first week of August... told me that a decision has yet to be made on my application even with being in process for several months. So I don't know if this is good or bad lol. I'm probably one of those thats right on the cusp and if they need more people for w/e reason i'll get an olive branch extended for an interview. Hope I get that olive branch though....would love to be so close to home and go to my in-state school
 
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Called the other day since I have been submitted since first week of August... told me that a decision has yet to be made on my application even with being in process for several months. So I don't know if this is good or bad lol. I'm probably one of those thats right on the cusp and if they need more people for w/e reason i'll get an olive branch extended for an interview. Hope I get that olive branch though....would love to be so close to home and go to my in-state school
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I'm in the same situation as you. Completed in August and applicant in process for several months as well. Here's to hoping that we get II's here.


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🙄Received my location assignment in the mail today--I was really hoping for Chicago, I got Urbana (M1) and Rockford (M2-M4). I will be spending the next few weeks researching the assigned locations. I have some tough decisions to make in the upcoming weeks--wishing for favorable news for those still waiting to hear back.
 
MD2ndBorn said:
🙄Received my location assignment in the mail today--I was really hoping for Chicago, I got Urbana (M1) and Rockford (M2-M4). I will be spending the next few weeks researching the assigned locations. I have some tough decisions to make in the upcoming weeks--wishing for favorable news for those still waiting to hear back.
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Go to second look day if you are skeptical of Rockford. It is a beautiful facility and everyone was really nice. I think you would enjoy yourself!
 
Sorry, I'm sure this has been asked but I've seen some different responses. Is UIC switching to P/F next year or are they keeping the H/P/F grading scheme?
 
Does anyone know how much dedicated study time we get for STEP I?
 
riguy16 said:
Sorry, I'm sure this has been asked but I've seen some different responses. Is UIC switching to P/F next year or are they keeping the H/P/F grading scheme?
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they are switching to P/F next year. that's what they said during the info session on interview day at least
 
whitelotus23700 said:
is April 15th the only day for UMed interviews?
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Same question here. I interviewed late after the due date and was told that we can submit our application later...dunno how late was acceptable though.

That being said, what are the chances of being accepted to the school if you interview after the 3/15 date

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PsychUp said:
UMed interview invite yesterday! So excited!
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Congrats! Do you remember when you applied? Also, did you send an email recently asking if you they are still interviewing for the program? I'm not sure if I should email them to indicate I am interested
 
gdoc786 said:
Congrats! Do you remember when you applied? Also, did you send an email recently asking if you they are still interviewing for the program? I'm not sure if I should email them to indicate I am interested
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Thanks! I sent in my application just after interviewing for the overall school in February, so I knew I was a little "late" and therefore didn't send any emails of intent.
 
I sent this email to UMED "I interviewed today (3/30) for the University of Illinois College of Medicine on the Peoria campus. From my understanding the UMed interviews will be on April 15th. Since my acceptance or rejection for the College of Medicine probably will come after April 15th, will my application for UMed still be considered?"

They responded today with the statement "Yes, your application is still being considered."

Not really sure how much this helps though. I guess the real question is, are they interviewing after April 15 for those whose acceptance into the COM probably won't come until May.
 
reesegclark said:
I sent this email to UMED "I interviewed today (3/30) for the University of Illinois College of Medicine on the Peoria campus. From my understanding the UMed interviews will be on April 15th. Since my acceptance or rejection for the College of Medicine probably will come after April 15th, will my application for UMed still be considered?"

They responded today with the statement "Yes, your application is still being considered."

Not really sure how much this helps though. I guess the real question is, are they interviewing after April 15 for those whose acceptance into the COM probably won't come until May.
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In the letter/PDF they sent with my invite, they explained how they interview people for UMed that may not have even been accepted into the COM yet.
 
PsychUp said:
Sorry, I can see how my wording could be misconstrued. Read it instead as "they explained THAT they interview people for UMed..."
No insider secrets here, haha.
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ohh okay, I did totally read that wrong lol.
 
PsychUp said:
UMed interview invite yesterday! So excited!
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I just got an email from someone named Tiffany Ford in the UMed program telling me to "see the attached document." But there was nothing attached. I replied saying so, but I was wondering, is this the same type of email you got for your UMed interview?
 
BabyTeuvoFan said:
I just got an email from someone named Tiffany Ford in the UMed program telling me to "see the attached document." But there was nothing attached. I replied saying so, but I was wondering, is this the same type of email you got for your UMed interview?
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Yup! And I received the same email sans attachment yesterday, so I called today and it was resent with the attachment. I'm no stranger to making that mistake.
 
Has anyone not received their financial aid award yet, other than those recently admitted? I submitted my FAFSA the week of the March 2nd deadline so maybe that's the issue?
 
frenvedd said:
Has anyone not received their financial aid award yet, other than those recently admitted? I submitted my FAFSA the week of the March 2nd deadline so maybe that's the issue?
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When did you receive your acceptance notification?
 
ruralphysician2016 said:
Dang man. Send them an email if you haven't received anything yet.

Have you checked the FAFSA website to verify that you submitted the application with the correct school code?
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Yeah I probably should. Might be because I submitted a correction recently.


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frenvedd said:
Yeah I probably should. Might be because I submitted a correction recently.


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I would contact them. They had sent my financial aid letter to the wrong email for some reason.


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PsychUp said:
Yup! And I received the same email sans attachment yesterday, so I called today and it was resent with the attachment. I'm no stranger to making that mistake.
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I just left a message at the number listed on the UMed contact info page online. Thanks for the info!
 
Is there a UIC Class of 2020 thread somewhere for all of us who are accepted and going to UIC this August?
 
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