2015-2016 University of Utah Application Thread

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Celeste13 said:
Has anyone heard anything about when Utah will start making some acceptance calls?
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The earliest I heard was the end of November. But only 30 percent of the acceptances will be notified before March. So I've just set my mind on waiting until then before I get my hopes up. Haha.
 
Yeah, on my interview day they said that they would let 25% of the class know before March 15th. Woof.
 
Mid december is what he told our group. But 75% of the calls will come after 3/15 so I wouldn't hold your breath.
 
LloydChristmas90 said:
Yeah, on my interview day they said that they would let 25% of the class know before March 15th. Woof.
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You know what, I think they told us 25% as well. Which ends up being roughly 30 students out of the 122. Got my numbers switch up. Haha. Thanks for clarifying that.
 
That's what they said last year too and then there were quite a large number of students in the Facebook group before March 15, so who knows.
 
Do they reject people at all ? or is it a silent rejection typa thing. Ive been complete since mid sept (international) should I just assume Im rejected cuz ppl completed in Oct are getting II ! I havent heard a thing +pissed+ 😕
 
Em4234 said:
Do they reject people at all ? or is it a silent rejection typa thing. Ive been complete since mid sept (international) should I just assume Im rejected cuz ppl completed in Oct are getting II ! I havent heard a thing +pissed+ 😕
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If you are in-state and "above average" in 5 of the 7 categories at the U, you have a very good shot at getting an interview. They do send out some rejections prior to March, but those are typically to people who are not "above average" in 5 categories.
 
For those who have had ii's here, did it ever show up on your portal or is everything via email after you submit the secondary?
 
p0gono said:
For those who have had ii's here, did it ever show up on your portal or is everything via email after you submit the secondary?
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The portal changes pretty dramatically and that is where you schedule your interview
 
Anybody know how many interviews are left for IS? I kind of expected to get one by now
 
II today. Not from Utah but attending college in Utah - I think that might mean i'm instate. Really excited for this school, I've heard really good things.
 
Does anybody know what the demographics of those 30% who hear in Nov/Dec is like? Are these stellar students..? or... why does the U inform 30% of their acceptance and then the rest in March--anyone know? Thanks! 🙂
 
notawonk said:
Does anybody know what the demographics of those 30% who hear in Nov/Dec is like? Are these stellar students..? or... why does the U inform 30% of their acceptance and then the rest in March--anyone know? Thanks! 🙂
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because they are such a highly desired school in state that produces so many applicants that they can do whatever they want. there is no predictability to any of it. but yes.. i think the early acceptances are pretty stellar applicants
 
notawonk said:
Does anybody know what the demographics of those 30% who hear in Nov/Dec is like? Are these stellar students..? or... why does the U inform 30% of their acceptance and then the rest in March--anyone know? Thanks! 🙂
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A. If I was a guessing man I would say they are stellar applicants that they want to steal from other states or really want to keep in state. The rank and file are largely replaceable and can be lump accepted in march.
B. Because they are annoying
 
If I were to guess, I'd say that Utah has a very specific number ranking system. They probably give each applicant a number or rating (probably to the hundredths decimal place) based on their combined scores for their primary, secondary, LORs, and interview day reviewers. They probably interview about 1/2 to 2/3 of their applicants by December, so by that time, they can safely say that the top 25% (according to their given numerical rank because of their review scores) are for sure going to get in - no matter what the rest of the candidates look like. So that's probably when they decide to make the first rounds of acceptance calls. So yeah, the early acceptances will have to be good applicants overall. And yeah, it's frustrating having to wait until March. But still, it gives those who interview later in the season a better fighting chance. Anyways, that's what I think.
 
LloydChristmas90 said:
If I were to guess, I'd say that Utah has a very specific number ranking system. They probably give each applicant a number or rating (probably to the hundredths decimal place) based on their combined scores for their primary, secondary, LORs, and interview day reviewers. They probably interview about 1/2 to 2/3 of their applicants by December, so by that time, they can safely say that the top 25% (according to their given numerical rank because of their review scores) are for sure going to get in - no matter what the rest of the candidates look like. So that's probably when they decide to make the first rounds of acceptance calls. So yeah, the early acceptances will have to be good applicants overall. And yeah, it's frustrating having to wait until March. But still, it gives those who interview later in the season a better fighting chance. Anyways, that's what I think.
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I believe this is correct.
 
At my interview day and from what I heard from classmates that interviewed before me, Dr. Chan said to expect the first acceptances to go out around Nov 15th. Guess I was hoping to hear of some action going on here this week. Especially with Thanksgiving next week, I would imagine it'll be another couple weeks now. Good thing I'm not anxious or anything...(stares at phone).
 
oceANN815 said:
At my interview day and from what I heard from classmates that interviewed before me, Dr. Chan said to expect the first acceptances to go out around Nov 15th. Guess I was hoping to hear of some action going on here this week. Especially with Thanksgiving next week, I would imagine it'll be another couple weeks now. Good thing I'm not anxious or anything...(stares at phone).
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Ha. The anxiety is definitely ramping up. :whistle:
 
ScentOfPeace said:
Ha. The anxiety is definitely ramping up. :whistle:
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I saw you have a bunch of posts on last years thread. You seem very dedicated to this school. I hope you get in this year. And as for anxiety, I have convinced myself if I do hear back from this school it will be in May or June (when two of my friends were accepted to this school). That thought I hope keeps me from checking my phone, email, or sdn too much.
 
I have it on good authority that some more acceptances went out today.... [Anxiety intensifies]
 
So quiet here. Been complete for a couple months and no word...
 
II 8 minutes ago via e-mail.

LM 65-70, OOS complete 10/27

January dates available.

Congratulations to others invited and good luck to those remaining. Keep your head up.
 
so what do you guys think...I interviewed on the very first date back in September and haven't heard anything since they started accepting people. Am I pretty much for sure not going to hear anything until March now or do they accept people in random order not based of interview dates? Trying to lessen my anxiety level....
 
charles425 said:
so what do you guys think...I interviewed on the very first date back in September and haven't heard anything since they started accepting people. Am I pretty much for sure not going to hear anything until March now or do they accept people in random order not based of interview dates? Trying to lessen my anxiety level....
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I'm in a similar situation, interviewed on the 3rd day (September 25th) and haven't heard anything. I'm just assuming I won't hear back until March but the anxiety is still killing me.
 
I'd just assume to hear back in March. I think they have a numerical ranking system. So, if you interviewed later, then you might still be compared to and competing against all the future interviewers as well. Even if it's not that way, I'm still going to assume March as well. That way I don't get too crazy during the Holidays. 🙂
 
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For those who have already interviewed here. I was told the date and time for my interview on the phone. I assumed I would get an email to tell me the date and time again, so I didn't write it down. Do they send out emails with that info? Or do I need to contact them to get it? Thanks.
 
If you haven't heard back, I wouldn't worry. I didn't hear until fairly late. There is still hope, I promise! People getting accepted late isn't some mythical thing--it does indeed happen.
 
Does anyone know why Utah accepts so few students compared to other schools? I have heard that it is common to accept 2 to 3 students for each spot, but at the U last year they accepted around 170 people for 122 spots. Is it simply most students end up matriculating?
 
student4life0800 said:
Does anyone know why Utah accepts so few students compared to other schools? I have heard that it is common to accept 2 to 3 students for each spot, but at the U last year they accepted around 170 people for 122 spots. Is it simply most students end up matriculating?
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Yeah, I talked to a few in-state kids on my interview date...they're all desperate to stay in Utah due to their religion (LDS) and family. It was quite surprising how badly they wanted to get into the U but not for the school's atmosphere, education or resources.
 
student4life0800 said:
Does anyone know why Utah accepts so few students compared to other schools? I have heard that it is common to accept 2 to 3 students for each spot, but at the U last year they accepted around 170 people for 122 spots. Is it simply most students end up matriculating?
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They accept people later than most schools (most in March). They send out an equivalent amount of acceptance offers, the issue is lots of people turn down their offers of acceptance because they have already been accepted to another school or two. The U only reports the number of students accepted, NOT the number of offers given and turned down.
I for one am going to school in Utah right now for UG and I applied to the U. I have been accepted to four awesome schools that I was way more impressed with than the U. So even if the U accepts me, I will turn down their offer and go to one of the other schools I was more impressed by. Thus preserving the U's artificially low acceptance rate.
Hopefully this makes sense.
 
xyphr said:
Sorry, could you elaborate on the bold? I'm confused. What's the difference? The numbers of offers given and turned down is a part of the number of students accepted, is it not? I think you're confusing "acceptance" with "matriculant"
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At each of the schools I've been accepted to I've had to sign a document "accepting" the acceptance offer. If I turn down the offer it's as if I never got one.
 
xyphr said:
Respectfully, that's incorrect. An acceptance refers to anyone who was offered an acceptance, regardless of whether they actually end up going to that school or not.
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Uhhhh according to the profile pic, that is Ali G. I think he knows what he's talking about!
 
xyphr said:
Respectfully, that's incorrect. An acceptance refers to anyone who was offered an acceptance, regardless of whether they actually end up going to that school or not.
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This is the case. Almost everybody goes to the U when they are accepted for non school related reasons. Utah has 500+ IS applicants per year and since it is the only state school, all of those people are vying for IS tuition, want to stay close to family and don't want to leave the cultural cocoon. While the fact that their admissions process is annoying and inconsiderate and the school is fairly mediocre does cross the mind of all applicants, the above factors outweigh them for most all students.
 
Dr.Smexy said:
Yeah, I talked to a few in-state kids on my interview date...they're all desperate to stay in Utah due to their religion (LDS) and family. It was quite surprising how badly they wanted to get into the U but not for the school's atmosphere, education or resources.
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That and Utah's amazing, abundant and easily accessible outdoor recreation activities.
 
As others mentioned accepted rates are all those extended acceptances, # matriculated is different. Each schools knows more or less how many acceptances it takes to fill the class (and how long to make the waitlist). The U, at least in the past, has virtually offered acceptances to only as many people as they have seats and used the wait list from there. They have one of the highest matriculated/acceptances ratios in the country (don't have time to cite that but should be easy to find). As for the mediocrity, *shrug* some may think so, I don't find that to be the case but I'm of course biased. I personally find it awesome, I've loved my research opportunities, the service opportunities, outdoor activities (I'm a mountain biker hard to beat the local), and my classmates are amazing (instate tuition is a nice little cherry on top as well).

As others have mentioned it's a personal fit, in the end when it comes to matching, or getting the most out of your medical school time (whatever that means to you), much of it comes down to your own efforts, preferences, goals, etc., so wherever you feel best arms you to meet your needs will likely be where you're most interested.
 
zhopv10 said:
As others mentioned accepted rates are all those extended acceptances, # matriculated is different. Each schools knows more or less how many acceptances it takes to fill the class (and how long to make the waitlist). The U, at least in the past, has virtually offered acceptances to only as many people as they have seats and used the wait list from there. They have one of the highest matriculated/acceptances ratios in the country (don't have time to cite that but should be easy to find). As for the mediocrity, *shrug* some may think so, I don't find that to be the case but I'm of course biased. I personally find it awesome, I've loved my research opportunities, the service opportunities, outdoor activities (I'm a mountain biker hard to beat the local), and my classmates are amazing (instate tuition is a nice little cherry on top as well).

As others have mentioned it's a personal fit, in the end when it comes to matching, or getting the most out of your medical school time (whatever that means to you), much of it comes down to your own efforts, preferences, goals, etc., so wherever you feel best arms you to meet your needs will likely be where you're most interested.
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How is the atmosphere in the class for non-LDS, not married and OOS students? I don't know if I get accepted how I'll fit in and get along with my classmates with these differences
 
We have a good chunk of our class that fits at least most aspects of that description, I can't talk of the specifics for people matching your description as that is not my situation. I can say in general that our class feels very cohesive and works together really quite well IMO but it would be valuable to talk to those in that situation.
 
Does anyone know if the U sends out REJECTIONS (pre or post interview) before March? Or do we all have to wait until then to hear anything?
 
If it's anything like it was my year then yes they do (both pre and post interview)
 
Dr.Smexy said:
How is the atmosphere in the class for non-LDS, not married and OOS students? I don't know if I get accepted how I'll fit in and get along with my classmates with these differences
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I am non LDS, not married, but OOS Anyway, in my specific class, the LDS presence is not negligible. For me, growing up not in Utah, it does feel a bit different, but not bad by any means. The LDS folks are just like any other people...some are really cool and others are not. There will be many non-LDS people, as well, but probably over half will be LDS. Anyway, it seems that as far as social circles, the class has it's own groups (as any school would have), but when it comes to working together as classmates, we all get along just fine.
 
Hey Utah thread- I've been relatively silent round these parts this year, in part because I've ridden the Utah roller coaster twice previously and I'm attempting to be a bit more subdued with my expectations this year. Nonetheless, I just wanted to report that I got an II not too long ago. I look forward to meeting some of you there on assessment day!

For those interested, I was complete early September and I am IS.
 
Accepted 11/23

So excited as this was my first choice. I love the research I have been doing at the u for the last 6 months.

Good luck to everyone still in the race. I am a reapplicant so know how stressful this process is.
 
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