2016-2017 University of Chicago (Pritzker) Application Thread

[Iwannaknow]

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"I do think it’s really important, because spirits can change as you keep going through this process–maybe somebody was really excited about Pritzker back in August; now they’re on hold and they don’t really care a lot about Pritzker. They’ve been going to other schools. I think those that are on hold that are still really interested in Pritzker–it would be a great idea to just send us a quick email and say, “I realized I’m on hold but I’m still really interested in Pritzker and would love the opportunity to interview.” That can help us in understanding that if we make them an interview offer, they’re likely to come and interview and that Pritzker is still a top choice for them. So, it doesn’t have to be anything long and elaborate but just a quick email that let’s us know that they’re still interested even though they maybe already interviewing at other schools, that’s something that’s really helpful to us and that can just get sent to the general of Pritzker Admissions email address."

 

[deleted388502]

Rejected today! LizzyM 68


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[mysankofa]

Rejected today! LizzyM 68


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when were you complete? :|

 

[deleted388502]

when were you complete? :|

July 20


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[mersirena]

Anyone else complete early July (7/11 for me) but still haven't heard back? No hold on my application portal either. AH stressful to be in this weird limbo. My new theory is that my application was just really long and it's taking a while to read and decide on?? lol

 

[Wannabedrgreyy]

Anyone else complete early July (7/11 for me) but still haven't heard back? No hold on my application portal either. AH stressful to be in this weird limbo. My new theory is that my application was just really long and it's taking a while to read and decide on?? lol

Me as well

 

[kdirnfueu]

Anyone else complete early July (7/11 for me) but still haven't heard back? No hold on my application portal either. AH stressful to be in this weird limbo. My new theory is that my application was just really long and it's taking a while to read and decide on?? lol

Same

 

[drnala15]

Anyone else complete early July (7/11 for me) but still haven't heard back? No hold on my application portal either. AH stressful to be in this weird limbo. My new theory is that my application was just really long and it's taking a while to read and decide on?? lol

Same here! Complete 7/7....

 

[DS Bach]

Sorry if this was answered before but my application was put on hold for MD/PhD so I wanted to know what does that mean?

 

[biochem406]

Sorry if this was answered before but my application was put on hold for MD/PhD so I wanted to know what does that mean?

around 250 applications a year for MD get put on hold- around 25-30% get called back for an interview...but basically they wait until January to see who else didn't come to the interview and if theres space for more. IDK the time line for MSTP

 

[Mclovin0351]

Placed on Hold...

 

[K9TestRun]

Placed on Hold...

Not always a bad sign! Keep your head up. When were you complete?

 

[Mclovin0351]

Not always a bad sign! Keep your head up. When were you complete?

Thanks buddy, I was complete July 5. In a month or 2 I'll probably send a brief interest email just saying that yes I do want to go here. Not my top choice but close to it.

 

[Wannabedrgreyy]

Does Chicago want grade updates? I can't remember reading anythjng

 

[MCAT1007]

Been complete since 7/18, no decision, not even on hold...anyone else?

 

[kdirnfueu]

Been complete since 7/18, no decision, not even on hold...anyone else?

^^

 

[DrCaffeinated]

How do you know if you're on hold? I have the gray hold box on my status... am I on hold?

 

[Kikara]

How do you know if you're on hold? I have the gray hold box on my status... am I on hold?

No, if you hover your mouse over the gray hold box it is only if you're waiting for MCAT scores.

 

[Wannabedrgreyy]

Been complete since 7/18, no decision, not even on hold...anyone else?

Submitted 7/11 and nothing as well

 

[drnala15]

Submitted 7/11 and nothing as well

Same^^

 

[applesaucey]

Had my first nightmare about October 17 last night, it's gon' be a looooong 6 weeks

 

[flyingeagle]

Does anyone know if UChicago is receptive to in the area emails? I will be in Chicago for another interview and want to know if I could schedule UChicago the day after.

 

[flyingeagle]

Does anyone know if UChicago is receptive to in the area emails? I will be in Chicago for another interview and want to know if I could schedule UChicago the day after.

I found a previous thread and apparently they are receptive. So I emailed them!

 

[fishykat]

Interview Invite just now (after a long wait...)!! Completed 7/12/16!

 

[ausernamegoeshere]

Interview Invite just now (after a long wait...)!! Completed 7/12/16!

Congrats! Do you mind saying what dates are available?

 

[fishykat]

Congrats! Do you mind saying what dates are available?

I no longer have access to the scheduling calendar since confirming my interview slot. Off the top of my head, all of the available dates were scattered throughout October.

 

[drnala15]

Rejected today... Complete early July -- really dragged that one out Pritzker🙄

 

[absolutelynot]

Got the ol' "Thanks, but no thanks," from Pritzker today. Best of luck everyone.

 

[WhittyPsyche]

Got the ol' "Thanks, but no thanks," from Pritzker today. Best of luck everyone.

When were you complete?


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[absolutelynot]

When were you complete?


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Not sure. They took forever to receive my LORs. Mid Julyish

 

[Thoroughbred_Med]

Rejected just now. Complete 7/28

First rejection and no interviews to lean back on :/


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[Suh Dude]

Rejected just now. Complete 7/28

First rejection and no interviews to lean back on :/


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Its times like this where you should realize that this moment doesn't define you. Remember that and keep your head up as the cycle continues.

 

[smr]

Rejected just now. Complete 7/28

First rejection and no interviews to lean back on :/


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The rejection is from one of the most competitive schools in the country and you have many months left to get IIs. Some of my state schools that I am a shoe in for haven't sent me IIs yet.

 

[Yorick]

Placed on hold after being complete since late-ish July. Oh well! May send an update/interest letter depending on where I hear back from before winter, not too crazy about chicago now if I do stay invested.

 

[sedgeshaveedges]

Same^^

+1, complete 7/13

 

[tistheseason]

Got the ol' "Thanks, but no thanks," from Pritzker today. Best of luck everyone.

+1

 

[ed*26]

Got the ol' "Thanks, but no thanks," from Pritzker today. Best of luck everyone.

+2 Complete 7/11, I knew it was a reach. At least it's nice to get some closure.

 

[FutureDrOcean]

Placed on hold after being complete since late-ish July. Oh well! May send an update/interest letter depending on where I hear back from before winter, not too crazy about chicago now if I do stay invested.

samez

 

[NeedACar]

rejected as well after being under review for 2+ months. oh well

 

[ausernamegoeshere]

Joining the rejection train :'(

 

[Squid0612]

Rejected today as well. I guess no love from my dream school. Good luck y'all! ️


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[mysankofa]

Rejected today as well. I guess no love from my dream school. Good luck y'all! ️


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I'm sorry 🙁 when were you complete..?

 

[Thoroughbred_Med]

Rejected today as well. I guess no love from my dream school. Good luck y'all! ️


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ah man I am sorry to hear this! I was hoping one of us underdogs would get a shot! 🙁

 

[generotti21]

So I have been complete since 7/22. I'm not on hold or anything.. good or bad?

 

[centyrone]

So I have been complete since 7/22. I'm not on hold or anything.. good or bad?

same

 

[Panther_]

Forgot to post, but I was put on hold within 2 days of submitting my application (on a Sunday). Complete 8/12.

 

[clathrin413]

Has anyone interviewed here yet, or will be interviewing this week?

If the latter, might see you this Thursday 🙂. Would appreciate any feedback/thoughts people have had on Pritzker so far!

Also, I got contacted with my host ~1 week before my interview date.

 

[whatTREEisTHAT?]

been complete since 8/1, but no news. I assumed I would get a rejection by now....

 

[WPmed0209]

When the status says held for later review, does that mean they won't look at it again until January? I know the podcast mentions something about placing students on hold but is this the same thing?

 

[alcoholdehydrogenase69]

Times I've checked my portal n=82
Times my portal has changed n=0
Complete since 7/17


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