2016-2017 University of Iowa (Carver) Application Thread

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When I log in through the portal it says my file is complete, but I haven't received this "application complete" email (submitted a couple weeks ago). Anyone else in the same boat?
 
II last week. Complete mid-July, 3.72, 516, IS
 
II last week, too. 3.84, 507, IS.

A little nervous that my MCAT score will be a little low since that was my problem last cycle. Though, this time all my section scores are balanced after my retake. Guess we'll see what happens!
 
Snoopy528 said:
II last week, too. 3.84, 507, IS.

A little nervous that my MCAT score will be a little low since that was my problem last cycle. Though, this time all my section scores are balanced after my retake. Guess we'll see what happens!
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What's your section scores if you don't mind me asking?
 
GoCubsGo20 said:
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Honestly, being on this site depresses me.
Everyone with 3.7+ GPAs and 510+ MCAT scores...this that and the other. 🙁
Makes me feel really insecure about myself and doubt my chances of getting in. I certainly do not have those academic stats.
I'm hoping and praying I get an interview here (CCOM) and Boston and some of the other schools I'm aiming for - I think I have a solid personal statement and work experiences...but in the academic arena, I have, admittedly, struggled a bit in some classes that have caused me to retake 3 (initially got C's in them)
But yeah, I think this site + my academic stats + my rejection from Wake Forest + my future rejection from Vanderbilt (still waiting for the rejection letter because they screen hard) has definitely contributed to my not so enthusiastic mood.
 
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premedicalstudent said:
Honestly, being on this site depresses me.
Everyone with 3.7+ GPAs and 510+ MCAT scores...this that and the other. 🙁
Makes me feel really insecure about myself and doubt my chances of getting in. I certainly do not have those academic stats.
I'm hoping and praying I get an interview here (CCOM) and Boston and some of the other schools I'm aiming for - I think I have a solid personal statement and work experiences...but in the academic arena, I have, admittedly, struggled a bit in some classes that have caused me to retake 3 (initially got C's in them)
But yeah, I think this site + my academic stats + my rejection from Wake Forest + my future rejection from Vanderbilt (still waiting for the rejection letter because they screen hard) has definitely contributed to my not so enthusiastic mood.
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Stay positive. Remember the demographic of this site is not at all representative of the application pool, and is very, very top heavy


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premedicalstudent said:
Honestly, being on this site depresses me.
Everyone with 3.7+ GPAs and 510+ MCAT scores...this that and the other. 🙁
Makes me feel really insecure about myself and doubt my chances of getting in. I certainly do not have those academic stats.
I'm hoping and praying I get an interview here (CCOM) and Boston and some of the other schools I'm aiming for - I think I have a solid personal statement and work experiences...but in the academic arena, I have, admittedly, struggled a bit in some classes that have caused me to retake 3 (initially got C's in them)
But yeah, I think this site + my academic stats + my rejection from Wake Forest + my future rejection from Vanderbilt (still waiting for the rejection letter because they screen hard) has definitely contributed to my not so enthusiastic mood.
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If you don't mind me asking, are you IS or OOS?
 
When were the first interviews scheduled for, early next month? I am not involved in admissions, but looking forward to seeing you guys on campus.
 
Anxiously awaiting to receive the secondary! Anyone have an idea how long it takes after verification?
 
Is there a button to submit the final application? I have the final application, payment, and supplemental question sections complete, but I did not see a button to submit everything. Anyone get a confirmation email?
 
II received on 8/26! I'm IS and got an interview last year as well. Now I am in an SMP to make up for my low undergrad GPA. I got the II email on the same day I got the application complete email which was a shock!!! Last year my application was complete for around 3 months before I got an II so I'm really excited about this cycle. This is my dream school... you can tell they care so much about the students! Good luck everyone, and I'll see some of you in early October. 🙂
 
ojf135 said:
II received on 8/26! I'm IS and got an interview last year as well. Now I am in an SMP to make up for my low undergrad GPA. I got the II email on the same day I got the application complete email which was a shock!!! Last year my application was complete for around 3 months before I got an II so I'm really excited about this cycle. This is my dream school... you can tell they care so much about the students! Good luck everyone, and I'll see some of you in early October. 🙂
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LizzyM?
 
Submitted the secondary today. Best of luck to you all! Carver seems like such a fantastic medical school!
 
If it's any consolation, I believe CCOM tends to frontload their interviews with IS applicants. I knew a number of OOS applicants who received interviews later in the cycle. Don't start worrying yet!
 
Gingy said:
If it's any consolation, I believe CCOM tends to frontload their interviews with IS applicants. I knew a number of OOS applicants who received interviews later in the cycle. Don't start worrying yet!
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It seems like most IS applicants receive an interview, correct?
 
GoCubsGo20 said:
Very nice odds for ISers. How many do you reckon they accept from the IS lump?
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135/300 for last year (45.0%). Although the interview to acceptance rate isn't superb, the fact that 135/354 in-state applicants are offered admission is pretty good. I wish Colorado was as friendly with their in-state applicants!
 
The Big Lebowski said:
135/300 for last year (45.0%). Although the interview to acceptance rate isn't superb, the fact that 135/354 in-state applicants are offered admission is pretty good. I wish Colorado was as friendly with their in-state applicants!
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That has to make Iowa one of the better states. Is Colorado that bad?
 
GoCubsGo20 said:
That has to make Iowa one of the better states. Is Colorado that bad?
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Colorado is definitely one of the "unluckier" states. Although there are worse ones (particularly ones that don't even have a school or have huge numbers of applicants like California), we only have one M.D. school and only 17% of IS applicants were offered admission last year (about 40% interviewed).
 
The Big Lebowski said:
Colorado is definitely one of the "unluckier" states. Although there are worse ones (particularly ones that don't even have a school or have huge numbers of applicants like California), we only have one M.D. school and only 17% of IS applicants were offered admission last year (about 40% interviewed).
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Bummer dude! That really stinks!
 
After submitting everything and paying the fee, we basically are just waiting for them to verify our letters, correct?
 
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