2016-2017 University of Iowa (Carver) Application Thread

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Congrats to all of you!!!

I know they said they don't go in chronological order, but I have to say I really don't like that they do that... Haha, it makes it harder to not feel like they reviewed your application and decided not to accept you when people who interviewed after you are accepted. 😛
 
Does anyone know what percent of OOS applicants are accepted?
 
II today OOS-without any ties, URM around 65 I chose the earliest date available 11/9

I know the school is OOS friendly, but if anyone has anyone has any figures, that would be appreciated.
 
boogerlice said:
II today OOS-without any ties, URM around 65 I chose the earliest date available 11/9

I know the school is OOS friendly, but if anyone has anyone has any figures, that would be appreciated.
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Congrats!!! 🙂 Can you please share when your application was complete?
 
Dolly96 said:
Congrats!!! 🙂 Can you please share when your application was complete?
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Thank you so much!! 😀

I feel embarrassed by this. Primary was back in August. I finished the secondary on 10/6, but I received it over a month ago. I did not submit it sooner because I was confused by one of the questions, and I wrote them an email hoping for clarification on the prereq part, but never received a reply. I grew tired of waiting, and then submitted it. I seriously thought their email was about me being rejected because I filled out the question incorrectly.
 
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Doggo said:
Does anyone know what percent of OOS applicants are accepted?
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According to MSAR, CCOM interviewed 293 OOS applicants (out of 3,119 verified applications) and 49 matriculated. The OOS waitlist is also 100 applicants long, suggesting that - among those granted an interview - OOSers have a >50% chance at either an acceptance or waitlist.
 
Any idea of what fraction of IIs are left?
 
Nothing. Maybe they aren't sending out any notifications today 🙁
 
Just an FYI, if you have any questions about the pre-clinical curriculum - I would be happy to answer them.
 
Cawolf said:
Just an FYI, if you have any questions about the pre-clinical curriculum - I would be happy to answer them.
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In your opinion, what has been the most difficult part of the pre-clinical curriculum?
 
II Complete 7/30 OOS
 
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calvangri said:
In your opinion, what has been the most difficult part of the pre-clinical curriculum?
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It has been time consuming, but manageable, and I would say that sentiment prevails among my friends. I think time management is the most challenging aspect - balancing lecture material and anatomy lab with small groups and their associated assignments.
 
Cawolf said:
It has been time consuming, but manageable, and I would say that sentiment prevails among my friends. I think time management is the most challenging aspect - balancing lecture material and anatomy lab with small groups and their associated assignments.
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Was the adjustment from ugrad difficult?
 
calvangri said:
In your opinion, what has been the most difficult part of the pre-clinical curriculum?
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I'll echo what @Cawolf has said and note that there's quite a bit of time that goes into managing the multiple strands of the new curriculum. Personal accountability and responsibility is a MUST as each student has our individualized schedule when it comes to lecture, small group meetings, and Early Clinical Experiences. You learn to accept that one week you will be dropping the ball in anatomy in exchange for studying more for a biochemistry exam. Sometimes it's a catch up game, but overall I am happy with the curriculum and don't feel overly burdened!
 
Any info about the Case-Based Learning section of interviewing?
 
I need Iowa to just send me an II (my first one) so that I can show full commitment to them.
😡 c'mon, I swear I'm easy to get along with
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Is it too late to submit my secondary here as an OOS? My stats are below their average but I have tons of great research experience
 
medbunny56 said:
Is it too late to submit my secondary here as an OOS? My stats are below their average but I have tons of great research experience
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If you have the money then why not. But it is really late to be submitting secondaries. Really though what do I know.
 
GoCubsGo20 said:
If you have the money then why not. But it is really late to be submitting secondaries. Really though what do I know.
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I applied to 40 programs and haven't gotten any interviews so I guess I'll go ahead and send this one in considering how random/non linear this process can be at times, hoping for the best!
 
medbunny56 said:
I applied to 40 programs and haven't gotten any interviews so I guess I'll go ahead and send this one in considering how random/non linear this process can be at times, hoping for the best!
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Hoping the best for you my friend! You never know eh.
 
medbunny56 said:
I applied to 40 programs and haven't gotten any interviews so I guess I'll go ahead and send this one in considering how random/non linear this process can be at times, hoping for the best!
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If you haven't gotten interviews from 40 programs, it seems unlikely (though not impossible) that you'll get one by adding 1 program. It might be wise to save your money this year and reapply next. That said, I'll echo @GoCubsGo20; if money is not a problem, and you don't foresee it being a problem next cycle should reapplication prove necessary, there's nothing wrong with applying to CCOM last-minute.
 
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