2016-2017 University of Minnesota Application Thread

[Cauterized_and_Atrophied]

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Looking at the facebook page for the class of 2021, it looks full/almost full. There is a separate Duluth page. From what I gather, not everyone on that page is in that class. If that is the case, then they aren't overfilled.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1744416469153212/

 

[SoonMedicine]

Anyone was recently accepted off the alternate list(top or second tier) from Duluth?

 

[Karishnikov_]

I was put on the waitlist today. IS. Interviewed in February.

 

[doglover919]

For the Duluth campus, do you have to register for classes before they give you a financial aid package?

 

[HIV]

For the Duluth campus, do you have to register for classes before they give you a financial aid package?

Yeah, you have to register first.

 

[Kryozyme]

Looking at the facebook page for the class of 2021, it looks full/almost full. There is a separate Duluth page. From what I gather, not everyone on that page is in that class. If that is the case, then they aren't overfilled.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1744416469153212/

Some current medical students (rising MS2s and beyond) are given access to the MS1 Facebook group to make announcements etc. so the number of people in the Facebook group is probably not a very good estimate of current class size 🙂 For example, the class of 2020 page has over 30o members for a class of 170 first year students 🙂

 

[doglover919]

Yeah, you have to register first.

Ah, okay thanks. Do you happen to know if there are repercussions for registering if you end up not attending?

 

[HIV]

Ah, okay thanks. Do you happen to know if there are repercussions for registering if you end up not attending?

You just have to remember to drop the courses when you withdraw from the school to prevent any charges.


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[doglover919]

You just have to remember to drop the courses when you withdraw from the school to prevent any charges.


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Thanks!!

 

[mooxamillion]

Such a tough decision, but just withdrew from here. This is an amazing school and I hope my spot goes to one of you anxiously waiting!

 

[junebug916]

Anyone know when they are releasing the ranked Alternate List?

 

[shine with me]

As of today, withdrew my acceptance and merit scholarship; best of luck to all, especially those on the waitlist! 🙂

 

[Cauterized_and_Atrophied]

As of today, withdrew my acceptance and merit scholarship; best of luck to all, especially those on the waitlist! 🙂

May 15th is the designated date. Could be earlier though.

 

[Cauterized_and_Atrophied]

We should be hearing back by next week. Good luck to you guys.

 

[lkq]

ACCEPTED TODAY!!! Call around 2 pm. OOS, but close ties to MN. Interviewed 1/31

 

[wonder12]

ACCEPTED TODAY!!! Call around 2 pm. OOS, but close ties to MN. Interviewed 1/31

Congrats!

 

[EastafricanMD2021]

Accepted! Got the call yesterday from Dimple. I'm so crazy happy, MN is such a great school. IS, interviewed 1/10, nontrad.

Congrats to those of you also recently accepted. I feel for those of you still waiting to hear. Best of luck to everyone!!

 

[wonder12]

Accepted! Got the call yesterday from Dimple. I'm so crazy happy, MN is such a great school. IS, interviewed 1/10, nontrad.

Congrats to those of you also recently accepted. I feel for those of you still waiting to hear. Best of luck to everyone!!

Were you accepted off the WL?

 

[EastafricanMD2021]

Were you accepted off the WL?

Yeah, I was accepted off the WL.

 

[junebug916]

May 15th is the designated date. Could be earlier though.

I called and they said that the alternate rank list was going out today....has anyone heard anything?

 

[FutureDr^2]

I called and they said that the alternate rank list was going out today....has anyone heard anything?

I called today, sounds like they had a technical glitch and they hoped it would go out within the "next several days". I asked about the possibility of acceptances at this point for those who received the "waitlist/hold" email previously and she said "it's (pause) possible". I have committed elsewhere but was holding out hope for the U of MN, I'm not optimistic about my chances at this point.

 

[junebug916]

I called today, sounds like they had a technical glitch and they hoped it would go out within the "next several days". I asked about the possibility of acceptances at this point for those who received the "waitlist/hold" email previously and she said "it's (pause) possible". I have committed elsewhere but was holding out hope for the U of MN, I'm not optimistic about my chances at this point.

Uggh...how frustrating! Thanks for the info!

 

[Cauterized_and_Atrophied]

They just released the Alternate List Ranking! I'm #8, do I have a decent chance?

 

[legomyeggo]

They just released the Alternate List Ranking! I'm #8, do I have a decent chance?

Based on previous SDN application threads, it seems like they normally pull from up to low to mid double digits from the Alt list. Hence, you at #8 can sit tight and await your acceptance call 🙂

 

[Letstalkaboutscienceand]

What is the status of honors/pass/fail and internal rankings in Minnesota? Are they still doing honors? Internal rankings? Neither?

 

[liquidsodium]

What is the status of honors/pass/fail and internal rankings in Minnesota? Are they still doing honors? Internal rankings? Neither?

I talked to the dean of admissions earlier this cycle, he told me they're working on getting rid of the honors/P/F system and rankings, but it won't be happening this year


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[Letstalkaboutscienceand]

I talked to the dean of admissions earlier this cycle, he told me they're working on getting rid of the honors/P/F system and rankings, but it won't be happening this year


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How early in the cycle? According to another student/info on second look day, it seems to be progressing faster than that. Can anyone confirm?

 

[liquidsodium]

How early in the cycle? According to another student/info on second look day, it seems to be progressing faster than that. Can anyone confirm?

Not very early, this was a few weeks after second look weekend. He was frank about it and seemed apologetic


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[Agent Michael Scarn]

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[Cauterized_and_Atrophied]

Whats going on guys. Just got accepted to UMN Minneapolis. I was looking at Stadium View apartment and they seem to have a pretty good deal going on for the 4 bedroom apartment. Just wondering if anyone is still looking for a roommate (price is $700/month)

 

[Hopeful_vet]

Whats going on guys. Just got accepted to UMN Minneapolis. I was looking at Stadium View apartment and they seem to have a pretty good deal going on for the 4 bedroom apartment. Just wondering if anyone is still looking for a roommate (price is $700/month)

I'd post this on the Facebook page. Lots more activity there.


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[Kryozyme]

What is the status of honors/pass/fail and internal rankings in Minnesota? Are they still doing honors? Internal rankings? Neither?

As far as I know the new MS1s will still have Honors/Pass/Fail for most classes (aka the grading system hasn't changed). Essentials of Clinical Medicine (ECM) (our clinical skills and patient interviewing skills class) was only Pass/Fail for our class so I think that will stay the same for the Class of 2021 🙂

I personally really liked having the ability to earn Honors (it pushed me to really master the material) but I know some of my classmates feel strongly that it should be eliminated. There isn't any class rank that I know about either - at the beginning of the year I heard that the only people who will ever know our "grades" (H/P/F) were our advisor and us. 🙂

 

[----x----]

Email today said M1/M2 got rid of honors grading starting with our year.
Residencies will know if you are top 25% M1/M2, and if you get AOA.

 

[Willigetin?]

Email today said M1/M2 got rid of honors grading starting with our year.
Residencies will know if you are top 25% M1/M2, and if you get AOA.

I'm guessing Duluth is the same?

I never received an email about grading changes though.