2016-2017 University of Rochester Application Thread

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cannga said:
For people who have interviewed, did you stay with a student (student housing) or at a hotel?

For hotel, is there one that is recommended, that's in close proximity or within walking distance to where the interviews are? Thanks in advance.
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I personally did not stay with a student host, but there are hosts available.

There is a hotel in very close proximity/walkable distance in college town. It's a Hilton...

http://hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com/...versity-and-medical-center-ROCUAGI/index.html


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cannga said:
For people who have interviewed, did you stay with a student (student housing) or at a hotel?

For hotel, is there one that is recommended, that's in close proximity or within walking distance to where the interviews are? Thanks in advance.
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I stayed with a host (which I did at every interview where one was available), and recommend, if possible. It both saved me money, and allowed me to find out a lot more about the school! I personally can sleep anywhere, so I didn't mind sleeping on couches/air mattresses, but if you really don't sleep well in anything other than a bed, then it might be worth it to you to get a hotel.

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I stayed at the holiday inn express, it was cheap and had a free shuttle from the airport and to the interview (just ask at the front desk!). They also had a good breakfast, and I know a few fellow interviewees stayed there.


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cannga said:
For people who have interviewed, did you stay with a student (student housing) or at a hotel?

For hotel, is there one that is recommended, that's in close proximity or within walking distance to where the interviews are? Thanks in advance.
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I stayed at an airbnb that was right next to the med center. It wasn't glamorous, but it only cost me ~$15 per night. That said, a free shuttle to the airport would be nice, since there isn't uber in Rochester
 
cherrycokezero said:
I stayed at the holiday inn express, it was cheap and had a free shuttle from the airport and to the interview (just ask at the front desk!). They also had a good breakfast, and I know a few fellow interviewees stayed there.


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So you just asked the hotel and they took you to the medical center/school too?
 
anyone who interviewed in December know anything about the next wave of decisions? i can't remember if they said we'd hear back in 4-6 weeks or if they said 6-8, and it's keeping me up at night lmao
 
pewpface said:
anyone who interviewed in December know anything about the next wave of decisions? i can't remember if they said we'd hear back in 4-6 weeks or if they said 6-8, and it's keeping me up at night lmao
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I interviewed here yesterday and they said approximately 6 weeks.


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kr15t13kay said:
I interviewed here yesterday and they said approximately 6 weeks.
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oooof. i interviewed on December 8th, so it's already past the 6-week mark... hope they're just running a bit late with this decision hahah. thanks!
 
pewpface said:
oooof. i interviewed on December 8th, so it's already past the 6-week mark... hope they're just running a bit late with this decision hahah. thanks!
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You're welcome but I think with December interview it may take longer because of the holidays.


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I was under the impression that a possible student interview would be in addition to two faculty interviews, but it turns out that I have one faculty and one student. Is this common for Rochester, from your all's experience?
 
capo2290 said:
I was under the impression that a possible student interview would be in addition to two faculty interviews, but it turns out that I have one faculty and one student. Is this common for Rochester, from your all's experience?
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I also had one faculty and one student interview. Everyone at my interview had either 2 faculty, or 1 faculty and 1 student

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Any December interviewees heard back yet? I'm assuming it'll be this week, right?
 
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cherrycokezero said:
Any December interviewees heard back yet? I'm assuming it'll be this week, right?
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I interviewed second week in December and haven't heard back yet. From last year's thread, I am thinking we will hear back by the end of this week.
 
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Accepted just now via email! interviewed in very early January--wasn't expecting to hear back so quickly
 
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Wait listed just now :/ I have other acceptances and didn't feel like I had great interviews, but still a bit of a disappointment. Interviewed early December, LizzyM ~72-74
 
Accepted by email! Interviewed in mid-December and wasn't expecting this - I thought the interviews went okay but wasn't sure I convinced them I wanted to be there especially since I just completely forgot to send thank you notes...
 
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How do you know if your essays were submitted? After I pressed the button it said "Submitted" in red, and now whenever I reload the page my essays appear in the boxes. But I didn't get any e-mail confirmation of submission. Is this normal?
 
metroidlonder said:
How do you know if your essays were submitted? After I pressed the button it said "Submitted" in red, and now whenever I reload the page my essays appear in the boxes. But I didn't get any e-mail confirmation of submission. Is this normal?
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Yep, that's normal

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A couple quick questions, if anyone knows offhand:

How are things graded? P/F the first two years? I'm surprised I didn't see this on the website anywhere, but maybe I just missed it somehow.

Do they do class ranking? AΩA?

Thanks a ton!
 
neuroguy91 said:
A couple quick questions, if anyone knows offhand:

How are things graded? P/F the first two years? I'm surprised I didn't see this on the website anywhere, but maybe I just missed it somehow.

Do they do class ranking? AΩA?

Thanks a ton!
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Pre-clinical is P/F, yes. The info is buried in the student handbook or some such document. IIRC one of the students said it is unranked.
 
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Anyone have an idea how waitlist movement has been at this school in the past years? I haven't seen many people claim to have gotten off the waitlist. I would love to attend :<
 
Anyone know for sure/pretty sure they're coming here?


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Anybody know if there's a fb page for accepted students yet?
 
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interviewing tomorrow and I'm kinda scared tbh
 
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justheretolurk said:
Anybody know if there's a fb page for accepted students yet?
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Last year they didn't make one until mid-March. You will get an email about it from the admissions office once they make it. Feel free to PM me if any of you have any questions about the school. I will try to respond within a few days
 
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ejn12 said:
Many of my classmates came off the waitlist. The exact number I don't know, but there's usually a lot of waitlist movements here at U of R. Best of luck to you!
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I'd be a little wary on saying that. Rochester used to be a school where a good part of the class, 20-30% came off the waitlist. That number has dropped a lot in the last few years- I'm an MS2, and only 5 people came off the waitlist my year
 
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What day of the week/time of the month does Rochester release notifications; during my interview, I was told we would hear back mid February.
 
parkelis100 said:
What day of the week/time of the month does Rochester release notifications; during my interview, I was told we would hear back mid February.
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I interviewed towards the end of January, and iirc, there are committee meetings second and third week of February so we'd hear around the end of the month.
 
metroidlonder said:
In my interview I was told we would be evaluated by the March committee
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Mid to late Jan here, and we were told we'd hear back after committee on the 2nd and 3rd Tuesday of Feb. Really hope it hasn't changed for us.
 
I didnt hear specific dates, i was told 6-8 weeks to hear back. I am hoping to hear soon (even though that time hasn't passed, Im just anxious!)


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Hope the class hasn't filled already; interviewed January and haven't heard back yet. Can we expect more acceptances or waitlists and rejections?
 
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parkelis100 said:
Hope the class hasn't filled already; interviewed January and haven't heard back yet. Can we expect more acceptances or waitlists and rejections?
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Same boat, I interviewed early January, and not a peep. I really hope this isn't a waitlist or rejection. Been taking the L as of late.
 
When I interviewed they emphasized that they try to ensure that all interviewees have the same shot, regardless of when they interview. Take that with a grain of salt, but don't count yourself out just yet
 
Accepted today. My first one . Interviewed Jan 5th. Stats LM~62. Best of luck to everyone!
 
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the_white_rabbit said:
Accepted today. My first one . Interviewed Jan 5th. Stats LM~62. Best of luck to everyone!
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Email or phone call? And does anyone know, after acceptances come out for a collection of interviewees, when do waitlists and rejections come out for those who interviewed around the same time?
 
parkelis100 said:
Email or phone call? And does anyone know, after acceptances come out for a collection of interviewees, when do waitlists and rejections come out for those who interviewed around the same time?
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And congrats!!! :D
 
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parkelis100 said:
Email or phone call? And does anyone know, after acceptances come out for a collection of interviewees, when do waitlists and rejections come out for those who interviewed around the same time?
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Phone call then email. And Thanks! :)
 
I was accepted today as well! Super excited. Complete back in August (LizzyM ~75), II in December, interviewed in late January. If people next year are reading this (I know I definitely stalked old school-specific threads), know that a "late" interview doesn't mean you're not in the running. Best of luck to everyone still waiting! :happy:

Edit: I got a phone call.
 
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After other interviews/visits, I feel that Rochester by and far was the best fit for me (small size, essentially mandatory lectures, strong camaraderie among students and faculty, Double Helix, etc.). I am so excited to attend here!

Has anybody else finished their complete financial aid application? I have just now sent everything in, but am a little worried about not receiving much aid. My parents are well-off, but I am financing my medical education entirely alone. The financial aid office told me they take a lot of factors into account other than parental income, but I am a little worried my parents' income will mean I get nothing in aid and have to finance entirely on loans.

Are there any current students or future students who can speak more on this?
 
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