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Super expensive for OOS I guess?Are you withdrawing b/c the financial aid offer was just loans?
Super expensive for OOS I guess?Are you withdrawing b/c the financial aid offer was just loans?
So I just got my preliminary financial aid offer. Would people say their final financial aid offer was very similar in terms of how much money you got?
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Got a very small amount of aid but probably not enough to justify going here over another school I'm a better fit for!Are you withdrawing b/c the financial aid offer was just loans?
Wait, the preliminary might be followed up? Any possibility of any other sources of aid? My estimated costs are still high even after qualifying for full need based aid.
Idk. I thought the preliminary was just an estimate and that a final quote was coming later. I was thinking this because I got my preliminary like 2 days after sending in my stuff... Didn't believe the turnaround could be that fast.
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As far as I know, the financial aid info is the same as what you actually get. You can just call the financial aid office and ask though.Wait, the preliminary might be followed up? Any possibility of any other sources of aid? My estimated costs are still high even after qualifying for full need based aid.
As far as I know, the financial aid info is the same as what you actually get. You can just call the financial aid office and ask though.
The non-tuition costs can be fairly variable depending on where you live, if you buy books or expensive equipment, have a car, need health insurance, etc.
Really all over the place based on personal preference. You can definitely get away with not getting any books during the first 18 months. I probably didn't use the books I got as much as I thought I would, but they're nice to have for quick reference. A lot of students like Pathoma (online videos + book, wait to get a class discount), First Aid (not good to learn from, it's a review text for Step 1), maybe an anatomy text, maybe a pathology text. Netters flashcards are also pretty good if you like visual learning. Again, really depends on personal preference, but our curriculum provides just about all the resources you need with online texts, podcasts, review quizzes, class, etc, in terms of school exams.What do the book costs look like at UVA?
Has anyone heard anything about merit aid?
Nothing on my end. Do you know what their merit scholarships usually are like (like if they're usually full or half tuition, or if they deal out amounts less than that to supplement people's need based aid etc.)
I really hope to get something merit wise as even something like quarter tuition would bring the cost down from potentially daunting to very managable... but I don't think I've ever personally talked with anyone who has gotten merit aid here. Seems like it's the most enigmatic of all the schools I applied to as far as merit aid goes.
That's like a cruel joke :/I emailed my financial aid counselor back when I got my package, and they said, "The largest merit-based scholarship I have seen awarded is $20,000 per year."
I guess that's the reality when dealing with a public school with limited resources, unfortunately.That's like a cruel joke :/
Nothing on my end. Do you know what their merit scholarships usually are like (like if they're usually full or half tuition, or if they deal out amounts less than that to supplement people's need based aid etc.)
I really hope to get something merit wise as even something like quarter tuition would bring the cost down from potentially daunting to very managable... but I don't think I've ever personally talked with anyone who has gotten merit aid here. Seems like it's the most enigmatic of all the schools I applied to as far as merit aid goes.
I emailed my financial aid counselor back when I got my package, and they said, "The largest merit-based scholarship I have seen awarded is $20,000 per year."
I don't think that's accurate. It says right on the website that the max need-based scholarship is $23k for in-state students and $28k for OOS.
I just got one of the in-state scholarships, and I'm thrilled!
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The extra, merit-based scholarships are for the top applicants to the school and for students within the school that are killing it. So, don't expect to get merit.
We're talking about a school where the "average" student has a 95%ile MCAT score. There's tough competition for merit, here.
So are the 23k and 28k IS and OOS need based scholarships that you mention based solely on financial need? Or do they take into account academic merit as well when deciding whom to award those?
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I don't think that's accurate. It says right on the website that the max need-based scholarship is $23k for in-state students and $28k for OOS.
I just got one of the in-state scholarships, and I'm thrilled!
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The extra, merit-based scholarships are for the top applicants to the school and for students within the school that are killing it. So, don't expect to get merit.
We're talking about a school where the "average" student has a 95%ile MCAT score. There's tough competition for merit, here.
Yea. The $23k or $28k scholarships specifically are for need-based candidates.
There are many other scholarships that UVa offers that are merit based, but those are, I believe, first come first serve and for the tippy-top of the applicant pool.
UVa definitely has students who get more than just need-based aid.
I don't think that's accurate. It says right on the website that the max need-based scholarship is $23k for in-state students and $28k for OOS.
I just got one of the in-state scholarships, and I'm thrilled!
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The extra, merit-based scholarships are for the top applicants to the school and for students within the school that are killing it. So, don't expect to get merit.
We're talking about a school where the "average" student has a 95%ile MCAT score. There's tough competition for merit, here.
Wouldn't they have to add a new table in the claude moore building?How much does the WL most at UVA for IS students? Got waitlisted. :-\
I also heard they're making the class bigger this year. Do you all think that means they'll accept some people later once they know the new class size?
How much does the WL most at UVA for IS students? Got waitlisted. :-\
I also heard they're making the class bigger this year. Do you all think that means they'll accept some people later once they know the new class size?
You right.Well, the website you quoted says that is the max "need based" scholarship, so I'm not sure how I'm being inaccurate. I gave a direct quote from my counselor.
Interesting. Where did you hear that?
For anyone who attended the second look event, how did it go? I unfortunately was not able to be there but I am curious as to how it was perceived
same!I just withdrew my acceptance, decided to stay at UNC. Hope one of y'all gets good news soon!
same!
I seriously hope you get in here dude. We could room together and share dank memes
What do you mean?
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In any case, med students and undergrads occupy different universes at UVA. Most med students stick to the hospital and the med school; not that many intermingle with the youngins.
First time I visited the city after my interview, I kind of got a very preppy and fraternity-oriented (not meant to be offensive at all) type vibe from the university. I was just wondering if that sort of thing is prevalent in the med school as well.
I sent an email to their admissions emailFor those who have withdrawn, how do you withdraw? I see no link on their portal. Thanks!
That almost gave me a headache😉Oh, I see you.
1/3 of the undergrads are in greek life. 2/3 aren't. UVA is a "Southern" school which basically means there is a minor but significant portion of faculty & students that dress like they're headed to the yacht club.
But since med students don't have frats to begin with (and are, I believe, noticeably more diverse than the undergraduate body), I do not think you will not fit in if you don't dress exclusively in pastels. The only time when everyone, med students included, gets fratty is at foxfields, but you'll be too inebriated to care.
I'm headed there in the fall, and I'm one of the least preppy people you'll ever meet. There's just as big of a hipster scene in Cville as there is a frat scene.
I'd suggest you do you, and people will like you for who you are 🙂.
Thanks!Just withdrew acceptance - Good luck to those on waitlist!
The class Facebook page has the spreadsheet listed at the top of the page I think.How is everybody finding roommates? I'm from out of state and didn't get to attend Second Look so I'm not sure how to go about finding people to live with. I'm on the class FB page, but there doesn't seem to be a lot of activity
I called on Wednesday and they said noDoes anyone know if there has been movement on the waitlist?
They accept over 156 :/Are they really having this high of a retention rate among current acceptees or are they just still in the evaluation phase for giving acceptances to waitlisted applicants? Several people on here have withdrawn.
They accept over 156 :/