2017-2018 University of California - Los Angeles (Geffen)

[aaronrodgers]

II today by phone? They called me, I thought it was a prank, but then it turned out not to be a prank, I laughed, then I was like WTF. Then I scheduled it for very soon. AAHHHHHAHAHAHH

Edit: just got an email confirming that this was not a prank.

Lmao congrats, whats the area code LOL

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[JoHar]

Lmao congrats, whats the area code LOL

310, it's the same number as listed on the msar page for their admissions office which was how I initially deduced it might not be a prank. Truly wasn't convinced until I got the email tho

 

[DSM_302.0]

I called them last week to ask them about the status of my secondary (hadn't received it for a month). They said they only take email requests. Might be worth a shot :

[email protected]

haha ok but they *did* answer the phone for _you_. good to know

 

[eternalop]

haha ok but they *did* answer the phone for _you_. good to know

haha true. good luck!

 

[BuckStrickland]

Complete 7/30, 3.88, 524

Thank you!

damn those are some stats! i got a secondary in august, still holding out hope for an II myself

 

[DBC03]

310, it's the same number as listed on the msar page for their admissions office which was how I initially deduced it might not be a prank. Truly wasn't convinced until I got the email tho

This is so awesome! Good luck!!

 

[Radiata20]

II today by phone? They called me, I thought it was a prank, but then it turned out not to be a prank, I laughed, then I was like WTF. Then I scheduled it for very soon. AAHHHHHAHAHAHH

Edit: just got an email confirming that this was not a prank.

See you here very soon! And of course, hope to see you here for the next four years starting in August

 

[bluelamin]

got that ucla/caltech mstp II!!!

 

[genelite]

So along with the phone call you get an e-mail? I missed a few phone calls from the LA area and am a little nervous it was them now that I know they do phone II.

 

[BuckStrickland]

So along with the phone call you get an e-mail? I missed a few phone calls from the LA area and am a little nervous it was them now that I know they do phone II.

I cant imagine they would cancel the commitees II cause you didnt set up a voicemail haha

 

[eternalop]

How is the "scholarly project" only 300 characters with all the info they want!! Anyone else struggle with that space?

 

[DBC03]

How is the "scholarly project" only 300 characters with all the info they want!! Anyone else struggle with that space?

Yep. I think I basically got the name of my thesis in before I ran out of space

 

[eternalop]

Yep. I think I basically got the name of my thesis in before I ran out of space

Ha! Same here.

 

[DSM_302.0]

For anyone who may be in a similar issue with an application not being marked as complete because LORs weren't marked as received:
After failing to connect on the phone, I wrote a quick email from the secondary portal, and then my letters were marked as received a few minutes later.

 

[BuckStrickland]

Does anybody have a good guess what criteria UCLA is using to give out secondaries? My impression is that they are pre-screening pretty heavily before sending out the secondary

 

[CloverBale]

Does anybody have a good guess what criteria UCLA is using to give out secondaries? My impression is that they are pre-screening pretty heavily before sending out the secondary

Pretty sure it's gpa mcat

 

[eternalop]

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[Avada Cadaver]

Pretty sure it's gpa mcat

I don't think its GPA + Mcat because I have two friends with LizzyM 58-61 ORM's who received the secondaries.

 

[The_InsideR123]

I don't think its GPA + Mcat because I have two friends with LizzyM 58-61 ORM's who received the secondaries.

I'm assuming there's a preliminary screening for stats only, and then from there they use a holistic approach, similar to Vanderbilt. I got my secondaries here and at UCSD like 3-5 days after applying in Late August/September.

 

[lalamee]

I submitted my secondary early August and just checked and noticed that my transcript hasn't been received It's never been an issue with the other schools I applied to, so was wondering if anyone else had this problem? My application is marked complete though

 

[aaronrodgers]

I submitted my secondary early August and just checked and noticed that my transcript hasn't been received It's never been an issue with the other schools I applied to, so was wondering if anyone else had this problem? My application is marked complete though

mine doesn't have any entry in the "date received" and "status" section either. im also marked complete

 

[Pleides]

I submitted my secondary early August and just checked and noticed that my transcript hasn't been received It's never been an issue with the other schools I applied to, so was wondering if anyone else had this problem? My application is marked complete though

What transcript? Are you not verified? Schools don't request a direct transcript until you're accepted.

 

[lalamee]

What transcript? Are you not verified? Schools don't request a direct transcript until you're accepted.

Ahh gotcha I mistakenly thought some of my other schools received it. Thanks!

 

[enchantediris]

II! Very pleasantly surprised because I wasn't expecting to hear back from California schools at all! Complete 8/15. Some people earlier in the thread mentioned that they were called, but I wasn't -- just sat dumbfounded when I recieved the email!

 

[begoood95]

II this morning as well For those who are curious, I was not called!

Complete 8/02, MCAT 525, c/sGPA 3.75/3.68, OOS

 

[BuckStrickland]

II this morning as well For those who are curious, I was not called!

Complete 8/02, MCAT 525, c/sGPA 3.75/3.68, OOS

hmm, so is the adcom meeting on fridays? But the other guy got a call on monday, are they doing this on purpose

 

[bae2017]

Woah, II as well!! OOS - definitely was not expecting that!! Complete early August

 

[premeddreamer07]

I received the secondary on 08/30 and submitted on 09/20. Would I still have a chance? URM LM 70

 

[Allfreeclear14]

as a complete early sept, i guess theres a whole more month of waiting for me at the very least but glad to see the II rolling out!
congrats to all!

 

[aaronrodgers]

currently passing the time by re-reading my primary and ucla secondary, pretending to be an adcom

 

[greenthumb_]

II as well this morning! Is anyone else not able to view the calendar?

 

[Allfreeclear14]

currently passing the time by re-reading my primary and ucla secondary, pretending to be an adcom

i always get nervous that id catch a typo or something so cant touch my apps at all these days

 

[DBC03]

currently passing the time by re-reading my primary and ucla secondary, pretending to be an adcom

I honestly try to never look at those unless absolutely necessary!

 

[wesleysnipes]

I honestly try to never look at those unless absolutely necessary!

+1

 

[BuckStrickland]

as a complete early sept, i guess theres a whole more month of waiting for me at the very least but glad to see the II rolling out!
congrats to all!

does adcom only meet once per month?

 

[aaronrodgers]

i always get nervous that id catch a typo or something so cant touch my apps at all these days

I honestly try to never look at those unless absolutely necessary!

I just cringed at one of my responses LOL. Ok, time to do something healthier haha

 

[aaronrodgers]

does adcom only meet once per month?

A close friend of mine is on adcom, he/she went to a meeting on the weekend (or maybe it was friday)

 

[2redpartyhats]

II. Complete 8/3, so I was in the 4000 character limit squad. Calendar isn't showing up for me either.

 

[DBC03]

I just cringed at one of my responses LOL. Ok, time to do something healthier haha

You must be a masochist.

 

[Allfreeclear14]

does adcom only meet once per month?

no idea but if the august ppl are hearing back now, i just assumed my news would take a month

excuse my shift key

 

[floverwatch]

II this morning! Complete 8/1. GPA 3.86 MCAT 520. OOS.

Also to view the calendar you need to upload a photo first.

 

[eMcKiwi]

II this morning as well! Complete 8/8

 

[pprbckwrtr]

Suffice it to say UCLA is interviewing very high stats applicants first?

 

[twentyeightmiles]

Wow, II earlier today!

 

[radiculating spines]

Wow, II earlier today!

19 IIs...@twentyeightmiles you are a legend.

 

[2redpartyhats]

II this morning! Complete 8/1. GPA 3.86 MCAT 520. OOS.

Also to view the calendar you need to upload a photo first.

Ah thanks. Can you change the photo afterwards? I’m taking a professional photo this weekend.

 

[twentyeightmiles]

19 IIs...@twentyeightmiles you are a legend.

Psh, you're making me blush

 

[greenthumb_]

II. Complete 8/3, so I was in the 4000 character limit squad. Calendar isn't showing up for me either.

You have to upload your "professional" photo before the calendar will appear!

 

[floverwatch]

Ah thanks. Can you change the photo afterwards? I’m taking a professional photo this weekend.

I am pretty sure you can change it afterwards! The "Browse" and "Delete" buttons are still available.

 

[PremedPri]

Received a secondary a few weeks back. 3.47/509 CA resident and UCLA grad. Anyone know how holistically they look at applications? Wondering whether or not I should submit here.