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Just got a II, complete 7/19, OOS, and LM of 81

 

[reddyice]

I wish UVA did IS earlier 🙁

 

[#thriving]

All these OOS II makin me feel like my LM of 75 is low RIP, congrats to everyone tho!

Edit: I’m also OOS lol

 

[pre-doctor-bear]

Does anyone know how many Canadian/International applicants usually get invited to interview?

 

[laurelt15]

II today! OOS. LizzyM = 81

 

[M&L]

ok, are there ANY IS that received II yet?
🙂

 

[begginandpleadin]

II today! OOS. LizzyM = 81

When were you complete?

 

[serotonin78]

Does anyone know how many Canadian/International applicants usually get invited to interview?

They interviewed 28 last yr and 36 the year before (according to MSAR)

 

[NeuResurgens]

Sorry I'm late to the game y'all, but I'm an M2 here and am available to answer questions about UVA, cville and the interview!

 

[laurelt15]

When were you complete?

7/13

 

[DontTradOnMe]

Sorry I'm late to the game y'all, but I'm an M2 here and am available to answer questions about UVA, cville and the interview!

From MSAR, it looks like a fairly low percentage of OOS applicants are accepted after interviewing, is that accurate? Does the interview focus much on why UVA in particular, or are they just selective in the usual ways?

 

[FigmundSreud]

OOS here. Done with most of my secondaries but never got around to this one because of the mcat numbers. I’ll just send it in anyway, but I got it July 8. Has it been too long?

edit: looking at this thread, it's actually kind of obvious that OOS high mcats get interviewed first. Not sure if sending this early would've helped at all. If anything, I'd get an interview after October or November. Nbd, I'll just put my name in the hat anyhow.

 

[NeuResurgens]

From MSAR, it looks like a fairly low percentage of OOS applicants are accepted after interviewing, is that accurate? Does the interview focus much on why UVA in particular, or are they just selective in the usual ways?

I think they're just selective in the usual ways. UVA fills half its class with Virginia residents, which is less than average for a state school. However, that does lead to a disproportionate amount of OOS vs IS applicants applying for the same number of spots, so selection does apply. It's more likely a function of the greater number of applicants per OOS slot. I was OOS and I think the most my interviewer asked was how have you been liking it so far, have you enjoyed your day here, etc. That being said, different interviewers might hit that question more, but mine didn't. They do ask about "why UVA" more specifically on the secondary so I wonder if it's less emphasized in the interview for everyone.

 

[inasaur]

received an II today! IS, LM 81, complete 8/1

 

[M&L]

received an II today! IS, LM 81, complete 8/1

AAAANNNND the IS is starting... Fingers crossed...

 

[reddyice]

received an II today! IS, LM 81, complete 8/1

damn complete 8/1, that's a quick turn around

 

[M&L]

damn complete 8/1, that's a quick turn around

well yeah, and that's LM 81! ... I have LM 68, so I think it will be a while till they get to me.

 

[inasaur]

Sorry I'm late to the game y'all, but I'm an M2 here and am available to answer questions about UVA, cville and the interview!

Any tips for the interview? What kinds of questions do they usually ask?

 

[NeuResurgens]

Any tips for the interview? What kinds of questions do they usually ask?

Their questions are pretty normal - definitely didn't stand out to me as throwing any curve balls. Basic things about your background, what led you into medicine, what your family is like, what hobbies you have outside medicine, how you got into some of the ECs you listed on your app and expanded stories about those, etc. The interviewers I got were very conversational. Obviously do review what you wrote in your application, because that makes the different topics a little fresher in your mind leading to a more natural conversation, but thankfully they don't try to trip you up.

One thing I loved about UVA's interview was that the faculty asked me "do you have any questions for me" at the end like any other interview, but with the qualifier "and it can be about anything, including my career and research, student life, Charlottesville etc." Half the time at interviews most of the basic medical student questions you could ask at that part are already available on the website, but with this one I felt more open to actually ask what I was curious about (in my case, I wanted to know about the interviewer's career and why she went into academic medicine).

So I guess long story short, try to get comfortable and ask the questions you're really curious about an answer to, not necessarily what you think they want you to ask (as is sometimes coached).

Ask some things you're curious about to the students who take you on the tour as well - their perspective is often more applicable to you as a prospective med student, and they're usually M3s/M4s who know more about the clinical rotations too.

Also, come hungry because UVA easily had the best lunch of ANY interview I went on. It's a high class buffet on grounds near the lawn.

 

[doctorneuro]

All the application categories on my secondary status says complete but it still states that my application is missing one or more of the required items. Does anyone have any thoughts on this?

 

[Clementine1863]

All the application categories on my secondary status says complete but it still states that my application is missing one or more of the required items. Does anyone have any thoughts on this?

This happened to me too, I called the admissions office and they fixed it. Not sure why it happened though

 

[Sheiko]

Added UVA a bit late but just submitted the secondary today!

 

[M&L]

Added UVA a bit late but just submitted the secondary today!

it is not too late! good luck!

 

[doctorneuro]

This happened to me too, I called the admissions office and they fixed it. Not sure why it happened though

Oh okay. I will call them. Thanks!

 

[Mooseforkicks]

II today! OOS, complete 8/9.

 

[WerbenJaegerman]

II today! OOS, complete 8/9.

stats?

 

[Mooseforkicks]

stats?

3.96, 523

 

[reddyice]

IS II! Complete 7/14/2018

 

[pmoney96]

IS II! Complete 7/14/2018

Stats if you don't mind ?

 

[reddyice]

Stats if you don't mind ?

Sure, GPA 3.9+ MCAT 522

 

[Ferriswheel804]

Do people think a big round of interviews here will be coming out soon? Feel like I haven't seen much action from UVA

 

[M&L]

Do people think a big round of interviews here will be coming out soon? Feel like I haven't seen much action from UVA

i hear you.... also all these people with huge MCAT score and huge GPA and making me uncomfortable 🙂

 

[imdrbrightside]

II!! LM 74 OOS Complete 7/20. I was not expecting this especially after all the big mcat numbers

 

[M&L]

II!! LM 74 OOS Complete 7/20. I was not expecting this especially after all the big mcat numbers

dude... you have FIFTEEN INVITATIONS!!!!! 🙂 WOW

 

[imdrbrightside]

@imdrbrightside how many schools did you apply to, if you don’t mind me asking??

I sent in 37 secondaries, I went a lil crazy

 

[M&L]

I sent in 37 secondaries, I went a lil crazy

i sent 34! so far 3 holds, 2 rejections, 2 II... But i do have lower stats then you.... So we wait 🙂

 

[imdrbrightside]

i sent 34! so far 3 holds, 2 rejections, 2 II... But i do have lower stats then you.... So we wait 🙂

There are so many schools yet to hear from! Wishing you the best

 

[golgibutterfly]

Does UVA screen before sending out secondaries? Still thinking about whether I should give it a shot or not

 

[reddyice]

Does UVA screen before sending out secondaries? Still thinking about whether I should give it a shot or not

no screen

 

[golgibutterfly]

no screen

thanks!

 

[ClinicianScientist]

I just submitted my MSTP secondary here, am I too late?

 

[M&L]

II this morning! Complete 7/15.

Mind sharing stats ? Also - IS?

 

[M&L]

LM 79-80, OOS

Amazing stats! you definitely deserve it! good luck at the interview! what day did you schedule for? (dont forget to let us know how it went)

 

[Mooseforkicks]

Anyone know if the admissions office has space to store a suitcase during the interview day? I emailed to ask but haven’t heard back yet.

 

[inasaur]

Anyone know if the admissions office has space to store a suitcase during the interview day? I emailed to ask but haven’t heard back yet.

Yes, they have a closet where you can put your stuff during the tour.

 

[M&L]

silence.....

 

[goodthingshappen]

silence.....

+1 🤔

 

[Zacky]

Is there a way to send updates to this school?

 

[theknappkin]

I hope UVA starts showing some more in-state love soon (especially to us UVA grads 😎). I would really like to stay in Cville for medical school!

 

[younggotti]

II today! Non-canadian international. complete 7/14