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All programs receive the letters that you release to them via AMCAS. Presumably you released the same package to UCF that you did to others. What should your next step be? Check with the admissions office to determine what has gone awry?
@REL I think the problem is my letter distribution. I have 2 science, 2 non-science, and 1 character. One of my science letters (presumably), also talks about character since I TA'd for that professor. However, if I count that as a character letter, then I only have 1 science letter while UCF wants 2.
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That is likely the problem, call the admissions office and discuss to see if they will adjust your letters please.
Anyone still waiting on a secondary? IS with strong stats, primary complete on 6/14...this is the only Florida school I have not received...
If you have not received a secondary app, please email the admissions office. Our system reflects that those with metrics above our minimums should have received a secondary as of yesterday.
The question isn't a "trap." Just answer honestly. 🙂 it is your prerogative to end your essay however you'd like. But it is certainly not necessary nor (in my opinion) appropriate to answer that way given the prompt. If it makes you feel better, I did not end it that way last year. Good luck!
Last year, I used sports as my answer. As long as you can demonstrate your ability to work as a team member then I'm sure you'll be fine. If you can pull interdisciplinary teamwork, then even better.
For the essay asking us to just talk about ourselves. It says no more than 2 pages single spaced. Did anyone submit just one page single spaced, I really don't know what I could cover that hasn't already been covered in the personal statement, several secondaries questions they asked, and activities description, in 2 pages single spaced lol
Anyone else having trouble accessing the portal?
That’s odd. Haven’t had this problem with Grammarly. I got the free version if that makes a difference.
This is what REL said last year about the final essay:
"The final essay about how you can contribute to the class and also not have to be two pages. Good writing will open with a summary paragraph about what we will learn; be followed by 2-3 paragraphs to develop those thoughts, and then a wrap-up paragraph. This can all be done in a single page." Good luck!
wayne_bruce
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I'm confused as to what prompts comprise the secondary app. I see four different posts referring to different prompts. Are all of these the prompts for UCF or just what @pBar posted?
TIA! And good luck!
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Yes
I am unlike most admissions officers, I want you to know everything. I like to use the forum as a positive way to ensure that you get all of your questions answered accurately. I also see that some of our students are on this thread. I see that as a wonderful opportunity for applicants to get information from the administration and the students. Accuracy about our program and getting the right students into our program is the goal.
For the connection question, would it be appropriate if I put a close family friend attended there, however is no longer in Florida..
That is certainly a connection that you can write about. Some people asked about this prompt last year. You can see it here. REL gives a short answer about 1/2 way down on page 2.
Thank you! Does anyone know what the odds are of getting in if I am OOS, and have weak/no connections to Florida? I'm not sure if I should submit the secondary if I have too low of chances as it is a long one when I can prioritize other schools first. Stats wise I am on target 3.98/512, but really paranoid about the MCAT score. Will probably go for the underserved route and might mention about the high Spanish and immigrant population there if I choose to submit
FWIW, I was a CA applicant last year and put that I have no ties to Florida and was still interviewed/accepted! Median stats overall and URM. Emphasize your fit to the UCF COM, give solid reasons you want to attend beyond the obvious and I think you will have a good shot! Feel free to PM if you have any other questions 🙂
How strict is UCF about the non-science faculty LOR?
I do not believe that it includes spaces. No need to develop a full essay for this one.
If you have three science faculty letters we will accept that too.
Nd_Thts_Tha_Givaway
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Anybody got EFI yet? Submitted my app over 15 business days ago and still on Ready For Review.
lol yep neurotic pre-med me got super paranoid about a 512 so decided to apply to 50, although I will most likely submit ~40-45 secondaries because found out some schools are really IS biased and their secondary just wasn't worth the shot. literally spent 1.5 months sitting at home writing this ****. probably only went out a handful of times
383517
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It's been over 15 days for me as well. Still just "Ready for Review"
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Sorry for my ignorance...what is "EFI?"
Nd_Thts_Tha_Givaway
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"Eligible For Interview" as opposed to not competitive. IIRC I think it doesn't mean a whole lot as far as expectations of being selected for an interview, just that your application has been looked at and moved along and meets their minimum requirements to be eligible for an interview.
I am a little bit worried about the LOR requirements here. I tried to get a diverse set of letters 1 from a PI, 2 science profs, a physician, and a non-science prof. Hoping this covers it.
Looks good to me, we are flexible on the PI, we will use it for either faculty or character in most cases.
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@REL Hello! I just recently got my last LOR submitted to AMCAS. Will admissions re-review my LORs or do I need to send an email?
We activated our screening teams earlier this week and we should start getting some results back next week. We would likely have enough responses in about 10 days to begin to build our EFI's and then also start some interview invitations. I estimate that we can expect to catch up rapidly and begin to go from FC to EFI in 7-10 days after next week.
If I only have 2 science LORs but no 3rd non-science letter, can I substitute my pre-health advisor’s LOR for it?
IF your pre-health letter is a true assessment/recap of your time there it will likely suffice, if it is only a short intro paragraph to a packet of attached letters likely it will not suffice.
HavAColdOne
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Just a heads up, the 750 character limit DOES include spaces. Just had a nice little surprise when I went to submit....
Overdue EFI's coming soon!
Nd_Thts_Tha_Givaway
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Hmm complete 7/10, IS and still nothing for me.
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+1. Complete 7/10, OOS.
AORTA EFI IS complete 7/19
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Nd_Thts_Tha_Givaway
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Any body not have their statuses updated at all and marked complete around 7/10-7/19?
Neither, just changed on the portal.
Nd_Thts_Tha_Givaway
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When were you marked complete?
