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II just now

when were you complete

 

[GoBlue2019]

when were you complete

8/3

 

[deleted971841]

Via MSAR for last cycle:
In-state: 1297 applicants, 464 interviewed, 39 matriculated
Out-of-state: 4004 applicants, 170 interviewed, 64 matriculated
So in-state applicants have a very low post-interview acceptance rate whereas out-of-state applicants have a near-100% post-interview acceptance rate? I wonder if that creates a weird dynamic between IS and OOS applicants at interviews...

I wonder if IS students tend to choose one of the 4 public schools for the cheaper tuition, causing the very low matriculation rate.
Edit: I just looked it up, and now I'm pretty sure this is what it is. Tuition is 20,000/year more than the public schools, and just looking at average stats I'm going to go out on a limb and suggest that the typical NY student getting accepted to UR is likely to also hold SUNY acceptances.

 

[Ikzencriel]

Anyone know if Rochester is receptive to ITA emails?

 

[HansVermhat]

just got II !!

 

[2020heme]

just got II !!

Congrats! When were you complete?

 

[HansVermhat]

Congrats! When were you complete?

7/16

 

[anxiouzbroni]

Sorry if this has been asked before, but does Rochester accept update letters pre-II?

 

[TheDataKing]

Sorry if this has been asked before, but does Rochester accept update letters pre-II?

if you're waitlisted you can - We welcome substantial updates, i.e. awards, a new job or volunteer position, publication or presentation. They may be sent via email to [email protected].

there is a place to upload additional documents on their portal but I don't know if that means you can add an update letter or not. It doesn't seem to specify one way or another on the portal or their website

 

[GarlicCat]

For the activities section on the pre-interview questionnaire, does anyone know if it is ok to copy and paste some stuff from your AMCAS activities section?

 

[drjgurb]

Are the ECs just a list or a brief description?

 

[moomoo12]

Are the ECs just a list or a brief description?

Brief description, you can write 100 words for each.

 

[premed20172017]

Any recent IIs from here?

 

[GarlicCat]

Any recent IIs from here?

I got one on Wednesday. Complete 7/15, stats are in my signature.

 

[AbcEZ123]

Rochester keeps getting my heart rate up with these emails :/ first the admissions director emails me asking if I really want to apply to the MD/MBA program then when I say I want to switch they email me again to say thanks we updated your app and will notify you with a decision. I just want a II!!

 

[premed20172017]

Rochester keeps getting my heart rate up with these emails :/ first the admissions director emails me asking if I really want to apply to the MD/MBA program then when I say I want to switch they email me again to say thanks we updated your app and will notify you with a decision. I just want a II!!

Did you have to take the gmat or gre?

 

[picadilly4646]

how does rochester determine II?

 

[tedocean]

Just got an II! Is there a required/ideal timeline for submitting the essays following the invite? I can't seem to find any such deadlines on the application.

 

[Penguin_MD]

Just got an II! Is there a required/ideal timeline for submitting the essays following the invite? I can't seem to find any such deadlines on the application.

I believe they are just due one week before your interview! They are just for your interviewers to give them some context because the interviews are otherwise closed file (the interviewers only get to see your answers to those questions, your undergrad school, and your major)

 

[premed20172017]

Just got an II! Is there a required/ideal timeline for submitting the essays following the invite? I can't seem to find any such deadlines on the application.

Congrats! They sent it today?! When were you complete?

 

[tedocean]

@dmitch18 thank you!
@premed20172017 My application was marked complete in early August, around the 5th or so!

 

[hailbate]

Got a II as well! Complete mid-July, OOS

 

[deleted994247]

+1 for II, anyone know when they typically start releasing their rolling decisions? (asking because trying to be strategic about my interview date)

 

[Penguin_MD]

+1 for II, anyone know when they typically start releasing their rolling decisions? (asking because trying to be strategic about my interview date)

On interview day they told us you should expect a decision 6-8 weeks later typically

 

[pauliepauliepaulie]

Quick question about the interview essays!!

So if my interview is on Tuesday, do I have until Tuesday of the previous week to finish and upload the essays? Or does the window to edit/submit essays close on Monday night? I completely forgot about the essays... 🙄

 

[premed20172017]

Anyone know if Rochester is receptive to ITA emails?

I'm curious about this, too. Does anyone know if they're receptive to ITAs?

 

[Ikzencriel]

II an hour ago! Will post stats/stuff later - not at home right now.

Edit: Stats: LM ~76, OOS, ORM, Complete 7/29

Earliest interview date was late October, with dates in November still pretty available.

 

[walterwhite3556]

II! IS

 

[deleted977121]

II OOS
LM: 75.7, Complete 8/13

 

[medschoolwoo]

II! IS

when complete

 

[MedStudent2301]

Has UR sent out any R's yet?

 

[MoistBreakfast123]

when complete

why say many word when few word do trick

 

[walterwhite3556]

when complete

7/24

 

[dreamformedschool]

So in the document section, when updating, there is a choice of additional document and CV/Resume. By CV/Resume, do I just include things that have not been said in my primary app (a.k.a just updates) or include everything like a resume (everything including new updates)?

 

[Ikzencriel]

As an FYI, the pre-interview questions are locked after you submit them, even though they say you can edit your answers up to 3 or 7 days before the interview (based on the section).

To get them re-opened so you can edit, you need to either call the admissions office or email them (I called, but I'm assuming email also works) and they'll contact their IT department (or the portal's IT department I guess). It only took like 30 seconds on the phone, so no big deal if you need to do it.

 

[medschoolwoo]

do they take ITA? can u do ITA for a few weeks?

 

[trailblazergirl]

I interview on 10/31, 508 MCAT 3.68 GPA, URM. How were others experience interviewing at the school?

complete?

 

[hikeNE123]

Does anyone who interviewed in early September remember when they said they would get back to us? It was this week last year. Does anyone know if that is the case this year?

 

[GarlicCat]

Interviewing here next week! Anyone have any tips or comments on the interview day? How was it, and what did you think of the school?

 

[polydactylpterodactyl]

any II for complete mid-August crowd?

 

[deleted977121]

For the experiences part, did you actually list them, or did you give a brief description (roles, hours, etc)?

 

[Ikzencriel]

For the experiences part, did you actually list them, or did you give a brief description (roles, hours, etc)?

Brief description, but not of hours. I think roles + takeaways are more important for this

 

[btscurls]

Accepted!!! Mid-sept interview 🙂

 

[Penguin_MD]

Accepted!!! Mid-sept interview 🙂

Congratulations! Did they call or email you?

 

[hikeNE123]

Accepted this morning! First acceptance! I Interviewed in mid September. It showed up in the portal when I checked this morning, I then got a call later followed by an email.

 

[btscurls]

Congratulations! Did they call or email you?

They called first and then sent the email about an hour after

 

[Floridapremed22]

complete?

Complete 9/13, II 9/30

 

[pauliepauliepaulie]

Ahhh does anyone know/have an educated guess about when people who interviewed on 10/1 will hear back?

 

[tedocean]

What are y'all thoughts on how to answer the 4 meaningful activities... would it be alright to just slightly retool your AMCAS experience descriptions and paste them there, given that interviewers will not have had the chance to see your primary application?

 

[Ikzencriel]

What are y'all thoughts on how to answer the 4 meaningful activities... would it be alright to just slightly retool your AMCAS experience descriptions and paste them there, given that interviewers will not have had the chance to see your primary application?

The way I personally did it was by just doing my experience name and then a brief description of what I did. I didn't make it into an essay or anything like on AMCAS. My reasoning is that this is almost EVERYTHING that they see, so I'm assuming they'll ask me to elaborate on my experiences with each. So I'll be able to explain a lot more of the in-depth/story-like stuff in person.