Thank you for the continued updates. It seems like you are the one that has connections to a reliable source in admissions. I really hope this upcoming week is not a tease though lol.
Of course. I just post what my source tells me because I know how frustrating this process can be especially with no updates. I was told that they are meeting next week at some point (probably Tuesday or Wednesday). I don't know how long it takes for decisions to be handed out after that because UCLA has to approve the applicants accepted (what i was told). But decisions have to be handed out by March 15th for sure.
Yes, Drew students have a pre-matriculation program before that August 9th start date (I called DGSOM admissions and this is what they said also). But they don't know when the pre-matriculation begins. Is it mandatory?
I have heard it's not mandatory but it depends on whether you have a good reason. I honestly wouldn't worry about it. If you have any issues, I am 100% sure CDU will work with you. They have great people at the school!
Drew premat usually begins 2-weeks prior to the DGSOM start day. Pretty sure it is mandatory though I'd think they are probably willing to work with people under certain circumstances. Historically, those two weeks are meant to cover resources available to you, brush up on some content, and familiarize/ foster family environment among your new cohort. In the end, these 2-weeks are of great benefit and set you up for a smooth transition to med school. Unsure if this is changing due to covid/ new curriculum.
Do you know if prematriculation takes place in Westwood at the UCLA campus? Or does it take place on the Drew campus?
An admissions representative told me it takes place on the Drew Campus. Back in the day, they even had a family event. However, I don't know how it will be this year. A few weeks ago we were told the campus will not open at least until July but this is a fluid situation.
Bro nobody knows haha
They are taking FOREVER
Yeah, the wait has been brutal this year. But tbh I don't think it will happen today (who knows???). At this point, I am not getting any more updates. I only can confirm the last meeting was on Wednesday and the last couple of applicants were reviewed (probably those from the last interview date).
You just gotta relax man. A couple of schools I’ve interviewed at, I see you constantly speculating about decisions and timeframes on a regular basis. It’s a long process. Just have to be patient my man. We will know soon.
Congrats!
Congrats! Did they call or email?
What time did you get the call/email if you don’t mind me asking?
Congrats!!🥳
Congrats! When did you interview?
Yes!
The Geffen scholarship is not need based, right?
Really have no idea. I hope not. It's possible that the other 23 aren't on SDN.
I am hoping so too :/
Congrats! Did you just get the call?
Yes I did!
Congrats, if you don’t mind me asking..what time did you get the call?
5:42 CST
There's always tomorrow! Maybe all calls didn't go out today.
That's what I'm hoping for! Based off of previous threads, it seems that decisions are released within a 1 week window or so. But idk if that has changed this year with everything else. We will see!
Yeah I have heard they do. They also send an email. No need to worry.
Hi can you let us know when you interviewed?
Congrats!!! What time did you get the call?
Thanks! Around 2pm
Hi thanks for the details..were you prime or regular md?
Reg
Call
