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yeah so idk if secondary was automatic once mcat score sent or someone reviewed and made secondary decision
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But either way I can't imagine someone who doesn't have tie to the IE or from California applying to UCR since they have interviewed or accepted zero OOS applicant so I assume this as UCR not having a screen lol as they send secondary to all applicants from California. I hope that logic make sense haha
people say they screen and someone reviews and make secondary decisions so idk about what you said
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saffiretree
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Has anyone received an acceptance?
I mean they probably only screen to see if you're instate.
MSAR says acceptances start going out on 12/15
That being said, I think there were a few folks that received secondaries were OOS.
...so who knows.
Yea true, im just basing it off from MSAR.
thus no state screen and actually "selects" and not screens
I mean based on MSAR data if you're not from California or tie to the IE its pretty much waste of money applying here.
future_dr_j
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Secondary received this morning. OOS with ties to California. I submitted AMCAS back in June but just heard from UCR now
JRabotnick
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verified 8/24 OOS with ties to CA, secondary received today, 11/23. RIP
gaypremed123
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II just now!
Congrats! Is this for Haider? Or regular?
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Congratulations!!! may I ask when you submitted your secondary?
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gaypremed123
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hey this is for regular MD
gaypremed123
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submitted secondary on 10/19
gaypremed123
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sadly having that issue where i don't see any interview slots available on the calendar :/ lol
same! The calendar is blank, should we wait a few hours to call?
Congrats! When were you verified and submitted secondary?
gaypremed123
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verified 8/10, secondary submitted 10/19
Congrats to your II!
Random question for the folks around here: If you're secondary submission date has past (mine was in late September...with the above person in mid October), does that mean you're pretty much out of the running?
It is pretty interesting though that the school is still handing out secondaries around now.
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Nah, schools review completed applications in different orders. Some apps may be placed at the top of the pile due to certain factors (URM, high stats, school alumni, etc) so even when someone has a submission date past yours, it doesn't necessarily mean you're out of the running. There's been cases where people submit in July and they get an interview in January.
Pretty sure COVID hit UCR hard and they're quite delayed compared to other schools.
Hey guys,
I submitted my application on 11/1, verified on 11/4, got secondary on the same day and submitted 11/11.
Since UCR selects applicants and Covid slowed everything down, are my chances are still pretty decent right now?
I submitted my application on 11/1, verified on 11/4, got secondary on the same day and submitted 11/11.
Since UCR selects applicants and Covid slowed everything down, are my chances are still pretty decent right now?
Okay...so there is still hope.
That's nice. I know my numbers aren't fantastic - I just live in the area and have worked in the area for some time, so I'll love to continue serving in this community for my medical career 🙂
Secondary received today, OOS, strong? ties to IE (went to college in the area, involved in community). Majorly confused.
did they mention anything about LOI? Or do they hate those lol
For those of you that have already interviewed, do you have any insight to share regarding the MMI ? Any advice is greatly appreciated 🙂
SlamShark
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Hey! I was pretty anxious about it, but it ended up being a relatively low stress experience. To prepare, I just did some practice with widely-available online MMI scenarios with a friend. I felt that this strategy worked very well for me. The best advice I can give is to practice and then just be confident in the way you present your thoughts and reasoning. You got this!
I got my secondary invite at the end of September and because of COVID issues I wasn't able to turn it in until a little over a week ago. Do you all think I just donated money at that point? I'm not expecting much because I've been really behind this cycle 🙁
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Damn. I realized I might've screwed myself on my secondary. I still need a smidgen of math requirement (the two classes I took were quarter-based) and I mentioned that deficit on the optional essay.
I hope that didn't kick me out of the running prematurely. I'm sure they're looking for any little opportunity to axe people out of the interview process.
I hope that didn't kick me out of the running prematurely. I'm sure they're looking for any little opportunity to axe people out of the interview process.
letsgoooooo
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got a secondary!
complete end of August IS/URM
complete end of August IS/URM
Also just received a secondary. Does anyone know how thoroughly UCR screens for secondaries? Kinda surprised I got one as I'm not from the IE
SoCal, but not IE. I got my secondary just days after I submitted my primary on the 11/1 due date. Their selection process is a mystery.
SpiritualHistorian
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It looks like roughly half of applications receive secondaries. Google “ucr legreports 2019” and you can see the official ucop report doc and numbers. This document is public, so there is for sure a screen to get a secondary
Seem you are right!
Oh! That is interesting! I wonder what they’re looking for with the screen though...
Are they focused on just regions, academics or a mix of both?
Just got my secondary invite today!!!
I submitted my primary app in early June and my updated MCAT score in early September. I’m surprised that I got a secondary being that it’s this late in their cycle.
I submitted my primary app in early June and my updated MCAT score in early September. I’m surprised that I got a secondary being that it’s this late in their cycle.
JRabotnick
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Pre-II R today 12/4, OOS with ties to CA. This was really messed up b/c they sent me a secondary last week 11/23 and I completed it 11/30. Smells like a money grab to me, especially because they turned around and rejected me 4 days later. 
myaripremed
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Radio silent with no secondary and first rejection today! IS
whatumacall
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Anyone hear anything?
Radio silence for me too but complete 11/2 so oof. Is UCR still running super far behind? Has anyone gotten an II recently?
futurecooldoc
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Just got a II! Complete 10/05. Hope this helps and good luck to everyone 🙂
Nice! Apparently, UCR did say they were running a bit behind per an email I sent earlier this week.
I was late September, so I’m hoping still for some fortune to shine upon me...
Any other October interviewers anxiously waiting for mid-Dec to come?
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Me lol! sucks that we have to wait until Dec 15th
Do we have confirmation that Dec 15th is the day? Or is that just the first possible day we could hear back?Me lol! sucks that we have to wait until Dec 15th
I think according to MSAR that’s the first day we could hear back. Someone correct me if I’m wrong please!
Oh, I didn’t think about checking MSAR. Thanks for the info!
The wait is horrible, but we’re getting closer! Fingers-crossed for yall!
saffiretree
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ME!!! interviewed in Oct and praying for Dec 15th to come faster! lol
