2020-2021 UCLA (Geffen)

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Matchaman1310 said:
Any news? Any movement?
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I haven't seen any movement yet. On the MSAR, UCLA says that WL applicants won't be considered until after May 1st. However, I just saw that in last year's thread that their MSAR also gave the same "after May 1st" timeline, yet people began reporting acceptances off the WL as early as 4/23. So things could, theoretically, start getting spicy this week. 😃
 
HotMagicalDrinks said:
I haven't seen any movement yet. On the MSAR, UCLA says that WL applicants won't be considered until after May 1st. However, I just saw that in last year's thread that their MSAR also gave the same "after May 1st" timeline, yet people began reporting acceptances off the WL as early as 4/23. So things could, theoretically, start getting spicy this week. 😃
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Yeah I saw that! Did anyone get anything today? I haven't heard anything.
 
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urobilinogen said:
From what I read it’s based on score. Highest scores are at the top of the list.
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Thank you! It looks like I accidentally omitted the word "many" from my original post, which completely changed the meaning lol. I was trying to ask how many people receive the "top of the waitlist" designation? Hahaha but thank you so much for the info, @urobilinogen ! 😊
 
HotMagicalDrinks said:
Thank you! It looks like I accidentally omitted the word "many" from my original post, which completely changed the meaning lol. I was trying to ask how many people receive the "top of the waitlist" designation? Hahaha but thank you so much for the info, @urobilinogen ! 😊
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Also wondering how many ppl get the top of the list notification! If we’re scored (ranked?), does a LOI make a difference?
 
b3nz3n3 said:
Also wondering how many ppl get the top of the list notification! If we’re scored (ranked?), does a LOI make a difference?
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Everything I have read suggests that, internally, we are scored and ranked. That being said, I still have no idea how many people get placed in "tier 1". Regarding LOIs, as far as I am aware, UCLA accepts them and, in my opinion, it definitely cannot hurt to send one as long as you're sure they're your top choice. However, I am unsure if they make a difference or not in terms of our ranking being moved up.
 
HotMagicalDrinks said:
Just got accepted off the WL!!!! CANNOT BELIEVE IT!!!! Received the email about 10 minutes ago!! Good luck to the rest of you! I am rooting hardcore for you!!
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wow congrats!! my guess is that you were on the top of the waitlist? do you guys think that this might be a good sign that there’s gonna be good waitlist movement given its only april 30th?
 
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b3nz3n3 said:
wow congrats!! my guess is that you were on the top of the waitlist? do you guys think that this might be a good sign that there’s gonna be good waitlist movement given its only april 30th?
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Thank you so much! That's what it looks like, but I 100% wasn't expecting it! Also, I definitely think this is a manifest of good WL movement for everyone here! 🙂
 
HotMagicalDrinks said:
Thank you so much! That's what it looks like, but I 100% wasn't expecting it! Also, I definitely think this is a manifest of good WL movement for everyone here! 🙂
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Sorry, to clarify, I did receive "top of the waitlist" designation back in March, but I wasn't expecting to be pulled off the WL this soon.
 
cheetos4life said:
I was accepted off the waitlist a few hours ago!!!!! I interviewed back in September, so it has been a loooooong (mostly silent) ride up to this point.

Quick question--I withdrew from all other schools besides one this morning, but now am I technically sitting on two acceptances? It seems absurd that they would expect me to make a decision by the end of today, but I don't want my other acceptance rescinded due to this last-second acceptance from UCLA. UCLA already responded and said they would give me 15 days, but I haven't heard back from the other school (they're on the East Coast and probably won't check their email until Monday).
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I am sitting here with the same dilemma and we only have a few hours to figure this out. Can anyone advise??
 
Matchaman1310 said:
I am sitting here with the same dilemma and we only have a few hours to figure this out. Can anyone advise??
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I am in this same boat, but here is what I am doing: I am keeping the PTE at the previous institution, but in the spirit of transparency and everyone being on the same page, I have also written them an email to explain my situation. Moreover, UCLA's acceptance doesn't even show up in my AMCAS CYMS portal yet (I was told that could take anywhere from 24-72ish hours to populate there), so by the time the other school sees it, they will already have my explanation.
 
HotMagicalDrinks said:
I am in this same boat, but here is what I am doing: I am keeping the PTE at the previous institution, but in the spirit of transparency and everyone being on the same page, I have also written them an email to explain my situation. Moreover, UCLA's acceptance doesn't even show up in my AMCAS CYMS portal yet (I was told that could take anywhere from 24-72ish hours to populate there), so by the time the other school sees it, they will already have my explanation.
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It is also worth mentioning that this last-minute second acceptance scenario is not foreign to medical schools (I have seen quite a few in other threads throughout the day), so the other institutions should be pretty understanding. Finally, what the other institution is wanting is your PTE (which they still already have), so it is even more unlikely that they wouldn't be willing to give us some leeway.
 
HotMagicalDrinks said:
I am in this same boat, but here is what I am doing: I am keeping the PTE at the previous institution, but in the spirit of transparency and everyone being on the same page, I have also written them an email to explain my situation. Moreover, UCLA's acceptance doesn't even show up in my AMCAS CYMS portal yet (I was told that could take anywhere from 24-72ish hours to populate there), so by the time the other school sees it, they will already have my explanation.
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In this case I would say no need to worry if it’s not in the CYMS!
 
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I had gotten an A last Friday and this whole navigating two acceptances thing after April 30th is extremely confusing haha. I'm scared to accept it on the portal because I don't wan't to break any rules, but I also want to consider the school in its entirety. What exactly do I email to the school I'm currently planned to enroll at, so that they don't think i'm withdrawing but just considering UCLA.
 
TTRaybands said:
I had gotten an A last Friday and this whole navigating two acceptances thing after April 30th is extremely confusing haha. I'm scared to accept it on the portal because I don't wan't to break any rules, but I also want to consider the school in its entirety. What exactly do I email to the school I'm currently planned to enroll at, so that they don't think i'm withdrawing but just considering UCLA.
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I'm in the same spot! I accepted the offer in the AMP portal since that's the only way to be considered for financial aid. I emailed my other A to assure them I'm still very interested in attending but am taking the full 15 days to consider this other offer.
 
The FB group currently has 360 people, but in past years it ranged from 450-500+. I know it’s mixed with a lot of current currents, but still, is there a particular reason why they have a lot less people this year, like way less current students joined the group? Or the yield is especially low this year?
 
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Anyone know where i can find a month to month breakdown of the new curriculum?
 
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