2020-2021 UCLA Prime

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anon321123anon said:
sorry I was not clear at all. I got that email a month ago. I thought maybe i had been passed over from PRIME and regular UCLA had sent me that email but that theory is not supported haha

I am a little heartbroken over this program. maybe they will send out more ii ?
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I wouldn't give up quite yet. I bet they extend II's for people that deny the interview tomorrow. I'm not sure who would deny this interview lol, but I hope a few people do.
 
Well I just received a normal II for DGSOM (received PRIME-LA last week). A bit confusing but I guess it confirms that PRIME and regular-MD are considered completely separate. Either way - super excited that my alum is showing me some love.
 
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boulderdoc1 said:
Well I just received a normal II for DGSOM (received PRIME-LA last week). A bit confusing but I guess it confirms that PRIME and regular-MD are considered completely separate. Either way - super excited that my alum is showing me some love.
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Congrats!!! And just to add to that, I did NOT receive PRIME last week but got the MD II today, so there is still hope! 🙂
 
boulderdoc1 said:
Congratulations! I didn't realize there was any hope for regular-MD Geffen this late so very excited! Which interview date did you pick?
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Thank you and same! I scheduled for 12/7, see ya there!
anon321123anon said:
Amazon congrats! I wonder if not being rejected is good news or if that R can come any minute

super confusing process but it’s not looking hot for me
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Thank you! All I know is that this process is super weird and it's impossible to know what will happen. all we can do is take it one day at a time!
 
Hi all,

Wanted to share an update— I received an II for regular DGSOM today. Still in shock! Was quite heartbroken last week over not hearing from PRIME and was sure that I had no chance w DGSOM. I also received a pre-II rejection from Keck yday, so when I got the email from DGSOM, I figured it was another rejection. OOS applicant.

This cycle has been an emotional rollercoaster with many rough days, but there’s still hope everyone!!!! It’s not over until it’s over. Crossing my fingers for all of us going through this process. 🙂
 
Bem7c said:
I looked at the FAQ on the UCLA website. It said that the II would be extended in late October to early November. So, I would assume if we haven't heard anything close to thanksgiving, we won't be selected for Prime. However, I am not sure if Prime slows down your DGSOM application. It says both schools evaluate your app before you are offered a Prime interview.
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PRIME-LA and DGSOM review their applicants separately and on their own timelines. Think of them as separate entities during the interview process. Who they decide to invite to interview will not be disclosed to the other program nor will it be affected by applying to both or one or the other.
 
jrocker512 said:
I felt the same way, but I also know many current UCLA med student from my undergrad school who also have extensively worked with underserved communities but didn't apply to PRIME. No one questioned their intentions. I also don't think schools will question why you didn't apply to PRIME because PRIME isn't just for serving the underserved, it's a dual degree program and a simple 'I don't want to get a second degree' is a legit argument against PRIME. One of my friends (URM, disadvantaged) didn't want to be saddled with more school and debt and chose not to do it.
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Many people in my current cohort have great experience working with underserved communities and are not in PRIME-LA. No one will question why they didn't apply to PRIME. It is true, its a dual degree program so its more schooling. Those who decide to join PRIME-LA both work with underserved communities and want to get a masters. DGSOM have a wide range of students from different backgrounds and different experiences they take in. Research heavy students to students with global health lens to students who like to work with marginalized communities.
 
anon321123anon said:
sorry I was not clear at all. I got that email a month ago. I thought maybe i had been passed over from PRIME and regular UCLA had sent me that email but that theory is not supported haha

I am a little heartbroken over this program. maybe they will send out more ii ?
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Hello -- there is no pass over between the two programs. They are separate -- PRIME-LA and DGSOM screen their applicants separately and determine interview invitation and rejections on their own terms, unrelated to each other during this part of the cycle.
 
jrocker512 said:
Anyone else regret applying to PRIME? I feel like I had a solid UCLA secondary (felt confident in every one of my response + good stats), but I feel like I'm screwing myself over with the PRIME interview schedule. Looking back, I got caught up with the 'marketing' as I have extensive longitudinal service experience with disadvantaged populations, but I realize I don't believe I need PRIME to support disadvantaged communities.
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If you're regret applying to PRIME is because you think there's some influence over your DGSOM application, then fear not. They're separate. Applying to one or the other or both won't affect their decision in interview invites
 
k1808h said:
Does anyone know what happens with you're rejected from PRIME, but want to be considered for the regular UCLA MD program? Does your application go into the regular MD pile after you're rejected, putting you at a disadvantage (especially if you're rejected after the interview) or do both committees review your application together?
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Hello! I can confirm that they are separate entities when it comes to interview invites.
If you are rejected to PRIME, it has no impact on whether you are considered for regular DGSOM. In fact they don't know if you applied to one program or the other.
They both consider their applicants on their own timeline, so you don't get put into a pile after rejection. You are considered individually by each program.
 
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Hi friends, I interviewed for Prime earlier this month, but earlier today I got a Vita notification that DGSOM selected me and has access to my virtual interview. I know DGSOM asks for VITA and Prime doesn’t, but I haven’t gotten an II for DGSOM. Kinda confused & wondering if it’s just a fluke in the system?
 
stickyokra said:
Hi friends, I interviewed for Prime earlier this month, but earlier today I got a Vita notification that DGSOM selected me and has access to my virtual interview. I know DGSOM asks for VITA and Prime doesn’t, but I haven’t gotten an II for DGSOM. Kinda confused & wondering if it’s just a fluke in the system?
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Hi! congrats on the prime interview. I know you did well and will be rooting for you (gotta have some happiness in the process). You can be selected to interview at both 🙂. Im hoping where I wasn't selected for a prime interview, I will be for a geffen. I'd say there isnt many invites left thought because they stop sending II supposedly in December? And then they interview through Jan
 
Hi all! I was curious if anyone who didn’t receive an interview for either prime or regular admissions have been rejected. My app seems to still be in limbo without any rejections, quite curious if anyone else is in the same boat. Good luck for those interviewing on Jan 9th for Prime. Be loud and proud, you got this.🤝
 
Bem7c said:
Hi all! I was curious if anyone who didn’t receive an interview for either prime or regular admissions have been rejected. My app seems to still be in limbo without any rejections, quite curious if anyone else is in the same boat. Good luck for those interviewing on Jan 9th for Prime. Be loud and proud, you got this.🤝
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+1 still in limbo and wondering the same thing! UCLA’s website says they’re extending interviews through December, so I’m expecting a rejection fairly soon. 🙁
 
I can't remember what the PRIME-LA team said about when we hear back - does anyone who interviewed remember what they told you? I interviewed in early Jan.
 
Anymore updates? At this point, I think I can safely assume I didn't get in, but the PRIME team hasn't sent out any confirmations. Has anyone received news yet?
 
astrolopothecis said:
Waitlisted today at around 5pm via Email.

Does anybody know how much UCLA PRIME's WL moves historically? Thanks.
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+1 for the waitlist.

On my interview day they said that they only offer as many acceptances as they have seats available, and usually around 6 people turn down their admissions offers every year.
 
bishjb said:
+1 for the waitlist.

On my interview day they said that they only offer as many acceptances as they have seats available, and usually around 6 people turn down their admissions offers every year.
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Thank you for this information. Great to know. Best of luck to you!
 
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SweetTenacity said:
Has anyone heard if they’ve sent out post interview rejections or is anyone else still waiting to hear back?
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Hopefully they’re just waiting for the financial aid committee to finalize their Geffen decisions? Emma did say they advocate strongly on behalf of their candidates, and those are due any day now. Good luck!
 
Cempoalxochitl said:
Hopefully they’re just waiting for the financial aid committee to finalize their Geffen decisions? Emma did say they advocate strongly on behalf of their candidates, and those are due any day now. Good luck!
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Good to know I’m not the only one still waiting to hear one way or another. I had completely forgotten that Emma said that about the scholarship decisions! That would definitely be worth the extra wait. Good luck to you too!
 
Cempoalxochitl said:
Hopefully they’re just waiting for the financial aid committee to finalize their Geffen decisions? Emma did say they advocate strongly on behalf of their candidates, and those are due any day now. Good luck!
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very true that Emma and Dr. Moreno advocate strongly for scholarships, but their admissions are going to be pretty separate from fin aid from what they told me when they called! my guess is no rejections until after all spots are filled. for those that got the A call, it's 15 days after to accept your PRIME offer, you might hear back after this upcoming Thursday? good vibes to all 🙂
 
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