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I couldn’t get it waived but they said any chem course is enough. Taking intro chem rn and it’s so easy
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Do I have any insider knowledge? No. N=1 But personally I felt like I did really poorly on Kira and was admitted
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+1, struggled with multiple Kira prompts and received acceptance. Then again, we are often our worst critics!
cofyaddict_192
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same here! Im planning to use my AP chem unit and hope it counts 🙁 I'm also having issues with the bio prereqs bc they specifically said they don't recognize courses from my major lmao. was also wondering if we could potentially petition to get some prereqs waived
unclepeanutz
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When were you complete friend?
Any idea how accurate the MSAR is with their waitlist information: 50 out of 100 generally get in year to year? Anyone who's looked at past years threads and seen abundance of WL applicants get acceptances?
MSAR is definitely over-exaggerated unfortunately. I would say less than 10 students are pulled from the waitlist by my estimate.
Wow, what makes you say so?
im pretty sure bro is a UCI Medical student lol
I get that, but still curious.
adcomsplease
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like last week of july
SO YOURE SAYING THERES A CHANCE?!?!?!?
adcomsplease
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They interview until April so you can still get an II up until March I believe
Kinda want to send in an update here, but I’m scared to. Every time I send an update, it’s like I’m reminding a school to reject me and they do just that the very next week lol. Complete August, IS, and dyyyiiing to interview here
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I was complete for MSTP in August, and my stats are below. I emailed them a letter of continued interest in December, where I reiterated my interest specifically in their program in ~700 words. I did not have any significant updates, only that I had continued my research position since August. I received an II a month later in January. In my opinion, the letter of interest can only help! You get to show your specific interest in the school, and if they unfortunately choose to reject you, at least you expedite the process. I think you should go for it. Good luck!
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Did you upload this interest letter to the portal or did you directly email it to admissions?
The portal only has an option to upload an update or letter of intent, not a letter of interest, so I directly emailed the MSTP and directors. I also added a note to "please let me know if this information would be best suited as an upload to your application portal."
taurusinmed
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How would you suggest non-MSTP applicants email a letter of interest? Thanks in advance 🙂
Hard to say, as I have never sent an MD letter of interest. I imagine the procedure is similar, but I think there are some key differences.
Mainly, the MD program has less emphasis on research than MSTP, so you should have strongly specific reasons for why UCI SOM, like specific programs that would be a good fit for your goals. You do not want to send a generic letter of interest. I think this is a lot harder for MD, since the MSTP has specific faculty I could mention would be a good fit for my research interests.
Besides that, MD directors are probably less receptive to emails too, since the applicant pool is much larger. I would not email MD directors. Plus, UCI SOM seems to prefer communication through the portal rather than by email anyway.
Hope that helps. Good luck!
Just got waitlisted 🙁 . A little bummed, but at least there's still a chance
premed93450
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A!!!!!! OMG I CAN'T BELIEVE IT!!!
edit: interviewed on 12/13
edit: interviewed on 12/13
premed93450
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Is the admissions portal down for anyone else?
geronimowho11
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Got the A 🙂 interviewed on feb 3!! This is my top choice y’all I’m so happy 😭😭
windjammerblue
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Is the wait-list a soft R?
unclepeanutz
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When did you submit?
adcomsplease
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Also got the A! Interviewed 2/3
I want an interview here so bad—haven’t been rejected yet
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Huge congrats!!
I also interviewed 2/3 (nothing on my end yet). Didn't they say it'd take 6-8 weeks to get back to us? Or is it that they will let us know as soon as our app is reviewed?
adcomsplease
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the Kira assessment said 4-8 weeks I genuinely have no idea how they let me know so quick
Anyone know the housing situation of this school? I know on campus housing is offered but when do we register, what's the difference between the villages, etc. Any info is much appreciated!
geronimowho11
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I think mid July
I'm in a similar position, i was thinking I would take a UC extension course to fulfill it. Just sucks for me because I'm on the waitlist and I'm not sure what to do either.
Housing on campus is hard to get unless you’re in PRIME, LEAD, or MD/PhD where you’re guaranteed on campus housing. It doesn’t mean don’t apply but definitely have a backup plan. The application opens March 1st I believe and it’s best to fill it out that day. Most med students on campus live in either Palo Verde or Verano place. Those are both close to the arc (rec center) and about 2 miles from the medical education building. You can bike there in 10-12 minutes but the walk is about 30 minutes. Some live in campus village which is right across from MedEd which is very convenient. They’re not as nice as the other grad communities though. There is also a new community opening possibly this fall called Verano 8 which is also on the far side of campus. Hope this helps.
Oh shoot that's a tough situation... It might not be a bad idea to take it as backup plan.
Do you know if they accept online extension courses? Or courses from community colleges?
Yes as long as its upper division. You can email them to check in prior to enrolling.
+2, any IIs from this month?
Nothing but silence
starting to get a little scared that they don't read all of the applications/secondaries submitted after a certain point. I'm really surprised that they haven't reached August secondaries yet considering August is still considered "not late"
That would be extremely messed up considering the money we paid, but not surprising in the least
July 22. Nothing.
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+1 complete 8/28 last year i got the R 3/24/21
lumosmaxima
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Still nothing, complete 7/14. Crazy to think it's been seven months...
Feel like this school is the only thing standing between me and the end of my cycle. Do u think if we don't hear anything by mid-March we can consider it done?
Feel like this school is the only thing standing between me and the end of my cycle. Do u think if we don't hear anything by mid-March we can consider it done?
When did you interview?
People from 2/3 should’ve heard by now
