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How they do it ?
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How they do it ?
I'm not completely sure, but during my interview, they mentioned that their process is different. My application was complete on 9/20, and I received an II on 10/4. One detail I remember is that they emphasized the importance of your essays aligning with their mission.
Oh damn that’s a quick turn around what were ur stats
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Your primary or your secondary? If you got a secondary, when you submit it and the required stuff you should have gotten an email that says your application is complete. They do screen for eligibility for who gets a secondary, but I am not sure what the criteria is.
Hi! No the primary application. I added the school recently but it's been a few weeks. I know they screen for secondaries, so I am waiting, but I didn't receive a "we received your primary, screening for your secondary" type of email from them yet.
What’s ur mcat and gpa
I looked back at my emails and I didn't get any confirmation or anything like that for the primary, only "Thank you for applying to the University of Illinois College of Medicine! We are excited that you have considered us and would like to invite you to complete our secondary application." and all the info that goes along with creating your portal login. Good luck!!!!
Hypothetically, today is the 3rd Thursday of the month. "After you’ve completed your interview, your completed evaluation will be presented to the Committee on Admissions (COA) on the third Thursday of each month beginning in October. If your interview falls on this same week, your application may not be reviewed until next month’s meeting."
The site says, "Communications on acceptances and delayed decisions will be sent by the Friday following the COA meeting by 5pm." - meaning we'll here back shortly?
The site says, "Communications on acceptances and delayed decisions will be sent by the Friday following the COA meeting by 5pm." - meaning we'll here back shortly?
Seems like As will come out around 5pm tomorrow based on last month/last years threads. Would love something earlier though
lianabanana22
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Just a heads up for those accepted it looks like they've already started giving out campus assignments, I just randomly checked and it used to say TBD but now it says a specific location
anyone hear anything back today yet 👁️👁️
Sitting here spamming refresh on my email. Doesn't seem like we'll get it today; it would probably be delayed decision anyways lol
Last month they waited until 5pm CST. Maybe a little later. I wouldn’t worry just yet
Ya mine came in like 10 mins before 5 pm CT
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fan_of_minoxidil
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Anything?
mintchocchip
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any word?
fan_of_minoxidil
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Silence - I guess there are still 37 minutes remaining in 5pm lol
Anyone hear anything?
Anyone hear anything?
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adenosine221
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last year around this time (nov 19th to 21st) the As came on Monday instead of Friday
PartyPigeon101
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Has anyone heard anything today?
Not here.
fan_of_minoxidil
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Nope 🙁
adenosine221
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maybe the adcom meeting wasn’t held or something. this is not good for my nerves 😵💫
PartyPigeon101
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Maybe end of the day so around 5pm CST/6pm EST?
fan_of_minoxidil
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Accepted by email!!!
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Illinois or bust
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Congratulations! - interview date?
mintchocchip
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anyone else hear anything?
Wonder what the holdup is for everyone else's decision, anxiety is going through the roof!
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fan_of_minoxidil
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Thank you so much!!! 😊 Interviewed 9/13. LM 67, IS.
So weird there has only been one decision reported
mcattooeasy
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Tomorrow it is...
lol I hope so. If not, then idk what is going on.
adenosine221
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seems like they’re a bit behind since some september applicants are just hearing back
Were any September apps delayed decision at first? Or you didn’t hear back at all.
PartyPigeon101
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Yeah, they might respond tmr because if not they probably would've just DD us.
immsw
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I was a DD first
fan_of_minoxidil
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same here!
Frenchie2001
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Got the A as well!!!
Interviewed on 9/26 and was put on DD until now, LM 67.7 OOS
Interviewed on 9/26 and was put on DD until now, LM 67.7 OOS
Congratulations all! Manifesting positive energy for everyone.
citygal4604
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OOS A via email today!! Interviewed 10/05, DD on 10/23. Sending positive vibes to everyone!!
ThanosThighs
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I am wondering about writing a letter of continued interest (pre II). I submitted the first week of September and I know they say on their page if after 6 weeks of nothing, you can send one, but I was wondering if it is worth it if I do not have any major updates. It would just be to say I really want to go to your school and here's why I fit. I am OOS but my dad graduated medical school here and I was born in Peoria. Any thoughts?
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Is it more desirable to you than your other acceptances? Legacy doesn’t have much sway in med school admissions
pleaseacceptmelol
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It might not necessarily sway their decision, but I really feel that it can't hurt your application. If it is your top choice and it has been months without hearing anything, I'd submit one. You can always speak to smaller more personal updates, i.e. new hobbies, mindset growth, etc., and how it makes you a better fit.
adenosine221
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DD. 1:23PM EST. Interview Date: 10/26/2023
Could anyone clarify if we receive a DD email monthly, or is it just once? I received a DD email last month following my interview, possibly because it was close to the committee meeting. I'm guessing I might be in the DD category again this month.
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I'm wondering this, too
