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j_diggity said:
Hi all, question for you. I'm IS, I really like UICOM, and it's one of my top choices. I know this process doesn't always make sense, and I'll be the first person to say that nobody is entitled to anything in med school admissions. But I'm a bit concerned that I haven't received an II here; I feel there is a strong mission fit, my stats are great, and I put so much effort into my secondaries here that I think they were some of my best essays of the cycle (though obviously I'm biased). I was complete 7/31.

My question is, should I send a letter of interest? I don't really have anything to update them on except that I've actually started a volunteer opportunity that I mentioned that I was going to start in my secondaries; but this isn't newsworthy. However, their website states:

If it’s been over 6 weeks since your application was marked complete, you are welcome to submit an update via the “Other Documents” section of the Secondary Application Portal to reaffirm your interest in our institution, or provide other updates that are relevant to the Committee on Admissions (such as updates on research, employment, experiences, etc.). These will be reviewed by the Committee.

So I'm not sure what to do other than write a letter restating my interest in the institution and why (things I already addressed in the secondary tbh but could re-emphasize). The alternative is to just sit and hope. I know I have plenty of IIs already and I'm very grateful for that, but this is the only school that I would consider writing a letter of interest to-- that's how interested I am in the school.
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Yes, submit the letter. They specifically instruct applicants to continue to demonstrate interest. I think sometimes they want to see who reads the instructions.
 
j_diggity said:
Hi all, question for you. I'm IS, I really like UICOM, and it's one of my top choices. I know this process doesn't always make sense, and I'll be the first person to say that nobody is entitled to anything in med school admissions. But I'm a bit concerned that I haven't received an II here; I feel there is a strong mission fit, my stats are great, and I put so much effort into my secondaries here that I think they were some of my best essays of the cycle (though obviously I'm biased). I was complete 7/31.

My question is, should I send a letter of interest? I don't really have anything to update them on except that I've actually started a volunteer opportunity that I mentioned that I was going to start in my secondaries; but this isn't newsworthy. However, their website states:

If it’s been over 6 weeks since your application was marked complete, you are welcome to submit an update via the “Other Documents” section of the Secondary Application Portal to reaffirm your interest in our institution, or provide other updates that are relevant to the Committee on Admissions (such as updates on research, employment, experiences, etc.). These will be reviewed by the Committee.

So I'm not sure what to do other than write a letter restating my interest in the institution and why (things I already addressed in the secondary tbh but could re-emphasize). The alternative is to just sit and hope. I know I have plenty of IIs already and I'm very grateful for that, but this is the only school that I would consider writing a letter of interest to-- that's how interested I am in the school.
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I would note that an II from UICOM is a really big deal for them. An II for them has way more weight than other schools due to the very high likelihood of acceptance that comes with it. For UICOM, the vast majority of applications are whittled down from the secondary to the interview stage. Just something to think about.
 
Illinois or bust said:
I would note that an II from UICOM is a really big deal for them. An II for them has way more weight than other schools due to the very high likelihood of acceptance that comes with it. For UICOM, the vast majority of applications are whittled down from the secondary to the interview stage. Just something to think about.
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John Cena Omg GIF

Me, without an II yet, about to do nothing but think about this comment
 
Illinois or bust said:
I would note that an II from UICOM is a really big deal for them. An II for them has way more weight than other schools due to the very high likelihood of acceptance that comes with it. For UICOM, the vast majority of applications are whittled down from the secondary to the interview stage. Just something to think about.
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I’m aware, thus why I want to put my best foot forward here! Thank you 🙂
 
starting to think they might not release today— did they tell people they were going to in an interview? They never mentioned that in mine
 
futuredoctaaaa said:
starting to think they might not release today— did they tell people they were going to in an interview? They never mentioned that in mine
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I had no specific date mentioned in mine. In past years this was the day that decisions were sent out. On their website it says decisions are sent out by 5pm on the Friday following their meeting (which is the 3rd Thursday of each month). There is still some time, but I am getting nervous they won’t get released today too.
 
Has anyone contacted the admissions office to check if they'll release decisions today?
 
fightingillini122 said:
I had no specific date mentioned in mine. In past years this was the day that decisions were sent out. On their website it says decisions are sent out by 5pm on the Friday following their meeting (which is the 3rd Thursday of each month). There is still some time, but I am getting nervous they won’t get released today too.
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This is what they said to me on my interview day. SO hopefully. I'm so anxious it's not even funny! THERE'S STILL TIME!
 
Can anyone tell me more about delayed decision with UIC? How does that work? Are additional As sent out on a rolling basis?
 
Not expecting to hear back since my interview was just last Thursday but I was hoping to hear something you know :’)
 
When you guys clicked "Accept Offer," did it give you a confirmation or anything? On the Offer Response page, all I see is the Functional and Behavioral Standards agreement checked. Worried I somehow accidentally clicked Decline Offer or something.
 
OOS A at around 5pm today! Interviewed third week of September. Sending you all good vibes and good luck
 
albb28 said:
When you guys clicked "Accept Offer," did it give you a confirmation or anything? On the Offer Response page, all I see is the Functional and Behavioral Standards agreement checked. Worried I somehow accidentally clicked Decline Offer or something.
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I was wondering the same thing. I personally noticed the Site Preference tab appear when I accepted, so I think as long as you have that, you should be good
 
Delayed decision as well. Not sure if it's because we interviewed the week of 10/9, and they have not gotten back to us yet. Did anyone receive an acceptance who interviewed during the week of 10/9 (the second week of October)?
mcattooeasy said:
DD just now, interviewed second week of Oct.
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