2023-2024 UC San Diego

[premedgirlie12]

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anyone think people will start to hear back tomorrow?

i doubt it tbh, i think it might take a while

 

[deleted1186716]

i doubt it tbh, i think it might take a while

Takes a few weeks before movement

 

[nosleeponlyschool]

Does anyone know what UCSD's process is for taking student off the waitlist? I know it's unranked, but there's got to be some process/criteria they follow...

 

[greymolerat]

Does anyone know what UCSD's process is for taking student off the waitlist? I know it's unranked, but there's got to be some process/criteria they follow...

I stalked some really old threads so take this with a grain of salt but though they say it’s unranked, there is still some sort of an internal tier system + replacing similar applicant demographics.

I don’t think anyone will really know though since UCSD has historically been vague about this.

 

[nosleeponlyschool]

I stalked some really old threads so take this with a grain of salt but though they say it’s unranked, there is still some sort of an internal tier system + replacing similar applicant demographics.

I don’t think anyone will really know though since UCSD has historically been vague about this.

Ah okay, that makes sense! Thank you

 

[vicdeangelisfanpage]

refreshing this page every day just to see if there’s any WL updates

 

[sequeiraca]

refreshing this page every day just to see if there’s any WL updates

Me as well

 

[mz1217]

Anyone have a guess as to when WL might start moving?

 

[deleted1186716]

Anyone have a guess as to when WL might start moving?

I went through 14 years of SDN threads. It starts as early as May 5th or as late as June 15th.
It looks like UCSD used to cut people off the waitlist back in the day around mid May, but they stopped this process unfortunately.
With many schools delaying PTE due to FAFSA implosion, I would guess that it would be later than usual.

 

[yabhooiiiiadi]

I went through 14 years of SDN threads. It starts as early as May 5th or as late as June 15th.
It looks like UCSD used to cut people off the waitlist back in the day around mid May, but they stopped this process unfortunately.
With many schools delaying PTE due to FAFSA implosion, I would guess that it would be later than usual.

Something unusual happen with FAFSA this year?

 

[deleted1186716]

Something unusual happen with FAFSA this year?

I’m guessing you don’t have to take out loans. There was a huge issue with the roll out.

 

[yabhooiiiiadi]

I’m guessing you don’t have to take out loans. There was a huge issue with the roll out.

I just did mine super late a couple days ago, (may 4) would it still go through

 

[vicdeangelisfanpage]

What do I do if another school I got into has a CTE on July 1? Do you think we’ll hear back for waitlist by then?

 

[deleted1186716]

What do I do if another school I got into has a CTE on July 1? Do you think we’ll hear back for waitlist by then?

You will need to CTE to your school and call it a day. There should be movement by then, UCSD's CTE is June 2.

 

[greymolerat]

Any news? I’m getting antsy out here

 

[vicdeangelisfanpage]

You will need to CTE to your school and call it a day. There should be movement by then, UCSD's CTE is June 2.

So we won’t hear back after June 2nd?

 

[ll275]

Does anyone know how re-applying works with WL? Last year apps were submitted on June 1, but if we haven’t heard back from WL by then, do we re-apply on that date? I assume apps at places where we are WL will be hard not to get an interview at, but do we wait until after WL movement is done to submit the app? Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[premedgirlie12]

unrelated to waitlist movement, but do we know if people who get off the waitlist can still get on campus housing? I know that it's very in-demand so i'm wondering if we would still have that option if we (hopefully) get off the waitlist or if we would have to get housing off-campus?

 

[deleted1186716]

So we won’t hear back after June 2nd?

No, you can hear back anytime, whenever enough people their drop acceptances so that they need to fill the class again.

Does anyone know how re-applying works with WL? Last year apps were submitted on June 1, but if we haven’t heard back from WL by then, do we re-apply on that date? I assume apps at places where we are WL will be hard not to get an interview at, but do we wait until after WL movement is done to submit the app? Any advice would be appreciated.

Apply as usual if you still don't have an acceptance, send re-applications to all schools that you want to as soon as you can for the best chance possible.

 

[LancesDragonite]

So we won’t hear back after June 2nd?

It'll be super unlikely at that point (and Brian will probably send an email saying exactly this sometime in June), since at that point, any spots that open are from people who decide that medical school is not in the cards for them at the time and withdraw

 

[C=degree]

Everyone on this thread seems like they are on a first name basis with this Brian guy. Guess I need to look up who he is.🤠

To everyone else on the WL with me rn you can do it! Waiting sucks! We are almost there!
Take a hiatus with me from SDN and go on a run or something (even if we break and it only lasts a day)

 

[ll275]

how is everyone changing up their personal statement from the last time? and do we submit new letters of rec, even if from the same person? can they be the same ?

 

[sequeiraca]

how is everyone changing up their personal statement from the last time? and do we submit new letters of rec, even if from the same person? can they be the same ?

I think the LORs have to have a current date, and yes they can be from same person. you need to add relevant updates to your personal statement since the last time you submitted.

 

[Tragos]

unrelated to waitlist movement, but do we know if people who get off the waitlist can still get on campus housing? I know that it's very in-demand so i'm wondering if we would still have that option if we (hopefully) get off the waitlist or if we would have to get housing off-campus?

I was wondering the same thing, especially for students that are out of state. Does anyone know if it's still possible to get on campus housing with short notice?

 

[ll275]

does anyone know when we will hear back ?

 

[greymolerat]

does anyone know when we will hear back ?

I’m tempted to call to ask, but I’m kind of shy and scared

 

[ll275]

I’m tempted to call to ask, but I’m kind of shy and scared

will you take one for the team <3

 

[greymolerat]

If there’s no news by mid next week, I’ll do it :’)

 

[SunkenTreehouse]

If there’s no news by mid next week, I’ll do it :’)

I feel like tomorrow will be the day.

 

[porco2715]

I think the LORs have to have a current date, and yes they can be from same person. you need to add relevant updates to your personal statement since the last time you submitted.

n=1 but this cycle i used some letters as far back as 2021 that were still in my interfolio dossier and didn't have problems, so don't rule that out if needed. But yes, adcoms would like to see newer letters reflective of your most recent activities as well.

 

[doctorloading23]

Withdrew my app from the waitlist to meet my CTE deadline for another program. Not meant to for me but manifesting that this opens a spot for one of you guys!

 

[faze_contusion]

I was wondering the same thing, especially for students that are out of state. Does anyone know if it's still possible to get on campus housing with short notice?

You might not get the exact unit you want, but you'd get something. For example, 1bd/1ba units have longer waitlists and you'd be unlikely to get that if you apply for housing 1 month out. But other types of units have no waitlists, such as 3bd/2ba shared units, studios, etc. You can see the estimated wait times for all of the units on the UCSD grad housing website.

 

[katmatcha]

are we still thinking today for movement? 😭

 

[sequeiraca]

And the wait goes on

 

[ll275]

do we know if there will ever be movement? anyone have an estimate of how much we can expect?

 

[drdelulumedstudent]

Tbh financial aid was really good at ucsd this year and idk how much movement there will be

 

[vicdeangelisfanpage]

do we know if there will ever be movement? anyone have an estimate of how much we can expect?

Their website says 10-15 people will be taken off the waitlist

 

[kburns]

Their website says 10-15 people will be taken off the waitlist

can you post the link from the website? I couldn't locate that specific number, just the general 15-30

 

[SunkenTreehouse]

I feel like it is already over and was minimal. Every other school in California has already had WL movement… happy to eat my words though

 

[greymolerat]

Call me a stalker but in the last week the FB accepted group went from 198 >> 194. Not sure if it means much though

 

[ll275]

someone could call and inquire?

 

[vicdeangelisfanpage]

can you post the link from the website? I couldn't locate that specific number, just the general 15-30

Oh sorry I meant 15-30 not 10-15

 

[vicdeangelisfanpage]

I feel like it is already over and was minimal. Every other school in California has already had WL movement… happy to eat my words though

I don’t think so. No one on here has gotten off the WL

 

[katmatcha]

I don’t think so. No one on here has gotten off the WL

Yeahhh I will consider it over when someone on here reports an A from the WL or we get an official email from Brian 🥲

 

[LancesDragonite]

I feel like it is already over and was minimal. Every other school in California has already had WL movement… happy to eat my words though

Movement here last year didn't begin until mid May. They tend to take a while before moving people in

 

[greymolerat]

I tried calling the office but it ended abruptly/no one picked up :/

 

[SunkenTreehouse]

Movement here last year didn't begin until mid May. They tend to take a while before moving people in

May 12, 2023

 

[faze_contusion]

Tbh financial aid was really good at ucsd this year and idk how much movement there will be

Why do you say finaid was really good at UCSD this year? What are you basing that on?

 

[drdelulumedstudent]

Why do you say finaid was really good at UCSD this year? What are you basing that on?

based on what people said in the group chat! I know personally for me that was the deciding factor to go to SD over other programs

 

[FutureDrCoochies]

another data point: i got absolutely nothing from ucsd lol but it was still my cheapest option