2023-2024 UC San Diego

[PatentForamenOvale]

can we send a letter of interest before getting any sort of communication? i submitted my secondary 9/22 but was told to submit one around november/december -- thoughts?

I was told that your application IS your letter of interest— they know you want to go to their school, especially so close to when secondaries came out/we’re submitted. As for November/December, my advisor said that that’s a good time for updates, and that letters of interest/intent are more for post-interview or when you’re on the waitlist

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[deleted1087189]

I was told that your application IS your letter of interest— they know you want to go to their school, especially so close to when secondaries came out/we’re submitted. As for November/December, my advisor said that that’s a good time for updates, and that letters of interest/intent are more for post-interview or when you’re on the waitlist

is your advisor someone from ucsd som? i am sus about advisor advice as ive received misleading info over the years :/

but that makes sense! i've been looking at previous threads to see when people completed their secondary and received news from UCSD and it seems non-linear so i am trying to find a streamlined process to help alleviate some of the stress lmfao

 

[PatentForamenOvale]

is your advisor someone from ucsd som? i am sus about advisor advice as ive received misleading info over the years :/

but that makes sense! i've been looking at previous threads to see when people completed their secondary and received news from UCSD and it seems non-linear so i am trying to find a streamlined process to help alleviate some of the stress lmfao

She’s not, but I’ve heard this from multiple advisors (mine from a T20 school, Dr. Ryan Gray and others on his podcast, posts here, etc)

As hard as it is, I think we just have to sit tight and wait… especially with the UCs because they have so many applicants

 

[deleted1087189]

She’s not, but I’ve heard this from multiple advisors (mine from a T20 school, Dr. Ryan Gray and others on his podcast, posts here, etc)

As hard as it is, I think we just have to sit tight and wait… especially with the UCs because they have so many applicants

sigh, so much sadness lmfao -- thank you so much 🙂

 

[watchMedoiit]

Have any more secondaries gone out for UCSD?

 

[deleted1087189]

Have any more secondaries gone out for UCSD?

when did ur primary get verified?

 

[watchMedoiit]

when did ur primary get verified?

8/11

 

[deleted1087189]

8/11

did you receive the initial email from them saying they will review applications before sending a secondary?

 

[watchMedoiit]

did you receive the initial email from them saying they will review applications before sending a secondary?

I did but on until 8/30

 

[deleted1087189]

I did but on until 8/30

maybe email their admissions office? my primary was verified 9/6 and i received the initial email with invite to secondary on 9/7 -- could be a glitch?

 

[deleted1087189]

did anyone submit their cv/resume in the documents section?

 

[6'0 OGFLYERCI]

did anyone submit their cv/resume in the documents section?

I think that's mainly for people who are waitlisted. They will ask for that. But mellow don't stress too much. You've submitted your app and it's time to be patient. Things will work out 🙂

 

[wysdoc]

did anyone submit their cv/resume in the documents section?

This is not asked for as part of your secondary materials, so I wouldn't add it. Application Process | Admissions | SOM | UCSD
The AMCAS application itself and all its activity lists serves as your resumé

 

[deleted1087189]

This is not asked for as part of your secondary materials, so I wouldn't add it. Application Process | Admissions | SOM | UCSD
The AMCAS application itself and all its activity lists serves as your resumé

i didn't realize i uploaded it before submitting my secondary and it uploaded when i submitted it blah oh well

 

[deleted1087189]

I think that's mainly for people who are waitlisted. They will ask for that. But mellow don't stress too much. You've submitted your app and it's time to be patient. Things will work out 🙂

sigh, ty fellow sdsu friend <3

 

[premadbaddie]

For anyone who interviewed - did you take notes on a pen/paper or did you have a split screen so you could type notes on the side? Any advice on if one is preferable over the other? I don't want them to think I'm cheating if I split screen but I can type faster than I write and that way I won't be looking down as much either. Thanks!

 

[heliphys]

For anyone who interviewed - did you take notes on a pen/paper or did you have a split screen so you could type notes on the side? Any advice on if one is preferable over the other? I don't want them to think I'm cheating if I split screen but I can type faster than I write and that way I won't be looking down as much either. Thanks!

I took notes on a piece of paper! No issues there. I’d recommend it over typing so no one potentially thinks you’re googling an answer (not that there are true answers anyway). Your camera is off for your prep time so it’s really up to you though

 

[brazzimamma]

For anyone who interviewed - did you take notes on a pen/paper or did you have a split screen so you could type notes on the side? Any advice on if one is preferable over the other? I don't want them to think I'm cheating if I split screen but I can type faster than I write and that way I won't be looking down as much either. Thanks!

I typed. That's how I practiced and I found it to be MUCH easier and faster for me than handwriting. Like someone else said, they tell you to turn your camera and microphone are off during prep so I doubt it would make a difference how you do it.

 

[pandastory]

IS II

 

[MianTiao]

IS II

Complete date?

 

[thefirerisen]

Looks like we're getting to the August IIs !

 

[Ajtbs06]

Looks like we're getting to the August IIs !

Did want to put it out there for the sake of clarity that not 100% sure if they're going in order, I got a II here almost 3 weeks ago and was complete on 8/4

 

[camelcase21]

OOS II yesterday. Complete 8/3. Really happy about this one, I love the school but I thought my chances were zilch.

 

[deleted1087189]

Wondering if there is a correlation with app reviewers and the question that asked about the potential path in medicine?

 

[Storming]

Was complete July…wonder if they’re going in order…

 

[ThugzMansion]

Has anyone who selected PRIME-Heq received an II yet?

 

[kath00]

When did UCSD say they will give out the first round of decisions?

 

[biscuit28]

When did UCSD say they will give out the first round of decisions?

they said “by Nov 3” for those of us who interviewed 9/20 but they didn’t specify how soon before then we’d hear back 🙁 wondering if any other applicants have better insight 😂

 

[brazzimamma]

they said “by Nov 3” for those of us who interviewed 9/20 but they didn’t specify how soon before then we’d hear back 🙁 wondering if any other applicants have better insight 😂

Interviewed 9/12 and this was also the date that was given to us

 

[career_scribe]

Placed on interview hold - OOS

 

[premed42568]

Placed on interview hold - IS

 

[Storming]

On interview hold - IS

 

[srs.md]

Interview hold - IS

 

[OreoLover365]

Is this just a soft R?

 

[Debeney]

OOS interview hold

Edit: complete 8/7

 

[moonshapedpooll]

when was everyone getting holds complete?

 

[Soyantha27]

Placed on hold OOS, complete 8/1/23

 

[srs.md]

Interview hold - IS

complete on 7/28!

 

[coconutheadBG]

Placed on hold for an interview just now :/

IS complete on 8/3

 

[girlwithadream123]

+1 IS hold complete early August

 

[deleted1124957]

Is this just a soft R?

yes

 

[JukeBoxHeroo]

+1 hold

 

[moonshapedpooll]

damn IS complete 8/2 and got a hold.. feeling sad

 

[bravemonwooper]

IS hold today, complete 7/27

Wish they would just tell me it's a rejection...

 

[applied2toomanyschoolsxd]

+1 OOS Pre-II H

 

[majesticTurnip]

+1 IS II hold, just like everyone else sigh

 

[monkeym8]

+1 Hold

 

[shewhobagstea]

+1 IS hold complete 7/26. was hoping for some UC love eerrghhhh

 

[greatwhiteshark13]

+1 OOS hold

 

[Plut0]

+1 hold. Complete 8/4