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Anyone who is interviewing this week, did you guys get an email about what time the interview day starts and how long it's gonna last?

 

[sksks145]

Does any know how to prepare for the interview?

 

[turtle3113]

Anyone who is interviewing this week, did you guys get an email about what time the interview day starts and how long it's gonna last?

I interview here last week and the interview day started at 8am CST and ended around 1/1:30pm CST

 

[pibespo]

I completed my secondary 8/10 IS applicant with an LM of 67.5 and still have not received anything. Are my chances completely gone in receiving an II?

I'm in the same-ish boat! IS applicant w an LM of 67 and submitted my secondary 8/3 🙁 Praying we get a chance at interviewing! Not loosing hope til I hear a literal rejection LOL

 

[brainfart123]

I interview here last week and the interview day started at 8am CST and ended around 1/1:30pm CST

When did you get your email with the zoom link for the interview..?

 

[turtle3113]

When did you get your email with the zoom link for the interview..?

I interviewed on a Tuesday and I got the zoom link the friday right before!

 

[semi-sweetdoc]

I'm in the same-ish boat! IS applicant w an LM of 67 and submitted my secondary 8/3 🙁 Praying we get a chance at interviewing! Not loosing hope til I hear a literal rejection LOL

Same but a lower LM score!

 

[Premed1_5]

Anyone hear DD notification yet? Or are they not sending them out this year?

 

[neuroticpremed2022]

Anyone hear DD notification yet? Or are they not sending them out this year?

not yet, been waiting for it lol

 

[neuroticpremed2022]

Also still waiting for a DD email

I don't think they'll send it today as it's past 5pm. Maybe tomorrow?

 

[Premed1_5]

Strange, I checked last year's SDN and students got the DD email the Monday right after first wave. A lot of people also didn't get the DD email but were on it technically speaking, so I thought I was in that bunch. I guess we wait and find out. Hopefully within the next day or two, assuming they haven't changed their logistics up from the past few years.

 

[2324applicant]

Is this specifically for UIC or all schools in general?

UIC most schools don’t have DD

 

[neuroticpremed2022]

UIC just sent DD email

 

[MrBear1999]

DD, interview in September.

 

[averagepremed0101]

DD, interviewed 9/26

 

[MrBear1999]

UIC most schools don’t have DD

Yes, only school I know of that do DD are UIC and Vermont

 

[sasasasa]

DD, interviewed 10/2

 

[oligeek]

DD, interviewed 10/2

I’m sorry what does DD mean

 

[averagepremed0101]

I’m sorry what does DD mean

delayed/deferred decision

 

[CoolSocks]

Yes, only school I know of that do DD are UIC and Vermont

Adding to this list in case others are curious: Louisville, Ohio State, and Case Western also are doing DD/"hold for continued review" post interview this year.

 

[flowerplant2000]

what are the chances of getting off DD into A?

 

[MrBear1999]

what are the chances of getting off DD into A?

High. ~80% of people who interview get accepted.

 

[MrBear1999]

Getting DD today followed an email of the group photo from the interview and a feedback survey is very silly tbh

 

[turtle3113]

Getting DD today followed an email of the group photo from the interview and a feedback survey is very silly tbh

When did you interview?

 

[MrBear1999]

but tbh I felt like I looked SO cute and glowing in the group photo so that is what I will be thinking about until the next CoA meeting

Same I ✨slayed✨

 

[sksks145]

Has anyone been accepted to PAP?

 

[MrBear1999]

Has anyone been accepted to PAP?

Are you talking about the post bacc program? I would assume that the interview process is separate from the MD program.

 

[CaliEl]

Hello! Could you kindly message me if you have been accepted to UI COM? Fellow students and I created a group to get to know each other and prepare for August! Thank you!

 

[brainfart123]

Not to scare anyone who has an upcoming interview here, but my interview was NOT chill.. I mean the people were chill but the questions were definitely not chill. Especially the MMIs... The questions were hard in my opinion. And a couple of questions I'd see in an MMI were asked during my traditional interview and not so many questions about myself. 🙂

 

[brainfart123]

does anyone who feel like they did a little shaky in some questions get accepted? do they put a lot of empahasis on the interview to determine your acceptance? i felt during my faculty interview i stuttered and rambled a little, so not sure how to feel!

You're probably not the only one who struggled through a few questions so don't worry too much! I've seen people who think they bombed their interviews get accepted. I realized that I tend to remember the ones I stuttered on more vividly than the ones I did well on. So your opinion on your performance in the interview may not be accurate! I'm sure you did well but it just really depends on how the interviewers felt about you as a person.

 

[brainfart123]

Also, my faculty interview was so structured.. The interviewer began by saying "I'll be asking you 6 questions..." No follow up questions on my answers whatsoever... He did add a few comments like "I like your philosophy" or "You're definitely right!" but idk... They seemed a bit dry to me LOL

 

[MrBear1999]

Also, my faculty interview was so structured.. The interviewer began by saying "I'll be asking you 6 questions..." No follow up questions on my answers whatsoever... He did add a few comments like "I like your philosophy" or "You're definitely right!" but idk... They seemed a bit dry to me LOL

That is so interesting because mine was super conversational

 

[averagepremed0101]

That is so interesting because mine was super conversational

Mine too, I went through the required questions quickly with my interviewer then we just started talking

 

[brainfart123]

That is so interesting because mine was super conversational

Really... I was hoping mine would be conversational too. I prepared a spiel for "Tell me about yourself" and he didn't even ask me that LOL Maybe he's not as experienced as the others in interviewing.... Idk... Hope I left a good impression tho..

 

[brainfart123]

Mine too, I went through the required questions quickly with my interviewer then we just started talking

There was only like 10 minutes left after my required questions and then I asked some questions too which took up about 5 minutes. We did have a little conversation for a minute or two but nothing special... IM WORRIED. haha

 

[MrBear1999]

There was only like 10 minutes left after my required questions and then I asked some questions too which took up about 5 minutes. We did have a little conversation for a minute or two but nothing special... IM WORRIED. haha

I am sure interviewers all have to hit certain questions/aspects of our candidacies, but they all approach it in different ways. It sounds like your person was more direct. I am sure you did great 🙂

 

[12345678912345689]

I made a group chat for those accepted to the Chicago campus. Let me know if you want the link!

 

[brainfart123]

So for those who interviewed this week, I'm guessing that we have to wait until 11/20ish for our decisions right?

 

[turtle3113]

So for those who interviewed this week, I'm guessing that we have to wait until 11/20ish for our decisions right?

i interviewed 10/15 and I’m expecting to hear back around 11/20 as well.. seems like the committee meets the 3rd thurs of every month and then gives out A’s the next day

 

[777812425]

Does anyone know when find out our campus selection?

 

[doco2439]

Anyone know when WL movement starts

 

[brainfart123]

Anyone know when WL movement starts

I would assume all the way towards the end of the cycle?

 

[farmeronly]

Does anyone know when find out our campus selection?

It usually takes 2-3 weeks after you submit your rank list, they also don't email you about it right away so you will have to keep checking your portal

 

[radrak]

+1 IS Interview LFGGGGG

 

[deleted1056066]

+1 IS Interview LFGGGGG

Congrats!!! What was your complete date for your secondary?

 

[2324applicant]

Anyone know when WL movement starts

May. No one gets waitlisted until April though

 

[radrak]

Congrats!!! What was your complete date for your secondary?

Thanks! I submitted on 8/10

 

[radrak]

Does anyone have any tips for interview prep? Is it open file or closed?

 

[brainfart123]

Does anyone have any tips for interview prep? Is it open file or closed?

I had a feeling that it was closed just because they didn't ask any questions specific to my application. But not completely sure.
For me, I didn't really do mock interviews but I watched a couple of mock interview videos on the medical school hq channel which helped a lot!

 

[ookedara]

Have any Canadians received II yet? if so when did you apply?