2024-2025 Loma Linda

[ll275]

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Does LL tend to have a high post-interview acceptance rate?

 

[King.Coman]

Why is there like 0 movement w/LL

 

[snflst]

Why is there like 0 movement w/LL

I was told the admissions committee meets very infrequently (like once a month)

 

[snflst]

Does LLU overlook Roman Catholic applicants? I have a feeling they have a preference for other denominations.

I'm Catholic and got an interview invite

 

[MaverickCowboy]

Does LL tend to have a high post-interview acceptance rate?

Last year LL interviewed 380 and matriculated 176. My guess is that they admitted between 250 and 300 students, which if correct would mean a very high post-interview A rate.

 

[charbelmar]

Does LLU overlook Roman Catholic applicants? I have a feeling they have a preference for other denominations.

i am roman catholic and still haven't heard back. I hope we hear good news soon!

 

[bruhmoment3000]

I hope everyone's cycle is going well! I interviewed in August and was wondering when the admissions committee typically meets to send out acceptance decisions. I understand that as an OOS applicant, I might hear back later compared to IS applicants. However, I'm curious if anyone has any insight into the timing for acceptance notifications. Thank you for your help!

 

[MaverickCowboy]

I hope everyone's cycle is going well! I interviewed in August and was wondering when the admissions committee typically meets to send out acceptance decisions. I understand that as an OOS applicant, I might hear back later compared to IS applicants. However, I'm curious if anyone has any insight into the timing for acceptance notifications. Thank you for your help!

AFAIK acceptances will start rolling out in November, and that's when all interviewed applicants should start expecting to hear back. I don't think they preferentially roll out IS acceptances first.

 

[MaverickCowboy]

thanks! how was your interview? anything unexpected they asked about?

Prepare to have a conversation about your application (open-file interview), and think through reasons why you feel like you're a mission fit for the program beforehand.

 

[MaverickCowboy]

thanks. i have heard that they have a decently high post-II acceptance rate, so i am hopeful. did you get that sense ?

Yes! Last cycle they interviewed 380 and 176 matriculated. My guess is that they admitted ~250, or 2/3rds of those who interviewed.

As long as you're consistent with your written application during your interview, I think you'll stand a decent chance. All the best!

 

[bruhmoment3000]

thanks! how was your interview? anything unexpected they asked about?

I think/hope it went well! Both Interviewers were really chill and asked me to elaborate more about some of the things I wrote in my application. None of the questions were out of the blue so I they are mostly just trying to get to know you better. This school is by far my number one choice.

 

[ll275]

does loma linda tend to accept catholic students? or only preference toward seventh day adventist?

 

[bruhmoment3000]

Congratulations! I hope you get an A. Could you share when your app was complete?

Thank you! My application was complete July 15th.

thanks, that’s super helpful! could you share your stats/gpa? did they ask a lot about church?

My stats are not that great so I was super surprised I got an II, my LM is a 68. I am non SDA as well. They did ask me about my involvement in church but that was probably because I talked a lot about it in application. Much luck to you both!

 

[MaverickCowboy]

+1 A call today! All the best to everyone still waiting for II or decisions. Praying for y'all!

Edit: I interviewed mid October

 

[alwaysstudying24/7]

+1 A call today! All the best to everyone still waiting for II or decisions. Praying for y'all!

Congratulations!!! If you don't mind sharing, what was your LM, and when did you have your interview?

 

[magentadaisy]

OOS A!!! Got the call ~ 35 minutes ago. I interviewed 8/22 and 9/27.

 

[MaverickCowboy]

OOS A!!! Got the call ~ 35 minutes ago. I interviewed 8/22 and 9/27.

Congrats!! You're gonna be a doctor!!

 

[magentadaisy]

Congrats!! You're gonna be a doctor!!

Thank you. So are you!! God is good 🙂 .

 

[choublak]

+1 OOS A 🙂
complete 8/26, interview 9/19, got the call 11/7
LizzyM: 63.70
grew up SDA, pretty active up until moving away from my hometown

 

[C8H11NO2.]

Does anyone know how often they send out acceptances? There isn’t a lot of info on their page

 

[MaverickCowboy]

Does anyone know how often they send out acceptances? There isn’t a lot of info on their page

In the past few years, it's been every 3rd Thursday of every month starting in November but this year seems like it might be different.

 

[MaverickCowboy]

+1 post A full scholarship offer.
Feeling very blessed -- countless prayers answered!

 

[magentadaisy]

+1 post A full scholarship offer.
Feeling very blessed -- countless prayers answered!

Oh my gosh, how amazing!! Congratulations!

 

[drnojo]

I didn’t know that Loma Linda offer full scholarship. Can you please elaborate more about the eligibility for this scholarship?

 

[MaverickCowboy]

I didn’t know that Loma Linda offer full scholarship. Can you please elaborate more about the eligibility for this scholarship?

I wasn't aware either until I got the phone call!
I don't have information on the specifics but will let you know once I do.
All the best!

 

[Cofeenerd]

oh man, barely any movements for II

 

[choublak]

I hate to be this person but is there a groupme or facebook group for accepted students?

 

[MaverickCowboy]

I hate to be this person but is there a groupme or facebook group for accepted students?

Not that I know of -- how about we start one 😀

 

[FlaptavianBird]

Just withdrew my application and got an email about 2 hours later confirming my withdrawal and saying "Notification has been sent to AMCAS." Just curious what that means. Do other schools now know I withdrew from Loma Linda?

No and even if they did why would it matter

 

[tyke on a bike]

has there been only 1 wave of acceptances (early Nov)?

 

[MaverickCowboy]

has there been only 1 wave of acceptances (early Nov)?

Yup only 1 so far!

 

[choublak]

Not that I know of -- how about we start one 😀

Here’s the groupme link until the admin creates an official group or something: LLUSM Class of 2029
: )

 

[yolomaster500]

Just got the A call! Interviewed 11/21.

 

[DestinyRoseAndrews]

Just got the A call! Interviewed 11/21.

Same

 

[MaverickCowboy]

Just got the A call! Interviewed 11/21.

Same

Congratulations! Feel free to stop by the GroupMe LLUSM Class of 2029 🙂

 

[tyke on a bike]

Is it a bad sign if I interviewed early Nov and didn't get a decision update on Dec 12?

 

[alwaysstudying24/7]

Is it a bad sign if I interviewed early Nov and didn't get a decision update on Dec 12?

Not sure but if it makes you feel any better, I interviewed mid october and haven’t heard back myself 😭🤡

 

[DestinyRoseAndrews]

They seem to sort based upon Lizzy M and mission fit.

 

[Letmeinpleaseucr]

II received 12/17 late at night. LM 68, not an ideal mission fit.

 

[burgerlover]

II received 12/17 late at night. LM 68, not an ideal mission fit.

congrats! complete date?

 

[Letmeinpleaseucr]

congrats! complete date?

TBH i didnt keep track, Id say sometime in mid july

 

[charbelmar]

My application has been complete since early august, should I lose hope at this point or LLU still sending IIs ? any advice appreciated

 

[Letmeinpleaseucr]

My application has been complete since early august, should I lose hope at this point or LLU still sending IIs ? any advice appreciated

Mine was completed in July and I just received one not to long ago. My friend received hers in February of last cycle.

 

[RAKonCRAK]

IS pre-II R, 15 minutes ago. GL to all

 

[mintyrelish]

OOS pre-II R received today.

 

[DoneDone3451]

OOS pre-II R received today.

When were you complete ?

 

[mintyrelish]

When were you complete ?

Sent 2* on 9/8, put under review on 9/11.

 

[kitcat_ptl]

Received a phone call an hour ago!
Complete: 8/8/24, II: 10/1, I: 10/16, A: 1/16/25
SDA IS, ideal mission fit

I just want to say that all of you are doing a great job. I know the waiting period can be excruciating, especially since the process goes on for many months. However, the Lord who has brought you this far will continue to carry you through, so don’t be discouraged if things aren’t going according to your plans for His ways are higher than yours.

 

[sjqx_]

Hello all! I am just looking for insight. Are interviews typically scheduled for you? I received an II Friday (super excited and thankful), but my interview was scheduled for me with no ability to reschedule. Is that a bad sign? I'm just not sure so wanted to make sure this was normal lol

 

[Letmeinpleaseucr]

Hello all! I am just looking for insight. Are interviews typically scheduled for you? I received an II Friday (super excited and thankful), but my interview was scheduled for me with no ability to reschedule. Is that a bad sign? I'm just not sure so wanted to make sure this was normal lol

For mine I could only choose a singular day. My interview at UCSF and Kaiser were the same. I think its normal.