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[ManDog]

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Hey guys! Wow, I haven't logged onto this website for a while. I just helped host UCRSOM's first admitted student day for this cycle earlier today and it reminded me of when I was here as an applicant seeking advice. For context, I am a current MS1 student and am happy to offer advice to any admitted students or current applicants. I was a reapplicant, and after getting 0 A's in my first cycle, I managed to get 6 MD A's in my next as well as a merit scholarship from UCR, so remember to keep your chins up even if the cycle isn't going well right now. I know that waiting to hear back from schools can be a stressful time so I wanted to offer my support and share my thoughts with y'all. IMO, the bad news for current applicants is that there were about 70 or 80 admitted students at the event today, so it seems like there may not be as many slots available as there were at this time in previous years. That could explain why less interviews / A's have trickled in recently. That said, not all admitted students will matriculate so I would still expect to see some more A's and waitlists becoming A's later in the cycle. One thing I noticed is that the average age of admitted students seems to be rising every year as admissions gets more and more competitive. Anyways, good luck to all of you. I have finals next week, so won't be too active until those are over, but feel free to ask me any questions here or via private message and I'll answer when I can.

What was the most significant difference between cycles that made you so successful?

 

[Luckyduckcoin]

Aww man, there was already 70-80 students there?! 🥲

Lmao just because there were 70-80 there doesn’t mean they all will commit there. I’m guessing some are still waiting to hear from their first choice just like how we are waiting to hear from our first choice (UCR). Which is why they admit ~150 students each year. Everyone has until April 30th to commit to one school. I’m sure (hopefully) at least 20-30 will relinquish their seats and commit somewhere else. But I do think they are done sending II (just based off of last years thread). I feel like there are still more waves of A’s to come regardless of if the students that were there today give up their seats or not, because UCR knows some of them will matriculate elsewhere. And under enrolling is something no med school wants to occur ever, especially here in the IE where they are trying to train as many physicians as possible, due to understaffing. Lets stay positive! And remember to woosah (breathe) 🫁❤️

 

[slownsteady02]

Lmao just because there were 70-80 there doesn’t mean they all will commit there. I’m guessing some are still waiting to hear from their first choice just like how we are waiting to hear from our first choice (UCR). Which is why they admit ~150 students each year. Everyone has until April 30th to commit to one school. I’m sure (hopefully) at least 20-30 will relinquish their seats and commit somewhere else. But I do think they are done sending II (just based off of last years thread). I feel like there are still more waves of A’s to come regardless of if the students that were there today give up their seats or not, because UCR knows some of them will matriculate elsewhere. And under enrolling is something no med school wants to occur ever, especially here in the IE where they are trying to train as many physicians as possible, due to understaffing. Lets stay positive! And remember to woosah (breathe) 🫁❤️

If we havent heard anything yet post II is it safe to assume WL?

 

[spicyvodkapasta]

Dang what i’m more shocked about is how empty this thread has been considering now so many ppl went, there’s still hope ig [emoji25]

 

[deleted1210655]

Dang what i’m more shocked about is how empty this thread has been considering now so many ppl went, there’s still hope ig [emoji25]

IK that was my first thought. I guess many UCR som applications don't use sdn, admit or cycletrack.

 

[Luckyduckcoin]

If we havent heard anything yet post II is it safe to assume WL?

lol I’m not part of the ADCOM, but if you were to ask me I’d say no. I think this year they are supposed to be expanding the class size to 100 according to the University of California report. Either way they will still be doing calls once a month till May. Cause look:

 

[Deggroll]

I’m just perplexed at how little signal there seems to be from any haider apps. I dont think ive seen anyone on sdn or the discord that has been accepted as haiders.

 

[Luckyduckcoin]

So probably about 60 more of those who interviewed will get calls based of their last years stats

 

[slownsteady02]

lol I’m not part of the ADCOM, but if you were to ask me I’d say no. I think this year they are supposed to be expanding the class size to 100 according to the University of California report. Either way they will still be doing calls once a month till May. Cause look:

Where did u get the sc from? Also did you meet any prime applicants?

 

[Luckyduckcoin]

It’s on the internet. Type in UCR SOM progress report 2024. They do one every year since it’s the newest UC medical school. UC regents supervises everything they do from admissions to budgeting. They make sure UCR is working towards achieving its goal.

Where did u get the sc from? Also did you meet any prime applicants?

 

[Luckyduckcoin]

Where did u get the sc from? Also did you meet any prime applicants?

No why? Did you?

 

[slownsteady02]

No why? Did you?

No just a prime applicant confused about the process/status😅

 

[DrBlueWaters]

I’m just perplexed at how little signal there seems to be from any haider apps. I dont think ive seen anyone on sdn or the discord that has been accepted as haiders.

Don’t they save 25 seats for yall and wait till the end of the cycle to tell yall? I think last year they all found out super late

 

[Deggroll]

Don’t they save 25 seats for yall and wait till the end of the cycle to tell yall? I think last year they all found out super late

I pray that's the case this year. However, the last cycle had some haider applicants that were accepted by now.

 

[PistachioSkies]

I just don't get again if it's mostly complete like how it's SO quiet here and everywhere else (admit, cycletrack) and what the under consideration emails are all about then?

 

[deleted1210416]

I just don't get again if it's mostly complete like how it's SO quiet here and everywhere else (admit, cycletrack) and what the under consideration emails are all about then?

They love you but they don't want you 🙂. It is like "now you see it now you dont". I am not hoping anymore

 

[UCRmyno.1]

Hey guys! Wow, I haven't logged onto this website for a while. I just helped host UCRSOM's first admitted student day for this cycle earlier today and it reminded me of when I was here as an applicant seeking advice. For context, I am a current MS1 student and am happy to offer advice to any admitted students or current applicants. I was a reapplicant, and after getting 0 A's in my first cycle, I managed to get 6 MD A's in my next as well as a merit scholarship from UCR, so remember to keep your chins up even if the cycle isn't going well right now. I know that waiting to hear back from schools can be a stressful time so I wanted to offer my support and share my thoughts with y'all. IMO, the bad news for current applicants is that there were about 70 or 80 admitted students at the event today, so it seems like there may not be as many slots available as there were at this time in previous years. That could explain why less interviews / A's have trickled in recently. That said, not all admitted students will matriculate so I would still expect to see some more A's and waitlists becoming A's later in the cycle. One thing I noticed is that the average age of admitted students seems to be rising every year as admissions gets more and more competitive. Anyways, good luck to all of you. I have finals next week, so won't be too active until those are over, but feel free to ask me any questions here or via private message and I'll answer when I can.

How many were Hiaders though?

 

[theruylopez]

What was the most significant difference between cycles that made you so successful?

I improved my MCAT by 5 points, improved my CASPER from 3rd quartile to 4th, had a slightly better GPA and clinical hours, but the biggest thing was definitely writing. My writing was good before, but I made friends with a medical student who looked over my whole app and helped me rewrite it from top to bottom. The theme of the application was the same but the execution was miles better.

 

[Ya Boi]

I pray that's the case this year. However, the last cycle had some haider applicants that were accepted by now.

I went to the

How many were Hiaders though?

I was there and there was honestly a good amount, if I had to guess about 12-15 haiders.

 

[theruylopez]

Lmao just because there were 70-80 there doesn’t mean they all will commit there. I’m guessing some are still waiting to hear from their first choice just like how we are waiting to hear from our first choice (UCR). Which is why they admit ~150 students each year. Everyone has until April 30th to commit to one school. I’m sure (hopefully) at least 20-30 will relinquish their seats and commit somewhere else. But I do think they are done sending II (just based off of last years thread). I feel like there are still more waves of A’s to come regardless of if the students that were there today give up their seats or not, because UCR knows some of them will matriculate elsewhere. And under enrolling is something no med school wants to occur ever, especially here in the IE where they are trying to train as many physicians as possible, due to understaffing. Lets stay positive! And remember to woosah (breathe) 🫁❤️

... No one said or implied that all students at the event will commit to UCR. I pointed it out because when I attended last year's first admitted student event, there were only about 30-40 attendees. It stands to reason that UCR likely admitted more students earlier in this cycle. Not sure what part of my statement was confusing to you.

 

[theruylopez]

How many were Hiaders though?

They didn't separate students, so it was hard to say. Definitely at least a handful off the top of my head though.

 

[zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz]

Does anyone know when UCR sends out rejections post interview ?

 

[spicyvodkapasta]

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i think they might’ve just been making the same point as you by responding to/reassuring OP

 

[Luckyduckcoin]

i think they might’ve just been making the same point as you by responding to/reassuring OP

Exactly 😂. Idk why I caught a stray bullet from them ^ 😂 just tryna be positive is all 🙂

 

[highlander0003]

Yall when r us haiders gonna hear back 😭

 

[zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz]

Yall when r us haiders gonna hear back 😭

Never it seems like ☹️

 

[Ziriyab]

I received an 'under consideration' email on 2/19. Are they still interviewing? I am not from IE, but I have done a lot of community service working with similar communities located there. Am I cooked, because it is already march lol

 

[docdocknockknock]

I received an 'under consideration' email on 2/19. Are they still interviewing? I am not from IE, but I have done a lot of community service working with similar communities located there. Am I cooked, because it is already march lol

Doesn't look like anyone who received under consideration email in Jan or Feb got II.

 

[jasonbourne125]

IS pre-II R after receiving under consideration email in January :/

 

[maha2398]

IS pre-II R after receiving under consideration email in January :/

+1

 

[Adenosinetriphosphate+1]

Any post II from December-January receive a decision yet?

 

[spicyvodkapasta]

interviewed in nov, still nothing [emoji21]

 

[NeverGiveUp199]

+1 in- state rejection before II. Did get the under consideration email in January.

 

[Lakers$]

I wonder if there going down the listt of students that had consideration email, and sending rejection

 

[UCRmyno.1]

They didn't separate students, so it was hard to say. Definitely at least a handful off the top of my head though.

hopefully more A's coming because they guarantee at least 24 a year, and some of those handfull there could be EAP students

 

[UCRmyno.1]

When are the March interviews?

 

[theruylopez]

Exactly 😂. Idk why I caught a stray bullet from them ^ 😂 just tryna be positive is all 🙂

okay, all good then. finals season probably already had me in a bad mood lol.

 

[jessica9!]

Do you all think they are still sending out interviews?

 

[medstudentpls]

Do you all think they are still sending out interviews?

Ive been wondering this too but i fear we might be cooked

 

[Dweebz]

Hey guys, just asked for an update and the admissions replied March interview spots are still not filled. Hopefully that is some hope for us waiting

 

[Dweebz]

lol and 5 minutes later I got the R 😂 Become doctors they say

 

[unfazediwnl]

lol and 5 minutes later I got the R 😂 Become doctors they say

are you a haider applicant?

 

[highlander0003]

Today better be the day for Haider A's

 

[Lakers$]

Hey guys, just asked for an update and the admissions replied March interview spots are still not filled. Hopefully that is some hope for us waiting

How many spots are open ??

 

[Dweebz]

Non-Haider applicant, IS with heavy IE ties, and veteran. Wild to me bro… they never specified how many seats, just how they are not filled. Good luck to guys, that’s all this process is, luck.

 

[DeterminedWind]

+ 1 OOS Pre-II R

 

[jessica9!]

rejected just now 😭

 

[deleted1193601]

+1 IS pre-II R :'( so sad

 

[RAKonCRAK]

+1 IS Pre-II R just now

 

[Deggroll]

Non-Haider applicant, IS with heavy IE ties, and veteran. Wild to me bro… they never specified how many seats, just how they are not filled. Good luck to guys, that’s all this process is, luck.

it really is.