List of schools with timed secondary deadline

[adventum]

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Hi all,

Just wanted to create a sourced list of schools that have a strict secondary turnaround time, like UCLA or UCSD, so that applicants aren't caught off guard if they're not turning them around in two weeks!

 

[and 99 others]

Case Western and WVU strongly recommend two weeks.

 

[TSHJB302]

Wayne State recommends two weeks

 

[710118]

Mayo I believe strongly recommends 2 weeks. UNC gave me a deadline of about 20 days

 

[Bonne Nuit]

Quinnipiac/Netter "highly recommends" two weeks.
Virginia Commonwealth University's secondary "expires" (at least that's how I think they put it) 60 days after receipt of secondary. I already submitted, though, so I don't know if that's enforced.

 

[deleted804295]

Please copy and paste this list. Schools should be in alphabetical order based on turnaround time. New additions should be bolded:

Case Western - 2 weeks
Mayo - 2 weeks
Quinnipiac - 2 weeks
WVU - 2 weeks
Wayne State - 2 weeks
UNC - 20 days
VCU - 60 days

 

[goldchallenge]

Case Western - 2 weeks
Mayo - 2 weeks
Quinnipiac - 2 weeks
WVU - 2 weeks
Wayne State - 2 weeks
UNC - 20 days
USU - 21 days
VCU - 60 days

 

[adventum]

Case Western - 2 weeks
Mayo - 2 weeks
Quinnipiac - 2 weeks
WVU - 2 weeks
Wayne State - 2 weeks
UCLA - 30 days
UCSD - One month from receipt
UNC - 20 days
USU - 21 days
VCU - 60 days

 

[ar97]

For schools not listed above that also recommend a two week turn around, is that very strict or just what they advise to submit early? I just received a bunch at the same time so wasn't sure if all schools expect a quick turn around

 

[towardtheward!]

Weird, UCLA gave me a 15 day deadline for the secondary.

 

[honeybee87]

Mayo I believe strongly recommends 2 weeks. UNC gave me a deadline of about 20 days

The email (or website) didn’t give a “strict” number, they just recommended submission ASAP

 

[710118]

The email (or website) didn’t give a “strict” number, they just recommended submission ASAP

Idk which one you are talking about but UNC told me a strict deadline of july 30 and mayo told me they strongly recommend 2 weeks

 

[honeybee87]

Idk which one you are talking about but UNC told me a strict deadline of july 30 and mayo told me they strongly recommend 2 weeks

Hahahah whoops my bad, talkin bout mayo. They tell you personally? Cuz it’s not on the email or their website

 

[honeybee87]

Weird, UCLA gave me a 15 day deadline for the secondary.

Yeh my email said 30 but site says 15

 

[honeybee87]

Idk which one you are talking about but UNC told me a strict deadline of july 30 and mayo told me they strongly recommend 2 weeks

Where did you get 2 weeks?

 

[710118]

Where did you get 2 weeks?

"Due to the highly competitive nature of our program, we strongly suggest that you submit your secondary within two weeks of the invitation or as soon as all designated letters have been uploaded to AMCAS. "

From Mayo's email

 

[stayathomemom]

OHSU gave me an actual date that was roughly 4 weeks from when the secondary was sent to me.

 

[rdyotz]

Added UA - Tucson

Case Western - 2 weeks
Mayo - 2 weeks
Quinnipiac - 2 weeks
WVU - 2 weeks
Wayne State - 2 weeks
UA - Tucson has a hard 21-day limit.
UCLA - 30 days
UCSD - One month from receipt
UNC - 20 days
USU - 21 days
VCU - 60 days

 

[keanureaves]

How "hard" are these deadlines?

 

[Bonne Nuit]

How "hard" are these deadlines?

Wayne State’s deadline is a “recommendation” (and I’m a little overdue there, but I’m not sweating it yet) whereas VCU made it sound like the secondary portal closes 60 days from receipt of the invitation.

I think it varies from school to school, and common sense would tell me that a stellar applicant who submits a few days after a deadline would probably be OK, but a mediocre candidate who submits two weeks past the deadline might be in trouble.

If you have a question about a specific school, let us know - maybe we can shed some light on the strictness of their deadline. Otherwise, you can always reach out to the admissions office.

 

[keanureaves]

Wayne State’s deadline is a “recommendation” (and I’m a little overdue there, but I’m not sweating it yet) whereas VCU made it sound like the secondary portal closes 60 days from receipt of the invitation.

I think it varies from school to school, and common sense would tell me that a stellar applicant who submits a few days after a deadline would probably be OK, but a mediocre candidate who submits two weeks past the deadline might be in trouble.

If you have a question about a specific school, let us know - maybe we can shed some light on the strictness of their deadline. Otherwise, you can always reach out to the admissions office.

As of tomorrow I'll be 2 weeks out on the dot from Quinnipiac's, waiting for my final letter, which will likely be sent by tomorrow or the end of the week at the latest.

 

[Bonne Nuit]

As of tomorrow I'll be 2 weeks out on the dot from Quinnipiac's, waiting for my final letter, which will likely be sent by tomorrow or the end of the week at the latest.

Have you submitted the secondary application yet, though?

Quinnipiac's "strongly recommended" 2 week deadline was to submit the secondary; nothing I read indicated that you were required to be complete within 2 weeks.

 

[keanureaves]

Have you submitted the secondary application yet, though?

Quinnipiac's "strongly recommended" 2 week deadline was to submit the secondary; nothing I read indicated that you were required to be complete within 2 weeks.

Ah, gotcha. This was my only school with the deadline so I guess I'll be fine lol.

 

[Engrailed]

Added UA - Tucson

Case Western - 2 weeks
Mayo - 2 weeks
Quinnipiac - 2 weeks
WVU - 2 weeks
Wayne State - 2 weeks
UA - Tucson has a hard 21-day limit.
UCLA - 30 days -> 15 days
UCSD - One month from receipt
UNC - 20 days
USU - 21 days
VCU - 60 days

Idk if this is too late in the cycle but for future applicants..

UCLA IS 15 days, not 1 month.
This is for the Geffen SOM.
Not sure about Drew