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Well team, let's see who makes it to the early admission deadline


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habitualgreatness said:
Don't let anyone stop you from applying...


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I had to remind a freshman of this the other day because their advisor told them not to apply until sophomore year... Mine did the same thing and this is why I am in the position of having only one shot at this, lol.
 
jerezanapremed said:
It was useless if you already submitted your application


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Agreed. I'm a little glad I've been procrastinating. I think I'm going to change the sites I'm applying to now. The guaranteed interview at U of Iowa is worth applying to that site for.


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habitualgreatness said:
Agreed. I'm a little glad I've been procrastinating. I think I'm going to change the sites I'm applying to now. The guaranteed interview at U of Iowa is worth applying to that site for.


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Whoa what is that. Guaranteed interview for med school?


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Hi guys! New to the forum and in the middle of doing the app! How do you format your essays, so that you can tell where the different paragraphs are? Mine keeps deleting all of the spacing when I press save. Thanks!
 
I've been creeping on this thread for like a week now and finally made an account to reply lol.

-Sophomore
-Bioengineering: PreMed
-3.5 GPA
-URM and sorta kinda disadvantaged

So I turned in the application mid December. I think my essays were great, i am confident in my experiences (i dont think im overqualified) but i have no clue what my recommendation looks like.
I submitted transcripts in December but they didn't get processed until mid January. I was under the impression that my professor sent my recommendation January 11th, because that's when he told me he completed it. Then i found out Tuesday after i called SHPEP that they never received so he had to resend it. I called SHPEP yesterday and the guy said its been received but i don't know if it'll be processed before the Feb 1st. I'm low-key HIGH-KEY pissed and frustrated with my professor. I really want this :/
 
Also, I applied to UCLA, Columbia, and LSU-New Orleans. So being that those are all pretty popular im scared about my chances. I wouldve applied as a freshman like my friend did (who got accepted at the UCLA site), but i only took engineering related classes last year. I thought my chances would be better this year since id have taken bio's and chem's and physics
 
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I've been creeping on this thread for like a week now and finally made an account to reply lol.

-Sophomore
-Bioengineering: PreMed
-3.5 GPA
-URM and sorta kinda disadvantaged

So I turned in the application mid December. I think my essays were great, i am confident in my experiences (i dont think im overqualified) but i have no clue what my recommendation looks like.
I submitted transcripts in December but they didn't get processed until mid January. I was under the impression that my professor sent my recommendation January 11th, because that's when he told me he completed it. Then i found out Tuesday after i called SHPEP that they never received so he had to resend it. I called SHPEP yesterday and the guy said its been received but i don't know if it'll be processed before the Feb 1st. I'm low-key HIGH-KEY pissed and frustrated with my professor. I really want this :/
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What a bummer. I wonder if you can call and change your sites since your application isn't "complete" yet?


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Symphonies said:
In regards to the plaintext thing for the essays, what exactly are we supposed to do?
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I wrote mine in Microsoft Word, saved it as a plain text file, opened it in notepad and then copy & pasted the notepad version into SHPEP app. The application will just process it as a wall of text. I even tried using five spaces indent to mark my paragraphs, but when I submitted the essays, it still came out as a block of text. I assume that there is nothing else that can be done.
 
Hey guys. I just read through this whole thread and I hope you all get into the sites you applied to. I'm a high school senior right now and will be applying next year, so once you guys get in be prepared for "some" questions lmao. Good luck!
 
WunderMay said:
I wrote mine in Microsoft Word, saved it as a plain text file, opened it in notepad and then copy & pasted the notepad version into SHPEP app. The application will just process it as a wall of text. I even tried using five spaces indent to mark my paragraphs, but when I submitted the essays, it still came out as a block of text. I assume that there is nothing else that can be done.
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I second this. I tried for two hours to format the essay correctly but every time I tried, it would come out as a block of text.


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ndentista said:
I second this. I tried for two hours to format the essay correctly but every time I tried, it would come out as a block of text.


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Hey guys, I actually called them and asked about this exact same thing. They told me that it was totally normal for it to be just one big block because of the way the text space is formatted. 🙂
 
Anyone on this site (other than me) apply as pre-pharmacy student? I get the impression from reading the thread that the answer is no.
 
pharmboyul said:
Anyone on this site (other than me) apply as pre-pharmacy student? I get the impression from reading the thread that the answer is no.
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I didn't, but I was wondering if we had any other health professions besides medicine.

Good luck!
 
Hi Everyone!!

This is my first time on this site, so if this formats a little funky, bare with me.

I need some advice ... I applying for this program as a pre dental student. (I'm applying to UCLA, UTH, and need to figure out my last choice) Originally, I had other plans for my summer (drum corps if anyone knows what that is), but unfortunately didn't make the cut this season. With that being said, I would REALLY like to get accepted into this program. With all that being said, my question .... my essays. The diversity one in writing is coming easier to me, I just need to fix it up a little and it should be pretty "okay" by the end of the day tomorrow. My personal statement I'm having a bit of trouble with, but I'm sure I'll make progress with it.

My question is do you guys think I should try to submit everything (I have technically a recommendation letter done, but haven't asked my professor to aim it as this program. Long story I will answer if you guys want to know) by the Feb 1 deadline .... or be the first to submit for the March 1 deadline? (Or April. I keep seeing both months for "regular" deadline.) please please please help me decide. I don't want everything to fill up, but I also don't want to send in things that may not be my best work.

(I have a 4.0 gpa if that says anything .... I'm Texas A&M Blinn TEAM. 4.0 at both the community college and A&M.)
 
SF1221 said:
Hi Everyone!!

This is my first time on this site, so if this formats a little funky, bare with me.

I need some advice ... I applying for this program as a pre dental student. (I'm applying to UCLA, UTH, and need to figure out my last choice) Originally, I had other plans for my summer (drum corps if anyone knows what that is), but unfortunately didn't make the cut this season. With that being said, I would REALLY like to get accepted into this program. With all that being said, my question .... my essays. The diversity one in writing is coming easier to me, I just need to fix it up a little and it should be pretty "okay" by the end of the day tomorrow. My personal statement I'm having a bit of trouble with, but I'm sure I'll make progress with it.

My question is do you guys think I should try to submit everything (I have technically a recommendation letter done, but haven't asked my professor to aim it as this program. Long story I will answer if you guys want to know) by the Feb 1 deadline .... or be the first to submit for the March 1 deadline? (Or April. I keep seeing both months for "regular" deadline.) please please please help me decide. I don't want everything to fill up, but I also don't want to send in things that may not be my best work.

(I have a 4.0 gpa if that says anything .... I'm Texas A&M Blinn TEAM. 4.0 at both the community college and A&M.)
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Given that it takes time for them to process your letter or recommendation (and transcripts of you haven't sent them yet) you're going to be under the regular admission.

Also, during the webinar they recommended that you review each site that interests you to see what their individual preferences/desired students are. I.e., some schools (UCLA/UW etc) prefer students from community colleges, UI is seeking Native American students, etc...

Hope this helps! Good luck!


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habitualgreatness said:
Given that it takes time for them to process your letter or recommendation (and transcripts of you haven't sent them yet) you're going to be under the regular admission.

Also, during the webinar they recommended that you review each site that interests you to see what their individual preferences/desired students are. I.e., some schools (UCLA/UW etc) prefer students from community colleges, UI is seeking Native American students, etc...

Hope this helps! Good luck!


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habitualgreatness said:
Given that it takes time for them to process your letter or recommendation (and transcripts of you haven't sent them yet) you're going to be under the regular admission.

Also, during the webinar they recommended that you review each site that interests you to see what their individual preferences/desired students are. I.e., some schools (UCLA/UW etc) prefer students from community colleges, UI is seeking Native American students, etc...

Hope this helps! Good luck!


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Thank you so much for your reply!!! Is the regular admission march or April 1? I keep seeing different dates everywhere and am confused as to which it is. I also read that the sooner you apply the better, so if I get my application out by the first weekend of February, do you think my chances at admissionto at least one of my sites are there?

Also, the letter of recommendation.... when I fill out the application online, it has this area for the letter of Rec, but it's just this box where the professor types .... not an address to send a formal LOR. Should I ask my professor to mail it physically, scan it, or?

Thank you so much for your help!!
 
SF1221 said:
Thank you so much for your reply!!! Is the regular admission march or April 1? I keep seeing different dates everywhere and am confused as to which it is. I also read that the sooner you apply the better, so if I get my application out by the first weekend of February, do you think my chances at admissionto at least one of my sites are there?

Also, the letter of recommendation.... when I fill out the application online, it has this area for the letter of Rec, but it's just this box where the professor types .... not an address to send a formal LOR. Should I ask my professor to mail it physically, scan it, or?

Thank you so much for your help!!
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It's March 1st, and yes the sooner the better absolutely.

As for your chances, I'm not sure... Are you URM or disadvantaged?

For my LOR my professor emailed them saying "Please see the attached letter of recommendation for___" and she attached the letter in a word doc and attached the corresponding LOR form. Email is the absolute best way to submit it.




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SF1221 said:
Thank you so much for your reply!!! Is the regular admission march or April 1? I keep seeing different dates everywhere and am confused as to which it is. I also read that the sooner you apply the better, so if I get my application out by the first weekend of February, do you think my chances at admissionto at least one of my sites are there?

Also, the letter of recommendation.... when I fill out the application online, it has this area for the letter of Rec, but it's just this box where the professor types .... not an address to send a formal LOR. Should I ask my professor to mail it physically, scan it, or?

Thank you so much for your help!!
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Regular admissions is March 1st.
The application only asks for the name of your professor, not the actual letter. You have go to Documents on the home page and download the recommendation form. Your professor can mail it physically or email it. All the sending instructions are on the form.
My professor emailed it, and i called SHPEP the next day and they said they received it, but it still takes a few days to \ process completely.
 
I believe that the "the earlier you apply the better" may only be referring to the difference between the early and regular deadline. I had thought the same, so I had all of my materials submitted in November and my completion date was Nov. 18th, but a couple weeks ago the SHPEP webiste glitched and changed it to Jan. 18th. So i emailed the UCLA site and this was their response
 

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I believe that the "the earlier you apply the better" may only be referring to the difference between the early and regular deadline. I had thought the same, so I had all of my materials submitted in November and my completion date was Nov. 18th, but a couple weeks ago the SHPEP webiste glitched and changed it to Jan. 18th. So i emailed the UCLA site and this was their response
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So technically, if I can get everything in by the 1st of February (postmarked), I'll make the early admissions deadline with the same chances as another person regardless of how early we sent the apps in?

Also.... I just submitted both my official transcripts. (I attend two institutions, a community college and a four year) there's a form that says "transcript matching form" and it says to include the form with the official transcripts ... but I already submitted mine. Is there any way I can simply email this document?
 
SF1221 said:
So technically, if I can get everything in by the 1st of February (postmarked), I'll make the early admissions deadline with the same chances as another person regardless of how early we sent the apps in?

Also.... I just submitted both my official transcripts. (I attend two institutions, a community college and a four year) there's a form that says "transcript matching form" and it says to include the form with the official transcripts ... but I already submitted mine. Is there any way I can simply email this document?
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It has to be received and processed by Feb 1st a postmark means nothing for the early admissions. For regular it has to be postmarked by March 1st.

And don't worry about the form if you didn't include it originally. Just give them a call tomorrow and verify they received it.


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habitualgreatness said:
It has to be received and processed by Feb 1st a postmark means nothing for the early admissions. For regular it has to be postmarked by March 1st.

And don't worry about the form if you didn't include it originally. Just give them a call tomorrow and verify they received it.


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I'm really sorry for all the questions ... you guys are the best for answering all of them. So do you think if I submit my essays, have my professor email the recommendation, and my transcripts get there within the next 2-3 days that I have a chance at making the early admissions deadline?
 
Hi everyone! Just submitted my essays. LOR was submitted mid-November and transcript was submitted then too. Good luck everyone!

-bio major (pre dental)
-sophomore
-applied to UCLA, Columbia, Nebraska (really great if you look into what it has to offer!)
-3.7 ish gpa
 
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I'm really sorry for all the questions ... you guys are the best for answering all of them. So do you think if I submit my essays, have my professor email the recommendation, and my transcripts get there within the next 2-3 days that I have a chance at making the early admissions deadline?
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I doubt it. It takes 10days to process your transcripts. 🙁


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SF1221 said:
I'm really sorry for all the questions ... you guys are the best for answering all of them. So do you think if I submit my essays, have my professor email the recommendation, and my transcripts get there within the next 2-3 days that I have a chance at making the early admissions deadline?
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Chances are, I doubt the transcript will make it there in 2-3 days is the issue, it took me 4 days just to get it processed by the office of the registrar at my school :/
 
SF1221 said:
I'm really sorry for all the questions ... you guys are the best for answering all of them. So do you think if I submit my essays, have my professor email the recommendation, and my transcripts get there within the next 2-3 days that I have a chance at making the early admissions deadline?
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I believe it said somewhere it takes 10 days for Application Materials (assuming they are referring to LOR's and transcripts) to process. Don't lose hope though
 
slp001 said:
Hi y'all, super late ik but just submitted my essays. LOR was submitted mid-November and transcript submitted then too. Was really slow in making sure my essays were good, since I'm assuming that will be the real-deciding factor for all of our acceptances, wait list, rejections. Good luck everyone!

-bio major (pre dental)
-sophomore
-applied to UCLA, Columbia, Nebraska (really great if you really look into it)
-3.7 ish gpa
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Applied to same locations, good luck to you! 🙂
 
habitualgreatness said:
I doubt it. It takes 10days to process your transcripts. 🙁


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Aw ... smoothe going me .... I could've submitted my transcripts weeks ago had I known it would've taken that long. Well, fingers crossed that I can get in somewhere for the regular admission deadline. Thanks everyone for your help and goodluck to all of you!!
 
slp001 said:
I believe it said somewhere it takes 10 days for Application Materials (assuming they are referring to LOR's and transcripts) to process. Don't lose hope though
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Agreed. It can't hurt to try to make the Feb 1st deadline. 🙂


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SF1221 said:
Oh! Do you think I should still call tomorrow about my transcripts or? Since I didn't attach the form they said to attach.
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Yeah, just give them a call. I didn't attach mine to one and they confirmed it was received and matched to me before I completed my application.


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habitualgreatness said:
It's March 1st, and yes the sooner the better absolutely.

As for your chances, I'm not sure... Are you URM or disadvantaged?

For my LOR my professor emailed them saying "Please see the attached letter of recommendation for___" and she attached the letter in a word doc and attached the corresponding LOR form. Email is the absolute best way to submit it.





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Welp. My advisor told me she only wrote about me in the small space they give you in the LOR form. I dont think she wrote a separate letter. :uhno:
 
My LOR finally got processed and my application is 'In Review'. Im still anxious since its so close to the deadline. Like, will my application reallyyyyyyyy get thoroughly reviewed in time?
I just want this so bad!
 
Lotus_73 said:
Welp. My advisor told me she only wrote about me in the small space they give you in the LOR form. I dont think she wrote a separate letter. :uhno:
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I think you'll be fine. Personally I think the LOR is just to be able to have a person speak to your character and somewhat give them proof your not a crazy person who can write a good essay. If that makes sense? Lol


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