Official University of Michigan Class of 2010 Thread part 01

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if we're doing the interview picture sheet thing, i interviewed 1/6. anyone else?

also, who all is going to second look weekend? i just signed up, even though my ticket to detroit was $400 (FOUR HUNDRED!!!) dollars.
 
midwesternguy said:
if we're doing the interview picture sheet thing, i interviewed 1/6. anyone else?

also, who all is going to second look weekend? i just signed up, even though my ticket to detroit was $400 (FOUR HUNDRED!!!) dollars.


I'm going to 2nd look!

I would love a video ipod 🙂

Come on Michigan make it happen
 
Elastase said:
I thought that was a great/cool touch on Michigans part, especially since I met a lot of cool people the day of my interview. 👍


So, I'm not sure that this is true...but I've heard that MAYBE Michigan is giving out free video IPODs to the first year class to watch lectures on? I hope I don't cause a riot in here, but its a rumor that I have heard from someone else admitted to the entering class.


Funny thing was that I was thinking that getting one would be a cool idea (atleast tell my parents) its for that :laugh:

I would love to get one but I doubt I'd use it for lectures cause I doubt you could speed it up to 2x.
 
ti89 said:
They gave them out at the end of the day. Basically a pile and you could pick one up.
Man...I didn't stay long enough to pick one up. I jetted out of there as soon as the tour was over. Maybe I can go back to get one....It's only a 5 min walk for me.
 
happydays said:
Man...I didn't stay long enough to pick one up. I jetted out of there as soon as the tour was over. Maybe I can go back to get one....It's only a 5 min walk for me.

Yeah I hadn't gotten one either. I asked another SDNer to mail a copy to me.
 
ti89 said:
They gave them out at the end of the day. Basically a pile and you could pick one up.
I didn't hear anything about them on my interview day, and I waited around for a while. 😕 Oh, well. If anyone out there has the one from 10/14, I'd really appreciate a copy. 👍
 
SailCrazy said:
If anyone out there has the one from 10/14, I'd really appreciate a copy. 👍
Though I'll definitely settle for a video iPod! 😀
 
midwesternguy said:
if we're doing the interview picture sheet thing, i interviewed 1/6. anyone else?

also, who all is going to second look weekend? i just signed up, even though my ticket to detroit was $400 (FOUR HUNDRED!!!) dollars.
I still haven't gotten the link to the second look weekend activities. Does anyone have the link on hand?
 
Labslave said:
I still haven't gotten the link to the second look weekend activities. Does anyone have the link on hand?

I think they have a list of activities where you sign up. I am not at my regular computer or I would post the link.
 
Labslave said:
I still haven't gotten the link to the second look weekend activities. Does anyone have the link on hand?

It's somewhere in the thread.
 
So I just (re)found this thread since it moved. Actually, I just found all of the "class of 2010" threads! Woops! 🙄

I still haven't been invited to second look! I've been patiently waiting for an email, since they said "everyone will be invited," but I'm getting impatient!

I'm really looking forward to finding out more about the school again. My interview was in september, and I've had plenty going on since then to cloud my memory. Guess I'll sift through the volumes of information they've sent me and links they've emailed me to get up to speed with things.

I don't really have anything useful to add other than I would love to attend another prom! Limo, anyone? 😀
 
dajimmers said:
So I just (re)found this thread since it moved. Actually, I just found all of the "class of 2010" threads! Woops! 🙄

I still haven't been invited to second look! I've been patiently waiting for an email, since they said "everyone will be invited," but I'm getting impatient!

I'm really looking forward to finding out more about the school again. My interview was in september, and I've had plenty going on since then to cloud my memory. Guess I'll sift through the volumes of information they've sent me and links they've emailed me to get up to speed with things.

I don't really have anything useful to add other than I would love to attend another prom! Limo, anyone? 😀

Not sure how they decided who to send emails out to but after not initially getting the invite I emailed them and asked specifically about a second look and they sent me the link.

Please join us for Second Look Weekend 2006 at the University of
Michigan Medical School!

Click on the link below for your special invitation and important
registration information.
www.med.umich.edu/medschool/admissions/secondlook/evite.htm
<http://www.med.umich.edu/medschool/admissions/secondlook/evite.htm>

We look forward to seeing you again!
 
dajimmers said:
So I just (re)found this thread since it moved. Actually, I just found all of the "class of 2010" threads! Woops! 🙄

I still haven't been invited to second look! I've been patiently waiting for an email, since they said "everyone will be invited," but I'm getting impatient!

I'm really looking forward to finding out more about the school again. My interview was in september, and I've had plenty going on since then to cloud my memory. Guess I'll sift through the volumes of information they've sent me and links they've emailed me to get up to speed with things.

I don't really have anything useful to add other than I would love to attend another prom! Limo, anyone? 😀
I didn't get it yet either, dajimmers. 🙁
 
dajimmers said:
So I just (re)found this thread since it moved. Actually, I just found all of the "class of 2010" threads! Woops! 🙄

I still haven't been invited to second look! I've been patiently waiting for an email, since they said "everyone will be invited," but I'm getting impatient!

I'm really looking forward to finding out more about the school again. My interview was in september, and I've had plenty going on since then to cloud my memory. Guess I'll sift through the volumes of information they've sent me and links they've emailed me to get up to speed with things.

I don't really have anything useful to add other than I would love to attend another prom! Limo, anyone? 😀
They could be taking the time to write you an extra special invite.


Anyways, I just got mine a week ago, so I don't think they'll forget you.
 
I didn't get the email invite and signed up anyway. 😀 (Thanks for the help, SailCrazy!)
 
not that i'd be getting one, but do you guys know when scholarships will be offered? just wondering so i know when i can squash what little hope i do have. thanks!
 
Dr IHTFP said:
not that i'd be getting one, but do you guys know when scholarships will be offered? just wondering so i know when i can squash what little hope i do have. thanks!
Scholarships are being distributed right now. However, they've only given something like 5% of their total, so there's still a lot of hope. 40% of all matriculating students will receive some amount of merit scholarship. And according to the 2006 MSAR, 85% of all students will get some need-based OR merit money.
 
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SailCrazy said:
I didn't hear anything about them on my interview day, and I waited around for a while. 😕 Oh, well. If anyone out there has the one from 10/14, I'd really appreciate a copy. 👍


i'm pretty sure pictures weren't available for us (10/14).
 
QofQuimica said:
I don't remember anything about a picture either. I interviewed at the end of Sept.
I know that at the student lunch, current students had packets with our pictures and information on them. Hence another Spartan could find me, and people knew I was from the UP. But I never saw copies available for me...

We could just start a UMich Picture thread, if we wanted...
 
Hey i got the new ipod video and engraved my name and University of Michigan class of 2010 on the back... the video is amazing just today i was at panera bread watching an episode of 24 while eating my sandwich.

Hey anyone interested in getting a place let me know im from N-E-W Jerz and am trying to look for a place to live.

muzzie
 
muz said:
Hey i got the new ipod video and engraved my name and University of Michigan class of 2010 on the back... the video is amazing just today i was at panera bread watching an episode of 24 while eating my sandwich.

Hey anyone interested in getting a place let me know im from N-E-W Jerz and am trying to look for a place to live.

muzzie
Where did you buy it?
 
No i think they bought this lol. I highly doubt they would give away ipods as a recruitment method 😛
 
ti89 said:
No i think they bought this lol. I highly doubt they would give away ipods as a recruitment method 😛

They are sending out fleeces to select prospectives! Not completely unbelievable.
 
thegenius said:
They are sending out fleeces to select prospectives! Not completely unbelievable.
But fleece=$20
Ipod=$350+
So, I doubt they're giving away ipods.

I'm just wondering where did muz buy a personalized ipod.
 
happydays said:
But fleece=$20
Ipod=$350+
So, I doubt they're giving away ipods.

So I'm just wondering where did muz buy a personalized ipod.

I hear ya. Fleeces are more than $20 but certainly much less than video iPods. I doubt they are giving them away too. All of their videos are already online anyway.
 
happydays said:
But fleece=$20
Ipod=$350+
So, I doubt they're giving away ipods.

I'm just wondering where did muz buy a personalized ipod.

you can get them engraved when buying from the apple website.
 
Dr IHTFP said:
you can get them engraved when buying from the apple website.
Out of curiosity, is there any reason why we would NEED an ipod? I mean other than just that they're cool? I've never felt compelled to have one, but maybe they really are of some use to med students? Anyone care to educate the old fart here??? :meanie:
 
QofQuimica said:
Out of curiosity, is there any reason why we would NEED an ipod? I mean other than just that they're cool? I've never felt compelled to have one, but maybe they really are of some use to med students? Anyone care to educate the old fart here??? :meanie:
it just looks pretty, that's all. No one NEEDS a portable video and music player, and all patient data can be stored in a palm pilot. There's just something about that smooth shiney cover that ... nevermind. hehe.

I doubt I'll be getting one...I already wasted my "getting into med school" money on fixing my car. Stupid me.
 
Yes! I just got a second "second look" invite! However, the link still doesn't work. Oh well. I've already signed up using the link provided here.
 
happydays said:
Yes! I just got a second "second look" invite! However, the link still doesn't work. Oh well. I've already signed up using the link provided here.

The link they send does not work in firefox. Their link takes you to a video first then the forwards you to the sign up page.

If you open it in IE it will work.
 
muz said:
Hey i got the new ipod video and engraved my name and University of Michigan class of 2010 on the back... the video is amazing just today i was at panera bread watching an episode of 24 while eating my sandwich.

Hey anyone interested in getting a place let me know im from N-E-W Jerz and am trying to look for a place to live.

muzzie


Oh ya and looking at his post history he is going to the dental school.
 
happydays said:
But fleece=$20
Ipod=$350+
So, I doubt they're giving away ipods.
If they are "giving" ipods to the incoming class, then it is really just coming out of our tuition. It isn't really a gift, but I'd still enjoy it! 😀
 
QofQuimica said:
Sail, give me your ipod. Pretty please! :laugh:
I might consider an even-up trade for that pink chiffon prom gown! 😀
 
ti89 said:
The link they send does not work in firefox. Their link takes you to a video first then the forwards you to the sign up page.

If you open it in IE it will work.
Nope. It doesn't work even with IE. Oh well.
 
Hey you guys, I just got this from someone. it's a UMMS marketing survey. They're trying to figure out which of these concepts will appeal to students the most. Which do you prefer and why?

******************************************************************************
Concept 1:

Use medical icons to get key messages across.

Image: UM Medical School lab coat
Headline ideas:
* This fall's hottest adventure look
* Get your own
* Your name here

Image: Stethoscope
Headline ideas:
* If wearing one of these gets your heart racing, we want you.
* You'll need this for your next adventure

Other medical icons for this series:
IV drip
Tongue depressor
Reflex mallet
Latex gloves
Hypodermic needle
Blood pressure cuff and gauge
X-ray
Thermometer
Prescription pad
Gauze

Concept 2:

Michigan: The Place to ________
A series where the last word changes out, showing how Michigan is the place to discover a cure, save a life, live your dream, experience the world, etc.

Variations on this might include:
_________ at Michigan (for example, Research at Michigan)
Leading in ________ (for example, Leading in Research)

Concept 3:

Taking a closer look at Michigan
The headlines for this series will contain words that have words bolded within them that take on meanings of their own regarding the particular Michigan experiences we want to highlight. For example:
* How do you handle EMERGEncies? At UMMS, you will become the doctor you have always wanted to be*
* The best doctors have comPASSION for their patients. At UMMS, you will change lives by doing something for yourself*
* Everyone deserves EXCELLent care. Your first day going forward, you will be trained to walk in the shoes of your patients*

Other word ideas that could work in this campaign:
Community
Movement
Respectable
Open-minded

Concept 4:

Playing up the shared qualities between the students we attract and the school's strengths. Use words that potential students associate with themselves and then elaborate on related strengths of Michigan - in parentheses.
You are passionate. (international, community work)
You are strong. (rankings, facilities)
You are knowledgeable. (curriculum, research)
You are compassionate. (clinical care)
You are accomplished. (faculty, alums)
You are a Michigan doctor.

Concept 5:

"We know it's in you."
A series of x-rays of the human body, showing areas like the heart, the brain, the knee. The Michigan M is part of the body's system (in the heart, connected to the brain, built into the knee joints).

This idea also lends itself to video. Perhaps the "You're admitted" video shows a heart monitor. As the monitor tracks and speeds up, the lines turn into Ms, and the beeps begin to play "Hail to the Victors."

Concept 6:

Together, we make the Michigan Difference.
This concept emphasizes the community atmosphere at UMMS. It's not just a medical school, it's a community-the students will be in good company, where the foundation is collaboration.
Working together.
Researching together.
Learning together.
Healing together.
Together, we make the Michigan Difference.

Together we make progress happen.
Together we make patients a priority.
Together we make the Michigan Difference.
 
I like number 6. This school is the one school where I felt a real sense of community. I think they should put emphasis on that.
 
I am filing out the financial aid questionaire and it is asking for information from my 2004 tax return!!!!!????????? Is this a mistake?
 
QofQuimica said:
I don't think they should change the admissions video though. That was the best acceptance EVER. 👍
Agreed! 🙂
 
princessd3 said:
I am filing out the financial aid questionaire and it is asking for information from my 2004 tax return!!!!!????????? Is this a mistake?
I would think so. I'll be giving them my 2005 info.
 
Anyone take a look at the new budget. It went up quite a bit. $56, 000 first and second year and $61,000 third and fourth year.
 
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