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SMDEP 2016
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It is a summer research program that pays usually from 3k-5k, and you work with a faculty mentor in whatever biomedical, health related program you want
There is a required letter of recommendation form on the website, and yes you do need 2 letters to be considered as an applicant. Otherwise, you would have an incomplete application.
False. It is not required, it is optional. They can send that in AND/OR write their own letter. Also, you do not need your letters in technically until the final deadline in march
Also, you're not supposed to know how long it is. You're supposed to waive your right to see it so that it makes the letter more trustworthy
Yes, to my understanding. I've seen people who were accepted before their letters were in. I've seen people who had only 1 letter and were accepted. As long as yu have both letters in by the final deadline, you're fine
We kinda never know how long they are, but I trusted my advisor to write the best he could 😛
Wow that's really incredible. I guess they look at your essays/GPA/extracurriculars the most and the LORs are just something they look after those things.
I submitted 1 LOR, but I'm planning to submit the other LOR in mid to late february just because my professor is busy.
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HEY! I did LEAD 1 last summer in SA & it was a great experience ! We got to really interact with the Dean of Admissions !!
Hey guys,
How long did it take for your recommendations to get processed?
What does "In Review" actually mean? They have been received by the School??
Also, if the sites decide to accept someone before Feb 15. will it show or do we definitely have to wait until then?
How long did it take for your recommendations to get processed?
What does "In Review" actually mean? They have been received by the School??
Also, if the sites decide to accept someone before Feb 15. will it show or do we definitely have to wait until then?
My recommendations processed within 10 days of being submitted via fax. I made sure my professors submitted them. Under the FAQ section, it states that they process them within 10 days of receiving them.
In review means that the schools have received your application and will be reviewing it.
You will have to wait until Feb. 15, like everyone else, to get a decision. Sites may contact you before then to ask what classes you are currently enrolled in. From my understanding they'll do this if they are considering you and you lack certain science classes on your transcript.
So my transcripts have finally been received. My LORs were sent in since December and they have yet to be processed. But other than that all my sites went into review. I just hope decisions aren't made solely on just my transcripts and application. 
If i get accepted to SMDEP I will probably not do LEAD but definitely after junior year. I couldn't do deal bc I had so many credit hours (over 30) but its also a VERY good thing for you to apply to.
you should call...sometimes theyre not link....So my transcripts have finally been received. My LORs were sent in since December and they have yet to be processed. But other than that all my sites went into review. I just hope decisions aren't made solely on just my transcripts and application.
You're getting into all 3 lol
Meanwhile, I'm here hoping I get into one xD
That's the thing. I've already called twice. They said they have received both and it should be processed. So I guess it is processed and has yet to be updated through the site.
I would like to note that while they said that they do mainly accept CC student, their website states that they accept a number of 4-year students as well.
Cheers 🙂
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That's true, but it's like applying to a site that mainly accepts URMs as a non-minority. On top of the site only having 40-80 spots, youre also competing with the people they are actively looking to recruit. And idk about this program specifically, but I know California schools generally take cali students.
There's another site that mainly accepts people from its state/2 states that border it. I forgot which one it was. That's why I didn't apply to either one, it seemed like a waste
I have the same case! I'm calling tomorrow.
yale doesn't have Dental 🙁
Lol offices are closed because of snow.
Yea I go to school in DC lol and everywhere has been closed since last week Friday.
Where is everyone from by the way? I'm from Alabama!
New York
I am kind of late submitting my application... I submitted it 01/28/2016 and I got my professors to submit my letter of recommendation and my transcript last month... I just found out that one of my professor did not send out her letter yet. So I do not believe I will make it to the early deadline... Some people are getting accepted without both of their recommendation letter? Only one of my letter of recommendation letter had been submitted... I hope this is true... 🙁
I am from Texas btw!
I am from Texas btw!
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I'm from California
As long as 1 is in, you'll be fine. The good thing is that you submitted your application already.
As long as 1 is in, you'll be fine. The good thing is that you submitted your application already.
My application is in review!!! I called them to make sure and the SMDEP people said as long as your transcript is in, it will be forwarded to the schools. 😀
NYC 
Wow okay that's good to hear. Thanks for the info!
Texas, duh 😉
Florida!
I'm from Guam!
Does anyone know how many students are accepted to each location? I'm mainly concerned with Columbia, UCLA, and University of Washington. Thanks!
Someone who called them last year said 80 students for each location. (60 medical/20 dentals)
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when did your reference submit the rec? how long did it take for the office to process the letter of rec?All my sites are in reviewJust in case anyone is worried about "late" first cycle apps and wants a timeline...
-requested a transcript: 1/11/16
-transcript sent 1/12/16 (was lucky my school sent it quickly)
-application submitted: 1/15/16
-first letter of recommendation: received 1/19/16
-transcript received/processed 1/20/16 (8 days after it was sent)
-application in review: 1/20/16
-second letter of recommendation: has not been sent yet but should be by 1/22/16
Sites will start looking at your application even one recommendation is missing!
You can call them and check in with them! Last time I spoke to them, they told me they had a list of documents they received but have not attached to an application. Did you submit your application?
My first recommendation was sent the same day it was received. Probably because she sent it as soon as the SMDEP office opened. My second recommendation still hasnt been sent but definitely later today or tomorrow (ive been on my advisors case since the deadline is Monday). The way they update a person's application status varies a lot.
I've spoken with them twice so far and they never share any information! They only tell me what I already know which is what my status is online which I have access to so I've decided it isn't worth calling anymore. Just gonna wait and see if it's processed b/c I know they have to have it (my refs sent it twice- by fax AND email). Thanks for sharing that tidbit tho! If they have a list of docs waiting to be processed, then that makes more sense for my situation.
the date getting closer & I'm getting SUPER NERVOUS... I think the worst thing that can happen is to be waitlisted, bc I want to study abroad if I don't get in! my summer-life will be uncertain xD
Don't worry haha you'll get in somewhere.
Just curious, did you guys talk a lot about yourselves in the diversity essay? For me, I feel as if I talked a lot about myself in my personal essay, but not so much in the diversity essay.
I requested my transcripts the beginning of Jan & they still haven't received it
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