Yeah I am going to the reception, I'll see you guys there. I'll be the tall (6'2") white guy with a goatee and side-burns.
Hawkeyes, I am on the waitlist at USC and WashU, but I am definately going to UCI. It's my top choice and I got it, God/allah/buddah/Joe Pesci be praised.
Anteater, yeah I wanted to go to UCI above other UCs. They have an outstanding neuroscience program (they have a huge building devoted to neuroscience, which attracts leaders in the field) and I want to do either neurology, psychiatry, or brain imaging (radiology/nuclear) some day. I know lots of people here so thats a plus. I actually know the neuroanatomy professor and he's hillarious too. The location is great, they have 100% board pass rates, and I have a certain loyalty to the school since I went to undergrad, researched, and work there.
Ianna, I never heard of the Swinging Door! I just turned 21 last December so I really need to find some cool bars to dive into. Do you ever go there? Are you going to the 2nd look weekend? If so, I think we should round up some people and get wasted (with a designated driver of course). I went to some great bars in St. Louis with other applicants when I interviewed at Washington University. Jantje recollects, "Those were some found memories."
Dr Happy, who were you? Well, what is your name? Everybody at that USC interview was cool. It sucked thinking that such great people would not all get in, but hey, free lunch.
Jefe, I believe they are going through all the applications again so you could be getting a call anyday now.
Aria111, I was notified by a phonecall by the dean on Sunday morning. She said they mailed an acceptance the preceeding Friday. I would definately write a letter of intent, it cannot hurt. I heard that they go by the book at UCI when it comes to admissions, but a little nice note can go a long way in swaying people's opinions.
For those who are curious, my MCAT was 34R (10V 11PS 13BS), 3.85 GPA, 3.9 Sci GPA. However, I had >no< volunteer nor leadship activities. I only did clinical research. I really had no hosipital experience other than that. I think if I had lower grades with those experiences, I would have a slurpee's chance in hell in getting in.