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First time IS! I have been working on my supp app, I want to get it done asap
 
First time IS! Working on my supplemental essay rn.
 
I am kinda stuck on what to write about for my supplemental essay. I didn't do clubs or anything as an undergraduate. Can anyone let me know the gist of their essay?
 
gzlauj said:
I am kinda stuck on what to write about for my supplemental essay. I didn't do clubs or anything as an undergraduate. Can anyone let me know the gist of their essay?
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I also had a hard time starting because I felt like the prompt was hinting at participation in student organizations, but I ended up talking about contributing to my campus community generally and the development of soft skills that enabled me to work well with many types of people, etc.
 
Rodrigue.griselda991 said:
Was it a separate email than the portal update!?
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My portal update let me know that admissions is conducting holistic reviews right now and to be on a lookout for an interview invite (or not) this week, did you receive something different?
 
heymimi said:
My portal update let me know that admissions is conducting holistic reviews right now and to be on a lookout for an interview invite (or not) this week, did you receive something different?
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Nope same thing. I jumped to November 9th and completely bypassed that part of the email. Oops
 
So does that mean they arent doing half top applications and the other half holistic review for interviews? Instead its all holistic review for interviews?
 
Based off their website and how they ranked everyone last year, every application is ranked by 3 things (1)GPA (last 45 semester/68 quarter units and cumulative science) (2) GRE score (3) combined composite LOR Score. The first 180 (resident and non resident) from that currated list get invited for interviews. Then the following 180 (only CA resident applications) get reviewed holistically which then only 60 get invided to interview. Everyone got notified on the same day not matter interviewed/waitlisted/rejected
 
Rodrigue.griselda991 said:
Based off their website and how they ranked everyone last year, every application is ranked by 3 things (1)GPA (last 45 semester/68 quarter units and cumulative science) (2) GRE score (3) combined composite LOR Score. The first 180 (resident and non resident) from that currated list get invited for interviews. Then the following 180 (only CA resident applications) get reviewed holistically which then only 60 get invided to interview. Everyone got notified on the same day not matter interviewed/waitlisted/rejected
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Yes, but the email said they are doing holistic reviews to determine interviews. Thats why im wondering if they changed it up.
 
That just means that they are in the process of the holistic review of the California applicants that did not land in that automatic interview pile, and once the remaining applicants in that holistic review have been decided on for interviews they will send out invites. Davis typically notifies all applicants at the same time with either an interview invite or denial through the portal!
 
Just want to confirm I did this right: for the interview, I clicked a schedule interview button but never received any confirmation email or anything. Since the period for scheduling the interview is closed there's no indication on the portal of the time that I scheduled. Is this the same for everyone?
 
Just checked my portal, I'm not seeing the page anymore either. They mentioned they're sending out the Kira registrations this week, maybe it will be on there?
 
Anyone get their Kira invite email yet? I was expecting it to follow the update message, but maybe it will come later in the week?
 
Still waiting.

Mad Nbc GIF by Manifest
 
Does anyone know where you get the NDA you're supposed to sign and upload?
 
matthirten13 said:
I'm not sure there is an NDA you upload, but part of the interview sign up had check a box that was essentially that.
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Yeah in the orientation video Brandy said that there were no supplementary documents as part of the Kira assessment (I assume since we agreed to the NDA thing on the Davis portal). I messaged her to confirm though since the incomplete "0 of 1 files uploaded" on the portal makes me nervous lol
 
Cami194 said:
Yeah in the orientation video Brandy said that there were no supplementary documents as part of the Kira assessment (I assume since we agreed to the NDA thing on the Davis portal). I messaged her to confirm though since the incomplete "0 of 1 files uploaded" on the portal makes me nervous lol
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Yes, that's what I thought I heard from the video, I just wasn't sure because the Kira set-up thing isn't letting me continue without uploading something. 😅 And the "0 of 1 files uploaded" thing does make me nervous too haha
 
They fixed the KiraTalent checkin so that no supplementary documents need to be uploaded!! But now the “Schedule My Interview” page is back on the portal, does anyone know why that happened???
 
mercyfriend said:
They fixed the KiraTalent checkin so that no supplementary documents need to be uploaded!! But now the “Schedule My Interview” page is back on the portal, does anyone know why that happened???
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Ohh weird I hadn't noticed that. Maybe because of the time zone issue she mentioned in the recent message? It sounded like people were having trouble confirming their interview time on Kira. The only other reason I can think of is some people declined their interview invite and they had to open it back up for new invitees to sign up.
 
mercyfriend said:
Im nervous lol but Best of luck on interviews today!!! And on interviews in all the other days lol, You all got this and made it hecka far 👍👍👍
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Nervous too! I've practiced a few sample questions to get a sense of how the timing feels - 7 mins seems kind of short to answer 3 questions! Mine's on Monday. Trying not to stress myself out too much lol
 
Feels like rejection is coming... anyone thinks they did well? XD
 
katykat2222 said:
I was prepared for stoic interviewers, but this one interviewer... he tested my mettle.
Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs Expressions GIF by Sony Pictures Animation


(P.S. eeeeeeeh twinsies on the moniker! 😀)
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Lolll pretty sure I know who you're talking about.

brokentwigz said:
How does everyone feel about their interview?
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I feel ok-ish? But I think I'm a freak and enjoy MMIs way more than traditional behavioral interviews lol. I definitely fumbled over my words and was thrown by a few questions but overall I wouldn't change much about my responses besides improving clarity. If I get a rejection, I feel ok knowing I represented myself accurately 🤷‍♀️
 
Don't worry guys!! Last year after the interview I was 100% certain that I would not get in. It was SOOO horrible. When I got the call offering me a spot I was so shocked that I double checked what he said. You probably did better than you think!!
 
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