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UC Post Bacc 2013 Cycle
Started by Pokemon88
Thanks for posting it was lonely here.
In addition to above question, if someone knows about requirements of recommendation letters. I have my three letters in, but I had fourth one just in case and now my application is in pending status. Do you guys know if they look at your application with three letters or all of them have to be in?
In addition to above question, if someone knows about requirements of recommendation letters. I have my three letters in, but I had fourth one just in case and now my application is in pending status. Do you guys know if they look at your application with three letters or all of them have to be in?
I believe the first week of interviews for UCI is next week, beginning Monday. More people should be hearing back this week, especially if your app was "complete" early - GL!
I think I read somewhere they only look at the first three LOR's they receive and the if you send more they will only consider them if they have time.
Happypremed: That's awesome! Did you already hear back for an interview? If so was it an e-mail or phone call?
Happypremed: That's awesome! Did you already hear back for an interview? If so was it an e-mail or phone call?
Hey everyone! I am also interested to know if anyone has heard back from UCI yet??
Mine was "complete" on exactly February 28th
I received an invitation to interview via email last Friday. My app was complete the week before.
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Good luck happypremed! I am a first time applicant as well
Thank you everyone! I am a first time applicant 🙂
Hey Reckless I don't know if you heard but they aren't having a post baccalaureate program at UCSD this year. Budget cuts 🙁
At least not the one that is part of the consortium. There are other post baccs at UCSD though
At least not the one that is part of the consortium. There are other post baccs at UCSD though
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thanks for starting this thread!
1) does anyone know the general dates in terms of when's an "early" date to be completed and when is a "late"
I was complete yesterday, when they received my transcript.
2) sorta new to the postbac progs, does the UC consortium just verify information and then send it out to schools and they review them?
i applied to med shcools in 2012 and havent heard back so i applied to the UC postbacc's... hope its not used against me!
any other info would be great!
thanks again guys!
1) does anyone know the general dates in terms of when's an "early" date to be completed and when is a "late"
I was complete yesterday, when they received my transcript.
2) sorta new to the postbac progs, does the UC consortium just verify information and then send it out to schools and they review them?
i applied to med shcools in 2012 and havent heard back so i applied to the UC postbacc's... hope its not used against me!
any other info would be great!
thanks again guys!
@ Reckless I applied to the UCSD post baccalaureate program that was part of the consortium. But then almost right away I noticed on the consortiums website that there was not going to be one at UCSD because of budget cuts. But as Thaddius said, on my application it still says that my application was sent to UCSD. I believe thats just an error
@ pokemon88 yeah I have read the entire 5 book kaplan series and am taking a class next quarter. how about you?
@premeddoc UCSD is unfortunately not having a postbacc with the consortium this year 🙁
@premeddoc UCSD is unfortunately not having a postbacc with the consortium this year 🙁
Yeah I am also curious to know if anyone else has heard back from UCI or interviewed yet?
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unfortunately no :/ but its probably too early to hear from the other programs though since the due date isn't till April 10th
I GOT ACCEPTED INTO UCI 🙂 I got the email last week and haven't had much time to process it all but I'm so unbelievably happy and excited!
Good luck everyone! Be confident in your interviews and dress for success! 👍
Good luck everyone! Be confident in your interviews and dress for success! 👍
I actually have applied and interviewed at UCSD post bacc. I haven't heard anything though. Has anyone else heard anything from that school in particular?
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I actually have applied and interviewed at UCSD post bacc. I haven't heard anything though. Has anyone else heard anything from that school in particular?
Good job, Positivity123! Do you mind telling me how you applied for the program? Was it through the Postbacc Consortium? Thanks!
Ya if anyone knows for sure what the deal with UCSD is please let us know. I heard they're not doing the consortium postbacc this year...are you talking about their other postbacc program then? Or did you get an interview for their postbacc through the UC consortium?
Is anyone pending like me? I'm getting a little jittery because today is the deadline and I don't know if my supporting documents(transcript, two recommendation letters) have been received...anyone know what happens exactly if they're not received by the deadline? I'm hoping they are not rigid with rejection as it says on the website and gives you a little room. It's so frustrating because I've sent my transcripts THREE times and I've asked for recommendation letters in January. I feel like I've done my part...
Ya if anyone knows for sure what the deal with UCSD is please let us know. I heard they're not doing the consortium postbacc this year...are you talking about their other postbacc program then? Or did you get an interview for their postbacc through the UC consortium?
If you're talking about the new post-bacc pre-med program at UCSD, I talked to the director of the program last week and he said they were scheduled to get together this past Monday (the 8th) to make decisions. He said he expects decisions to be sent out starting this Friday the 12th. Fingers crossed!
Is anyone pending like me? I'm getting a little jittery because today is the deadline and I don't know if my supporting documents(transcript, two recommendation letters) have been received...anyone know what happens exactly if they're not received by the deadline? I'm hoping they are not rigid with rejection as it says on the website and gives you a little room. It's so frustrating because I've sent my transcripts THREE times and I've asked for recommendation letters in January. I feel like I've done my part...
I'm in sort of the same boat. I'm waiting on two of my letters of recommendation to be received. I gave the Consortium a call this morning, and they said as long as the letter is post-marked by today, it will be considered. One of my former professors has been hard to reach, and for this reason, I am unsure if he's sent it in--even after reminding him several times. So don't worry, you're not alone!
If you're talking about the new post-bacc pre-med program at UCSD, I talked to the director of the program last week and he said they were scheduled to get together this past Monday (the 8th) to make decisions. He said he expects decisions to be sent out starting this Friday the 12th. Fingers crossed!
im sure a lot of us have the same question.. where and how did you apply to ucsd's postbac program? a lot of us applied through the UC postbac consortium but said that UCSD's program is cancelled because of budget cuts but UCRiverside opened up to everyone (rather than just UCR alumni)
and im assuming its too late to apply to UCSD's program if there is one....?
im sure a lot of us have the same question.. where and how did you apply to ucsd's postbac program? a lot of us applied through the UC postbac consortium but said that UCSD's program is cancelled because of budget cuts but UCRiverside opened up to everyone (rather than just UCR alumni)
and im assuming its too late to apply to UCSD's program if there is one....?
This is the new UCSD post-bac program: http://postbacpremed.ucsd.edu/index.cfm
It is not, as far as I know, part of the consortium, and is open to students of all backgrounds (not just disadvantaged). Unfortunately, the application deadline was back in January.
I'm in sort of the same boat. I'm waiting on two of my letters of recommendation to be received. I gave the Consortium a call this morning, and they said as long as the letter is post-marked by today, it will be considered. One of my former professors has been hard to reach, and for this reason, I am unsure if he's sent it in--even after reminding him several times. So don't worry, you're not alone!
Thank you for replying, your message helped me so much!! I hope yours gets in!!! Some of them are so encumbered with projects, classes, research, etc it's so hard to reach them :/. I finally got through to one of my professors this morning and she forgot and is fedexing it today lolol. Btw, do you know or remember where the contact number is? I tried the one on the website and all it did was say "US Post baccalaureate consortium" and beeped for a message recording.
Thank you for replying, your message helped me so much!! I hope yours gets in!!! Some of them are so encumbered with projects, classes, research, etc it's so hard to reach them :/. I finally got through to one of my professors this morning and she forgot and is fedexing it today lolol. Btw, do you know or remember where the contact number is? I tried the one on the website and all it did was say "US Post baccalaureate consortium" and beeped for a message recording.
Yeah my stuff got in today. The coordinator gave me the option of having the letter of recommendation sent as a PDF through e-mail, so it all worked out! The contact number is (916) 734-1886. It's probably the number you called because I got that message later in the day, too. I'm not sure what their office hours are, so maybe the office was closed? Not sure!
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