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Anyone recieve an interview or acceptance letter (and accepted!) from out of state to UC San Diego? I just got an interview for February and am out of state (NY) and since they only accept about 8 out of state-ers, I wanna know if it's worth it to fly out there for the interview. What do you think?

 

[futuredruggist]

Anyone recieve an interview or acceptance letter (and accepted!) from out of state to UC San Diego? I just got an interview for February and am out of state (NY) and since they only accept about 8 out of state-ers, I wanna know if it's worth it to fly out there for the interview. What do you think?

I believe state of origin is not a factor in UCSD pharmacy admissions, but you should confirm by calling the school.

 

[dumbguy]

dont waste ur time if you're not perfect.
60 students overall. what a joke.

 

[evilolive]

I don't think it's that unreasonable, Michigan only has 65 spaces.

 

[OasisDwlr]

I thought that UCSD interviews ~250 students for 60 seats, which is a 25% chance of being accepted once you interview. This is similar for other CA schools (at least Western), so I think that you should interview. It sounds like dumbguy is jaded 🙄 but I think you should go for it!

 

[abt04]

I thought that UCSD interviews ~250 students for 60 seats, which is a 25% chance of being accepted once you interview. This is similar for other CA schools (at least Western), so I think that you should interview. It sounds like dumbguy is jaded 🙄 but I think you should go for it!

umm, 65 or even 60 students accepted each year is really small.
other california schools are still relatively easier to get in because they are already established and most are private schools. each CA school is different. UCSF takes people from 2.9 to 3.9 all really depending on your overall application. UOP, Western, USC, Loma etc.. are about the same stats (average 3.3 and on) and are also about the overall application.

dumbguy isn't really far from the truth cuz the average student who got into that school had a gpa above 3.6... im not lying cuz i know a few people who attend the school as well as i had a friend who was the student on the admission committee and he says if you have less than a 3.5 your chances are quite slim. with those of 3.2 or 3.3, he told me to save my money and dont bother applying. its discouraging to hear about this but its the truth.

but hey if you get the interview and you got some really good stats, i would still go for it. but its ultimately your decision. good luck!!😀

 

[Namexxx]

I don't think it's that unreasonable, Michigan only has 65 spaces.

Yeah, but not as many people apply there (only like 250-300). Mw, you're one of ~225 (from UCSD site) from a pool of ~1300 (from my rejection letter) invited to interview, that means you must be doing something right--I'd go if I were you
Plus, if you decide against going/don't get accepted, then you can at least take comfort in the fact that it's not even fully accredited yet 😉

 

[loneranger]

Yeah, but not as many people apply there (only like 250-300). Mw, you're one of ~225 (from UCSD site) from a pool of ~1300 (from my rejection letter) invited to interview, that means you must be doing something right--I'd go if I were you
Plus, if you decide against going/don't get accepted, then you can at least take comfort in the fact that it's not even fully accredited yet 😉

i like your way of thinking!👍

 

[senzabee]

I'm out of state and decided to go for the interview. I was excited at first, but then I got thinking like you did that it might not be worth it. I thought about it and just couldn't think of turning down an interview invitation at a decent school, even if my chances were slimmer than with other schools. I was about to decline though because I'm already flying into California TWO TIMES for other interviews (this trip being my third...there goes my next paycheck 😡). Don't think about the competition and your chances, think about whether it's a school you'd seriously want to go to. I'm going because although it's a new school, I want to see for myself what the facilities and people are like and be able to compare it to other programs. I am barely affording all of these plane tickets, but if you can afford it then I would say go 🙂 maybe we'll all see you there at the interview!

 

[abt04]

I'm out of state and decided to go for the interview. I was excited at first, but then I got thinking like you did that it might not be worth it. I thought about it and just couldn't think of turning down an interview invitation at a decent school, even if my chances were slimmer than with other schools. I was about to decline though because I'm already flying into California TWO TIMES for other interviews (this trip being my third...there goes my next paycheck 😡). Don't think about the competition and your chances, think about whether it's a school you'd seriously want to go to. I'm going because although it's a new school, I want to see for myself what the facilities and people are like and be able to compare it to other programs. I am barely affording all of these plane tickets, but if you can afford it then I would say go 🙂 maybe we'll all see you there at the interview!

hey, even though i said before that its a tough school, i still think going is better than not. dont worry, you and i are in the same club when it comes to expenses, i traveled to so many places this fall i can honestly say i spent about 2k or so on interviews alone.
but hey, its sooo worth it when u get a letter in the mail saying you are in. and to a good school too. I got accepted to mostly newer schools

 

[senzabee]

So here's my question: once you are invited to an interview at SD, is it an even playing field? I thought most interviews (most, hence this school might be different) invite candidates they feel are strong, and then use the interview as their basis for acceptance. Not saying that schools don't look back at the applicant's grades, gpa, etc. But I would think that if they don't like people with lower gpas, they just wouldn't bother inviting them in the first place. The committee could have found something they liked that would allow them to overlook a lower gpa, in which the interview would be the key factor. Does that sort of make sense?

And with an average gpa of ~3.6 with obviously many candidates having a 3.7+, there should be some students accepted who have a 3.4-5. They may be in the minority and have their odds against them, but it's not impossible and they could be just as great people as others. Maybe after all of the acceptance letters, we can really see what the acceptance trend is. But for now, we just gotta do our best 🙂

abt04: I'm definitely over $1k for flights alone, and I still have to book a room for the SD weekend. I definitely figure it'll be worth it if I get acceptances! Congrats on yours 😀