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UCSF Interviews
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yes they do. not that many people have gotten interviews there, it seems.
More invites should be coming out; I just got mine via email today! I think it's safe to believe this one's real (unlike the last invite fiasco). It sounded like there were quite a few open slots too throughout their Oct dates. I'll be there Oct 22nd. 🙂
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Congrats... would you mind my asking when you submitted your secondary? Like how long of a gap was there in between submitting and getting an interview?
Mailed supplemental on 8/14.
UCSF was one of the schools, when I interviewed that was slow about getting interview invites out. I think they called me in early October and offered me an Early November interview. It think that november interview date was int he middle of the month and that the mostly started interviews aroudn the end of october. Which, frankly, makes sense as they are currently in orientation for the start of the first year's first quarter, so they probably need to finish that up, start the year for all the other 3 classes, and then start interviewing.
I mailed my UCSF secondary out 9/7, got an application complete email 9/13, and got an interview invite 9/29...pretty fast moving, compared to the other schools.
For instance, I'm DYING to hear from UOP!
Especially since I'm hoping I can interview at both schools to save on cross country flying time.
For instance, I'm DYING to hear from UOP!
Especially since I'm hoping I can interview at both schools to save on cross country flying time.
wow that was fast for you... the previous poster had like a month gap.
thats because UCSF didn't start handing out interviews until about 2 weeks ago
Got a UoP invite on Friday, Oct 25 was the earliest date offered, so that's somewhat of an update for you.
Supp marked as complete from UCSF 2 weeks ago, guess I'll see how that goes.
just wondering...
for the interview, it seems as though they invite many people to one interview day...does anybody know how many people? and i'm also curious as to why they interview closed file?
thx.
for the interview, it seems as though they invite many people to one interview day...does anybody know how many people? and i'm also curious as to why they interview closed file?
thx.
they have about 15 or so per interview day which, from my experience, is about the average. AZ had 4 while USC had like 30!!
They have a closed file interview so they can get an unbiased opinion of you, which I think is a great idea.
ill be there october 26th in the morning!
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email asking for secondary 8/9
sent the secondary around 8/25-9/1??
email confirmation that file is complete 9/13
email asking for interview morning of 9/28
called 10/1 and scheduled the interview for 10/12
Ironically, I was touring their campus on 9/28 (afternoon) and the admissions/interview coordinator came and talked to our group. If I had checked my email that morning, I would've seen the interview notice and could've talked to him in person. I didn't read the email until the next night
sent the secondary around 8/25-9/1??
email confirmation that file is complete 9/13
email asking for interview morning of 9/28
called 10/1 and scheduled the interview for 10/12
Ironically, I was touring their campus on 9/28 (afternoon) and the admissions/interview coordinator came and talked to our group. If I had checked my email that morning, I would've seen the interview notice and could've talked to him in person. I didn't read the email until the next night
Does anyone have a hotel reccomendation?
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I'm going there this weekend. Never been before, so I hope it's a good pick. I figured you really can't go wrong for the location, pricing, and reviews. I'll let you know how it turns out.
I called them today, and the earliest ucsf interview is on the first week of December. I don't know where you guys are getting this October thing from!
I thought u got into dental school last yr. I didn't think you'd still be applying. 😕
😱 I love how you rained on her parade like that!! What was she trying to accomplish with the whole, "Full up till December" bit? I know for a fact that they aren't full in November. Some people are so strange. She also claimed to have taken the DAT in April and that her test had Physics on it!👍👍👍
lol, we had the same problem with her last year...she's a notorious sdn harasser. notice she cleared her predents profile right after i posted that 🙄
Has anybody that scheduled an interview received an e-mail confirmation? I would like to book my flight and hotel, but I'm scared to do so until I receive a confirmation, just in case. If you received a confirmation, how long did it take for them to send it to you after you called to schedule?
Thanks!
Thanks!
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im getting soo anxious...i still havent gotten the real invite...that fake invite really threw me for an emotional spiral...😳
It was a joke. sheesh. And I purposely tried to make it a fairly obvious one too! Just seeing who has the good sense to recognize that. Just seeing who has good judgement and who is gullible.
I received a confirmation letter via postal mail about a week after I scheduled the interview. If you spoke with them on the phone and have a set date, you should be fine to schedule flights, hotels, etc. I was scared too, given the 1st rescinded invite, so I called to confirm. It might put your nerves at ease if you called.
Well if you actually called and scheduled then you should be OK. They send a paper mail confirmation but it doesn't have your actual interview date on it. Well mine didn't it was generic.
I call them ~every 3 days to ask, "do I have an interview..yet?"
My AADSAS still says invited for interview. I just need that confirmation e-mail. Please...
oh hyphae..im trying to keep the hope alive...but fwef my emotional well is running dry
hey guys 1 day after the "fake invite" i got a real invite. So keep your hopes up!
Thanks! Don't worry, we all worked really hard! The way I see it, there are still lots of interview dates left so expect an invite soooon!
thx...but im getting the feeling..im the only one still waiting in sdn...🙁
Don't worry....i'm waiting too...
I have a feeling tha the people who got the fake invite will all eventually get the real email; most likely it is some data entry errors or delays on the part of UCSF. In any case UCSF is one of those schools that invites a lot of people, so there should be plenty of spots left.
i hope ur rite...
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Ur not the only one.
A couple of weeks ago they accidentally updated everyones status on AADSAS to invited for interview. Unfortunately it was over a weekend and so no one could call until monday...and it turned out to be a mistake. Fortunately some of us have just gotten the real deal.
