UIC College of Pharmacy Class of 2020 MMI Interview

[pharmluvr123]

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[travelgirl98]

does anyone know the acceptance rate of out of state/international students assuming they have a competitive resume? I am looking into this school however I attend a school currently out of state

 

[mendelevium]

does anyone know the acceptance rate of out of state/international students assuming they have a competitive resume? I am looking into this school however I attend a school currently out of state

Hi. you can take a look at these stats here:

• Estimated number interviewed for fall 2015 entering class: 450
• Estimated number accepted for fall 2015 entering class: 160 Chicago Campus, 50 Rockford Campus
• Estimated fall 2015 entering class size including early assurance and transfer seats: 210
• Estimated number of early assurance students advancing to the professional program: 14
• Estimated number of transfer applicants accepted: 0-5
• Estimated number of out-of-state applicants accepted: 55
• Estimated percent of males in 2015 entering class: 40%
• Estimated percent of females in 2015 entering class: 60%
• Estimated average GPA of accepted students: 3.4
• Estimated number of students to be interviewed: 450
• Is preference given to in-state applicants vs. out-of-state applicants? No
  • Number of IN-STATE seats available for fall 2015 entering class: Not Limited
  • Number of OUT-OF-STATE seats available for fall 2015 entering class: Not Limited

hope this helps.

 

[mendelevium]

Has anyone received an admission offer from UIC yet?

 

[dvg247]

I received my acceptance offer on January 14th.
I interviewed on January 13th so it was a one-day turnaround for me, I'm not sure if that's usually how they do it but definitely not complaining.

@travelgirl98 , I am out of state and was accepted. I really don't think it matters where you live as long as you're competitive - you're competitive.

 

[mendelevium]

I received my acceptance offer on January 14th.
I interviewed on January 13th so it was a one-day turnaround for me, I'm not sure if that's usually how they do it but definitely not complaining.

@travelgirl98 , I am out of state and was accepted. I really don't think it matters where you live as long as you're competitive - you're competitive.

congratulations!! did you already pay the deposit?

 

[dvg247]

@mendelevium , thank you! I JUST paid it. They sent me an email today confirming that they received my acceptance form and deposit. (Had to mail a check or money order and I sent it Monday). The deadline was this Friday (January 29th) so I was cutting it pretty close haha.

If you guys have any questions, feel free to ask me! Obviously I won't be giving out specific MMI questions.

 

[Sassy Pharm]

I received my acceptance offer on January 14th.
I interviewed on January 13th so it was a one-day turnaround for me, I'm not sure if that's usually how they do it but definitely not complaining.

@travelgirl98 , I am out of state and was accepted. I really don't think it matters where you live as long as you're competitive - you're competitive.

Wow Congratulations!
If you don't mind, can you release your stats?

I also wondering how many writing promps were given on interview day, and when you received inverview offer after you got email including all of your supplement were received.

Thank you.

 

[dvg247]

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[Sassy Pharm]

@Sassy Pharm , sure thing. This is all information and hours/time when I submitted PharmCAS.

November 6th - submitted my supplemental application.
November 10th - received an email saying I was done with Step 2 of the application process (met all GPAs and all my documents were in, etc) and my application was now being reviewed by the Admissions Committee (said it takes ~2-3 weeks for a decision)
December 8th - received an interview offer.
January 13th - interviewed.
January 14th - received an acceptance offer.

There was only 1 writing prompt the day of the interview.

Education:

• 6th Year Undergraduate Student, Double major in Biology and Neuroscience (graduating this semester)
• Overall GPA: 3.49
• Science GPA: 3.33 (I've received a C in Biology 1, Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology - retook Biology 1 for an A and Microbiology for a B)
• PCAT Composite: 92%
• 5 out of 6 Q-drops (I guess withdrawals from courses)
• Originally a Nursing Student that was 3 semesters from graduating that changed his mind to pursue Pharmacy - one reason why I'm a 6th year.

Extracurricular:

• Currently President of the Pre-Pharmacy organization
• Currently Chairman (President) of a Student Board at a hospital
• Volunteered at a local volunteer healthcare clinic and hospital (combined ~400 hours)
• Undergraduate Research Assistant for an alcohol dependence lab (~4 months when I applied)
• Shadowed Paramedics/Nurses in Labor and Delivery and ER (~60 hours)

Work Experience:

• Currently Pharmacy Technician (~5 months when I applied)
• Currently Teacher's Assistant for Statistics courses (taught for 11 semesters)
• Tutor for 1 semester for Statistics/Biostatistics
• And roughly 9-10 other part-time jobs in the past, all retail so LOTS of customer service

Awards (all filled out):

• Finalist for Student Employee of the Year Award (for Teaching Assistant)
• President's Volunteer Service Award - Gold Medal
  
• Miscellaneous things from my Pre-Pharmacy organization/scholarships

I am not trying to brag, I just wanted to provide as much information about my application as possible. I'm really open to helping other students realize that it's not all about GPA/PCAT (although I did do well on my PCAT by luck haha).

Wow, fabulous stats, and thank you for sharing your stats.
You deserved to be accepted.

 

[ggbridge]

did anyone who is out-of-state get any grants for the financial aid award package? I got nothing except loans...is that normal?

 

[lilsweetpea01]

Wow, they've made it really hard to get into now. I graduated last year...the experience was awesome. Get ready to have no life unless you'll live on campus and join a frat. 4th year is the best