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I got a random email from UIC asking me to apply early even though I had no intention of doing so. I guess they send mass emails to everyone on pharmcas.
But at least according to the email, they indicated you have a better chance of getting in through early decisions. Didn't specify if it is significantly better or slightly better tho.
But at least according to the email, they indicated you have a better chance of getting in through early decisions. Didn't specify if it is significantly better or slightly better tho.
I hope it will be as soon as our GPA is verified. Has your GPA been verified yet?
Some info i got from the UIC emails
"What You Need to Do
In addition to completing the PharmCAS application, you must arrange for PharmCAS to receive all of your official transcripts and fee by the September deadline. If your application, transcripts, or fee arrive after the deadline, PharmCAS will automatically change your file from early decision status to regular status. To complete the early decision application process for UIC, you will also need to complete the PCAT & UIC Supplemental Form by the end of September. By early October, you will receive notification if you are invited on campus to interview."
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- Supplemental Application Invitation: Students who are verified through PharmCAS and are qualified will receive an email to participate. Most likely students will notreceive the invitation until after Sept. 8."
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I submitted on 9/3, I have received neither the invite nor the GPA verification by pharmcas 🙁
I submitted mine on 09/01. I know they will eventually get to us but the wait is killing me when I keep seeing ppl getting accepted already to other schools urghhh
I submitted on the 9/07 so I'll probably wait longer, but under the PharmCAS tab for GPA calculations it says it could take up to 5 weeks but from what I understand early decision typically has your supplemental being done by the end of September if interviews are to be in October...
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I don't know if this information is helpful or still true now, but when I met with Ms. Paula Fleming last year, she told me that if you get an invitation to fill out the supplemental application, then that means you get an interview. And if you don't, then that means no interview invitation.
Makes sense. On their admissions site, they mentioned that one gets an supplemental app invite after they deem your GPA satisfactory and that your PharmCAS app is completed and that other factors would come into play during and after the interview process.
Do you know of any pros/cons with both campuses? I just got my supp app invite and one of the forms do ask your preference in campuses and I've never been to either.
What schools have already sent out acceptances?
Well, Chicago is Chicago. Rockford is very isolated and there's not much out there. As for the school, Rockford classes are taught by professors in Chicago who lecture live so you don't have the professor there, it's through a webcam. The Chicago campus also has all the UIC resources like the gym.
Im curious, is there any advantage by going to Rockford? I am guessing smaller class size but how does that matter if the professors aren't even there?
Core classes are the only classes taught via long distance learning. Labs and recitations are taught by local faculty.
some ppl i know got accepted to Midwestern in Glendale, AZ T.T
Not applying there, but wow! And they already interviewed there? Or they weren't interviewed at all?
Also, for Pharmcas in the honors section did you write the earliest day (month/year) you received an honor (e.g. honor list) or the latest day you received it? Thanks!
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There's been multiple interviews already since early Sept and the school accepts you within a day or so.
For you question, I just put the latest day I received it.
Anyone know when UIC is sending out the interview dates for ED applicants? The 10/23 deadline is a month away.. 
Anyone know when UIC is sending out the interview dates for ED applicants? The 10/23 deadline is a month away..
What's the significance of the 23rd? Getting antsy, haven't gotten my GPA calculated yet.
It's the deadline for schools to make a decision of conditional admittance for early decision applicants.
I also applied early decision, transcripts went through on 9/02, but my GPA still hasn't been calculated... :/
Not so sure if early decision was the right idea, but I really want to go to UIC
If you really want to go there then it's the right idea.
Early decision is rarely the wrong decision. If you're worried about your GPA verification status, give PharmCAS a call and ask.
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My GPA was finally calculated and my app was just verified today!!!
Has anyone at this point received the supplemental app invite? If so how long did it take to receive it after being verified?
Has anyone at this point received the supplemental app invite? If so how long did it take to receive it after being verified?
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My GPA was calculated on Friday and I got an email within an hour to fill out the supplemental application.
I've heard that it's 5-6 stations: ethics, teamwork, professionalism, problem solving, and time management. Each station being around 5-7 minutes in length, so I'd probably look into forming what a brief but succinct response for those topics.
I submitted my supplemental last Tuesday and received an invitation yesterday. So about a week.
Anyone headed to the 10/17 interview date?
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Yep!
Nice, see you there. As someone who's been in CA, it'll be nice to travel to colder weather.
By the 23rd they should give us an absolute yes or no, if not then we can be put into the normal applicant pool which could be ~2 months.
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