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I got a call today at 3:30 telling me that they want me to come for an interview. Its Dec. 3 from 12 to 4!!. Its about damn time.
I didn't expect a call and I didn't expect anything this soon, I'm stoked😀 😀 .
I didn't expect a call and I didn't expect anything this soon, I'm stoked😀 😀 .
When did you guys send in your applications??
Mid July
I sent my application on June 10. Zurich, your stats are better than mine, so you will be getting a call for sure. Good luck.
Shizzle, my interview is also on Dec. 3 from 12-4. We'll see you there shizzle.
Openwyd,
Small world huh, see you there, and good luck!
Small world huh, see you there, and good luck!
Nice, congradulations guys. Good luck and let us know how it went.
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If you guys dont mind, how are all of your stats that UIC accepted to interview you?
And congrats, good luck! 😀
And congrats, good luck! 😀
DoctorSaab,
I have a ~3.5 GPA (3.3 sci) with a 19/19 DAT.
I have a ~3.5 GPA (3.3 sci) with a 19/19 DAT.
Check out the stats pages, they have everyones for the most part.
GPA 3.35ish (will be rising after this semester of all A's)
Science GPA: same
DAT: 22AA/19PAT
Plus I go to UIC right now, which helps a little bit from what I've heard.
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nice 🙂
Are you guys juniors, or senios in college?
I'm only a sophomore (1st semester) right now. I'm planning on taking my DAT's next summer. I too am from IL 😀
Do you guys know out of how many candidates does UIC accept to invterview?
Are you guys juniors, or senios in college?
I'm only a sophomore (1st semester) right now. I'm planning on taking my DAT's next summer. I too am from IL 😀
Do you guys know out of how many candidates does UIC accept to invterview?
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Can't give an answer on the number of invites for interviews, but I can say that if you get an interview you have a pretty good chance at UIC, as well as for most schools. They'll accept a good 70-80 percent of those who get interviews. I hope I fit into that stat. (I gotta get prepared for this thing and nail it).
Can't give an answer on the number of invites for interviews, but I can say that if you get an interview you have a pretty good chance at UIC, as well as for most schools. They'll accept a good 70-80 percent of those who get interviews. I hope I fit into that stat. (I gotta get prepared for this thing and nail it).
Openwyd (and anyone else gettin an interview here),
I saw in some previous posts that a couple of your interviews have been kinda laid back. Don't want to scare you or anything, but UIC, from what I've been told by an advisor, is a little more serious. Interviews aren't one on one, so expect a few people, and it should take no less than 30min. The advisor said that they will also ask some scenario Q's. I've only interviewed at Boston so far and it was a piece of cake, so I've gotta brush up on my skills for this one. I'm sure we'll be fine, just wanted to let you know what to expect.
Obviously this info isn't from experience, but it came from a UIC college of dentistry advisor (she came to speak to our pre-dental club)--just want to share the knowledge.
I saw in some previous posts that a couple of your interviews have been kinda laid back. Don't want to scare you or anything, but UIC, from what I've been told by an advisor, is a little more serious. Interviews aren't one on one, so expect a few people, and it should take no less than 30min. The advisor said that they will also ask some scenario Q's. I've only interviewed at Boston so far and it was a piece of cake, so I've gotta brush up on my skills for this one. I'm sure we'll be fine, just wanted to let you know what to expect.
Obviously this info isn't from experience, but it came from a UIC college of dentistry advisor (she came to speak to our pre-dental club)--just want to share the knowledge.
Got a call today. Interview on Dec. 4th at 9 A.M. where are you guys staying at before the interview?
Shizzle,
Thanks for the advice on the interview. You never do know how each school will be. It is nice to know that I have to be prepared for this one. The nice part is that I have two interviews (UIC and UNLV) in three days. I can prepare for one and I will already be set for the next one. I appreciate your warning. Thanks
Doctorsaab,
I finished undergrad in May 2002 and have taken some time off. Good luck on the DAT next summer. It is not too bad. If you do the work in your classes and prepare for it, then you will be fine.
Zurich,
Congrats on your interview. I knew it was only a matter of time. Z is the last letter in the alphabet, if that is how they did it.???? Anyway, I am planning on staying with a buddy of mine that lives near Chicago.
Thanks for the advice on the interview. You never do know how each school will be. It is nice to know that I have to be prepared for this one. The nice part is that I have two interviews (UIC and UNLV) in three days. I can prepare for one and I will already be set for the next one. I appreciate your warning. Thanks
Doctorsaab,
I finished undergrad in May 2002 and have taken some time off. Good luck on the DAT next summer. It is not too bad. If you do the work in your classes and prepare for it, then you will be fine.
Zurich,
Congrats on your interview. I knew it was only a matter of time. Z is the last letter in the alphabet, if that is how they did it.???? Anyway, I am planning on staying with a buddy of mine that lives near Chicago.
Thanks openwyd, good luck at UNLV also.
ShizzleDDS,
You go to UIC, can you reccomend a hotel close to the school? I need to get on this asap.
ShizzleDDS,
You go to UIC, can you reccomend a hotel close to the school? I need to get on this asap.
I really don't know of anything except really ritzy ones downtown. Nothing is in walking distance either, so you'll have to end up taking a taxi no matter where you choose.
Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
Thanks, UIC isn't the best in providing options for interviewees. I think I'm going to stay downtown though. Good luck at your interview, i'm sure you'll do well.
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Congratulations for those who got to the interview. In UIC, once you get to the interview, you are in a really good stand. They narrow the applicants from between 650-750 to 150 competitive applicants. They interview 110 and accept 65. These are numbers from the director of admissions at UIC. So be confident ! and good luck 🙂
openwyd,
I PMed you.
I PMed you.
Just got back from the interview. Liked the school alot more than I thought I would. I'll definatley go for the in-state tuition, and the omfs section of the school was very nice. What did you guys think??
Ryan
Ryan
Zurich,
I also had a very positive opinion of the school. You usually don't hear too many good things about it, but I was overall impressed. The school itself seems nice, and they're supposed to be upgrading (and have been for a while) over the next few years. The faculty was really nice also.
I also had a very positive opinion of the school. You usually don't hear too many good things about it, but I was overall impressed. The school itself seems nice, and they're supposed to be upgrading (and have been for a while) over the next few years. The faculty was really nice also.
Yah, the only think I could be worried about was the patient scheduling. Also, the school is kind of in the ghetto. Can you reccomend anywhere to look for housing?
The area really isn't that bad, my opinion is biased though caused i've lived here for four years. It isn't the best part of Chicago though. I would definitely live close, don't want a long commute to put more stress on top of school. I would reccomend living east of the dental school, somewhere in between Ashland and Racine. My bro lives around that area, the places are actually really nice, but they get expensive.
How did your interview go?
How did your interview go?
It went very well. Hopefully I get in...i got grilled about coming from S. Illinois though. I expected it, so I wasn't nervous at all.
Did anyone get ahold of the school today? I've been trying all afternoon, and cannot get through.
Same here, I woke up early and have been calling ever since. No answer every time. I'm pissed, I've been waiting so long for today, and they don't even answer, they shouldn't have said that we can call if this was what they had in mind. Their answering machines said to check infosource, but I don't think that will be updated until friday.
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Hey shizzledds, did you hear anything yet?
Same thing again today. Called like 10 times and no answer. No update either on infosource.😡 😡 😡
Hey everybody, I'm sure I ran into a bunch of you during the interview lunch at UIC. I've been trying to find out about decisions and there never seems to be any reply. I've also tried e-mail and nothing. Did they mention anything about maybe recieving a letter by mail before the end of the year or was it supposed to be by phone? AS for infosource I checked the list today and UIC doesnt participate. Anyways, best of luck to everyone.
I was told at my interview that they would update infosource as soon as the decisions were made. I think they are just waiting to send out letters though. Good luck guys.
UIC (like pretty much every other school) is getting a SIM lab within the next few years. Not sure if the '08 class will get to use it, but nice nonetheless. The preclinic labs were descent IMO, and the Second year ones were brand new. Compared to all of the other schools i've visited, I would say their facilities are very good.
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Hey, can anyone describe the letter the acceptance came in? My ******ed brother has been calling UIC with no avail for two weeks now, and today he gets a letter---but he's at the gym and isn't here to open it. Any help?
Never mind, I just got my answer from another thread. So, pending any mishap after the letter opening, I think I can say that ShizzleDDS got accepted to UIC. Don't take my word for it, though.
Yessssssssssssss!!! The acceptance letter finally came, Merry Christmas to me!! Good luck everyone, I hope you end up as happy as I am right now.😀 😀 😀
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