Wow congratulations WhittyPsyche!!! That's so amazing, you definitely deserve it
Must have been a bit scary to commit to UCSF before getting financial aid info, so I'm glad it all worked out in the end!
Wow congratulations WhittyPsyche!!! That's so amazing, you definitely deserve it
Wow congratulations WhittyPsyche!!! That's so amazing, you definitely deserve it
Must have been a bit scary to commit to UCSF before getting financial aid info, so I'm glad it all worked out in the end!
How does that work for UCSF years then? Does UCSF give a separate aid package? Since it sounds like that's a Berkeley specific grant. Also would you mind sharing the name?
I had asked Tracey about scholarships after my interview, and she had mentioned two full tuition scholarships for only the 1st year are offered. However, didn't mention anything like yours (which I understand to be potentially 3 years of full tuition plus stipend).
Any idea when the MS2's start with the Bridges curriculum? I am trying to tentatively plan a family celebration and ideally would organize for towards the end of the summer between MS1/2.
This year our summer runs from 6/3 through 8/6.
Did anyone else go through that JMP document share from Tracey and get extremely intimidated?
First exam on the second week, weekly exams, cumulated exam in the 5th week?!
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FYI received the MD program Fin Aid Package. Very happy with it!
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Also received FA package and not happy.
MD-only.
Also received FA package and not happy.
I just saw your other post. I am guessing the JMP package sucked as it wasn't in your decision for your top 3 choices.
Obviously you know full well I am biased. But I never want to be in cold w at her again, coming from New Haven in the last year. For that reason alone all the money is worth avoiding Michigan.
I came into this process expecting to follow the money, but over this long journey I've realized my happiness was more important. I had full offers elsewhere and I came to the Bay before even seeing the package because I was sure I would be the happiest here. Don't underestimate or undervalue your happiness, this process is grueling as it is.
Your worst case scenario, monetarily, is still below the national average.
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My JMP package was atrocious and I will likely withdraw within the next week or so. I loved the program -- I really did. The combination of a masters project and the PBL curriculum really sold me. But I'm not willing to take on that high of a loan burden with the intent on going into academic medicine.
Did you guys/gals receive e-mail notifications letting you know the aid package was available?
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You're commuting all the way up to SF from PA??Yeah the program itself is amazing. I'm actually leaning towards the USCF program for many reasons, especially if I get into PRIME there. But I'm moving into Palo Alto area, and know you're also considering Stanford. So if you want any input on the city of Palo Alto feel free to PM.
Good luck with your decision!
Edit: should say *moved* as I live in Palo Alto as of yesterday lol
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What do you guys know about obtaining residency for tuition purposes after the first year?
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This link makes it seem like most students receive in-state tuition after M1, but I would be interested to hear if this is really the case for current students. After doing some research it seems like a pretty complicated process.
You're commuting all the way up to SF from PA??
Ah, that makes sense. Yeah PA is definitely a great place to raise kids, and the drive to SF is beautiful! I've lived ~15 mins from PA almost my whole life and absolutely love it, so I get where you're coming fromYeah I will. I did the commute 5 times when I was here a few weeks ago at varying times around rush hours and it was a very quick and easy drive. I'm from D.C. Where you take 2 hours to go 30 miles, bumper to bumper. So that commute is like heaven, great views too!
This was the best case scenario for my family, with my kids being school aged and having a dog. Both my interviewers also live in PA and encouraged it too, then I found the perfect house and it was a done deal lol.
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Ah, that makes sense. Yeah PA is definitely a great place to raise kids, and the drive to SF is beautiful! I've lived ~15 mins from PA almost my whole life and absolutely love it, so I get where you're coming from
What do you guys know about obtaining residency for tuition purposes after the first year?
California Residency | UCSF Student Financial Aid
This link makes it seem like most students receive in-state tuition after M1, but I would be interested to hear if this is really the case for current students. After doing some research it seems like a pretty complicated process.
I've heard otherwise. Since it's a public school they are very strict and have some stringent requirements to be considered in-stateAs far as I'm aware, everyone in my class (rising MS3s) who applied to be considered in-state was able to do so after first year.
I've heard otherwise. Since it's a public school they are very strict and have some astringent requirements to be considered in-state
some astringent requirements
Given the above conversations, it seems like there may be some movement on the JMP waitlist. Do you know how it works if mid-April or say on April 29th, someone gets off the waitlist but doesn't have their financial aid package yet? Do they still only have til April 30th to decide (and may have to potentially forfeit that acceptance of the waitlist given they can't make an informed decision)?
This is slightly off topic, but I am planning on being a re-applicant this upcoming cycle. Did anyone in a similar position use the optional essay to explain why they are a re-applicant, and how they've improved (especially on the activities front)? Or is this essay strictly an activities essay?
Congrats! So which one are you going to opt for?
Congrats! So which one are you going to opt for?
Have you heard anything re: this?Long shot but anyone familiar with the JMP alternate list? How many people are on it and how many might get off? Got the news earlier this week
Has anyone picked UCSF over UCLA or UCSD? Please send me any input that put you over the edge. Having the hardest time deciding between these schools and the clock is ticking.
I picked UCSF over UCSD back during my cycle, mostly because location was #1 for me and I wanted to be in NorCal. That being said, I'd recommend looking into how all 3 of those schools do 3rd year if you can find that information - if I knew UCSF's policies beforehand, I probably would've at least considered UCSD a lot more than I did.
What specifically would you suggest we look out for in 3rd year policies?
Just to see if you like them, honestly. Like for me, location was #1, so finding out after making the commitment that most med students here have to do a rotation in Fresno was disappointing (not to mention that it was annoying that they'd tried to hide this). Not necessarily a deal breaker, but would've been nice to make the decision of whether I was willing to risk that myself.
Just see if it's how you'd want to do 3rd year - would be a good tiebreaker between schools imo.
is there anything else you felt that UCSF might not excel at? or caused you to have doubts?