I was certain there would be some type of notifications going out this week...sounds like no one has heard anything but crickets....
We have continued to offer seats and invite for interview at the normal weekly pace. As for EFI status, updates are added to your file immediately and are seen by committee as they select the next group. Also EFI is a near terminal status and is defined on your UCF Dashboard in more detail.I was certain there would be some type of notifications going out this week...sounds like no one has heard anything but crickets....
Hey everyone! Just going out on a long shot here. Congrats to everyone on here making it thus far! Current third year undergrad student getting ready to take my MCAT in May and hopefully apply in June. You can see why my anxiety is already kicking in Anyway, im nervous about my MCAT. But besides that..I know UCF is big on research. I was wondering if that would help my application a lot?? I have a tremendous amount of research to put on my application like posters, presenting at a conference, papers etc... Just really want to know. This is my number one choice school and I am probably already assuming the worst for my exam.
Err the MSAR has it at $138,728.Just came across a remarkable statistic about UCF. Is it true the average graduate here leaves with only about 13k in debt?????
Err the MSAR has it at $138,728.
(I like your number better)
Good Man! So there is no authority out there beyond AAMC/MSAR stats -- they get all of the real stats because they run the application process. All of the magazines earn big bucks on their med school issues. They get their data directly medical programs; ie. "medical school derived," therefore questionable in nature? The magazine process of determining the "best" is seriously flawed. Do your own research, spend the time (not your money) to determine which schools appears to fit your goals. Visit those schools; observe and talk to their students.Haha well unfortunately in terms of credibility, Id put MSAR over Startclass. Thought it was too good to be true still 140 is not bad at all..
Terminal in what regard? Can you elaborate? Thanks!Also EFI is a near terminal status and is defined on your UCF Dashboard in more detail
It basically means thats where students are placed before a possible interview selection. However, many students have such status and only the ones that the committee selects, hop on a plane for an interviewTerminal in what regard? Can you elaborate? Thanks!
How do we submit an update for UCF? Do we submit it through the Attachments tab?
Some posted earlier in the thread, scan the past to find them please.Any current students available to answer some questions for me?
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I emailed myself an official transcript and then uploaded it to the attachments section. Not sure if there is a deadline in submitting the updates, though.I want to send an update with my fall semester grades and cant decide if I should attach my unofficial transcript of an update letter with the grades in them- suggestions?
I emailed myself an official transcript and then uploaded it to the attachments section. Not sure if there is a deadline in submitting the updates, though.
Can I upload two documents, or does it only allow for one? Haven't uploaded anything yet, and I want to also upload my transcript. Thanks!
You can upload a maximum of three documents to the attachments section, including updated transcripts. Additional LORs can be submitted to UCF COM through your AMCAS application.Can I upload two documents, or does it only allow for one? Haven't uploaded anything yet, and I want to also upload my transcript. Thanks!
Make it a PDF, and include your letter and transcript all in one. That way you only use up one of your possible uploads.Can I upload two documents, or does it only allow for one? Haven't uploaded anything yet, and I want to also upload my transcript. Thanks!
Stop teasin and give us interviews!! @RELGood news in the early match: 8 for 9 matched in urology (4-4) and ophthalmology (4-5).
Should thank you letters be sent at all after interview day?
+1. REL himself even said that they request we don't, it is not a "trick" or a "test" and that the interviewers have been informed they shouldn't expect thank you notes. I think they just don't want a ton of applicants spamming the physicians with multiple emails each week when they are already busy enough.Nope. They were pretty adamant about that at my interview day. I definitely had the urge to, but ultimately didn't and was accepted.
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@REL It says on the website that UCF COM offers interviews up until March. So if we don't get an interview invite in the month of February, does that mean we don't have a chance. I have had an "EFI" status for the past 4 months.
Thanks
Click on "Attachments", where you can upload up to 3 PDFs files. Just type up your updates and attach it!Does anyone know how to submit an update on our dashboard? I don't see a "submit update" option or anything like that.
I just checked and mine still says EFI. It's probably just a software glitch.I had an EFI status since I've been complete since july, and I checked today and its no longer there D: , has this happened to anyone else
I had an EFI status since I've been complete since july, and I checked today and its no longer there D: , has this happened to anyone else
My EFI status has disappeared also.
when does jan 20 interview group here back
2.2... They anticipate accepting 180 outright for 120 seats, then pulling another 80ish off of the waitlist.How many acceptances are offered per seat, typically?
Only the admissions office would know that. I'm sure you could call and ask.are they done offering interviews?
Spend time going through this thread and other past UCF threads, there are some specifics in there. I'd say there's a pretty fair mix of behavioral and traditional type questions from each of your interviewers. I find googling "behavioral interview questions medical school" and writing out thoughtful responses helpful for preparing I was not asked about scores or grades. The interviews are meant to be low-stress, so when your nerves (understandably) start going into over-drive, remind yourself of this.Any light on the interview day? What faculty members do you meet with? Are most questions situational/ethics based or about the applicant? Any questions about scores/grades? Are the interviews open or closed? Hardest questions?
Any light on the interview day? What faculty members do you meet with? Are most questions situational/ethics based or about the applicant? Any questions about scores/grades? Are the interviews open or closed? Hardest questions?
Spend time going through this thread and other past UCF threads, there are some specifics in there. I'd say there's a pretty fair mix of behavioral and traditional type questions from each of your interviewers. I find googling "behavioral interview questions medical school" and writing out thoughtful responses helpful for preparing I was not asked about scores or grades. The interviews are meant to be low-stress, so when your nerves (understandably) start going into over-drive, remind yourself of this.
The interviewers can be non-faculty members. The questions are what you would traditionally expect. No trick questions for me, but somebody else may have had a different experience. I don't think they have access to your grades or MCAT score, but they do have access to other parts of your application. I really did get the feeling that my interviewers were trying to make the best case for me for an acceptance. I believe they write up a report the submit to the admissions committee once they are done interviewing you, but they are not part of the admissions committee.
UCF was the most open about their admissions process, which was very refreshing. I hope more schools start to follow their lead instead of keeping applicants guessing till the end.
Best of luck. I hope the interview goes well for you.
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Aw man, I thought they meet today and we find out tomorrow.They said the committee meets next week, February 8th, so sometime after that.
Aw man, I thought they meet today and we find out tomorrow.
My biggest weaknesses are being too excited and mildly impatient.