2023-2024 UC San Diego

[mz1217]

Sorry if this has already been asked, but does anyone know how SD perceives LOI for someone on the WL?

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[porco2715]

Sorry if this has already been asked, but does anyone know how SD perceives LOI for someone on the WL?

I can't necessarily speak to their perception but only my process- I was waitlisted in a previous cycle and they didn't accept updates until a certain point in the cycle (late April for me). In that late April email they mentioned specifically they were open to accepting LOIs/updates, so I can't imagine it would hurt you and could possibly help you (given you submit it at the time they ask for it). Someone please correct me if this has changed this/last year but that was how my cycle went!

 

[LancesDragonite]

I can't necessarily speak to their perception but only my process- I was waitlisted in a previous cycle and they didn't accept updates until a certain point in the cycle (late April for me). In that late April email they mentioned specifically they were open to accepting LOIs/updates, so I can't imagine it would hurt you and could possibly help you (given you submit it at the time they ask for it). Someone please correct me if this has changed this/last year but that was how my cycle went!

Same thing happened last cycle when I was WL

 

[Woop99]

just send me the R already

 

[Shmoof]

just send me the R already

Literally same like i can't reach out i'm just sitting here waiting for the sweet release of death (R)

 

[Woop99]

Literally same like i can't reach out i'm just sitting here waiting for the sweet release of death (R)

I asked them for the status back in January and they never responded 😭😭😭 like pls js do it already, end my misery

 

[sowu064]

Does it hurt to send an email asking about whether they are still sending II at this point? I am genuinely confused by how my August application still has not updates.

 

[Woop99]

Does it hurt to send an email asking about whether they are still sending II at this point? I am genuinely confused by how my August application still has not updates.

please do...they never responded to me and in their File Complete email they said it would only take 3-4 months to reach a decision

 

[soupkitchens]

Feb 6ers our time has come, only one week left of waiting. I'm gonna go ahead and say it: each and every one of us will get in. congrats everyone!

 

[plantz54]

Here's the link to the GroupMe for accepted students!

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where did you get the link for that group? I never got an email for it.

 

[deleted1087189]

I submitted mid-September and I am just assuming it’s a hold or rejection at this point and moving on — maybe a miracle will happen lol

 

[diamonddocs]

Does anyone know if they are still sending out PRIME IIs?

 

[zakimran23]

I haven't even been put on hold.

 

[Woop99]

I haven't even been put on hold.

same

 

[deleted1087189]

I haven't even been put on hold.

Same but I’m assuming they’re gonna do a massive hold wave after all IIs are sent out and then reject later lol

 

[LancesDragonite]

Same but I’m assuming they’re gonna do a massive hold wave after all IIs are sent out and then reject later lol

I don't think they will hold people after interviews are finished. Last cycle, they put some hold people on another hold in case someone did pull out of an interview slot, but that seemed to be rare.

 

[Woop99]

I don't think they will hold people after interviews are finished. Last cycle, they put some hold people on another hold in case someone did pull out of an interview slot, but that seemed to be rare.

so really, we're all just waiting for a fat R 😖

 

[deleted1176037]

Is UCSD done interviewing? I have not gotten an R or an II or a hold yet.

 

[Dougieb]

Is UCSD done interviewing? I have not gotten an R or an II or a hold yet.

Same

 

[dancegal16]

Is UCSD done interviewing? I have not gotten an R or an II or a hold yet.

same

 

[mz1217]

I'm currently WL here, and it's one of my top choices, but I'm also waiting to here back post-II on a few other top choice schools, so I'm considering sending a LOI. If I get rejected from those before SD asks for updates/LOI, I can still send a LOI, right?

 

[LancesDragonite]

I'm currently WL here, and it's one of my top choices, but I'm also waiting to here back post-II on a few other top choice schools, so I'm considering sending a LOI. If I get rejected from those before SD asks for updates/LOI, I can still send a LOI, right?

Why would getting rejected from those other schools prevent you from sending a LOI? Tbf, I'm not sure how much UCSD values LOIntent over LOInterest anyways

 

[HeyBabyBoy72]

Idk if anyone said this but they don’t take letter of interests and only letters of intent?

 

[katmatcha]

I'm currently WL here, and it's one of my top choices, but I'm also waiting to here back post-II on a few other top choice schools, so I'm considering sending a LOI. If I get rejected from those before SD asks for updates/LOI, I can still send a LOI, right?

From what I understand, they don’t really look at LOIs until April/May which is when waitlist movement occurs. If I remember correctly from interview day, they will send an email around that time requesting any updates/LOIs from WL applicants.

Edit: Dear lord I sent this on mobile and did not realize how big it was. So sorry...

 

[LancesDragonite]

Idk if anyone said this but they don’t take letter of interests and only letters of intent?

They do take LOInterest when they give the green light to send in updates and letters, at least they did last cycle

 

[mz1217]

Sorry, I think this has been asked before, but what does waitlist movement look like here?

 

[katmatcha]

Sorry, I think this has been asked before, but what does waitlist movement look like here?

30-35 off of a 300 person waitlist, so 10-15% movement.

 

[Woop99]

if it helps anyone, on their website it says they interview through end of March in case you're still waiting for an II

 

[SunkenTreehouse]

Tomorrow is the day 🤫 unless they postpone for a week

 

[cantwaittodeletethis]

Any mph prime program II?

Yes i had one!

 

[cantwaittodeletethis]

Just fyi- they let us know at yesterday's interview that decisions will be released (A/WL/R) for 2/29 interview on 3/15. So I'm assuming that everyone from before 2/29 who hasn't heard yet will find out then too. Hope that helps someone!

 

[bluejay09]

Just fyi- they let us know at yesterday's interview that decisions will be released (A/WL/R) for 2/29 interview on 3/15. So I'm assuming that everyone from before 2/29 who hasn't heard yet will find out then too. Hope that helps someone!

3/15 for PRIME or regular MD decisions?

 

[cantwaittodeletethis]

3/15 for PRIME or regular MD decisions?

regular MD

 

[embaddie]

3/15 for PRIME or regular MD decisions?

they also said PRIME would most likely come out the week following the regular 3/15 decisions

 

[bluejay09]

they also said PRIME would most likely come out the week following the regular 3/15 decisions

Awesome thank you!!🥰

 

[whatsupdoc28]

For those who got the A, did they call first??

 

[SunkenTreehouse]

IS WL

 

[BenzeneToluene]

Seems like it depends on the day honestly. I didn’t get an A call at all and just got an email. Meanwhile some days, it looks like everyone gets a call.

 

[soupkitchens]

IS WL

 

[myaccount18]

OOS A! Im in total shock! They called first and then email! Praying each and every one of you hear some great news as well.

 

[marble rye]

IS WL

 

[NutellaOnMySpoon]

OOS WL HOOORAH!!!!!!!

 

[drdelulumedstudent]

IS ACCEPTANCE I AM SCREAMING BURST INTO A MILLION TEARS :"")

 

[drdelulumedstudent]

is there a group me for accepted students ?

 

[HardKnockLyfe]

Congrats to everyone who received As today. When did ya’ll interview?

 

[NutellaOnMySpoon]

It doesn’t seem like UCSD rejects anyone post-interview cause I’ve haven’t seen a post-interview rejection reported

 

[nerdthebird]

It doesn’t seem like UCSD rejects anyone post-interview cause I’ve haven’t seen a post-interview rejection reported

I remember seeing stats that they interview about 900 people, waitlist about 300 people, and accept 140, so there must be post-II R's somewhere in there

 

[mysteryman020]

Ppl don’t want to post their loses just their wins!

 

[marble rye]

It doesn’t seem like UCSD rejects anyone post-interview cause I’ve haven’t seen a post-interview rejection reported

I just took a quick scan through the 2021-22 & 2022-23 UCSD threads, and a handful of folks reported post-ii rejections during both cycles. I agree that there’s probably a lot of underreporting.

 

[FutureDrCoochies]

I remember seeing stats that they interview about 900 people, waitlist about 300 people, and accept 140, so there must be post-II R's somewhere in there

I think 140 is the class size, so they probably admit a bit more than that; maybe double the class size or a bit less? Regardless it's not enough to account for post-II R so you're right there must be some people that get hit with it unfortunately.