INeed_aVaca
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What’s the attire for second look day?
BruhFacebook group at 302 :O
I think financial aid this year will be a bit delayed due to so many FAFSA issues.
Do we think UMass is still sending out acceptances?Facebook group at 302 :O
I sure hope so...Do we think UMass is still sending out acceptances?
So do we think over half these people will go somewhere else or are we waitlisted cooked?Facebook group at 302 :O
Did you get any active consideration emails between then and now?Waitlist just now for MD/PURCH. Interview 9/13 and 10/18 or something. IS applicant and this is my top choice -- now time for the wait
Nope, complete silence. Such a long wait, but I am so relieved it wasn’t a straight up R like I expected. I’m pretty sure they aren’t doing AC emails this year (someone correct me if I’m wrong)Did you get any active consideration emails between then and now?
when was your interview?+1 WL IS
when did you interview?+1 WL IS
this schools lack of communication is a huge red flag. I don’t understand how their admissions process can be so convoluted
This is how it appears to me:this schools lack of communication is a huge red flag. I don’t understand how their admissions process can be so convoluted
Ya quite salty at the moment lolUsername checks out
where are you from OOS, I have a suspicion that they tend to more quickly accept people from the west coastOOS and interviewed in Sept lol, no communication since
the west coastwhere are you from OOS, I have a suspicion that they tend to more quickly accept people from the west coast
This is how it appears to me:
- Accept as many OOS applicants as possible, right after their interview. Hope they decide to come here and pay the OOS tuition, so the school can bring in more cash.
- Start to accept IS applicants after OOS accepted applicants delcline their offers of admission. This minimizes the amount of students who are paying IS tuition, even if this means 7 months of silence post interview for IS applicants.
Real shady UMass.
Does the state law mandate a specific percentage of IS students admitted to Umass medical school, or is the percentage somewhat flexible?
Truthfully I've been suspecting that the OOS thing may be more money related than anything, so I've chosen to not take this whole debacle too too personally. The umass systems I'm pretty sure are in billions of dollars of debt.This is how it appears to me:
- Accept as many OOS applicants as possible, right after their interview. Hope they decide to come here and pay the OOS tuition, so the school can bring in more cash.
- Start to accept IS applicants after OOS accepted applicants delcline their offers of admission. This minimizes the amount of students who are paying IS tuition, even if this means 7 months of silence post interview for IS applicants.
Real shady UMass.
I tried calling earlier but didn’t get an answer. Might be worth a shot might not beHas anyone called admissions? Should I call and bug them, I'm assuming I'm getting the R anyway
As a current student, I can confidently assert that such practices are not characteristic of UMass. Given our status as a public institution, there's a minimum quota for in-state admissions. The silence surrounding your application could stem from various factors. However, if you haven't received a rejection, it's safe to assume your application is still under review.This is how it appears to me:
- Accept as many OOS applicants as possible, right after their interview. Hope they decide to come here and pay the OOS tuition, so the school can bring in more cash.
- Start to accept IS applicants after OOS accepted applicants delcline their offers of admission. This minimizes the amount of students who are paying IS tuition, even if this means 7 months of silence post interview for IS applicants.
Real shady UMass.
Many of my classmates and I are joining the Facebook group which is contributing to this increase.Bruh
Does the FB group for the Class of 2028 (now 304 members) also include some students from prior years?Many of my classmates and I are joining the Facebook group which is contributing to this increase.
I called financial aid recently and she basically told me to expect nothing as an OOS student. They have little need based institutional aid to give out and I think most of it goes to IS students. Your situation might vary though, it depends on your parents income as well.Does anyone know how friendly UMass is with giving scholarships or extra-funding? especially for those with OOS tuition rates
I called financial aid recently and she basically told me to expect nothing as an OOS student. They have little need based institutional aid to give out and I think most of it goes to IS students. Your situation might vary though, it depends on your parents income as well.
Did she mention if there's any merit aid available/if that has gone out already?I called financial aid recently and she basically told me to expect nothing as an OOS student. They have little need based institutional aid to give out and I think most of it goes to IS students. Your situation might vary though, it depends on your parents income as well.
They haven’t sent out anything yet because of the FAFSA delays. She said maybe mid April.Did she mention if there's any merit aid available/if that has gone out already?
They haven’t sent out anything yet because of the FAFSA delays. She said maybe mid April.
She has office hours every week, and is very nice and helpful. I’d recommend hopping on and asking her any questions you have. It’s 1 on 1 so you can ask anything you want.
This doesn't include loans though right? Not sure how I'll be able to fund medical school without student loans... 😅I called financial aid recently and she basically told me to expect nothing as an OOS student. They have little need based institutional aid to give out and I think most of it goes to IS students. Your situation might vary though, it depends on your parents income as well.
Current student as well, and I agree. The change in environment from the application phase in general to being an actual student as UMass is night and day.As a current student, I can confidently assert that such practices are not characteristic of UMass. Given our status as a public institution, there's a minimum quota for in-state admissions. The silence surrounding your application could stem from various factors. However, if you haven't received a rejection, it's safe to assume your application is still under review.
+1Sigh I am starting to lose my mind. Interviewed early January, sent a LOI 2-3 weeks ago. Mentally preparing for an R but hoping for a WL.