I don't think it would. Don't be too hung up on grades, you were offered an interview because they know you're academically good enough. Based off the waitlist website and the waitlist email, they are quite clear that nothing you can say or do will influence your spot on the waitlist. Best to let it play out.
Does this mean additional application updates will not be taken into account post-WL?
I think they mean submitting more letters of recc won't matter, but you are encouraged to be sending letters of interest, "It is not necessary to submit additional letters of recommendation, letters of reference, etc., as these will not influence an applicant's place on the waitlist. We do encourage waitlisted applicants to periodically contact the Admissions Office affirming their continued interest "
What level of formality do you guys think they mean when they say "periodically contact?" Are these full on LOI's or can they mean phone calls
I would assume letters of interest or intent or updates. I doubt they want people calling their office
Definitely not phone calls
Yeah I think they mean update letters/letters of interest and letters of intent via the application portal.
i'm unwell thank you for asking. looks like there was WL movement this time last year but doesn't sound like anyone's seen any yet 😭
There is a Facebook group link on the accepted students page of Larner. You can request to join.
Maybe? There is much, much more that goes into a medical school acceptance than a single semester GPA.
I think if you have new information to update them, then it probably doesn't hurt.
I have moved your post to the Vermont thread as that is where you will most likely hear from existing students or applicants in the local area.
You'll get good experience at either. Will it be the same experience as a school in a major city? Probably not, but people travel hours (not because of traffic but because of distance) to go to UVMMC so you will see lots of interesting pathologies. Not a ton of ethnic diversity but lots of socioeconomic diversity across VT. Some high acuity patients choose to go to Boston, though. I know a few people who went to UVM and they were able to get great hands-on training with more autonomy than big-name academic centers. As long as you are competent and enthusiastic you will get great training.
I’m hoping we’ll see some movement soon, let’s keep the hope alive!
Nothing other than the FAFSA estimation. Really hoping scholarships come through
SAIC same thing.
They're heavy on in-person learning but it seems like most of it is optional based on talking to students. I got to sit in on a few classes and they were very interesting though.
Congrats to all the recently accepted folks
There is a facebook group link on the "useful links" tab on the accepted students page. Overview, Admitted, Larner College of Medicine Admissions, Larner college of Medicine at the University of Vermont
ME TOO! congrats future classmate 🫂🫂
Congratulations!!! When did you send your LOI?
Last week
i sent mine in at the end of march
Its been like 6 months since i interviewed but if i recall i think their curriculum emphasizes in person class for the most part
We were told that the classes are recorded and not mandatory during Closer Look. They let you know about mandatory sessions when they come up. From the students I talked to it seemed like about half preferred to just watch recordings at home and the other half went to lectures, but it was not mandatory.
Business casual for clinical functions. Get a lightweight fleece for 40-60deg weather and a heavy down/puffer jacket for when it gets really cold. Layer in sweaters etc as needed. At least one pair of waterproof boots for walking around campus, it's snowy or sleet/muddy for like 7-8 months.
Are you saying the "Your Student Aid Index (SAI)" number is the same as EFC? I thought EFC would be 0 since we file as independent now on the FAFSA, also my family will in fact be contributing 0 lol
I think that’s why they renamed it, because the SAI/EFC has always looked at how much the people technically financially responsible for you—your parents when you’re still an undergrad or yourself once you turn 24 (I think that’s the age). Essentially the SAI is how much you should be able to reasonably pay towards your academic fees (theoretically).
I’m late, but I received a scholarship email on 4/29
Were you accepted off WL?
