New Year, New Thread!!! Discuss Away!!!

I'm looking at adding this school to my AACOMAS and am I little surprised that I just now stumbled upon it. It seems great on paper. Especially with the early clinical experience and systems based approach. Would any current students be able to comment on what they think about the location and curriculum? I'm also curious about where they do clinicals and how that works. Anyone else looking at applying here?

I'm still on the waitlist (Not looking like I'm coming off either. Oh well, gap year's not bad. I'm using it for massage school, because why not?), but I can tell you that they're changing the curriculum this year. There used to be two paths, problem-based and lecture, and now there's just one, which is supposed to contain elements from both. I loved Lewisburg when I visited for interview. It's a small town, but they have a Walmart and a couple other big chains in addition to all the smaller businesses. OOS tuition SUCKS, but there is a possibility of a fellowship that pays tuition years 3-4 (well, 3-4-5, since it extends your education by a year), so I'm hoping to be able to go for that.

You should check out the last couple year's threads for more info.

My application just finished being verified last week. This school is my number one choice. The city is beautiful and the students all seem to really like the school. I know they pre-screen their secondary applications so I am crossing my fingers that I get one. Anybody have an idea of the earliest they send them out?

Judging by last year's thread, sometime in August.

It looks like the year before that it was in July. I wonder what changed...Probably the number off applicants, I read on their website they got 3200 last years. That seems like a lot for a rural school.

They get more like 5000.

Ya but only 3200 were complete according to Aacomas. Unless I'm reading it wrong. Which is entirely possible.

Gotcha. Is this including their 10% increase in apps this year? WVSOM is on the rise. I think their application structure (needing to complete a secondary only if chosen for an interview) appeals to many per-meds.

Interview here...it is a great school. Only downside is mandatory in-state third-year rotations. Make your fourth year count.

Gotcha. Is this including their 10% increase in apps this year? WVSOM is on the rise. I think their application structure (needing to complete a secondary only if chosen for an interview) appeals to many per-meds.

Interview here...it is a great school. Only downside is mandatory in-state third-year rotations. Make your fourth year count.

Im excited to go there! Im crossing my fingers for an interview. I dont mind the mandatory in state rotations so much. Are you a student there?

Most DO schools ARE rural, though. And it's an awesome school.


Well, I only looked at last year's thread, and there WERE July comments, but they all said decision deferred. Hm...guess the July interview/secondary invites just didn't post.

But, yay waitlist, I don't have to do this again! Also, hello doublefrick, I do believe we're in the same boat here, are we not?

Most DO schools ARE rural, though. And it's an awesome school.


Well, I only looked at last year's thread, and there WERE July comments, but they all said decision deferred. Hm...guess the July interview/secondary invites just didn't post.

But, yay waitlist, I don't have to do this again! Also, hello doublefrick, I do believe we're in the same boat here, are we not?

Hey there!

Yes, we were, but I was accepted to another school for this year, where I will be attending. WVSOM was my second choice. It is also a great school...Congrats!! :)

Well judging by the small volume of chatter for WVSOM in this thread vs the other school specific threads I would say less people may be applying there this year. But that's just wishful thinking!

Could just be a small volume because no one had gotten a secondary yet...

Could just be a small volume because no one had gotten a secondary yet...

or maybe not alot of people are on the ball this year and will be applying latter. :D fingers crossed.
Does anyone one know what wvsom's secondary involves.? thanks

or maybe not alot of people are on the ball this year and will be applying latter. :D fingers crossed.
Does anyone one know what wvsom's secondary involves.? thanks


Agreed! I can only hope that we are just that much more ahead of the crowd!

Hey there!

Yes, we were, but I was accepted to another school for this year, where I will be attending. WVSOM was my second choice. It is also a great school...Congrats!! :)

Congratulations! Pity I won't see you next fall, though.

or maybe not alot of people are on the ball this year and will be applying latter. :D fingers crossed.
Does anyone one know what wvsom's secondary involves.? thanks

Last year's essay question:

Please state your reasons for wishing to become an Osteopathic Physician and why you feel WVSOM should consider you as a member of this year's class.

Congratulations! Pity I won't see you next fall, though.

Thanks! Congrats to you and good luck :)

Could anyone let me know what the LOR requirements are? Thanks!

Could anyone let me know what the LOR requirements are? Thanks!

One letter from a science professor and one from a DO.

Good luck to everyone applying this cycle!

So who's OOS and just wants to get in no matter the price?

So who's OOS and just wants to get in no matter the price?

me lol

So who's OOS and just wants to get in no matter the price?

+1 :) HPSP will cover my costs anyway hah.

I just found out about WVSOM. I like their secondary process. Does anyone know if they're OOS friendly?

Good luck to all applicants.

I just found out about WVSOM. I like their secondary process. Does anyone know if they're OOS friendly?

Good luck to all applicants.

Yes they are. A decent chunk of their students are from out of state.

+1 :) HPSP will cover my costs anyway hah.

Be careful with the HPSP because with $50k/yr for tuition, HPSP may not cover all of it. There is a cap they put on tuition which is dictated in your contract. I'm not sure what it is but that's what I heard from other HPSP forums. I would inquire with (a couple) of recruiters for your branch to verify what the cap is. I would read the other forums on HPSP info and if your not prior ROTC, look also into the Financial Aid Program (FAP) as well.

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=189443

Sorry that was a tangent to this thread so if you have further questions, feel free to PM me.

Be careful with the HPSP because with $50k/yr for tuition, HPSP may not cover all of it. There is a cap they put on tuition which is dictated in your contract. I'm not sure what it is but that's what I heard from other HPSP forums. I would inquire with (a couple) of recruiters for your branch to verify what the cap is. I would read the other forums on HPSP info and if your not prior ROTC, look also into the Financial Aid Program (FAP) as well.

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=189443

Sorry that was a tangent to this thread so if you have further questions, feel free to PM me.


Hey, thanks for the info. Yeahh I pretty much did all the research already. Coming from a military family I have a lot of connections, so the recruiter I spoke with said they'll cover the entire tuition no worries. Just need to get accepted, which is the hard part ha. Full tuition + signing bonus + 2k monthly stipend is fine with me :) plus I want to serve my country, so it all works out.

any secondaries yet?

any secondaries yet?

You will only have to do a secondary if you get an interview invite!

You will only have to do a secondary if you get an interview invite!
coolio! hopefully soon

You will only have to do a secondary if you get an interview invite!

Wow really? Thats super cool...What about LORs?

Wow really? Thats super cool...What about LORs?

Same

Wow really? Thats super cool...What about LORs?

Their website says you can send in the LORs anytime you want, even before getting the interview invite, but it doesn't sound like it can help you get an interview by sending them early. Who knows...

They want a letter from a D.O. and a letter from a pre-med advisor, committee, or professor.

Their website says you can send in the LORs anytime you want, even before getting the interview invite, but it doesn't sound like it can help you get an interview by sending them early. Who knows...

They want a letter from a D.O. and a letter from a pre-med advisor, committee, or professor.

The tour last year said it doesn't help but you need them in before you interview

The tour last year said it doesn't help but you need them in before you interview

Thanks!

Has anybody received a username and pin yet for the application checklist? WVSOMs website says they send them out when they receive your aacomas.

Has anybody received a username and pin yet for the application checklist? WVSOMs website says they send them out when they receive your aacomas.

Nope, nothing yet. I don't think they are going to give that to everyone unless you are offered a secondary.

Nope, nothing yet. I don't think they are going to give that to everyone unless you are offered a secondary.

Thats what I thought at first but then I found this on the website. Which makes it sound like you get one before the secondary to check on the status of your documents.

https://my.wvsom.edu/Applicants/Applications/Appcheckstatus/index.cfm

Hey I got an e-mail saying I was deferred (pending my MCAT scores).

So they ARE screening now. Obviously someone is looking at the applications.

App sent from AACOMAS 6/24

Hey I got an e-mail saying I was deferred (pending my MCAT scores).

So they ARE screening now. Obviously someone is looking at the applications.

App sent from AACOMAS 6/24

Interesting, my app was also sent 6/24. I have not gotten any email. My app is complete with LORs. When did they send you the email?

haven't gotten any emails regarding status. and still waiting.....

haven't gotten any emails regarding status. and still waiting.....

Same here. I guess all we can do is wait and see what happens. Good to know someone is looking at apps now though, so maybe we will hear something sooner rather than later.

I don't know how many of you have been watching the weather here in Lewisburg has been crazy and the power and water have been out at the school for the past week thanks to a freak once in a century storm. So if it takes a little while to hear don't worry too much they are working on things.

Just wondering if anyone has received the secondary app prompt for 2012-2013; if so can you please post it on the thread? I saw the prompt from 2011-2012 posted above, but just wanted to make sure it is the same for this year. Thanks.

Just got an email from WVSOM saying they received my primary, and included instructions for registering on their website to follow the status of my app. Anyone else?

Just got an email from WVSOM saying they received my primary, and included instructions for registering on their website to follow the status of my app. Anyone else?

yep:thumbup:

Just got an email from WVSOM saying they received my primary, and included instructions for registering on their website to follow the status of my app. Anyone else? Got the e-mail as well, what is everyone's "status" coming up as? Mine doesn't seem to be displayed? Thx!

Edit ~> I was able to login and check status, "In Progress - Decision Pending" *Fingers are Crossed*

yep:thumbup:

I got the same email today, but the login/pin doesn't work! Has anybody had the same problem?

EDIT: Nevermind....I just saw that copy-pasting it from the email doesn't work!

Got the e-mail as well, what is everyone's "status" coming up as? Mine doesn't seem to be displayed? Thx!

In Process - Decision Pending

!!!!

Decision Deferred

"Decision Deferred" status indicates a hold status while your application is being reviewed and until a final decision is made, i.e. our office may wish to wait for fall grades or require updated MCAT scores before making a final decision. For more information please see link to General FAQ page below.


DAMN

In Process - Decision Pending

!!!!

I just got an email as well. It was working and say's Decision Pending. However, my Applicant Checklist came up as a white page with the words "Failure to.....". Called the school and a nice lady told me that last year the pin number was 6 characters long and this year the applicants receive 8 characters long. So the IT guy will handle it.

Another thing, the admissions lady said that they just received the application and will take about another week before secondaries are sent out. Hopefully !:xf:

no email for me yet but mine was released on the 5th

no email for me yet but mine was released on the 5th

Admissions lady told me that they just received the first batch and they will be getting another batch soon. If you wanna know, mine was release 6/24. So I guess yours is in the next one. ;)

Decision Deferred

"Decision Deferred" status indicates a hold status while your application is being reviewed and until a final decision is made, i.e. our office may wish to wait for fall grades or require updated MCAT scores before making a final decision. For more information please see link to General FAQ page below.


DAMN


are you scheduled to retake the MCAT or something?

are you scheduled to retake the MCAT or something?

Nope just didn't get my MCAT score in on time. AACOMAS revised my MCAT and GPA so hopefully it will change. I sent them an email and the women said they would review my MCAT and get back to me next week. She also said she is sorry for taking so long but they got 400 applicants in the first batch :(

Admissions lady told me that they just received the first batch and they will be getting another batch soon. If you wanna know, mine was release 6/24. So I guess yours is in the next one. ;)

thanks!

Admissions lady told me that they just received the first batch and they will be getting another batch soon. If you wanna know, mine was release 6/24. So I guess yours is in the next one. ;)

Yea 400 applications with the first batch..

Thats a lot of reading for a school that screen :eek:

I just got an email as well. It was working and say's Decision Pending. However, my Applicant Checklist came up as a white page with the words "Failure to.....". Called the school and a nice lady told me that last year the pin number was 6 characters long and this year the applicants receive 8 characters long. So the IT guy will handle it.

Another thing, the admissions lady said that they just received the application and will take about another week before secondaries are sent out. Hopefully !:xf:

I got the email as well. "Decision pending." Released 06/24. So the lady told you that the will have interview decisions in a week!?! That is much earlier than last cycle. I looked at the old threads and it looks like the earliest secondary invites went out in Aug. I will be checking my email regularly! Here is Hoping for some good news!

I feel like a bunch of secondary invites are about to pop up towards the end of July. I'm gonna be keeping an eye out for this school. Wish I had somewhat decent stats to apply this cycle. Good luck to all applicants.

I got the email as well. "Decision pending." Released 06/24. So the lady told you that the will have interview decisions in a week!?! That is much earlier than last cycle. I looked at the old threads and it looks like the earliest secondary invites went out in Aug. I will be checking my email regularly! Here is Hoping for some good news!


NOT interview decisions. Just deciding on secondaries... If you think about it and give it another week, then it will be about the 3rd or 4th week of July when they reach a decision. And when they are emailed out than it will be august. So like the old thread said " earliest secondary invites in august":xf:

NOT interview decisions. Just deciding on secondaries... If you think about it and give it another week, then it will be about the 3rd or 4th week of July when they reach a decision. And when they are emailed out than it will be august. So like the old thread said " earliest secondary invites in august":xf:

Good point just getting ahead of myself a bit. I really want the interview here. :xf:

NOT interview decisions. Just deciding on secondaries... If you think about it and give it another week, then it will be about the 3rd or 4th week of July when they reach a decision. And when they are emailed out than it will be august. So like the old thread said " earliest secondary invites in august":xf:

Good point just getting ahead of myself a bit. I really want the interview here. :xf:

not sure if this has already been said here, but Im pretty sure a secondary invite=and interview invite. Did you get their colorful email sent out yesterday? Or two days ago, I forget now...heres what they say:

Only those applicants who are selected for an interview will submit a supplemental application and fee! The required forms will be available on your status page after an interview invitation is sent to you by e-mail.

good luck all

not sure if this has already been said here, but Im pretty sure a secondary invite=and interview invite. Did you get their colorful email sent out yesterday? Or two days ago, I forget now...heres what they say:

Only those applicants who are selected for an interview will submit a supplemental application and fee! The required forms will be available on your status page after an interview invitation is sent to you by e-mail.

good luck all

This is true. Consider yourselves lucky like it's a courtesy: you have to invest time and money in the secondary with a BANK interview. So apply here! Good luck!!!

Im having problems so far with this -_-. Supposedly they dont have my new mcat score on file when they should so I was deferred...hopefully this gets fixed soon...

Im having problems so far with this -_-. Supposedly they dont have my new mcat score on file when they should so I was deferred...hopefully this gets fixed soon...

When did AACOMAS get your new one?

changed to In Process - Decision Pending- and the women was even nice enough to email me and say they changed it from deferred because they had received my revised app..

Come on lady luck :cool:

When did AACOMAS get your new one?

while ago, but apparently the problems solved now since i got an email with login info from them

Under review! I'm excited for this school.

Is everyone who is posting their status update getting e-mails to get their ID and pin?

Yup

When people go to your application checklist what does your "application preferences" say?

When people go to your application checklist what does your "application preferences" say?

Mine says "1". I think it means which campus we requested to be preferred on, but I could be wrong.

Mine says "1". I think it means which campus we requested to be preferred on, but I could be wrong.

I am so confused because mine says 99999999999999

I am so confused because mine says 99999999999999

Well then that must mean you are on the 99999999999999th campus. Durr. Haha. Guess it doesn't mean campus preference...

Well, unless you guys know something I don't, there's only one campus anyway?... (but I don't know what that means either, sorry.)

mine says 1 also lol.

Maybe I am going to the super secret special new campus

Well, unless you guys know something I don't, there's only one campus anyway?... (but I don't know what that means either, sorry.)

Haha I meant like either the Virginia campus or the Carolinas campus.

Haha I meant like either the Virginia campus or the Carolinas campus.

I think you're thinking about Edward Via in Virginia who has a site in the Carloinas. West Virginia has only one campus.

I think you're thinking about Edward Via in Virginia who has a site in the Carloinas. West Virginia has only one campus.

LOL! Oops! I completely forgot this was the West Virginia thread. Sorry. All this MCAT studying must be getting to me haha :smack:

Maybe I am going to the super secret special new campus

Good job! YOU BROKE THE WEBSITE!!!

Or reality.

:P

Well I got the log in a week ago and still says decision pending...ugh I hate the stress. This is the second time I have applied (last year I only applied to VCOM and in January) so I am looking at this as my first real attempt. I really like the school and my LOR is from a recent grad...just hope they read it. LOL


ahhhh

So, people are already getting secondary invites here? I don't think I've had anything yet...

So, people are already getting secondary invites here? I don't think I've had anything yet...

The first wave of secondary invites is supposedly coming out at the end of this week. So no, no one has received a secondary yet. The reason it takes longer is because a secondary invite = interview invite, so they're screening our primaries hardcore.

The first wave of secondary invites is supposedly coming out at the end of this week. So no, no one has received a secondary yet. The reason it takes longer is because a secondary invite = interview invite, so they're screening our primaries hardcore.

Where did you hear that getting a secondary equals an interview? That's cool

Where did you hear that getting a secondary equals an interview? That's cool

Every year this has happened

I still don't have any log in info..... I was released on 6/24 .....

I guess decisions are coming out because I just got one that says I am on hold (decision deferred). Great...

I guess decisions are coming out because I just got one that says I am on hold (decision deferred). Great...

hold for what I wonder? isnt that only for when you dont have a mcat score in or something?

I guess decisions are coming out because I just got one that says I am on hold (decision deferred). Great...

My status just changed to "Decision Pending" from "In Process - Decision Pending"

A sign of good things to come?:xf:

I guess decisions are coming out because I just got one that says I am on hold (decision deferred). Great...

You and me both Gsun88. Got the same e-mail. Guess they're waiting on my MCAT in August or something.

You and me both Gsun88. Got the same e-mail. Guess they're waiting on my MCAT in August or something.
I don't have an mcat scores pending, guess I'm screwed lol

I still don't have any log in info..... I was released on 6/24 .....

Anybody else in this boat? I haven't received anything from them either and I was released on 6/24 too.

mine still says in process- decision pending :o

mine still says in process- decision pending :o

ditto.

Went from decision pending to deferred today. All my stuff is complete and the message says they are still evaluating my app! :confused:

I still don't have any log in info..... I was released on 6/24 .....

email them and see whats up or call

Did you guys get an email for the secondary or is this one you can just find on their website and send it in? I haven't heard anything yet and I was released on 6/24

Did you guys get an email for the secondary or is this one you can just find on their website and send it in? I haven't heard anything yet and I was released on 6/24

Haven't heard of a secondary being sent yet, at WVSOM secondary invite= interview invite

Haven't heard of a secondary being sent yet, at WVSOM secondary invite= interview invite

So what's all this log on stuff everyone's talking about then? Does it mean that they send you an email so you can check the status of your primary being screened?

So what's all this log on stuff everyone's talking about then? Does it mean that they send you an email so you can check the status of your primary being screened?

Correct

Just got the "decision deferred" e-mail.

Your application was placed on hold (="decision deferred") after an initial review. Please note that your file will be reviewed again at a later date. This is an ongoing process and it is undetermined when a revised decision will be made. Any future status updates will be communicated to you via e-mail.

Damn it WVSOM

damn guys, im getting nervous now...

has anyone received good news?

i got the same email...do they actually review your file again, or is there no hope?

damn guys, im getting nervous now...

Your application was placed on hold (="decision deferred") after an initial review. Please note that your file will be reviewed again at a later date. This is an ongoing process and it is undetermined when a revised decision will be made. Any future status updates will be communicated to you via e-mail.

Damn it WVSOM

Just got the "decision deferred" e-mail.

i got the same email...do they actually review your file again, or is there no hope?

Is this typical for everyone because it is still early?
or
Is it a GPA/MCAT thing?

Is this typical for everyone because it is still early?
or
Is it a GPA/MCAT thing?

I'm definitely hoping this is for everyone or maybe they don't have my new mcat score.
I just got the "decision deferred" email as well.
My retake stats are 3.7/3.6/35. Previous mcat was a 26

I'm not sure, but I don't have any updates on my MCAT or GPA, so my application should be on hold for any reason. I still got the decision deferred e-mail though.

sorry, i meant to say, my application shouldn't be on hold for any reason*

Yep, im in the same "decision deferred" boat as everyone else. I guess this is another way to filter.

I'm definitely hoping this is for everyone or maybe they don't have my new mcat score.
I just got the "decision deferred" email as well.
My retake stats are 3.7/3.6/35. Previous mcat was a 26

wow with those stats im surprised you were deffered. mine still says the same thing but i guess well see what happens...

i literally checked my email and the login thing like 50 times in the past 30 minutes -.-

i literally checked my email and the login thing like 50 times in the past 30 minutes -.-

Oh you too?

I got the same e-mail but I still don't even have a login to go to the online site..... I think they forgot to send it to me or something, I dunno. Weird.

I am still "in process-decision pending"

stats:

cGPA: 3.7
sGPA: 3.47
MCAT: 30

I got the same e-mail but I still don't even have a login to go to the online site..... I think they forgot to send it to me or something, I dunno. Weird.
Same thing and same e-mail received today. Does everyone think that they put everyone on this list?

I have a feeling that they are not putting everyone on the "deferred" list. IMO it wouldn't make sense if they were putting everyone on it to review again at a later date. If that were the case why bother telling everyone they are deferred?

when did everyone who was deferred receive their initial email (with login/status check info) from WVUSOM? I received mine on 7/13, so about a week ago. I suppose though, they haven't really looked at my application yet...

when did everyone who was deferred receive their initial email (with login/status check info) from WVUSOM? I received mine on 7/13, so about a week ago. I suppose though, they haven't really looked at my application yet...
I never got a login e-mail from them. I felt like I had good status for this school. 3.83 GPA 26 MCAT and strong underserved volunteer work.

Just got a deferred email from them. First time I've received anything from WVSOM. Oh well...

Hmm, seems like we all got that deferred e-mail. Did ANYONE hear good news??? Weird...

I'm still waiting...

Just got a deferred email from them. First time I've received anything from WVSOM. Oh well...

same here

WVSOM is a state school any WV residents here get deferred?

Just got a deferred email from them. First time I've received anything from WVSOM. Oh well...

me too :( ...but I'm glad I'm not the only one! Sounds like the majority of people were deferred (maybe a state residency thing?). Hopefully they'll review our applications again soon!

decision deferred...

Haven't gotten an email yet.... Mine still says decision pending

Haven't gotten an email yet.... Mine still says decision pending

ditto :o

Just got a deferred email from them. First time I've received anything from WVSOM. Oh well...


Same here.

Same here.

Ok something is up here. People with high stats are getting deferred too? That's a little nuts. Maybe its cause they aren't giving out interviews yet and we are just really really early.

Due to a hiccup with my transcript on my primary, none of my stuff went in until late August, so I can't offer any personal input here. However, looking at last year's thread, the pattern seems to be the same. Most people were deferred in July, and then started receiving secondaries/interview invites in August.

So do not panic! There is hope. ^_^

Ok something is up here. People with high stats are getting deferred too? That's a little nuts. Maybe its cause they aren't giving out interviews yet and we are just really really early.
You are right. They only offer a limited amount of interviews, thus they are waiting to get a greater n to see what the applicant pool looks like. We are super early :-)

You are right. They only offer a limited amount of interviews, thus they are waiting to get a greater n to see what the applicant pool looks like. We are super early :-)

Sometimes its hard to remember that SDN is comprised of narcotic pre-meds who think applying in August is late hahaha. Just got to keep that mindset in check

How long after application was released before you guys got emails? number one choice. Nervous!!

How long after application was released before you guys got emails? number one choice. Nervous!!

Roughly 2 weeks. I was in the middle of the July 4th week though so. Good luck!

Roughly 2 weeks. I was in the middle of the July 4th week though so. Good luck!
thank you so much! keeping my fingers crossed. Good luck to you to! silly how they place people as decision deffered already, but last year they switched many back to pending or interviews in august i think.

So good to hear I'm not the only one getting deferred. I was surprised it came so early, thought my stats were ok 3.36s 3.57c 29. It makes sense though to put us on hold while more applications come in. I would be more nervous if they were starting invites and I was still on hold

Sometimes its hard to remember that SDN is comprised of narcotic pre-meds who think applying in August is late hahaha. Just got to keep that mindset in check

Oh, gee, I hope not.

Anyway, I included WVSOM on my AACOMAS app... still waiting to be verified.

that does make sense to hold earlier applications to get an idea of the applicant pool, but then why go through the trouble of sending e-mails and changing statuses to "decision-deferred" why not keep it as "decision-pending" ?

did anyone just get an e-mail from wvsom about an interest survey? it looks very similar to a supplemental, but im not sure, anyone else receive it?

did anyone just get an e-mail from wvsom about an interest survey? it looks very similar to a supplemental, but im not sure, anyone else receive it?

I did receive it as well. It definitely looks like a secondary...

I did receive it as well. It definitely looks like a secondary...

Looks like a secondary but I doubt it is. It is weird they would have you put your ID number and etc though.

My guess is that since you don't get a secondary until you're already selected for an interview this serves as an additional data-mining device as to further separate candidates for prospective interviews (and thus, secondaries).

I also received the interest survey this morning and my status is "In Process-Decision Pending" and has been for roughly 2 weeks

no survey for me...received the initial email on 7/13

.

Never mind. Received and completed said survey...

Looks like a secondary but I doubt it is. It is weird they would have you put your ID number and etc though.

What I think is funny is that the email says that I recently received an email with a user ID and pin but...this is the first email I've gotten from them. Ever. Lol

received survey as well.. but i am decision deferred as of now..

received survey as well.. but i am decision deferred as of now..
When did everyone first receive the survey? Did you get deferred after submitting the survey?

What I think is funny is that the email says that I recently received an email with a user ID and pin but...this is the first email I've gotten from them. Ever. Lol

I just called them up about my pin and stuff. Annette, in the admissions office and the same on who sent the email is super nice!

When did everyone first receive the survey? Did you get deferred after submitting the survey?

If you check the dates of the posts mentioning the survey you will see that everyone got them this morning.
At least I'm pretty sure they were only sent out today.
Most of us have been decision deferred for at least a week already.

I received the same survey email, my status still says in process decision pending

has anyone been able to confirm whether or not the "decision deferred" status/email means we are just really early and need to wait longer, or if it means that we are not going to get an interview at all?

i also got the survey and ended up filling it out. im still in process.

Just submitted the survey. I've had the "decision deferred" status for about 2 weeks now also.

When did everyone first receive the survey? Did you get deferred after submitting the survey?


before

I received the survey this morning and submitted it. My status is still "In Process - Decision Pending"

Did anyone receive a conformation email after they submitted the survey?

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Thats what I thought at first but then I found this on the website. Which makes it sound like you get one before the secondary to check on the status of your documents.

https://my.wvsom.edu/Applicants/Applications/Appcheckstatus/index.cfm

not necessarily. I received a pin number and login info but the email itself states no secondary unless invited to interview. so....i don't really understand the need for providing login information prematurely.

has anyone been able to confirm whether or not the "decision deferred" status/email means we are just really early and need to wait longer, or if it means that we are not going to get an interview at all?

As per what we saw in the last year forum, apparently everyone got deferred in July. Also, some of the guys deferred had incredible stats and it just wouldn't make sense to be deferred. So I would go with the assumption. Unless you want to call up and ask.

As per what we saw in the last year forum, apparently everyone got deferred in July. Also, some of the guys deferred had incredible stats and it just wouldn't make sense to be deferred. So I would go with the assumption. Unless you want to call up and ask.

But if you are going to defer everyone anyway, then why bother telling them? If they aren't going to make a decision about interviews until a little later in the cycle then there is no reason to tell the applicants at all that they are being deferred. Seems like an unnecessary step to me....

But if you are going to defer everyone anyway, then why bother telling them? If they aren't going to make a decision about interviews until a little later in the cycle then there is no reason to tell the applicants at all that they are being deferred. Seems like an unnecessary step to me....
This happens due to automatic emails sent from their systems. They rank everyone and put them on hold. Then when the time comes they start picking from that group. This is also a common thing in other schools. But all do not have automated emails. Again, we are all very early. Good luck to everyone.

good point, i guess we just have to wait and see

As per what we saw in the last year forum, apparently everyone got deferred in July. Also, some of the guys deferred had incredible stats and it just wouldn't make sense to be deferred. So I would go with the assumption. Unless you want to call up and ask.

Bah, alas, I checked my status and it reads:
In Process - Decision Pending

So I'm assuming that's not deferred. What zee heck. For what it's worth, my stats are relatively low (2.9 sGPA, 3.33 nonsci, 3.11 cGPA) and my MCAT was a 23Q. Taking the new one tomorrow to go beast mode honey badger status and hopefully er, NOT get a 23.
Pending versus deferred. wth!?

APRILGITA- were you deferred before and now you are pending?

But if you are going to defer everyone anyway, then why bother telling them? If they aren't going to make a decision about interviews until a little later in the cycle then there is no reason to tell the applicants at all that they are being deferred. Seems like an unnecessary step to me....

Yea well, I am not admissions so I can't really comment on it haha.

Yea well, I am not admissions so I can't really comment on it haha.

Yeah I guess it was meant to be more of a rhetorical question.

APRILGITA- were you deferred before and now you are pending?

I was never deferred, only decision pending from the start. I was verified July 16th so.... meh?
GOD DAMN I JUST WANT INTO THIS SCHOOL.

ah, losing it.

As you may know WVSOM traditionally carries their alternates over from the previous year. I am an alternate for this year. If I don't get accepted this year I am automatically accepted for next. But they have to wait to see if any spots open up for this year. First day of class is Aug 6. So they have until then to accept any alternates for this year. I would be surprised to see much movement on the new applications until after then. Last I heard there were around 75 alternates and I have heard of only a few that have gotten in or dropped off the list. They are probably waiting to see how many spots they will need to fill for next year before they start making any big decisions.

As you may know WVSOM traditionally carries their alternates over from the previous year. I am an alternate for this year. If I don't get accepted this year I am automatically accepted for next. But they have to wait to see if any spots open up for this year. First day of class is Aug 6. So they have until then to accept any alternates for this year. I would be surprised to see much movement on the new applications until after then. Last I heard there were around 75 alternates and I have heard of only a few that have gotten in or dropped off the list. They are probably waiting to see how many spots they will need to fill for next year before they start making any big decisions.

Thanks for the info!

Hey guys, first time here on this forum and have to say it's been really helpfully hearing what everyone else has been getting from the school.
Like some of the other people, I am still in Decision Pending on the WVSOM page. However, underneath it, I received the following message with a link stating:

"Supplemental Application
Supplemental Application Instructions... Fee information is included on application.
Click Here for Supplemental Application Form"

Is this what everyone else has been getting as well? Hopefully this is a good sign
I also received the survey about a week ago like everyone else.

I just have "in process decision pending"

Hey guys, first time here on this forum and have to say it's been really helpfully hearing what everyone else has been getting from the school.
Like some of the other people, I am still in Decision Pending on the WVSOM page. However, underneath it, I received the following message with a link stating:

"Supplemental Application
Supplemental Application Instructions... Fee information is included on application.
Click Here for Supplemental Application Form"

Is this what everyone else has been getting as well? Hopefully this is a good sign
I also received the survey about a week ago like everyone else.

I can't say for sure but it sounds like you got a secondary invite which only comes with an interview invite. I would call to verify to see if you can start on the secondary!

I can't say for sure but it sounds like you got a secondary invite which only comes with an interview invite. I would call to verify to see if you can start on the secondary!

Thank you for your response! Will do and hopefully everyone else gets a similar response on their page as well soon!

Hey guys, first time here on this forum and have to say it's been really helpfully hearing what everyone else has been getting from the school.
Like some of the other people, I am still in Decision Pending on the WVSOM page. However, underneath it, I received the following message with a link stating:

"Supplemental Application
Supplemental Application Instructions... Fee information is included on application.
Click Here for Supplemental Application Form"

Is this what everyone else has been getting as well? Hopefully this is a good sign
I also received the survey about a week ago like everyone else.

when did your page update?

when did your page update?

I just checked today for the first time since I first received my password and user.

The page essentially looked like this (Looks like there's two things they want):


Applicant Status

Welcome Bryan...

Decision Pending

Supplemental Application
Supplemental Application Instructions... Fee information is included on application.
<Click Here for Supplemental Application Form>
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Statement of Past or Pending Professional Disciplinary Action
Statement of Past or Pending Professional Disciplinary Action Instructions...
<Click Here for Statement of Past or Pending Professional Disciplinary Action Form>

I just checked today for the first time since I first received my password and user.

The page essentially looked like this (Looks like there's two things they want):


Applicant Status

Welcome Bryan...

Decision Pending

Supplemental Application
Supplemental Application Instructions... Fee information is included on application.
<Click Here for Supplemental Application Form>
---
Statement of Past or Pending Professional Disciplinary Action
Statement of Past or Pending Professional Disciplinary Action Instructions...
<Click Here for Statement of Past or Pending Professional Disciplinary Action Form>

I got excited and checked mine after your first post but my status just says decision pending. I know a lot of people on here got decision deferred, and others like me just had the decision pending. I think it is safe to say you are certainly further ahead then everyone else so far. Good luck!

What are your stats if you don't mind me asking?

I just checked today for the first time since I first received my password and user.

The page essentially looked like this (Looks like there's two things they want):


Applicant Status

Welcome Bryan...

Decision Pending

Supplemental Application
Supplemental Application Instructions... Fee information is included on application.
<Click Here for Supplemental Application Form>
---
Statement of Past or Pending Professional Disciplinary Action
Statement of Past or Pending Professional Disciplinary Action Instructions...
<Click Here for Statement of Past or Pending Professional Disciplinary Action Form>


When did you submit? When were you verified? Are you in-state?

When did you submit? When were you verified? Are you in-state?

I submitted my app and got verified around the middle of June, with my app getting released to the schools on June 24. I am OOS as well from VA (border state maybe?)

As far as my stats, electrical engineering major with 3.7 sGPA, 3.3 cGPA, 27R. I did take some time off after college and went to work for the government for 1 year and am currently taking a year off to volunteer in Australia on the wards and in Aboriginal Health.

alright, im calling today...

I got excited and checked mine after your first post but my status just says decision pending. I know a lot of people on here got decision deferred, and others like me just had the decision pending. I think it is safe to say you are certainly further ahead then everyone else so far. Good luck!

What are your stats if you don't mind me asking?

Not to creep or anything, but I wouldn't fret about this too much. My status was "decision pending" from the start as well and my stats are anything but spectacular (3.33 non sci, 2.9 science, 3.11 overall, 23Q MCAT). I'm not sure how much URM (Hispanic) may have to do with it, or being a nontrad (Drama major), but surely, this can't be solely based on numbers because mine kinda blow. Perhaps this decision deferred phenomena is a pre-req issue?

Not to creep or anything, but I wouldn't fret about this too much. My status was "decision pending" from the start as well and my stats are anything but spectacular (3.33 non sci, 2.9 science, 3.11 overall, 23Q MCAT). I'm not sure how much URM (Hispanic) may have to do with it, or being a nontrad (Drama major), but surely, this can't be solely based on numbers because mine kinda blow. Perhaps this decision deferred phenomena is a pre-req issue?

if you don't mind me asking, are you from WV?

Relax everybody! You cannot get accepted until you interview, regardless of stats. Once the interview process starts and everyone gets phone calls, the deferrals will start to dwindle. Keep the faith!

Also, having applied this early really helps your chances as WVSOM practices rolling admission. I didn't submit AACOMAS until mid September last year and was still accepted for this year's class.

I just got deferred

I just got deferred

did they send you an email or did you just check the portal?

email

Is it necessary to submit LORs for an interview?

Is it necessary to submit LORs for an interview?
Yes it is. That is part of the check off list.

reapplicant here and really worried ..anyone know averages for the incoming class?

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http://medical-schools.findthebest.com/l/141/West-Virginia-School-of-Osteopathic-Medicine

This says the averages are B:8.8 P:8 V:8.3 (Total of 25.1) W:N and GPA 3.57. I'm not sure what year the stats are from.

By the people that have got deferred I would say 45T and 3.9995 GPA

:laugh:

I'm sure they WILL read the LOR, and having it from a recent grad is great!

Kate (current 3rd year at WVSOM)

Hmm - I'd heard it was about 27 MCAT with about that GPA - 3.6. Attitude is a huge factor in getting in - they are looking for folks that will be compassionate, service-minded physicians, with ENOUGH academic credentials to indicate that they will probably be successful.

They admit a lot of people with MCAT's in the 30's and quite a bit in the 20's as well.

Regarding curriculum the previous posters weren't exactly correct. Up till 2014 (my class) the incoming students could pick either problem -based (independent/group study) or lecture curriculum. We had only lecture-based but the 2nd year PBL's continued in their track. Some that failed joined our second year. Seemed to be a problem because they often lacked some of the thorough background we had gotten in first year.

Our curriculum incorporated parts of the PBL learning: we had group learning activities with case studies which turned out to be really great learning resources.

The new curriculum for the first years (which they started designing in 2013) goes live with this incoming class and is "case-based learning" based on most recent educational research regarding what is the most effective way to educate med students. The school tends to respond well and quickly to student feedback ((I was on the curriculum committee as a student rep), and improve anything that has kinks in it. Wouldn't worry too much --excellent, excellent professors in the main.

Kate

Why did they choose to change the curriculum? If something isnt broke, why fix it?

Regarding curriculum the previous posters weren't exactly correct. Up till 2014 (my class) the incoming students could pick either problem -based (independent/group study) or lecture curriculum. We had only lecture-based but the 2nd year PBL's continued in their track. Some that failed joined our second year. Seemed to be a problem because they often lacked some of the thorough background we had gotten in first year.

Kate

It was probably changed because of that.

Anybody, anything?

Well I just got the app on hold email. 3.4cGPA and 3.5sGPA. 4000 hours health care exp.

nope, decision pending

Talked to Annette today. She said that the admissions committee is behind. The class of 2016 just started this week and now they can focus on applications. She also mentioned that they had received a lot more applications thus far as well. Thats all that she would elude to though.

Talked to Annette today. She said that the admissions committee is behind. The class of 2016 just started this week and now they can focus on applications. She also mentioned that they had received a lot more applications thus far as well. Thats all that she would elude to though.

Thanks for the update!

I just checked my status and I am no longer "decision deferred." It switched over to "decision pending."

I just checked my status and I am no longer "decision deferred." It switched over to "decision pending."

Nice. Mine is still decision deferred

Hmm - I'd heard it was about 27 MCAT with about that GPA - 3.6. Attitude is a huge factor in getting in - they are looking for folks that will be compassionate, service-minded physicians, with ENOUGH academic credentials to indicate that they will probably be successful.

They admit a lot of people with MCAT's in the 30's and quite a bit in the 20's as well.

Regarding curriculum the previous posters weren't exactly correct. Up till 2014 (my class) the incoming students could pick either problem -based (independent/group study) or lecture curriculum. We had only lecture-based but the 2nd year PBL's continued in their track. Some that failed joined our second year. Seemed to be a problem because they often lacked some of the thorough background we had gotten in first year.

Our curriculum incorporated parts of the PBL learning: we had group learning activities with case studies which turned out to be really great learning resources.

The new curriculum for the first years (which they started designing in 2013) goes live with this incoming class and is "case-based learning" based on most recent educational research regarding what is the most effective way to educate med students. The school tends to respond well and quickly to student feedback ((I was on the curriculum committee as a student rep), and improve anything that has kinks in it. Wouldn't worry too much --excellent, excellent professors in the main.

Kate

not sure if i buy that.

not sure if i buy that.

Yeah. I think their website says a 24-25 and 3.4 is competitive if I'm not mistaken.

in the FAQ it says 22-23 and 3.4 sGPA is competitive.

The FAQ probably hasn't been updated for a few years. I could be wrong but I don't think so.

Just got an interview!!!:D

Just got an interview!!!:D

stats? and were you previously deferred like most people? did they email you?

Just got an interview!!!:D

Just checked the portal to find out I have an interview on September 12!!

I've been Decision Pending the whole time..

Just checked the portal to find out I have an interview on September 12!!

I've been Decision Pending the whole time..

Same here! My interview is for 9/19 though. Good luck!

just checked the site. also got an interview for sept. 24. goodluck to everyone !

Just checked the portal to find out I have an interview on September 12!!

I've been Decision Pending the whole time..
Nice Mike! Congrats!! This makes two, or you hiding more? Campbell and WVSOM?

My interview is on September 14th. I looked at airfare and it is a little expensive, but well worth it for this school!

I was previously deferred before I got my log on info. Once I got that, I was decision pending. I found out by checking my sign in page. Good luck to everyone.

Did anyone receive an email from WVSOM in regards to hotels and/or airport directions. In the primary email it says they will email BEFORE updates on the site, but I haven't received any such email. I know I'm rushing it a bit, but just curious.

Just checked online and it says their OOS tuition is 49,000 as compared to an IS tuition of 19,000. That sucks.

Nice Mike! Congrats!! This makes two, or you hiding more? Campbell and WVSOM?

My interview is on September 14th. I looked at airfare and it is a little expensive, but well worth it for this school!

I was previously deferred before I got my log on info. Once I got that, I was decision pending. I found out by checking my sign in page. Good luck to everyone.

Thanks! Congrats to you too, I got an invite from DMU a couple days ago... I am overly excited, just getting nervous for interviews now!

Did anyone receive an email from WVSOM in regards to hotels and/or airport directions. In the primary email it says they will email BEFORE updates on the site, but I haven't received any such email. I know I'm rushing it a bit, but just curious.

I didn't get the email yet, I just found out by checking the portal

Interview invite!! Found out by checking the portal. I'm scheduled for 9/28. cGPA 3.4 sGPA 3.3 28P with a crap ton of clinical experience. My status was always decision pending.

just got an interview invite as well

anyone for september 9th???

I meant september 10th lol

Here is some great information from Kate429 a current WVSOM student regarding interviews:

However, what historically happens (according to one of the professors on the admissions committee that I was talking with Friday), is that anyone they ask to interview they are pretty interested in. If all 10 students interviewing one day do well in their interviews (no red flags), they might accept most or all of them. They have rolling admissions. So anyone interviewing later in the cycle (after December) is more likely to be waitlisted because they may already have acceptances filling the available spaces.

Congrats to everyone today and just be yourself come interview (they like you :-))

Holy moly getting here from the West Coast is expensive (700-800 with a hotel room over a month in advance). Anyone finding anything better?

From WVSOM Admission FAQ:

My decision status shows as "decision deferred"- what does this mean?

The "decision deferred" status indicates a hold status. While your application is being reviewed and until a final decision is made the Admissions Committee will periodically review files which were initially deferred. For example, your application may be placed on hold ("decision deferred") because we are awaiting official MCAT scores or fall grades. Any changes in your status will be communicated by e-mail.

Here is some great information from Kate429 a current WVSOM student regarding interviews:

However, what historically happens (according to one of the professors on the admissions committee that I was talking with Friday), is that anyone they ask to interview they are pretty interested in. If all 10 students interviewing one day do well in their interviews (no red flags), they might accept most or all of them. They have rolling admissions. So anyone interviewing later in the cycle (after December) is more likely to be waitlisted because they may already have acceptances filling the available spaces.

Congrats to everyone today and just be yourself come interview (they like you :-))



that was actually very reassuring. thank you for posting that. helped calm my nerves a little!! :bow:

II for me too on the portal. Sept 19.

I don't know a lot about this school. Is it a pretty desirable school? Do they have good networking in the area for clinicals etc? Accept many OOS? Any info would be appreciated.

II for me too on the portal. Sept 19.

I don't know a lot about this school. Is it a pretty desirable school? Do they have good networking in the area for clinicals etc? Accept many OOS? Any info would be appreciated.

OOS friendly but about 50k a year. Third year is done throughout the state. Ranked by U.S News as a top school for rural medicine ( and I think primary care). That's all I have at the top of my head that I've gathered from here or their website. The location is supposed to be pretty decent.

that was actually very reassuring. thank you for posting that. helped calm my nerves a little!! :bow:
Great!! Glad to help :)

From WVSOM Admission FAQ:

My decision status shows as "decision deferred"- what does this mean?

The "decision deferred" status indicates a hold status. While your application is being reviewed and until a final decision is made the Admissions Committee will periodically review files which were initially deferred. For example, your application may be placed on hold ("decision deferred") because we are awaiting official MCAT scores or fall grades. Any changes in your status will be communicated by e-mail.

Seems that everyone that applied early and are on decision deferred didn't get an interview yet. I guess it doesn't pay to be early in this case lol

II for me too on the portal. Sept 19.

I don't know a lot about this school. Is it a pretty desirable school? Do they have good networking in the area for clinicals etc? Accept many OOS? Any info would be appreciated.
Hey dudeliness. WVSOM is very desirable school. You can check the previous years WVSOM thread for some student options.

Pros: If you want to be primary care, this is the school for you. You get excellent early patient contact. As a WVSOM student in your first year you can see patients by yourself in the on campus primary care clinic. So right away you can apply what you learn to patients with real life problems. Before this you have a physician that you will shadow who will teach you how to take history and interact with patients. There is also a strong alumni with this school, which will help greatly with residency. The tuition for this school might be higher than some, but lots included with that. You get a laptop with all the programs you need. Almost all your books are online, thus you have less cost for books than other schools. In addition to this, they are really with the times. They have all the high end technology with robotics (which they are currently expanding). The give you free access to up-to-date, awesome library resources, train you in electronic patient records, etc. They started a great new curriculum last year that has a lot of PBL learning mixed in. So they are really about integrating what you learn to everyday practice. If you have a wife and kids, this small town has a lot to offer. Also, there is lots of great rotation sites available in WV. They also have a community rotation program that allows you to see how a lot of the specialties are like in a community rural setting (if that is for you).

Cons: There are some, but it just depends on your perspective.

Sorry for the disorganization. Hope this helps. You can always check their website; very resourceful.

Hey dudeliness. WVSOM is very desirable school. You can check the previous years WVSOM thread for some student options.

Pros: If you want to be primary care, this is the school for you. You get excellent early patient contact. As a WVSOM student in your first year you can see patients by yourself in the on campus primary care clinic. So right away you can apply what you learn to patients with real life problems. Before this you have a physician that you will shadow who will teach you how to take history and interact with patients. There is also a strong alumni with this school, which will help greatly with residency. The tuition for this school might be higher than some, but lots included with that. You get a laptop with all the programs you need. Almost all your books are online, thus you have less cost for books than other schools. In addition to this, they are really with the times. They have all the high end technology with robotics (which they are currently expanding). The give you free access to up-to-date, awesome library resources, train you in electronic patient records, etc. They started a great new curriculum last year that has a lot of PBL learning mixed in. So they are really about integrating what you learn to everyday practice. If you have a wife and kids, this small town has a lot to offer. Also, there is lots of great rotation sites available in WV. They also have a community rotation program that allows you to see how a lot of the specialties are like in a community rural setting (if that is for you).

Cons: There are some, but it just depends on your perspective.

Sorry for the disorganization. Hope this helps. You can always check their website; very resourceful.

Hey thanks for the response and info. I do like the idea of family practice and rural, but don't want to necessarily lock myself into that before I get to clinicals when I may change my mind. I'll have to check out their website.

How long do you guys think the essay should be for the secondary application?

How long do you guys think the essay should be for the secondary application?

One page. Long enough to show who you are but not so long as to bore adcoms. My opinion

It is official, Class of 2017! The first deposit is $2000 OOS due Dec 15. I am so excited. This school rocks. BTW for those interviewing I stayed at Quality Inn. They give you a discount if you mention that you are there for your medical school interview.

Did anyone with an interview invite receive an email? I found out through my portal but am wondering if we have a time frame to complete the secondary.

Did anyone with an interview invite receive an email? I found out through my portal but am wondering if we have a time frame to complete the secondary.

Talked to Annette today, who btw is one of the sweetest individuals i have spoken to in a long time, and she said that they are going to be sending out emails starting tomorrow. They inputted the info into the computer systems first, and are now preparing emails.

Talked to Annette today, who btw is one of the sweetest individuals i have spoken to in a long time, and she said that they are going to be sending out emails starting tomorrow. They inputted the info into the computer systems first, and are now preparing emails.

Thanks for the info!

status changed to "decision deferred" without an email update

stats:

cGPA: 3.71
sGPA: 3.47
MCAT: 30M (10,10,10)

It is official, Class of 2017! The first deposit is $2000 OOS due Dec 15. I am so excited. This school rocks. BTW for those interviewing I stayed at Quality Inn. They give you a discount if you mention that you are there for your medical school interview.

Did you already interview? I'm confused, I thought that they hadn't even sent emails for interviews yet. Well, congrats either way.
Are you from west Virginia or are you OOS? What made you choose west Virginia? Any info you could give about this school would be most appreciated!

status changed to "decision deferred" without an email update

stats:

cGPA: 3.71
sGPA: 3.47
MCAT: 30M (10,10,10)

When did you apply/released?

My status has been unchanged for 3 weeks now.

my AACOMAS application was verified in the beginning of July and I received the first status email from WVSOM exactly a month ago

Ok so my status has been decision deferred from the beginning. I just checked my status a bit ago and it is blank except for my name. Anyone else experiencing this. I was verified in the first part of july and have been decision deferred until today.

Jus so everyone knows, I called admissions today because last week I saw on the portal that I have an interview date but never got an email about it. They said they are in the process of switching to a new database so things are moving kind of slow. Emails should go out in a couple of days for invites and such.

Did you already interview? I'm confused, I thought that they hadn't even sent emails for interviews yet. Well, congrats either way.
Are you from west Virginia or are you OOS? What made you choose west Virginia? Any info you could give about this school would be most appreciated!
I interviewed last Feb. I was an alternate for class of 2016. They didn't have much movement this year from students dropping out after accepting. This school has a great program. I really like that it is all about the students. It is only a Medical School so you are not competing with dental, pharmacy or anyone else. The staffs main focus is the students. Some of the other schools it seemed like the staff was about the research and didn't care about the students. I wanted to go east coast being from the Rockies. So this school seemed like a perfect fit. My stats are above the school average. I also have 7 1/2 years’ experience with patient care, 5 1/2yrs in a trauma center emergency room full time.

I interviewed last Feb. I was an alternate for class of 2016. They didn't have much movement this year from students dropping out after accepting. This school has a great program. I really like that it is all about the students. It is only a Medical School so you are not competing with dental, pharmacy or anyone else. The staffs main focus is the students. Some of the other schools it seemed like the staff was about the research and didn't care about the students. I wanted to go east coast being from the Rockies. So this school seemed like a perfect fit. My stats are above the school average. I also have 7 1/2 years’ experience with patient care, 5 1/2yrs in a trauma center emergency room full time.

Congrats!:thumbup:

Checked my portal and I got an interview invite for 9/12! Anyone know of any good places to stay for a small amount of money?

Checked my portal and I got an interview invite for 9/12! Anyone know of any good places to stay for a small amount of money?
I stayed at the Quality Inn. It is close to the school and if you tell them that you are there for an interview they give you around $10 off.

So what’s the general census?

Everyone that got the invites had decision pending as opposed to decision deferred?

Does everyone that got an invite live in WV?

Just wanted some perspective on my situation and whether I should be getting discouraged yet?

So what’s the general census?

Everyone that got the invites had decision pending as opposed to decision deferred?

Does everyone that got an invite live in WV?

Just wanted some perspective on my situation and whether I should be getting discouraged yet?

People with both statuses have been getting invites so I dont think there is much behind the deferred vs. pending. I got an invite and I'm from the midwest, plus other people from around the country have been getting invites so its definitely not just a WV or Appalachian thing. Its still really early for them so don't get discouraged yet. good luck.

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So what’s the general census?

Everyone that got the invites had decision pending as opposed to decision deferred?

Does everyone that got an invite live in WV?

Just wanted some perspective on my situation and whether I should be getting discouraged yet?

I was decision deferred as well, and I'm applying from Utah. Good luck, and just be patient!

Have any of you had trouble contacting the admissions office? I've called three times and sent an email with no answer. Guess I'll keep trying.

Basically I just switched my residency from PA to WV. I have a valid WV license and voter's registration and I pay WV taxes now. I submitted my primary as a PA resident though so I don't know if now I would be considered instate or not. I know WVU has a complex process of being declared a resident, but I'm not sure about WVSOM. Anyone have any idea? Thanks!

Have any of you had trouble contacting the admissions office? I've called three times and sent an email with no answer. Guess I'll keep trying.

Basically I just switched my residency from PA to WV. I have a valid WV license and voter's registration and I pay WV taxes now. I submitted my primary as a PA resident though so I don't know if now I would be considered instate or not. I know WVU has a complex process of being declared a resident, but I'm not sure about WVSOM. Anyone have any idea? Thanks!
I was told that in order to be considered as instate you have to apply as an instate. They go off your primary application. The only way to change it is to reapply.

For those of you getting interview invites how long was it from when you got the status check email to the interview call? I got the email last thursday and my portal says decision pending so...

I was told that in order to be considered as instate you have to apply as an instate. They go off your primary application. The only way to change it is to reapply.


Yeah, there is a way to challenge it, but it would take a lot of work and requires me to work in WV for a year, which I'm doing so if I decide to go here I'll challenge it, but for the time being I'll just shell out the extra $40

Anyone else getting "page not found" when trying to access the portal??

i had that page not found problem yesterday, havent checked today

There's a new link. Mine wasn't working either until I confirmed my interview. Then admissions sent me a new link, which is this one:

https://my.wvsom.edu/Applicants/Applications/Appcheckstatus/index.cfm

hmmm.. sure doesnt look new. It still says in process-decision pending. I dont think that means anything anymore.

The link from my original email was sending me to page not found. The link I just posted sends me to a working page.

Does anyone know the acceptance rates if you get an interview?

Has anybody on the west coast found a way to get here for under $800??

Does anyone know the acceptance rates if you get an interview?

When I talked to Annette last week, I believe they interviewed twice as many as those who get accepted. So 50%. Probably higher since you all are first round candidates.

Has anybody on the west coast found a way to get here for under $800??

You may want to check flights into airports that are farther away than Roanoke or Blacksburg. I have LMU the next day and it's much cheaper for me to fly to Knoxville and drive over.

You may want to check flights into airports that are farther away than Roanoke or Blacksburg. I have LMU the next day and it's much cheaper for me to fly to Knoxville and drive over.

I'm only 24 so car rentals are ridiculous for me. I've knocked it down to 600 and that's not too bad

I was never deferred, only decision pending from the start. I was verified July 16th so.... meh?
GOD DAMN I JUST WANT INTO THIS SCHOOL.

ah, losing it.

One thing that's highly stressed here is professionalism. I'd really be more careful about my language if I were you.

One thing that's highly stressed here is professionalism. I'd really be more careful about my language if I were you.

Considering this is an anonymous forum, and not an interview, I think they're safe.

Considering this is an anonymous forum, and not an interview, I think they're safe.

Oh, most definitely. What's said here poses little to no consequence. However, what is deemed appropriate in anonymity is a direct reflection of character. My point is, it's never too early to begin professional practices, in all aspects of one's life. With that said, I wish everyone here the best of luck. WVSOM is a wonderful school and a great environment for developing into the best physician you can be.

I found this in last years thread and thought it was appropriate to post in this thread as well. KNOW!



Originally Posted by fullnelsondnbhttp://dkmg2azsloi0e.cloudfront.net/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?p=12352451#post12352451)


I'm about to graduate from WVSOM. The major
problem I have with WVSOM, and probably most medical schools is the cost of
out-of-state tuition. You cannot become resident of WV when you are a student.
You are forced to pay this ridiculous tuition the entire time. I question,
everyday, why I should pay 45 grand or more a year when the only contact I have
with WVSOM is through my SWC (state-wide-campus) administrators, during my
clinical years (3 and 4), which is minimal. I don't believe the education I get
is worth the expense. Sure, WVSOM is listed by US. NEWS at # 12 for primary
care, however they fail to mention it is listed as #5 for medical schools that
lead to the highest debt (http://www.usnews.com/education/best...d-to-most-debt (http://www.usnews.com/education/best-graduate-schools/articles/2011/04/14/10-medical-schools-that-lead-to-most-debt)). This
is a national trend as well with student debt recently surpassing credit card
debt nation-wide. I'm upset about this, this is a high burden, and when I took
the tour of WVSOM, they argue "well you're going to be a doctor so you can
afford it." They also mentioned "no one has defaulted on their loans yet" That's
an absurd argument and I should of taken it as a warning sign! You will be a
slave to your debt for several years. This trend cannot continue, and I expect a
large economic backlash in the future, similar to the 2008 recession. Same thing
for medicine as a whole.

I should also mention that WVSOM was #8 for
primary care when I first attended, and has fallen to 12. Looking at the match
list in my class (2012), it's obvious that people aren't as interested in
primary care as they used to be, when comparing present to past match lists. I
have looked at them the past 4 years, and there are more specialties matched
every year. WVSOM's mission is to increase rural physicians in primary care,
they are doing the opposite with their high debt loads.This provides a higher
incentive to pursue a specialty which guarantees a higher income. And usually
that will require an out of state residency. I'm near furious about this
situation. I should of seen it coming, but how can you truly know what you want
to do in life until you actually are doing it for a sustained period of time?
Shadowing a doctor doesn't give you the same understanding as being a doctor. I
was initially naive but I am fully aware now.

Honestly, I love my class,
and there are great people at WVSOM working for the students, on a beautiful
campus, but this is overshadowed by the financial burdens that follow
graduation. WVSOM may not be a for profit school, but they sure seem to behave
that way, always erecting new buildings and installing these ridiculously
expensive robots, that we hardly use, and barely get any sort of educational
value out of. They use these as a key selling point for WVSOM. It's purely to
entice new applicants. You may learn how to intubate, or run an ACLS code but
you forget it all by the time you enter your rotations and have to re-certify
anyways. I don't think WVSOM prepares you too well for your 3rd and 4th year
rotations. I think the students prepare themselves adequately, and nearly
autonomously. With the mandatory stay in WV for your 3rd year requirements, it
hurts your chances of establishing your candidacy for residency at your hospital
of choice, which likely wont be in West Virginia, due to lack of residency
programs in the state.

I think WVSOM is only reasonable for students who
are already WV residents, would like to stay close to home, but are without a
doubt, 100% sure they want to pursue primary care in West Virginia. This is
somewhat paradoxical as you cannot be 100% sure until you are out there doing
rotations, experiencing the job itself. Most of us have no idea what specialty
we want to pursue when we go into medical school. We figure that out in our 3rd,
and often 4th year. Honestly I think a lot of us chose WVSOM because we didn't
get accepted elsewhere, or because the facilities are nice. I was accepted to a
few other schools LECOM, TEMPLE in PA, I should of stayed there, but I was
enticed by the facilities and was initially pursuing a Navy scholarship ( I did
4 years prior). The facilities are nice but this really only matters in the
short, short term. My advice to prospective students is take WVSOM's mission
very seriously, as they reduce your chances of going anywhere else but WV.
Retake the MCAT, get a better score, go to someplace you'd like to end up in
life. Feel like you have to go somewhere THIS year? take the year off, get a
job, do some research, or something to boost your application, devote a solid 2
months to the MCAT, doing practice questions and go somewhere else. You've got
plenty of time. WVSOM will typically accept a lower MCAT, but don't use this to
get your foot in the door to becoming a doctor, sure that will work, but it will
be much easier if you just retake the MCAT, and wait it out. Unless you want to
stay in WV, and do primary care, as their mission states. Dont make the same
mistake I did! Many of us thought, "well we'll get the degree and go somewhere
else afterwards," This works, and many many of us did just that, but it's more
difficult when you're forced to stay in WV your entire 3rd year (minus your few
electives) I mean all of this from my heart, and I hope it helps. If you're
already going there, you'll be fine, but if you're a prospective student, think
carefully.

Seems like most educational institutions just take advantage
of people's hopes and dreams to make a dollar these days. This kind of crap is
only driving up the cost of healthcare

I got my decision deferred email today, a little late compared to those people who got theirs in July. How long did it take for some of the deferrals to receive interviews? Has anyone been rejected yet?

So what’s the general census?

Everyone that got the invites had decision pending as opposed to decision deferred?

Does everyone that got an invite live in WV?

Just wanted some perspective on my situation and whether I should be getting discouraged yet?

I was always decision pending and am applying from Nevada.

For those of you getting interview invites how long was it from when you got the status check email to the interview call? I got the email last thursday and my portal says decision pending so...

I received the email with all of my login information on 7/12 and got the official interview invite email on 8/15 although it was visible to me through the portal a few days before that.

Well, my status changed today. I dont know if it is good or bad. It went from in process - decision pending to decision

Are there any current students of WVSOM on this thread? Wondering if you could give any insight into the curriculum, area, and clinical rotations at this school. Thanks

Are there any current students of WVSOM on this thread? Wondering if you could give any insight into the curriculum, area, and clinical rotations at this school. Thanks

+1. Just want clarification on them being systems based during year one but organ systems bases year two. I thought those were the same thing?

Dudeliness: they have a student handbook on their website the has a list of rotation sites and regions you can end up in it. I know it won't help regarding the quality of site but it could give you an idea of where you might end up?

+1. Just want clarification on them being systems based during year one but organ systems bases year two. I thought those were the same thing?

Dudeliness: they have a student handbook on their website the has a list of rotation sites and regions you can end up in it. I know it won't help regarding the quality of site but it could give you an idea of where you might end up?

Thanks. That will be helpful. I wonder if they have any rotation sites where you can stay for all the core rotations in one place?

+1. Just want clarification on them being systems based during year one but organ systems bases year two. I thought those were the same thing?

Dudeliness: they have a student handbook on their website the has a list of rotation sites and regions you can end up in it. I know it won't help regarding the quality of site but it could give you an idea of where you might end up?

Hey Selttiks288 I am a first year and you are correct in the idea that systems based is the same thing as organ systems based. It has been a real adventure this year for the new curriculum but it has been a lot of fun too. It is really nice to have systems based because you only have one major class at a time like right now we are in our Foundations of Osteopathic Medicine course which is really a welcome to medical school slap in the face, lets get everyone to the same level class. It has everything from biochem to anatomy to how to interact with a patient. Once this class is over in about three weeks we move into the integument system and then after that on to other systems. To answer the rest of the thread previous the the one quoted above the area is awesome and this school really makes you feel like family. Sure it is expensive but not significantly more expensive than the other schools. Is is true that primary care is a major focus? Yes. But that does not peg hole you into that type of medicine. This is a great school and we look forward to welcoming next years class into our family.

Hey Selttiks288 I am a first year and you are correct in the idea that systems based is the same thing as organ systems based. It has been a real adventure this year for the new curriculum but it has been a lot of fun too. It is really nice to have systems based because you only have one major class at a time like right now we are in our Foundations of Osteopathic Medicine course which is really a welcome to medical school slap in the face, lets get everyone to the same level class. It has everything from biochem to anatomy to how to interact with a patient. Once this class is over in about three weeks we move into the integument system and then after that on to other systems. To answer the rest of the thread previous the the one quoted above the area is awesome and this school really makes you feel like family. Sure it is expensive but not significantly more expensive than the other schools. Is is true that primary care is a major focus? Yes. But that does not peg hole you into that type of medicine. This is a great school and we look forward to welcoming next years class into our family.

Thanks for sharing!!

yikes got moved to decision deferred... prob not a great sign but at least its not a rejection...i'm hoping they will reconsider when they get my summer grades in

Checked my portal and I got an interview invite for 9/12! Anyone know of any good places to stay for a small amount of money?


Are you coming from the Greenbrier airport? I'm from the West coast, and trying to figure out the most affordable option :)

When I talked to Annette last week, I believe they interviewed twice as many as those who get accepted. So 50%. Probably higher since you all are first round candidates.

IIRC, it's between 50-60%, but earlier interviews don't necessarily have a higher rate of acceptance.

Are you coming from the Greenbrier airport? I'm from the West coast, and trying to figure out the most affordable option :)

I'm in Morgantown so I'll just be driving. I've never driven that far though! :x

yikes got moved to decision deferred... prob not a great sign but at least its not a rejection...i'm hoping they will reconsider when they get my summer grades in

Same here! I hope they are just waiting for my new MCAT. :)

I'm in Morgantown so I'll just be driving. I've never driven that far though! :x


Its strange, because on the interview invite email, it said that Roanoake and Yeager airports were the closest, but from google map, it seems like Greenbrier airport is just minutes away. Am I missing something??

Everything is complete, why did I get deferred :(

Its strange, because on the interview invite email, it said that Roanoake and Yeager airports were the closest, but from google map, it seems like Greenbrier airport is just minutes away. Am I missing something??

Fly into Roanoke and take a car. Unless you want to spend $500 extra...Greenbrier airport will not handle commercial jets.

Just got the interview invite this morning!

Congrats that's awesome!

I received the original email stating WV had received my primary on July 25th
I got an interview Invite on 8/29 for 10/8.

I actually have never logged into the portal as of this writing. So I have no clue if I was ever pending or deferred. I'm applying from RI so not local, although I did grow up in Maryland so I don't know if they take that into consideration like how on the AMCAS they ask not only where you live but where you grew up.

ii from here! will be there 10/10 for my interview

decision deferred today..and I am a reapplicant ..sucks :(

decision deferred today..and I am a reapplicant ..sucks :(
i had my decision deferred at first, stayed that way for about a month, then got an ii yesterday. hang in there and keep updating aacomas with anything you're doing!

i had my decision deferred at first, stayed that way for about a month, then got an ii yesterday. hang in there and keep updating aacomas with anything you're doing!


What they said. It's REALLY early in the cycle, a lot can still happen :)

decision deferred today..and I am a reapplicant ..sucks :(

I had the same status, so I called. They said that it's probably because my application was missing something. It turned out that a couple of days later they emailed me about what else I needed to include. I would call them and ask, they are so sweet on the phone and I'm sure they will at least let you know what it means for your case. Chin up!

II a few weeks ago for 9/26. Weird question for current WVSOM students: what do you guys do for food? I have insanely fast metabolism, and eat constantly when I'm studying (~5 meals per day), so it's very important to me. Do most of you do all of your own cooking? There doesn't seem to be a cafe or food court on campus with available meal plans.

If it helps anyone, I was decision deferred a while back and received an interview invite. But unfortunately, I am going to have to withdraw my application. Hopefully that frees up a spot for someone here.