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PeterPesto 08-03-2011 05:25 PM
I also got a fastrack invite an hour after I got my secondary application. It was a pleasant surprise, as I had no idea DO schools offer this. It says they looked at my primary, but I fond it odd that I got the invite less than hour after I got the secondary application.

astr1x 08-03-2011 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Didierdrogba (Post 11292963)
call them and "argue", it worked for me
How did you "argue" that? I only have one basic science professor letter, so my second may have to be a PI. I was actually about to email them to ask, but if calling them worked for you, maybe i'll do that. Please share :)

ziprasidone1 08-03-2011 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by astr1x (Post 11386734)
How did you "argue" that? I only have one basic science professor letter, so my second may have to be a PI. I was actually about to email them to ask, but if calling them worked for you, maybe i'll do that. Please share :)
Please let us know. I took two biochemistry research courses and am planning to use them both. I emailed DMU earlier today and they responded saying that biochemistry professors are fine. I don't have any "basic" science professor letters.

JeetKuneDo 08-03-2011 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by astr1x (Post 11386734)
How did you "argue" that? I only have one basic science professor letter, so my second may have to be a PI. I was actually about to email them to ask, but if calling them worked for you, maybe i'll do that. Please share :)
I may have to try the call too. I was gonna call it quits on DMU because right after I sent in my letters, they emailed me saying the LOR from my PI will count as a research letter, not a basic science letter.

Didierdrogba 08-03-2011 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by astr1x (Post 11386734)
How did you "argue" that? I only have one basic science professor letter, so my second may have to be a PI. I was actually about to email them to ask, but if calling them worked for you, maybe i'll do that. Please share :)
Try to explain your situations with them thoroughly. I spoke to a lady called Brenda, and she was the one who ok'ed my letter substitution.

kpremed89 08-04-2011 06:58 AM
Applied 7/1 received secondary 8/3

kpremed89 08-04-2011 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Spooner13 (Post 11113721)
Just finished my 2nd year at DMU. If anyone has any questions, I'll try to give you an answer. But I do have boards coming up, so I might not be on here that much for the next few weeks.
I'm interested! What was your GPA/MCAT approximately? Are you happy with the choice to go to DMU? How quickly did you hear about the interview after submitting your secondary? DO you think it would hurt you if you click (on the secondary) 'no' in interest to do research in medical school?

seap3 08-04-2011 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by kpremed89 (Post 11388903)
DO you think it would hurt you if you click (on the secondary) 'no' in interest to do research in medical school?
I'm not who you were asking, but I clicked NO for interest in research and it didn't hurt me. I'd just be honest.

astr1x 08-04-2011 08:41 AM
so i just called and they said i can't use a research professor as a reference but can use other science professors as long as they taught me in a classroom course. hope that helps

mtmed 08-04-2011 10:43 AM
Interview September 12th so flying into Des Moines on September 11th...maybe not the best day to be on a plane?

FrkyBgStok 08-04-2011 12:17 PM
Come on.......no whammy, no whammy, no whammy, no whammy..........

Dr Yiot 08-04-2011 12:23 PM
dammit, my file was just placed on "hold" this stinks

FrkyBgStok 08-04-2011 12:36 PM
sorry to hear that. seriously. on a different note.

INTERVIEW INVITE!!!!!!

MSUAlumn 08-04-2011 12:43 PM
just received an interview invite!! yay

luvofgod 08-04-2011 12:47 PM
Just received an interview invite also :) Will be coming from Washington~

FrkyBgStok 08-04-2011 12:49 PM
will be driving all of 8 miles to the interview! Sep 12th. I am incredibly ecstatic!

Brazen 08-04-2011 12:52 PM
Was Sept 1st still an option for interview date? Is anybody else interviewing Sept 1st? I couldn't wait; I signed up for the first day possible.

stefspets 08-04-2011 01:34 PM
Yay! Congrats, FBS! :)

FrkyBgStok 08-04-2011 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by stefspets (Post 11390593)
Yay! Congrats, FBS! :)
thanks. looking at this thread, it may have been SLIGHTLY obvious that I want to go to DMU.

Brazen- the first date available for me was the 8th with the 12th being the next one.

Brazen 08-04-2011 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by FrkyBgStok (Post 11390769)
thanks. looking at this thread, it may have been SLIGHTLY obvious that I want to go to DMU.

Brazen- the first date available for me was the 8th with the 12th being the next one.
Ah, ok. The first couple days must have filled up.

doingit9 08-04-2011 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by FrkyBgStok (Post 11390328)
sorry to hear that. seriously. on a different note.

INTERVIEW INVITE!!!!!!
Congrats! I know you have wanted this one and hopefully it turns out well.

Scheduling an interview tonight. Also got the invite. :thumbup:

Dr Yiot 08-04-2011 07:30 PM
frkybgstok, congrats man. you deserve it and I hope you nail the interview. The schools incredible. good luck

luvofgod 08-08-2011 10:39 AM
So...I have a question. For those of you who were accepted for interviews, where are you planning to stay? Also, what will be your mode of transportation? I won't be driving and it would be great to find someone willing to share a ride with. I'm thinking of interviewing on Sept. 8, 15, or 16. Thanks.

mtmed 08-08-2011 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by luvofgod (Post 11411484)
So...I have a question. For those of you who were accepted for interviews, where are you planning to stay? Also, what will be your mode of transportation? I won't be driving and it would be great to find someone willing to share a ride with. I'm thinking of interviewing on Sept. 8, 15, or 16. Thanks.
I'm staying at the Holiday inn by Drake...there are NO HOTELS near the university. I was just gonna suck it up and take a cab lol. I do have a 2 queen bed room...pm me if you want to split it, I'm open to the idea

EDIT: I interview on the 12th, so my room is for the 11th

stefspets 08-08-2011 11:01 AM
I'm staying with a student host.

Prncssbuttercup 08-08-2011 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Dr Yiot (Post 11390251)
dammit, my file was just placed on "hold" this stinks
How do you know your file was placed on hold? I didn't see anything to log in and check a status... How do I find out what my status is?

FrkyBgStok 08-08-2011 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by SBB2016 (Post 11413211)
How do you know your file was placed on hold? I didn't see anything to log in and check a status... How do I find out what my status is?
probably an e-mail. i saw that his status was on hold and checked my e-mail but nothing. came back to SDN and my e-mail (in another tab) said 1 unread right after I hit "reply to post" and it was an interview invite.

so I assume they sent out the e-mail as DMU didn't have anything to indicate status changes.

Prncssbuttercup 08-08-2011 04:00 PM
I was complete on 7/15, I'm assuming you guys were complete around the same time or earlier? Also, I added a DO letter after the fact, so I don't know if that will change anything... praying for an interview here...

FrkyBgStok 08-08-2011 07:50 PM
to give you an idea, I was complete on 7/13/11 with an MD letter. I am rooting for you! hopefully you get some love from DMU (and many others).

RavensGal 08-09-2011 06:58 PM
Do they have a list of student hosts up yet ? The link to the list in the interview e-mail didn't work, but I just figured they just hadnt gotten a new list since classes hadn't started yet... This interview is in exactly a month though so I would like to figure out where Im staying soon...

gbmd15 08-09-2011 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by RavensGal (Post 11420096)
Do they have a list of student hosts up yet ? The link to the list in the interview e-mail didn't work, but I just figured they just hadnt gotten a new list since classes hadn't started yet... This interview is in exactly a month though so I would like to figure out where Im staying soon...

I had the same problem so I emailed them. Here is a working link: http://www.dmu.edu/admission/student...ost-volunteers

I am interviewing on the same day and staying with a host as well.

Didierdrogba 08-10-2011 04:12 AM
is anyone else going to be there on 9/2?

Nado11 08-10-2011 09:04 AM
I will be there on 9/2 with you

redchief 08-10-2011 12:12 PM
9/2 for this guy

TheUltimate12 08-10-2011 12:21 PM
What is a fasttrack interview invite? Who qualifies for this? I can't find anything about this on DMU's website.

FrkyBgStok 08-10-2011 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by TheUltimate12 (Post 11423201)
What is a fasttrack interview invite? Who qualifies for this? I can't find anything about this on DMU's website.
Its basically a "your stats rock" interview invite. Its an invite that comes before Lots are in and secondary is complete.

TheUltimate12 08-10-2011 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by FrkyBgStok (Post 11423261)
Its basically a "your stats rock" interview invite. Its an invite that comes before Lots are in and secondary is complete.
Thanks. Any idea what qualifies for a fastrack invite?

FrkyBgStok 08-10-2011 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by TheUltimate12 (Post 11423265)
Thanks. Any idea what qualifies for a fastrack invite?
Sorry. 2ndary has to be complete. From what it looks like 3.5+/30+ seems to be solid but I don't think its set in stone by any means.

ziprasidone1 08-10-2011 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by FrkyBgStok (Post 11423289)
Sorry. 2ndary has to be complete. From what it looks like 3.5+/30+ seems to be solid but I don't think its set in stone by any means.
I have stats higher than that but was not offered a fast-track interview.

FrkyBgStok 08-10-2011 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by ziprasidone1 (Post 11423752)
I have stats higher than that but was not offered a fast-track interview.
hence, not being set in stone. i do not work at DMU so I do not know anything specific about the fast track. i am making an educated guess based on previous evidence on this thread and others. that is all. if you have lower stats, you may still get one. if you have higher stats, you might not. i am sure they at least glance at your entire app as well so if you other stuff isn't in order, you probably won't get one.

also, based on your post history, probably none of what i said applies to international applicants.

RavensGal 08-10-2011 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by gbmd15 (Post 11420301)
I had the same problem so I emailed them. Here is a working link: http://www.dmu.edu/admission/student...ost-volunteers

I am interviewing on the same day and staying with a host as well.
Sweet, thanks so much for the info! I will definitely check the list out! Have you already picked a specific host??

twinklystar 08-11-2011 06:56 PM
got secondary just today! yeah! submitted the secondary just right now, interfolio giving me some problems by not showing my AACOMAS id..so i gotta wait until tomorrow to send in the letters.

veryy nervous, :xf:

byuhusker 08-11-2011 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by FrkyBgStok (Post 11423289)
Sorry. 2ndary has to be complete. From what it looks like 3.5+/30+ seems to be solid but I don't think its set in stone by any means.

No secondary doesn't have to be complete. I got a fastrack invite before doing the secondary.

Member 89135 08-12-2011 01:23 AM
flying up from vegas for an interview on 9/08. anyone gonna be there with me :D

gbmd15 08-12-2011 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by RavensGal (Post 11425540)
Sweet, thanks so much for the info! I will definitely check the list out! Have you already picked a specific host??
The first one I picked was not available but the next one was, they both seemed really nice and helpful. Made me more excited about the school.

FrkyBgStok 08-12-2011 07:00 AM
I wish today was 9/11. This is taking so long.

DrWily 08-12-2011 09:29 AM
Good luck :D

DrWily 08-16-2011 10:40 AM
Oh man, I just totally messed up LOL.

So I was writing an appeal email to the Admissions office and wrote this awesome story about maturing, etc etc. I put [Institution] in place of DMU's name since I was going to use the same letter for KCUMB. I ended up hitting send before changing [Institution] back to DMU-COM. Noticed it the second after it submitted and unfortunately, cannot recall emails through Gmail. I fail at proofreading. Sent them a second email with the fixes and just said that I forgot to include my AACOMAS ID#.


/writes DMU off his list for good and hangs head in shame.

kpremed89 08-16-2011 11:32 AM
Typo!
 
Just realized I have a typo in my secondary...what do I do?? I was thinking of writing a letter with the correction and apologizing? Thoughts?

doingit9 08-16-2011 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by DrWily (Post 11452558)
Oh man, I just totally messed up LOL.

So I was writing an appeal email to the Admissions office and wrote this awesome story about maturing, etc etc. I put [Institution] in place of DMU's name since I was going to use the same letter for KCUMB. I ended up hitting send before changing [Institution] back to DMU-COM. Noticed it the second after it submitted and unfortunately, cannot recall emails through Gmail. I fail at proofreading. Sent them a second email with the fixes and just said that I forgot to include my AACOMAS ID#.


/writes DMU off his list for good and hangs head in shame.
F. That sucks. This is me hoping they overlook your mistake and you get the benefit of the doubt. However, I don't think it looks good. Good luck though and I guess this is why we apply to multiple schools.


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