2012-2013 Oakland University Application Thread

This forum made possible through the generous support of SDN members, donors, and sponsors. Thank you.
Status
Not open for further replies.
I'm interviewing 1/11 and flying in to Detroit the day before. How have people been getting to the area around OUWB? I'm planning on renting a car but I'm SoCal born and bred so have no experience driving in snow. Thanks!
Members don't see this ad.
 
ucsbbio said:
I'm interviewing 1/11 and flying in to Detroit the day before. How have people been getting to the area around OUWB? I'm planning on renting a car but I'm SoCal born and bred so have no experience driving in snow. Thanks!
Click to expand...

I rented a car as well. As far as I understand, it's either that, a taxi (would be super expensive), or have someone you know pick you up.

I liked having a car because it gave me the opportunity to see the area in my free time, so I recommend that. As far as winter driving, the roads should be cleared of snow, but if not, give yourself extra time to stop and take your time around turns. You'll get used to it quickly (this is coming from a guy who essentially lives in an arctic tundra).

Good luck!
 
Rent a car if possible; it's cheaper than a round trip taxi ride, but only if you reserve in advance! I did not, and ended up paying $250+ for one day. I would have been pissed if I didn't get in (not that it was the school's fault or anything, but that's a lot of money for me)!
 
Members don't see this ad :)
virtuoso735 said:
Rent a car if possible; it's cheaper than a round trip taxi ride, but only if you reserve in advance! I did not, and ended up paying $250+ for one day. I would have been pissed if I didn't get in (not that it was the school's fault or anything, but that's a lot of money for me)!
Click to expand...

100% agree with this
 
Has anyone received the coveted phone call of acceptance after being re-reviewed several times at committee meeting? Or has everyone that has been accepted received notice the first time their file post-interview was reviewed by the adcom.
 
Last edited:
mwall003 said:
has anyone received the coveted phone call of acceptance after being re-reviewed several times at committee meeting? Or has everyone that got accepted received notice the first time their file post-interview was reviewed by the adcom.
Click to expand...

+1
 
This is so amazing...!

Accepted today.

Interviewed 12/7
 
Accepted this afternoon as well!!! So excited, loved everything about this school. Interviewed mid November.
 
Accepted today too!!! Got the call about an hour ago. I absolutely loved this school and the interview day :D
 
Members don't see this ad :)
Can anyone comment on how close the hotels are to the school? And is there parking at the school?
 
Mdtichen said:
Can anyone comment on how close the hotels are to the school? And is there parking at the school?
Click to expand...

1) There are some cheap hotels nearby, less than about 2 miles from campus. I have personally stayed at the Candlewood Suites nearby, not for my interview but for a concert. It is adequate and reasonably priced.

2) Parking is great on campus as long as you are there before 8am, which you will be.

Good luck on the interview Mdtichen! Let me know if you have anymore questions.
 
Lucidity said:
1) There are some cheap hotels nearby, less than about 2 miles from campus. I have personally stayed at the Candlewood Suites nearby, not for my interview but for a concert. It is adequate and reasonably priced.

2) Parking is great on campus as long as you are there before 8am, which you will be.

Good luck on the interview Mdtichen! Let me know if you have anymore questions.
Click to expand...

Thanks for the info!! I'm so excited, ahh!
 
Mdtichen said:
Can anyone comment on how close the hotels are to the school? And is there parking at the school?
Click to expand...

They also have a student host program if that's something you're comfortable with. I had a great time staying with a student the night before my interview. I learned a lot about the OUWB from a first-hand source, saved money, and felt way more relaxed at the interview the next day.
 
nBeeDee said:
They also have a student host program if that's something you're comfortable with. I had a great time staying with a student the night before my interview. I learned a lot about the OUWB from a first-hand source, saved money, and felt way more relaxed at the interview the next day.
Click to expand...

:thumbup:

Totally agree.
 
nBeeDee said:
They also have a student host program if that's something you're comfortable with. I had a great time staying with a student the night before my interview. I learned a lot about the OUWB from a first-hand source, saved money, and felt way more relaxed at the interview the next day.
Click to expand...

I definitely looked into that, the only problem is that my girlfriend will be coming with me as well. She is applying next cycle and wants to see the school. I figured a hotel would be the best bet given that circumstance
 
I've been complete since 10/24 and just sent an email with a grade update since I'm currently enrolled in a masters program. Does anyone know if the adcom is receptive to letters of interest?
 
danorlan said:
I've been complete since 10/24 and just sent an email with a grade update since I'm currently enrolled in a masters program. Does anyone know if the adcom is receptive to letters of interest?
Click to expand...

Yes they are, I sent one and got an II like a week or two later.
 
Mdtichen said:
Yes they are, I sent one and got an II like a week or two later.
Click to expand...

Oh that's awesome, thanks for the info! Yeah, I included several paragraphs in my grade update email that expressed interest in their program and any personal characteristics and experiences that weren't on my AMCAS and secondary essay.
 
Congrats to all those with recent acceptances. :)

Where do we send transcripts to? I can't find the address on the website for some reason.
 
virtuoso735 said:
Congrats to all those with recent acceptances. :)

Where do we send transcripts to? I can't find the address on the website for some reason.
Click to expand...

OUWB School of Medicine
216 O’Dowd Hall
2200 Squirrel Road
Rochester, Michigan 48309
 
Has anyone from the 12/7 interview date received any news other than acceptances? Wondering if waitlists/rejections are going out by email or snail mail.
 
Shouraisei said:
Has anyone from the 12/7 interview date received any news other than acceptances? Wondering if waitlists/rejections are going out by email or snail mail.
Click to expand...
From what I've heard, rejections go out via snail mail.

As far as the waitlist, OUWB doesn't have an actual waitlist because the admissions committees reviews all applicants at each of their meetings. Maybe later in the cycle a waitlist will be created
 
I know Dean Grabowski mentioned during interview day to not worry about sending in Letters of Interest and that update letters had little effect on the decision process, but did any of you acceptees send either of these to the school anyway post interview??

ps: Congrats!
 
Werthersrelief said:
I know Dean Grabowski mentioned during interview day to not worry about sending in Letters of Interest and that update letters had little effect on the decision process, but did any of you acceptees send either of these to the school anyway post interview??

ps: Congrats!
Click to expand...

I didn't
 
Just withdrew my application--was scheduled to interview January 18.
Somebody please use my spot!!!
Good luck everyone
 
Question: If you were accepted, and you're currently in school, are you expected to send fall grade updates?
 
Does anyone have an idea of how the "newness" of the school will affect residency options? Will OUWB students have a hard time getting residency spots outside of Michigan?
 
ucsbbio said:
Does anyone have an idea of how the "newness" of the school will affect residency options? Will OUWB students have a hard time getting residency spots outside of Michigan?
Click to expand...

If its any consolation the clinical sites, Beaumont, has been training physicians for 50 years.
 
Lucidity said:
If its any consolation the clinical sites, Beaumont, has been training physicians for 50 years.
Click to expand...

This. The school's newness usually only becomes a problem because the education for the clinical years is not established. Beaumont's clinical training has a solid reputation, so it is extremely likely that there will be no problems come match time.
 
Has anyone successfully been matched with a student host? I'm interviewing at the end of this week and haven't heard back from them.
 
12345679 said:
Has anyone successfully been matched with a student host? I'm interviewing at the end of this week and haven't heard back from them.
Click to expand...

I was. I had them email me at the last minute to set it up though. Buy my student host experience was great
 
Nobody heard anything yesterday? I interviewed 12/19, and was apparently passed over-- again.
 
SilverCat said:
Nobody heard anything yesterday? I interviewed 12/19, and was apparently passed over-- again.
Click to expand...

There were acceptances given out yesterday. OUWB has a twitter account where they update applicants on where they are in the process. Are you sure you interviewed on the 19th? I thought OUWB only does Friday interviews. In any case, here's the twitter page: https://twitter.com/ouwbadmissions.

Apparently, they still have students to review from the November and December interviews.
 
Interviewing tomorrow! Really excited! Hope to see some of you there.
 
My bad- it was the 12/14 interview. Do you get an email if you have been deferred? I haven't gotten anything.
 
Does anyone know approximately how much the deposit will be in spring? I'd like to start setting money aside.
 
SilverCat said:
My bad- it was the 12/14 interview. Do you get an email if you have been deferred? I haven't gotten anything.
Click to expand...

If you are considered a bad fit for the school, you will be rejected via email. Otherwise, you will be considered and reconsidered during each subsequent adcom meeting. If you haven't been rejected yet, you're still in the running. I believe the wait list is formed some time in April.

ModernAlchemist said:
Does anyone know approximately how much the deposit will be in spring? I'd like to start setting money aside.
Click to expand...

I think the deposit is $100. So much more reasonable than the thousands of dollars DO schools ask for!
 
Last edited:
virtuoso735 said:
If you are considered a bad fit for the school, you will be rejected via email. Otherwise, you will be considered and reconsidered during each subsequent adcom meeting. If you haven't been rejected yet, you're still in the running. I believe the wait list is formed some time in April.
Click to expand...

The wait list is actually formed in march. If you haven't heard by then then you are probably on the wait list.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Next unread thread

Similar threads

wysdoc
2022-2023 Oakland (Beaumont)
13 14 15 16 17
Replies
836
Views
158K
Penny02
P
PapaGuava
2021-2022 Oakland (Beaumont)
7 8 9 10 11
Replies
533
Views
161K
blackbearfox
B
TheDataKing
2020-2021 Oakland (Beaumont)
21 22 23 24 25
Replies
1K
Views
279K
blackbearfox
B
PapaGuava
2019-2020 Oakland (Beaumont)
17 18 19 20 21
Replies
1K
Views
210K
bernice_anders
bernice_anders
M
Howard vs. Oakland B
Replies
2
Views
2K
theKingLT
theKingLT
Top