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Interview was awesome. The facilities really are first class. The people were all very friendly as others have said and the interview was very conversational and respectful.
Interview tomorrow!!!
$600/mo is just rent. always keep this in mind...advertised numbers are nevery the full picture because they're advertised!
this is probably a moot point, but I got wait listed at DMU and accepted at KCUMB, so don't freak out if DMU doesn't show you some 'real' love (and by 'real' I mean an acceptance)....KCUMB is also great and they accept the majority of their interviewees. I'm definitely rootin for ya in getting the DMU though!! you're like the little version of frkybgstok, carrying on the tradition...(I only say 'little' cuz frky's name has what sounds like 'big' in it...yeah I know kinda random but whatev )
Thanks! Haha, I don't think I could ever be as excited as Stok, especially since this is his top school period. DMU is just my top OOS, but I haven't been getting any in-state love from TX. So ya...
For the rent, approximately how much additional cost is there for things like electricity, water, air conditioning, etc? Would one expect to pay $1,000/month to cover rent + utilities?
Thanks!
Haha. I am stupid for this school, and if you get accepted and don't attend, I am gonna be so pissed. Just kidding. Hopefully you get some love from Texas.
Yes $1000 should cover that. In a house, dealing with 3 kids that like to leave all the lights on to spite me, we pay about $120/mo. Water is usually included. Internet starts at $20/mo depending on speed and if you want cable/sat. I would say, depending on the apartment, $1000 is high.
Haha, get the kids some night lights! I used to have an awesome mickey mouse night light when I was little. I wish I was still that cool.
Thanks for the apartment info. Man I can't wait for DMU to notify me on my status! I'm so anxious to start looking into apartments and stuff... My taxi driver said the ones across the street from DMU are pretty good. I'd like to find one with free access to a gym or something.
EEEEEE cmon DMU! I WANNA HEAR FROM YAA.
why? didn't the students tell you that you get free access to the DMU gym? if they didn't tell you that, you probably didn't see the gym? if not, its baller.
Officially 2 weeks since interviewing. This next week is going to be a nightmare...
Well it's officially two weeks now for me... I hope that next week is a good week for us!! It would make my interview next week much more relaxed if I knew I had an acceptance.
Oh yea we saw the DMU gym. It's really nice. I was just thinking that if I was staying up late studying in my apartment, it might be good to work out a bit as a break. I also like to get a good morning workout in, so it'd be close to my apartment room so I can take a shower and clean up after, lol. It's fine though.
I'm really craving some of that DMU cafeteria food. I had the BEST salad while I was there. omg...
Same. What interview do you have? I have KCUMB.
I just wanted to say this to help ease minds. My two letter writers were both husbands of DMU faculty. One is an adjunct and one was full professor. Anyway, you guys can look back at my comments about my interview. I felt like total crap afterwards. I wanted DMU so bad and I truly felt like I blew it. When I got accepted I told my letter writers. One of them said he knew shortly after the interview because my interviewer had mentioned to his wife that I had a very strong and successful interview. I don't say this to brag, I say it because a lot of people are feeling bad about their interview, but you may have been successful. Hopefully this helps to ease some minds. I truly felt horrible and it ended up being great. I am willing to bet a good majority of you guys are in the exact same position, feeling like crap when you really did awesome.
I agree a 100 percent. You can never be sure how you did. I felt like I did horrible after mine, but it turned out they really liked me. I think many interviewers hide their true opinions/feelings during interviews very successfully. So to us, who are uder stress, it may appear that interviewers didn't like us when they actually did.
After my crappy interview, I emailed my interviewers thanking them for their time. I received a perfunctory "Best of luck" reply from my interivewers. I seriously thought this meant "Best of luck elsewhere". 2.5 weeks later, I received an acceptance email.
Hey FrkyBgStok: I really thought you were overdoing it a bit with your love for DMU, until I interviewed there...HOLY MOLY, I LOVE that school. VERY IMPRESSIVE...Waiting is going to be tough......
Interview was awesome. The facilities really are first class. The people were all very friendly as others have said and the interview was very conversational and respectful.
Now what are your thoughts comparing the 2 schools?
Any tips for preparing for the interview? any questions to be prepared for? My interview is Thursday!!
NUGHHHH, I can't wait till Tuesday. Need.... oxygen....
The fact that people have gotten waitlisted is getting me so nervous and thinking about my interview. Do ya'll think that being a FastTrack invite will help my chances? This means they liked my stats right? I'm hoping my stats will make up for my interview. GAHHH!
Ok I'm being ridiculous. I'm not going crazy only for DMU (although it is an incredible school), I just NEED an acceptance under my belt as soon as possible to have the comfort that I am going to medical school.
Ahh... I feel a little better, lol.
Hey FrkyBgStok: I really thought you were overdoing it a bit with your love for DMU, until I interviewed there...HOLY MOLY, I LOVE that school. VERY IMPRESSIVE...Waiting is going to be tough......
I am a bit biased on the fact that I really did my research on DMU and it is the closest DO school to me.
If you would like to know why I really like DMU here are some of my reasons to help:
-great facilities (surgery lab, SPALs, sim labs, skills lab....etc)
-great community to be around, not too small but not too big either
-ability for me to apply and hoping get my masters of science in anatomy
-the plethora of EC opportunities to become involved in
-the large amount of extra classes you can take if you want
-the curriculum
-the COMLEX scores are some of the best in the country
-the great relationships the students have with each other and with the teachers (heard this multiple times from staff, students, and alumni)
-the tech savvy campus
-the great wellness center on campus, that gives you a plus one
-the ability to have services that help you study/get great notes from
-the reputation
Hopefully some of those can help you see why I really love this school and have decided to go here, among many other reasons as well.
Also, my bf just graduated from Drake in Des Moines, and I always made fun of him for living there- Karma might just come around and bite me in the butt. Not that Des Moines is not a cool place! We're just both in love with Chi town.
After my crappy interview, I emailed my interviewers thanking them for their time. I received a perfunctory "Best of luck" reply from my interivewers. I seriously thought this meant "Best of luck elsewhere". 2.5 weeks later, I received an acceptance email.
I would like two 2nd the atmosphere of the school. It's the major reason why I love it. Admission staff was awesome and had some pretty big smiles that perked my day up.
I also loved the biochem prof, Tom Mueller. Students said his humor really helped with that subject. He was also the one who did the icebreaker for our group. And of the schools I went to, DMU was the only one to do icebreakers instead of letting us fend for ourselves in the waiting room. So that's pretty cool too, that they promote that easy going environment.
Ugh this reminds me... I should be getting notification from DMU either tomorrow or the day after about my status. It'll be 3 weeks officially. I'm so nervous... and I'm flying out to KC tomorrow for my KCUMB interview on Wednesday. UGHH, nerves! I'll be over the moon if I get an acceptance email tomorrow.
Totally agree with everything above. Dr. Mueller is so COOL. He reminds me a lot of my biochem professor in college. I love enthusiastic teachers like him. And the atmosphere is so nice at DMU. It really feels like a family, which also reminds me of my college life. Everybody seems so friendly and I love the idea of teachers having their office doors open all the time. It's so much fun getting to know teachers... and it's comforting for students as well.
There seems to be an unseen vibe of respect among everybody. I think the fact that it's a very family-friendly university is so great. I don't have kids or a wife or anything... but it's always nice to see families around campus.
Ugh this reminds me... I should be getting notification from DMU either tomorrow or the day after about my status. It'll be 3 weeks officially. I'm so nervous... and I'm flying out to KC tomorrow for my KCUMB interview on Wednesday. UGHH, nerves! I'll be over the moon if I get an acceptance email tomorrow.
What did everyone bring to the interview? CV, extra copies of of your application? I'm getting ready for my interview in a couple weeks.
What did everyone bring to the interview? CV, extra copies of of your application? I'm getting ready for my interview in a couple weeks.
nothing. they give you everything you need, including a nice pen.
I brought a small pack of wet wipes, in case I spilled at lunch, breath strips (not gum), and my car keys. Nothing else.
Thanks guys. I may bring a small notepad just in case. I can't wait to interview!
How long after the interview did you guys get your decisions?
I am so excited. The school itself is AMAZING
Ugh this wait is KILLING me. Last year I got my e-mail saying my file is complete and then 2 days later got an interview invite (got Alternate's list last year). This year, I am still waiting for an interview invite. File has been officially complete since October 5th.
Hurry up DMU you are my #1 school!
When in doubt about your status (pre-interview), talk to the admissions office. They are fantastic and are very helpful.
It *might* speed up the process if they have to pull your app to check on its status.
Just curious.. did they tell you how to strengthen your application for this year?
Good Luck! I waited about 30 days to hear for an interview.
Yes this did. And I did what they asked and more. Said I needed to improve my MCAT by 2, I improved by 3. Said I needed to work in the field. I have been working well over 2000+ hours in the medical field ever since April 2011.
They were very helpful of the things they wanted me to change.
Awesome! Looks like you have a good chance of getting in this year then!