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It's official, I called today to confirm and I am accepted!!! I'm paying my deposit today. See you all July 28 at orientation! Best of luck to those still on the waitlist.
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Does anybody know if they are still offering interviews? I am trying to stay hopeful for an interview in April. I would appreciate any insight.
Does anyone have an insight as to how much movement there was on the alternate list last cycle?
Angie said there was a lot of movement in May/June... If I remember correctly it was about 40% of the list. Not exactly sure how long the list was though. I was also told that some years the movement is great while others its not. Crossing my fingers there's a lot this year lol. They also offered rollover admissions last year which are decided based on the circumstances at the end of the cycle.
The best way to get answers however is to just call admissions. They are always happy to help you with any questions! Don't be afraid to call like I was for a long time haha
Not to be a pain but do you happen to know a timeframe for when they would offer rollover acceptances? I just ask because I guess early may is when everyone will be filling out the new AACOMAS for the following year. I had some complications with mine and it would be nice to not have to fill that out all and jump through the same hoops again.Angie said there was a lot of movement in May/June... If I remember correctly it was about 40% of the list. Not exactly sure how long the list was though. I was also told that some years the movement is great while others its not. Crossing my fingers there's a lot this year lol. They also offered rollover admissions last year which are decided based on the circumstances at the end of the cycle.
The best way to get answers however is to just call admissions. They are always happy to help you with any questions! Don't be afraid to call like I was for a long time haha
Not to be a pain but do you happen to know a timeframe for when they would offer rollover acceptances? I just ask because I guess early may is when everyone will be filling out the new AACOMAS for the following year. I had some complications with mine and it would be nice to not have to fill that out all and jump through the same hoops again.
Not a pain at all! Whoever I spoke to regarding rollovers did not give an exact time but said that decision is generally made at the end of everything so I would assume in July. I know that's a little annoying since it keeps us on all the fence for a really long time..
The books for this next year should be similar to the ones from this current year. The difference will probably be in edition of the textbook if it changed. As far as purchasing books go, just wait until orientation and the start of class. Get a feel for how lectures go. I didn't purchase any books until neurology which we started in January. I was able to get enough information from lecture, internet resources, and from my college books. I'm really glad I kept my college books as I use them quite often for references (especially if you took anatomy in college and still have your atlas). If you need to learn from books, wait until orientation and they will tell you what you need and you can purchase it at that time.
You buy your own stethoscope. A laptop is provided for you guys (I heard from the grape vine that you guys are getting Surface Pros, but that's just a rumor, not confirmed).
I would invest in a medium to large sized white board. I have used mine so much for writing out formulas and tables. If I remember anything else I'll post it, but I would just relax until orientation, don't fret too much. They did a really good job of telling us everything we need to be prepared for the onslaught that is med school
One last thing, relax this summer! For real, don't do any crazy studying or review sessions. Once school starts, that's when you can focus and study hard. You were all bright enough to get in to school so don't worry if you feel like you know nothing because you do!
Congrats! Mind sharing when u interviewed and if you're oos or from wv? Thanks!I just found out last night that I was accepted. I was wondering if anyone else has checked to see if they have also been. Good luck to everyone still on the wait list. There still seems to be movement so don't give up hope! Hope to see you all there on orientation day.
The books for this next year should be similar to the ones from this current year. The difference will probably be in edition of the textbook if it changed. As far as purchasing books go, just wait until orientation and the start of class. Get a feel for how lectures go. I didn't purchase any books until neurology which we started in January. I was able to get enough information from lecture, internet resources, and from my college books. I'm really glad I kept my college books as I use them quite often for references (especially if you took anatomy in college and still have your atlas). If you need to learn from books, wait until orientation and they will tell you what you need and you can purchase it at that time.
You buy your own stethoscope. A laptop is provided for you guys (I heard from the grape vine that you guys are getting Surface Pros, but that's just a rumor, not confirmed).
I would invest in a medium to large sized white board. I have used mine so much for writing out formulas and tables. If I remember anything else I'll post it, but I would just relax until orientation, don't fret too much. They did a really good job of telling us everything we need to be prepared for the onslaught that is med school
One last thing, relax this summer! For real, don't do any crazy studying or review sessions. Once school starts, that's when you can focus and study hard. You were all bright enough to get in to school so don't worry if you feel like you know nothing because you do!
I interviewed 2/23 and am from WVCongrats! Mind sharing when u interviewed and if you're oos or from wv? Thanks!
Nowhere is there listed a minimum MCAT. I imagine some have been accepted with 21-22 (with very solid undergrad grades, good ECs, strong LoRs), but the majority of matriculants fall into the 23-28 range. From my experience, WVSOM acknowledges the importance of the test, but it's just a single component of the app and not weighted more heavily than other parts. Remember that there are plenty of people who could score well on a four hour test that you wouldn't want taking care of you or your family. WVSOM is trying to find the best people to take care of families, and scoring well on tests, while important, is only part of what it takes.Does WVSOM have a minimum MCAT score?
Nowhere is there listed a minimum MCAT. I imagine some have been accepted with 21-22 (with very solid undergrad grades, good ECs, strong LoRs), but the majority of matriculants fall into the 23-28 range. From my experience, WVSOM acknowledges the importance of the test, but it's just a single component of the app and not weighted more heavily than other parts. Remember that there are plenty of people who could score well on a four hour test that you wouldn't want taking care of you or your family. WVSOM is trying to find the best people to take care of families, and scoring well on tests, while important, is only part of what it takes.
When did you interview if you don't mind me asking? Also congrats!Just got placed on the alternate list today, which I'm definitely excited about (trying not to get too ahead of myself though). Hopefully there is movement soon! Good luck to everyone else on the alternate list!
I am just curious when you interviewed? I interviewed on 3/13/2015 and still haven't had an update to my status, but congrats on the waitlistJust got placed on the alternate list today, which I'm definitely excited about (trying not to get too ahead of myself though). Hopefully there is movement soon! Good luck to everyone else on the alternate list!
I interviewed on 3/11/15, so just two days before you did. So tomorrow would make exactly 3 weeks from my interview to when I heard. Sounds like you'll hear soon I'm guessing, good luck! and thanks!I am just curious when you interviewed? I interviewed on 3/13/2015 and still haven't had an update to my status, but congrats on the waitlist
awesome thanksI interviewed on 3/11/15, so just two days before you did. So tomorrow would make exactly 3 weeks from my interview to when I heard. Sounds like you'll hear soon I'm guessing, good luck! and thanks!
Did you check your status online? Maybe you were accepted! They snail mail final decisions and email for alternate list or decision deferred. Or maybe they just couldn't get through all the applicants at the meeting.I interviewed on the 18 as well and have heard nothing :/
I checked! It still said decision pending. WompDid you check your status online? Maybe you were accepted! They snail mail final decisions and email for alternate list or decision deferred. Or maybe they just couldn't get through all the applicants at the meeting.
Awh, pulling for you, I bet they just didn't have time to get through all the recent interviews. Maybe by their next meeting they'll have some spots to accept people and pull some of us off the wait list!I checked! It still said decision pending. Womp
Yea I figured. I just hate being the last to knowsince it says decision pending my guess is they have not gotten through all the interviews
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