2009-2010 University of Michigan Application Thread

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zizou232 said:
Sooo did you guys receive an email invitation from Michigan to fill out their secondary? Because I just logged onto their secondary app and it says they've gotten my LORs and are awaiting my secondary and payment... but I was never invited to fill this out like I have been with other schools. Thoughts?
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Yes they send an email invitation
 
Just a random thought. Why can't every school be as good as Michigan at applications. They're on top of their stuff, and they're fast. I can't think of a school that's got a better set up for their secondary, or application status.
 
stftk14 said:
"Preliminary Screening Completed
Your application has been reviewed. At this point we are not able to offer you an interview. Additional reviews may take several months as we compare groups of applicants. Thank you for your patience."

IS, 3.9, 34. Blah, I'd rather have a rejection than this "you're not rejected but you're also not getting an interview" bs.
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Man I have same stats, but oos, I'm screwed lol
 
stftk14 said:
I've only heard from Mich so far, but with Mayo not showing any LOR love yet, I'm really starting to worry about not having enough safeties.
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no LOR request there either...but I really don't consider them a safety. Being from Ohio, there are a few state school safeties here :xf:
 
Sorry to hear that. If you don't mind me asking, did you get that via email or status page?
 
wahoo2010 said:
Sorry to hear that. If you don't mind me asking, did you get that via email or status page?
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Status page, nothing by email. Has Umich given out any interviews to anyone here that wasn't automatic?
 
stftk14 said:
Status page, nothing by email. Has Umich given out any interviews to anyone here that wasn't automatic?
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Man they didn't even bother to notify by email? geez
 
UMMS admissions office said they haven't given out any non-automatic interview invites yet and that they'll start sending them out next week. She said the "preliminary screening completed" status just means you've been reviewed and that you could still receive an interview once they begin sending invites out. Just wanted to post that incase anyone else gets that status.

On a side note, has anyone else been reviewed and has a different app status?
 
stftk14 said:
UMMS admissions office said they haven't given out any non-automatic interview invites yet and that they'll start sending them out next week. She said the "preliminary screening completed" status just means you've been reviewed and that you could still receive an interview once they begin sending invites out. Just wanted to post that incase anyone else gets that status.

On a side note, has anyone else been reviewed and has a different app status?
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Yay! so you could still get an interview next week? just you weren't selected for an auto interview?
 
osumc2014 said:
Yay! so you could still get an interview next week? just you weren't selected for an auto interview?
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I guess... She said you could still get an interview at any time once they start sending them out, and to not give up hope, but I'm not expecting much.
 
Auto-invite! Here's me: 42 and 3.8, Cornell. I didn't get an email either, but checked the status page. Heck, I didn't even get an email about the status page, I got it from this thread! Thanks SDN!

Why is there only one date available for interviews? I think this is fine, but are they going to open any more up?
 
Which date is still available? There were two options when I chose mine a few weeks ago.
 
The 9/11 date is still there. I was just verified this weekend, so I guess the other date was taken already? Maybe I better confirm this one before they take it away!
 
The 8/28 date must have filled up. I wanted the earlier date so I could get an interview in before classes start.
 
stftk14 said:
UMMS admissions office said they haven't given out any non-automatic interview invites yet and that they'll start sending them out next week. She said the "preliminary screening completed" status just means you've been reviewed and that you could still receive an interview once they begin sending invites out. Just wanted to post that incase anyone else gets that status.

On a side note, has anyone else been reviewed and has a different app status?
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That's kind of an awkward answer. Does it mean that you just weren't selected for the auto-interview, or does it mean that you are technically on hold altogether?
 
Anyone who already lives in Ann Arbor: what internet provider do you use? Is it good?
 
itsalovestory said:
That's kind of an awkward answer. Does it mean that you just weren't selected for the auto-interview, or does it mean that you are technically on hold altogether?
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I think that just means that they are going to read the application and decide on an interview, i.e. no auto-interview. It's still really early, so I couldn't imagine anyone would be on hold!
 
I'm complete as of today. My first one, huzzah.
 
Question: is there a status after complete that says waiting for review or something? Mine says "complete: under review" now, so I'm hoping that it changed from something before that, I just don't remember if it did or not.
 
I still haven't received a secondary, and I was verified 6/29...and my stats are probably above an automatic screen would be.

Edit: I logged in on their site (even though they never sent me an email) and it says "Interview Offered." Is this a glitch? I didn't submit a secondary... My stats are good (MCAT above 38, GPA above 3.9, Ivy).

Edit: Nevermind just read about auto-invites...
 
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They gave out 39 interviews today already! None for me yet...
 
itsalovestory said:
I thought that all of these were auto-interviews...?
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Someone said a few posts back that they contacted the school and they will be moving this week in terms of interviews and from last status check at the school homepage it went from 61 out of 725 interviews given to 100 out of 725. And says updated 7/20...so I don't think it's auto invites anymore
 
clifftacopter said:
Yeah, I believe those are the auto-interviews. If not, that sucks, cos my status still says under review. 🙁
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They didn't send any invites last week right? So I thought they started reviewing this week
 
osumc2014 said:
Someone said a few posts back that they contacted the school and they will be moving this week in terms of interviews and from last status check at the school homepage it went from 61 out of 725 interviews given to 100 out of 725. And says updated 7/20...so I don't think it's auto invites anymore
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Keep in mind the last status update was 7/9 (the 61 invites).
 
Hey guys! I just received my request to submit a secondary this morning. For "Non-Academic Activities", what do you guys think of my listing the following:

1. Big Brother/Big Sister
2. Shadowing a local doctor of mine
3. Alpha Epsilon Delta (pre-med group) involvement
4. Hospice Care
5. Meals on Wheels
(or)
5. TaeKwonDo
6. iPhone Programming (that I'm just starting to get into)

I especially want your opinions on TaeKwonDo/iPhone programming because these two are unique in that they are not volunteering at all (feel that it's important to show you have hobbies) yet they fall under the scope of the prompt. Is it ill-advised to list those or.....?
 
SonOfKrypton said:
Hey guys! I just received my request to submit a secondary this morning. For "Non-Academic Activities", what do you guys think of my listing the following:

1. Big Brother/Big Sister
2. Shadowing a local doctor of mine
3. Alpha Epsilon Delta (pre-med group) involvement
4. Hospice Care
5. Meals on Wheels
(or)
5. TaeKwonDo
6. iPhone Programming (that I'm just starting to get into)

I especially want your opinions on TaeKwonDo/iPhone programming because these two are unique in that they are not volunteering at all (feel that it's important to show you have hobbies) yet they fall under the scope of the prompt. Is it ill-advised to list those or.....?
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Isn't AED considered academic?
someone correct me if i'm wrong
 
Just because something is affiliated with a university doesn't make it academic. AED does community service and promotes clinical experience outside of an academic setting.
 
Aggro said:
Just because something is affiliated with a university doesn't make it academic. AED does community service and promotes clinical experience outside of an academic setting.
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Guys....You have anything to add as it pertains to my question?
 
39 interview invites just went out. Before this week 61 out of 725 interview invites were offered. Now it is 100 out of 725 interview invites offered.
 
SirSpicious said:
how do you know the number of interview invites?
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It's on their website. The biggest thing I love about Michigan is that their admissions process is completely transparent. I wish other schools were like that
 
Yeah, but on the other side of the coin, it's especially difficult to tell what your chances are at this school. The people they accept/interview is quite unpredictable. I've known a few people that were a shoo-in, but got rejected and few people that never thought they would get in but did (more so than other schools). Many of the undergrad professors and advisors at UM know this too, and they don't understand it either. It might just be an in-state thing, though.

Did anyone have an issue with the application that kept being saved as "yes" to the American Medical Women's Association eventhough you put "no"? It think it did save correctly for me when I certified it though. (Not that I have anything against the AMWA, or that I would consider it later... but you know what I mean).
 
mdwiz said:
Yeah, but on the other side of the coin, it's especially difficult to tell what your chances are at this school. The people they accept/interview is quite unpredictable. I've known a few people that were a shoo-in, but got rejected and few people that never thought they would get in but did (more so than other schools). Many of the undergrad professors and advisors at UM know this too, and they don't understand it either. It might just be an in-state thing, though.

Did anyone have an issue with the application that kept being saved as "yes" to the American Medical Women's Association eventhough you put "no"? It think it did save correctly for me when I certified it though. (Not that I have anything against the AMWA, or that I would consider it later... but you know what I mean).
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Yes I had that issue, had to make sure that it wasn't selected...being a male student that would seem odd...
 
anyone know when the next batch of interview invites will come out or is it possible they will just trickle out a few at a time?
 
musica11 said:
anyone know when the next batch of interview invites will come out or is it possible they will just trickle out a few at a time?
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Not sure, they are supposed to come out this week (non-autos)
 
I know it is tough to relax going through this. I can tell you as a medical student at Michigan they will look and relook at your application. Auto invites are great but if you did not get one it does not mean you are rejected or have less of a chance. Like they say it is like a puzzle and each part including the interview is a part.

If they interview you they will have a spot to offer. They will never interview you just for the wait list.

Is it harder as it gets later? probably but you ALWAYS have a legit shot after the interview

I interviewed very late (meaning after January) and got in and not off the wait list.

If you have any questions about the application process or Michigan PM me or post below and I will try to answer.

Best of luck to everyone.
 
jamba1984 said:
I know it is tough to relax going through this. I can tell you as a medical student at Michigan they will look and relook at your application. Auto invites are great but if you did not get one it does not mean you are rejected or have less of a chance. Like they say it is like a puzzle and each part including the interview is a part.

If they interview you they will have a spot to offer. They will never interview you just for the wait list.

Is it harder as it gets later? probably but you ALWAYS have a legit shot after the interview

I interviewed very late (meaning after January) and got in and not off the wait list.

If you have any questions about the application process or Michigan PM me or post below and I will try to answer.

Best of luck to everyone.
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Do you know around what time actual interview invites go out? (the nonauto ones?) Thankss
 
lol i just got basically an ad for UM medical school in my email. it was like "congrats on your MCAT! please consider applying to UM medical school!!"

i already submitted my secondary and i would die of happiness if i got in, even though i know i have almost 0 chance. i grew up in Ann Arbor and lived there until last year, i miss it like crazy 🙁
 
ziggyd0c said:
lol i just got basically an ad for UM medical school in my email. it was like "congrats on your MCAT! please consider applying to UM medical school!!"

i already submitted my secondary and i would die of happiness if i got in, even though i know i have almost 0 chance. i grew up in Ann Arbor and lived there until last year, i miss it like crazy 🙁
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I got one of those too. I assume they sent them out to people who applied to UM so it makes me wonder if its like "hey their mcat doesn't suck, let's encourage them" or if they send it to everyone even people who got a 15J on the Mcat and still felt the need to apply there.
 
I actually just got the ad too, no idea how much it really means. I originally didn't apply to this school since I was OOS, but it would be pretty sweet to get an auto-invite. Opinions on whether I should add this school?
 
I got the ad too, but I'm already complete at Michigan and so I don't know how much it means. Also, I got an ad at approximately the same time regarding another medical school and so I'm guessing that today was possibly a day that AAMC released our MCAT scores to the schools.
 
FluffyRabbit said:
I actually just got the ad too, no idea how much it really means. I originally didn't apply to this school since I was OOS, but it would be pretty sweet to get an auto-invite. Opinions on whether I should add this school?
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they are friendly to OOS. i'm technically OOS, even though i grew up in a2 and went to univ of michigan... not sure what "pile" i'm gonna go in.

my dad actually used to interview kids for med school at UM lol
 
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