2009-2010 University of Washington Application Thread

[angie67]

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Interview notice today, for end of Oct.
Submitted secondary mid July and Completed by early/mid Aug.

 

[learnmdabc]

yay! my first interview. 10/23. Complete End of July.
And yeah, of course I'm instate! 🙂

Interview notice today, for end of Oct.
Submitted secondary mid July and Completed by early/mid Aug.

 

[lunchbox_tragedy]

Rejected today!

OOS, 3.97 GPA and 39S MCAT. They requested a secondary on 8/31; complete on 9/14. I hope my $35 dollars went to good use...

At least it was a lower fee than most other schools, and it was cool to at least be looked at closely by the nation's top PC school. Although if my stats don't get me an OOS interview, I'd be interested to see what does. That's one plane ticket I don't have to buy!

 

[koan]

Rejected today!

OOS, 3.97 GPA and 39S MCAT. They requested a secondary on 8/31; complete on 9/14. I hope my $35 dollars went to good use...

At least it was a lower fee than most other schools, and it was cool to at least be looked at closely by the nation's top PC school. Although if my stats don't get me an OOS interview, I'd be interested to see what does. That's one plane ticket I don't have to buy!

Sorry to hear that, you certainly have astounding stats JJFoshay. Did you apply MSTP or MD only?

 

[lunchbox_tragedy]

MD only

 

[LHKP0603]

UW is definitely my first choice!
I keep getting nervous waiting for any sort of update!

Good luck everyone! 🙂

 

[mcni6805]

Rejected today!

OOS, 3.97 GPA and 39S MCAT. They requested a secondary on 8/31; complete on 9/14. I hope my $35 dollars went to good use...

At least it was a lower fee than most other schools, and it was cool to at least be looked at closely by the nation's top PC school. Although if my stats don't get me an OOS interview, I'd be interested to see what does. That's one plane ticket I don't have to buy!

The average age of their entering class is religiously much higher than the rest of the country; often older than 25.

Just speculation, but I bet older OOS applicants will have better luck

 

[amakhosidlo]

The average age of their entering class is religiously much higher than the rest of the country; often older than 25.

Just speculation, but I bet older OOS applicants will have better luck

This is largely due to their focus on life experience when selecting their classes. I've heard they're particularly fond of people who've had previous careers, particularly in nursing and other health care fields.

If a tradition applicant had already made something of themselves by the time they applied, I should think they'd have no problem picking, or at least considering them.

 

[Barolo]

This is largely due to their focus on life experience when selecting their classes. I've heard they're particularly fond of people who've had previous careers, particularly in nursing and other health care fields.

If a tradition applicant had already made something of themselves by the time they applied, I should think they'd have no problem picking, or at least considering them.

After talking with a few friends in the UWSOM, they said many of the students were reapplicants. I would like to see some statistics on how many of UW's current students are 2nd or 3rd time applicants, and I'm sure that correlates with the older average age. I interviewed last year and now I am reapplying. Compared to last year, I'm a much stronger applicant and I'm getting pretty anxious waiting to hear from them again-- I'm hoping an invite comes soon!

 

[drareg]

interview invite today and I am from CALI ... I have a particularly high GPA but a mediocre MCAT (32Q) .. Im 23 so not that much older ... but I definitely think that I am a unique applicant (doesn't everyone?) and that my experiences are what stood out to them. I am so greatful at getting these interviews from these amazing schools. good luck everyone

 

[277768]

Rejected 🙁

34R/3.85ish *sigh* Would have loved to have gone to school in Seattle

Not even a friggin secondary request!

 

[Simplify]

Rejected 🙁

34R/3.85ish *sigh* Would have loved to have gone to school in Seattle

Not even a friggin secondary request!

I got the same thing with nearly identical stats. It seems they've raised the bar for OOS applicants this year.

 

[kiddocwannabe]

Can anyone tell me if UW has a free clinic?

 

[koan]

Can anyone tell me if UW has a free clinic?

they have a number of family medicine clerkship sites and parter with local CHCs like Country Doctor, 45th Street Clinic and Seamar. the department of family medicine has links and more info. also, there are a bunch of rural clinics throughout WA, MT, ID, AK, and WY.

 

[kiddocwannabe]

they have a number of family medicine clerkship sites and parter with local CHCs like Country Doctor, 45th Street Clinic and Seamar. the department of family medicine has links and more info. also, there are a bunch of rural clinics throughout WA, MT, ID, AK, and WY.

That's so helpful-- thank you! 🙂

 

[tjquinn]

Invite on 09/30/09 for 10/27/09! (In State of course). Complete August 11th.

 

[mcattitude]

Invite on 9/30/09 for Interview on 10/23/09

Primary Application verified July 22nd
Received + Completed Secondary on July 27th
Complete at UW on Aug. 12th.

Instate applicant

Best of luck to everyone.

 

[andkia16]

Hey, I'm an in state applicant waiting to hear about an interview and since I know every school does it differently, how were those of you who have gotten interview requests notified?

 

[Barolo]

Hey, I'm an in state applicant waiting to hear about an interview and since I know every school does it differently, how were those of you who have gotten interview requests notified?

Notified by email!

 

[sparkysgirl]

Can anyone tell me if UW has a free clinic?

hey,
I'm a UWSOM student. We have a few different student-run free clinics in Seattle also, that you can volunteer with throughout med school. I love the UW and recommend it highly to everyone. Best of luck to all you guys.

 

[amakhosidlo]

Invite via email for 10/29!
Gotta love in-state love...

 

[mitzi82]

how long did it take for your file to be marked complete after your letters were sent?

i completed my app on 7/12, letters sent 9/15 and my file is still marked as incomplete.

anyone else in a similar place?

maybe this is just UW hating on some oos applicant?

 

[amakhosidlo]

how long did it take for your file to be marked complete after your letters were sent?

i completed my app on 7/12, letters sent 9/15 and my file is still marked as incomplete.

anyone else in a similar place?

maybe this is just UW hating on some oos applicant?

Eh, doubt it.

I sent my app (with letters automatically sent via AMCAS) in at the beginning of August. Even having had to go through the in-state verification process, I was complete on 8/19. You really need to give them a call to see what the deal is, because that's quite unusual even for an OOS applicant. Then again, maybe they've just gotten bogged down in apps...

 

[koan]

I had an issue with one of my LORs lacking a signature, and my UW secondary being on hold b/c of that. The admissions office cleared it up the same day I got in touch with them and marked my application complete. I just had to ask my advisor to resubmit a signed letter. Definitely email or call, they seem to be very quick and friendly.

 

[mitzi82]

Eh, doubt it.

I sent my app (with letters automatically sent via AMCAS) in at the beginning of August. Even having had to go through the in-state verification process, I was complete on 8/19. You really need to give them a call to see what the deal is, because that's quite unusual even for an OOS applicant. Then again, maybe they've just gotten bogged down in apps...

hmm, thanks. i'm always so wary to call a school i need someone else to tell me it is appropriate.

i called and they seem to have them all but haven't processed them into my file.

oh the waiting....

Update: Maybe calling helped, just got a complete email. Now I'll just hope I'm one of the 3 OOS applicants they accept!

 

[koan]

Invited today by email for interview on 10/29

AMCAS verified 8/4
UW Secondary complete 9/1
WA resident

Good luck everyone! Looking forward to meeting some of you on the 29th

 

[Sleight]

I wish the other WWAMI states could interview this early! I am from AK and we don't interview until the week of Feb. 22nd!

 

[amakhosidlo]

I wish the other WWAMI states could interview this early! I am from AK and we don't interview until the week of Feb. 22nd!

Yeah. But hey, just think of it this way: You're competing with way fewer applicants, and most are interviewing around the same time as you. So it's not really a 'late' interview, just when they happen get to AK applicants...

 

[benthereb4]

WWAMI state applicants really DON'T compete against fewer applicants; it is basically a 3:1 applicant/position over the past few years. You can argue "quality" of applicants but not quantitiy.

 

[amakhosidlo]

WWAMI state applicants really DON'T compete against fewer applicants; it is basically a 3:1 applicant/position over the past few years. You can argue "quality" of applicants but not quantitiy.

Ah, just checked and you're right. Although, since each state has its own week, they're not at any disadvantage interviewing in Jan/Feb like they would be at many other schools.

 

[andkia16]

Just thought I would let all the nervous applicants out there know...the doctor I shadowed used to be on the admissions committee at UW and he was talking to a friend who still is on the committee who said that they are WAY behind on reviewing apps and sending out interview invites. So if it seems like it is taking a long time this could be why. Good luck everyone..and try to stay calm!

 

[Sleight]

So I know when the actual interviews are for Alaska residents but does anyone know when they hand out the invites?

 

[andkia16]

Rejected yesterday. Not enough life experience. I think maybe they balked at my being only 20 years old. Oh well...time to start studying for the MCAT again and try again next year.

 

[mitzi82]

Rejected yesterday. Not enough life experience. I think maybe they balked at my being only 20 years old. Oh well...time to start studying for the MCAT again and try again next year.

Sorry to hear it. Was this the only school you applied to? Try to stay positive for other schools?!

 

[koan]

Rejected yesterday. Not enough life experience. I think maybe they balked at my being only 20 years old. Oh well...time to start studying for the MCAT again and try again next year.

Sorry andkia... definitely keep trying! This is my third year applying, and the first time I was offered an interveiw. Be persistent, keep gathering great experiences and they will see how determined you are.

 

[andkia16]

Thanks guys, will do. Good luck to you!

 

[amakhosidlo]

Sorry andkia... definitely keep trying! This is my third year applying, and the first time I was offered an interveiw. Be persistent, keep gathering great experiences and they will see how determined you are.

Koan, do you think your experience is common? That most people get into UW on their 2nd or 3rd try?

This is my first time interviewing at UW, and I'm not sure if they threw me an invite as a tolken gesture or out of pity or what. It seems like the majority of in-state people get invites, but that the accepted %age is way low, which I'd think would indicate that getting an invite doesn't really mean much?

What was your experience like the first time?

 

[koan]

Koan, do you think your experience is common? That most people get into UW on their 2nd or 3rd try?

This is my first time interviewing at UW, and I'm not sure if they threw me an invite as a tolken gesture or out of pity or what. It seems like the majority of in-state people get invites, but that the accepted %age is way low, which I'd think would indicate that getting an invite doesn't really mean much?

What was your experience like the first time?

I've heard from current UWSOM students that the majority of their class had to apply more than once, and I feel like I saw a statistic about this somewhere, but I can't remember where. That said, I don't think my experience is common b/c I am a very non-trad applicant. The first two times I applied, it was with a mediocre MCAT score and little clinical exposure... perhaps it was working on both of those things that helped me this cycle?

I'm sure your interview is not a token gesture! You probably had already demonstrated the right qualities to the Adcom, while I had to work a bit more : )

 

[mea305]

Interview invite!
I've been complete since 8/31 and am IS

 

[DrPhalange]

Hey guys- just wanted to throw in my perspective on a couple things that have been brought up:

1. Regarding Interview Invites: they used to offer a lot more interviews without much screening, but my understanding now is that they only offer interviews to people who they would strongly consider admitting. That is why there are no more auto interview invites based on scores/GPA

2. Regarding reapplicants: I can't tell you the actual percentage of the class that are re apps, but in my small sample of friends that I've talked to about this, I'd say it seems kinda 50/50...maybe slightly more first timers, but can't say how accurate this is

Also, just want to throw it out there that medical experience is a huge consideration for applicants. They are not kidding when they say 40hrs of shadowing required.

 

[Sleight]

Does anyone know when they normally hand out WWAMI interviews?

 

[CrimsonMirage]

I'm guessing not till December or January, if you're not from Washington...

"The WWAMI Program of decentralized medical education at the UWSOM has particular weeks during which each state's applicants are interviewed. Please see the dates below to determine when your state is scheduled for these meetings. Because most of these sessions occur later in the interview season and because we usually assign interview committees one month in advance, many of our applicants from outside Washington do not hear regarding an interview until December or January.


WASHINGTON: A varied schedule from October 11 to March 19 (in Seattle)
WASHINGTON TRUST Applicants and Eastern Washington Applicants Febrary 8-11 (in Spokane)
WYOMING: January 19-21(in Laramie) February 16-18 (in Seattle)
ALASKA: February 22-25 (in Anchorage)
MONTANA: February 1-4 (in Seattle), March 8-11(in Seattle)
IDAHO: January 4-7 (in Boise), March 1-4 (in Seattle)"

 

[mcattitude]

Acceptance!

I am incredibly happy. I received a call today from my Executive Committee Representative (that I interviewed with) and she told me the wonderful news. I can hardly type I'm so excited.

I interviewed on 10/23 and have the other dates (primary, secondary, complete) listed above.

Best of luck to everyone and I can't wait to see you next Fall!

 

[learnmdabc]

wow, congrats! did you also get an email? And did she elaborate on when the Excommittee met or anything? : )

Again, that's awesome!

Acceptance!

I am incredibly happy. I received a call today from my Executive Committee Representative (that I interviewed with) and she told me the wonderful news. I can hardly type I'm so excited.

I interviewed on 10/23 and have the other dates (primary, secondary, complete) listed above.

Best of luck to everyone and I can't wait to see you next Fall!

 

[CrimsonMirage]

Congrats! I want to be your future classmate! Have you received an email yet?

 

[mcattitude]

Congrats! I want to be your future classmate! Have you received an email yet?

Thank you so much(!), I still can't believe it happened (thanks to learnmdabc as well!). I'm going to be using exclamation points instead of periods for everything for at least the next few months.

I received the call yesterday at 12:50pm. I was at work but recognized the 253 area code and became very excited very quickly. I haven't received an email or letter yet (she mentioned that they would be sending me more material), but I have become humorously paranoid and even google searched the number (which came up as a UW office number).

She didn't mention the Committee meeting date, but did tell me that they decided 'yesterday', which would be the Tuesday of this week. It's very possible that was one of the meeting dates. An MS2 who is a friend of mine said they meet every 3 weeks - 1 month.

Thank you again. I'm grinning like an idiot all the time.

 

[memedimonkey]

Wow, that is so early, are your numbers really amazing?

 

[seaboi79]

I was accepted as well!! I interviewed on 10/21 and found out that I was accepted on Tuesday of this week. I actually discovered this through my applicant status page though. I have not received an email or anything in the mail yet. I am very excited as UWSOM was my 1st choice!

 

[CrimsonMirage]

You discovered through a status change meaning you never got a phone call? Also, seaboi79 and mccattitude...are either of you reapplicants? Just curious.

Congrats to both! I'm still anxiously waiting....

 

[seaboi79]

No, I never got a phone call. I was randomly looking at my status page late Tuesday night when I discovered the acceptance.