Anyone who got an interview OOS?
I'm OOS. CA resident
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Anyone who got an interview OOS?
anyone who got an interview oos?
do any of the lucky few chosen to interview so far care to share stats? Thanks
They interview into March... And accept people who interview in March. Interviewing in November is not a Tier 3 spot, not late in the game, and definitely not a slap in the face. You should be happy.
Ugggh. My hard drive crashed today. I've got my login and password (at least I think so) for the CU admissions status page but can't find the actual URL. Could someone post it please?
thanks.
Interview invite today, though it isn't until November. It's on a Saturday though which is best for me, except I'll be missing a football game.
Here is a link to the interview feedback from last year:Got an interview for next Fri . . . kinda nervouswe'll see, right? Any key advice from those who've interviewed before?
There are no "Tier 3" interview spots. While I will not pretend to know (and no one outside of the admissions committee knows), how and why some applicants are selected for later interview dates, some of it is obviously when you are complete and maybe they interview some with higher stats (MCAT/GPA) and maybe In-state gets some preference earlier, but who knows...Can someone explain to me what Tier 3 interview spots are, etc.?
There are no "Tier 3" interview spots. While I will not pretend to know (and no one outside of the admissions committee knows), how and why some applicants are selected for later interview dates, some of it is obviously when you are complete and maybe they interview some with higher stats (MCAT/GPA) and maybe In-state gets some preference earlier, but who knows...
All you should be concerned with is 'if' you get an interview. If you interview in September or March, you ARE interviewing for admission not wait list. The majority of acceptances are reserved and most applicants do not find out their status until the end of March. They do start handing out some acceptances in late October or early November to the top candidates, but even if you interview in September and don't hear anything until March, don't be too concerned (check last years thread and you will see how many interviewed early and were offered admission late or those that interviewed late and were offered admission as well).
I, along with other applicants, were told that the interview is weighed more heavily than any other part of your application. So, if offered an interview, you can overcome other short comings of your application if you smoke it. On the other hand, if you tank the interview, your other stats will not matter. I know a few people that had high MCAT and GPA last year (38+ MCAT) and were rejected, while some with lower MCAT were accepted because they performed well on the interview.
As far as I recall, when I spoke with the admission office earlier this year, that was not true--they said they tiered stuff. Anyway, I agree with the rest of your post, and I think it holds true for most MD schools.There are no "Tier 3" interview spots.
Ok I see what you are saying... I agree, I am sure they tier applicants in some fashion, but a Nov interview invite given out with the rest of the first round offers for interviews should not be a cause of concern. Look at it this way, most people that interview don't find out anything until March. You will spend less time fretting over whether or not you did well. Just know this, you were invited to interview because CU considers you a qualified candidate for admission. That is it! And while half of the interview is to further explore your potential as a student and doctor in person, the other half is to convince YOU why or why not CU is the right school for you (should you have other options).As far as I recall, when I spoke with the admission office earlier this year, that was not true--they said they tiered stuff. Anyway, I agree with the rest of your post, and I think it holds true for most MD schools.
I'd be interested in jc's "things people do to screw themselves" list lol.
Got an interview invite for November as well! What date? Mine's the 20th
As far as I recall, when I spoke with the admission office earlier this year, that was not true--they said they tiered stuff. Anyway, I agree with the rest of your post, and I think it holds true for most MD schools.
I'd be interested in jc's "things people do to screw themselves" list lol.
Also, when I attended the post-rejection small group feedback session (Do this if you don't get in!), one guy was arrogantly inquiring about why he did not get in because his stats MCAT and GPA were so far above average. I can only guess he went into his interview with the same sense of entitlement...
A friend of mine was a student interviewer and had someone say "pass" to the tell me about yourself question.
A friend of mine was a student interviewer and had someone say "pass" to the tell me about yourself question.
Does anyone happen to know, or can within a certain degree of assumption, make an educated guess on what the In-State MCAT range is for applicants invited to interview? I heard there's no minimum...
OOS + non-WICHE = Crickets....
yeah, couldn't agree more.
Got an interview invite for November as well! What date? Mine's the 20th
Are OOS getting any yet? Grrrr...I like COLORADO!
There was one person from Texas in my interview group, everyone else was IS.
Hey, for those of you lucky enough to attend an interview already, I was wondering if the school gave you any information about computers? For example, do you need a specific set of equipment in order to receive IT support at school or is any decent laptop okay?
My old desktop computer just crashed so I'm about to buy a laptop... I would hate to get something that isn't going to be acceptable in med school.
Thanks.
Hey, for those of you lucky enough to attend an interview already, I was wondering if the school gave you any information about computers? For example, do you need a specific set of equipment in order to receive IT support at school or is any decent laptop okay?
My old desktop computer just crashed so I'm about to buy a laptop... I would hate to get something that isn't going to be acceptable in med school.
Thanks.