2011-2012 Oakland University Application Thread

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Are they rejecting via email? It seems my app page hasn't changed since I first sent it in and was complete.
 
first interview invite today! i think i was complete around 7/22
 
UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH this wait is killing me. I want an interview invite already!
 
ppappui said:
It is an agonizing process, no? Still waiting for some sort of update from Oakland too
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Same here. Trying to stay positive since it's only August and we haven't been placed on hold yet.
 
blackandgold1 said:
UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH this wait is killing me. I want an interview invite already!
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I know! I feel like soooooooooooo many people already have multiple interviews. I wonder if submitting secondaries in early-mid August is considered late? I had to wait for my new MCAT score to be released before I added anymore schools to my primary. So that put me behind about a month. 🙁
 
Madz99 said:
I know! I feel like soooooooooooo many people already have multiple interviews. I wonder if submitting secondaries in early-mid August is considered late? I had to wait for my new MCAT score to be released before I added anymore schools to my primary. So that put me behind about a month. 🙁
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You're not late, it's just that there are ridiculously early applying ppl, including me. Getting AMCAS done by June is early and secondaries by July and early August. After that, you're normal, and if you submit secondaries in september and beyond, you're late
 
Complete since 7/19! Since they have offered interviews to people that were complete after me, I imagine that I am either a hold or a rejection. Hope I hear something soon!:xf:
 
Can any applicants from last year explain what the "team based learning exercise" is?

It's scheduled right before lunch on my interview day.
 
compshateme85 said:
Can any applicants from last year explain what the "team based learning exercise" is?

It's scheduled right before lunch on my interview day.
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I'm also semi-concerned about this...hopefully they send out more information before hand, but I'm sure they're just assessing our ability to work in groups effectively.

Anyone else interviewing on 9/16 by chance? If so I'll see you there.
 
Am I really going to be the only one representing SDN tomorrow?
 
AzDesertDoc said:
Am I really going to be the only one representing SDN tomorrow?
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I thought there were many SDNers who got invite to Oakland. Check them out and PM them to see. I'm still waiting for the invite :luck:
 
compshateme85 said:
Can any applicants from last year explain what the "team based learning exercise" is?

It's scheduled right before lunch on my interview day.
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The TBL session is just to give you an idea of what they are like -- don't stress about it at all! They don't judge you on your performance or anything... it's definitely just a way for you to get a taste of what going to school at OUWB would be like.
 
amandaeleven said:
The TBL session is just to give you an idea of what they are like -- don't stress about it at all! They don't judge you on your performance or anything... it's definitely just a way for you to get a taste of what going to school at OUWB would be like.
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Ok cool. I was a little worried about that just because we had no info on what it was going to be. The more I read on their website about OUWB, the more excited I am about this school.
 
bestx062 said:
I'm also semi-concerned about this...hopefully they send out more information before hand, but I'm sure they're just assessing our ability to work in groups effectively.

Anyone else interviewing on 9/16 by chance? If so I'll see you there.
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I'm going to be interviewing on 9/16. Super excited about it!!! really, the more I find out about this school, the more I like it. They are really doing everything right to start a top tier medical school!!!
See you there!
 
amandaeleven said:
Good luck tomorrow! Maybe I'll run into you -- we're having our first AMWA meeting in the medical student lounge area. =)
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AWESOME! I hope to see how awesome Oakland is! I'm at my hotel right now!
 
amandaeleven said:
Ooo! I just realized that you also have an engineering background... we love our engineers here! 🙂
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Well that gives me some confidence! I like to talk about that in my interviews....so I'll be sure not to forget it!
 
How would people who are interviewing like to chat with me in-person the morning of their interview day? I ran into a couple of interviewees today in the parking lot and got so giddy with excitement to see fresh faces! PM me if you're interested in a quick meet up (I usually get on-campus by 7:30am, but can make it there earlier if necessary!).
 
linebacker57 said:
I'm going to be interviewing on 9/16. Super excited about it!!! really, the more I find out about this school, the more I like it. They are really doing everything right to start a top tier medical school!!!
See you there!
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Nice! I agree, after learning more about it this school is moving more towards the top of my choice list for schools. I'm glad to hear that the TBL isn't used for assessment!

Are you flying out right after the interview day on Friday? I'm staying until Saturday because I couldn't find a flight that gave me enough flexibility on Friday.

See ya there!
 
linebacker57 said:
I'm going to be interviewing on 9/16. Super excited about it!!! really, the more I find out about this school, the more I like it. They are really doing everything right to start a top tier medical school!!!
See you there!
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Nice! I agree, after learning more about it this school is moving more towards the top of my choice list for schools. I'm glad to hear that the TBL isn't used for assessment!

Are you flying out right after the interview day on Friday? I'm staying until Saturday because I couldn't find a flight that gave me enough flexibility on Friday.

See ya there!

I totally just accidentally posted this through the last person logged into sdn on this comp...whoops😱
 
So my experience at ouwb was amazing! The faculty and staff are EXTREMELY nice they really made the trip worthwhile. OUWB is definitely an innovative and cutting edge school. Their facilities are top notch and everyone seems to take pride in their school and creating a a tight nit friendly culture.

OUWB is definitely at the top of my list after interacting with their staff and students. Beaumont is also an immensely valuable asset for this school. It is enormous and offers access to almost any specialty you want! Having access to basically the largest hospital in the country will definitely allow OUWB to become a reputable medical school not only on Michigan but in the country.

Best of luck to everyone applying, I can visualize myself at OUWB and hope to matriculated there next fall.

Pm me if you have further questions about the interview, but it was low stress and a lot of fun!
 
Im flying out early on saturday too. I didn't want to hassel with trying to get to the airport through rush hour traffic to make a flight. AZDesert, did you end up renting a car? Was it a hassel? How would you recommend getting from the airport to the auburn hills area?
 
AzDesertDoc said:
So my experience at ouwb was amazing! The faculty and staff are EXTREMELY nice they really made the trip worthwhile. OUWB is definitely an innovative and cutting edge school. Their facilities are top notch and everyone seems to take pride in their school and creating a a tight nit friendly culture.

OUWB is definitely at the top of my list after interacting with their staff and students. Beaumont is also an immensely valuable asset for this school. It is enormous and offers access to almost any specialty you want! Having access to basically the largest hospital in the country will definitely allow OUWB to become a reputable medical school not only on Michigan but in the country.

Best of luck to everyone applying, I can visualize myself at OUWB and hope to matriculated there next fall.

Pm me if you have further questions about the interview, but it was low stress and a lot of fun!
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I am so happy to hear this and I hope you'll join us next year. =)
 
AzDesertDoc said:
So my experience at ouwb was amazing! The faculty and staff are EXTREMELY nice they really made the trip worthwhile. OUWB is definitely an innovative and cutting edge school. Their facilities are top notch and everyone seems to take pride in their school and creating a a tight nit friendly culture.

OUWB is definitely at the top of my list after interacting with their staff and students. Beaumont is also an immensely valuable asset for this school. It is enormous and offers access to almost any specialty you want! Having access to basically the largest hospital in the country will definitely allow OUWB to become a reputable medical school not only on Michigan but in the country.

Best of luck to everyone applying, I can visualize myself at OUWB and hope to matriculated there next fall.

Pm me if you have further questions about the interview, but it was low stress and a lot of fun!
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How long did it take you to find parking/get to the location from your parking spot? Every publication/email I've gotten from Oakland has a warning about parking difficulties and it's got me kind of nervous about finding a spot and being on time. I'm considering having my mom drop me off (pathetic, I know :laugh:) if it's as bad as they seem to make it sound.
 
vandsocc91889 said:
How long did it take you to find parking/get to the location from your parking spot? Every publication/email I've gotten from Oakland has a warning about parking difficulties and it's got me kind of nervous about finding a spot and being on time. I'm considering having my mom drop me off (pathetic, I know :laugh:) if it's as bad as they seem to make it sound.
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Parking probably wasn't a problem for anyone at yesterday's interview because the rest of Oakland University (undergrads, grads) don't start their academic year until this upcoming week -- this being said, we were told that as long as you get to campus by 7:30-7:45AM, you should be able to find a spot relatively easily.
 
Sooooo, interview day is coming up next week. 🙂 🙂 🙂

I'm really excited about OUWB... amanda I hope to be joining you next year. Like seriously.

I've already picked out my far too expensive apartment in Birmingham 😀
 
I was just at the interview on Friday and everything AzDesertDoc says is so right. The school exceeded every expectation I could ever have had and it is my number one choice. I cannot stop thinking about it - hoping for an acceptance a few months from now!!!
 
sasbo said:
i was just at the interview on friday and everything azdesertdoc says is so right. The school exceeded every expectation i could ever have had and it is my number one choice. I cannot stop thinking about it - hoping for an acceptance a few months from now!!!
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sooooo awesome

😀
 
I want to interview here so bad. I've never even been within a 100 mile radius of Oakland, but the school looks awesome. I never knew it was the biggest hospital in the US
 
Also... PeterPesto you need an avatar!!!

May I make a suggestion?

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Lovin' the enthusiasm radiating from this thread! Too bad I don't have any connections with admissions [well... actually I do know someone on the committee... haha but that doesn't mean anything].

...I really should stop checking SDN and get back to studying...
 
Codeblu, how does it feel to be the biggest schween of all time?
 
Anybody complete on 6/23 that hasn't heard anything yet? I'm still waiting.

Well looks like the person above me was. Congrats btw!
 
I'm interviewing 9/16. Anybody else? Wanna share a cab from the airport hotel area? PM me!
 
MediCynical said:
Nice! I agree, after learning more about it this school is moving more towards the top of my choice list for schools. I'm glad to hear that the TBL isn't used for assessment!

Are you flying out right after the interview day on Friday? I'm staying until Saturday because I couldn't find a flight that gave me enough flexibility on Friday.

See ya there!
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bestx062 said:
Nice! I agree, after learning more about it this school is moving more towards the top of my choice list for schools. I'm glad to hear that the TBL isn't used for assessment!

Are you flying out right after the interview day on Friday? I'm staying until Saturday because I couldn't find a flight that gave me enough flexibility on Friday.

See ya there!

I totally just accidentally posted this through the last person logged into sdn on this comp...whoops😱
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wtf bro :laugh:
 
Bl4ckout said:
Invite today at 10am! OOS 3.7/3.6/29R(8,10,11) Complete I believe on 6/23/11. Anyone interviewing with me on 11/11/2011 : )?
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glad to know that people are hearing back with good news even after the 1 month timeline that most people have predicted!
 
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