2011-2012 Ohio State Application Thread

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thestrokes14 said:
I submitted my secondary, but it doesn't indicate that on my status page. If this normal?
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I had the same problem ... and I didn't do anything about it for 3 weeks - they fixed it the same day after I emailed them a few times.
 
I just got an email from OSU that they created an OSU username and OSUID for me. No one else in this thread seemed to mention this, so I was wondering, did anyone else get this/what does it mean?
 
thestrokes14 said:
I just got an email from OSU that they created an OSU username and OSUID for me. No one else in this thread seemed to mention this, so I was wondering, did anyone else get this/what does it mean?
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Yeah I got that too. To be honest I'm not sure what it's used for since it's not the login/password you use to check your app status.
 
Slev said:
Yeah I got that too. To be honest I'm not sure what it's used for since it's not the login/password you use to check your app status.
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Well I know what it is; it's a login and pw to access OSU computers/their own system.

May I ask, did you get it today, or a while back?
 
Got it too. Did everyone get it? The website says usernames are for currently admitted students or employees. Wish it was that easy...
 
thestrokes14 said:
Well I know what it is; it's a login and pw to access OSU computers/their own system.

May I ask, did you get it today, or a while back?
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Got it last week shortly after I submitted my secondary.
 
Hmm...interesting. Yeah, if anyone else got, let us know (and when you got it might be useful). Are you guys all complete? I was about a week ago.
 
I was able to access my status page today. It is for everyone who submits their secondary app. Username I believe is your AMCAS number, then password is a combo of your name and AMCAS number.
 
so i submitted my secondary on 8/10. got a username invite, but i can not access the status update. is this happening to anyone else? also i didnt receive an email confirming the secondary, but it says confirmed on the website, that I submitted it on. Im very confused. :S
 
Got yet another e-mail concerning my OSUID, but this time from "[email protected]".

Still no idea what its used for...I think I should probably call the admissions office or something.
 
WildcatS11 said:
CALL THEM. If you have any questions about OSU admissions, call them. That's their job, to handle your questions. They're very nice and glad to help. Don't hesitate.
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Thanks for the advice, I'll be sure to do that tomorrow (turns out they close at 4pm EST). I'll report to everyone else, if interested.

Also, I realize I missed a few calls from the 614 area code (one on August 9th at around 8:30pm...but no voicemail, I believe). Regardless, my status page hasn't changed...its just all these peripherals are driving me mad! haha
 
i feel like they just set up an OSU ID for you immediately, like the one you'd use next year if you went?? i don't know why. i have my ID/pass for the 2ndary application (applyweb right?) then i have the status page ID/pass (this is the pass that is your name and amcas ID combo), and then i felt there was a third ID/pass, the one you're talking about. where you get an email saying here's a temp pass, set up a password change before X date. and you do, and then you don't use it for anything yet that i'm aware of. someone correct me if i'm wrong.
 
I agree with the first two ID/pw that you mentioned, but the third is a bit different. I specifically received an ohio state username (lastname.#) and an OSUID. I then activated my username and created a password. I just never understood why I got this e-mail, that's all. Sounds like a few others got it as well (or maybe many others...most people are quiet in this thread, it seems).

Regardless, I will call the admissions office tomorrow to get this straightened out.
 
hmm that's what i thought wasmy third ID i was talking about but mine was all numbers. the one i'm referring to as my third was this

"[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]OSU Password - Save this ID number and change this password! This ID number gives you access to register for your medical school courses and obtain financial aid information. Visit OSU's Account Management System to find information on safe computing practices and to change the temporary password assigned to your record. (On the "Change Password" page, use your OSUID (allnumbers*) and temporary password (somelettersandnumbers*) to create a new password using the guidelines provided.) This temporary password is only valid through mid-July. If you are unable to change this password before it expires, you will need to contact (614) 688-HELP for assistance.".
 
fizzgig said:
hmm that's what i thought wasmy third ID i was talking about but mine was all numbers. the one i'm referring to as my third was this

"[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]OSU Password - Save this ID number and change this password! This ID number gives you access to register for your medical school courses and obtain financial aid information. Visit OSU's Account Management System to find information on safe computing practices and to change the temporary password assigned to your record. (On the "Change Password" page, use your OSUID (allnumbers*) and temporary password (somelettersandnumbers*) to create a new password using the guidelines provided.) This temporary password is only valid through mid-July. If you are unable to change this password before it expires, you will need to contact (614) 688-HELP for assistance.".
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Nope, that wasn't the email that I got. Wow, this is just getting more confusing. Based on your MDapps, it looks like you were offered an interview, right? Whatever your status page says is all that really matters. Anyway, we'll get this all sorted out tomorrow, hopefully.
 
how weird? it was #2 in the "we got your secondary" email. eeeenteresting... no idea what your lastname.#s is.. well keep us updated just for the curosities 🙂 gotta do something in between rechecking our status all the time...
 
Just got a phone call with an interview invite! I love that these guys call you on the phone.

Secondary Received: 7/29
Secondary Submitted: 8/9
 
To current OSU students: research opportunities for med students were mentioned earlier, but beyond a listing of faculty-offered opportunities for med students, I've been having a hard time gaging how easy/hard it is to get involved, the quality of the opportunities, availability of funding, freedom to pursue own questions, etc...

...would anyone like to share their own experiences with this? 😳
 
cal2012 said:
To current OSU students: research opportunities for med students were mentioned earlier, but beyond a listing of faculty-offered opportunities for med students, I've been having a hard time gaging how easy/hard it is to get involved, the quality of the opportunities, availability of funding, freedom to pursue own questions, etc...

...would anyone like to share their own experiences with this? 😳
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I dont know if this counts, but I am an undergraduate researcher here at OSU dept. of pathology. I am involved in cancer research.
I dont know what is the protocol with the med students,, but when I was looking to be involved in research, I looked up the dept. faculty, read about their research and contacted them through an email. they typically asked me for my resume (may be more for the med students). Research availability is incredible. I believe OSU is #9 in the nation in terms of research activities. The PIs are typically nice, they want students to do their own thinking, have their (student's) own project as the part of their (PI's) project. They also are considerate of the student's schedule. I do not know much regarding the funding.
I hope this helps!
 
Interview invite!

I got a phone call yesterday evening.

Secondary Received: 6/21
Secondary Submitted: 8/8
 
SBAKSHI said:
I dont know if this counts, but I am an undergraduate researcher here at OSU dept. of pathology. I am involved in cancer research.
I dont know what is the protocol with the med students,, but when I was looking to be involved in research, I looked up the dept. faculty, read about their research and contacted them through an email. they typically asked me for my resume (may be more for the med students). Research availability is incredible. I believe OSU is #9 in the nation in terms of research activities. The PIs are typically nice, they want students to do their own thinking, have their (student's) own project as the part of their (PI's) project. They also are considerate of the student's schedule. I do not know much regarding the funding.
I hope this helps!
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Definitely helps! (wish my undergrad had a med school attached, haha) 🙂 Any current students want to chime in?
 
Does anyone know if OSU does 'on-hold' statuses or do they generally sit on your application until late in the cycle (e.g. March) to reject you?

Thanks for any information.
 
btc8 said:
Does anyone know if OSU does 'on-hold' statuses or do they generally sit on your application until late in the cycle (e.g. March) to reject you?

Thanks for any information.
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you can still get interviews all the way thru march to april even.
 
To current students/past applicants: Is it common to have to wait for months before receiving a response from OSU? I submitted my 2ndary 6/28 but haven't heard anything yet.
 
Did not see this until right now...

http://medicine.osu.edu/students/admissions/requirements/pages/prerequisites.aspx
New 2011-2012 Anatomy Requirement

The revised curriculum in our College of Medicine will begin in the Fall of 2012, and we have some very exciting changes for our students. Among the changes will be the unique aspect of first year medical students seeing patients in the office that they will follow longitudinally for four years. We will also teach anatomy in an integrated manner with the other basic science and clinical disciplines. It will thus be critically important for our students to have been at least introduced to the academic discipline of anatomy prior to matriculating, and so we are adding anatomy to our list of prerequisites beginning with the entering class of 2012. In an attempt to make it as easy as possible for prospective students to fulfill this requirement, we have several options:

(Lab preferred, not required. Dissection or exposure to prosected specimens preferred, not required.)

Option 1:
Any quarter or semester of Anatomy (minimum 2-6 hours) with or without a laboratory experience. This does not have to be Human Anatomy, though that would be preferred. This can be taken at your home school or a community college. For OSU undergraduates: Courses offered by The Ohio State University that provide excellent preparation include Anatomy 199, Anatomy 200, and EEOB 235.

Option 2:
Combined Anatomy and Physiology course, 3 quarters or 2 semesters necessary.

Option 3:
Online Anatomy courses. (One example approved by our Anatomy team is offered by West Virginia University. WVU offers a lecture component (NBAN 205, 3 credit hours) and a virtual laboratory component (NBAN 206 U/L, 2 credit hours). For more information, see http://anatomy.hsc.wvu.edu/Online-Courses.aspx.) Other Anatomy online courses that meet our online course policy will also be considered.

Option 4:
Community College course. (Courses offered by Columbus State Community College in Columbus Ohio that provide excellent preparation include BIO261.) Other Anatomy Courses at your local and other community colleges will also be accepted.

Option 5:
The College of Medicine is exploring other options for students at this time. Please contact the Office of Admission at [email protected] or call (614) 292-7137 if you have any questions or concerns.
 
Got an interview for early October. Got the secondary when I was verified, 8/2, and submitted it around 8/18.
 
I called to ask if saying 'reschedule' gave me date options or just put me back in the pool for a random reschedule. I think it's the latter, but the person I spoke with on the phone discussed open dates with me on the spot, I chose one, and she put it in the system - updated the next day and I went to the site to confirm it. They're really helpful about it so I'd just give them a call!
 
dpsPanda said:
Anybody else had to request a new interview date? Do they just assign a new one to you, or do you need to call or email them to pick a new one? Thanks!
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Call and they will change for you! However, if you want a much later date (>2 weeks), I'd think twice about interviewing later!
 
dpsPanda said:
Thanks! I'll give them a call. I'm free the next day or week if it's still open 🙂
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They interview on Monday and Wednesday. I was originally scheduled for a Monday but had to reschedule. Online I requested that my interview date be rescheduled and then called the admissions office and spoke with the person in charge of rescheduling. She was really helpful and there was no problem getting my date changed.
 
WildcatS11 said:
Ok 2-3 months later is a big deal, 2-3 weeks most definitely is NOT. rolling admissions. As a matter of fact, I'd like to argue that it would be better to interview mid cycle than early cycle. We tend to get all the top top applications very early, thus most early interviews are top candidates. So if you interview in September, you're being compared to many of our best applicants, with the 35+ mcats and 3.95+ gpa's, etc. This obviously isn't 100% true, but is a good generalization. Now, if you wait a few months, you are interviewing with good candidates, but perhaps not the caliber that you would have been in September. Still, obviously don't move your interview date to a later time - just trying to point out that early =\= better, not 100% infallibly.
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Someone's going to disect this and tear it apart.
 
WildcatS11 said:
Well most of it came fromthe heads of our admissiOns committee at our student adcom orientation meeting, so that's fine.
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Right, well later in the cycle you're competing for few spots, and even 35+/3.95ers submit after 6/1. Encouraging people to interview in November/December (aka. a few months after September) can't be sound advice.
 
WildcatS11 said:
Well most of it came fromthe heads of our admissiOns committee at our student adcom orientation meeting, so that's fine.
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Early applicants aren't always the best applicants, in fact, those who do not have amazing stats are encouraged their best bet is to apply early, I can't imagine just having awesome applicants in the front of the cycle just as I can't imagine only having poor applicants in the end of the cycle. That is a whole lot of generalizations. In fact I knew many amazing applicants who waited just because they know they'll be fine applying later.

Also the advice I gave to the applicant about >2 weeks is because I (and I'm sure many others) would prefer to know their results on 10/15 when they have the option to, rather than waiting to do an interview later just to "have easier competition".
 
Is there any word yet on how many students they are accepting this year?
 
Buckeyerissy said:
Is there any word yet on how many students they are accepting this year?
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Didn't they over accept last year? I heard they were offering one-year scholarships to anyone willing to defer a year.
 
I've heard similar, either they over accepted or more people took them up on their acceptances then they expected. Either way a costly mistake I think. I have a feeling that will make OSU much more selective this year, I almost didnt apply there just for this reason.
 
I've heard similar, either they over accepted or more people took them up on their acceptances then they expected. Either way a costly mistake I think. I have a feeling that will make OSU much more selective this year, I almost didnt apply there just for this reason.
 
poohbear12345 said:
I've heard similar, either they over accepted or more people took them up on their acceptances then they expected. Either way a costly mistake I think. I have a feeling that will make OSU much more selective this year, I almost didnt apply there just for this reason.
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last I heard only 17 took the deferal, so not that many spots are taken, you guys will be fine. They did accept too many tho
 
osumc2014 said:
last I heard only 17 took the deferal, so not that many spots are taken, you guys will be fine. They did accept too many tho
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One year scholarships for medical school for 17 people is still a lot for them to pay (if that is indeed true). Spending money tends to make people remember things better, especially departments in academia.
 
btc8 said:
One year scholarships for medical school for 17 people is still a lot for them to pay (if that is indeed true). Spending money tends to make people remember things better, especially departments in academia.
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ya but why would they be any more selective than the year before? They made the mistake of calling people off waitlists before people's accepting lettings came in, but how does that make them any more selective this year? still 200 or so spots to fill.
 
osumc2014 said:
ya but why would they be any more selective than the year before? They made the mistake of calling people off waitlists before people's accepting lettings came in, but how does that make them any more selective this year? still 200 or so spots to fill.
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Oh, I didn't suggest them being more selective this for the sake of last year's oversight. They will still admit the same amount, but no doubt be a bit more prudent in dialing up those on the wait-list prematurely.
 
osumc2014 said:
last I heard only 17 took the deferal, so not that many spots are taken, you guys will be fine. They did accept too many tho
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Deferring costs a student $250,000+ in future income. An unfortunate mistake, but I'm sure the 17 are grateful to have been accepted.
 
LeoGer said:
Deferring costs a student $250,000+ in future income. An unfortunate mistake, but I'm sure the 17 are grateful to have been accepted.
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Haha depends on what they do, +/- 100k, they probably took it cause they were planning on deferring anyway
 
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