2013-2014 Michigan State University Application Thread
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Well, I explained a subpar GPA/why/what I've learned from it, so I think it's also a good spot to explain red flags like a super bad MCAT subscore. However, I wouldn't mention that story unless you can make it sound ... understandable. I find it a little fishy that you "left" the testing center at some point that was completely inappropriate?
Understood. I didn't read the rules they handed me
-- I stepped outside for 1 minute during the PS/VR break, I just wanted some fresh air. I came back in and they said they might have to void my score/would report it. Advertisement - Members don't see this ad
If you have something to say that sounds convincing to yourself then maybe it wouldn't be a bad idea, but you don't sound all that convinced that you do have a good reason 🙂 I also have a bad sub-section score, but I wrote about more positive things because my score is really just my own fault and I don't want to draw any unnecessary attention to it. Good luck, I loved this school's interview day so much and I really really hope I (and the rest of you!) get in!
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Thanks!!!
I submitted-- didn't reference the reasons behind why the bad sub score, but a more positive outlook on it.
Good luck to you too 😀
Congrats! I have similar stats. Did you receive an invite via email or status?
not yet! anxiously waiting!
their first release date is technically oct 16th but according to last years thread the adcom started calling the night before their release date!
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Was put on hold today for ii.
oos, 33, cGPA 3.6, sGPA 3.85, gGPA (PhD) 3.8
9 research pubs, 2 book chapters, several academic and military awards
significant clinical experience and some volunteer
have received invites from BU, Mayo and Dartmouth and really wanted to visit here.😡
What a bummer!
oos, 33, cGPA 3.6, sGPA 3.85, gGPA (PhD) 3.8
9 research pubs, 2 book chapters, several academic and military awards
significant clinical experience and some volunteer
have received invites from BU, Mayo and Dartmouth and really wanted to visit here.😡
What a bummer!
When were you complete?
Not sure when they considered me complete, but I submitted everything early August.
Geez. Thats seems crazy considering you went there for undergrad! Sorry to hear this.
I'm kinda confused how this school is working through their apps. Everyone saying they were put on hold was complete about a month later than me and I have not had any movement with my application. No change in status since I was forwarded for preliminary review??
Wow I'm so surprised, I just texted my mother that I didn't hear from MSU today when a voicemail popped up on my phone without it ringing--it was Dr. Maurer calling to say I was accepted!! SO happy about it! I wish I could have talked to him to say how happy I am! I interviewed Oct. 4 but it's so late tonight I wouldn't worry if you also interviewed that date and haven't heard back yet, because they might not have finished going through all those applications yet.
🙂 🙂 🙂
🙂 🙂 🙂
MSU is super IS biased. Good luck elsewhere.
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omg
my stats are way way way lower than the one above who was rejected, and I'm technically OOS too
I've been in Michigan for ~5 months now, until November. Do you think they will consider this or not? Oh well 🙁
I'm OOS with strong IS ties and interviewed there last year late in the cycle. I finished earlier this year and was forwarded for preliminary review on 8/8 and still no word as well...Last year it took a long time but I was hoping this year it would be a little faster. 🙁 Have you heard back yet?
Nope! Forwarded for review on 8/28 and no change. I mean I guess no change is better than a hold for rejection but it just seems like it has been a while and seeing people who were complete later than me hearing things makes me confused lol
Mine was forwarded 7/19 with no change yet 😱. Still not sure what to think either.
Gah, this waiting is going to make me insane.
I completed everything on that exact same date as well! Still no update when I logged in either.
+1... Maybe no news is good news for now? I guess we will know soon enough..
Good luck everyone!!
Is anyone having a problem accessing their status page?
Not exactly true. From their admissions website:
"approximately 20-25% of each entering class is from outside of Michigan.The most competitive non-Michigan residents have MCAT scores of 10/P or above, a very strong or improving academic profile, and nonacademic attributes and experiences that will enrich the class and be consistent with the mission of the college. Nonacademic factors tend to play a very large role in academically successful, non-Michigan residents gaining acceptance."
20-25% OOS acceptance is higher than most public schools.
I applied last year, completed 9/5, on hold for interview on 10/19 and didn't get an II until 1/24, then scheduled it for 3/15 which was the soonest one available. no luck obviously so this year I was complete on 8/7 and still haven't heard anything.
I applied last year, completed 9/5, on hold for interview on 10/19 and didn't get an II until 1/24, then scheduled it for 3/15 which was the soonest one available. no luck obviously so this year I was complete on 8/7 and still haven't heard anything.
What stats did you apply with last year and were you in-state? if you dont mind me asking.
thanks!
Finally got an interview invite for 11/1!! Very exited 🙂
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Congrats! When were you put under preliminary review?
Thank you!
Forwarded for preliminary review 8/28... So basically what feels like AGES ago!
Awesome, congrats Barbie! Looks like we will be seeing each other next Friday.
Now that the excitement has worn off I'm getting extremely concerned about the MMI. Anyone who has interviewed have any comments on how hard it was? I've had one interview so far and it was so easy going and conversational I'm worried I won't be prepared for this one lol.
