2014-2015 West Virginia University Application Thread

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Congrats to everyone who recently got II's!! And I think WVU looks for OOS candidates who have a true passion for service. I have absolutely no ties to WV, but they gave me an II. I have no research experience either, just like 400ish total hours of community service combined.
 
Make that four, its gonna be an early morning #Giggidy
Haha, I'm gonna fly in from DCA and take Megabus back just because the drive was so awful for me last year. The trip is up and down mountains along scary roads on cliffs so at night, it was terrifying. And considering how much gas costs, the price is pretty comparable assuming WVU is still implementing their overnight MedStay program for the interview.
 
Yup-- it was technical difficulties on there end; their admissions coordinator caught it when she double checked. Just wanted to throw that in for anyone who hadn't received an II yet and was curious as to why-- I just scheduled mine 🙂 WV is so expensive to fly into though!

Glad you got it sorted! 🙂
 
There's always the option of flying into Pittsburgh and renting a car or taking one of the buses to Morgantown. Just thought for you or anyone else that might be trying to save a few bucks on travel!
^That's exactly what Google suggested (the flying from Pittsburgh), but I'm going to pray I get some interview invites during that time to other places in the area too like VCU 🙂

Haha, I'm gonna fly in from DCA and take Megabus back just because the drive was so awful for me last year. The trip is up and down mountains along scary roads on cliffs so at night, it was terrifying. And considering how much gas costs, the price is pretty comparable assuming WVU is still implementing their overnight MedStay program for the interview.
^I wonder if I'll see those mountains if I come down driving from Pittsburgh. I remember seeing them on road trips as a young girl and freaking out so much-- if there's the slightest of ice on those roads, I'd feel like anyone on them would plummet to a horrid death.
 
^That's exactly what Google suggested (the flying from Pittsburgh), but I'm going to pray I get some interview invites during that time to other places in the area too like VCU 🙂


^I wonder if I'll see those mountains if I come down driving from Pittsburgh. I remember seeing them on road trips as a young girl and freaking out so much-- if there's the slightest of ice on those roads, I'd feel like anyone on them would plummet to a horrid death.
You will definitely see mountains on the drive from Pittsburgh. They're not so bad except for all the trucks on the road! Last year I drove back from Pittsburgh (that's where I'm from) in a big snow storm and ended up in wreck, it wasn't very fun. I'm not much of a snow driver though so I'm sure most people would have made it fine. In the fall though it'll be clear and the scenery is really nice!
 
Haha, I'm gonna fly in from DCA and take Megabus back just because the drive was so awful for me last year. The trip is up and down mountains along scary roads on cliffs so at night, it was terrifying. And considering how much gas costs, the price is pretty comparable assuming WVU is still implementing their overnight MedStay program for the interview.

They definitely still have the Medstay program! Which is great for me because I think I'll drive in the previous day before my interview so I'm not rushing lol
 
I got my II today about 4 hours after I submitted my secondary lol which is awesome but...
My interview won't be until 10/29 🙁
Anybody else on that day?
 
I know they went FAST!

Yes lol I was bummed cuz I was hoping for something in September, but oh well. I waitlisted for a September date so hopefully I get lucky and get interviewed quicker 😉

They do interview a ton of OOS people so it's not surprising the slots filled up so quick.
 
Yes lol I was bummed cuz I was hoping for something in September, but oh well. I waitlisted for a September date so hopefully I get lucky and get interviewed quicker 😉

They do interview a ton of OOS people so it's not surprising the slots filled up so quick.
Yeah that was the concern! Since they interview so many OOS apps, it's probably better to interview as early as possible!
 
Yeah that was the concern! Since they interview so many OOS apps, it's probably better to interview as early as possible!

Yea when I saw that, I was like fuuuuuuuh...but I had to wait because of funds lol when do you interview?
 
Yeah that was the concern! Since they interview so many OOS apps, it's probably better to interview as early as possible!
From my understanding this isn't necessarily the case. I think they put all the OOS waitlisters (which is almost all of OOSers) into a pile and look at them all again when spots open up in the spring. I wouldn't stress about later interviews at all!
 
From my understanding this isn't necessarily the case. I think they put all the OOS waitlisters (which is almost all of OOSers) into a pile and look at them all again when spots open up in the spring. I wouldn't stress about later interviews at all!
Ohhh okay then that is awesome!! 🙂
 
I got my II today about 4 hours after I submitted my secondary lol which is awesome but...
My interview won't be until 10/29 🙁
Anybody else on that day?

Can I ask what your stats are? I am worried because I submitted last week and it seems everyone is getting II really fast.
 
Can I ask what your stats are? I am worried because I submitted last week and it seems everyone is getting II really fast.

They do seem to come pretty quick, but stay hopeful.

My stats: 3.5 sGPA, 3.6 cGPA, 27 MCAT (10B/10V/7P), OOS (bordering state), good EC's, tons of clinical experience, and my committee letter hasn't been sent yet.
 
Someone please answer my question! What do you mean by submitting electronically through email? The photo is the only thing that they said needs to be sent to that email. How do you submit the banner and the other parts to their email? There is a submit button at the end of the pages so I'm confused. This may be the worst question ever but need to make sure haha.
 
Someone please answer my question! What do you mean by submitting electronically through email? The photo is the only thing that they said needs to be sent to that email. How do you submit the banner and the other parts to their email? There is a submit button at the end of the pages so I'm confused. This may be the worst question ever but need to make sure haha.

I didn't email anything actually...lol I actually talked to an admissions lady and she said as long as you got a confirmation email that each part was received you should be fine.

I already received my II so I know this works. Simply fill out each section and hit submit, within a few minutes (if not seconds) you should get the confirmation email. The photo is the only thing you need to email. If you don't get a confirmation email then call admissions.

It was really confusing so I understand your frustration lol
 
I didn't email anything actually...lol I actually talked to an admissions lady and she said as long as you got a confirmation email that each part was received you should be fine.

I already received my II so I know this works. Simply fill out each section and hit submit, within a few minutes (if not seconds) you should get the confirmation email. The photo is the only thing you need to email. If you don't get a confirmation email then call admissions.

It was really confusing so I understand your frustration lol
Yessss thank you so much!!
 
Someone please answer my question! What do you mean by submitting electronically through email? The photo is the only thing that they said needs to be sent to that email. How do you submit the banner and the other parts to their email? There is a submit button at the end of the pages so I'm confused. This may be the worst question ever but need to make sure haha.
I had posted this earlier. They changed the format for the banner app from sending it via email to sending it directly through the page, like other parts of the application.
 
I submitted my secondary application on July 14 and got an interview invite on July 15! So excited as I am out of state and this was one of my top choices! My interview is September 25, soonest date I could get by that time. Anyone else 9/25??

Stats: GPA 3.78, MCAT only a 27... out of state (Alaska actually), no family ties but a close friend attends there starting this year.

Anyhow...the banner application I emailed in, as per the instructions on the first page of the secondary. It sounds like everyone else was told to just email and not mail it in?
 
Anyhow...the banner application I emailed in, as per the instructions on the first page of the secondary. It sounds like everyone else was told to just email and not mail it in?
Yeah, apparently they changed it from mail-->email-->electronically through their website. If you got an II already, I'm sure they received it.
 
Hey so are you supposed to receive a confirmation for emailing your picture? It's been a few hours and I received confirmation for everything else already
 
Hey so are you supposed to receive a confirmation for emailing your picture? It's been a few hours and I received confirmation for everything else already
No, I never received one. If your don't get an II in one weeks time, contact admissions via email to see if they received everything.
 
Hey so are you supposed to receive a confirmation for emailing your picture? It's been a few hours and I received confirmation for everything else already

I didn't receive one for the picture either. I concur with GOK<3's statement.
 
got an email today, rejected pre-secondary. not too surprised, given my low GPA (stark upward trend, but the beginning is not great), and OOS/zero ties to WV. I only added this school because I liked their mission and loved their secondary questions, so I thought it would be a good fit. guess not!

good luck everyone else!
 
got an email today, rejected pre-secondary. not too surprised, given my low GPA (stark upward trend, but the beginning is not great), and OOS/zero ties to WV. I only added this school because I liked their mission and loved their secondary questions, so I thought it would be a good fit. guess not!

good luck everyone else!

Sorry to hear that, don't worry too much though, I'm sure other schools will give you a chance! Keep your head up 🙂
 
Just received a secondary from WVU today and really excited about it!!! I'm OOS with no ties to WV but live about a 2-3 hr drive from the Morgantown Campus.
 
ii today! I finished the secondary late last night so that was a quick turn around!!

Makes it surprising that they do actually reject ppl afterwards. Even though they hand out a ton of II, it makes you hopeful that you have a chance, right? haha
 
Makes it surprising that they do actually reject ppl afterwards. Even though they hand out a ton of II, it makes you hopeful that you have a chance, right? haha
Did anyone ever figure out the stars for OOS interviewed/OOS accepted (and not just matriculated)?

At this point, I'm just happy with any interview though 🙂
 
Did anyone ever figure out the stars for OOS interviewed/OOS accepted (and not just matriculated)?

At this point, I'm just happy with any interview though 🙂

I don't think anybody found anything on that specifically. Although I have a feeling the number accepted isn't much higher than number matriculated. I'm guessing they just don't easily hand out acceptances to OOS students.

Yes, this is my first II, so I'm pretty happy regardless lol
 
I don't think anybody found anything on that specifically. Although I have a feeling the number accepted isn't much higher than number matriculated. I'm guessing they just don't easily hand out acceptances to OOS students.

Yes, this is my first II, so I'm pretty happy regardless lol

70/524 acceptances extended according to usnews
 
Completed secondary yesterday and II today!
Can anyone tell me what the interview was like last year? and also, do they offer OOS applicants to stay with their med students?

OOS, no tie to WV, cGPA: 3.82, sGPA: 3.79, MCAT 33
 
Completed secondary yesterday and II today!
Can anyone tell me what the interview was like last year? and also, do they offer OOS applicants to stay with their med students?

OOS, no tie to WV, cGPA: 3.82, sGPA: 3.79, MCAT 33

Yes, they have the med stay program. There should be a link with the email that you use to schedule your interview.
 
How strict is this two week deadline..?

I would prioritize this secondary since they are very generous with their interviews and the interviews are already booked up in September and October. I waited one day to schedule my interview and when I went to check the next day a weeks worth of interview slots were taken. Don't wait!!!
 
I would prioritize this secondary since they are very generous with their interviews and the interviews are already booked up in September and October. I waited one day to schedule my interview and when I went to check the next day a weeks worth of interview slots were taken. Don't wait!!!
I am asking because I've already gone past my 2 week deadline. I was wondering if they would still consider me if I submitted.
 
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