2015-2016 Central Michigan University Application Thread

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Is there another way to show interest in attending this school? I am currently on the waitlist, but they specifically said not to send any updates until April.
 
I do think I recall someone saying in last year's forum that they were rejected quite hastily off of the waiting list when they sent in grade updates...
 
prettylittledoctor22 said:
Is there another way to show interest in attending this school? I am currently on the waitlist, but they specifically said not to send any updates until April.
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Interviews are almost done, with the last being February 19th (I believe). A TON of movement happens between April and June, so just send in updates on the date they told you to. I waited to send updates in April (when we were told to send updates) and was pulled of the waitlist in mid-May. I would recommend writing a Letter of Intent that also includes a statement of things you've done since applied/interviewed, and attach documents verifying the things you did.

Hope this helps! Best wishes!
 
II offered today! They only had 1/29 open since they are trying to fill that date first, before February. I already have an interview that date and had to call them. Lucky enough for me, someone had just canceled their interview so I am interviewing this Friday!
 
tourre25 said:
II offered today! They only had 1/29 open since they are trying to fill that date first, before February. I already have an interview that date and had to call them. Lucky enough for me, someone had just canceled their interview so I am interviewing this Friday!
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Congratulations !!
IS or OOS ? Stats if you don't mind. Thanks
 
II email received a few days ago for Jan. 29th. Looking forward to meeting those who will be there as well!
 
For those of you who got accepted/interviewed, would you mind sharing your gpa/mcat? I'm an OOS applicant and curious as to where i fall.
 
medschoolplease123 said:
For those of you who got accepted/interviewed, would you mind sharing your gpa/mcat? I'm an OOS applicant and curious as to where i fall.
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I have an acceptance from this school. I am nontraditional, bachelor's in music, used to be a music teacher, experience working with children, hospital volunteer, extensive experience working with the elderly, low end on the MCAT (dang psych section killed me), mid/high GPA, high end on the science courses.

What you have to keep in mind that they look at a lot more than just your GPA and MCAT. This school especially seems deeply interested in who the applicants are as people, why they want to be doctors, and whether or not they are willing to serve the underserved areas that need doctors. Not to say they don't accept anyone who wants to be a plastic surgeon, but they mainly want to train docs who want to stay in the state, and especially those who want to serve in rural areas (which is the demographic of the school itself).

Just looking at the numbers (via MSAR), the chances of OOS acceptance (considering the verified applications only) is 0.3% vs, IS 8.2%. Once you have an interview, the numbers are 7% OOS, to 43% IS. This is a school that wants to train doctors to serve Michigan patients, so being OOS makes it a bit harder for you.

So, it depends. Just comparing test scores is a very superficial means of judging where you fall. Schools seem to look a lot deeper now (which is a good thing I think!)
 
I was recently invited for an II (on cloud 9 !!!) any advice is appreciated regarding how to prepare for the MMI. also where would you recommend to book the hotel from the ones they suggested (im staying overnight). Thank you ! DO NOT LOSE HOPE PPL ! IT CAN HAPPEN ! its not over yet !
 
Em4234 said:
I was recently invited for an II (on cloud 9 !!!) any advice is appreciated regarding how to prepare for the MMI. also where would you recommend to book the hotel from the ones they suggested (im staying overnight). Thank you ! DO NOT LOSE HOPE PPL ! IT CAN HAPPEN ! its not over yet !
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My best advice:
Know the school's mission like the back of your hand... And relax. The interview day is about as stress free as they could possibly make it. 🙂
 
So hey, I was rejected pre interview a little while ago.

I was wondering if anyone here knew CMU's stance on advice for improving your application? Like am I allowed to call or email admissions about that?
 
ZucattiManicotti said:
So hey, I was rejected pre interview a little while ago.

I was wondering if anyone here knew CMU's stance on advice for improving your application? Like am I allowed to call or email admissions about that?
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Usually the schools are willing to talk about applicant's weaknesses and offer advice. You could probably call the admissions office and ask them.
 
II today as well. Complete mid-September. Nice surprise. I'm excited to see the school!
 
Interviewed 1/15, and just got the waitlist email 🙁 really bummed since I loved this school, but haven't lost hope yet, since I've heard there's a lot of waitlist movement.
 
lollipop864 said:
Interviewed 1/15, and just got the waitlist email 🙁 really bummed since I loved this school, but haven't lost hope yet, since I've heard there's a lot of waitlist movement.
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Sorry to hear that 🙁 dont give up hopefully you will hear some good news soon.
Do you mind sharing how many people are usually in an interview session and do they have a rule like (***I AM MAKING THIS UP) on this date only 2/10 will get accepted 5/10 go on waitlist and 3/10 get rejected ? I know some of the school do something like that. So I was wondering if thats the case for CMU.
 
Has anyone here still not heard back? I haven't received an II but haven't been rejected either... Does anyone know when is the last interview day?
 
Em4234 said:
Sorry to hear that 🙁 dont give up hopefully you will hear some good news soon.
Do you mind sharing how many people are usually in an interview session and do they have a rule like (***I AM MAKING THIS UP) on this date only 2/10 will get accepted 5/10 go on waitlist and 3/10 get rejected ? I know some of the school do something like that. So I was wondering if thats the case for CMU.
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There are no set rules, from what the replys have been in the past, and from the admissions team said during the interview day.

I don't recall exactly how many people where at the interview day, but it was a bit less than 2 dozen in AM and same in PM session.
 
Received II 1/25, MMI 1/29, Acceptance 2/9. OOS.

The last interview day is in Feb.
 
AMCAS complete Sept 9, Secondary Application complete 10/7, Interviewed 1/15, Accepted by email a couple of minutes ago. OOS. PM me for more info if you would like.

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Congrats to everyone accepted!! I can't wait to meet you next year 🙂 I'm an M1 here so if you have any questions, don't hesitate to PM me!
 
skip459 said:
As an accepted OOS student, I am very anxious to find out the loan/financial aid/scholarship options for OOS students. Can anyone give me a bit of information on this? Thank you. 🙂
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I believe we will be getting that info in the next couple months. You could always ask on the FB page as well. 🙂
 
skip459 said:
Someone had already posted something similar on the FB page. I was just wondering what the norm was for OOS students. Like how much students are getting to live off of per year, loan/financial aid options, etc. I am trying to get an idea of what apartment complex to live in, and trying to get an idea of the price range is difficult without any idea at all as of usual amount students are able to get to live off of.
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I did ask if there were any cases of students not getting enough financial aid, and what was done to make up the difference if there was a need. I was told by the financial aid guy, as well as several students that no students had ever been denied sufficient financial aid, whether IS or OOS. Thankfully cost of living is low in Mount Pleasant! That OOS tuition cost has to hurt... I hope you get IS cost after a period of time!
 
skip459 said:
Awesome! Pretty sure living in-state because of school won't qualify me for in-state tuition, though :/
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might wanna check with the school on that... If you live here, pay rent here, pay utilities here, and pay for food here... I'd be willing to bet there is a way to make you a resident here. Or at least there SHOULD be a way....
 
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star.buck said:
Mogh

might wanna check with the school on that... If you live here, pay rent here, pay utilities here, and pay for food here... I'd be willing to bet there is a way to make you a resident here. Or at least there SHOULD be a way....
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Michigan has pretty strict rules about residency for in-state tuition. You actually have to live in Michigan for a year, not going to school and maintain a job before you can qualify for in state tuition. If you come here for school you can plan to pay out of state for 4 years unless you get some type of scholarship that will give you in state tuition rates.
 
stodda57 said:
Michigan has pretty strict rules about residency for in-state tuition. You actually have to live in Michigan for a year, not going to school and maintain a job before you can qualify for in state tuition. If you come here for school you can plan to pay out of state for 4 years unless you get some type of scholarship that will give you in state tuition rates.
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Uck... Thankful I'm a resident!
 
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