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I thought they met for the first group awhile back? I interviewed August 28th and was told the adcom meeting for those applicants would take place October 6th. Does anyone if that's changed? I didn't realize there was a meeting yesterday.
Congratulations on AWPA!! What a gret feeling that must be! Do you happen to know if they were reviewing all applicants that interviewed before that date or just applicants that interviewed on or around 8-21. I'm just curious if I was reviewed at that meeting or if there is still the meeting on October the 6th that will review applicants interviewed after the 21st?
Also you received that in snail mail correct?
I'd wait for Pasmal to confirm, but I thought they discussed all the previous month's interviewees the following month. So all August interviews on the September date, etc. It wouldn't hurt to call or e-mail the admissions department directly just to confirm when your file will be looked at, especially if you interviewed around a cutoff date. Good luck!
Okay, thank you!
Congrats! When did you interview?
I'm in their pipleline program so no interview was required.
You're probably in the next round of apps. A buddy from my school interviewed around that time and he told me he'll hear from SIU after the meeting in late October (the 27th or so, I think he said?).
Awesome! Thanks for that insight. I know they mentioned something about the end of Oct. when I was there too but mentioned it quickly and only once. Much appreciated
Practice common interview questions and review your AMCAS and secondary so you're prepared for any questions regarding your file. Look over SIU's website intensely so you know what's special about this school (emphasis on primary care, PBL, etc.). The interviews are very conversational and weren't stressful at all for me (though I was very nervous beforehand!). You'll do great, just be yourself and have a great time.
Should be something like 80% of AWPAs right? (Obviously not all in December)
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You take from it what you make it. Some people LOVED it - Carbondale is purely a college town with tons of events, a HUGE bar / downtown scene, etc. There's also ample outdoor activities, such as wineries, hiking, breweries, etc. It's a fairly small town which takes a little getting used to but keep in mind it is centrally a college town (the population literally doubles when class is in session to ~40,000). All in all, the year I lived there was enjoyable but I personally would not want to spend much more time there. Others will disagree and would rather be in Carbondale all 4 years than Springfield, but it all depends on your personality and what you like to do in your down time!
It's reasonable if it works for you! They do interviews M-F (not Wednesdays) throughout the year - congratulations and good luck!
