2016-2017 Michigan State University Application Thread

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+1 Alternate List. Interviewed 10/21. Kind of surprised by the quick turnaround. Not doubting that they did a thorough evaluation but nonetheless shocked to hear a decision was made that quickly for all who interviewed last week.
 
Just out of curiosity, how did you guys react when you got the call? Like what did you say?
 
Hey guys. Reapplicant.

Submitted secondary at the end of August (I know, late 🙁 Am also a Canadian).

LizzyM of 70 (3.5 GPA, 515 MCAT with 130 in CARS, 31 MCAT last time).

Am I boned?
 
ZucattiManicotti said:
Hey guys. Reapplicant.

Submitted secondary at the end of August (I know, late 🙁 Am also a Canadian).

LizzyM of 70 (3.5 GPA, 515 MCAT with 130 in CARS, 31 MCAT last time).

Am I boned?
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I don't think August is too late. I submitted 8/21, in review on 8/23 and accepted two months later. I'm in state, though. MSU reviews apps based on different priorities, including place of residence. So it might take longer to get to your app. Like the above poster said, you just have to keep waiting because it's not over yet.
 
Straight from MSU's website:
"Your application may be placed on HOLD FOR INTERVIEW DECISION. It is very common for applications to be held for an interview decision, for comparison to the larger applicant pool that evolves over the year. We receive newly verified applications from AMCAS through January; therefore, most applications that are held for an interview decision will be reviewed again in January. Please do not call the office if your status has not changed; as soon as a decision is made, your status will be updated. Our staff has no information beyond that listed on your CHM Applicant Portal status page."

Guess we twiddle our thumbs until January
 
On dat der hold status
 
MichiganSports3 said:
+1 Alternate List. Interviewed 10/21. Kind of surprised by the quick turnaround. Not doubting that they did a thorough evaluation but nonetheless shocked to hear a decision was made that quickly for all who interviewed last week.
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Also interviewd 10/21, still didn't hear anything
 
Does MSU waitlist/alternate list a lot of people? seems to be the case for a lot of people here. What's more probable, me getting an II off of hold status or you guys getting accepted off of alternate?
 
ZucattiManicotti said:
Hey guys. Reapplicant.

Submitted secondary at the end of August (I know, late 🙁 Am also a Canadian).

LizzyM of 70 (3.5 GPA, 515 MCAT with 130 in CARS, 31 MCAT last time).

Am I boned?
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I think you're good, I submitted everything on 9/1 and got sent to review on 9/8 and got an II before mid October so in due time!
 
People who interviewed on 10/28 and have heard back: Have you received an email or has your portal updated? I don't currently have a phone 🙁
 
Rejected this morning pre II
Instate
this was my dream school and I am absolutely devastated
 
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jimkrevitz43 said:
Rejected this morning pre II
Instate
this was my dream school and I am absolutely devastated
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I can commiserate. I am sorry 🙁 I too was rejected from one of my state schools (MD/PhD) and I think it sucked (hurt) more than any other pre-interview rejection. If not this cycle, as I have to tell myself, next cycle I will be better and better equipped. Good Luck regardless!
 
edited because I thought I was in the osteopathic thread. please hold your stones.
 
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chrisjh said:
Yes.
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Guess I am not super high priority for them. But judging from this thread it seems like they may be holding seats for later IIs.

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libertyyne said:
Guess I am not super high priority for them. But judging from this thread it seems like they may be holding seats for later IIs.

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Why do you say you're not high priority?
 
Hey guys! I'm scheduled to interview at this school tommorrow and I just wanted to get a little feedback from those of you that have already interviewed here about the general vibes you got from this school on interview day. How friendly were the students and staff? What sort of enviornment do you feel you were interviewing in? Was it a little tense, or fairly friendly? Sorry for all the questions guys, I guess I'm just really nervous for tommorrow!
 
JB50 said:
Was not expecting that.
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Yeah, unsure if one is just as likely to get an acceptance if interviewing that late or if they don't front load like schools tend to do and one has an equal chance. Lots of WLs on this thread so it's hard to know one way or the other. Or its just a tactic for applicants who might matriculate else where based on scores.

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Should I arrive at 7 for the interview since it starts at 730? What is the breakfast like ?

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libertyyne said:
Yeah, unsure if one is just as likely to get an acceptance if interviewing that late or if they don't front load like schools tend to do and one has an equal chance. Lots of WLs on this thread so it's hard to know one way or the other. Or its just a tactic for applicants who might matriculate else where based on scores.

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Their website says "Please be assured that the application process is specifically designed so that the time an application is reviewed for a final decision is not a factor in the decision. Seats in the entering class remain available through the end of the application cycle".

Last year their last interview day was in March and people posted that they were accepted.
 
Does anyone get pulled off of the "hold" status for interviews?
 
JB50 said:
Does anyone get pulled off of the "hold" status for interviews?
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I was complete early august. So I was in some sort of holding pattern.

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libertyyne said:
I was complete early august. So I was in some sort of holding pattern.

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My portal actually says "Hold" lol as in im on hold to be compared to a larger applicant pool. Similar to femmegoblue
 
femmegoblue said:
Did you have the actual "hold" status?
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I believe it said still waiting to be reviewed but had a line after that saying : may be held for comparison to larger pool.

Plus I submitted and was verified in early august and saw applicants complete after me receive IIs .
 
libertyyne said:
I believe it said still waiting to be reviewed but had a line after that saying : may be held for comparison to larger pool.

Plus I submitted and was verified in early august and saw applicants complete after me receive IIs .
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Oh woah that gives me hope! Best of luck. Well, in four months lol.
 
libertyyne said:
Should I arrive at 7 for the interview since it starts at 730? What is the breakfast like ?

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I arrived a little after 730 when I interviewed last week. 730-8 is the check in period, the presentations don't get started until 8. The breakfast is continental style minus the waffle maker.


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