2016-2017 University of Missouri - Columbia Application Thread

[Chris - The Optimistic]

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Interviewed here yesterday. I initially had a long message typed up but I simply will stick with this: Anybody who goes to this school for an interview will love it. Good luck to all.

 

[tibnick]

II just now, complete 9/13 (but new MCAT didn't come in until 9/20)

 

[futuredoc500]

Have they said how many they've interviewed and how many they will accept friday

 

[Chris - The Optimistic]

Have they said how many they've interviewed and how many they will accept friday

They said they would accept five. They mentioned the max would be 10 but unlikely. So between 5-10 it seems.

 

[bty3]

Interviewed here yesterday. I initially had a long message typed up but I simply will stick with this: Anybody who goes to this school for an interview will love it. Good luck to all.

What kind of questions did they ask in the interview

 

[DrRedstone]

@bty3 Mizzou takes most of its questions directly from your application. They want to know what makes your experiences important and to fill in any blanks they may have. Be sure you have read over your entire application and remember what you talked about. You will be asked why you want to be a doctor or 'so tell me about yourself.'

 

[tibnick]

@bty3 Mizzou takes most of its questions directly from your application. They want to know what makes your experiences important and to fill in any blanks they may have. Be sure you have read over your entire application and remember what you talked about. You will be asked why you want to be a doctor or 'so tell me about yourself.'

One of last year's interviews did not go like this (maybe they've changed it) but I could tell one of my interviewers had not read my application, especially the secondary. He had a book full of med school interview questions and randomly flipped through it to ask questions. The thing about mizzou is that you can have completely different interview experiences depending on who interviews you, since 2 of 24 (or so) people on admissions committee interview you and advocate on your behalf to the rest of the committee. Some interviewees get asked about books they've read, some get grilled, some have a perfectly conversational interview, etc. it completely depends

 

[BehindBlueEyes]

They said they would accept five. They mentioned the max would be 10 but unlikely. So between 5-10 it seems.

Yikes, that's rough. I assume we'll know about a waitlist/rejection decision Friday as well?

 

[tibnick]

Yikes, that's rough. I assume we'll know about a waitlist/rejection decision Friday as well?

no. it's called "conservative rolling admissions," meaning only the top people get in early. the rest don't get a decision until march 😵

 

[BehindBlueEyes]

man...so, so cruel

 

[tibnick]

man...so, so cruel

so, so cruel. they take the collective best at the end of the month, meaning you're still considered for early notification...next month. but until then, no worries, i'll just sit here all emotional and trying to keep the (fake) smile on my face 😕

 

[Monkitty]

Looks like emails just went out.

I can't believe it, but I got in.

 

[BehindBlueEyes]

Looks like emails just went out.

I can't believe it, but I got in.

Congrats! I'm sitting in the status unchanged club lol.

 

[futuredoc500]

Looks like emails just went out.

I can't believe it, but I got in.

Nice, congrats! What are your stats if you don't mind sharing?

 

[Monkitty]

Nice, congrats! What are your stats if you don't mind sharing?

LizzyM 71
5 years teaching

If you'd like more details feel free to message me. Just don't want to clog up this thread with stuff about myself.

 

[futuredoc500]

LizzyM 71
5 years teaching

If you'd like more details feel free to message me. Just don't want to clog up this thread with stuff about myself.

Hey thanks! Hope to be your classmate!

 

[BigBurd]

Do you all think it takes about a month after being complete to hear about an interview? I'm starting to worry.

 

[tibnick]

Do you all think it takes about a month after being complete to hear about an interview? I'm starting to worry.

Took a bit longer for me... about 1.5 months

 

[futuredoc500]

Do you all think it takes about a month after being complete to hear about an interview? I'm starting to worry.

Took 3 months for me last year.

 

[DrRedstone]

Shocked to say that I'm not getting offered an interview invitation this year. I have no idea why.

 

[BehindBlueEyes]

Shocked to say that I'm not getting offered an interview invitation this year. I have no idea why.

🙁 dang... any chance for feedback?

 

[BigBurd]

Shocked to say that I'm not getting offered an interview invitation this year. I have no idea why.

When were you complete?

 

[DrRedstone]

🙁 dang... any chance for feedback?

I sent them an email per the request of Anita.

When were you complete?

Late August.

We'll see what happens. I already interviewed at KU as an OOS applicant.

 

[Monkitty]

Definitely see if you can meet with Allison Martin for feedback. Speaking with her last year is what gave me the confidence to reapply. She also pretty much told me directly what I was lacking.

Good luck man, sorry 🙁

 

[DrRedstone]

As much as I wish it were not the case, I have found this school to have been unhelpful in terms of feedback. After requesting a time to speak with someone, I was brushed off with what appeared to be a form email that answered none of my questions. I am deeply frustrated with Mizzou. Best of luck to all of those applying, but I have felt no in-state love.

@Monkitty - I spoke with her last year after receiving my rejection and made changes in the areas she pointed out. That is part of the reason I am so confused by the interview rejection.

 

[Monkitty]

That is rough man 🙁

I hope you find a place somewhere. Don't give up hope. Best to you.

 

[zurc2014]

I invite today. Oos urm. After reading the above post, I'm not so confident I'll get in :/ sounds like a brutal post interview screening process.

 

[BigBurd]

I invite today. Oos urm. After reading the above post, I'm not so confident I'll get in :/ sounds like a brutal post interview screening process.

When were you complete?

 

[zurc2014]

When were you complete?

A long time ago. Like over a month ago.

 

[zurc2014]

Since this school doesn't get that many apps, does anyone know our odds of acceptance once we get invited for interview? Particularly for oos.

 

[BigBurd]

A long time ago. Like over a month ago.

Darn. I was hoping to hear back from them soon. I was complete the 14th so it has been 4 weeks.

 

[zurc2014]

Darn. I was hoping to hear back from them soon. I was complete the 14th so it has been 4 weeks.

Just checked my email. I was actually complete 9/21/2016 😱

 

[zurc2014]

Got II a few days ago but cancelling today :/ Hope one of you get it!

 

[zurc2014]

Just cancelled for 12/1/2016. Call now for that spot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[procyonidaepaws2014]

Does anyone know when we will hear back regarding interviewee status changes for the months of Nov. and Dec.? I thought I remembered Ms. Martin saying we may hear back the Monday of the week of Thanksgiving, and the week before Christmas, but I'm not completely sure.

 

[kcice22]

Does anyone know when we will hear back regarding interviewee status changes for the months of Nov. and Dec.? I thought I remembered Ms. Martin saying we may hear back the Monday of the week of Thanksgiving, and the week before Christmas, but I'm not completely sure.

I thought it was still the last Friday of possible interviews (So this Friday for this month). But I could be wrong- if they said Monday before Thanksgiving its probably that, although they didn't mention it in my interview day.

 

[GotIronKnee]

I thought it was still the last Friday of possible interviews (So this Friday for this month). But I could be wrong- if they said Monday before Thanksgiving its probably that, although they didn't mention it in my interview day.

I just got an email offering me acceptance. I interviewed about one week ago. I'm not sure if this is the usual case, though, as I've interviewed at schools at the very start of November that still haven't notified me yet.

 

[BigBurd]

Anyone know what completion date they are up to for interviews?

 

[gajamed]

Anyone know what completion date they are up to for interviews?

Also wondering this. Completed late Sept and haven't heard anything..

 

[Autinveniam]

I was complete Aug 1, and received an II today. Gotta love the wacky time tables.

 

[BigBurd]

Will interviews fill up by the time they get to mid October completions?

 

[Enragedirishman]

Should I have gotten a complete email from here? I submitted the secondary three months ago and the check I mailed in has been cashed. Getting kind of paranoid, sorry.

 

[zurc2014]

Should I have gotten a complete email from here? I submitted the secondary three months ago and the check I mailed in has been cashed. Getting kind of paranoid, sorry.

Are you oos? They are hella slow.

 

[Enragedirishman]

Are you oos? They are hella slow.

IS. I just checked the secondary application portal and it said I submitted it on August 21. Nothing but silence since then.

 

[zurc2014]

IS. I just checked the secondary application portal and it said I submitted it on August 21. Nothing but silence since then.

Hmm. I would wait. They are very slow. I wrote them off and got a II recently. I would just wait and hang tough.

 

[DubaK]

IS. I just checked the secondary application portal and it said I submitted it on August 21. Nothing but silence since then.

I received a complete email about a week after I submitted. IS too. I'd say better call them than unknowingly have something missing...

 

[Enragedirishman]

I received a complete email about a week after I submitted. IS too. I'd say better call them than unknowingly have something missing...

I called them on Tuesday and they said I should've received an email back in August. Seems like it got lost somewhere, but everything is good! Thanks for replying.

 

[BigBurd]

Could anyone on here who has interviewed here this year give me any insight or tips on the interview? I interview next week and want nothing more than to be accepted by this school! Feel free to PM me.

Just wondering, when were you complete and when did you recurve the II?

 

[webster601]

Does anyone know when the December emails will go out? I'm assuming they want to get that done well before Christmas.

 

[Enragedirishman]

I'm in class and I got a missed call with a voicemail from the Columbia area about 45 minutes ago. They would only call to give me a II, not to reject right?