2016-2017 Western Michigan University (Stryker) Application Thread

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Semmelweiser said:
Be yourself 🙂 . You've made it this far, they like what they've seen, and they aren't looking for you to hit some pre-determined response. They just want to learn more about the real you.

You're going to do great.
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I gave them the real me and never heard anything since. Should have given them the fake me
 
Pablo94 said:
Don't they have to send an email saying they rejected you?
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My understanding is that schools don't have to send a formal rejection letter, but I would imagine a well mannered school like WMed would send something out. I haven't heard anything since completing my phone interview so it seems that I'm still in the running. They've apparently cooled on me after an early secondary and phone II passing on me for several rounds of in person IIs. Holding out hope as they are my #1...
 
KoolKeith said:
My understanding is that schools don't have to send a formal rejection letter, but I would imagine a well mannered school like WMed would send something out. I haven't heard anything since completing my phone interview so it seems that I'm still in the running. They've apparently cooled on me after an early secondary and phone II passing on me for several rounds of in person IIs. Holding out hope as they are my #1...
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It's ok. you're much farther than i am in the process if it's any consolation. It's been a month and they still haven't started my experiences review ¯\_(ツ)_/¯


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goblue008 said:
It's ok. you're much farther than i am in the process if it's any consolation. It's been a month and they still haven't started my experiences review ¯\_(ツ)_/¯


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That is strange. They started mine the day after I took that assessment. Did you do that yet?
 
Roayer said:
That is strange. They started mine the day after I took that assessment. Did you do that yet?
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Yep finished the assessment on 9/13. That completion date is the most recent status update on my app.


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KoolKeith said:
My understanding is that schools don't have to send a formal rejection letter, but I would imagine a well mannered school like WMed would send something out. I haven't heard anything since completing my phone interview so it seems that I'm still in the running. They've apparently cooled on me after an early secondary and phone II passing on me for several rounds of in person IIs. Holding out hope as they are my #1...
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You're not the only one Keith. I had my phone interview August 15th and still no word. I sincerely hope we are still in the running. I'd love to go to here.
 
Do you guys think people who interviewed on 10/7 will hear back on Monday 10/17 ?
 
sandyman237 said:
You're not the only one Keith. I had my phone interview August 15th and still no word. I sincerely hope we are still in the running. I'd love to go to here.
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Thanks for the reply. It's good to know that I'm not the only one. It ain't over till it's over...keep the faith!
 
Supplemental App. Completed 09/26/2016 11:06 am
Experiences Review Started 09/28/2016 08:33 am
Experiences Review Completed 10/13/2016 03:58 pm.

Waiting/hoping for a phone II!
 
kipper68 said:
Did anyone else from the 9/30 interview group get the postcard? Nice touch, WMed! Now please show us some acceptance love!!
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I got one, that was so nice! I fell in love with WMed during the interview day- I was in the 09/30 group and I'm so excited/anxious/nervous for tomorrow! Was stalking the thread today in case anyone else wanted to commiserate. UGHHHHjkdsljlsk
 
Did anyone hear anything yet ? Any acceptances/rejections/waitlists ?
 
coffee makes me poop said:
I got one, that was so nice! I fell in love with WMed during the interview day- I was in the 09/30 group and I'm so excited/anxious/nervous for tomorrow! Was stalking the thread today in case anyone else wanted to commiserate. UGHHHHjkdsljlsk
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Also stalking the thread now. I'm here for anyone else who should be hearing today! Let's celebrate or cry together!!
 
So maybe today was not our day. I am going to stop obsessively checking this page. It is already 5:30 pm in KZoo
 
FWIW, on the last interview day on 10/14, we were told that they were going to try and call our group by this Thursday. I would think that those who interviewed first would hear earlier.
 
sav5716 said:
FWIW, on the last interview day on 10/14, we were told that they were going to try and call our group by this Thursday. I would think that those who interviewed first would hear earlier.
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Couldn't that ("BY" thursday) imply that we may hear earlier (including those who interviewed on 10/14)? Some medical schools have taken only a day to meet in the committee and make decisions, but not sure how they do it here.
 
honey0102 said:
Couldn't that ("BY" thursday) imply that we may hear earlier (including those who interviewed on 10/14)? Some medical schools have taken only a day to meet in the committee and make decisions, but not sure how they do it here.
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I was at the 10/14 interview as well - I think she specifically said "on" Thursday and maybe some Friday if she ran out of time.
 
Do you think that Thursday is for the earlier interview dates as well?
 
ChrisMack390 said:
I was at the 10/14 interview as well - I think she specifically said "on" Thursday and maybe some Friday if she ran out of time.
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She mentioned Friday? Thanks for letting me know. Must have slipped my mind.
 
So are they not sending emails, just calling?
 
If you see a call from a Kalamazoo area code, it is probably okay to pee your pants
 
This is a real nail-biter. I was so on edge yesterday and still today. Anyone got anything yet? 😳
 
My guess is that they will call everyone on Thursday, I feel like thats the only way to run out of time....if you have a large number to call. Who knows
 
my experiences review was recently completed
how long is the usual wait before receiving a possible phone interview?
 
medbunny56 said:
my experiences review was recently completed
how long is the usual wait before receiving a possible phone interview?
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It seems to vary. My exp. review was complete 9/17 and phone II offered 9/21. Some people's were much quicker, others a few weeks. Now I'm playing the waiting game for a campus II. Hope you hear something soon! 🙂
 
Exp review complete 10/19 and started 10/3 for those who submitted late.
 
goblue008 said:
Then reject me already ☹️


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Who knows how the timelines work! It's entirely possible that they are backed up at the moment, or you are on some sort of pre-experience review hold. I am pretty sure that they would tell you if you weren't under consideration anymore, but maybe not....? We are all going to be sooooo good at waiting when this is all over!
 
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