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Dosett said:
Received this message today - Your supplemental application review is complete but an interview decision is pending. While we make every effort to provide application decisions in a timely manner, it is possible that an applicant could remain without an interview decision until February.

So am I on hold for a pre-interview invite? Is there any good to come out of this?
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This is the standard message that everyone receives, as far as I could tell. I went from this status to II a month or so later
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I'm also interviewing this Friday, 12/1. Does anyone know how many stations there are and if there are any role play/collaboration stations or are they mostly just answering questions?
 
Hopeful_MD:) said:
This is the standard message that everyone receives, as far as I could tell. I went from this status to II a month or so later
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Oh cool! Were you emailed the interview invite or did you find out through the portal?
 
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Dosett said:
Oh cool! Were you emailed the interview invite or did you find out through the portal?
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I'm sure they would email you. I have been on this message for two months maybe but still no rejection so :). My stuff was complete 8/3, I don't remember when they reviewed it.
 
anyone who interviewed here on 11/17 hear back yet?
 
Dosett said:
Received this message today - Your supplemental application review is complete but an interview decision is pending. While we make every effort to provide application decisions in a timely manner, it is possible that an applicant could remain without an interview decision until February.

So am I on hold for a pre-interview invite? Is there any good to come out of this?
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This status seems standard after submitting your secondary. i got this email back in early August and have been waiting for an II ever since.
 
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To those OOS students who plan on attending this school, how are y'all planning on financing the tuition?
 
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Hello everyone! I was just put under review this morning since being complete in September. I know the portal says it can take up to 8 weeks but I was wondering if any of you can tell me how long it took for you?
 
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Ravenclaw prefect said:
Hello everyone! I was just put under review this morning since being complete in September. I know the portal says it can take up to 8 weeks but I was wondering if any of you can tell me how long it took for you?
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Took almost 3 weeks for me!
 
stampofapproval said:
To move from "under review" to "review complete/interview decision pending"?
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Been "under review" this whole time, waiting for the move to "review complete/interview decision pending", not sure what I should do, will send an update soon, just waiting for something to become official before I send it in
 
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Dr Wannabe said:
Been "under review" this whole time, waiting for the move to "review complete/interview decision pending", not sure what I should do, will send an update soon, just waiting for something to become official before I send it in
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Hmm.. I wonder why that is? I was looking through this thread and it seems like most people moved from under review to review complete within the 8 week time frame. Maybe give them a call?
 
stampofapproval said:
Hmm.. I wonder why that is? I was looking through this thread and it seems like most people moved from under review to review complete within the 8 week time frame. Maybe give them a call?
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That's the plan, just putting that level of contact off until I update (it's a pretty significant update). I read somewhere (might have been this thread) that some applications are contemplated for longer and IIs can come as late as February - I really hope thats not me, but if it's an II, I can wait!
 
Dr Wannabe said:
That's the plan, just putting that level of contact off until I update (it's a pretty significant update). I read somewhere (might have been this thread) that some applications are contemplated for longer and IIs can come as late as February - I really hope thats not me, but if it's an II, I can wait!
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Just found that 13 week post, it was above on this page and looks like it was received after the review was complete, so I guess my situation is a little out of the ordinary
 
Waitlist just now! Interviewed 11/10. Hoping for the best!
 
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Accepted this morning! Interviewed 11/10
 
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Has anyone who was put on post-II hold had a final decision yet? Interviewed 10/20 and super anxious, hoping to hear soon! :)
 
I am interviewing here in a few weeks, and I was wondering if someone could clarify a few things for me. First, are the group activities after the MMI evaluated, and if so, does anyone know what to expect here/ how they are assessed? Secondly, what is the timing like for the MMI - I am having trouble finding information about how many stations to expect, and how much time is allocated to answering each question. Also, are follow up questions to be expected? Thanks!
 
Accepted today!!!
 
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Hopeful_MD:) said:
I am interviewing here in a few weeks, and I was wondering if someone could clarify a few things for me. First, are the group activities after the MMI evaluated, and if so, does anyone know what to expect here/ how they are assessed? Secondly, what is the timing like for the MMI - I am having trouble finding information about how many stations to expect, and how much time is allocated to answering each question. Also, are follow up questions to be expected? Thanks!
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Everyone involved with the MMI’s signs a confidentiality agreement, basically saying not to release any information. Cmed generally uses the MMI to get an idea of how you think on your toes, how you handle challenging situations, and how you think. There really isn’t a way to “prepare” other than working on communication skills, calming nerves, and thinking quickly on how to communicate effectively. So... expect many types of scenarios, expect follow up questions, expect group work where you might need to work with fellow applicants... but these are generalizations for pretty much any school with MMI’s.

When I interviewed (and I’m a 2nd year current student now) Cmed was the most enjoyable interview day experience, out of several Michigan school I interviewed at.
 
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I submitted a little late, but I just checked my app and after 2 1/2 months it's finally under review!
 
Hey! Good luck to everyone on their upcoming interviews. I'm currently on the waitlist here. Just wondering if anyone has any advice on when I should send an update to CMED. I have significant new experiences and some potential strong LORS. I'm wondering if it'd be better to wait until later (March/April), because that's when most waitlist movement is. Or maybe I'm overthinking it lol #premed
 
Tim_Hortons_Cafe said:
Hey! Good luck to everyone on their upcoming interviews. I'm currently on the waitlist here. Just wondering if anyone has any advice on when I should send an update to CMED. I have significant new experiences and some potential strong LORS. I'm wondering if it'd be better to wait until later (March/April), because that's when most waitlist movement is. Or maybe I'm overthinking it lol #premed
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I'm amused at your name, I just spent the afternoon there studying for Step :) . I'd give the office a call in the morning and see what they'd recommend, depending on what those updates are they may have better advice for you than the internets (yup, spelled with an S, because here in Michigan we add "s" to everything... :p)

There is a ton of waitlist movement in March though, so definitely do not lose any hope right now. Have a wonderful holiday!!
 
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star.buck said:
I'm amused at your name, I just spent the afternoon there studying for Step :) . I'd give the office a call in the morning and see what they'd recommend, depending on what those updates are they may have better advice for you than the internets (yup, spelled with an S, because here in Michigan we add "s" to everything... :p)

There is a ton of waitlist movement in March though, so definitely do not lose any hope right now. Have a wonderful holiday!!
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Thank you so much! Happy Holidays!
 
For those who have interviewed, can you leave earlier than 4:30pm? Instead of doing the tour, do the survey and leave? I'm asking because I have another engagement to get to and I want to make sure I have enough time for travel. Any thoughts/advice is appreciated!
 
silvamore said:
For those who have interviewed, can you leave earlier than 4:30pm? Instead of doing the tour, do the survey and leave? I'm asking because I have another engagement to get to and I want to make sure I have enough time for travel. Any thoughts/advice is appreciated!
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You're good to leave anytime after the interview, you don't even have to stay for lunch if you want (but it's a really good lunch lol)
 
Ravenclaw prefect said:
Hello everyone! I was just put under review this morning since being complete in September. I know the portal says it can take up to 8 weeks but I was wondering if any of you can tell me how long it took for you?
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Took about 2 weeks for me.
 
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Does anyone know where an update letter can be sent or uploaded?
 
Happy 2018!
For those accepted:
1. How long did it take for you to receive your letter in the mail? It's been a few weeks, and I just want to make sure it didn't get lost.
2. As someone had posted above, how are OOS students planning to finance (or are financing) tuition?
Thank you!
 
Sk8Coa1 said:
Happy 2018!
For those accepted:
1. How long did it take for you to receive your letter in the mail? It's been a few weeks, and I just want to make sure it didn't get lost.
2. As someone had posted above, how are OOS students planning to finance (or are financing) tuition?
Thank you!
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Happy New Year everyone!

1.) It took me over a month, I'd say 5 weeks maybe
2.) I'm in the same situation. My plan is to apply to as many scholarships as possible then take out loans through FAFSA.
 
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docibe said:
Happy New Year everyone!

1.) It took me over a month, I'd say 5 weeks maybe
2.) I'm in the same situation. My plan is to apply to as many scholarships as possible then take out loans through FAFSA.
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Thank you so much!
 
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Did anyone, who flew into the Saginaw airport, take a taxi to Mt Pleasant? I'm trying to work out whether to take Cheppawa
 
Has there been much movement for people who have been on hold pre-II?
 
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Complete since mid-July and nothing but silence ever since. Anyone else in the same sad boat as me?

Has anyone been rejected from this school post secondary, pre-II yet?
 
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capremed86 said:
Complete since mid-July and nothing but silence ever since. Anyone else in the same sad boat as me?

Has anyone been rejected from this school post secondary, pre-II yet?
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Complete in August and silence
 
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capremed86 said:
Complete since mid-July and nothing but silence ever since. Anyone else in the same sad boat as me?

Has anyone been rejected from this school post secondary, pre-II yet?
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In the same boat. I was complete early October, was put in review early December, was in review for 2 weeks exactly, then silence for about a month now. Someone from admission told me that they get *most* of their II out before Christmas break... The portal says they stop in February, so idk what to think :oops:
 
Aspiring4MD said:
In the same boat. I was complete early October, was put in review early December, was in review for 2 weeks exactly, then silence for about a month now. Someone from admission told me that they get *most* of their II out before Christmas break... The portal says they stop in February, so idk what to think :oops:
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We all just got back from break this week, so I wouldn't worry too much right now. I hope you all hear back soon, best wishes to you!
 
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star.buck said:
We all just got back from break this week, so I wouldn't worry too much right now. I hope you all hear back soon, best wishes to you!
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thank you for the info!! Do you know if you guys still have a lot of interview spots/days left for this cycle?
 
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