KCU likes non-trads. So if the interview seemed to be less than ideal, there is still a good chance that they like you. It happened to me. My interview was intense and toward the end it appeared that I messed up bIg time, but I am here.
I was also, they really like non trads. That is why the interview may seem to not go well, but an acceptance follows. This is not ubiquitous, but from talking to some of the other non trads it is a similar story.
I found a room to rent on Craig’s list. It has worked out really well.To: Any Current Students Stalking this Forum
From: A Deer in the Headlights Incoming Student
If you live alone or have friends who do, could you recommend some apartment complexes, that are feasible within the allotted COA loan amount? Which buildings, other than the obvious CT, seem popular with students? Any to avoid? Thanks!
The omm class is all semester long, 1 to 2 labs per week, 1 lecture per week, 5 quizzes per semester, 3 lab practicals per semester, midterm, final, and omm is incorporated into standardized patients.
Relax. Don't pre study
This is interesting because it seems to contrast the experience of the other candidates. I myself am a non-trad, does this mean I will be grilled then accepted..lol..I'm a little scared.
I didn't get grilled, it was a super laid back interview
I made a comparison further back in this thread with the pros/cons of CT vs another apartment complex in the area. The main/only negative thing I have heard about CT (aside from cost) is that you never feel like you are leaving school and can't escape the anxiety of other students... Since I'm moving with my SO who will not be attending medical school, I'm assuming that having them around will help me to separate myself from school when I need to.
I'm a non trad and also didn't get grilled. Actually, it was a super relaxed and nice interview!
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No, everyone’s interview is different. The person that interviewed me knew my application well because it fit exactly what they do as an occupation. So the questions were more technical; they were trying figure out if I was lying in my application. This is why it was intense, i was being grilled to see if I was genuine. This took me by surprise.
Also wondering this...I emailed them over their break and never heard back. I may call at the end of this week and ask.
Are the interviews open file then? Like are they basing the questions from your application? I'm trying to prepare how to answer some questions and it definitely changes based on whether or not they have access to my application or not (primary and secondary.
Got it. Was your GPA on par or better than the averages. Can you comment on your EC's?
Interviewed on 11/14, my MCAT is 499, but GPAs are 3.7+. I was also waitlisted at KCU. You know it's surprising that I even got a secondary app, let alone getting an interview because as I was told KCU MCAT cutoff is 501. So I say as long you get an interview, you got a chance. I was later accepted at ARCOM, and also got an acceptance call today from ATSU-KCOM. So good luck, you can do it. Just believe in yourself.
I was accepted and I have a MCAT score of 500! It is possible, don't worry too much. I think there are a lot of factors but if you have a good GPA (which you do), balanced extra curriculars, and interview well you have a shot! That being said, I'm sure everyone who interviews here is amazing and highly competitive, so who knows what they really judge on.
They have access to your secondary responses. I got a few questions based on mine.
I lucked out on scheduling mine, got II on 12/1 and there was a 12/7 slot
Awwww man, guess I should've waited a bit. I jumped the gun on this one since I was super excited getting an II and didn't want a later one. Hope its not for a waitlist position
Did you pick KC only? KC has no slots my interview was in Joplin
So I got my invitation to interview at the end of October, and then around the middle of November they emailed me asking if I wanted an earlier interview since they had opened up a new interview date on the kc campus. The date must’ve just filled up before they could reach out to you I guess. Not really sure what to expect at the interview though, so if anyone has any tips as to what the day should be like, I’d love to know.
Congrats, where has a door opened for you?
I was interviewed on October...waitlisted too. 507/ 3.85..
It's March 10th for JoplinPerfect. I was planning on making a trip up in March during my spring break to look at housing, but will postpone it if this is the case. Thanks!
I actually ended up calling about this and was told that tentatively the KC date would be April 13th. I didn't want to post it because they said they weren't sure about it yet, but it will likely be then!
Yes - there should be a link to it in the acceptance email
I would give yourself more time if possible
