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From what I understand, the faculty member scores your app and then it's either an interview or get put on hold. Apparently a good number of people haven't even been sent to faculty review yet.
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I hope I get one of those sweet sweet IIs. Considering I just had my PI write me a LOR and he use to be an adcom there. And I have another adcom letter. And im sitting here literally right next door to the COM and constantly see interviewees doing tours 🙁((((
I think they should update Vitals. Provide a live timestamp/update if you've been forwarded to an adcom member for review, scored, on hold etc.
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Agreed. Vitals is useless and sucks the way it is now.
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Thanks for the blood pressure spike, OSU! 
II this morning as well! But when I went to schedule (since you have to do it within 72 hours of receiving the II), Vitals hadn't updated yet :/
EDIT: Vitals updated and... I was assigned next week. Luckily I am IS, but I was not expecting it to be that soon.
EDIT: Vitals updated and... I was assigned next week. Luckily I am IS, but I was not expecting it to be that soon.
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Wow congrats!
I got an II a few months back. I just got an email saying vitals has been updated, then logged onto vitals and nothing had changed. It was around the oct. 16th date when people had been receiving their first acceptances so I thought it was just a mistake email and nothing had actually updated. Checked again the next morning and saw the II on vitals. If you don’t see it tomorrow morning/afternoon I would go ahead and give them a call but it’s probably just a lag so don’t worry 🙂
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Oh ok cool thanks so much! Have u heard post interview yet? I hope your application cycle is going well!
Yep I was accepted! They will give you a little card at your interview that has the decision date. I think it’s typically like 2 weeks after your interview so you won’t have to wait long. Thanks! Best of luck on your interview!
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Congrats! And thanks so much! Do you have any words of advice for me going in? It would be so amazing to go to OSU! It’s such an amazing school!
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For those that got accepted, do you mind sharing stats and EC's?
I would say just know your application and be able to talk about your experiences in a conversational manner. Both my student and faculty interviews were fairly relaxed. They asked sorta traditional questions and then from there the follow up questions turned pretty conversational. No tricky ethics or stress questions, but each interviewer might be different so think about the ethical questions a little maybe but don’t really worry about it!
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Accepted! Interviewed 1/17
Congrats! Were you deferred initially?
Accepted! Interviewed 1/30.
Congratulations! Do you mind sharing your EC's? I see a great mcat and a below average GPA, hence the inquiry.
II just now. Lizzy M Score of 65. Non traditional + Masters
Complete?
For those of you accepted, do we have to pay the fee right away or can we wait until spring to make a school decision since it's non-refundable? I was accepted back in November and still haven't paid it, but want to make sure I'm still eligible for merit scholarships.
I think they said every two weeks and I heard from them last week so should be next week sometime?
Anyone know whether OSU is receptive to ITA emails from OOS applicants?
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Yeah they're receptive
Email them and they will try to accommodate you if possible
Thanks! Still holding out some hope.
The next decision date is 2/20.
They said that scholarships will be offered during the academic year.
Thoughts on pre-II letter of interest? Sounds cliche but I would take an OSU acceptance over any ivy/other higher ranked institution for personal reasons.
Yes
Are your stats close to OSU's median?
Same. I’m still holding out for an II. You could maybe call and ask admissions but I feel like you could do an update+continued interest. That’s what a lot of people do if you have info you can update them about.
super unexpected II today! Georgia said a spot opened up for the Monday March 5th interview slot and I was next on her list! SO unbelievably excited! Any advice / tips would be appreciated. I am hesitant because it is late in the season....idk how realistically an acceptance would be
Idk, seems like OSU's season was running kind of late anyway. Probably worth a shot!
They limit their acceptances throughout the year so that those interviewing later are still interviewing for spots! Many of my classmates interviewed in March. Good luck! 🙂
Ok awesome! Thank you so much for sharing I really appreciate it
got the exact same email yesterday hahaha
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ACCEPTED!!! just checked my portal!!
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congrats!! did you happen to interview last monday by any chance?
I interviewed last Monday, but somehow Vitals hasn't updated for me.
I'm in the same boat :O. Have you reached out to the admissions office yet?
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No, I'm going to wait until tomorrow. Maybe they're running behind because of President's Day weekend? Also, I noticed in earlier posts that some people had to wait an extra day before Vitals allowed them to confirm their interview, so it could be an updating issue with the system.
EDIT: Vitals updated today. I got deferred.
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