2017-2018 University of Iowa (Carver)

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MSTP II today!! Complete 7/27

 

[Runnergirl38]

II this afternoon. OOS, complete 8/22

 

[fluffispearlo]

II !!!! so happy!!!!

 

[ilovenutella]

When were you complete?

8/25

 

[FlyHawkFly]

To those with II's, about how long was the wait between being complete and getting the invite?

 

[hk94]

To those with II's, about how long was the wait between being complete and getting the invite?

I was complete 8/11 and received the II 8/16

 

[FlyHawkFly]

I was complete 8/11 and received the II 8/16

So around a few days, then. Thanks!

 

[hk94]

So around a few days, then. Thanks!

I can't speak for others but they seem to be pretty fast. Good luck!

 

[greatplainsmed]

I can't speak for others but they seem to be pretty fast. Good luck!

If I recall, Iowa openly states that they do NOT necessarily review apps in chronological order...so a decision could be made the next day, week, or 3 months down the road.

 

[Welshman]

Can those with IIs shed light on their stats? Perhaps we'll see a trend

 

[deleted289061]

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[Runnergirl38]

Can those with IIs shed light on their stats? Perhaps we'll see a trend

Complete 8/22 interview invite 9/8. OOS, Lizzy M 74-76

 

[icedude2010]

Complete 8/22 interview invite 9/8. OOS, Lizzy M 74-76

Damn I forgot it was already mid September. Thought you were some sort of time traveler.

 

[darkpauladin]

II! OOS Complete Mid/Early July. GPA 3.8+ MCAT 515+, early November dates available (MWF)

 

[Kr#36]

II today, OOS with STRONG Iowa ties. Complete late July

 

[surfsuncali]

II received on August 16th, completed August 8th. GPA: 4.0, MCAT: 506

Can those with IIs shed light on their stats? Perhaps we'll see a trend

II received on August 16th, completed August 8th. I'm IS, GPA 4.0, MCAT 506, Lizzy M 69

 

[docinthemaking10]

So a committee letter is not suffice? It says in addition to the letter "you may also submit individual letters not to exceed 4 total letters". It makes it sound optional so I'm a little confused.

 

[Welshman]

So a committee letter is not suffice? It says in addition to the letter "you may also submit individual letters not to exceed 4 total letters". It makes it sound optional so I'm a little confused.

Committee is always sufficient. It means exactly what you quoted

 

[deleted787552]

So a committee letter is not suffice? It says in addition to the letter "you may also submit individual letters not to exceed 4 total letters". It makes it sound optional so I'm a little confused.

I had a similar question so I called them and they told me they only take a total of 4 letters unless there's more letters in your committee letter. My committee letter is composed of 5 letters but it counts since it's under the guise of a single packet. They also said I couldn't send in my 2 other individual letters along with my committee letter

 

[PhDtoMD1988]

I was wondering the same thing. Would it be foolish to say im interviewing at another school?


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not at all! I think it makes you more competitive

 

[WIMNFamilyMed]

II received today, OOS, dates to schedule are in November

 

[forumname1]

II received today, OOS, dates to schedule are in November

When were you complete? Congrats

 

[WIMNFamilyMed]

When were you complete? Congrats

My last letter of rec came into CCOM on 8/3, so that's probably the date it went by. Secondary essays were in around 7/24. No Iowa ties for me, WI resident attending MN college, but rural med aspirations.

 

[JustBuffalo]

Does anyone have information about their selection procedure? It has been mentioned that they don't look at final decisions in chronological order, but I was wondering if that means they evaluate everyone that interviews at the end of the interview season. Anyone have info on this?

 

[hk94]

Anyone know if we can store our luggage at the interview?

 

[Lilbird123]

Anyone know if we can store our luggage at the interview?

They have a room where you can put your bags while you interview and tour the school.

 

[hk94]

They have a room where you can put your bags while you interview and tour the school.

Thank you!

 

[FlyHawkFly]

Does Iowa send a confirmation email when you choose an interview date? My friend said she set one up for November, but I'm a worry-wart and can't shake this feeling that she might have missed something and the interview isn't fully set up.

 

[deleted289061]

Does Iowa send a confirmation email when you choose an interview date? My friend said she set one up for November, but I'm a worry-wart and can't shake this feeling that she might have missed something and the interview isn't fully set up.

Your friend can log back into the portal to check the date they selected. No email was sent when I selected a date.

 

[futuredoc3909]

How long after submitting secondary did you guys have to wait to get interview date?

 

[surfsuncali]

How long after submitting secondary did you guys have to wait to get interview date?

I waited a little over a week and then I got an II.

 

[darkpauladin]

Can anyone who had an interview here recently be willing to share their experiences? Thank you in advance if you choose to.

 

[deleted289061]

Can anyone who had an interview here recently be willing to share their experiences? Thank you in advance if you choose to.

I’ve interviewed here before. The day starts with everyone gathering into a conference room that you’ll spend most of your day. Then people come in to discuss the school, financial aid, and just have a general discussion about anything you feel brave enough to talk about. Everyone is divided into two groups, then lunch, followed by a tour of the hospital (excluding any wards due to HIPPA). Afterwards, one group does a case-based learning exercise, which is really fun (you don’t need to know anything in particular, just have common sense), while the other group begins their interviews. The whole day goes by quickly in my experience.

 

[PhospholipaseA2]

Can those with IIs shed light on their stats? Perhaps we'll see a trend

II given mid August...LizzyM 68

 

[Welshman]

II given mid August...LizzyM 68

IS?

 

[PhospholipaseA2]

IS?

Yes, I'm IS. Carver is an awesome school, and I would love to attend. I'm accepted DO, and love the school, but the hand waving at Carver gives me the feelsies.

 

[fluffispearlo]

Yes, I'm IS. Carver is an awesome school, and I would love to attend. I'm accepted DO, and love the school, but the hand waving at Carver gives me the feelsies.

At Des Moines?

 

[PhospholipaseA2]

At Des Moines?

You bet! Both schools would be a great landing spot and I'm excited about the future either way.

 

[fluffispearlo]

You bet! Both schools would be a great landing spot and I'm excited about the future either way.

Would you mind pm-ing me your stats? I'm applying to Des Moines late and would like to know my chances

 

[CyrusHabs7695]

Would you mind pm-ing me your stats? I'm applying to Des Moines late and would like to know my chances

Avg MCAT is 506 and Avg GPA is 3.6

 

[PhospholipaseA2]

Would you mind pm-ing me your stats? I'm applying to Des Moines late and would like to know my chances

Sure no problem. You should apply ASAP though, as I'm sure you're aware of the rolling admissions.

 

[vaguelybackward]

II yesterday (super unexpected!) I'm OOS, reapplicant, and was complete 7/19. LizzyM 68.

 

[CyrusHabs7695]

II yesterday (super unexpected!) I'm OOS, reapplicant, and was complete 7/19. LizzyM 68.

Congrats! Mind sharing what your mcat was? Any ties to the state, just out of curiosity!

 

[impendingdoom]

II Friday! Complete mid-August. OOS, Non-trad reapplicant, LizzyM 74

 

[vaguelybackward]

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[replied to the wrong response sorry!]

 

[vaguelybackward]

Congrats! Mind sharing what your mcat was? Any ties to the state, just out of curiosity!

MCAT was 514 (though I do have an old MCAT from a while back that was... much lower). And no ties to the state.

 

[Allgreen25]

II yesterday (10/6)!

 

[ilovenutella]

If the interview day ends at 1:30, would it be okay to book a bus to leave at 2:45? Or should I book a later one to be safe?

 

[biochem406]

If the interview day ends at 1:30, would it be okay to book a bus to leave at 2:45? Or should I book a later one to be safe?

I would later just to be safe and that way you have time to gather everything even though you will most likely be done at 1:30. Up to you.

 

[hk94]

Does anyone know if the max character count for updates is 1500 characters with or without spaces? I'm assuming it's with spaces but was wondering if anyone knows definitively.