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hk94 said:
Has any OOR MD applicant receive a secondary yet? Or is everyone still waiting after submitting the mission statement?
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I've received a secondary and submitted yesterday (7/31), but did not receive a request for a mission statement. I submitted a preliminary app on 7/24, secondary was given on 7/26. TX URM MSTP applicant. LizzyM 78.
 
medmasta said:
Hey guys, OOR applicant from California, and got my secondary invite today. Not URM and around 509 MCAT, 3.79 GPA, and 3.81 sGPA
There's still hope!
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When did you submit your mission statement? I'm still in limbo!
 
was told that my application is highly placed on the hold list :/
anyone else in the same position?
if there are any current students on the thread, is that "legit" or do they just tell everyone that they're "highly placed" on the hold list 😛
should i just lose hope now or remain optimistic? o-o
 
shadow522 said:
was told that my application is highly placed on the hold list :/
anyone else in the same position?
if there are any current students on the thread, is that "legit" or do they just tell everyone that they're "highly placed" on the hold list 😛
should i just lose hope now or remain optimistic? o-o
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What are your stats/are you WWAMI/what experience do you have with underserved? I wouldn't lose hope just yet.
 
shadow522 said:
512/3.90. mstp applicant. i know my mcat is on the low side and it would kill me if that ends up being why i dont get an ii.
i have ~4000+ hrs of research, 7 pubs (including some 1st/2nd authors) though and i was really hoping that would be enough.
from az and ive been helping to run a clinic in a medically underserved border town on the Mexico side for 3-going on 4-years now.
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Their average matriculant MCAT last year was 506 so not so much. Your ECs are good. I think the only thing that could hold you back is your AZ residency. I'm not sure how they view MSTP vs WWAMI candidates and which is better but it's good you have ties to the school. I can't remember if they allow updates but if you are still on the waitlist in 2 months, send an update expressing your interest for the school and any updates on research, volunteering, etc.

Are you still in AZ? If you're residing in WA right now, get involved in your community and let them know.
 
shadow522 said:
was told that my application is highly placed on the hold list :/
anyone else in the same position?
if there are any current students on the thread, is that "legit" or do they just tell everyone that they're "highly placed" on the hold list 😛
should i just lose hope now or remain optimistic? o-o
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In same boat for MSTP
 
There is no geographical preference for OOS UW MSTP candidates, unlike the standard MD track.


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Received secondary on 7/13, submitted 7/18, file complete the same day (In state, non-trad, etc).
 
Any 7/10 or 7/11 mission statement submissions out there(MD only) that have heard anything back at all?
 
Submitted my mission statement 7/22. Really crossing my fingers but trying to remain realistic 😛 Hoping to hear back this week!
 
Submitted my mission statement 07/13. I'll be happy if I hear back at all.
 
mr0_0 said:
I was thinking the same thing since I submitted around the same time. It's been two weeks. I would give them three weeks like they said in the e-mail.
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Sitting at 2 days until 4 weeks now -___-
 
Rejection email last night after submitting mission statement back in mid July; OOS, not URM, 526/3.95. First rejection of the cycle! Pretty painless considering the insane odds.
 
Baylorpremed94 said:
Rejection email last night after submitting mission statement back in mid July; OOS, not URM, 526/3.95. First rejection of the cycle! Pretty painless considering the insane odds.
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Do you know the exact day you submitted?
 
I am glad I am a WA resident, they are brutally strict for non-WWAMI OOS applicants
 
Rumor has it they take longer than the stated 3 weeks to respond to the mission statement request as they truly read the applications.
 
mr0_0 said:
That makes more sense. The e-mail I received on 07/13/2017 stated "This review can take up to 3 weeks."
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My email also said 4-6 weeks when I submitted on 7/29.
 
what does edumacational disadvantage entail? Going to low-income public schools? Working in college?
 
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Rejected today post mission statement submission. Submitted 7/11. Good luck everyone!
 
hellowalnut said:
what does edumacational disadvantage entail? Going to low-income public schools? Working in college?
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Anything that may have affected you from pursuing a "typical" education [had to postpone college, had to take care of someone, illness, etc]. Here is a few examples:
- Financial stressors: working during high school, having to postpone college to work, supporting family members, etc
- illness: prevented from the typical 4 yr HS, 4 yr college
- immigrant status: virtually everything that could prevent you form pursuing an education
- Geographical: rural/underserved schools that lack STEM exposure or proper education [that may be a stretch]

Basically, it's very broad and vague...
Hope that helped!
 
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charlie517 said:
Anything that may have affected you from pursuing a "typical" education [had to postpone college, had to take care of someone, illness, etc]. Here is a few examples:
- Financial stressors: working during high school, having to postpone college to work, supporting family members, etc
- illness: prevented from the typical 4 yr HS, 4 yr college
- immigrant status: virtually everything that could prevent you form pursuing an education
- Geographical: rural/underserved schools that lack STEMI exposure or proper education [that may be a stretch]

Basically, it's very broad and vague...
Hope that helped!
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Did you mean to say STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math)? I graduated high school right before STEM was a thing but I got good science math and tech exposure. A STEMI on the other hand is a heart attack in medical lingo. Stands for ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction.
 
I think it's pretty difficult to get into UW if you are out of state and non-WWAMI unfortunately. But good luck to everyone! UW is a great school!
 
In state very non trad applicant here. AMCAS application processed August 6th.
Secondary received August 7th. Keeping my fingers crossed. Finalizing my secondary essays and will be submitting by the end of the week.

Good luck all!
 
Just got the rejection e-mail. Mission statement completed 07/13.

Good luck everyone!
 
ProMom said:
In state very non trad applicant here. AMCAS application processed August 6th.
Secondary received August 7th. Keeping my fingers crossed. Finalizing my secondary essays and will be submitting by the end of the week.

Good luck all!
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Do you feel like you had a reason you got the secondary so fast?
 
mybluedog said:
Do you feel like you had a reason you got the secondary so fast?
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Not sure. Maybe they are on top of their stuff with sending out secondaries. I *think* that all WWAMI applicants above the cutoff get the secondary but I could be wrong.
 
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