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drkks1516 said:
Lol I don't mind.
IS; Lizzy M between 60-65.
3.6 cgpa and sgpa, 500 MCAT (kinda low I know)

Was kinda surprised, but it's a happy surprise I suppose lol
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Congratz! I hope I get some luck from Wayne too although I am at disadvantage (Canadian)
 
FutureMedHopeful123 said:
Congratz! I hope I get some luck from Wayne too although I am at disadvantage (Canadian)
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Wayne is pretty good with admitting from OOS (~45% if I'm not mistaken), I wouldn't worry! I know people who submitted the first week of July, didn't get an II until december, and then got accepted in february. I also know people who interviewed as early as september and hadn't received a decision until March (all from last cycle). It's just a long process unfortunately!
 
Weird and possible dumb question, but is anyone else with interviews having trouble accessing you (name)@wayne.edu email? It says my interview confirmation went to that address, but whenever I click on the link, it prompts me to changed my AccessID password, and I've already done so twice.
 
drkks1516 said:
Wayne is pretty good with admitting from OOS (~45% if I'm not mistaken), I wouldn't worry! I know people who submitted the first week of July, didn't get an II until december, and then got accepted in february. I also know people who interviewed as early as september and hadn't received a decision until March (all from last cycle). It's just a long process unfortunately!
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Its so agonizing but you are right! Waiting hame
 
Modyn said:
After you scheduled it did it say your confirmation email was sent to your (username)@wayne.edu email address or your actual one?
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the confirmation was sent to the email I used on my AMCAS application.
 
BUMedHopeful93 said:
Yes! It changed on the 13th to "Invite to Interview" and I got the email the same day. Looks like I just beat them to the punch. My interview has been scheduled.
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First my status changed to "Med School Admit (MA)" on the 13th, and then today the tab to interview appeared and I scheduled it, and then afterward it returned to "Med School in for Review (MR)" so I'm hoping it soon accurately changes to invitation to interview.
 
phantomyinyang said:
I got a serious gunner vibe from a few of the people in my interview group as well. They're honestly my last choice for schools in Michigan.
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If by gunner, you mean motivated. Then yes, I've noticed that WSUSOM has plenty of highly motivated students. But that shouldn't be a bad thing or seen as a "slight". At the end of the day, as mentioned throughout orientation, courses, and all interactions with medical professionals - you want to be motivated the learn the most possible. You want to strive the hardest to be at the top of your class. Why? Because that means that you are doing the best in your pre-clerkship, clerkship, and etc - that you're best prepared to treat your patient and community to the fullest extent possible.

And no this doesn't make you jaded, less personable, or just an ass. In fact, WSUSOM takes into account professionalism, clinical skills, etc into your "rank" just like any other school. Add in the fact that Z scores don't affect your P/F, Wayne has plenty of highly, highly motivated individuals who I would easily consider "gunners" that are immensely collaborative as well. In fact, a "gunner", who is known the have scored at the extremely high end of our last set of exams, is regularly seen explaining concepts to his peers.

This isn't undergrad. Sitting at the front of your class, studying into the wee hours of the morning, really buckling down to get that 95 on head/neck anatomy isn't bad - its admirable and will make you a better physician. And whats even more admirable, is doing that while working collaboratively with your groups.

#endrant. Basically, I hate the word gunner. This is a professional education.

We'll all hopefully be saving lives one day; I would sure hope you're being a gunner and trying to maximize your very expensive education.
 
Dustinesd said:
If by gunner, you mean motivated.
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Not to derail the thread, but I think that is a misuse of the word "gunner" that has evolved over time perhaps out of jealousy of people who are motivated and in fact do well. Then there are people who will do whatever it takes to get ahead even if it means gunning down their classmates; when I hear "gunner" that is what I think of. So - I agree with you, I hope all med students are motivated to do well! I am at the same time turned off by those willing to stomp on others to get what they want for themselves. I went to a different professional school for my first career where many of my classmates were competitive in a mean-spirited way. I wouldn't choose to be in that kind of environment again.
 
drkks1516 said:
How did you interview go? Any insight you can give as to how hard the questions they ask are?
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I was never once asked a question that I felt was intended to throw me off guard. Every question they asked was fair and reasonable. They made it comfortable. Of course, every interviewer/situation is unique, but that seems to be the general consensus. My best advice is to know your application and be able to expand on your experiences. Good luck to you! 🙂 This waiting game, on the other hand, is a whole different story
 
Eatpraylove37 said:
I was never once asked a question that I felt was intended to throw me off guard. Every question they asked was fair and reasonable. They made it comfortable. Of course, every interviewer/situation is unique, but that seems to be the general consensus. My best advice is to know your application and be able to expand on your experiences. Good luck to you! 🙂 This waiting game, on the other hand, is a whole different story
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Thanks! I'm nervously preparing for mine. Did they give you any insight as to when people on your interview would start to hear back about a decision?
 
Dustinesd said:
If by gunner, you mean motivated. Then yes, I've noticed that WSUSOM has plenty of highly motivated students. But that shouldn't be a bad thing or seen as a "slight". At the end of the day, as mentioned throughout orientation, courses, and all interactions with medical professionals - you want to be motivated the learn the most possible. You want to strive the hardest to be at the top of your class. Why? Because that means that you are doing the best in your pre-clerkship, clerkship, and etc - that you're best prepared to treat your patient and community to the fullest extent possible.

And no this doesn't make you jaded, less personable, or just an ass. In fact, WSUSOM takes into account professionalism, clinical skills, etc into your "rank" just like any other school. Add in the fact that Z scores don't affect your P/F, Wayne has plenty of highly, highly motivated individuals who I would easily consider "gunners" that are immensely collaborative as well. In fact, a "gunner", who is known the have scored at the extremely high end of our last set of exams, is regularly seen explaining concepts to his peers.

This isn't undergrad. Sitting at the front of your class, studying into the wee hours of the morning, really buckling down to get that 95 on head/neck anatomy isn't bad - its admirable and will make you a better physician. And whats even more admirable, is doing that while working collaboratively with your groups.

#endrant. Basically, I hate the word gunner. This is a professional education.

We'll all hopefully be saving lives one day; I would sure hope you're being a gunner and trying to maximize your very expensive education.
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You can tell when someone has that kind of attitude and intentio by what they say, their tone of voice, the look they give you when they do, etc. I'm good at picking up on that and I did from some people in my interview group so don't try to lecture me on my own experiences. I'm well-aware many others are just highly motivated.
 
drkks1516 said:
Thanks! I'm nervously preparing for mine. Did they give you any insight as to when people on your interview would start to hear back about a decision?
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They can't send out decisions for regular applicants until 10/15, so I'm assuming anyone who interviews in September will hear on the 16th or so.
 
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Secondary received July 6, completed in days later. Interview invite 3 weeks later. I've already interviewed in August. Really loved the interview process. It is slightly exhausting in a fun way. 5 MMI, 45 min interview with two faculty, one student led interview. Overall, everyone felt eager to get to know me. Prepare for questions that test your ethical understanding and see if you actually care about others. Waiting for October 16th.. OOS applicant from top 10 public University.
 
So I check the portal to find that on August 3rd I got the II, Wayne did not send me an email, at least not to the email I used for AMCAS and literally everything. However I was thankfully still able to schedule, I think. So PSA it is crucial to check the Wayne State portal!!!!!!!!!!

However, to those who have interviewed, I was wondering if Wayne sent a pre-interview email with information about the interview day? If so which of your emails was it sent to?
 
RBL said:
Secondary received July 6, completed in days later. Interview invite 3 weeks later. I've already interviewed in August. Really loved the interview process. It is slightly exhausting in a fun way. 5 MMI, 45 min interview with two faculty, one student led interview. Overall, everyone felt eager to get to know me. Prepare for questions that test your ethical understanding and see if you actually care about others. Waiting for October 16th.. OOS applicant from top 10 public University.
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What were your stats if you don't mind! I am getting a little anxious 🙁
 
RBL said:
Secondary received July 6, completed in days later. Interview invite 3 weeks later. I've already interviewed in August. Really loved the interview process. It is slightly exhausting in a fun way. 5 MMI, 45 min interview with two faculty, one student led interview. Overall, everyone felt eager to get to know me. Prepare for questions that test your ethical understanding and see if you actually care about others. Waiting for October 16th.. OOS applicant from top 10 public University.
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Is that two 45 min interviews with faculty in addition to the MMIs? Also are the MMIs wtih faculty or students? Trying to gauge what to expect! Best of luck with the decision process! Waiting is the worst :/
 
gwapsushi said:
So I check the portal to find that on August 3rd I got the II, Wayne did not send me an email, at least not to the email I used for AMCAS and literally everything. However I was thankfully still able to schedule, I think. So PSA it is crucial to check the Wayne State portal!!!!!!!!!!

However, to those who have interviewed, I was wondering if Wayne sent a pre-interview email with information about the interview day? If so which of your emails was it sent to?
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How were your stats? and that sucks that they don't really send emails out sometimes 🙁
 
Where does the tab for an interview invite appear?
 
gwapsushi said:
So I check the portal to find that on August 3rd I got the II, Wayne did not send me an email, at least not to the email I used for AMCAS and literally everything. However I was thankfully still able to schedule, I think. So PSA it is crucial to check the Wayne State portal!!!!!!!!!!

However, to those who have interviewed, I was wondering if Wayne sent a pre-interview email with information about the interview day? If so which of your emails was it sent to?
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I received an email using the account i stated on amcas app
 
drkks1516 said:
Is that two 45 min interviews with faculty in addition to the MMIs? Also are the MMIs wtih faculty or students? Trying to gauge what to expect! Best of luck with the decision process! Waiting is the worst :/
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(1). 45 min with two faculty members....... MMIs are with "community partners."
 
Does anyone know if Wayne State is receptive to in the area emails?
 
For anyone who interviewed in late August, do you think we'll receive our decisions on 10/15 exactly? I'm neurotic and nervous.
 
gwapsushi said:
So I check the portal to find that on August 3rd I got the II, Wayne did not send me an email, at least not to the email I used for AMCAS and literally everything. However I was thankfully still able to schedule, I think. So PSA it is crucial to check the Wayne State portal!!!!!!!!!!

However, to those who have interviewed, I was wondering if Wayne sent a pre-interview email with information about the interview day? If so which of your emails was it sent to?
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I've gotten a few emails about what to do if I need to reschedule. But no email with information about interview day. Anyone else ?
 
To clarify, there is no email describing the interview day, at least not to my knowledge. The only email I received is the reminder with the address. That being said, all the information you need will be given to you when you arrive on your interview day.
 
Does anyone know if they allow thank you notes to be sent to their general "mdadmissions" email?
 
Lol, I had made this account when I was studying for the MCAT and before I had taken any practice exams. I thought a 520 would be easy.🙂
 
I was complete on 7/29, LM 66, IS and went here for undergrad. I haven't heard a peep from them since then, should I be concerned?
 
lifeisharddood said:
Does anyone know when they start rejecting? Or do they hold it until the end of the cycle?
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Don't quote me on this but I remember someone saying Wayne holds until the end of the cycle. That may or may not be the case, but it's what I've geared up to expect
 
Currently undergrad here and complete 8/11. LizzyM 68. Still no response. Then again, I never received a complete email or anything. On my portal, everything that's required is checked off. Status says "Med School In For Review."
 
futadoc said:
Currently undergrad here and complete 8/11. LizzyM 68. Still no response. Then again, I never received a complete email or anything. On my portal, everything that's required is checked off. Status says "Med School In For Review."
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Wayne doesn't send complete emails, it's just marked on your portal with the green check. The "Med in for Review" status means your application is complete. That status won't change until you're invited for an interview
 
futadoc said:
Currently undergrad here and complete 8/11. LizzyM 68. Still no response. Then again, I never received a complete email or anything. On my portal, everything that's required is checked off. Status says "Med School In For Review."
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I did get a complete email. It's been almost six weeks for you - wouldn't hurt to send them a quick message via the portal to confirm all is in order, and confirm your interest while you're at it.
 
jazzmetal said:
I did get a complete email. It's been almost six weeks for you - wouldn't hurt to send them a quick message via the portal to confirm all is in order, and confirm your interest while you're at it.
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Didn't realize there was a way to message them in the portal. I'll get right on it. Thanks for this.
 
jazzmetal said:
I did get a complete email. It's been almost six weeks for you - wouldn't hurt to send them a quick message via the portal to confirm all is in order, and confirm your interest while you're at it.
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It's so weird how some people get emails and others don't. I wonder if it's set up in their system like that somehow. Cause I know I never got an email for my II, it just changed in the portal. But there's been people that have gotten their II notification by email. So weird.
 
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