2019-2020 Missouri - Columbia

[puzzlesmith]

Those of y’all who have already interviewed or know a lot about the school:

Are there any programs/aspects of the school that you really liked or impressed you?

Are there any things which you didn’t like or thought needed improvement?


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For me, as an MD/PhD applicant, my major selling point (aside from STEP & PBL) is the focus on collaboration among departments. The research I aim to work on relies on a combination of several medical and non-medical specialties. Since departments are well-organized, with only a few professors specializing in their niche fields, I felt that collaboration across departments was a huge plus.

I wouldn't worry about no dedicated study time for STEP, it obviously works extremely well for their students without the dedicated time. Also, at my interview, I was told that they can get 1-2 months before STEP off now, as requested by previous classes, so this might be more appealing for some...

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[tornado15]

Also, at my interview, I was told that they can get 1-2 months before STEP off now, as requested by previous classes, so this might be more appealing for some...

One of the admissions people at my interview said something similar. This school is growing on me the more I think about it.

 

[Suhmazing]

Good to hear lots of active members on this sdn is getting more and more interview invites! Hope to see yall as M1

 

[AW0320]

For those with acceptances, have any of you received info on applying for scholarships yet?

 

[cfogarty]

For those with acceptances, have any of you received info on applying for scholarships yet?

I haven’t yet but I think they said they send out the information early April.

 

[dr_of_rock]

Me interviewing at Mizzou in September vs me 120 days and 3 “status unchanged” emails later

COME ON THURSDAY we got this.

 

[Zibob]

Me interviewing at Mizzou in September vs me 120 days and 3 “status unchanged” emails later

COME ON THURSDAY we got this.

This is literally me... I would have rather interviewed later than have to endure 3 status unchanged emails since October.

 

[Isc1998]

This is literally me... I would have rather interviewed later than have to endure 3 status unchanged emails since October.

Lmao be careful what you wish for lol I was so anxious for this interview invite


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[dr_of_rock]

Lmao be careful what you wish for lol I was so anxious for this interview invite


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I genuinely think you are at an advantage. I interviewed day 1 of regular interviews. I thought my interview went phenomenal, but now, 7 interviews (2 September rejections, 3 October waitlists, and 2 winter acceptances) later, I know that my interviewing skills improved significantly as the cycle progressed. I wish so badly that I could have had Mizzou be a later interview. In my opinion, due to the structure of the application cycle, early interviews do not help you at Mizzou, they hurt you. Must have been torture waiting all this time though, I feel for ya!

 

[Zibob]

I genuinely think you are at an advantage. I interviewed day 1 of regular interviews. I thought my interview went phenomenal, but now, 7 interviews (2 September rejections, 3 October waitlists, and 2 winter acceptances) later, I know that my interviewing skills improved significantly as the cycle progressed. I wish so badly that I could have had Mizzou be a later interview. In my opinion, due to the structure of the application cycle, early interviews do not help you at Mizzou, they hurt you. Must have been torture waiting all this time though, I feel for ya!

Same I thought it went really well but having it at a later date could’ve made a difference, especially when you have to do two 1 hour interviews.

 

[tornado15]

I feel you guys @Chiefhamdan @dr_of_rock. While I interviewed later than y'all, it was one of the craziest weeks I had to put up with. It started with me driving in horrible wintry weather to take an exam which I did not do so hot on, and then interviewed at Mizzou where I felt I was stress-tested, and gave some really bad answers. Then I got that status unchanged email. And I got a post-II rejection from another school the next day. It was an eye-opener to me because I realized how ill-timed those dominoes fell. I wished I sucked it up and rescheduled it to January, but I can't complain much since I'm not an early interviewer.

Regardless, @lsc1998 I wish you the best and check out what we wrote about our interview experiences. I concur waiting for an II is also stressful (no offense to those who interviewed and awaiting a decision).

 

[Isc1998]

I genuinely think you are at an advantage. I interviewed day 1 of regular interviews. I thought my interview went phenomenal, but now, 7 interviews (2 September rejections, 3 October waitlists, and 2 winter acceptances) later, I know that my interviewing skills improved significantly as the cycle progressed. I wish so badly that I could have had Mizzou be a later interview. In my opinion, due to the structure of the application cycle, early interviews do not help you at Mizzou, they hurt you. Must have been torture waiting all this time though, I feel for ya!

Yeah maybe later in the cycle does help. It is hard to know, and I kind of wish that Miz told us where on the pre-waitlist list we fall, but that might make some more neurotic. Regardless, hopefully we all get in

I feel you guys @Chiefhamdan @dr_of_rock. While I interviewed later than y'all, it was one of the craziest weeks I had to put up with. It started with me driving in horrible wintry weather to take an exam which I did not do so hot on, and then interviewed at Mizzou where I felt I was stress-tested, and gave some really bad answers. Then I got that status unchanged email. And I got a post-II rejection from another school the next day. It was an eye-opener to me because I realized how ill-timed those dominoes fell. I wished I sucked it up and rescheduled it to January, but I can't complain much since I'm not an early interviewer.

Regardless, @lsc1998 I wish you the best and check out what we wrote about our interview experiences. I concur waiting for an II is also stressful (no offense to those who interviewed and awaiting a decision).

Thanks @samurai12, I actually already interviewed last week. You're week does sound quite stressful, but don't worry. I think with interviews adcoms have to realize that interviewing for medical school is stressful, and that we may not have a perfect answer for every single question.

 

[Sharknad0]

Me interviewing at Mizzou in September vs me 120 days and 3 “status unchanged” emails later

COME ON THURSDAY we got this.

Do you know how many people they accept per month?


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[Isc1998]

Do you know how many people they accept per month?


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7-12 people each month


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[Suhmazing]

lmao so how many application updates do we have before the mass acceptances come out?

I'm assuming two??

 

[Isc1998]

lmao so how many application updates do we have before the mass acceptances come out?

I'm assuming two??

I think mass accept will be at the end of feb. so the one tomorrow should be the last


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[Isc1998]

What time do the status emails normally come through?


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[dr_of_rock]

What time do the status emails normally come through?


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Mine have come between 11:30 and 1:45, I’m expecting it around 1:00. (The 11:30 one was the atypical December one.)

 

[Zibob]

What time do the status emails normally come through?


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If you get an acceptance they call instead of email you

 

[dr_of_rock]

If you get an acceptance they call instead of email you

If anyone knows what time that usually happens, please share haha

 

[Zibob]

If anyone knows what time that usually happens, please share haha

I think it's usually in the morning before the emails go out but I wouldn't know for sure.

 

[dr_of_rock]

I think it's usually in the morning before the emails go out but I wouldn't know for sure.

That makes sense. But now I have to feel my heart sink with every passing minute tomorrow morning haha
(I really am remaining positive about Mizzou! It's just fun to vent the neuroticism with those who understand )

 

[AW0320]

If anyone knows what time that usually happens, please share haha

I think it's usually in the morning before the emails go out but I wouldn't know for sure.

I think mine came around 11ish the day the emails went out.

 

[AW0320]

Good luck today everyone! Fingers crossed!

 

[Suhmazing]

SUPER NEUROTIC RIGHT NOW AT WORK

 

[Isc1998]

SUPER NEUROTIC RIGHT NOW AT WORK

Lmao ive been trying to study but cant focus


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[PremedComingThrough]

Sorry I'm new to this process, I interviewed December, currently on the unchanged list.
Do some applicants get rejected in these "end of the month updates"? Or is it all "unchanged" or "accepted!"?
I've read everyone's post and I'm hella nervous now haha

 

[dr_of_rock]

Sorry I'm new to this process, I interviewed December, currently on the unchanged list.
Do some applicants get rejected in these "end of the month updates"? Or is it all "unchanged" or "accepted!"?
I've read everyone's post and I'm hella nervous now haha

I don’t think they have done any post interview Rs yet.

 

[PremedComingThrough]

very nice

 

[Justful Paladin]

Man if I’ve been getting status unchanged emails all the way to the end of Feb just to get rejected that’s gonna hurt lol. I’d rather have them cut me loose right away rather than string me along.

 

[arkansauced]

Accepted today around 10 am CST! OOS. LM 70. Interviewed 1/22.

 

[halfandhalfcream]

Accepted today around 10 am CST! OOS. LM 70. Interviewed 1/22.

Oof this probably means I got the status unchanged email then

 

[Isc1998]

Also interviewed 1/22 accepted lm 69


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[Sharknad0]

Also interviewed 1/22 accepted lm 69


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When did they call?


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[Suhmazing]

I have given up at this point and waiting for mass acceptances at the end of Feb

 

[The Hound]

I wish they would send out post-II R's. I want to at least know where I'm moving in a couple of months.

 

[Justful Paladin]

I have given up at this point and waiting for mass acceptances at the end of Feb

“Mass” is an interesting term. Correct me if I’m wrong but the class size is like 128. Subtract ~18 Bryant scholars and ~10 early admit plus the ~40 students or more that have already been accepted there are less than 60 seats left.

 

[The Hound]

“Mass” is an interesting term. Correct me if I’m wrong but the class size is like 128. Subtract ~18 Bryant scholars and ~10 early admit plus the ~40 students or more that have already been accepted there are less than 60 seats left.

you are just a ray of sunshine

 

[Suhmazing]

“Mass” is an interesting term. Correct me if I’m wrong but the class size is like 128. Subtract ~18 Bryant scholars and ~10 early admit plus the ~40 students or more that have already been accepted there are less than 60 seats left.

Let's say "relatively" then

 

[caughtinthefog]

If anyone knows what time that usually happens, please share haha

My call was around 9 am but I think it varies for people.

 

[Smolpuppo21]

ACCEPTED!! IS, interviewed 10/21

 

[AGstl]

Have the status unchanged emails for today been sent already?

 

[Justful Paladin]

Have the status unchanged emails for today been sent already?

Not to my knowledge, or inbox lol

 

[Confused&Tired]

Also you need to take in to account that about half of the people who are already accepted have multiple acceptances and could go somewhere elsewhere. I know a current M2 who said that when he joined the Facebook group there where 25 people in it, and only half ended up going to Mizzou. Last year the accepted like 160 people for their class, which was 16 people smaller than our class because not everyone they accepted ending up attending. This is a frustrating process but there is still good reason to be positive.

 

[bluebreeze]

I wish they would send out post-II R's. I want to at least know where I'm moving in a couple of months.

I second this motion.

 

[Zibob]

Just got status unchanged email

 

[cacerot13]

Just got status unchanged email

Same


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[bluebreeze]

Just got the status unchanged email at 1:44pm

 

[dr_of_rock]

Status unchanged boat! 4 for 4 baby.

 

[Suhmazing]

Unchanged LMAO not even disappointed or depressed at this point. Let's stay strong yall! We got thizz