2020-2021 Florida State

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pk1981 said:
I have an interview on March 12th ---Found out on Jan 21st. It doesn't guarantee acceptance. What if I am interviewing for a waitlist spot? March 12th is late in the cycle.
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It's not that late for FSU's cycle. I doubt you are interviewing for a WL spot but even if you are its worth a shot if you like the school
 
Does anyone know when financial aid information is sent to accepted students and if FSU is known for giving out any aid etc.?
 
FutureDrAngel said:
Like is it ethnically and racially diverse?
My class is pretty diverse. No one would feel out of place at FSU.

is it collaborative or really competitive?
The environment is not competitive AT ALL. We are all willing to help each other. And although probably there is always a gunner, I haven't met him/her yet.

Are people friendly in general?
Yes. I never had a bad experience with anyone since I started last year.

Is there a mix of political views or are people mostly liberal or mostly conservative?
From what I can tell most people are liberal, but there are conservatives too of course. No one really talks about politics (at school).

Are they older student friendly?
They are older student friendly. I think the oldest person in my class is 36. I'm in my late 20s and there are quite a few students around my age.

Are faculty accessible and supportive?
Yes and yes.

Hope this helps. Good luck!
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Do you also feel like the community is diverse as well. My advisor had shared that FAMU is nearby as well. Do you all get to interact with the undergrad or grad students in the area either in academic or non-academic settings?

Otherwise, what do people do in the area for fun/are there a lot of things that people can do activity wise to meet people in other disciplines outside the COM or FSU?

(hope those make sense!)
 
pheebs.MD said:
Do you also feel like the community is diverse as well. My advisor had shared that FAMU is nearby as well. Do you all get to interact with the undergrad or grad students in the area either in academic or non-academic settings?

Otherwise, what do people do in the area for fun/are there a lot of things that people can do activity wise to meet people in other disciplines outside the COM or FSU?

(hope those make sense!)
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This is just my experience....so take it for what it's worth, but odds are that outside of a few days post-exams and a few sporadic breaks, you're going to have so little free time that this probably won't be much of a concern.

And if it still happens to be, you can be rest assured knowing there is an 83% chance you'll be moving to a new city after 2 years for clinical clerkships. 🙂
 
Did anybody else never get the email that their payment was received? I was complete back in September and paid, but never received the confirmation email
 
Hello I’m new to this thread! I’m quite confused, I applied to FSU in July 2020 and JUST now got a notification that my application is complete this afternoon. Anyone have any input on why this is?

I’ve been accepted/ interviewed at other schools, just not quite sure why it took 6 months for an application complete notification to be sent from FSU. Has this happened to anyone else?
 
nevergonnagiveyouup said:
Hello I’m new to this thread! I’m quite confused, I applied to FSU in July 2020 and JUST now got a notification that my application is complete this afternoon. Anyone have any input on why this is?

I’ve been accepted/ interviewed at other schools, just not quite sure why it took 6 months for an application complete notification to be sent from FSU. Has this happened to anyone else?
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To my knowledge, it’s just a delayed email. Like somebody earlier in the year said they got payment confirmation and II on the same day. Like i doubt they verified someone that quck
 
Anyone who interviewed last week hear back yet today? My group was told either today or tmrw
 
do they screen pre or post secondary? sorry if discussed already..... also how holistic are they? low scores but 5 pubs / lots of research and clinical exp..... and outstanding LORs (4 from MDs, one being academic director of master's program...) oos
 
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Hi all! I’m a second year student at FSU CoM.

Wanted to reach out to let you all know that there were numerous people in my class that got in and interviewed in April and received acceptances up to the weeks before classes started in May. Don’t give up hope! It is only February... there is still time! When I interviewed in 2019, there were plenty of comments on SDN saying anyone interviewing when I was was “interviewing for the waitlist”. Not a great thing to have floating around in my mind heading into my interview day at FSU. But just wanted to let you all know that that was not true then, and I am certain the same will hold true this year as well.

Feel free to reach out with questions, and I will try to answer. Stay strong, consider submitting a letter of interest or expressing interest some other way to FSU, and focus on why FSU/what makes you a good fit. Fingers crossed for you all!
 
bestofluck_M2 said:
Hi all! I’m a second year student at FSU CoM.

Wanted to reach out to let you all know that there were numerous people in my class that got in and interviewed in April and received acceptances up to the weeks before classes started in May. Don’t give up hope! It is only February... there is still time! When I interviewed in 2019, there were plenty of comments on SDN saying anyone interviewing when I was was “interviewing for the waitlist”. Not a great thing to have floating around in my mind heading into my interview day at FSU. But just wanted to let you all know that that was not true then, and I am certain the same will hold true this year as well.

Feel free to reach out with questions, and I will try to answer. Stay strong, consider submitting a letter of interest or expressing interest some other way to FSU, and focus on why FSU/what makes you a good fit. Fingers crossed for you all!
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You’re honestly an angel
 
Hi All. Anyone has an idea what is the average MCAT and GPA for getting an interview at FSU?
Best for all of you.
 
12563264abc said:
Do you know of people who got off the waitlist or is this pretty uncommon? Thanks!!
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I know people who have gotten off of the waitlist. I am not sure of how long they were on it before receiving an acceptance. I strongly recommend that if FSU is your first choice school and you plan to attend if receiving an acceptance to submit a letter of intent. You could potentially submit this after interviewing or being put on the waitlist. It's also another way to remind the admissions team that you're still there and shows true commitment.
 
Achref said:
Thanks, how you define mission and fit?
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Mission & Vision | College of Medicine

med.fsu.edu med.fsu.edu

I would recommend: 1.figuring out how you currently are working to achieve that mission in your pre-med endeavors, and 2. then how you plan to achieve that mission in the context of FSU if accepted via the opportunities available to medical students (i.e. extracurriculars/organizations, research, volunteering, etc.).

If you were looking for specific details on stats, the best place to check this is MSAR. I unfortunately do not know the current stats nor remember them for my year.
 
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minn#4 said:
Just received my application is complete email. Submitted the secondary in the fall.
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Congratulations and hopefully you will receive an invite. Can you share your stats and if IS or OS?
 
Hi all,

I thought I would share my timeline from AMCAS submission to FSU COM Acceptance...hopefully providing a little more structure to FSU’s application cycle to those still anxiously waiting.

My stats: MCAT: 513, GPA: 3.7, Non-trad, ORM

AMCAS submitted: June 13, 2020
Secondary invite: July 17, 2020
Took My MCAT: July 22, 2020
Submitted Secondary & Paid: August 7, 2020 (payment confirmation email received same day)
Interview Invite: January 11, 2021
Interview Date: February 8, 2021
Acceptance Email: February 16, 2021

I hope this helps, and if anyone has any questions about anything I'll do my best to answer them 🙂
 
I submitted my secondary in august and I haven’t heard anything back yet. Are interview invites given via email?
 
Is FSU still interviewing? Do you have an idea about their MCAT and GPA averages ?
 
bestofluck_M2 said:
Hi all! I’m a second year student at FSU CoM.

Wanted to reach out to let you all know that there were numerous people in my class that got in and interviewed in April and received acceptances up to the weeks before classes started in May. Don’t give up hope! It is only February... there is still time! When I interviewed in 2019, there were plenty of comments on SDN saying anyone interviewing when I was was “interviewing for the waitlist”. Not a great thing to have floating around in my mind heading into my interview day at FSU. But just wanted to let you all know that that was not true then, and I am certain the same will hold true this year as well.

Feel free to reach out with questions, and I will try to answer. Stay strong, consider submitting a letter of interest or expressing interest some other way to FSU, and focus on why FSU/what makes you a good fit. Fingers crossed for you all!
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I was a UF gymnast majored in applied physiology and minored in chemistry 3.76GPA then went to perform with Cirque du Soleil for 2+ years in Europe and South America and did a medical microbiology masters program through UF while touring. 3.86GPA .. Volunteer-- diabetes camp for children, HOPE's lodge for cancer patients, Balance 180 adaptive gymnastic for special needs. Shadow 3 MD's (dermatology, anesthesiology, pain management) and 1 DO family practice. Going on a medical mission trip to Costa Rica this May. Started a gluten free/grain free pastry business during Covid. MCAT is the downfall 500. Have test anxiety so feel redo not going to make a change. No interview invite.... is it over. I feel I'm holistic... also had two achilles ruptures, and back injury with surgery but rock climb now. Wish that FSU and UF would interview me. What do you think?
 
BronteR said:
I was a UF gymnast majored in applied physiology and minored in chemistry 3.76GPA then went to perform with Cirque du Soleil for 2+ years in Europe and South America and did a medical microbiology masters program through UF while touring. 3.86GPA .. Volunteer-- diabetes camp for children, HOPE's lodge for cancer patients, Balance 180 adaptive gymnastic for special needs. Shadow 3 MD's (dermatology, anesthesiology, pain management) and 1 DO family practice. Going on a medical mission trip to Costa Rica this May. Started a gluten free/grain free pastry business during Covid. MCAT is the downfall 500. Have test anxiety so feel redo not going to make a change. No interview invite.... is it over. I feel I'm holistic... also had two achilles ruptures, and back injury with surgery but rock climb now. Wish that FSU and UF would interview me. What do you think?
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I know you’re not asking for my opinion but I think you sound like an absolutely incredible human being. I hope and believe that a school you love sees that in you as well! 🙂
 
reallynotgonnahappen said:
do they screen pre or post secondary? sorry if discussed already..... also how holistic are they? low scores but 5 pubs / lots of research and clinical exp..... and outstanding LORs (4 from MDs, one being academic director of master's program...) oos
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a quick google search will tell you that admission to the regular M.D. program requires a minimum MCAT score of 498, and an uGPA of 3.3 (unless you have a post bacc or masters to override undergrad GPA)
 
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