Same for me! Changed yesterday at 11:00 am but no email yet... maybe that is their next step for people that are receiving IIs this week???
Hi, congratulations on the interview invite! I posted recently about having had the same issues. I just wanted to share (for anyone else who might also be wondering!) that I received the official interview invite email earlier this afternoon.
The admission requirements and FAQ's from the website has a lot of great answers and specifics, so I encourage you to maybe check those out for some further guidance. Maybe a letter of recommendation issue or satisfying certain prerequisite? They could also want to see some minimum service hours demonstrating a genuine interests in working with rural or medically underserved communities as it is a large part of the schools overall mission. I know they had a large influx of applicants this year so keep that in mind that as well as some important data points from their website and the 2020 profile.
The admission requirements and FAQ's from the website has a lot of great answers and specifics, so I encourage you to maybe check those out for some further guidance. Maybe a letter of recommendation issue or satisfying certain prerequisite? They could also want to see some minimum service hours demonstrating a genuine interests in working with rural or medically underserved communities as it is a large part of the schools overall mission. I know they had a large influx of applicants this year so keep that in mind that as well as some important data points from their website and the 2020 profile.
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.4
Average Science GPA: 3.4
MCAT Score Average (highest): 503
Applicants: 4455
Supplemental Applicants: 2199
Applicants Invited to Interview: 872
Offers Made: 326
Of the 144 Matriculants, 65% (94) were from the 5-state catchment (WA,OR,AK,MT,ID)
Additionally, from the Choose DO explorer page,
"educates and trains students to become osteopathic physicians that provide research-driven quality care to communities of the Northwest, particularly in rural and medically underserved populations" and "dedicated to attracting students from communities of the Pacific Northwest region (i.e., WA, OR, ID, MT and AK), and rural or medically underserved areas throughout the United States"
Further IMO and from friends who go here, the admissions team does ACTUALLY seem to do a thorough and genuine review of applications. From my experience speaking with either Ashley or Hope on the admissions team, they've been really supportive and easy to talk to when I've called or emailed about questions I had regarding my application. If you cant find the answers on the website, and if you're dead set on PNWU, email politely asking for some guidance on improving your application that would make you shine for next years cycle.
FYI, This is my top choice and feels the best fit, I'm a first time applicant, secondary submitted, under committee since 10/26, and will be submitting my first MCAT in January...
They're going to assume you continued living your life and doing good things. Feel free to discuss recent experiences. Not necessary to update AACOMAS but may wish to send an update letter to PNWU.
Our son was also denied. OOS (VA), 512 MCAT, 3.6 GPA. Fortunately he has other A's but this was an option we hoped for since most of our family lives in WA. Good luck with the remainder of the cycle!
I got my 'under review" email on 11/18 and my status on the self-service portal changed from "no decision" to "committee" on 12/1. So it might take a week or two before the status on ur self-service portal change
Did they send you an email regarding their decision or did you have to check the self-service portal voluntarily to see the status change?
You love to see it 😊 - sounds like the perfect school for you! Congratulations!
Congrats!! Good Luck. Hope to see you on the other side 🙂
ask away!
Make sure you practice on how to answer MMI questions. Know your application very well. It's normal to be nervous but it is always helpful to think that the school wants to give you an acceptance but you have to show them that they are right. Have fun!
If I remember correctly, I was put on committee around 10/23 and my interview invite came a few weeks later.
I was just moved to interview on this date! Good luck to the both of us. 🙂
That’s super good to know!
Did you get a notification via email?? I'm hoping mine moves up to February!
Mine is in March. I too hope I can get moved up.
