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California with strong Arizona ties. Thank you!

Congratulations!!! I am still waiting for a mission statement. Asked for CASPer and after that didn't hear anything back.

 

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OOS Secondary just received! Mission statement 8/20, submitted 8/24. LM 64

Congrats! So I guess the two week turnaround isn’t accurate?

 

[anonymoususer343434]

Congrats! So I guess the two week turnaround isn’t accurate?

Where did you get 2 weeks? they say 5-8 weeks once you turn it in.

 

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Where did you get 2 weeks? they say 5-8 weeks once you turn it in.

I probably made it up in my head haha. I thought from the feed rejections came in two weeks

 

[anonymoususer343434]

I probably made it up in my head haha. I thought from the feed rejections came in two weeks

very well could be true, was just curious, and it's been 4 about to be going on 5 weeks for me so was worried lol

 

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very well could be true, was just curious, and it's been 4 about to be going on 5 weeks for me so was worried lol

Hopefully you will hear back soon! Ugh I just hit week 2. I’ve already been put on my hold for another school so I’m really scared to hear back from this one

 

[dindjarin87]

Hopefully you will hear back soon! Ugh I just hit week 2. I’ve already been put on my hold for another school so I’m really scared to hear back from this one

UW is not a school to use as a gauge of your application if you don’t receive a secondary or II and you’re OOR. It’s been mentioned a bunch in this thread but really cannot be overstated. Your merits, accomplishments, ability to narrate your interest in medicine, or even your connections to the state. They don’t matter if you’re OOR. They are only looking for 10 applicants (of ~7000 OOR apps) that come from disadvantaged backgrounds or have extensive work with underserved communities (this is not volunteering at a homeless shelter for a few years, it’s having a leadership position there. Or working with Americorp, etc). You may get the R pre-secondary from UW but it’s not a reflection on your application at all. It just means you may not fit the narrow criteria they’re looking for.

 

[deleted1051525]

Received OOR secondary! Current state of residence is CA. Mission statement submitted 8/30

 

[anonymoususer343434]

Received OOR secondary! Current state of residence is CA. Mission statement submitted 8/30

OMG Congrats! Was complete same day, hopefully I hear by the end of the week. Expectations low though (makes the rejection easier to handle) haha

 

[deleted1051525]

OMG Congrats! Was complete same day, hopefully I hear by the end of the week. Expectations low though (makes the rejection easier to handle) haha

Thank you!! I hope you hear back soon. I am still proceeding w/ a similar mindset, as I know it's so unlikely to get accepted OOR. Either way, I am excited to even have the opportunity to represent myself w/ a secondary. Good luck to all the other OOR folks (and of course to the WWAMIs applicants as well).... may the IIs be ever in ALL OUR favor woooo.

 

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OMG Congrats! Was complete same day, hopefully I hear by the end of the week. Expectations low though (makes the rejection easier to handle) haha

Honestly I think making it to the last week without an R is a good sign! I have a feeling you’ll be getting a secondary!

 

[takemercyonme]

Received OOR secondary! Current state of residence is CA. Mission statement submitted 8/30

+1

 

[drr0zz0r]

Read my already submitted secondary essays out loud a million times when sober and didn't notice a typo until one drunken night. whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy.

Writing drunk and editing drunk from now on. I'm looking at you, Hemingway.

 

[jrocker512]

Writing drunk and editing drunk from now on. I'm looking at you, Hemingway.

And interview drunk, it'll make you feel more relaxed 😛

(Disclaimer: of course, please don't do that)

Also, typos won't tank your changes (speaking from personal experiences during this cycle).

 

[drr0zz0r]

And interview drunk, it'll make you feel more relaxed 😛

(Disclaimer: of course, please don't do that)

Also, typos won't tank your changes (speaking from personal experiences during this cycle).

It was more than a typo (flat out a different word completely) that changed the context of the sentence LOL. Hopefully they don't notice 😉.

I once took a calculus exam after a few beers. Nailed it.

 

[anonymoususer343434]

Pre Secondary R, OOR (Deep South, no ties), ORM, (well above stats, even though that doesn't matter) Submitted mission 8/30.

Kinda burns, 1st of the cycle, but expected it low key.

 

[mariefutureDO]

First R of the cycle. Submitted mission statement essay 8/30. OOR so very much not surprised. Best of luck to you all!

 

[boulderdoc1]

OOR and just got the secondary for UW! Honestly in complete shock. Submitted mission statement 8/30.

 

[r2med]

OOR and just got the secondary for UW! Honestly in complete shock. Submitted mission statement 8/30.

Congrats. Did you meet the two UW requirements?

 

[Kirby2020]

Just received a secondary from UW oos! I didn't actually realize how difficult it is to get into uw from oos when I applied, so I'm honestly extremely surprised I received a secondary. What should I emphasize most when submitting?

Look at the website. That’s the best source for what they care about! 🙂

 

[Kirby2020]

Pre Secondary R, OOR (Deep South, no ties), ORM, (well above stats, even though that doesn't matter) Submitted mission 8/30.

Kinda burns, 1st of the cycle, but expected it low key.

Don’t let it make you feel bad! UW is super tough for OOR. Your time to shine will come!!

 

[anonymoususer343434]

Don’t let it make you feel bad! UW is super tough for OOR. Your time to shine will come!!

Thank you! Good luck to all the other people still waiting as well!

 

[boulderdoc1]

Congrats. Did you meet the two UW requirements?

Yes - have pretty significant experience with homeless/underserved populations, and also am pretty disadvantaged myself (aside from being ORM).

 

[snoo17]

R OOS received the other day! Can't say I was too surprised by this one.

 

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R OOS received the other day! Can't say I was too surprised by this one.

Sorry about that🙁 When did you send your mission statement?

 

[snoo17]

Sorry about that🙁 When did you send your mission statement?

Sent it 8/31

 

[deleted1017718]

II! IS, LM 74, Complete early September.

 

[frogontherock]

II just now!!! IS, my undergrad school, very hyped. Complete 9/3

 

[Just_Daikon]

UW II just now (12:52 pm PST) ! IS and school alum. complete 9/2, LM 66.5. Title of email is: UWSOM Application: Review is complete for all those following.
Also to add to the info of others, the email mentioned this:

As a Washington applicant, you will either interview with either the Seattle or Spokane cohort during the dates below. Your interview location will be assigned based on your preferred site for the Foundations Phase. Applicants interviewing in Spokane are considered for the Spokane cohort, and if accepted, are committed to spending their Foundations Phase in Spokane. (For more information, please see the Foundations Site Preference page of your secondary application.)

Applicants will be scheduled based on when their application was complete. All interviews will be held virtually.

SEATTLE APPLICANT INTERVIEWS: A varied schedule from October 19, 2020 - February 26, 2021

SPOKANE APPLICANT INTERVIEWS: November 16-20, 2020 and January 25-28, 2021

 

[slawton286]

UW II!! IS and alum, complete 9/1. 514, 3.65. Sko dawgs!!

 

[Idahomie]

Congrats everyone! I'm assuming you mean IS as in Washington residents, correct?

 

[BuilderPro]

II just now! IS

 

[anotherpremedstudent]

AHHHHH SO HAPPY II!!!! Complete 9/2, LM 66, IS, would give my kidney to go here 😍

 

[frogontherock]

Congrats everyone! I'm assuming you mean IS as in Washington residents, correct?

yes! 🙂

 

[runningtomd]

II as well! IS, complete 9/3. So so excited!!

 

[dindjarin87]

congrats to everyone with IIs!! It looks like everyone was complete in early September. Did anyone have to submit residency verification? (Hopefully they get to verified applicants soon!!!)

 

[tabletoppers]

also an II!!! from in-region let's goooooo

 

[Doctorswithborders013]

II IS. Complete 9/2.

LFG!

 

[Just_Daikon]

congrats to everyone with IIs!! It looks like everyone was complete in early September. Did anyone have to submit residency verification? (Hopefully they get to verified applicants soon!!!)

There was a residency tab I had to fill out, but I'm considered in-state for WA so didn't have to show proof. Hopefully you'll get good news soon!

 

[dindjarin87]

There was a residency tab I had to fill out, but I'm considered in-state for WA so didn't have to show proof. Hopefully you'll get good news soon!

Thanks! Congrats! I hope so, too. I am considered in-state but have only been here for a few years and had to send a 70 page packet to prove it. Complete at the end of September so I am hoping they just haven't gotten to my app, yet!!

PS interviewing at OUWB soon and your info about their meeting dates and decision release was SO helpful. Thanks for easing the nerves of us other neurotic pre-meds.

 

[ReallyNicepremed]

Congrats to all those receiving IIs!! Do you mind sharing what dates were available for interviews?

 

[eww david]

Congrats to all those receiving IIs!! Do you mind sharing what dates were available for interviews?

They haven’t posted interview schedules yet! (Aside from the general date ranges for each cohort). The email said they will send out information for scheduling in 2-3 weeks.

 

[soz_array]

They haven’t posted interview schedules yet! (Aside from the general date ranges for each cohort). The email said they will send out information for scheduling in 2-3 weeks.

The email said they are sending scheduling emails 2-3 weeks in advance, and that “applicants will be scheduled based on when their application was complete.” So it sounds like we all got the invite at once but scheduling is going to be staggered.

The first interview date is Oct 19th for the Seattle cohort so I wouldn’t be surprised if some people already received scheduling invites.

Edit: interviews—> invites

 

[Force Healer]

II yesterday around 1:00 PM (IS, stats in signature)! Good luck to everyone!

 

[Doctorswithborders013]

Got an email assigning me to the Spokane cohort because I selected both. Would honestly love to go to Spokane, but anyone else get the same?

 

[Just_Daikon]

Got an email assigning me to the Spokane cohort because I selected both. Would honestly love to go to Spokane, but anyone else get the same?

+ 1 for Spokane cohort assignment.

 

[MrBOB123]

+1 for Spokane cohort. Hard to decide if I want to stick with Spokane or switch to Seattle. Spokane has 60 seats and interviews about 100 students each cycle. Those odds look nice. On the other side, Seattle interviews about 450 students for 90 MD spots, but Seattle is home haha.

 

[dindjarin87]

+1 for Spokane cohort. Hard to decide if I want to stick with Spokane or switch to Seattle. Spokane has 60 seats and interviews about 100 students each cycle. Those odds look nice. On the other side, Seattle interviews about 450 students for 90 MD spots, but Seattle is home haha.

80 MD spots in Seattle. 10 MSTP and 10 OOR students.

 

[WhiteblossoM]

Has anyone actually gotten a scheduled interview date yet?

 

[runningtomd]

Has anyone actually gotten a scheduled interview date yet?

I haven't yet. Waiting anxiously but at least the knowledge of having an interview is comforting!