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When was your whole app complete (including MCAT)?Not really no, my girlfriend's family does live there but that's about it!
When was your whole app complete (including MCAT)?Not really no, my girlfriend's family does live there but that's about it!
can I ask where she lives? I'm in the same boat - my boyfriend is from Texas and attending McGovern this year. I was born here but have no ties to the state besides that.Not really no, my girlfriend's family does live there but that's about it!
guys, you don't have to demonstrate ties to Texas to get accepted as an OOS applicant.can I ask where she lives? I'm in the same boat - my boyfriend is from Texas and attending McGovern this year. I was born here but have no ties to the state besides that.
guys, you don't have to demonstrate ties to Texas to get accepted as an OOS applicant.
You do have to have excellent stats near or above the median for the schools to get a chance at an interview.
No the interviews for IS/OOS are not held on separate days or anything.Do in state applicants get interviews first? I'm asking generally, i understand there are always exceptions.
@wysdoc i know you can't say for sure, but what would you say my chances are with a 515 and a 3.75 GPA?
I have!Has anyone here done the SOWVI?
Dr. Kellaway did great at answering any question you might have in the video instructions and it's honestly super chill! They just want to get to know you further. No grilling questions or anything.Has anyone here done the SOWVI?
I did it. It's two questions, but you get to do as many takes as you like. Very similar to the Dell video secondary, but a bit shorter. The tutorial is very detailed, which was helpful.
Dr. Kellaway did great at answering any question you might have in the video instructions and it's honestly super chill! They just want to get to know you further. No grilling questions or anything.
+1Has anyone interviewed yet? If you have, could you please share about your interview experience Thanks!
It took me 3 days.How long after transmission did it take y'all to get the acknowledgement email?
It took me 7 daysHow long after transmission did it take y'all to get the acknowledgement email?
Can someone explain what (if any) the difference between SOWVI and the virtual interview is? I got the following email today saying that my application was received. Then, I followed the link into it and it invited me to complete the SOWVI. Did I get an interview or is this just given to all applicants?
I see that all interviewed applicants are invited to do the SOWVI, but are all applicants invited to do SOWVI.
Also, is there a portal to check on the status of my application?
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Thanks for clarifying!There's no portal until you receive an interview invite. That email is sent to all applicants once they've received your application from TMDSAS. You should only complete the SOWVI once you've been invited. The SOWVI is just an additional video interview (on demand, no interviewer) while the virtual interview is a standard interview day but conducted via Zoom. You should receive the invitation as a separate email than the one pictured. Good luck!
Idk anything about the VITA, but the actual admissions committee members ask the questions in the SOWVI for Long thru videos. You have as many chances to record yourself and submit when you are ready.How similar is the SOWVI to the AAMC VITA? Seems like pretty much the same thing from what I can see.
She may be changing her strategy this year.I know traditionally Long has always stated they are NOT pre-match heavy. I always wondered what this meant in terms of numerical values and in Dr. Kellaway's interview videos, she mentioned they could possibly pre-match up to 50% of seats this year. Just thought it was an interesting fact she pointed out! Doesn't mean they will prematch 50% of the class, just depends on how much they like applicants.
If that's their definition of not "prematch" heavy, I wonder if other schools like UTMB, who are prematch heavy, have percentages up to like 75% or something. Goodluck y'all!!
If anyone is on the fence about completing the SOWVI I would say to go for it. It’s made to be low stress and with unlimited takes you really have the chance to practice and showcase yourself and your personality in addition to the interview.I saw several videos in which Dr. Kellaway indicated that SOWVI is an additional way to assess an applicant but not required for the applicant to do (i.e. optional). Are there anyone that is deciding not to do SOWVI?
What was the interview like? I have my first one on Friday and I'm excited and nervous lol Did they ask you any curveball questions?Recently did the interview with Long and honestly, the school is underrated. their curriculum is very unique and I believe prepares you to be the best possible physician. their prectorship program and clinical skills emphasis really made Long to be one of my top schools now. I'm not sure about other schools (haven't done deep research yet) but Long is really a top school.
It was my first interview as well last Friday and it felt like a good conversation. No curveball questions, they really are trying to get to know you and also show you why Long is the place for you. SUPER welcoming atmosphere, I loved my experience.What was the interview like? I have my first one on Friday and I'm excited and nervous lol Did they ask you any curveball questions?
I agree! It was such a great experience. Very conversational and they really want you to showcase who you are and why you'd be a great fit there!! For sure at the top of my rank listIt was my first interview as well last Friday and it felt like a good conversation. No curveball questions, they really are trying to get to know you and also show you why Long is the place for you. SUPER welcoming atmosphere, I loved my experience.
Just like the other 2 posters, It was really nice and comfortable. honestly I'm glad they were my first interview cause it really removed the stress of interviews in general. I was apprehensive that I won't be able to talk for at least 30 minutes, but time flew by. great school.What was the interview like? I have my first one on Friday and I'm excited and nervous lol Did they ask you any curveball questions?
also to add: Dr. K is probably the nicest person everJust like the other 2 posters, It was really nice and comfortable. honestly I'm glad they were my first interview cause it really removed the stress of interviews in general. I was apprehensive that I won't be able to talk for at least 30 minutes, but time flew by. great school.
also to add: Dr. K is probably the nicest person ever
It wouldn't be beneficial cause they only look @ it after you interview when they decide for acceptance. So, I'd just say to waitHello everyone. Would you recommend doing the SOWVI even before you're invited for an interview? Is it even possible to do prior to an interview invite? Thankss
YAY CONGRATS!!!!! Do you mind me asking when you were complete? Did they email or was it through portal?just got a II!
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I got the email from them on 7/27 that I was under reviewYAY CONGRATS!!!!! Do you mind me asking when you were complete? Did they email or was it through portal?
I had received the link in an email that said my app was complete and under review.I received an invitation for interview at long, but cannot find any link about sowvi anywhere. where do you find this?
No news for me either, transmitted July 3. I worked in a lab here for 2.5yr; if they don't like me I really screwed up lmaoHas anyone heard anything from this school? I transmitted ~July 15-17, but never heard back :/ also anxious because I haven't received II from anywhere
Has anyone heard anything from this school? I transmitted ~July 15-17, but never heard back :/ also anxious because I haven't received II from anywhere