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[clumsy.md]

Are the following questions not the same? If there has been a gap in your education, say from undergrad to med school, doesn't that make you a non-traditional applicant?

If there has been or will be a gap in your education, please describe how you have/will use this time. If not, please enter N/A. (500 Characters)


If you consider yourself a non-traditional candidate, please explain. If not, please enter N/A. (500 Characters)

No, not really. Lots of people take a gap year now but that doesn’t make you non-traditional. Someone may have needed to take a semester off for financial or personal reasons and that can be explained in the gap question.

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[AspiringDoc911]

No, not really. Lots of people take a gap year now but that doesn’t make you non-traditional. Someone may have needed to take a semester off for financial or personal reasons and that can be explained in the gap question.

Okay, thank you. I did some reflection and figured out how to answer each.

 

[docad07]

If an II is not received, does the school send rejection emails?

 

[Neuro244]

Any current students who are attending this school that I can PM and ask some questions about the program? Thanks.

 

[drmeter]

Hello! I am wondering if you are allowed to start filling out the supplemental application without having to do it all in one sitting?

I started mine, answered all the questions except for 1, and accidentally left it open for too long and it kicked me out / forced me to log out. I was able to get back into it immediately after without any issues (but my answers weren't saved). This happened several times, actually.

 

[jwar79]

Does anyone know when they start sending out IIs?

 

[drmeter]

Does anyone know when they start sending out IIs?

in the email they sent me telling me my application is complete, it says interview invites will start to be extended in September.

 

[bassoongirl95]

How many of you guys are submitting committee letters for your LOR?

I was going too but it looks like it’s going to be around 2 months before it even gets finished because my school needs my MCAT scores. I’m not taking the MCAT until 9/11 and then once scores are released my committee said it could take 4 weeks to submit the committee letter. I have enough individual letters on Interfolio and I’m thinking about just submitting those instead, but not sure if it would look bad. Thoughts?

 

[prufrock2891]

Do you guys think I should write the essay about extenuating circumstances (bad grades) for one C+ in biochemistry? I don’t want to draw attention to it but I have this essay from other schools already.

 

[docad07]

Do you guys think I should write the essay about extenuating circumstances (bad grades) for one C+ in biochemistry? I don’t want to draw attention to it but I have this essay from other schools already.

I wouldn't draw attention to it if you got the grade from simply underestimating the course load. Extenuating circumstances would be if other personal problems interfered/impacted you!

 

[RedditorMD]

Any current students who are attending this school that I can PM and ask some questions about the program? Thanks.

Sure you can PM me!

 

[mskim]

So guys just to confirm, "Once you leave this section, you will not be able to return and we cannot reopen it" does NOT mean I have to do it all in one sitting... right?

So paranoid about this for some reason.

 

[Neuro244]

My understanding was you do have to do it all in one sitting which is why I have not started that secondary section yet.

 

[annperkins]

For those who got a complete email, how long did it take after submission?

 

[Isomerase]

For those who got a complete email, how long did it take after submission?

about a day for me

 

[Neuro244]

Any current 2nd, or 3rd year students that I can PM to answer some questions about this program? I would really appreciate it. Thank you.

 

[godsgirly4320]

Does anyone know if Wright State is going to have a virtual open house soon?

I emailed them about it and this was their response:
"Due to the pandemic we are not doing tours, visits or open houses but there is a lot of really great information on our website and on our MSAR profile."

 

[godsgirly4320]

You don't have to complete the whole thing when you click on it the first time

so when you click it the first time, you can just view the questions but not have to answer them, and will be able to come back later? is this for all the sections? they all have the " once you leave the section you will not be able to return and they cannot reopen it. " but do they just mean after you submit it?

 

[gluconeo10]

so when you click it the first time, you can just view the questions but not have to answer them, and will be able to come back later? is this for all the sections? they all have the " once you leave the section you will not be able to return and they cannot reopen it. " but do they just mean after you submit it?

yes, that's how it was for me

 

[Wuzgoodbruv]

What is a Competency?

 

[godsgirly4320]

wait, so the answers to the secondary have no influence on admission? cause it says " Your answers to these questions DO NOT influence your admission status." wow I've never seen this before

 

[lillelsin]

Anyone do a letter of intent?

 

[docad07]

Anyone do a letter of intent?

i have not

 

[DesignatedSurvivor]

Anyone do a letter of intent?

Typically shouldn’t send letters of intent until post-II and mostly if you’re on the WL. You want to be sure that it’s the school you 100% want to go to and make sure it doesn’t seem like you’re trying to use it to your advantage

 

[clumsy.md]

Anyone do a letter of intent?

I agree with @DesignatedSurvivor. Unless you applied ED, the school will question your "intent" if you've applied to multiple schools. Regardless, just hang tight- it's still so early.

 

[godsgirly4320]

check FAQ page

I checked the FAQ page (Frequently Asked Questions | Boonshoft School of Medicine | Wright State University) and didn't find anything, is it generally just someone who didn't go to med school right after college?

 

[clumsy.md]

I checked the FAQ page (Frequently Asked Questions | Boonshoft School of Medicine | Wright State University) and didn't find anything, is it generally just someone who didn't go to med school right after college?

That’s too general. Lots of students take a gap year but are still 22-23 years old. Being non-traditional could mean many things and it’s up for your interpretation. There are applicants who are married and have families, been in the workplace for a few years, went back to school in order to pursue medicine, etc. Consider the type of applicants the school sees and if you fit in that non-trad group, great, but if not, I’d be hesitant to calling yourself non-traditional.

 

[aturn57]

is anyone writing a letter of intent?

 

[DesignatedSurvivor]

is anyone writing a letter of intent?

This question was asked like 2 days ago and also it’s still August.

 

[Maurelius_]

is anyone writing a letter of intent?

Unless you have already interviewed it’s general consensus not to send a letter of intent. Because Wright State hasn’t sent any IIs (to my knowledge) it shouldn’t be on your radar quite yet.

 

[DesignatedSurvivor]

This is the only thread that I’ve seen people asking about letters of intent already? Is there a reason behind that or just random?

 

[YeMustBeBornAgain]

So what are we saying is a "non trad"? I saw it as someone who doesnt go into med school right after undergrad..... That would be my case but im not really a non trad..... im confused lol I would have 3 years between graduating from undergrad and matriculating into medical school. Anyone else in the same boat?

 

[watashi]

So what are we saying is a "non trad"? I saw it as someone who doesnt go into med school right after undergrad..... That would be my case but im not really a non trad..... im confused lol I would have 3 years between graduating from undergrad and matriculating into medical school. Anyone else in the same boat?

Yeah, I am in a similar situation. I opted for not selecting non-trad because I am not switching from another career, and medicine has always been my plan.

 

[asdfghjklmed]

So what are we saying is a "non trad"? I saw it as someone who doesnt go into med school right after undergrad..... That would be my case but im not really a non trad..... im confused lol I would have 3 years between graduating from undergrad and matriculating into medical school. Anyone else in the same boat?

I considered myself non-trad because I took time off between undergrad and medical school unlike a trad applicant would even though I was premed throughout undergrad. People have this gap for various reasons such as career change or just needing more time to decide whether or not medicine is the right choice. Regardless, I don't think it's the traditional path where the student had been wanting to be a doctor for a while, worked towards that and had the confidence to apply out of undergrad.

 

[YeMustBeBornAgain]

I considered myself non-trad because I took time off between undergrad and medical school unlike a trad applicant would even though I was premed throughout undergrad. People have this gap for various reasons such as career change or just needing more time to decide whether or not medicine is the right choice. Regardless, I don't think it's the traditional path where the student had been wanting to be a doctor for a while, worked towards that and had the confidence to apply out of undergrad.

Well I have also been premed throughout my undergrad, so I think that would make me NOT a non trad.....this is so confusing lol

 

[YeMustBeBornAgain]

Yeah, I am in a similar situation. I opted for not selecting non-trad because I am not switching from another career, and medicine has always been my plan.

yeah I was premed throughout all of undergrad. I dont think im non trad in that sense. Idk. This is annoying lol

 

[asdfghjklmed]

Well I have also been premed throughout my undergrad, so I think that would make me NOT a non trad.....this is so confusing lol

Yeah and with more and more people applying after they've taken a gap year that this path seems to be more traditional

 

[godsgirly4320]

i asked this question a few days and said "no" to nontraditional, just because the way they seemed to use nontrad on their site seemed to refer more to career changers and/or people who have been out of undergrad for a really long time (like more than 10ish years)

 

[watashi]

So what are we saying is a "non trad"? I saw it as someone who doesnt go into med school right after undergrad..... That would be my case but im not really a non trad..... im confused lol I would have 3 years between graduating from undergrad and matriculating into medical school. Anyone else in the same boat?

Obviously, the choice is up to you. If you feel like writing another essay and feel like your gap years contributed to added perspectives and or something different you could bring to the entering class, go for it. Personally, It seems like taking a year or two off before entering medical school is becoming more common. The non-trad question is an opportunity for you to write about your life experiences that most people who have followed the "traditional" path might not have had and how these experiences contributed to who you are and what you can add to the school. In the end, you should do what you feel comfortable with. I don't believe there is a wrong answer as long as you can back up your decision.

 

[YeMustBeBornAgain]

For the "Briefly describe any extenuating circumstances which you believe are pertinent to your application (i.e. Poor grades, withdrawn courses, life events)." question, is mentioning taking the MCAT twice appropriate? Anyone here do the same thing?

 

[watashi]

@YeMustBeBornAgain Were there circumstances that contributed your MCAT scores, or were you just not as prepared as you thought? Lots of people take the MCAT more than once, but not all of them had life events that will have impacted their preparation. As I mentioned earlier, If you feel comfortable talking about it and explain why you believe this is pertinent, go for it.

 

[Wildtype]

I think taking 1-3 gap years is becoming the new traditional personally.

 

[Neuro244]

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2. Would you describe yourself as a non-traditional candidate for medical school?

 

[dindjarin87]

So what are we saying is a "non trad"? I saw it as someone who doesnt go into med school right after undergrad..... That would be my case but im not really a non trad..... im confused lol I would have 3 years between graduating from undergrad and matriculating into medical school. Anyone else in the same boat?

I'm a career changer in my mid-thirties. That seemed to constitute "non-traditional" in my mind. I think the question exists because there is not a clear definition or consensus in med ed (or really higher ed in general). Some consider it a gap year, some relate it to age, some to circumstances/conditions along the path or background characteristics, some might consider it a non-science major or interest in other fields prior to arriving at medicine. If you identify as non-traditional, it's your chance to explain why.

 

[mdavis790]

Does Wright accept update letters?

 

[philip675645]

Just to confirm, for the "if you indicated that you have connections to Ohio, Wright State University or Boonshoft School of Medicine, please explain" question, it is meant for actual ties to the school or state and not like a space to write a why us essay right?

 

[docad07]

Just to confirm, for the "if you indicated that you have connections to Ohio, Wright State University or Boonshoft School of Medicine, please explain" question, it is meant for actual ties to the school or state and not like a space to write a why us essay right?

yep

 

[Stubbzy]

Did anyone else get like duplicate 12 emails from them when they sent out the secondaries?

 

[8YearsLate]

So what are we saying is a "non trad"? I saw it as someone who doesnt go into med school right after undergrad..... That would be my case but im not really a non trad..... im confused lol I would have 3 years between graduating from undergrad and matriculating into medical school. Anyone else in the same boat?

I identify as "non-traditional" because A) my major is not a STEM major and I have a "first" career B) I am a parent C) There is 8 years between my graduating with a bachelors and matriculating to medical school D) I've qualified as an independent student for 8+ years, etc. In my opinion, taking time off doesn't really qualify you as "non-traditional," but like someone said, it's really up to you how you want to answer it. Just be aware that your interviewers are going to want to know why you answered that way, and saying "I didn't apply to grad school right away" won't be a sufficient answer. It's what you did in that time they'll want to know about.

 

[aprmd]

Do you all think they will start sending II next week?