At ours, they told us most of us would find out before Christmas. And looking at previous years, they always call those accepted the night before, so I'm pretty sure I didn't get in. It sucks. This is my 2nd cycle and my only interview. It was my only hope. Nobody's fault by my own.
Dang. I interviewed on Dec 2 too and haven't gotten a call. Guess I didn't get in. Heartbroken but not surprised
If you interviewed recently, you are still in the game imo. I think they take their time with As
Were you referred pre-interview?
No, you can only be referred post-interview.
I believe if you get accepted to ABLE, it is one year of classes which you have to get some required grades in and then you automatically enroll into the med school the following year. Im not 100% sure so please check the website
Oh yeah, for sure. I mean, I'll still be a doctor. I'd take it. What scares me is the "Please understand that referral to the ABLE program does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Not all applicants referred to ABLE will be offered a position," so I may not even get in. Anxiously awaiting more information. There isn't much posted online.
For reference, I was placed on the waitlist last year in February. Radio silence til August when ofc they said I wasn't accepted.
I read a little bit about your story on a previous comment. I think the whole idea is that since you have a lower gpa they just want to make sure you are able to handle med school. I know someone who did the program 2-3 years ago and they are doing very well in med school. You basically just have to pass a bunch of classes and you will be matriculating the following year. I do not think this is a bad news.
Did you apply DO? I am no expert, but managed to find success this cycle with relatively low stats. If you need someone to review PS, AMCAS app or secondaries feel free to PM me
I just don't think anyone actually knows. MSUCHM doesn't do it based on rank, but someone with similar demographics has to drop for you to take their spot. This is how U of M does it too. Letters of intent really helped in that aspect, at least for a lot of my friends. I've also heard of people sending updated LOR's.
I feel ya. My first cycle, I applied to 63 schools and didn't get a single interview. Honestly, and please understand that I don't agree with this, but I don't think adcom's give much leniency to people who had to overcome losing a parent/family member. It seems like a lot of people write about that and when I met with people from UM, they told me specifically not to write about it because it's not unique. Write about it in your special circumstance essay but not in your primary and don't make it the main focus of your secondaries.
Yes I have done a grad program at Wayne and did well in it imo.I feel ya. My first cycle, I applied to 63 schools and didn't get a single interview. Honestly, and please understand that I don't agree with this, but I don't think adcom's give much leniency to people who had to overcome losing a parent/family member. It seems like a lot of people write about that and when I met with people from UM, they told me specifically not to write about it because it's not unique. Write about it in your special circumstance essay but not in your primary and don't make it the main focus of your secondaries.
Have you done a post-bacc or graduate school? Even with a higher MCAT, if you don't have proof that you can succeed in graduate-level science classes, you may struggle to get an acceptance.
I'm sorry man. I know this sucks. It's so unfair seeing those who had it so much easier than you succeed over you.
Did the grad program have at least 25 credits of BCPM as defined by AAMCAS?
As long as you've been waitlisted, you can send in an LOI. I recommend doing it sooner than spring. Come spring, they will also ask a bunch of people on the waitlist if they're still interested in MSU CHM.
Though I'm not sure what timing is better/worse, it looks like MSU-CHM answered your questions on their website (quoted, linked below).
When I was waitlisted, I did mine right away. The consensus then when I asked around was to do it ASAP. They did also send out a mass email looking for continued interest around April, so I'd suggest just sending your LOI in now. I mean, their movement doesn't seem to have much rhyme or reason, but whatever gets you seen/nudges them earlier, the more you stand out.
I agree. Do it sooner than later. I vote sometime next week or the week after so they can catch up on stuff from the holidays. Best of luck!
congrats! What time did you receive the email? Also what dates were available?
recieved at 8:45 AM PST. They actually don't let you choose your dates lol. My interview email consisted of my date and time. However, you can go in the portal to change the date if you are not available. Because I am available for my date (mid-Feb) I did not change so I'm not sure what other dates are available.
That is a crazy crazy mistake. You should call
Yes, but at the same time, they didn't send an interview... So what was the point?
As of right now with the crickets I feel like I'm flung far into a puddle off of the bayou and was never in the pool lmao
Well that could have made the difference, right?
In state, 3.56 grad GPA, 3.1 undergrad, 510 MCAT, ORM, complete since Aug 22nd.
Sorry about that. When were you complete?
yeah, i've come to terms with it, no MD II's and i guess the R's will starting rolling in now
100% same. gonna have to reapply
