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Like the other person said, WV med schools love people from WV, so I think you have a good chance if you interview well. I would also consider applying to Marshall because they want WV people too. Good luck!
thanks!
Marshall was the other school. I didn't take o-chem and only 1 semester of physics. My GPA/MCAT are on par with Marshall recent incoming classes, but I don't think they're willing to waive the education requirements. I may complete the secondary and send it in anyhow ... but WVU is really where I want to go.

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II today at 6 pm MDT. OOS submitted 10/19. Super excited! Only interview slots were in February. LM 77.
 
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II today at 4pm. OOS submitted 7/26. Had lost hope, but will take the February interview slot!
 
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From the people who interviewed 10/28, did they say we would hear back 11/13 or 11/14? Trying to decide which day to panic...
 
Is there much luck on getting off the waitlist for interviews if they’re scheduling until February already?
 
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From the people who interviewed 10/28, did they say we would hear back 11/13 or 11/14? Trying to decide which day to panic...
Did the pre-interview people showing the video tell you afterwards when they will have the application review meeting?
 
I interviewed 10/12. I have not heard back, so I doubt you hear back this week.
Oh that’s odd. They specifically told us in the pre-interview info session that they would let us know their decision on either the 13th or 14th so I hope they do. I hope you hear back soon as well!
 
Did the pre-interview people showing the video tell you afterwards when they will have the application review meeting?
I don’t remember if they said when they would be reviewing our apps but they did tell us that they’d give us our decision on the 13th or 14th. Idk if anyone else who interviewed the same day can confirm this lol
 
I don’t remember if they said when they would be reviewing our apps but they did tell us that they’d give us our decision on the 13th or 14th. Idk if anyone else who interviewed the same day can confirm this lol
That is really good to hear! They seem to be really quick at getting back if they say the date. You should probably be hearing back today or tomorrow afternoon then. They told my group we would be able to hear back within the week of October 15th and I got a call on the 15th a little after 1pm. They had also said if we didn’t hear back by that time then it would be at the beginning of November since they meet at the end of every month (if I am remembering correctly). Hope you hear back today in order to help resolve the nerves and hope its for the A!

ps. The number said unknown caller id
 
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I will have my interview with them soon :oops:, for those who already interviewed, how was the vibe? anything I should be expecting in particular? Feel free to DM me :)
 
I will have my interview with them soon :oops:, for those who already interviewed, how was the vibe? anything I should be expecting in particular? Feel free to DM me :)
The interview was okay! They were nice, it was pretty formal though. Make sure you are very familiar with your application because they will ask you in depth questions about it and about your activities. Message me if you have any additional questions
 
anybody have a guess for what time we might hear

From my experience they do things early. The day I got my interview AND the day I got WL I got the emails before 9 AM. I feel that if they were doing it today some stuff would have come out already but I could be totally wrong. Just my experience with WVU. Hope this helps !
 
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At this point I think it’s wise to distract ourselves with prepping thanksgiving dinner and scrolling through Black Fridays deals😂🦃
 
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Just got a phone call with the A! Good luck y’all, keep your phones nearby!!
 
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does anybody know when the rejection/waitlist emails go out in relation to the acceptance calls. Before/after? After would be tough seeing tomorrow is Thanksgiving.
 
Gonna email them and have them take me off their waitlist
 
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OOS waitlist. Does anyone know the earliest we hear back again?
 
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OOS waitlist. Does anyone know the earliest we hear back again?

I believe WL is a solid place to be, but often the movement is after the deadline to rule out other schools. April 30 is that deadline, so most people get off during early May
 
Has anyone been taken off the pre-II waitlist yet? I read there is usually movement starting in November
 
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Has anyone been taken off the pre-II waitlist yet? I read there is usually movement starting in November
Last year it was December so maybe next week or so?
 
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Any interview tips for those who've already been able to interview with WVUSoM?
Mine is soon and I'm so nervous about it.
It's a little bit different in that you'll have two interviewers on the call at the same time. Other than that, it's open file and straightforward.
 
Has there been any movement off the pre-II hold list? I am not sure if its even worth the wait anymore?
 
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It's a little bit different in that you'll have two interviewers on the call at the same time. Other than that, it's open file and straightforward.
There is a med student too, so 3. But the med student is kind of like a support to you if that makes sense, lol. I found their presence to be quite comforting
 
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