2023-2024 Wisconsin

[dancindawg]

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When is the best time to submit a letter of intent? Does the timing matter? How does Wisconsin value the letter of intents?

Sorry, I meant to respond to this. During the interview wrap up, they said they do not take any application updates or letters of intent at any point. Due to how they grade candidates, they think update letters or letters of intent don't have a place in their decision system. However, you do have a time to update your application with your faculty interviewer at the end of the interview.
That was my understanding but if anyone else took more concrete notes on this, feel free to correct me. But I distinctly remember one of the admins saying that as much she she enjoys reading them, she can't do anything with them.

 

[jsd_123]

What's the earliest post-interview decisions have come out?

 

[GreekFreek]

I have a faculty interview scheduled in a little over a week. I have a time and the zoom link but it does not mention the name of interviewer. Do we know the name of our interviewer in advance or is that kept hidden until the interview?

Please let us know if they update you on a decision timeline for those of us interviewing in the next few weeks.

 

[dancindawg]

Please let us know if they update you on a decision timeline for those of us interviewing in the next few weeks.

They told me decision timeline is 6-8 weeks and acceptances will get phone calls if they have the staff available. Everyone will get an email by end of the day they are accepted

 

[liftingNsushi]

Unfortunately, I could not make it to the Wednesday 'Curriculum and Student Life Q&A' Session. Does anyone know if this is recorded and will be sent to us?

 

[medschoolapplicant2023_4]

Don't think they are recorded, but you can attend a different week from the week of your interview.

 

[ttheG]

Sorry, I meant to respond to this. During the interview wrap up, they said they do not take any application updates or letters of intent at any point. Due to how they grade candidates, they think update letters or letters of intent don't have a place in their decision system. However, you do have a time to update your application with your faculty interviewer at the end of the interview.
That was my understanding but if anyone else took more concrete notes on this, feel free to correct me. But I distinctly remember one of the admins saying that as much she she enjoys reading them, she can't do anything with them.

ok thanks - I guess hold tight and wait now.

 

[brb2022]

I was placed on interview waitlist on 12/6, and the email said latest I'd hear back is end of January. Do i take this as a silent R, considering I have yet to hear anything? feeling super anxious about this and wish I had a clear answer ...🙁

 

[ttheG]

I was placed on interview waitlist on 12/6, and the email said latest I'd hear back is end of January. Do i take this as a silent R, considering I have yet to hear anything? feeling super anxious about this and wish I had a clear answer ...🙁

From what I remember the letters only come out in April

 

[brb2022]

From what I remember the letters only come out in April

what do you mean?

 

[ttheG]

what do you mean?

The waitlist email said another email will come in April

 

[brb2022]

The waitlist email said another email will come in April

im talking about a waitlist for an interview, not admission

 

[ttheG]

im talking about a waitlist for an interview, not admission

oh ok

 

[YellowLemonTract]

Hi, Does anyone know how grading works?

 

[dancindawg]

Hi, Does anyone know how grading works?

Assuming you mean for admission, candidates are graded by a subcommittee on a scale of 1-100 and then averaged. That score determines if you land in decline, waitlist, or acceptance. Also why they don't take updates or LOIs because once scored, it doesn't change.

 

[herkythehawk777]

I'm interviewing here soon- what should I expect from the small group interview (2 current students, 4 applicants)? Is it another type of interview or something different? Thank you

 

[ChacoHiker]

I'm interviewing here soon- what should I expect from the small group interview (2 current students, 4 applicants)? Is it another type of interview or something different? Thank you

It is very relaxed! I would go through a few MMI practice questions to prepare. It basically is an MMI question where you discuss the answer out loud as a group.

 

[jsd_123]

does anyone know how stats are viewed post-interview? I saw a couple of people say that they're not taken into consideration post-interview when scoring applicants but don't know how accurate that is

 

[vochi]

does anyone know how stats are viewed post-interview? I saw a couple of people say that they're not taken into consideration post-interview when scoring applicants but don't know how accurate that is

from what I understand, everything in your app - from grades to interviews is converted into a point system and you're ranked based on the total amount of points you have compared to others. That's what I took away from what they said during the interview day.

 

[pluviophile]

Is there a GroupMe or FB page for admitted students?

 

[medlover7]

Is there a GroupMe or FB page for admitted students?

^^

 

[Kings_Fan]

from what I understand, everything in your app - from grades to interviews is converted into a point system and you're ranked based on the total amount of points you have compared to others. That's what I took away from what they said during the interview day.

Do you know if the non-interview parts of the score are all calculated pre-interview, or do they review parts of your app post interview as well? In other words, do they just plug in the interview score and accept/reject based on that or do put the whole score together post-II?

 

[albb28]

Does anyone know if a one-semester Introduction to Biochemistry course is sufficient for UWSMPH's coursework requirements? Or do we have to complete Biochemistry 1 and 2?

 

[vochi]

Do you know if the non-interview parts of the score are all calculated pre-interview, or do they review parts of your app post interview as well? In other words, do they just plug in the interview score and accept/reject based on that or do put the whole score together post-II?

I can't recall if it was this school but I recall someone telling me they have 3 people read over your app and score it -- the highest scorer will present you to the rest of the committee who all score it individually. Your score is the average of this committee's score excluding the highest and lowest evaluation.

 

[medschoolapplicant2023_4]

Does anyone know if a one-semester Introduction to Biochemistry course is sufficient for UWSMPH's coursework requirements? Or do we have to complete Biochemistry 1 and 2?

It should be! 🙂

 

[medschoolapplicant2023_4]

from what I understand, everything in your app - from grades to interviews is converted into a point system and you're ranked based on the total amount of points you have compared to others. That's what I took away from what they said during the interview day.

There is FB. If you haven't already, you should be receiving an email about it soon.

 

[brb2022]

IS rejection after being on interview waitlist...feeling heartbroken as i've had no interviews and this was my only hope. it's tough out here

 

[frostychipmunk]

IS R after being on interview waitlist since end of november. this one hurts the most 🙁

 

[YellowLemonTract]

Does anyone know if the interview is open or closed file?

 

[spursy]

Does anyone know if the interview is open or closed file?

The faculty interview was open file! Student group interview is more of a group MMI or ethical discussion and closed file.

 

[YellowLemonTract]

The faculty interview was open file! Student group interview is more of a group MMI or ethical discussion and closed file.

Thank you!

 

[SonOfSisyphus]

Does anyone know if the interview is open or closed file?

Open

 

[scullybythesword]

IS R after being on interview waitlist since end of november. this one hurts the most 🙁

Same

 

[premeduser1]

Hey everyone, I know this school doesn't accept updates, but I was wondering about the general thoughts for sending a thank you letter to the interviewer specifically? Is it okay to do so or do they prefer that you don't?

 

[chunkimonki]

Hey everyone, I know this school doesn't accept updates, but I was wondering about the general thoughts for sending a thank you letter to the interviewer specifically? Is it okay to do so or do they prefer that you don't?

The Dean interviewed me and she said it’s okay to send thank you letters but not required!

 

[mylittlerowboat]

Are you ever able to see who your interviewers are before your interview? I've been looking and I can't seem to find anything online... I tried looking back thru this thread and couldn't figure it out

 

[deleted1124957]

Are you ever able to see who your interviewers are before your interview? I've been looking and I can't seem to find anything online... I tried looking back thru this thread and couldn't figure it out

No

 

[mylittlerowboat]

No

thank you!

 

[mcsteamy273]

The Dean interviewed me and she said it’s okay to send thank you letters but not required!

okay good because I was going to (Interview on Friday) but forgot come Monday. Pretty sure they send their evals before anyways.

 

[medlover7]

Has anyone heard anything from uwsmph after they got their acceptance email/call? Like other emails or anything in the mail

 

[pbnj1448]

Does anyone know when scholarships are expected to start rolling out or if they've already started?

 

[jsd_123]

IS A call just received!!!! I literally don't believe it this is my only A of the cycle!! Interviewed 1/17

 

[chunkimonki]

OOS A call, interviewed 01/19!!

 

[Stylishaa]

OOS A call just now, I thought it was a scam call and almost didn’t answer LOL. Interviewed 1/5!

 

[FortuneDoesntFavorFools]

OOS A!!!!!!! Interviewed on 1/10 AHHHHH

EDIT: LM 66.4

 

[NIZMOJOE]

Missed call from a Milwaukee number. Called back - OOS A call!

UW number called 5 minutes later - full tuition scholarship! Interviewed 1/22. Extremely happy and grateful!

 

[Halamadridismo]

Missed call from a Milwaukee number. Called back - OOS A call!

UW number called 5 minutes later - full tuition scholarship! Interviewed 1/22. Extremely happy and grateful!

What’s your LM if you don’t mind me asking?
And congratulations !

 

[SonOfSisyphus]

Just got the A about a half an hour ago. OOS non-trad with an awful LM so I won't mention it. Interviewed early January. Keep the hope alive y'all!

 

[peachtea2000]

What interview dates did yall have? Im curious haha

 

[jsd_123]

When are we expected to get an email after the A call?