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StayingPositive2017 said:
Hello,

New to the forum, tech for 9 years, making the jump, first time applicant. Applying to MI state (only application:xf:) cuz my wife has a job here lol. Am I missing a "Personal Statement" section? I am seeing 3 essays on the personal info section as well as the "explain why you did weird things in your education" section, and then the MSU section with the "tell us about the time" qustions, but no "personal statement." Am I crazy?
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Not crazy - they removed it. It was basically the three prompts from my understanding, so now its condensed instead of one long essay. It's frustrating because its very hard to get personal in any of the questions. Remember, its character counts not words. :/
Good luck. MSU is my only application as well for similar reasons. Husband is footing the bill for life, so there is no moving for me.
 
finnickthedog said:
I'm here to answer questions! SDN was so helpful for me when I was applying. I hope I can be helpful to this years applicants. Good luck to all of you!
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Did you do the MMI's? can you recall any questions you were asked? If so, could you provide any examples? Thanks!
 
mlew18507 said:
Did you do the MMI's? can you recall any questions you were asked? If so, could you provide any examples? Thanks!
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I interviewed at two places last year that did MMI (Michigan State and Virginia Tech). Both places made us sign nondisclosure statements saying we cannot give out examples of questions asked but if you google MMI interviews and sample questions you can get a general idea of what it will be like. I think they change the questions each year anyways. Its pretty laid back at Michigan State. As long as you dont freeze up and can articulate an opinion you will be fine.
 
mlew18507 said:
Did you do the MMI's? can you recall any questions you were asked? If so, could you provide any examples? Thanks!
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I did do the MMIs both times that I applied. As stated above, I had to sign a statement that I wouldn't discuss the questions so I cannot provide any examples. I don't think they're anything to worry about though. It was a pretty relaxed environment as far as interviews go. I definitely preferred it to a traditional interview.
 
mht2k3 said:
I interviewed at two places last year that did MMI (Michigan State and Virginia Tech). Both places made us sign nondisclosure statements saying we cannot give out examples of questions asked but if you google MMI interviews and sample questions you can get a general idea of what it will be like. I think they change the questions each year anyways. Its pretty laid back at Michigan State. As long as you dont freeze up and can articulate an opinion you will be fine.
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I am afraid of freezing haha Thank you for the information!
 
finnickthedog said:
I did do the MMIs both times that I applied. As stated above, I had to sign a statement that I wouldn't discuss the questions so I cannot provide any examples. I don't think they're anything to worry about though. It was a pretty relaxed environment as far as interviews go. I definitely preferred it to a traditional interview.
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That helps a lot with the nerves, thank you!
 
GreytLife said:
What I'm trying to say is that I don't think the interviews will make or break you. Maybe if I did better I would have been a spot or 2 higher but I think it really comes down to your application.
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Oh man that does not make me feel better... not sure my application is strong enough. I have no large animal experience :-/
 
OOS 2nd time applicant. I interviewed at MSU last year and was wait-listed. I hope I am accepted this year.
 
GreytLife said:
In case it makes you feel better, I bombed parts of interview. Seriously, I've never left an interview feeling so terrible and thought I would never get in after it. BUT I was waitlisted and ended up being accepted! What I'm trying to say is that I don't think the interviews will make or break you. Maybe if I did better I would have been a spot or 2 higher but I think it really comes down to your application.

You can also google MMIs and get some good practice questions and a few practice books are out there too!
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If i get asked for interviews I will most definitely google that and prepare as much as I can! That does make me feel better thank you!
 
I'm late to the party (as always, oops). Managed to make it down to #7 OOS from #58 on MSU's waitlist, but with the start of classes I've opened my VMCAS up again. I'm applying IS this year, as myself and other half moved back to this area in June because his family is nearby and we didn't want to stay in Florida. Crossing my fingers that I will make it in this year, I have no desire to move again in the next decade! 😱
 
BlueBaby1023 said:
I'm late to the party (as always, oops). Managed to make it down to #7 OOS from #58 on MSU's waitlist, but with the start of classes I've opened my VMCAS up again. I'm applying IS this year, as myself and other half moved back to this area in June because his family is nearby and we didn't want to stay in Florida. Crossing my fingers that I will make it in this year, I have no desire to move again in the next decade! 😱
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Where in Florida are you from?


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Just to verify... MSU doesn't have a separate supplemental fee, correct?


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SkiOtter said:
They did not last year, so I assume same for this year, since I haven't heard anything about having to pay one in addition to the VMCAS fee
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Is this your second time applying? Where else did you apply last year and this year?


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SkiOtter said:
They did not last year, so I assume same for this year, since I haven't heard anything about having to pay one in addition to the VMCAS fee
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Thanks! I didn't see anything on VMCAS or the MSU application process page. Eek! Everything is submitted. Fingers crossed


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ahallowell said:
Thanks! I didn't see anything on VMCAS or the MSU application process page. Eek! Everything is submitted. Fingers crossed


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Good luck



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ahallowell said:
Just to verify... MSU doesn't have a separate supplemental fee, correct?
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I think they used to in the past, but as far as I know, they don't anymore. In the past their supplemental used to only go to people who met a specific Scholastic Indicator Score, which they have also done away with.
 
finnickthedog said:
Yup, they sure did
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I watched the video on MMI's at MSU's website, and read the sample scenarios. In the video, they talk about having a scenario on the door, but then the questions weren't specifically about the scenario. Is this true to form, or are the questions less generic and usually tie into the scenario?
 
StayingPositive2017 said:
I watched the video on MMI's at MSU's website, and read the sample scenarios. In the video, they talk about having a scenario on the door, but then the questions weren't specifically about the scenario. Is this true to form, or are the questions less generic and usually tie into the scenario?
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Discussed above that they can't talk about it.
mht2k3 said:
I interviewed at two places last year that did MMI (Michigan State and Virginia Tech). Both places made us sign nondisclosure statements saying we cannot give out examples of questions asked but if you google MMI interviews and sample questions you can get a general idea of what it will be like.
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finnickthedog said:
As stated above, I had to sign a statement that I wouldn't discuss the questions so I cannot provide any examples.
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I just submitted my complete application today. First time OOS applicant. Wahoo!


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I've probably mentioned this before, but DO NOT get anxious/worked up about the MMIs. they are seriously not that bad at all. As long as you can talk and form an opinion you will be fine.
 
Hi everyone! I submitted my app a few weeks ago, but just thought I would jump in on this thread. MSU is one of my top 2 choices and I made it to the wait list (OOS) last year....sooo close to making it off! Hoping for better news this year 🙂 I'm looking forward to suffering through the long wait again with all of you. Not sure if SDN actually kept me sane or just added to my anxiety last year, but it was definitely comforting to know everyone was going through the same things as me! Good luck to all of you!
 
gjsmize88 said:
Hi everyone! I submitted my app a few weeks ago, but just thought I would jump in on this thread. MSU is one of my top 2 choices and I made it to the wait list (OOS) last year....sooo close to making it off! Hoping for better news this year 🙂 I'm looking forward to suffering through the long wait again with all of you. Not sure if SDN actually kept me sane or just added to my anxiety last year, but it was definitely comforting to know everyone was going through the same things as me! Good luck to all of you!
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Where did you end up on the list? I had basically the same thing happen! So close yet so far.
 
I can't believe we still have all of October between now and finding out about interviews in November.

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StayingPositive2017 said:
I can't believe we still have all of October between now and finding out about interviews in November.

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I know, right?! I told a co-worker we have 4 weeks and a few days until November 1 and she freaked. She's trying not to think about it while I"m over here counting down the days. Lol.
 
Do you think they will stick to the beginning of November for interview invites? I was worried that the hurricane might have pushed the invites back. :nailbiting: I'm so nervous!
 
For the last three semesters (at least 36 credit hours) that MSU calculates for GPA, will my summer classes count for this? Or is it just full semesters like spring and fall? Also, is there a way to see how MSU calculated your GPA besides the VMCAS? I see some people saying VMCAS calculated one GPA, but the school calculated a different GPA?
 
AnimalsAreBetter said:
For the last three semesters (at least 36 credit hours) that MSU calculates for GPA, will my summer classes count for this? Or is it just full semesters like spring and fall? Also, is there a way to see how MSU calculated your GPA besides the VMCAS? I see some people saying VMCAS calculated one GPA, but the school calculated a different GPA?
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I don't have an answer for you, hopefully @SkiOtter or @finnickthedog do?

Completely unrelated, sorry, your post alert made me think for sure it would be an "i got an interview" post. so fricking anxious. Is this how the next week will be??
 
AnimalsAreBetter said:
For the last three semesters (at least 36 credit hours) that MSU calculates for GPA, will my summer classes count for this? Or is it just full semesters like spring and fall? Also, is there a way to see how MSU calculated your GPA besides the VMCAS? I see some people saying VMCAS calculated one GPA, but the school calculated a different GPA?
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Your summer semesters count. They'll go back one semester at a time until they have at least 36 credits. You will probably be able to request an academic profile after the cycle is over but you won't see how they calculated your GPA before then. You can calculate GPAs on your own to get an estimate. The VMCAS ones will be different than what MSU calculates.
 
finnickthedog said:
Your summer semesters count. They'll go back one semester at a time until they have at least 36 credits. You will probably be able to request an academic profile after the cycle is over but you won't see how they calculated your GPA before then. You can calculate GPAs on your own to get an estimate. The VMCAS ones will be different than what MSU calculates.
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Thank you! I wish they didn't include the summer, drops my GPA 🙁
 
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