Michigan State University (MSUCOM) Discussion Thread 2014 - 2015

[MSU4]

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+6

 

[Shark the mark]

+7

 

[RedRose12]

+8

 

[Dr.Jekyll75]

Ha I'm guessing there is at least 75 people on the wait list total judging from the waitlist email

 

[Shinobiz11]

Ha I'm guessing there is at least 75 people on the wait list total judging from the waitlist email

At the tour day, Dr. Falls said there's at least 100. This will be an interesting 2 months

 

[Mike190]

+9

If 100 on wait list and probably 40-75 seats open up.. The average chances are roughly 50.50...not knowing where u r on wait list

 

[SwimOn]

+10

Also waitlisted sometimes in March.

 

[Ty223]

+11

 

[bakerm34]

Went to the tour today and they said it was between 100 and 130 on the waitlist

 

[WastedTime]

Went to the tour today and they said it was between 100 and 130 on the waitlist

Well that's not bad if u realize they had over 6000 apps or something

 

[bakerm34]

Well that's not bad if u realize they had over 6000 apps or something

they said the same ting today on the tour! I just wanted to let everyone know what they said 🙂 good luck to everyone

 

[sparty2486]

+12

 

[Dr.Jekyll75]

they said the same ting today on the tour! I just wanted to let everyone know what they said 🙂 good luck to everyone

100-130 people wait listed is not bad ? Ha I thought it around 75 before the post. I think that's a lot of people .

 

[FutureDoc511]

For anyone that got accepted this week, when do you have to accept your offer by? I can't find the deadline anywhere on my 'accept offer tab'

 

[IHOPness]

Last year, there were 150 students on the waitlist!

 

[WastedTime]

Last year, there were 150 students on the waitlist!

Any idea how many got off?

 

[lidz133026]

At visit day they said in the past about 50% have gotten off

 

[Sc1entific]

And here's to the people who weren't even told they were on the wait list! +1.

 

[Toshiba123]

And here's to the people who weren't even told they were on the wait list! +1.

So what do u think this means for those of us who havent heard back anything? Do u think they'll send everybody else a rejection at this point or do u think theyll still be reviewing apps?

 

[reapplicanthelpme2014]

I'm pretty much expecting a rejection this upcoming week lol just don't know why they had to wait so long

 

[Para-dox]

Finally a response. Got the rejection email earlier this morning. Good luck everyone with your future plans!

 

[Sc1entific]

So what do u think this means for those of us who havent heard back anything? Do u think they'll send everybody else a rejection at this point or do u think theyll still be reviewing apps?

I'd like to think that it's a good thing that we weren't rejected when they reviewed us (and I don't think it's realistic to assume they haven't looked at us yet) BUT the realist/pessimist in me thinks that at this point, there's no way they'll just outright accept this late in the game.

tl; dr: I have no idea, just like you. 🙁

 

[drjuicesqueeze]

email rejection

 

[Higifigi]

Rejected this morning via email. Good luck to everyone!!

 

[reapplicanthelpme2014]

When were you all complete?

 

[Rebeldocs]

Also on the waitlist.. instate applicant.. complete in august. I feel like going to all those tours and advising appointments did nothing for me :/

 

[Shinobiz11]

Also on the waitlist.. instate applicant.. complete in august. I feel like going to all those tours and advising appointments did nothing for me :/

Same. I met with Anne several times, but its not like we could even contact her.

 

[lidz133026]

Same. I met with Anne several times, but its not like we could even contact her.

There's an admissions email on the msucom website which I've emailed twice and once Katherine answered and the other time Anne did. I would say they're really easy to contact.

Also, no matter how many times you meet with an advisor or attend these events at the end of the day the most important part is your actual application. I think for well rounded apps doing these things helps set you apart from the applicants who are similar to you (which could be many people out of 6,000 applicants).

 

[deleted436726]

Does anyone know if the acceptance deposit is refundable, and if so, under what terms?

 

[SpartanWolverine]

Does anyone know if the acceptance deposit is refundable, and if so, under what terms?

Under normal circumstances I don't think so, though a small portion was applied to our first tuition statement.

Whether it can be refunded under extenuating circumstances... possibly, but that's probably a case-by-case basis you would have to talk to them about.

 

[osteopathicdoc1234]

Also on the waitlist.. instate applicant.. complete in august. I feel like going to all those tours and advising appointments did nothing for me :/

When did you get waitlisted Rebeldocs?

 

[Shinobiz11]

There's an admissions email on the msucom website which I've emailed twice and once Katherine answered and the other time Anne did. I would say they're really easy to contact.

Also, no matter how many times you meet with an advisor or attend these events at the end of the day the most important part is your actual application. I think for well rounded apps doing these things helps set you apart from the applicants who are similar to you (which could be many people out of 6,000 applicants).

I sent emails addressing Anne specifically by the email on the card(s) she gave me, and someone responded both times. It's no biggie, you're right though

 

[Shark the mark]

Has anyone sent in a letter of intent to admissions? And if so, who did you send it to?

 

[Shinobiz11]

Has anyone sent in a letter of intent to admissions? And if so, who did you send it to?

There's a tab to upload one in the portal

 

[Dr.Jekyll75]

Has anyone sent in a letter of intent to admissions? And if so, who did you send it to?

I hear Michigan State doesn't accept letters of intent

 

[Rebeldocs]

When did you get waitlisted Rebeldocs?

Late March.. been a long wait from my top choice.

 

[Rebeldocs]

There's an admissions email on the msucom website which I've emailed twice and once Katherine answered and the other time Anne did. I would say they're really easy to contact.

Also, no matter how many times you meet with an advisor or attend these events at the end of the day the most important part is your actual application. I think for well rounded apps doing these things helps set you apart from the applicants who are similar to you (which could be many people out of 6,000 applicants).

True.. but the fact that there is no interview process and so many applicants, I'd like to think it would make you stand out since these people are actually part of admissions, but probably not.

 

[sgjkol1]

On average how many shadowing hours of a DO should you have when applying?

 

[SpartanWolverine]

On average how many shadowing hours of a DO should you have when applying?

Enough to show that you understand what a DO is. 😉

Really, I would say to shadow one primary care DO and one specialist DO for a couple days each. So... maybe ~20 hours. Of course more is good if practical.

I know some of my classmates technically had zero shadowing hours (but plenty of other exposure to healthcare), while others had hundreds of hours shadowing. The amount that is sufficient will depend on your other experiences.

 

[xClashx]

On average how many shadowing hours of a DO should you have when applying?

It does not matter. I did not shadow a DO and was still accepted.

 

[sgjkol1]

Thank you guys for the responses!

 

[xClashx]

That being said though, make sure you demonstrate that you know about the DO profession in you personal statement and in the secondary application.

 

[deleted436726]

It does not matter. I did not shadow a DO and was still accepted.

+1

 

[db4277]

On average how many shadowing hours of a DO should you have when applying?

I also did not shadow a DO, and received an acceptance from MSUCOM. I think it depends on how strong your other experiences and extra curriculars are. If you can demonstrate an understanding of the profession and genuine desire to be a DO, the fact that you don't have the shadowing experience will likely not matter.

 

[Toshiba123]

Has anyone heard back this week about an acceptance or waitlist? I'm still waiting to hear something........i've been waiting for 9 mos now.

And i'm afraid to call bc they highly discourage that. i'm stuck in a pickle.

 

[Rebeldocs]

anyone hear back today? are they still doing bi monthly

 

[Final_stretch_med]

I don't remember what the + value was for waitlist, but uh, yeah add me too. haha.

 

[Dr.Jekyll75]

I don't remember what the + value was for waitlist, but uh, yeah add me too. haha.

Ha when were you wait listed ?

 

[justacceptmebrah]

is it a good sign u wer put on the waitlist early (like october)? and do they only send out admission offers on Thursdays?
this is the worst loll

 

[osteopathicdoc1234]

I don't remember what the + value was for waitlist, but uh, yeah add me too. haha.

Are you a Canadian applicant or instate ???