Michigan State University (MSUCOM) Discussion Thread 2015 - 2016

[KNEWGUY]

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They told us at the interview today that they will be sending another admission update sometime next week.

 

[FBurnaby]

Talked to admissions, tier 1 waitlist is estimated to have a 50/50 chance of being accepted by the end of the year.

 

[justdoit1234]

Got an interview invite earlier this week as well for December. Does anybody have advice for how to explain a low MCAT verbal score? I received a 5 🙁

Some schools/interviewers will ask, so definitely be prepared for it b/c it needs to be a well put together response. Explain to them the exact difficulty you had, whether it was time pressure, you studied wrong, or an unfortunate event before the exam. Also, mention to them what you were getting on practice tests, and that you felt ready because of your practice exam scores. At the end, I'd throw in a sentence about how you fell like it won't be an issue in medical school and as a future physician. PM me if you have questions/want me to look over your response.

 

[cafeverona]

Talked to admissions, tier 1 waitlist is estimated to have a 50/50 chance of being accepted by the end of the year.

That doesn't make sense...what about tier 2? I feel like Tier 1 should have greater than a 50/50 chance.

 

[FBurnaby]

That doesn't make sense...what about tier 2? I feel like Tier 1 should have greater than a 50/50 chance.

I hope that's the case, but it's just what they told me for tier 1.

 

[stodda57]

That doesn't make sense...what about tier 2? I feel like Tier 1 should have greater than a 50/50 chance.

At my interview Katherine Ruger said Tier 1 would be very likely to come off by the time of matriculation. Tier 2 would have about a 50/50 chance. Tier 3 usually never comes off but there is a chance. My guess is admissions was saying Tier 1 has about a 50% chance of come off by the end of December? Thats just a guess though.

 

[cafeverona]

At my interview Katherine Ruger said Tier 1 would be very likely to come off by the time of matriculation. Tier 2 would have about a 50/50 chance. Tier 3 usually never comes off but there is a chance. My guess is admissions was saying Tier 1 has about a 50% chance of come off by the end of December? Thats just a guess though.

Ok, that makes more sense. Unfortunately, I'm tier 2, but I guessed that it would be about 50/50 for me. Hopefully it ends up being good!

 

[stodda57]

Ok, that makes more sense. Unfortunately, I'm tier 2, but I guessed that it would be about 50/50 for me. Hopefully it ends up being good!

I will keep my fingers crossed for you! You still have a great chance to get in 🙂

 

[FBurnaby]

I didn't speak with Katherine, so her words may hold more weight.

 

[KNEWGUY]

At my interview Katherine Ruger said Tier 1 would be very likely to come off by the time of matriculation. Tier 2 would have about a 50/50 chance. Tier 3 usually never comes off but there is a chance. My guess is admissions was saying Tier 1 has about a 50% chance of come off by the end of December? Thats just a guess though.

^This is what we were told at the interview as well.

 

[gogy71]

Got an interview invite earlier this week as well for December. Does anybody have advice for how to explain a low MCAT verbal score? I received a 5 🙁

Are you IS or OOS? Could you please PM me stats bc Im in the same boat and waiting for II. Thanks

 

[becomingdoctor]

When someone tells you something is 50/50, it probably means "I am not sure, don't ask me!"

 

[Dr. Hutch]

Anyone have their interview on 11/13 AM session?

 

[wednesday0012]

Has anyone else heard back from the 10/23 interview? My boyfriend and I are applying together and I heard back a week ago but nothing for him yet. Just curious how many people did hear back!

I haven't yet, I read one guy from the 10/23 got acceptance call on 10/27 it seems which is pretty fast. But they did mention at the interview that it depends a lot on the person who is assigned to your application. I wouldn't worry too much about it.

 

[Dr.Jekyll75]

Hey guys I have been busy for the last month and have not logged on in a bit but if you have any questions regarding the MUC campus please do not hesitate to send me a message

 

[588442]

I haven't yet, I read one guy from the 10/23 got acceptance call on 10/27 it seems which is pretty fast. But they did mention at the interview that it depends a lot on the person who is assigned to your application. I wouldn't worry too much about it.

10/08 here...haven't heard back. Should I be worried...The deadline for us was yesterday in theory.

 

[wonko]

10/23 interview, accepted today!

 

[I-said-doctor]

10/23 interview, accepted today!

Congrats!!! Did you get a call? Another neurotic question: What time did they call/email?

 

[stodda57]

10/08 here...haven't heard back. Should I be worried...The deadline for us was yesterday in theory.

I wouldn't worry. They wouldnt have called you on the weekend. You should hopefully hear sometime this week. Depends on when they meet and when your committee member finishes reviewing your application.

 

[wonko]

I got no call, but I live in Germany right now, maybe thats why. Email was about 20 o'clock german time 😏

 

[588442]

I wouldn't worry. They wouldnt have called you on the weekend. You should hopefully hear sometime this week. Depends on when they meet and when your committee member finishes reviewing your application.

Thanks for replying -- ya I was hoping for today. But I agree sometime this week should be it.

 

[stodda57]

Thanks for replying -- ya I was hoping for today. But I agree sometime this week should be it.

Its definitely a hard wait. Sucks that some people hear back so quick and others wait a month or longer but I have noticed plenty of people who it took a month or a little longer get acceptances so don't read into the timing of it!

 

[588442]

Its definitely a hard wait. Sucks that some people hear back so quick and others wait a month or longer but I have noticed plenty of people who it took a month or a little longer get acceptances so don't read into the timing of it!

I see. Thanks again for the boost! Ya the wait definitely gets the most amount of negative reading!

 

[TheSunMovieCanada]

My application complete date is Oct. 31st, how long does it usually take for them to get back to you about interviews?

 

[stodda57]

My application complete date is Oct. 31st, how long does it usually take for them to get back to you about interviews?

I dont think there is any set time. For me it took about 10 days, for some less and for others it took months. Sorry thats not very insightful. How are your stats?

 

[KNEWGUY]

Anyone have input on the benefits (if any) of submitting another letter of recommendation after already being interviewed? The letter would be coming from a non-science professor that studied at MSU, and could maybe provide some insight into how I would fit into the MSU culture as I did not attend MSU as a undergrad.

 

[MP_Speed]

My application complete date is Oct. 31st, how long does it usually take for them to get back to you about interviews?

I was complete Sept 23 and have not heard back still. My stats are: GPAc 3.89, GPAs 3.85, MCAT 26 Balanced. I was also waitlisted last cycle.

 

[DrPatriot]

Anyone have input on the benefits (if any) of submitting another letter of recommendation after already being interviewed? The letter would be coming from a non-science professor that studied at MSU, and could maybe provide some insight into how I would fit into the MSU culture as I did not attend MSU as a undergrad.

In my opinion (so take it with a grain of salt) I don't believe it would be that beneficial since your app has most likely been forwarded for review already post interview.

I don't think it would hurt either though...

 

[stodda57]

Anyone have input on the benefits (if any) of submitting another letter of recommendation after already being interviewed? The letter would be coming from a non-science professor that studied at MSU, and could maybe provide some insight into how I would fit into the MSU culture as I did not attend MSU as a undergrad.

I believe Katherine Ruger said in my interview that additional information would only be reviewed (potentially) if the candidate is on the waitlist and they are reviewing them to come off. I don't think it would hurt at all, but there is a good chance it won't get read.

 

[jwgq67]

10/08 here...haven't heard back. Should I be worried...The deadline for us was yesterday in theory.

I'm in the same boat friend.

 

[solanum88]

I'm in the same boat friend.

I wouldn't worry. They don't reject nor accept in batches. If you think of yourself as the last "batch", it just means they haven't gotten to your file yet. Has no affect on acceptance or rejection. the only caveat is if they are mailing you an answer, which seems unlikely since they've been calling and emailing thus far. good luck!

 

[TheSunMovieCanada]

I was complete Sept 23 and have not heard back still. My stats are: GPAc 3.89, GPAs 3.85, MCAT 26 Balanced. I was also waitlisted last cycle.

My GPA was horrible (3.14 and sGPA is 3.25 - had a bad few years), my MCAT is 509 (equivalent to 31).
I have strong clinical experience and my letters of recommendations are pretty strong as well, along with a secondary that I put a lot of effort into..

 

[588442]

Ok, that makes more sense. Unfortunately, I'm tier 2, but I guessed that it would be about 50/50 for me. Hopefully it ends up being good!

Same. I'm in tier 2. Fairly disappointed though
it was my favourite school

 

[DR.4]

Same. I'm in tier 2. Fairly disappointed though
it was my favourite school

Did you hear this week? I saw your post earlier saying you were a 10/08 interview who didn't hear back yet. I'm also a 10/08 interview still waiting to hear back.

 

[588442]

Did you hear this week? I saw your post earlier saying you were a 10/08 interview who didn't hear back yet. I'm also a 10/08 interview still waiting to hear back.

Ya I just got an email about half an hour ago. Good luck

 

[tch233]

Can a canadian who has accepted their offer confirm if they had to get the visa first before accepting the offer, or what they did in the "Professional Application for Admission" page where it says "visa type" and "Visa Number"?

 

[nutelly]

Any OOS applicant accepted and actually consider going? Not sure if there's some massive scholarship opportunity to help with tuition that I don't know about 🤔

 

[wonko]

Any OOS applicant accepted and actually consider going? Not sure if there's some massive scholarship opportunity to help with tuition that I don't know about 🤔

Yes. The DO/PhD program 😵🙂

 

[jwgq67]

I wouldn't worry. They don't reject nor accept in batches. If you think of yourself as the last "batch", it just means they haven't gotten to your file yet. Has no affect on acceptance or rejection. the only caveat is if they are mailing you an answer, which seems unlikely since they've been calling and emailing thus far. good luck!

Thanks for the good advice. I just got my call!

 

[bakr89]

Has anyone gotten any interviews with MSUCOM in past week or so?

 

[becomingdoctor]

Yes. The DO/PhD program 😵🙂

The tuition is totally different for OOS DO Ph.D. and OOS DO only.......

 

[justdoit1234]

Anyone know how deep into the cycle the give out II? I was complete 9/19. OOS, LizzyM ~70

 

[SpartanWolverine]

Anyone know how deep into the cycle the give out II? I was complete 9/19. OOS, LizzyM ~70

Can't say for sure since this is the first year we're doing interviews. Probably not a whole lot longer, since we only have a few more interview days remaining.

 

[stodda57]

Anyone know how deep into the cycle the give out II? I was complete 9/19. OOS, LizzyM ~70

I believe they said II's will continue to be sent through January. So they will probably be interviewing through February at least?

 

[SpartanWolverine]

I believe they said II's will continue to be sent through January. So they will probably be interviewing through February at least?

We don't currently have dates for interviews scheduled in February, but I suppose it's possible they may open some up if need be.

 

[DrPatriot]

We don't currently have dates for interviews scheduled in February, but I suppose it's possible they may open some up if need be.

They had almost 300 admissions offers when we last got the update. Maybe they are waiting to see how many people actually pay the deposit before offering more II?

 

[bakr89]

They had almost 300 admissions offers when we last got the update. Maybe they are waiting to see how many people actually pay the deposit before offering more II?

I thought the total offers amounted to 210 based on that email they sent out?

 

[I-said-doctor]

Have they sent out a November update yet? Or do they generally wait until the end of the month to send out updates?

 

[DrPatriot]

I thought the total offers amounted to 210 based on that email they sent out?

You are correct. I misremembered. It is probably close to 300 now since there have been more waves of acceptances.

 

[KNEWGUY]

Have they sent out a November update yet? Or do they generally wait until the end of the month to send out updates?

I remember being told that they would send one out this week when I went for my interview last week but I guess they didn't. Maybe next week.