Michigan State University (MSUCOM) Discussion Thread 2015 - 2016

[IFinallyMadeIt]

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Deposit paid 🙂 See some of ya'll in EL next year. Too excited

 

[DAC7]

Deposit paid 🙂 See some of ya'll in EL next year. Too excited

lol

 

[cafeverona]

Hoping that not everyone pays their seat deposit so MSU can get to those on the WL!

 

[kingston77]

Has there been any movement for those on the waitlist (specifically the Canadian waitlist)?

 

[FBurnaby]

Anyone know the last interview date?

 

[SpartanWolverine]

Anyone know the last interview date?

As of now it's January 26 (not sure if they might add a couple more!).

 

[URMinority]

When will there be a December email update?

 

[bakr89]

When will there be a December email update?

Yeah, I was wondering about that too...It doesn't look like there is a specific time when they send it out based on the past two emails...but it would make sense for them to send it out before the week of Christmas.

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[MP_Speed]

For any of you that has been accepted or believe your interview went well, did you do anything specifically to prepare? This is my first interview and I do not know what to expect.

 

[DrPatriot]

For any of you that has been accepted or believe your interview went well, did you do anything specifically to prepare? This is my first interview and I do not know what to expect.

I looked over the limited info MSUCOM sent and I googled common MMI type questions just to get a feel for them. I realized there wasn't a super good way to prepare and the best thing is to be yourself. I know that sounds cliche but it is the truth, you'll be fine.

I watched the Lions preseason game the night before and relaxed in the hotel. Probably the best thing I could have done lol.

 

[MP_Speed]

I looked over the limited info MSUCOM sent and I googled common MMI type questions just to get a feel for them. I realized there wasn't a super good way to prepare and the best thing is to be yourself. I know that sounds cliche but it is the truth, you'll be fine.

I watched the Lions preseason game the night before and relaxed in the hotel. Probably the best thing I could have done lol.

lol thanks Doc, I got a hotel room and heading up the night before also. I am located in Macomb and don't feel like driving the day of. I've been looking over the MMI questions and I also took a look at MSU MD MMI information since they have been doing it for awhile.

 

[sarah689]

I was really excited and paid my deposit as soon as I got accepted bc I wanted the dmc site but I was placed in East Lansing. What are my chances of getting off the wait list for the detroit site? I'm really disappointed bc I applied to msucom specifically because of dmc site.

 

[drgoldy]

Do they need to receive our transcripts before they can determine our site placement? How long did it take you guys to hear back after paying the deposit?

 

[sarah689]

They don't need transcripts before they determine the site placement. I paid my deposit yesterday and was assigned to east Lansing this morning.

 

[Check_Mate]

I was really excited and paid my deposit as soon as I got accepted bc I wanted the dmc site but I was placed in East Lansing. What are my chances of getting off the wait list for the detroit site? I'm really disappointed bc I applied to msucom specifically because of dmc site.

Hi when I was at dmc site there were someone in the same situation that asked and the answer was the waitlist has more movement around March because that's when people move off the waitlist at other schools too. So I would think hold tight until March and also the site filled up like the morning of Nov 20. So your still quite early if your placed on the waitlist. On a whim I'd think you'd have a good chance getting into dmc site 🙂 good luck!

 

[sarah689]

Hi when I was at dmc site there were someone in the same situation that asked and the answer was the waitlist has more movement around March because that's when people move off the waitlist at other schools too. So I would think hold tight until March and also the site filled up like the morning of Nov 20. So your still quite early if your placed on the waitlist. On a whim I'd think you'd have a good chance getting into dmc site 🙂 good luck!

Hi there, thanks for all of that information. I talked to the admissions office about this and they told me I was in the bottom half of the waitlist for dmc but I really hope you're right. Thanks again 🙂

 

[dr.tortoise]

Can any current students speak on MSUCOMs curriculum? Specifically regarding the fact that it is year long with the only breaks occurring around holidays?

This seems to differ from others schools who take the summer off and/or take weeks off between semesters. Does this make courses more manageable?

 

[DrPatriot]

I was really excited and paid my deposit as soon as I got accepted bc I wanted the dmc site but I was placed in East Lansing. What are my chances of getting off the wait list for the detroit site? I'm really disappointed bc I applied to msucom specifically because of dmc site.

Hi when I was at dmc site there were someone in the same situation that asked and the answer was the waitlist has more movement around March because that's when people move off the waitlist at other schools too. So I would think hold tight until March and also the site filled up like the morning of Nov 20. So your still quite early if your placed on the waitlist. On a whim I'd think you'd have a good chance getting into dmc site 🙂 good luck!

When I visited the DMC site the second year students said there was still a wait list to get into the DMC site for their class!

 

[proudmarauder]

Can any current students speak on MSUCOMs curriculum? Specifically regarding the fact that it is year long with the only breaks occurring around holidays?

This seems to differ from others schools who take the summer off and/or take weeks off between semesters. Does this make courses more manageable?

Hey! I am MS1 at MSUCOM so my experience is basically over the first six months. We started off in June learning just anatomy in the summer. From my experience and talking with friends at other schools I am glad to be done with it in the summer and not having to worry about it throughout the year while you are taking other courses. Starting early compared to others may seem a bit unfair but honestly once you finish anatomy you won't regret it. We typically get 2-3 weeks between semesters and we don't get summers off like others however, during the summer months we do GU and Derm, which is not too bad. Also we get 2 months off to prepare for boards so that's a perk.

 

[cafeverona]

Still waiting on that Dec update...I guess it will come out this week!

 

[filthyMD]

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[SpartanWolverine]

Have an upcoming interview in January that I won't be able to make. How is admissions office with regards to rescheduling?

Well, realize that the last two interview days currently scheduled are the two in January, so it's possible there may not be any future days to interview if you can't make your day.

 

[songl4a]

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[bakr89]

Well, realize that the last two interview days currently scheduled are the two in January, so it's possible there may not be any future days to interview if you can't make your day.

Does this mean that MSUCOM probably won't send out any more interview invitations?

 

[SpartanWolverine]

Does this mean that MSUCOM probably won't send out any more interview invitations?

Can't say for sure... but I would guess that they're about done sending out invites and, after these interview days, will focus on pulling from the waitlist as seats become available.

 

[wednesday0012]

Gave up my acceptance! Hopefully one of you wait listers get some good news after the holidays. Best of luck everyone!!!! MSU is a great school, if the tuition and distance from home didn't hold me back it would be my absolute 1st Choice.

 

[genessis42]

I heard that last year, MSU was taking people off of the waitlist up until June before classes began. Isn't most waitlist movement after April 30th, because that's when people have to commit to just 1 acceptance?

I'm just gonna periodically give update letters with some solid transcripts.

 

[cafeverona]

If we don't receive an update today, I guess they'll send out the Dec update in January

I heard that last year, MSU was taking people off of the waitlist up until June before classes began. Isn't most waitlist movement after April 30th, because that's when people have to commit to just 1 acceptance?

I'm just gonna periodically give update letters with some solid transcripts.

Also, I thought the WL letter said that if you hadn't received an acceptance by April 1st, you should try for reapplication? But I also heard a ton of people got in right before classes started, so this was worrisome.

 

[Check_Mate]

If we don't receive an update today, I guess they'll send out the Dec update in January


Also, I thought the WL letter said that if you hadn't received an acceptance by April 1st, you should try for reapplication? But I also heard a ton of people got in right before classes started, so this was worrisome.

It's really going to be hard to tell this year. Last year there were no interviews so everything was moving much slower. This year with interviews, which apparently they are almost done completing, the WL will find out a lot earlier then April which is my guess. And then there will be a few that find out in April and May and maybe some till the week before orientation. So with the new process I don't think anyone has the right answer except maybe SpartanWolverine because they are currently at the school and they are really informed about the new process. SpartanWolverine - Thanks for keeping us all updated lol helps out a lot 🙂

 

[beestrng]

How hard is it to be placed at the DMC and Macomb campuses vs the EL campus?

 

[lahaiesi]

How hard is it to be placed at the DMC and Macomb campuses vs the EL campus?

Dmc is much more competitive as its only about 50 seats and highly requested. I believe it's already full this year. Macomb is only 50 as well but seems to be the last to fill. East Lansing is easier to fill as it is the rest of the class of ~200.


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[taltos1336]

Anyone heard back from the Dec 11th interview group? Just curious.

 

[ste_0]

Anyone heard back from the Dec 11th interview group? Just curious.

I was in the same group as you and I haven't heard back yet. I remember hearing them say to give them a month + 1 week (for the holiday break) to get a notification.

 

[cafeverona]

Has anyone from Tier 1 gotten of the WL yet? Maybe they won't be moving people until after the last interview results are revealed. 🙁

 

[FBurnaby]

@cafeverona I will post if I hear anything from the WL!

 

[cafeverona]

@cafeverona I will post if I hear anything from the WL!

Thank you!!!

 

[madridista]

I was in the same group as you and I haven't heard back yet. I remember hearing them say to give them a month + 1 week (for the holiday break) to get a notification.

I was in the same group too, pm session. Hopefully from next week they start calling us. GL to everyone ...

 

[bigjowls]

Whats up friends! For those of you who are also accepted do you think you will be looking for a roommate freshman year? Most medschool students I know didn't have a roomate their first year because they didnt know anybody.

 

[lahaiesi]

Whats up friends! For those of you who are also accepted do you think you will be looking for a roommate freshman year? Most medschool students I know didn't have a roomate their first year because they didnt know anybody.

In the Facebook group, there is a whole document for students to share housing options and people looking for roommates!


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[Laito]

Just received II!! I couldn't believe what I saw! I thought it was another mass email that surprised me! Does anyone know if class is full or not? (Am I interviewing for a waitlist spot)

 

[WolverineNation]

Just received II!! I couldn't believe what I saw! I thought it was another mass email that surprised me! Does anyone know if class is full or not? (Am I interviewing for a waitlist spot)

Wow, congrats! When were you complete and your stats if you don't mind?

 

[wednesday0012]

Just received II!! I couldn't believe what I saw! I thought it was another mass email that surprised me! Does anyone know if class is full or not? (Am I interviewing for a waitlist spot)

They've been wait listing people since the beginning of the cycle, so there's no way to tell if the class is full and you're interviewing for a wait list. Since the timing of the interview has nothing to do with it. Even if it's filled this is one of the few schools I'd say to go for it even if you get wait listed since the wait list moves up pretty fast. Almost all tier 1 wait listers end up getting in.

 

[Laito]

They've been wait listing people since the beginning of the cycle, so there's no way to tell if the class is full and you're interviewing for a wait list. Since the timing of the interview has nothing to do with it. Even if it's filled this is one of the few schools I'd say to go for it even if you get wait listed since the wait list moves up pretty fast. Almost all tier 1 wait listers end up getting in.

Do they tell you if you are tier 1? How do they determine the tiers? Is it GPA/MCAT based?

 

[Laito]

Wow, congrats! When were you complete and your stats if you don't mind?

Hey,

I submitted my app back in August. My stat is below average with 3.2/3.4/26 (8/10/8). I'm surprised they even considered me for an interview. Maybe they liked my military and research experience? Anyways, I'm thankful for the opportunity and am crossing my fingers!

 

[wednesday0012]

Do they tell you if you are tier 1? How do they determine the tiers? Is it GPA/MCAT based?

They tell you which tier you're on and how good your chances are of getting in. Which is really nice on their part. Teir 1 has a I think a 90% chance tier 2 was like 50:50 and tier 3 they tell you to apply again next year after meeting with a msucom advisor. So they really try to help you out no matter what ends up happening after the interview. If you enjoy the school I think you should go for it, the interview itself is a fun experience.

I'm not really sure what the tiers are based on. Pretty sure it's based on your interview performance and the overall application.

 

[FBurnaby]

They tell you which tier you're on and how good your chances are of getting in. Which is really nice on their part. Teir 1 has a I think a 90% chance tier 2 was like 50:50 and tier 3 they tell you to apply again next year after meeting with a msucom advisor. So they really try to help you out no matter what ends up happening after the interview. If you enjoy the school I think you should go for it, the interview itself is a fun experience.

I'm not really sure what the tiers are based on. Pretty sure it's based on your interview performance and the overall application.

Do you remember where 90% chance tier 1 came from?

 

[wednesday0012]

Do you remember where 90% chance tier 1 came from?

We asked during the presentation what each tier means, and Katherine told us each tier percentiles. I could be off at the percentage, but if you're tier one she said you have extremely good chance of getting in. In the wait list email the send they also tell you what your chances are, maybe someone who was wait listed could elaborate more based on what their email said.

 

[Ty223]

Just received II!! I couldn't believe what I saw! I thought it was another mass email that surprised me! Does anyone know if class is full or not? (Am I interviewing for a waitlist spot)

What interview dates were available for you to choose from?

 

[kingston77]

any recent update email from Jan or Dec that someone can copy & paste? Apparently those on the waitlist do not receive the monthly updates in regards to number of acceptance, number of deposits....

 

[stodda57]

any recent update email from Jan or Dec that someone can copy & paste? Apparently those on the waitlist do not receive the monthly updates in regards to number of acceptance, number of deposits....

I dont think they have sent out an update since November.