Michigan State University (MSUCOM) Discussion Thread 2016-2017

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Anyone else complete around the 12th that hasn't received an II? I'm hoping it comes this week, but I'm getting nervous. Perhaps I'm just overreacting.
 
xemnas83 said:
Anyone else complete around the 12th that hasn't received an II? I'm hoping it comes this week, but I'm getting nervous. Perhaps I'm just overreacting.
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do you mean secondary or II? II = interview invite.
 
BoroPreMed92 said:
Been complete since 6/30... Crickets

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Completed since 7/5, volunteered w/ MSUCOM on 7/13 also...so far nothing.

Does anyone know how they look at graduate GPA's? I have a 3.71 graduate GPA from Wayne (1 semester until completion). However, one school denied me saying my gpa was too low because my overall cGPA is like a 3.1 or 3.2 & my overall sGPA is about a 3.1.
 
N=1, but my good friend applied last cycle with a 3.83 gGPA with a sub 3.0 sGPA and 3.0 cGPA. The grad GPA brought her overall to like 3.0 and 3.1, and she was admitted. I think they see the grad GPA as something that gives them confidence you can handle medical school and will usually move people like that onto the interview stage if everything else is what they're looking for. This is what Ms. Snyder relayed to me a few months ago as well.
 
femmegoblue said:
N=1, but my good friend applied last cycle with a 3.83 gGPA with a sub 3.0 sGPA and 3.0 cGPA. The grad GPA brought her overall to like 3.0 and 3.1, and she was admitted. I think they see the grad GPA as something that gives them confidence you can handle medical school and will usually move people like that onto the interview stage if everything else is what they're looking for. This is what Ms. Snyder relayed to me a few months ago as well.
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Gotcha! Thanks!

You're coming to that final stretch for an interview, best of luck to you all! I feel like a proud parent, watching his kid grow (from the beginning of this thread) hahaha
 
femmegoblue said:
N=1, but my good friend applied last cycle with a 3.83 gGPA with a sub 3.0 sGPA and 3.0 cGPA. The grad GPA brought her overall to like 3.0 and 3.1, and she was admitted. I think they see the grad GPA as something that gives them confidence you can handle medical school and will usually move people like that onto the interview stage if everything else is what they're looking for. This is what Ms. Snyder relayed to me a few months ago as well.
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From the "II '16-'17 Thread" this seems to hold true as well.


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Is there anyone with an II that did not receive the "complete" automated email?(but was complete in the portal obviously)
 
Scrubs101 said:
Is there anyone with an II that did not receive the "complete" automated email?(but was complete in the portal obviously)
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You might want to email them again about that. I received the complete email right after I submitted my secondary.
 
SwordOfTheMorning said:
For those who reapplied, or are reapplying, how did you tackle the secondary? MSU's secondary is ridiculous. It feels like a primary app without course work or PS input. Did you rewrite everything? Thinking of doing that secondary again gives me a headache, honestly.

How much copying from my old secondary would be considered excessive? I'm sure I didn't get in because of my very late application and low mcat, which is why I want to use some of my old prompt answers.
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As a fellow reapplicant, I would like to know this too...any thoughts?
 
What is the evaluation process for determining who gets an interview?
 
cehurst said:
What is the evaluation process for determining who gets an interview?
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Nobody is going to have the answer to that on SDN. The admissions committee at MSUCOM reviews the apps.
 
iluvmedicine2 said:
As a fellow reapplicant, I would like to know this too...any thoughts?
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I got in last year as a reapplicant. I also applied way too late the first time and it killed me (I learned when I talked to admissions).

You definitely should rewrite or modify all of your essays and apps to reflect new experiences and volunteering. Don't be lazy and just copy everything from last time, they will notice (this goes for all schools). Got to put the work in for the reward.
 
So for Reapplicants, did you rewrite everything?

I only tweaked the PS a little, because my reasons for medicine haven't changed a whole lot, and the different aspect this cycle is that I have a year of Grad school grades to add on with more LORs.

For secondaries, I'm redoing those entirely from scratch pretty much.
 
sdominator21 said:
So for Reapplicants, did you rewrite everything?

I only tweaked the PS a little, because my reasons for medicine haven't changed a whole lot, and the different aspect this cycle is that I have a year of Grad school grades to add on with more LORs.

For secondaries, I'm redoing those entirely from scratch pretty much.
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I rewrote everything. My reasons for wanting to do medicine haven't changed but my perspective has and I wanted to use my recent experiences to communicate my desire for medicine. I also think it looks poor to submit the same or even highly similar material in you application. The way I see it is that whatever you submitted the first time didn't work, so why would you expect a different result this time? But that's just me. Does anyone else have thoughts on this?
 
tskiihii said:
No, chose sept 29


9 days ago
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Hmm, it says my application is complete on the status bar, but I never got the "communication status" update saying I was complete. I submitted 7/21 and am a little concerned I haven't heard one way or another.
 
For those flying in and need a ride to campus, my dads company will give you a 20% discount.

If you use us going up, on the way back, we can do a shuttle (as long as there's 3 or more people) and have everyone ride back down together. Also, if you're driving yourself or taking a meter cab/Uber, I-275 (the main highway out of the airport) is closed, there's an annoying detour so your prices and drive time will vary a lot.

I think metro cab charges around $154. We'll do a flat rate for $120 + parking on the way there and on the way back will be $50 a person (minimum of 3 people). I figured, this way, everyone wins!

888-563-8565 Tell them Nabeel already told you the price
 
Got an email today confirming my interview - sounds like it is going to be a full 8 hours. Didn't it used to be just a half day in the past? Does anyone know if the interview format is strictly MMI?
 
benegesserit4 said:
Got an email today confirming my interview - sounds like it is going to be a full 8 hours. Didn't it used to be just a half day in the past? Does anyone know if the interview format is strictly MMI?
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I think it was about 6hrs last year.
 
Has anyone else submitted around 7/21 and not heard anything back yet?
 
LOL I think the first confirmation email was a mistake, because I just got another one stating my 8:45 interview will be done by 12:15 PM. The 1:45 kids are the one done at 4:45pm!
 
drwhite said:
@DrPatriot are the MMI's interviewer based or actor-based?
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femmegoblue said:
I don't think previous applicants can disclose this type of information. I would prepare for both scenarios.
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^this. We all had to sign non-disclosure agreements so I can't give you specifics. Just read through common MMI style questions and you will be prepared
 
DrPatriot said:
^this. We all had to sign non-disclosure agreements so I can't give you specifics. Just read through common MMI style questions and you will be prepared
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Thanks! I had an MMI-interview already, this past Friday, and was just wondering if it would be similar. Hopefully it will be but I'll be prepared either way.
 
DrPatriot said:
I got in last year as a reapplicant. I also applied way too late the first time and it killed me (I learned when I talked to admissions).

You definitely should rewrite or modify all of your essays and apps to reflect new experiences and volunteering. Don't be lazy and just copy everything from last time, they will notice (this goes for all schools). Got to put the work in for the reward.
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Hi @DrPatriot if you dont mind my asking when did you apply the first time? Curious as to what is considered way too late
 
Nabeel06 said:
For those flying in and need a ride to campus, my dads company will give you a 20% discount.

If you use us going up, on the way back, we can do a shuttle (as long as there's 3 or more people) and have everyone ride back down together. Also, if you're driving yourself or taking a meter cab/Uber, I-275 (the main highway out of the airport) is closed, there's an annoying detour so your prices and drive time will vary a lot.

I think metro cab charges around $154. We'll do a flat rate for $120 + parking on the way there and on the way back will be $50 a person (minimum of 3 people). I figured, this way, everyone wins!

888-563-8565 Tell them Nabeel already told you the price
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Which airport? Capital Region International is 22 minutes from campus. I'm surprised it would cost $154.
 
Rumich said:
Hi @DrPatriot if you dont mind my asking when did you apply the first time? Curious as to what is considered way too late
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Oh sorry...the first time I didn't submit until like Oct I think...way too late in my opinion
 
Neurogenesis+Cat said:
Which airport? Capital Region International is 22 minutes from campus. I'm surprised it would cost $154.
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People will typically fly into Detroit since the Lansing one is not exactly a busy location. I'll also mention that the Michigan Flyer is another option for transit to/from the airport. http://www.michiganflyer.com/
 
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