Midwestern 2024-2025 (c/o 2029 hopefuls)

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Submitted my app on 9/16 and still haven't received any updates, portal is complete and still says awaiting decision. Is this the same for anyone else? I'm super eager for a status update!
 
Submitted my app on 9/16 and still haven't received any updates, portal is complete and still says awaiting decision. Is this the same for anyone else? I'm super eager for a status update!
I also haven't received a status update yet and I submitted 8/13. I'm starting to worry because I am a lower GPA applicant. I wonder if they first send out interview invites to those with higher GPAs? I hope I still have a chance since they are "holistic review"
 
I also haven't received a status update yet and I submitted 8/13. I'm starting to worry because I am a lower GPA applicant. I wonder if they first send out interview invites to those with higher GPAs? I hope I still have a chance since they are "holistic review"
Is yours on interview waitlist or just under review?
 
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Also received an interview invite via email today around noon! I applied 9/5, but my last letter of rec was not received until 9/16 so idk if that affected it as well
 
Do they send all interviews for the day at one time or are interview invites sent periodically throughout the day?
 
Did anyone add additional documents to the application portal? Besides transcripts, are they expecting us to submit a resume?
 
Did anyone add additional documents to the application portal? Besides transcripts, are they expecting us to submit a resume?
No I don't think they expect us to submit a resume. I think the additional documents are if you have any new experiences you'd like to add on, unofficial transcripts (i.e., if you recently finished a class that is a prerequisite or will help boost your GPA), etc.
 
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Ik this is a really dumb question but I chose to do my interview online and on the portal it says it’s at 8am. I’m in EST so that would mean it starts at 11am EST right?
 
Do they send all interviews for the day at one time or are interview invites sent periodically throughout the day?
I got my invite at 5pm PST and someone else says they got theirs early afternoon so I would say there's no set time when they drop invites
 
Ik this is a really dumb question but I chose to do my interview online and on the portal it says it’s at 8am. I’m in EST so that would mean it starts at 11am EST right?
I have the same question because it doesn’t specify time zone. Does anyone know the answer to this or who I can contact to confirm?
 
I have the same question because it doesn’t specify time zone. Does anyone know the answer to this or who I can contact to confirm?
I'm assuming that the time posted corresponds to Arizona's time zone since it says on the site to 'check your time zone,' but it might be good to clarify with someone just in case.
 
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Has anyone else only received in-person interview options? What determines whether they offer virtual, in person, or both?
When I was promoted to select a date on my portal there were both virtual and in-person options. I chose virtual b/c I’m all the way in Florida and flying out to Arizona would be expensive lol