Midwestern CCP, IL c/o 2015

[monkieez]

I submitted last Weds to both Midwesterns. Heard from Chicago on Thursday and Arizona on Friday. When i signed up Chicago only had one date left (Nov 17) and Arizona had a bunch. It's possible that the date has filled up by now, but who knows.

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[JaySid]

Ok, So I submitted my supplemental for both Midwesterns (Chicago and Glendale) at the same time. But, I got the interview invitation for Glendale pretty quickly, and Chicago haven't made any contact with me yet. Anyone here is in the same situation ?

Hey pandy, I'm in the same boat. I haven't heard yet from Chicago

 

[pandy]

Hey pandy, I'm in the same boat. I haven't heard yet from Chicago

hey JaySid, anything new yet ?
I still haven't got anything new from MWU-chicago yet.
same thing goes for the both LECOMs. I got the interview at LECOM-bradenton, but LECOM-erie has not emailed about my status yet.
Haizzz

 

[ChicagoPharm]

I haven't heard anything back from CCP either and they received everything from me about 2 weeks ago. I'm getting very anxious.

To those of you who have heard back from Midwestern CCP, did they edit your PharmCAS supplemental application materials? Mine is still empty. I'm guessing that means that they haven't reviewed it yet?

 

[monkieez]

I haven't heard anything back from CCP either and they received everything from me about 2 weeks ago. I'm getting very anxious.

To those of you who have heard back from Midwestern CCP, did they edit your PharmCAS supplemental application materials? Mine is still empty. I'm guessing that means that they haven't reviewed it yet?

they didn't use the pharmCAS supplemental section. They do everything through the online.midwestern.edu portal

 

[snake3]

For the people who interviewed on Sept 29, have you guys heard anything from the school?

I'm getting really nervous.

Thanks for your replies!

 

[ThetaRx]

For the people who interviewed on Sept 29, have you guys heard anything from the school?

I'm getting really nervous.

Thanks for your replies!

i havent heard anything yet. I wonder what's taking so long... AZ ppl heard back in less than 2 weeks!

 

[jack rabbit]

Hi guys..I've a question for those who have already got an invite for interview. How long after submitting the supplemental app did you guys get the invite?

I'm about to submit my supp and wondering the same. Does anyone have an answer?

 

[lauradiddle]

I'm about to submit my supp and wondering the same. Does anyone have an answer?

I submitted my app this weekend and haven't heard anything yet (aside from the "thanks your app is complete" email).

From what I've seen in the other Midwestern thread, it looked like people got their interview invites pretty quickly since they do rolling admissions. I think the longer you wait to submit though, the longer it'll take to hear from them as they are going to have to go through more and more applications before they get to yours.

 

[daniellegene]

i havent heard anything yet. I wonder what's taking so long... AZ ppl heard back in less than 2 weeks!

Any one knows when the admissions committee meets for the 9/29th interview? Its has been a long wait!

 

[docss26]

Hey everyone, Im currently a PS1 at CCP. If anyone has questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I'm gonna start following this thread so I will try to update as frequently as possible.

 

[wendy912]

Hey everyone, Im currently a PS1 at CCP. If anyone has questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I'm gonna start following this thread so I will try to update as frequently as possible.

How did you prepare for the interview besides answering the questions posted in the interview feedback? How do you like you first year so far? Can you tell us some things about the students and professors there? I'll have my interview on 11/17 so I just wanna have some more info about the school. I've read so far about midwestern residency program.

Thank you so much for helping us out. I hope you will post often

 

[docss26]

How did you prepare for the interview besides answering the questions posted in the interview feedback? How do you like you first year so far? Can you tell us some things about the students and professors there? I'll have my interview on 11/17 so I just wanna have some more info about the school. I've read so far about midwestern residency program.

Thank you so much for helping us out. I hope you will post often

I made an excellent choice coming to this school. I'm loving my experience thus far. The work load is extremely manageable and the faculty really want you to succeed. So far all the faculty have come off as very approachable and they are very easy going. About 14 percent of the class go into residency, 56 percent community and the rest are in other fields of pharmacy.

As far as the interview goes, I would try doing a mock interview with a friend based on the questions you found on the feed back section. A lot of them are very close to what you will expect during your interviews, so definitely utilize the interview feedback section. Good luck to you!

 

[wendy912]

I made an excellent choice coming to this school. I'm loving my experience thus far. The work load is extremely manageable and the faculty really want you to succeed. So far all the faculty have come off as very approachable and they are very easy going. About 14 percent of the class go into residency, 56 percent community and the rest are in other fields of pharmacy.

As far as the interview goes, I would try doing a mock interview with a friend based on the questions you found on the feed back section. A lot of them are very close to what you will expect during your interviews, so definitely utilize the interview feedback section. Good luck to you!

thanks a lot docss26

 

[UyenRita]

docss26,

Thanks for your time going here and answering questions for us. I really appreciate that! I love this school too and really want to go here. I'm so glad to see your saying that you have like it so far.

Here is my questions for you,
- Do you think applying early will make a big difference? For example, with low GPA, ave. PCAT, if you apply early will you have a chance to get in?
- Is "Microbiology" required before matriculation?
- The interview is 'closed file' so that your interviewer know nothing about you?
- Is there a writing section during the interview? what is it about? And how much does it weight towards the admission?

Sorry if I have too many questions at the same time. I hope you can help me with all that. Thank you very much!

 

[123Cookie123]

hey - can someone post the supplemental questions please?
There was a delay in submitting my PharmCas and it was just submitted...I don;t want to waste anytime waiting to get the supplemental
Thanks!

 

[ASUGRL10]

hey - can someone post the supplemental questions please?
There was a delay in submitting my PharmCas and it was just submitted...I don;t want to waste anytime waiting to get the supplemental
Thanks!

1. Other than formal coursework, how have your experiences (e.g., extra-curricular activities, volunteer experiences, work, pharmacy technician certification programs, etc.) prepared you for pharmacy school? If you are reapplying to pharmacy school, what steps have you taken to strengthen your application? (1500 characters)

2. In your own opinion, describe the concept of professionalism. (1500 characters)

 

[docss26]

docss26,

Thanks for your time going here and answering questions for us. I really appreciate that! I love this school too and really want to go here. I'm so glad to see your saying that you have like it so far.

Here is my questions for you,
- Do you think applying early will make a big difference? For example, with low GPA, ave. PCAT, if you apply early will you have a chance to get in?

They work on rolling admissions, so yes applying early will help your chances.

- Is "Microbiology" required before matriculation?

Microbiology is not required. Refer to PharmCAS for required courses.

- The interview is 'closed file' so that your interviewer know nothing about you?

The interview is closed file. The interviewers have a series of questions they will ask the interviewers. During my interview they let us volunteer to answer. If you answer first you lower the chances that someone else has the same answer as you. This happened to someone and they were stumped because they had practiced questions and if someone answers the same as you it looks kind of silly.

- Is there a writing section during the interview? what is it about? And how much does it weight towards the admission?

There is a writing portion of the interview. I can't go into detail on what they asked, but know it is a question assessing your ethical views on a topic.

Sorry if I have too many questions at the same time. I hope you can help me with all that. Thank you very much!

 

[deleted329060]

Essay question for me last year was the following:

You get a prescription from a patient and after contrasting with the patient's medical history, you realize there's a serious drug interaction. You call the doctor but the doctor tells you to dispense as written. What do you do?

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There's no right or wrong answer as far as I know. you simply have to apply logical reasoning for your stance

 

[UyenRita]

Thank you both, docss and nexus,

How much does the writing weight in the chance of getting in? just about, how many percent you think? My writing is really bad that I'm afraid I could not make it as good as they expect...

 

[pinksparkly]

Hey everyone, I'm currently a PS1 at CCP. If anyone has questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I'm gonna start following this thread so I will try to update as frequently as possible.

From the website, it appears that your class has around 200 people? What is that like? Does it feel huge? Do you actually get to know people, or is it impersonal?

I am still deciding whether or not to complete the supplemental - the supp seems like a PITA (I haven't had a resume in years, so I would have to start from scratch to send a copy) and the group interview looks really intimidating (and I don't get the point - how do they get to know you in a group?).

I think that I want confirmation that you aren't just a number at this school.

 

[deleted329060]

Thank you both, docss and nexus,

How much does the writing weight in the chance of getting in? just about, how many percent you think? My writing is really bad that I'm afraid I could not make it as good as they expect...

I feel the least important part is probably the interview. As I stated in last year's thread, it's a group interview. They cannot adequately gauge how you are in a 30-minute interview with 5 other people. Everyone takes turn to answer, so only 4-5 questions are asked in the time allotted. I say the essay is more important because it's something they can actually refer to when they review applications.

In my opinion, this would be the breakdown:
grades 45%
pcat 30%
interview 10%
on-site essay 15%
(yes, what i'm saying is that if you have good grades and a good PCAT, you're pretty much in. I'm no adcom but you asked and I answered with my opinion)
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sidenote: They serve food at the end of the interview which is awwweeeesssome. It's covered completely, so you can get as much as you want

The campus is really nice. I wish my school had as much greenery as Midwestern. I took some pics because it felt like a "real" college campus, like ones you see on the brochure ads; maybe I should upload them?

 

[docss26]

From the website, it appears that your class has around 200 people? What is that like? Does it feel huge? Do you actually get to know people, or is it impersonal?

I am still deciding whether or not to complete the supplemental - the supp seems like a PITA (I haven't had a resume in years, so I would have to start from scratch to send a copy) and the group interview looks really intimidating (and I don't get the point - how do they get to know you in a group?).

I think that I want confirmation that you aren't just a number at this school.

The classes are big, but the experience is what you make of it. If you want to get to know people you will, if not then you won't. Im pledging for a pharmacy fraternity so I am getting to know a lot of upperclassmen and other students in my class. It's also a lot easier to meet people when you live on campus. The size of the classroom have no impact on student to teacher interaction. The teachers are extremely accessible and are always willing to help you whenever you need it.

Also once you are in, you are divided into a group of 10 or so people and that will be your group for the duration of pharmacy school. Each group is given a faculty advisor and mentor. You will end up getting very close with this group. Like I said, your experience in pharmacy school is what you make of it. So don't worry about the class sizes, especially at this school.

 

[onychophagia]

Hey everyone, Im currently a PS1 at CCP. If anyone has questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I'm gonna start following this thread so I will try to update as frequently as possible.

LOL, I'm totally procrastinating for Health Care Systems so I went on here to see if they've done the acceptances yet for the first interview dates -- & here you are too!

Anyway, acceptances should be coming out this week! I got accepted this very week last year... watch your portals or for a phone call. GL guys

 

[mschmid3]

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[UyenRita]

Thank you all for your responses to my questions.

How come this school require so many credits for GE electives (8 sem credits) and Social/Behavior Electives (6 sem credits)??

For "GE electives", I have Philosophy, Music (= 6 credits).
For Social/Behavior Electives, I have Psch & Sociology (= 7 credits).

Do i have enough here or I need 1 more GE class (since they ask for 8 credits)??

Thank you in advance!

 

[UyenRita]

Just checked my portal and I have the accepted student checklist. But no phone call or anything. so hopefully that means I'm in. Cause that would be sweet and would lift a huge stress from my shoulders. I interviewed on Sept 29th also for some reference. Others check your status, good luck.

I think they will send you another one to confirm officially. But that sounds good anyway. Congrats!!

 

[onychophagia]

How come this school require so many credits for GE electives (8 sem credits) and Social/Behavior Electives (6 sem credits)??

Because the pharmacy practice involves patient interaction/empathy/psychology of the patient & isn't all about science & drugs. As a pharmacist you will be talking to people on their level, no medical jargon allowed. Most pharmacy schools have similar requirements because of this, so I'm not sure why you're so surprised.

 

[monkieez]

The classes are big, but the experience is what you make of it. If you want to get to know people you will, if not then you won't. Im pledging for a pharmacy fraternity so I am getting to know a lot of upperclassmen and other students in my class. It's also a lot easier to meet people when you live on campus. The size of the classroom have no impact on student to teacher interaction. The teachers are extremely accessible and are always willing to help you whenever you need it.

Also once you are in, you are divided into a group of 10 or so people and that will be your group for the duration of pharmacy school. Each group is given a faculty advisor and mentor. You will end up getting very close with this group. Like I said, your experience in pharmacy school is what you make of it. So don't worry about the class sizes, especially at this school.

I wanted to know more about dorm life. I looked at the floor plans and it seems like there are a lot of private rooms. Are they pretty easy to get/affordable? Roughly what percentage of people live on campus and does it make the school more close-knit (as I would imagine)? Do people eat at a cafeteria or is it okay to have small appliances (like a rice cooker) for cooking?

thanks!

 

[RNM7]

Has anyone received an invite lately? I submitted everything several weeks ago but have yet to hear anything back.

 

[daniellegene]

Just checked my portal and I have the accepted student checklist. But no phone call or anything. so hopefully that means I'm in. Cause that would be sweet and would lift a huge stress from my shoulders. I interviewed on Sept 29th also for some reference. Others check your status, good luck.

Congratulations. That probably means you got accepted. I also interviewed on 9/29 but my portal doesn't show the accepted student checklist. I am wondering if that means I am rejected or wait listed?
Did other students find out through the portal they were admitted. I am getting really stressed out.

 

[lauradiddle]

Has anyone received an invite lately? I submitted everything several weeks ago but have yet to hear anything back.

I'm in the same situation. I heard back from the AZ school pretty quickly, but still have yet to hear back from here. It's possible that we might have just missed this round of interviews and will have to wait for the next round.

 

[ThetaRx]

I interviewed on 9.29 and got accepted as well!! Good luck to everyone!! I can't believe it really took them 4 weeks to get back to us!

 

[monkieez]

I'm in the same situation. I heard back from the AZ school pretty quickly, but still have yet to hear back from here. It's possible that we might have just missed this round of interviews and will have to wait for the next round.

That is very likely. when I was invited to interview by Chicago on Oct 7, there was only one date left to choose whereas i was invited the next day to AZ, and they had about 6 dates to choose from. I guess it depends on if they want to open up dates for december or if they just wait until spring. good luck

 

[docss26]

I wanted to know more about dorm life. I looked at the floor plans and it seems like there are a lot of private rooms. Are they pretty easy to get/affordable? Roughly what percentage of people live on campus and does it make the school more close-knit (as I would imagine)? Do people eat at a cafeteria or is it okay to have small appliances (like a rice cooker) for cooking?

thanks!

I currently live in the dorms and I like it a lot! The rooms I stay is in connected in a jack and jill fashion where I share a bathroom with one other person. It's very spacious and accommodating. If you submit your housing contract early it will be very easy to get. I'm not so sure on the percentage of people that live on campus, but I know quite a few people that live off campus in apartment etc. The reason I chose to live in a dorm was to get acclimated to pharmacy school life, meet people, and find potential roommates for next year. Some people choose to eat in the cafeteria, it kind of depends on the meal plan you have. Each floor has their own mini kitchen, but the basement floor has a full kitchen with everything you need to make a Thanks Giving dinner lol. You could for sure bring a small rice cooker. Hahah Hope this helps. Good luck.

 

[mschmid3]

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[SVB99]

I just checked the portal and am seeing the checklist and matriculation agreement. I guess that means I'm in. Congrats to those accepted and stay positive to those who are still waiting.

Sam

 

[aallshouse]

Has anyone received an invite lately? I submitted everything several weeks ago but have yet to hear anything back.

Hey, I just wanted to let you know that I sent in my supplemental application 10/12/10 and I received an interview invite on 10/21/10 for Nov 17th.

 

[snake3]

My portal doesn't show the accepted student checklist either

Hope is not bad news.

Congratulations. That probably means you got accepted. I also interviewed on 9/29 but my portal doesn't show the accepted student checklist. I am wondering if that means I am rejected or wait listed?
Did other students find out through the portal they were admitted. I am getting really stressed out.

 

[daisy937]

for anyone wondering, they sent me an email that said:

Good morning!

The Chicago College of Pharmacy Admissions Committee has met. Please feel free to contact me regarding your admissions decision or you may view your MWU account for more information.


when i checked my portal i see the accepted student checklist. however, i just think it's weird that they wouldn't call or write in the email that you are accepted. i'm declining my seat so good luck to everyone else that's waiting!

 

[lizp]

is anyone interviewing on Dec. 1st? I just got the invite today

 

[schoolpharm]

is anyone interviewing on Dec. 1st? I just got the invite today

When did you send in your supplemental application? I've sent mine October 14th, and still haven't heard anything. I'm going crazy checking my email a million times a day just hoping for an interview!

 

[lizp]

I sent my supplemental in on October 12th. Don't lose hope, they are probably still sending out invites

 

[schoolpharm]

Yes! I'm so excited, I finally received an interview!

 

[RNM7]

Congrats! I just received my invite too.

The only date I could make would be next Wed. which is almost pushing it with presentations and tests but I don't want to push to the next set of interview dates either since it is rolling......I'm not sure what to do!

 

[docss26]

Congrats! I just received my invite too.

The only date I could make would be next Wed. which is almost pushing it with presentations and tests but I don't want to push to the next set of interview dates either since it is rolling......I'm not sure what to do!

Ah! We'll be having our Biochemistry final that day. Good luck on your interview!

PS make sure to load up on the lunch. It's comped. lol

 

[adelesmile]

Hi!

To anyone who has already had their interview..I'm wondering what the time schedule of the interview looked like? The website only says 'Morning' and I'm looking at scheduling a flight home that same day. Any feedback would be helpful! Thanks all! : )

 

[schoolpharm]

I have the interview on Nov 17th, and once you agree to a date they send you an email saying you need to be at the campus by 8:45 AM and that we will finish by approximately 1:00PM. So I think you'll be able to catch a flight the same day.

 

[ASUGRL10]

is anyone interviewing on Dec. 1st? I just got the invite today

I received an interview invite yesterday and will be interviewing on the 1st as well! Oh and I'm Liz, too See you in a few weeks!

 

[docss26]

Good luck to all you people interviewing. Hopefully its not too cold for all you warm weather folk. =)