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Hey everyone! I figured we should start a new thread for Midwestern.

So today I got pulled for an interview for October 31st! :soexcited:

I received an email from the admissions office and was given instructions to schedule via the online portal. For those who have interviewed with them, do you have any advice?
 
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FutureKidOT said:
Hey everyone! I figured we should start a new thread for Midwestern.

So today I got pulled for an interview for October 31st! :soexcited:

I received an email from the admissions office and was given instructions to schedule via the online portal. For those who have interviewed with them, do you have any advice?
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Congrats! I applied there a couple weeks ago and I hope I get an interview 🙂
 
BeOT said:
Congrats! I applied there a couple weeks ago and I hope I get an interview 🙂
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Thank you! I applied super early, so I bet you will hear soon! Good luck 🙂
 
For those who have not heard back yet, I got a little more information last night at an open house about interviews...

Basically, they will be having three interviews a month (the first ones are at the end of October and beginning of November) and will have ten prospective students at each interview. I'm not sure if they have filled all the spots for this round, but I know they will be pulling more people for the end of November and beginning of December. So if you have not heard back, it's not a bad thing!
 
FutureKidOT said:
For those who have not heard back yet, I got a little more information last night at an open house about interviews...

Basically, they will be having three interviews a month (the first ones are at the end of October and beginning of November) and will have ten prospective students at each interview. I'm not sure if they have filled all the spots for this round, but I know they will be pulling more people for the end of November and beginning of December. So if you have not heard back, it's not a bad thing!
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That's great that you could go to the Open House. Any other info that you learned about the program/facilities/anything really, lol?
 
BeOT said:
That's great that you could go to the Open House. Any other info that you learned about the program/facilities/anything really, lol?
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They just did a presentation about what is mainly on the website (pre-reqs, what the program will entail, etc.) Really no new info. However I did meet some of the faculty members and the program director and they were all AWESOME! They really want students to learn!
 
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Ahhhh hoping that I get called for an interview!
 
Now that the interview day is coming up quick, I'm starting to get a little nervous. I've heard the interview is prettty relaxed for the most part. Anyone have any tips though???
 
FutureKidOT said:
Now that the interview day is coming up quick, I'm starting to get a little nervous. I've heard the interview is prettty relaxed for the most part. Anyone have any tips though???
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How did your interview go?
 
BeOT said:
How did your interview go?
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Hi BeOT! It went okay, thanks! I thought I did great on the 30 minute interview, but I'm a little worried about my performance on the 15 minute one. They asked us some tough questions in that one! Do you have your interview there today?
 
FutureKidOT said:
Hi BeOT! It went okay, thanks! I thought I did great on the 30 minute interview, but I'm a little worried about my performance on the 15 minute one. They asked us some tough questions in that one! Do you have your interview there today?
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Yes it was today. I feel like it went well. Did you hear back from them?
 
BeOT said:
Yes it was today. I feel like it went well. Did you hear back from them?
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No. They said it would be 1-2 weeks till we heard. What did they say to your group about when you'll hear?
 
FutureKidOT said:
No. They said it would be 1-2 weeks till we heard. What did they say to your group about when you'll hear?
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They said the same 1-2 weeks.
 
FutureKidOT said:
Ugh. This is driving me nuts. What did you think of the program?
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I was really impressed! I thought the professors I met were really warm and friendly.
 
BeOT said:
I was really impressed! I thought the professors I met were really warm and friendly.
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Me too! I'm definitely going to accept if I'm offered a spot. I'm glad your interview went well :smuggrin:
 
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I have applied and received an e-mail that my application is complete. I am waiting for further instructions! 🙂
 
I had my interview on Halloween and none of us have heard back yet. I think I am going to lose my mind 😱
 
My application was received 10/20 and I still haven't heard anything!
 
I got accepted! 🙂
 
90sOT said:
My application was received 10/20 and I still haven't heard anything!
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It might take a few weeks to hear anything.
 
I'll DEFINITELY be attending! Can't wait to meet the rest of the class!!!
 
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I will also be attending! Let me know if anyone needs a roommate because I'll be coming from out of state
 
GPA:3.7
Prereq: 3.5
Over 350 hours of observation in multiple settings.
I am also in a research lab. And I currently work as an ABA therapist.
 
ebjr95 said:
GPA:3.7
Prereq: 3.5
Over 350 hours of observation in multiple settings.
I am also in a research lab. And I currently work as an ABA therapist.
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Dang nice gpa
 
I just applied today! How long did it take for them to get back to you on invitations for interviews?
Fingers crossed!
 
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