Midwestern University - Arizona c/o 2024

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It took me three application cycles to get accepted to a veterinary school. The first two times I got placed on midwesterns interview waitlist and then ultimately rejected. The third time I was placed on the interview waitlist around mid September, offered an interview at the beginning of October, and then was Accepted around thanksgiving. Don’t lose hope if you’re interview waitlisted
 
Does anyone know if a wave of interview invites went out today?
 
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This might be my paranoia talking, but I'm just getting a tad bit nervous. I have yet to hear from them and people are already getting accepted and even interviewed waitlisted. Would no news mean that I most likely got rejected? When do they usually let you know if they aren’t going to consider you?
 
asch97 said:
This might be my paranoia talking, but I'm just getting a tad bit nervous. I have yet to hear from them and people are already getting accepted and even interviewed waitlisted. Would no news mean that I most likely got rejected? When do they usually let you know if they aren’t going to consider you?
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I also have not heard anything 🙁
 
So for the people that interviewed, was there a guest allowed to tour the facilities and attend the lunch?
 
asch97 said:
This might be my paranoia talking, but I'm just getting a tad bit nervous. I have yet to hear from them and people are already getting accepted and even interviewed waitlisted. Would no news mean that I most likely got rejected? When do they usually let you know if they aren’t going to consider you?
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There is no set timeline you’ll hear from them. There are people I know who applied and got rejected (within like the past week or so). So not hearing anything back doesn’t mean it’s a good or bad thing. They’re very busy with interviews, acceptances, etc. that this process takes a while.
Applications are a lot of rushing to gather your stuff and submit them followed by a long waiting game. Just be patient (easier said than done, I remember) and have faith in the process
 
FrostySparrow said:
There is no set timeline you’ll hear from them. There are people I know who applied and got rejected (within like the past week or so). So not hearing anything back doesn’t mean it’s a good or bad thing. They’re very busy with interviews, acceptances, etc. that this process takes a while.
Applications are a lot of rushing to gather your stuff and submit them followed by a long waiting game. Just be patient (easier said than done, I remember) and have faith in the process
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People got rejected already?
 
asch97 said:
This might be my paranoia talking, but I'm just getting a tad bit nervous. I have yet to hear from them and people are already getting accepted and even interviewed waitlisted. Would no news mean that I most likely got rejected? When do they usually let you know if they aren’t going to consider you?
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Don't get worried they have different waves of offering interviews even into December (not sure when those stop). So even if you haven't heard back it doesn't mean you won't get one.
 
WonderingStudent said:
Anyone have tips for the Midwestern interview? I scheduled my interview today.
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I interviewed in september and was accepted just a few weeks later. It was a super relaxed interview, in my opinion. I'd mostly say be ready for a long day (your actual interview is only 30 minutes, but you tour two campuses... eat lunch there, and spent a decent amount of time sitting around waiting.) Dress professionally (wear comfy shoes!), but don't be afraid to show your personality a bit. Have some sort of answers planned out for the expected questions (tell me about yourself, why do you want to be a vet, why midwestern?) And definitely relax and be yourself, everyone is really kind and welcoming and truly give off the vibe that they're looking to get to know you as a whole person, not an applicant on a piece of paper.
 
DogtorAl said:
I interviewed in september and was accepted just a few weeks later. It was a super relaxed interview, in my opinion. I'd mostly say be ready for a long day (your actual interview is only 30 minutes, but you tour two campuses... eat lunch there, and spent a decent amount of time sitting around waiting.) Dress professionally (wear comfy shoes!), but don't be afraid to show your personality a bit. Have some sort of answers planned out for the expected questions (tell me about yourself, why do you want to be a vet, why midwestern?) And definitely relax and be yourself, everyone is really kind and welcoming and truly give off the vibe that they're looking to get to know you as a whole person, not an applicant on a piece of paper.
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Do they ask any questions from your application?
 
I submitted my application on 9/12, received a confirmation email about my application being complete from Midwestern on 9/18, and never heard back from them since then. Today, I logged into the portal and found no new messages *sigh*. However, when I clicked "Interview Scheduling" under the Admissions tab, it said I had been invited for an interview and made me select one of 6 interview dates. 😵 I'm wondering if 1) Gmail just decided to mark my Midwestern interview invite email as spam, 2) there is a delay between when they select candidates and the emails get sent out, or 3) there is a system glitch and I just invited myself for an interview 😀.

Posting here so others who haven't heard from them can also check!

Also, for those who have interviewed already:
- Any recs on where I should stay?
- Should I rent a car?
 
Anyone from Tennessee apply and get an interview? I just got an invite this AM! I'm trying to figure out how to get there without missing several days of school 🙁 I honestly thought I wouldn't hear back so quickly. I already had an interview at my IS school but I want to increase my chances as much as possible. Just trying to decide if it's worth it 🙁
 
itseunsss said:
I submitted my application on 9/12, received a confirmation email about my application being complete from Midwestern on 9/18, and never heard back from them since then. Today, I logged into the portal and found no new messages *sigh*. However, when I clicked "Interview Scheduling" under the Admissions tab, it said I had been invited for an interview and made me select one of 6 interview dates. 😵 I'm wondering if 1) Gmail just decided to mark my Midwestern interview invite email as spam, 2) there is a delay between when they select candidates and the emails get sent out, or 3) there is a system glitch and I just invited myself for an interview 😀.

Posting here so others who haven't heard from them can also check!

Also, for those who have interviewed already:
- Any recs on where I should stay?
- Should I rent a car?
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If your only staying for the day of the interview, i would probably not rent a car. The interview day lasts pretty much all day so you wont have much time to explore, etc. Your interview is only 20-30 minutes but you have like tours and presentations as well. If your staying more than 1 day, then i would recommend a car so you can explore on your own. There are a few hotels around the area who offer discounts and have shuttles so youll have to do a little research. Here is the list of hotels that they sent me last year when i scheduled a interview.
 

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itseunsss said:
I submitted my application on 9/12, received a confirmation email about my application being complete from Midwestern on 9/18, and never heard back from them since then. Today, I logged into the portal and found no new messages *sigh*. However, when I clicked "Interview Scheduling" under the Admissions tab, it said I had been invited for an interview and made me select one of 6 interview dates. 😵 I'm wondering if 1) Gmail just decided to mark my Midwestern interview invite email as spam, 2) there is a delay between when they select candidates and the emails get sent out, or 3) there is a system glitch and I just invited myself for an interview 😀.

Posting here so others who haven't heard from them can also check!

Also, for those who have interviewed already:
- Any recs on where I should stay?
- Should I rent a car?
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Not a glitch! Same thing happened to me in August, (I applied in July) I interviewed in September, and found out I got in in October
 
AuntieD said:
If your only staying for the day of the interview, i would probably not rent a car. The interview day lasts pretty much all day so you wont have much time to explore, etc. Your interview is only 20-30 minutes but you have like tours and presentations as well. If your staying more than 1 day, then i would recommend a car so you can explore on your own. There are a few hotels around the area who offer discounts and have shuttles so youll have to do a little research. Here is the list of hotels that they sent me last year when i scheduled a interview.
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Thank you so much!
 
At what point in time is no response not bad news? I know they are still doing interviews and accepting people, but are they also sending out rejects too or do they do that all at once? I just thought since they doing rolling admissions, I would have heard from them already.
 
asch97 said:
At what point in time is no response not bad news? I know they are still doing interviews and accepting people, but are they also sending out rejects too or do they do that all at once? I just thought since they doing rolling admissions, I would have heard from them already.
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It's clearly not a rolling process because I sent in my application around 8/26 and was verified around 9/3or4 and people who applied way after then are getting interviews and acceptances. My friend is a second year at Midwestern and said that some of her friends didn't hear until december and still got in. It still is upsetting tho because their process seems to make no sense. I would also like to know if anyone just got a straight rejection email?
 
amsweeney said:
It's clearly not a rolling process because I sent in my application around 8/26 and was verified around 9/3or4 and people who applied way after then are getting interviews and acceptances. My friend is a second year at Midwestern and said that some of her friends didn't hear until december and still got in. It still is upsetting tho because their process seems to make no sense. I would also like to know if anyone just got a straight rejection email?
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I agree that it’s a very strange process. That’s why I’m concerned. I sent mine in also mid to late August and haven’t heard anything. That’s why I am kind of unsure what that means and where I stand.
 
amsweeney said:
It's clearly not a rolling process because I sent in my application around 8/26 and was verified around 9/3or4 and people who applied way after then are getting interviews and acceptances. My friend is a second year at Midwestern and said that some of her friends didn't hear until december and still got in. It still is upsetting tho because their process seems to make no sense. I would also like to know if anyone just got a straight rejection email?
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Elkhart said:
Things might have changed since applications were about five years ago for me, but I don't seem to recall anyone at least on SDN back then getting straight up rejected by Midwestern unless there obvious defects in their application (eg. missing pre-reqs, didn't meet the minimum GPA). If you're qualified and don't receive an interview invite upfront, I think that you ultimately eventually just get placed on the interview waitlist where you may or may not be pulled off depending on how many vacancies are left in the class after admissions has exhausted the admitted students and the post-interview waitlist.

I could be wrong, though. I'll tag @FrostySparrow so she can hopefully confirm either way!
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I’m a bit unsure what the question is here, so please let me know if I don’t hit the point.
People can interview anytime from now until like late March-ish and be offered a seat. So people who interviewed later can still get accepted. They don’t accept everyone from every group. I have had a friend this year get a rejection email already like 2 weeks after verification.
The idea behind rolling admissions is that it offers a large application window for students — sometimes six months or longer — and that colleges respond to applicants as the applications come in instead of waiting until after a particular deadline (although sometimes rolling admissions periods do have deadlines). I can’t speak for what happens behind the scenes, but we are still technically rolling admissions, I just told myself (during applications) that they’re under a lot of stress with applicants, scheduling them, etc. they have a lot to go through and get done. They’re doing it before most other schools. Applications are definitely a rush and then wait game. Don’t stress, try to relax, and don’t take it out on the school. I can promise you they’re busy, not just randomly picking people as they please, we’ve seen a lot of interviewees coming through the hospital these past few weeks.
 
itseunsss said:
I submitted my application on 9/12, received a confirmation email about my application being complete from Midwestern on 9/18, and never heard back from them since then. Today, I logged into the portal and found no new messages *sigh*. However, when I clicked "Interview Scheduling" under the Admissions tab, it said I had been invited for an interview and made me select one of 6 interview dates. 😵 I'm wondering if 1) Gmail just decided to mark my Midwestern interview invite email as spam, 2) there is a delay between when they select candidates and the emails get sent out, or 3) there is a system glitch and I just invited myself for an interview 😀.

Posting here so others who haven't heard from them can also check!

Also, for those who have interviewed already:
- Any recs on where I should stay?
- Should I rent a car?
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I stayed at Drury and it was a fantastic hotel. Free breakfast AND dinner AND 3 drinks per night lol if you're into that. It was very clean and nice and they shuttle to and from Midwestern for you 🙂
 
Anyone know when the October interviewees should hear back? I know a couple already found out but just curious if anyone had an idea for the rest of us
 
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