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Didn't see a '09-'10 thread for MSU, so I thought I would start one. This thread is for pre-DO students interested in attending MSU-COM.
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Anyone complete yet ?
Have you guys received the secondary app yet? I was wondering how many essay type questions there are, and if there is a character imit on them?
I hadn't even considered applying to MSU, as I so desperately want to get out of this state. While working on my PS, I've realized a lot about what sort of physician I want to be, and MSU seems to be the best fit. And in-state tuition doesn't hurt, hah.
But it looks like I'm shooting myself in the foot by taking the July 31st MCAT
its ok...MSU is also my number 1 choice and im also taking the july 31st mcat where are u taking it? lol
The testing center on MSU's campus, haha. At least it will be a short walk. I'm a student here.
Edit: I should add that my adviser told me to call MSUCOM and ask if that was too late to be taking it. I called, and whoever answered said it'd be okay. But now I look at the website and get uneasy
Edit 2: Also, not entirely sure why anyone OOS would apply here. Over $60,000 A YEAR?!
yeah i met with the admission counsellor a couple weeks back she said it was okay...but she said as soon as u get the result...fax an unofficial copy to them so they can make a decision on that basis... dont wait for it to be officially sent thru amcas
and yeah...i dunno why anyone wud...its expensive PLUS def one of the harder schools to get into.
Definitely a good idea, was it Terri? She is an excellent advisor and has helped me greatly throughout my application processes.
MSU is my number one choice too, I haven't received the secondary yet but it is definitely a good idea to start organization your volunteer work and counting the hours because you will have to present that information.
I have been looking to apply to MSU-COM, but I am a little confused when I see an allopathic school on the same campus that is a college of "Human Medicine". How/why is this the case @ MSU? The college of Human Medicine (M.D.) seems to hold more osteopathic values than most allopathic schools.... can someone explain? Thanks.
Yup - for 1st year, almost all of our classes are together, in Conrad Hall. (COM does anatomy in the summer, and CHM does it in the fall). Although with new campuses sprouting up everywhere, I don't know how that changes stuff. But, I think COM is older? CHM started in 1964, anyway.
I didn't have time to check when I posted earlier. According to the website, MSUCOM was founded in 1969.
Sent out my two copies of the supplemental application today and $85 processing fee. My committee letter has been mailed to MSU, so now I have to wait on my second evaluation form--should be done by next week.
This was the most boring secondary application (next to Nova's).
How long are you guys describing the duties and responsibilities on the non-academic activities page?
I noticed there examples are just a few words, so I was planning on following that format too.
After the secondary application is received will MSUCOM notify the applicant on their secure application page? I know it says that it will when they have received your evaluation forms. I was just wondering since they should have my application by now and I haven't heard anything. The forms probably won't be there until early next week. Thanks for any input!!!
Did you use this link .https://applstatus.com.msu.edu/.?
The page looks identical to their login for the supplemental material, but an e-mail will be sent ASAP with an updated status of your file...
My status finally shows that my supplemental application has been received, except for the "Osteopathic Interest Evaluation." Is this the short survey we had to fill out with check boxes? I know I filled that out twice and put both copies in the envelope.
My Evaluation forms will be mailed by the end of this week.
Anyone complete yet ?
The same thing happened to me. I had all my stuff there for a few weeks and it showed "Y" next to everything except my evaluations. So I kept checking every couple of days to see if my evaluations had arrived and in doing so, I saw that the "Disciplinary Statement" had changed to "N." So I called them up and they said that they were in the process of switching over to a new system and it had some glitches. So, if you know you sent it, my bet is that they got it and it's just their computer messing up. You might want to call just to make sure, however. To answer your question, yes the "Osteopathic Interest Survey" was the one with the check boxes
I haven't sent in my primary yet, but hope to do so soon, as I am still working on my PS. (Plus I don't get my MCAT back for another two weeks or so).
For any of you who already are working on secondaries:what kind of questions do the evaluators have to answer?
Thanks
Wow! I can't believe you guys are already complete.
anyone applying for/know anyone who is in the extended curriculum program?
what is that?
Instead of medical school being 4 years, they extend the first two years into 3 years, totaling 5 years
http://www.com.msu.edu/ss/extended/overview.html
Hmmm, wasn't aware of that.
I believe August...first acceptances should go out early September
.D..escribe a personal experience or ethical challenge you have faced that has influenced the development of your character.
..Does this experience/challenge have to be recent (ie a college experience..)? I have an experience I want to write about but it's from a while ago.. think it's ok to use??
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.D..escribe a personal experience or ethical challenge you have faced that has influenced the development of your character..
In my PS, I talked about an ethical challenge that influenced me and led me to pursue DO. Is it ok to use this same experience? I am writing a completely new essay going into more detail about it.
I have been looking to apply to MSU-COM, but I am a little confused when I see an allopathic school on the same campus that is a college of "Human Medicine". How/why is this the case @ MSU? The college of Human Medicine (M.D.) seems to hold more osteopathic values than most allopathic schools.... can someone explain? Thanks.
Actually, there are 3 colleges of medicine: CHM, COM, and CVM (vet school). It's the only university in the country with 3 medical schools.
Not trying to start a flame war, but the Vet school, isn't a Med school.
I know that minimum to get a secondary app is 2.7 science... Does anybody know if there is anything I could do to get a secondary if i have a 2.68 ??