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I receive the supplemental appication today and dealine is Aug 5th, is somebody receive also?
I got my secondary from MSU COM today.
When did you submit and when were your apps released?
I receive the supplemental appication today and dealine is Aug 5th, is somebody receive also?
I got my secondary from MSU COM today.
I sumited on Jun 1st and app released on Jun 23th.When did you submit and when were your apps released?
Are the majority still waiting for this secondary??
I'm thinking of putting MSUCOM on my list. Anyone know if it's possible to get in state tuition by year 2? Or are you stuck paying OOS tuition all four years?
Nobody wants to share the secondary essay prompt? Cmon
When did you submit and when were your apps released?
Couldn't find the answer anywhere. Does anyone know where to send the letters of recommendation? Couldn't find that on the site either.
I don't think anyone has really received the secondary yet.
This was last year's:
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Personal Essay
Background: DOs rely on their skills in empathy, interviewing and active listening to gather the information they need to provide optimal holistic care to their patients. They are trained to use a whole body approach to diagnosis and treatment. Touch is an integral part of osteopathic care, be it a handshake, a steadying hand on the shoulder, the use of palpation during a structural exam or treatment with osteopathic manipulation. DOs empower their patients by providing education, mentoring and motivation. Patients of DOs rarely leave the office without homework assignments. The doctor/patient relationship here is truly a partnership.
Essay Instructions: On a separate sheet of paper, please discuss the topic listed below. Your response should total no more than one page and the font size must not be smaller than 10 pt. Include your name and e-mail address at the top right hand corner of the page.
* Describe a personal experience or ethical challenge you have faced that has influenced the development of your character. How has this experience helped you to develop specific skills and/or abilities that are essential to practicing osteopathic medicine?
your welcome folks
Does anyone know if the evaluation forms filled out by our letter of recommendation writers have to be sent with the secondary application or does the evaluator mail directly to them? I was confused because in the evaluation form there is a section that the applicant have to fill out.
Looks like several people have. Not sure why they don't feel like sharing the essay prompts.
If I am correct, then MSU does not take any LOR's. They require you to get two evaluation forms filled out, which come with your secondary application.
I was told that MSU only interviews those who they are unsure about, which is a select few. Other than that, they base their decisions on the primary and secondary apps.
Also, I'm from MI and haven't gotten my secondary yet.
LAME.
What? No interviews? Really? So, if I rock the MCAT and maintain my GPA...I should be okay for MSU?
Scores are important but not the only thing - MSU doesn't usually do interviews because their secondary is very extensive - they have a specific prompt to answer for your PS, ask for all of your volunteer and employed hours since high school, and have a specific form for your letter writers to fill out.
If I haven't taken biochemistry or genetics, can I still apply here? In the AACOMAS manual it said these prerequisites were required but I can't find it on the MSU site.
If I haven't taken biochemistry or genetics, can I still apply here? In the AACOMAS manual it said these prerequisites were required but I can't find it on the MSU site.
So, would using interfolio for personal statments not be ideal for MSU LORs since they use their own forms? I would have to ask professors to fill out MSU's forms also?
Yes you can still apply. If accepted, it will be conditional with completing biochem and genetics... with a decent grade.
You cannot use a LOR as a replacement for the secondary form. They're ridiculously specific and intensive because it replaces the entire interview process.
Just give your letter writers the forms and pre-addressed mail, it will be no problem for them. Also the secondary is ridiculously simple if you have a CV or resume already made, it will literally be just copy and paste if you have a good CV.
I just read MSU's information about LORs. It makes me feel better that I don't have to have them written by professors. I was dreading having to reask them if they would be willing to take more time out of their busy lives. At least, I can spread the love to other people -people who probably know me better than my professors do. These LORs sound very familiar to the ones that I had to have filled out for nurse-midwifery school. They should be easy enough.
Good luck, everyone!
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Just received confirmation that I was complete at msucom today! Now its a waiting game, good luck to all!
I believe that you can still apply, but you must complete by the time that you start medical school. I could be wrong, tough. I will be in the same boat as you.
Does anyone know how that will affect getting an interview/admission?
Are they more likely to overlook you if you dont have those additional courses already complete?
My app is finally complete!
Now I am going to be super idealistic and hope I get accepted on the first day they send out replies.
Congrats! I just tracked my app and it was received a few days ago. My second LOR is supposedly on the way, so I'm hoping to be complete by the end of the week.
does anyone know if msu-com accepts students with mcat scores in the lower 20s.. i have 3.5 science gpa 3.7 overall and well over a 1000 or 2000 volunteer hours community service, work.. etc.. also i am an in-state applicant