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MSU-COM Discussion Thread 2011-2012

Started by msudo
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I have that email, I just didn't get the official pack in the mail yet, so I was just wondering if that's when we put down our choices.

EL shouldn't be a problem for most people because it will have the most students. I'm choosing DMC first, then EL.
 
ziprasidone1 said:
That sucks big time... I guess I'm going to have to put down a deposit for my second choice school just in case I am not placed in East Lansing
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I don't think this will be that big of an issue. They probably just want to get everyone's preferred sites before divvying up the spots. I was under the impression that this was already how they placed students. Did they place people on a rolling basis before?
 
I already received the official packet and for the site selection, they ask us to pick our first choice. I thought that last year they could rank the 3 sites. I wonder if you dont get your first choice , you automatically default to East Lansing??
 
shinny437 said:
I already received the official packet and for the site selection, they ask us to pick our first choice. I thought that last year they could rank the 3 sites. I wonder if you dont get your first choice , you automatically default to East Lansing??
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I suspect this came about because of something like...they had non-traditional students and they owned houses with families and perhaps didn't get DMC or Macomb. This would then force them to be away from their families/kids etc.

Its better this way.
 
Kalamazoo said:
I don't think this will be that big of an issue. They probably just want to get everyone's preferred sites before divvying up the spots. I was under the impression that this was already how they placed students. Did they place people on a rolling basis before?
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It was previously done on a rolling basis, first come first serve. Actually the new way of doing this is terrible if you have a preferred site that is over chosen (DMC is going to be over allotment).


M91Legacy said:
I suspect this came about because of something like...they had non-traditional students and they owned houses with families and perhaps didn't get DMC or Macomb. This would then force them to be away from their families/kids etc.

Its better this way.
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For better or worse, MSUCOM doesn't give preferential choice to those with families or home owners.
 
Everglide said:
It was previously done on a rolling basis, first come first serve. Actually the new way of doing this is terrible if you have a preferred site that is over chosen (DMC is going to be over allotment).




For better or worse, MSUCOM doesn't give preferential choice to those with families or home owners.
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It makes sense that they would choose to do it differently because of this though. What other reason could they have to wait to place people? That is not rhetorical question. I am legitimately asking.
 
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bhavik said:
I was complete on Aug 31, still haven't heard back. Getting pretty scared...
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I've been complete since July 22!! Imagine how I'm feeling! But I suppose I can fall back on the two schools I've been accepted to.... hopefully we both get in tomorrow 🙂
 
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Accepted! Canadian with 3.29 sGPA, 3.19 cGPA (strong upward trend), 31Q, M.S. degree. File completed September 8. Received the email 10:50AM EST.
 
If anyone has a mind-control device prototype, now would be a good time to come forward.

;-)

New to the boards, waiting to hear as well, just wanted to introduce myself.

I'm non-traditional (8 years out of undergrad, Critical Care Paramedic and teacher right now), so tons of work and extra-curricular hours. I wasn't complete until 9/15, MCAT 32T . . . and to be honest I never figured out my cumuulative or science GPAs. . .

Hoping to hear back at some point soon. Good luck to all of you!
 
I know it's only the 4th week of acceptances, but is anyone else getting that unreasonable/ridiculous "they lost my application" paranoia?
:scared:
 
spiffybob57 said:
I know it's only the 4th week of acceptances, but is anyone else getting that unreasonable/ridiculous "they lost my application" paranoia?
:scared:
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Yes, and I have even went back to look at the email saying complete. I defiantly get paranoid as I keep seeing stats of people and know mine are comparable so you start to wonder why not yet?????

Just keep hoping it's early still, right?
 
trigirlMI said:
Yes, and I have even went back to look at the email saying complete. I defiantly get paranoid as I keep seeing stats of people and know mine are comparable so you start to wonder why not yet?????

Just keep hoping it's early still, right?
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Yeah, they must have some funky way of calculating their "top 20%" for a given week
 
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Does MUCOM require a DO letter of recommendation? Do they pre-screen for secondary application and have a preference for intsate applicants. Thanks in advance! 😀
 
no a DO recommendation is not required. I got in (last week) w/o one. Also, msucom does not really do LOR ( letter of recommendations). It is more of an evaluation form.
As for receiving a secondary app, all you need is the min requirements which are really low. You can find those req's on the msucom website.
I don't have the official stats about in state vs out of state but i think it heavily favors instate. you can probably find those stats somewhere in the forum or the msucom website.

good luck!
 
FeistyMedic said:
If anyone has a mind-control device prototype, now would be a good time to come forward.

;-)

New to the boards, waiting to hear as well, just wanted to introduce myself.

I'm non-traditional (8 years out of undergrad, Critical Care Paramedic and teacher right now), so tons of work and extra-curricular hours. I wasn't complete until 9/15, MCAT 32T . . . and to be honest I never figured out my cumuulative or science GPAs. . .

Hoping to hear back at some point soon. Good luck to all of you!
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lol AACOMAS tells you your GPA's on the application it sends to each school... all you need to do is look up the PDF they sent on ACCOMAS.
 
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Man, Wednesdays are getting me down. Would love to hear some news next week. I was complete August 19th.
 
drgioiadds: You and I can have the early study group so we can be in bed by 8pm and leave the partying for the younguns :-D
 
Just got accepted to the class of 2016! I'm a Canadian student from the University of Toronto!

Stats:
cGPA: 3.5
MCAT: 25Q, 8BS, 7PS, 10VR

I'm really excited, campus tour is on Nov. 18th any other Canadians attending on that date?!
 
Accepted 2 days ago 9/28!
I got the email at 1:26! I'm soooo excited, this is my first choice! Hope to meet many of you soon in the class of 2016! 🙂
Good luck to those that are waiting :xf:! Please PM me if you have any questions!

completed the secondary on 9/19
In state student
3.80 cGPA, 3.80 sGPA
1st MCAT: 22M
2nd MCAT: 26Q
 
DrMediterranean said:
Accepted 2 days ago 9/28!
I got the email at 1:26! I'm soooo excited, this is my first choice! Hope to meet many of you soon in the class of 2016! 🙂
Good luck to those that are waiting :xf:! Please PM me if you have any questions!

completed the secondary on 9/19
In state student
3.80 cGPA, 3.80 sGPA
1st MCAT: 22M
2nd MCAT: 26Q
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Contgrats and NICE mcat improvement. Which Campus do you want to go to?
 
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