MSU-COM Discussion Thread 2011-2012

[drgioiadds]

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The school won't give you a loan and if you are not a green card holder than you will be ineligible for US loans. There are some US loans you are eligible for with a US cosigner. Also, Canadian banks offer between 150 -200k lines of credit. I'll be using one of those along with money I saved up from working.

 

[bhavik]

The school won't give you a loan and if you are not a green card holder than you will be ineligible for US loans. There are some US loans you are eligible for with a US cosigner. Also, Canadian banks offer between 150 -200k lines of credit. I'll be using one of those along with money I saved up from working.

Yea I was thinking of using a line of credit (200K) along with the Studentaid BC loans from the government, which is another 10-15k per year. That should hopefully cover it.

 

[UBCvan]

I'm not from MI; how's the weather generally like in EL or MI? can you talk each season? also are there any ski resorts in EL or MI in general?

 

[drgioiadds]

I gotta take you to Boyne Highlands! There will be snow on the ground December thru March/April.

 

[spoudaios]

UBCVAN,

It is going to be coooold for us from Victoria/Vancouver. Maybe we should wear the Spartan costume when we are there. LOL

 

[UBCvan]

I gotta take you to Boyne Highlands! There will be snow on the ground December thru March/April.

Boyne Highlands seems to be way up north. Nothing close to any of the campuses?

 

[UBCvan]

UBCVAN,

It is going to be coooold for us from Victoria/Vancouver. Maybe we should wear the Spartan costume when we are there. LOL

lol

anything but RAIN is acceptable for me.

 

[Lijia4]

I'm not from MI; how's the weather generally like in EL or MI? can you talk each season? also are there any ski resorts in EL or MI in general?

Michigan weather can be ridiculous---there have been days where it will be sunny then rain then hail then snow--sometimes, you never really know 🙂

In general though, (or at least in my opinion) spring, summer and fall are beautiful. Spring is usually sunny, some rain, in the 60s+. Summer can get somewhat humid and peaks in the 90s around July (typically). Fall is kind of a mixed bag--we'll get some chillier days and then some gorgeous days like we've had this week (mid-high 70's and lots of sun). By now though, after sunset it's pretty chilly.

Winter is gorgeous here too, as long as you're indoors (I hate the cold). Usually it starts snowing in November and it can be pretty cold through March. Michigan is one of those places where you really need to have clothing appropriate for any kind of weather because it can be so variable. You can literally go from wearing shorts one week to needing a winter jacket the next.

 

[UBCvan]

thanks for the thorough response 👍

 

[drgioiadds]

Boyne Highlands seems to be way up north. Nothing close to any of the campuses?

From where I used to live, it was considered south! Lol I'm sure there are closer places, but I'm not familiar with EL. Probably a 2.5 -3 hour drive to Boyne.

 

[Everglide]

Michigan weather can be ridiculous---there have been days where it will be sunny then rain then hail then snow--sometimes, you never really know 🙂

I will add, specifically East Lansing is one of the cloudiest places in the country. It's just behind Seattle/NW US in terms of days without clouds. Not exaggerating.

 

[Lijia4]

From where I used to live, it was considered south! Lol I'm sure there are closer places, but I'm not familiar with EL. Probably a 2.5 -3 hour drive to Boyne.

It should be closer to 4 hours to get to Boyne from East Lansing. I've never been there, but it always takes me about 3.5 hours or so to get to Traverse City from EL and Boyne is a bit further north.

 

[bhavik]

How 'bout them LIONS!

 

[DrMediterranean]

How 'bout them LIONS!

Lions 5-0
Michigan 6-0

Is it bad that I'm hoping Michigan destroys MSU this Saturday?

 

[michigane]

Does anyone know how many spots have been filled?

Primary app is only in the verification process still. I'm nervous about submitting the aacomas app later than I should have.

stats:
3.2 GPA
32O MCAT
In-State
Tons of research, shadowing, volunteering.

any thoughts on my chances? was i too late to the game?

 

[drgioiadds]

Does anyone know how many spots have been filled?

Primary app is only in the verification process still. I'm nervous about submitting the aacomas app later than I should have.

stats:
3.2 GPA
32O MCAT
In-State
Tons of research, shadowing, volunteering.

any thoughts on my chances? was i too late to the game?

This is right from the webpage:

http://www.com.msu.edu/admissions/APP_NUTS_AND_BOLTS.html

 

[Everglide]

Does anyone know how many spots have been filled?


any thoughts on my chances? was i too late to the game?

You're fine. Make sure you get your secondary submitted before November. About 150 spots have been offered.

 

[Laiba]

pleaseeee MSU please please pleaseeeee

 

[rkng99]

Good luck today everyone!!! 👍

 

[acester]

I have a 3.4 cgpa and 23O MCAT and am an in-state applicant. Do I have a shot at MSUCOM this year?

 

[Melodyy]

Got my acceptance at 11:11am (i know right?!?!)

GPA: 3.73
MCAT: 26R
Canadian

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!

 

[DrMeowMeow]

Ugh nothing for me...Complete since August 5th, 28 MCAT 3.6cGPA 3.4sGPA. 600 hours volunteering, 1500 other EC hours

 

[trigirlMI]

Ugh nothing for me...Complete since August 5th, 28 MCAT 3.6cGPA 3.4sGPA. 600 hours volunteering, 1500 other EC hours

I agree, Ugh!!! I just need to feel some love from MSU. I'm in state 3.7cgpa 3.6sgpa 10yrs working in the medical field and over 1000hr community service.

Just keep hanging in there hopefully some good news will come for all of us soon

 

[DrMeowMeow]

I agree, Ugh!!! I just need to feel some love from MSU. I'm in state 3.7cgpa 3.6sgpa 10yrs working in the medical field and over 1000hr community service.

Just keep hanging in there hopefully some good news will come for all of us soon

Dang. I'm in-state too but I have nothing on your GPA, service, and 10 years! If you haven't gotten in yet, I'm gonna have to do some serious waiting

 

[spoudaios]

Congrats to those accepted today.

Please join MSUCOM class 2016: http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/163058643777680/

For Canadians, please join the DO facebook page as well:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/266083746765623/

 

[MTUAST3307]

Lions 5-0
Michigan 6-0

Is it bad that I'm hoping Michigan destroys MSU this Saturday?

I'm having real trouble deciding who to cheer for...my family have always been die hard WOLVERINES....and now I've gone and jumped ship. At least it's not OSU...

Also, how bout them TIGERS!

 

[trigirlMI]

Got my acceptance at 11:11am (i know right?!?!)

GPA: 3.73
MCAT: 26R
Canadian

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!

Congrats!!!!!

And to the further comments down below Tigers are doing great and thank goodness they won last night. Better yet the Lions undefeated still (about time). Blue vs green hmmm???????????? (gotta keep peace in the house we have votes for both teams) Just wish I could be at the game but at stub hub prices I'll watch from the comforts of my living room.

Last, Only 1-person announcing good news. To the rest accepted congrats and brag a little you're going to be a doctor, how awesome

Good luck to those of us still waiting.

 

[Laiba]

sigh...giving up hope 🙁

any in-state acceptances yet today?

 

[camierz]

Nothing here and I'm instate. Maybe they haven't sent them out yet? We can only hope!

 

[trigirlMI]

sigh...giving up hope 🙁

any in-state acceptances yet today?

Anyone in state hear anything yet. I find it hard to believe only 1 acceptance today.

 

[medicaldreams13]

How are we supposed to go about paying the secondary application fee? is it online, or do we have to send a money order?
I need to submit my application by next week, and don't want to freak out last minute about not paying the fee.

 

[drgioiadds]

How are we supposed to go about paying the secondary application fee? is it online, or do we have to send a money order?
I need to submit my application by next week, and don't want to freak out last minute about not paying the fee.

I used a link provided with the secondary instructions.

 

[wolverine0]

Is there a nice library in east lansing for MSUCOM?

 

[stolis]

Accepted.

Received email at 4:00 PM EST.

Stats:
3.99
29P
NJ resident

Does anyone know if the school provides any financial aid for OOS students? It doesn't seem feasible for me to even consider this school based on the OOS tuition rates.

 

[Kalamazoo]

Congrats stolis! I believe there are scholarships and things like that but I would call the school to see what kind of aid the OOS students have gotten in the past.

 

[Lijia4]

Is there a nice library in east lansing for MSUCOM?

There isn't a library specifically for MSUCOM, but there are plenty of places to study. There are places within Fee Hall to study and you'd have access to the campus' main library (a ways from Fee and near the union). The vet med library and the law school libraries are fairly close to Fee as well.

As for the question about OOS tuition...I believe there are a significant number of people who score scholarships to help with costs...I'm not familiar with the specifics as I am an instate student. Check out the msucom website for the resources/information they provide on financial aid.

 

[medcandidate]

ACCEPTED!
YIKES!

cGPA: 3.6
MCAT: 30S

canadian applicant!!!

yipppppppppppeeeeeeeeeee!

 

[wolverine0]

thanks lijia, is it hard getting resources to study with though? Also East Lansing is my first choice but I was gonna wait to submit the $1000 deposit because I will be waiting to hear from allopathic schools. Does this site typically fill up quickly?

 

[Everglide]

EL and DMC usually fill up in December however with the new way they're filling sites... It's not clear how things will fill. There's plenty of study resources, though IMO you won't need resources provided by the school to study.

For those of you OOS, apply for the OOS scholarship. If not, you're basically stuck with the vast majority to 100% of the cost. You will be in an absurd amount of debt by the time you can afford payments on it (250k principle with 6.8%+ rolling interest for 7-9+ years = ouch). I wouldn't attend OOS without that scholarship or the HPSP program... While this sounds ridiculous, administration will tell you the exact same thing.

 

[AP gooner]

Any current MSUCOM students want to explain if there's an orientation week, what's done in orientation and when does it all start?

Thanks!

 

[bhavik]

Has anyone gotten their admissions package in the mail yet? I was accepted two weeks ago and still haven't received anything.

 

[drgioiadds]

I think it took about a week and a half to get mine. I would just call the school Monday.

 

[drgioiadds]

Any current MSUCOM students want to explain if there's an orientation week, what's done in orientation and when does it all start?

Thanks!

+1

also when is the official first day of school?

 

[Phil Dunphy]

Any current MSUCOM students want to explain if there's an orientation week, what's done in orientation and when does it all start?

Thanks!

There's a 3-day orientation. It's pretty boring, and you won't remember most of what they say. I think the most important part of it was just meeting classmates.

 

[drgioiadds]

Good luck tomorrow for everyone still waiting.

 

[DrMediterranean]

Good luck tomorrow guys!

 

[Laiba]

Plz plz plzzzzz todayy

 

[trigirlMI]

Plz plz plzzzzz todayy

Anyone hear anything yet?

 

[jess10141]

Nada on this end

 

[axman]

Nada on this end

Same here...