MSU-COM Discussion Thread 2012-2013

[DrMeows]

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So when I call I just ask the status of my application? I don't want to sound rude or arrogant.

No I'm sure you can, they probably get that all the time with the way their office works honestly. I was just letting you know the answer you'll probably get lol

 

[Jas1360]

No I'm sure you can, they probably get that all the time with the way their office works honestly. I was just letting you know the answer you'll probably get lol

Thank you. 🙂

 

[FutureDO132169]

So I'm just curious about the visit day.. Is it frowned upon for not going? I'm just wondering because I've been to and seen the school but I don't want to never be pulled off the wait list for not going lol

 

[mlkl]

So I'm just curious about the visit day.. Is it frowned upon for not going? I'm just wondering because I've been to and seen the school but I don't want to never be pulled off the wait list for not going lol

Yes I'm afraid of the same. I'm abroad now and it would cost a lot for me to come for a visit..but academically, it must not be relevant right?

 

[runawaycar09]

So I'm just curious about the visit day.. Is it frowned upon for not going? I'm just wondering because I've been to and seen the school but I don't want to never be pulled off the wait list for not going lol

They didn't have a sign-in sheet or anything when I went so there's really no way for them to keep track. It's probably totally fine if you can't/don't want to go. Maybe just their way of keeping you interested during the wait

 

[BlestMama]

At what point do they tell you what time to arrive for visit day? I went to the sign-up app. and it does not give a time. I hate to sign-up and then find out the time won't work for me.

 

[runawaycar09]

At what point do they tell you what time to arrive for visit day? I went to the sign-up app. and it does not give a time. I hate to sign-up and then find out the time won't work for me.

I got an email confirmation with a full itinerary.

 

[Member71619]

this might be a dumb question.. but I want to send MSUCOM (along with other schools) an update with fall semesters grades, how do I do this? Thanks!

 

[Jas1360]

this might be a dumb question.. but I want to send MSUCOM (along with other schools) an update with fall semesters grades, how do I do this? Thanks!

You should start by asking each school if they accept grade updates. Some schools do not accept them at all and some only accept them if they requested the information.

I'm not sure what MSUCOMs policy on grade updates happens to be.

 

[ochos]

this might be a dumb question.. but I want to send MSUCOM (along with other schools) an update with fall semesters grades, how do I do this? Thanks!

Send Your updated transcript to AACOMAS first... from there it will roll its own way.

 

[DrMeows]

this might be a dumb question.. but I want to send MSUCOM (along with other schools) an update with fall semesters grades, how do I do this? Thanks!

They accept updates. Send it to AACOMAS, but if u want their office to have one first (not have to wait for reverification) fax it to them because they do not open email attachments. However, even though they do accept grade updates, they won't "recalculate your application ranking" based off of the new grades. Hope that helps!

 

[Jas1360]

It is Wednesday ...

 

[DrMeows]

It is Wednesday ...

Ughhhh ANOTHER Wednesday.....

 

[Jas1360]

Ughhhh ANOTHER Wednesday.....

Its sooooo quiet on this thread. I really want you and I to be able to share our good news, soon,

I've been trying not to bother the staff, but I'm starting to contemplate calling the office to make sure my file did not get lost behind a bookshelf or something . Well, I know its probably on a computer system... so I guess its not lost.

 

[Frostmoon]

I'm just wondering for those Canadians that have been accepted, have you all finished your affidavit of support? I got a letter from them a couple weeks ago, saying that the amount of support is 82,565.00. Does anyone know if this is 80k per year or just a flat 80k? We also have that 20k scholarship, wouldn't this be taken into consideration as well? I have tried to call MSUCOM, but they were unable to answer this and suggested me to email OISS. But so far I have not heard back from them yet. Anyone shed some light on this?

 

[nshalaby]

yea im still waiting with you too...we still have till late april or may though. A friend whose in the class said that they accepted someone on the last week of may so even though thats way late i would still love to hear back.

Ughhhh ANOTHER Wednesday.....

 

[DrMeows]

yea im still waiting with you too...we still have till late april or may though. A friend whose in the class said that they accepted someone on the last week of may so even though thats way late i would still love to hear back.

I think the people that get accepted that late are waitlisted people. I'm a reapplicant and received my rejection last year the first week of April, where the email told me they never even got to my file because they stopped reviewing at that point. I feel like the window to look over not-waitlisted people is getting smaller and smaller unfortunately

 

[nshalaby]

That's just depressing... At least I got an interview at LECOM. Have you heard from other schools?

I think the people that get accepted that late are waitlisted people. I'm a reapplicant and received my rejection last year the first week of April, where the email told me they never even got to my file because they stopped reviewing at that point. I feel like the window to look over not-waitlisted people is getting smaller and smaller unfortunately

 

[DrMeows]

That's just depressing... At least I got an interview at LECOM. Have you heard from other schools?

Congrats on that interview! I have yet to get a response from them. Waitlisted at 3 schools and accepted at Marian. Michigan resident though, so it'd be nice to at least hear from my state school 😳 👎

 

[nshalaby]

Congrats on that!! i didnt apply there and im kicking myself now cause 2 of my friends heard back from there. Really wanted to hear back from MSU but i dont think it will happen...would be thrilled with lecom though

Congrats on that interview! I have yet to get a response from them. Waitlisted at 3 schools and accepted at Marian. Michigan resident though, so it'd be nice to at least hear from my state school 😳 👎

 

[dreamislanddoc]

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[Purkinje Fibers]

Well, another quiet Wednesday passes....

 

[Yehoshua24]

Hopefully happy Wednesday.....

 

[Jas1360]

😀😀😀

I know that one of us has to hear something this week!

And I don't call it quiet Wednesday until 5:30pm EST,

I called the office the other day and she assured me that when they reviewed my file I would hear one way other the other. Its just surprising to me that they have not looked at a file that they have had since the first week of September 😱

Obviously they do not look at files in purely a chronological order.

So good to all of us waiting to hear back and all of those still on the wait-list. 👍

 

[DrMeows]

😀😀😀

I know that one of us has to hear something this week!

And I don't call it quiet Wednesday until 5:30pm EST,

I called the office the other day and she assured me that when they reviewed my file I would hear one way other the other. Its just surprising to me that they have not looked at a file that they have had since the first week of September 😱

Obviously they do not look at files in purely a chronological order.

So good to all of us waiting to hear back and all of those still on the wait-list. 👍

I'm not sure if I believe this statement, because not one person has reported being rejected on this thread. I'm sure they don't accept or waitlist everyone that they have looked at already. It seems like they push the others aside...

Anyways, LET'S HOPE it's not a quiet Wednesday. It's officially been 6 months complete for me now and I'm going crazy/losing hope. C'mon MSU!

 

[Jas1360]

I'm not sure if I believe this statement, because not one person has reported being rejected on this thread. I'm sure they don't accept or waitlist everyone that they have looked at already. It seems like they push the others aside...

Anyways, LET'S HOPE it's not a quiet Wednesday. It's officially been 6 months complete for me now and I'm going crazy/losing hope. C'mon MSU!

I don't fully believe her either but that is exactly what she told me. So it's either true or she was mis-informed.

 

[Purkinje Fibers]

😀😀😀

I know that one of us has to hear something this week!

And I don't call it quiet Wednesday until 5:30pm EST,

I called the office the other day and she assured me that when they reviewed my file I would hear one way other the other. Its just surprising to me that they have not looked at a file that they have had since the first week of September 😱

Obviously they do not look at files in purely a chronological order.

So good to all of us waiting to hear back and all of those still on the wait-list. 👍

. What time of the day do people usually get accepted by? Also, I think I read it somewhere that like 30% of the students drop the DO program because they get accepted into an MD school somewhere?

It's gonna be ok, DrMeows. You'll get in. 👍

 

[Purkinje Fibers]

I also talked to the secretary who works in the Office of Admissions and she said the same thing that Jas1360 mentions.

 

[DrMeows]

. What time of the day do people usually get accepted by? Also, I think I read it somewhere that like 30% of the students drop the DO program because they get accepted into an MD school somewhere?

It's gonna be ok, DrMeows. You'll get in. 👍[/QUOTE]

I like this entire bolded statement 😀

 

[Jas1360]

So quiet...

 

[Jas1360]

Well, I know I said 5:30pm, but I feel like its safe to assume nothing is happening with my file this week.

 

[mlkl]

smt they send e-mail on Tuesday-Thursday also

 

[FutureDr2016]

Hey guys, I am part of the class of 2016 and I wanted to give you all a little bit of hope

I applied veryyyy late (Dec)...I received my secondary in January, submitted it the first week of Feb, Placed on the wait list on the 23rd and accepted off the wait list 4 days later on the 27th

I received the acceptance email around 10:30am

I will tell you that I had a strong MCAT, avg GPA, and a lot of volunteer work that probably bumped me up to the top of the wait list

As far as calling admissions, I never called them, but a friend of mine did and they did not reveal her position on the wait list, but I think when it is approaching the final weeks of the cycle they tell you if you are in the top 10

There are certainly people that got accepted last minute and I do think there is a significant amount of wait list movement

 

[runawaycar09]

Hey guys, I am part of the class of 2016 and I wanted to give you all a little bit of hope

I applied veryyyy late (Dec)...I received my secondary in January, submitted it the first week of Feb, Placed on the wait list on the 23rd and accepted off the wait list 4 days later on the 27th

I received the acceptance email around 10:30am

I will tell you that I had a strong MCAT, avg GPA, and a lot of volunteer work that probably bumped me up to the top of the wait list

As far as calling admissions, I never called them, but a friend of mine did and they did not reveal her position on the wait list, but I think when it is approaching the final weeks of the cycle they tell you if you are in the top 10

There are certainly people that got accepted last minute and I do think there is a significant amount of wait list movement

That is so encouraging, thank you for your help 🙂

 

[DrMeows]

Hey guys, I am part of the class of 2016 and I wanted to give you all a little bit of hope

I applied veryyyy late (Dec)...I received my secondary in January, submitted it the first week of Feb, Placed on the wait list on the 23rd and accepted off the wait list 4 days later on the 27th

I received the acceptance email around 10:30am

I will tell you that I had a strong MCAT, avg GPA, and a lot of volunteer work that probably bumped me up to the top of the wait list

As far as calling admissions, I never called them, but a friend of mine did and they did not reveal her position on the wait list, but I think when it is approaching the final weeks of the cycle they tell you if you are in the top 10

There are certainly people that got accepted last minute and I do think there is a significant amount of wait list movement

I appreciate this post because it gives me hope 🙂 thank you for sharing!!

 

[FutureDr2016]

No problem 🙂

I don't know if you guys are familiar with this:
http://applstatus.com.msu.edu

It will email you a checklist of all the secondary stuff and whether they have received it or not..it doesn't hurt to just double check that they have everything, especially your LOR forms (forgot what they were called) to make sure your letter writer actually sent them in

 

[Jas1360]

smt they send e-mail on Tuesday-Thursday also

Does this really happen? I think I noticed some wait-list spots handed out on other days but have they done this with acceptances too?

 

[mlkl]

yes sorry you're right- I received an email on Tuesday and it was -wait-list- :=/

 

[FutureDO132169]

Any other wait listers going to the February 22 open house?? I decided to sign up for it in hopes or hearing before then haha wishful thinking

 

[Jas1360]

I really hope I get some good news from MSUCOM tomorrow. At this point, I feel like I am more likely to hear from a couple of the other DO schools that I am not as interested in and that I was complete at way later.

 

[Yehoshua24]

Any other wait listers going to the February 22 open house?? I decided to sign up for it in hopes or hearing before then haha wishful thinking

Is the open house only for wait listers? I am still waiting on my app and I can't find any details on an open house.

 

[DrMeows]

Is the open house only for wait listers? I am still waiting on my app and I can't find any details on an open house.

I'm pretty positive it's just for waitlisted and accepted people 🙁

 

[Jas1360]

I'm pretty positive it's just for waitlisted and accepted people 🙁

Yes, that is correct.

I had emailed awhile back to see about taking a tour and they said EL does not offer tours but they have a visit day for those accepted and on the waitlist.

 

[Jas1360]

Oh MSUCOM, please look at my file and let me know what you think. I have been waiting for your response for so long.

 

[Purkinje Fibers]

Oh MSUCOM, please look at my file and let me know what you think. I have been waiting for your response for so long.

Yeah, I hope they look at mine today too.

 

[Jas1360]

I feel like no news after 5+ months = rejection for me 🙁

 

[nshalaby]

I feel like no news after 5+ months = rejection for me 🙁

Yea I just gave up on msu 🙁 bummer too

 

[Jas1360]

Finally!!! I made the alternate list. 🙂

Not as good as an acceptance but I can live with that for now. Plus, I also got the email for the visit day. 🙂

 

[runawaycar09]

Finally!!! I made the alternate list. 🙂

Not as good as an acceptance but I can live with that for now. Plus, I also got the email for the visit day. 🙂

That's great, congrats! It's nice to finally hear anything at all but wait list isn't bad

 

[DrMeows]

Finally!!! I made the alternate list. 🙂

Not as good as an acceptance but I can live with that for now. Plus, I also got the email for the visit day. 🙂

Congrats! Glad u finally heard something!