Quick question regarding Midwestern Mand. Campus Visit

[eddie269]

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Hey guys. So I did a search on the Midwestern Mand. Campus Visit (MCV) for the Chicago campus. Now, from the email, I was invited to attend and I assumed this was more of an informational day with interactive group sessions, a tour, and also a writing sample. A very stress-free visit. I didn't think it was an "interview" of any sort where they can make a decision on your future (except the writing sample.)

However, after reading a few threads, I saw some people actually got ACCEPTED or put on the waitlist for the school a few days after their visit? Does this mean the MCV is technically an "interview" where they can decide to take you or not?

Anyone with experience or has been through this, let me know. Thanks.




EDIT: Here is the link to the thread I was reading where I THINK people got accepted to the program a few days after their MCV.

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=245397&highlight=midwestern+mandatory

 

[Bill_252001]

i also got an email from Midwestern college regarding Mandatory Candidate Visit. According to the email, there won't be any interview, it's going to be an informational session. So I guess we don't need to freak out. Are you invited for October 23rd session????

 

[KARM12]

After the MCV Midwestern will move your application forward through to the admission committee...from there they will decide to accept, deny, or waitlist. It generally takes about 2-4 weeks to hear a decision depending on when the committee meets.

There is no formal interview, but this is the last step before an admissions decision.

 

[genesis09]

After the MCV Midwestern will move your application forward through to the admission committee...from there they will decide to accept, deny, or waitlist. It generally takes about 2-4 weeks to hear a decision depending on when the committee meets.
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I also applied to Midwestern, and if memory serves me right, I heard that I was accepted 2 or 3 weeks later. If you are accepted, someone from the admissions office will call, and tell you. Shortly thereafter, they'll mail a packet to your house.

 

[eddie269]

Thanks for the info guys. I've never heard of an admissions process like this before (no formal interview) so I had to double check. In that case, I will book my flight and hotel tonight.

And yes Bill_252001, I was invited to the Oct 23rd session. My stats are very low so I was hesitant in going (and missing a day at work AND school AND spending $400 for travel). But since this is the last step of the admissions process, I might as well just go. Plus I never been to Chicago and I always wanted to go. 🙂

I guess applying EARLY (I was probably one of the 1st applicants with a completed pharmCAS and supp. app) does pay off somewhat. Everything was done early August. Good luck everyone.

 

[KARM12]

Midwestern is on rolling admissions so you chances are better to get in at the start of the admissions cycle...so if you have lower stats you might have a better chance of acceptance. I know the Oct 23rd day is the first day for MCV. You must attend a MCV to be considered for admission.

Good luck and let me know if you have any questions.

 

[Foreseer]

Early August huh, I wonder if early september is too late.

 

[eddie269]

Midwestern is on rolling admissions so you chances are better to get in at the start of the admissions cycle...so if you have lower stats you might have a better chance of acceptance. I know the Oct 23rd day is the first day for MCV. You must attend a MCV to be considered for admission.

Good luck and let me know if you have any questions.

KARM12, thanks for the info. I was curious if you knew how the Adcom selects who to invite to the MCV?

If they invite you, does that mean they already looked at your whole application and saw something positive, which led to the invite? And I guess going to the MCV shows you are serious about the school and then they verify with the on-site writing sample. I just hope they didn't invite me for fun and are playing with my emotions. 😡 jk

 

[KARM12]

Inviting you to a MCV means you are a seriously considered candidate for admission. In general, I beleive they invite around 600 students out out about 2,000 applicants. From the 600, they select their class of 200. So you have over a 1/3 chance of getting accepted at this point since they will need to accept a higher number of students to fill the class.

I'm not sure what they've look at up to this point. I think it is mostly your GPA, PCAT, and coursework in general. I think after the MCV is where they look at your personal statements, essay questions, and LOR, but don't quote me on that.

I don't know how things are now (3 years since I applied), but I received a letter telling me of my acceptance and not a phone call. I got a big envelop with the good news.

 

[eddie269]

Thanks KARM. Your info really helped my understanding of this whole process. And also made me feel better about the money I am investing to go.

 

[143namil]

what kidn of essay questions was it? i know last year's was something ethical? but not sure.

does anyone who HAS been there have any suggestions on the day of "interview?"

 

[MPBenJ]

Thanks KARM. Your info really helped my understanding of this whole process. And also made me feel better about the money I am investing to go.

How did your interview go??? I'm curious because I'm also applying to Midwestern, but my application has not been mailed by PharmCAS yet.....

 

[eddie269]

How did your interview go??? I'm curious because I'm also applying to Midwestern, but my application has not been mailed by PharmCAS yet.....

My visit went ok. I mean, I went, sat through presentations, wrote my essay, introduced myself to my group and left. I got waitlisted. It's dumb cause I didn't really see how me going would've improved my application. No personal time with anyone from the adcom.

Oh well, it gave me a reason to visit Chicago. Always wanted to check out that area.