Update and Feedback?

[SuperFeisty]

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Hey everyone, it's been a while since I've been on here! I just wanted to give you all an update. I applied a week ago, and have so far heard from 2 schools, Ohio and New York requesting interviews. Do you guys have any advice about interviews? I'm feeling a bit jittery right now since I'm in the middle of my classes, so I feel like everything is just crammed!

 

[alexparada]

Hey!
I also got an interview request from OCPM.
I would also like to know what to expect from the interviews. I only applied last week, and received the invite today! Good luck, and hopefully someone will help us out with some tips.

 

[SLCpod]

GOOD JOB to you both!!

I will be applying the next cycle and love the OCPM program. By curiosity what were your GPA's and MCAT scores?

Thanks!

 

[SuperFeisty]

I graduated from WashU with a 2.58 (first 2 years tanked me). As a postbac student after working 2 years in research, I've taken 10 courses and maintained a 4.0. MCAT 30P.

 

[alexparada]

3.3 gpa, MCAT a disappointing 23N...

 

[amaprez]

I hope you know there's an "interview feedback" database under "ARTICLES & INTERVIEWS" at the top of the page for every school. Very useful.

 

[UTaustin90]

Keep updating us on where you two get interviews, good luck 🙂

 

[alexparada]

Just got another Interview invitation from Scholl and from Temple...
Very nervous. I also retook my MCAT this past Saturday.

 

[flyhi]

congrats. Your MCAT was actually around average as it was, but that's cool that you tried to improve it. Good luck with your interviews!

Advice: look at the interview feedback, relax and most importantly ENJOY the day! Remember to ask questions that might help you narrow it down your choices when you have several acceptances.

 

[alexparada]

I recently received an invitation from Barry. So that is 4 in total. Waiting on DMU. Will definitively tell you guys how they all go. I am pretty nervous/excited. Is it a good thing to get interviews? Do my chances of being accepted go up once I interview? I guess I'm asking all this because I am truly nervous

 

[SuperFeisty]

I got invitations from Barry, CSPM, and Chicago! There is no way I can possibly go interview all of these schools... I have classes and teaching responsibilities. This is a problem; does anyone know which schools historically have the most flexible interview schedules?

 

[Doc Foot]

Just pick your interview dates in the order of which schools you like the most. Setting interviews more than 30 days apart is a waste of time because your acceptance to the first school will expire within 30 days.

 

[beansmd]

I recently received an invitation from Barry. So that is 4 in total. Waiting on DMU. Will definitively tell you guys how they all go. I am pretty nervous/excited. Is it a good thing to get interviews? Do my chances of being accepted go up once I interview? I guess I'm asking all this because I am truly nervous

I have also received an interview from Barry scheduled for 2/22/2012. Is anyone else interviewing that day?

 

[flyhi]

Do my chances of being accepted go up once I interview?

YES! Historically, the acceptance rates are very favorable with an interview.

Good Luck!

 

[alexparada]

Thank you guys! I am happy to tell you that I was accepted at Barry University. thanks for all the help and motivation.

 

[beansmd]

Thank you guys! I am happy to tell you that I was accepted at Barry University. thanks for all the help and motivation.

Congratulations!!! That is an amazing feeling I bet. I have an interview scheduled there next Tuesday 2/22 . Do you have any tips or suggestions for me?

 

[trinifootdoc]

Congratulations!!! That is an amazing feeling I bet. I have an interview scheduled there next Tuesday 2/22 . Do you have any tips or suggestions for me?

Check out the interview feedback tab at the top of the page. Very good resource!!!

 

[beansmd]

Check out the interview feedback tab at the top of the page. Very good resource!!!

Thanks for all of your advice, I got accepted into Barry. I am very excited about it! Does anyone have any recommendations of places to live? I am new to the area and I have no clue. Thanks

 

[SuperFeisty]

Congratulations beansmd! Keep active on the forums 😀

 

[LMAOwais]

I graduated from WashU with a 2.58 (first 2 years tanked me). As a postbac student after working 2 years in research, I've taken 10 courses and maintained a 4.0. MCAT 30P.

Hi, can I ask what kind of post-bacc you did? I graduated with a microbiology degree atrocious gpa little bit lower than yours, but I did get a 28Q MCAT(not amazing but above avg.)

 

[SuperFeisty]

I took:
Biology 1 and 2
Gen Chem 2
Microbiology
Vertebrate Physiology
Genetics
Bioorganic Chemistry
Biochemistry
With the attached labs...

I think 1-2 good semesters of nothing but upper division science courses would more than show schools you're ready (provided you blow the competition out of the water 😛)

 

[SuperFeisty]

Whoops... Please delete this Kidsfeet!

 

[LMAOwais]

repeated post

 

[beansmd]

Congratulations beansmd! Keep active on the forums 😀

Thank you so much