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West Virginia (WVSOM) Discussion Thread 2012 - 2013
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Send those anyways. Also, I got a 20 on MCAT. It is my first and only score. I just cannot do well on it for some reason. I have a 3.5 GPA. I am scheduled to retake tomorrow. I don't want to risk the possibility of getting lower but there is always that chance that I might just get a way better score. My best friend got accepted last cycle with the exact same credentials. What should I do? take it and not score? Cancel it? or Just roll the dice and possibly get lower and have to come up with an unbelievable explaination? Need some advice ASAP.
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If you've spent an adequate amount I time studying and are doing well on practice tests I'd definitely retake it. It will just make your life so much easier in the application cycle.
II for Oct 22! my first interview I'm soo excited never been happier
Go ahead and send your LORs. When you get an interview invite, complete the secondary. They'll give you more details then. And if you have questions, call Admissions. They're extremely helpful and very nice people.
I was fortunate enough to make a day trip out of my interview. But I hear The General Lewis Inn is nice. I believe they may also give discounts for O School Applicants.
Congrats!!
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Who is to say that censorship justifies professionalism? It was a mere moment of catharsis. Frankly, id like to think even God himself would be mildly frazzled over the secondary process. So while I appreciate your um, intervention, there is no way is be cursing the deities in an interview or clinical setting. Chillax, brah.
I agree. If you've prepared you'll do well. If not, well you can't cancel and get your money back so you might as well go sit and take it. At the end if you felt you did well, get it scored. If not, void it. Don't take it just to take it. Another low score will make it harder for you later, not impossible, just harder.
Hey,
So I'm trying to decide whether to fly in from Yeager or Roanoke. Is one drive easier or more scenic than the other? Thanks!
So I'm trying to decide whether to fly in from Yeager or Roanoke. Is one drive easier or more scenic than the other? Thanks!
Roanoke will probably be more pleasant to come from. I wouldnt characterize Yeager in Charleston as out of state friendly myself, thats just my opinion though.
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Just withdrew from here. I had an interview for 9/28 so hopefully someone here will be able to go.
+1. Good luck everyone
I just got the decision deferred email as well. Anyone get off of it recently? If so, how long were you on it?
Not sure what your timeline has been thus far, but keep in mind that pretty much everybody got the decision deferred status first after their app was received. Thats what my status was until they gave me an interview invite.
I was always decision pending. I don't think there's any set timeline here. People had both with no status change until the interview invite.
So my check list says Application status: In Process, Decision: Accept Applicant
And my application status area says Accept Applicant with info on the deposit.
Anyone know is this means what I think it means?
I interviewed last Wednesday and they said the admissions committee meets on Tuesdays. I haven't gotten an email or a call yet, though. Any in sight would be great. Thanks!!
And my application status area says Accept Applicant with info on the deposit.
Anyone know is this means what I think it means?
I interviewed last Wednesday and they said the admissions committee meets on Tuesdays. I haven't gotten an email or a call yet, though. Any in sight would be great. Thanks!!
it means your accepted! Congrats ! They meet Tuesday am and decisions are on the portal right away! I hope I get similar news my interview is 10/22.
Can you give me insight on the interview ?
Thanks!! Congrats to you too! When did you interview?
Thanks!!
The interview day was great! I hope you get Angie to show you around, she is such a sweetheart and really helped the group bond, which made everyone feel at ease. I was the first interviewer of the day at 8:30AM
the interview was pretty relaxed though. It lasted about 30 minutes and had 3 panelists. They asked a lot of basic questions like why DO, how I saw DO principals when shadowing a DO, why West Virginia/rural, would I stay in WV, etc. And some that were specific to my application about ECs and such. No ethics or healthcare questions, thankfully! They were all really nice and it felt pretty relaxed and went by really fast. I never really felt stumped, which was good. I loved being in the morning group so I could relax and enjoy the tour (which was great--this school is beautiful!) and not worry about getting our spaghetti lunch on my suit!
Good luck!!
I filled out one of those survey things on sdn, that has more detail...but the interview was extremely laid back though...everyone is just very nice and you'll meet some cool people who are also interviewing. If they are interviewing you they like you. They just want to make sure the personality matches up to what they liked on paper..so just be nice and you'll be good to go
Congrats to everyone with acceptances !!
Anyone else interviewing on Wednesday (9/26)?
Get psyched. 😀
Get psyched. 😀
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Got it this morning as well.
That and placing people on "decision deferred" status for no real reason. Lol
"Do not fear an army of lions led by a sheep, instead fear an army of sheep led by a lion."
😀 😎 c/o 2017 😎 😀
hello, new at SDN, I am applying late in the game and was advised to ask on here if anyone would be willing to share what questions and or essays were required to fill out the secondary so I can go ahead and start filling them out. If anyone would be willing to share this information, I would be overly thankful. Please PM me the details if at all possible or just reply on here 🙂 
hello, new at SDN, I am applying late in the game and was advised to ask on here if anyone would be willing to share what questions and or essays were required to fill out the secondary so I can go ahead and start filling them out. If anyone would be willing to share this information, I would be overly thankful. Please PM me the details if at all possible or just reply on here 🙂
The secondary from this school is not as important to pre-write as the secondary's from other schools are because this school only sends you a secondary if you get an interview invite. So worry about all your others first.
"Do not fear an army of lions led by a sheep, instead fear an army of sheep led by a lion."
😀 😎 c/o 2017 😎 😀
hello, new at SDN, I am applying late in the game and was advised to ask on here if anyone would be willing to share what questions and or essays were required to fill out the secondary so I can go ahead and start filling them out. If anyone would be willing to share this information, I would be overly thankful. Please PM me the details if at all possible or just reply on here 🙂
I'd listen to CDTcorp, but if you really want them:
Why do you want to be a osteopathic physician?
What advantage do you see in attending WVSOM over other medical schools?
Describe an ethically challenging situation you've been in and how did you respond?
What do you feel it will take for you to succeed in medical school?
Describe a situation in which you worked well with others.
What experiences have you had in rural areas?
Optional brief comments on your volunteer experiences.
anyone interviewing tomorrow? im at fairfield right now :-D
Based on what I've read here, it looks like there's typically about 2-4 weeks between getting the login email and receiving some kind of decision - is that right? Has anyone here not gotten an II? I don't think I've seen any posts about rejections...
I got my login on Sept 14th and my status is still In Process - Decision Pending. Hopefully the pending will be done soon
I got my login on Sept 14th and my status is still In Process - Decision Pending. Hopefully the pending will be done soon
I got this about 2 weeks ago:
Your application was placed on hold (="decision deferred") after an initial review. Please note that your file will be reviewed again at a later date. This is an ongoing process and it is undetermined when a revised decision will be made. Any future status updates will be communicated to you via e-mail.
MCAT: 30
sGPA: 3.80
cGPA: 3.82
And when I log into the checklist, it has a section called "APPLICATION PREFERENCE" with a number next to it. Does anyone know what this means?
Your application was placed on hold (="decision deferred") after an initial review. Please note that your file will be reviewed again at a later date. This is an ongoing process and it is undetermined when a revised decision will be made. Any future status updates will be communicated to you via e-mail.
MCAT: 30
sGPA: 3.80
cGPA: 3.82
And when I log into the checklist, it has a section called "APPLICATION PREFERENCE" with a number next to it. Does anyone know what this means?
My application status says, "In Process - Decision Pending". I have not received a secondary/interview email yet. Is the decision pending regarding the interview? Thanks!
Has anyone that interviewed on 9/19 or after heard anything yet?
Has anyone that interviewed on 9/19 or after heard anything yet?
i interviewed the 24th. they said its going to take at least 2-3 weeks to find out. they are a little behind on decisions.
One with three people.
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Decision "accept applicant" it's official WVSOM class of 2017. Never thought I would see it!!!!! Thank you God!!!!
Hey guys, so I am curious my 'secondary acknowledgement' e-mail was sent 6 September and my app still states ''In Process - Decision Pending''.
Whats the deal? It also have a Application Preference with a 1 next to it. Not sure what that means. Have I already been bolo'ed? I received an interview from all other schools....
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Me too! Congratulations!
Congrats on the new acceptances!
