I wouldn't be too worried. Admissions will reach out with next steps after the application deadline (which I believe is some time this month), regardless of when you applied. Just a matter of waiting at this point!
I got an interview invite as well !
I couldn’t really find any info on the linkage to the medical school. What are the required stats to have a successful linkage?
A follow up question to my previous question: if you already passed the min MCAT, but still have sub500, will getting into their med school still doable? Or do you suggest retake to get above 500?
It's pretty unclear - I've heard MCAT 495+ somewhere for DO (unsure if this is true) but it is definitely program-specific and varies. According to the MSMS Interview Day Guidebook it says under linkage information "Candidates should ensure that they remain eligible for the program they intend to link to (i.e. COMP/DO, CDM/DM, CHS/MSPA, CHS/DPT, COP/PharmD, and COP/DPM). Each program has their own specific requirements for MSMS students/graduates to link to the program. Plan ahead, especially for standardized tests (MCAT, DAT), and apply early to allow time to remedy any application issues before the deadline."
Do you know if they require a specific DAT score for their linkage program to Dental school ?
Currently, in order to link into WesternU's medical school, you need a minimum 494 MCAT score and a 3.1 GPA in the program with no more than 2 Cs.
If you are accepted into the MSMS program, you just need to meet the 494 MCAT score to be able to link into WesternU's medical school. Unless you are applying to other medical schools, then you likely don't need to retake the MCAT if you have already met the minimum score.
I believe that to be eligible for a linkage to the dental school, you need a 18 overall and no less than 16 in each section. But acceptance into the MSMS program usually means that your DAT score has met the requirements (which does not apply for linkages to other programs, like their med school).
Awesome my mcat is above a 494 but below 500. I will probably be applying to other med schools as well but my goal by atttending msms is to get into Western COMP. So I’m good with the mcat I have now? Just if I get accepted to the program keep up my gpa.
Yes, as long as you meet the 494 minimum MCAT score and maintain a 3.1 GPA within the program, you should be on track with the linkage requirements for COMP.
That description sounds a bit different from our interview last year. We had 3 x 30-minute sessions in the interview, none of which were MMI. Not sure if they will be changing the format given the description provided in that email.
Oh ok that’s interesting. The email actually included a link with interview info: “During the two 15-minute interviews you will be asked behavioral-based questions, meaning that you will be asked to draw from personal experience to formulate your answers. Questions may also address your prior academic records since we are trying to assess your academic readiness for the program.”
Just checked my previous email from my MSMS interview invite and I noticed it mentioned the same thing. However, my interview wasn't structured in this way. Instead, we had interviews with a few faculty members and a chance to speak with current students in the program. I remember being asked some situational questions (eg. "What would you do if this happened..."), but not sure if those meet the conditions for being "behavioral-based questions."
Where did it say that? 😟
I talked to a former MSMS student who is already at WesternU and she didn’t mention that
I’m hoping it’s just an old practice from before it was online.
Yea.. the email they sent didn’t mention that so they probably won’t do it. I mean it wouldn’t make sense that they waste time on zoom for us to do a writing sample.
Nervous!!!!
They’re sending out decisions tomorrow?
Me too!! The wait is killing me
I’m not sure, at the start of the interview they said it would take 2 weeks which is tomorrow - but last year it look a lot longer
Nope :/
Nope 😭
Apparently there were two interview dates this year; March 31st and April 28th.
What other SMP’s did you apply to if you don’t mind me asking?
I heard the same from a former student as well. I haven’t withdrawn my application but might. I also applied to other programs (ARCOM Masters, Touro Ca Masters, and KCU COB) I got accepted to all 3.
Do you know the start date of the program? This is cutting it very closeI just reached out to my counselor. She said they still reviewing interviewed candidates, expect decision 2-4 weeks
Unbelievable ! Well ISAC starts in exactly 5 weeks and 6 days so we will have less than 3 weeks to pack up and move there if accepted.I just reached out to my counselor. She said they still reviewing interviewed candidates, expect decision 2-4 weeks
Exactly! How are people supposed to find housing and anticipate moving when decisions could come out a week or so before the program starting?! 🙃
