WVSOM Discussion Thread 2007-2008

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I interviewed on 11/14 and I was told by Annette that they accept majority of the students that interview.. so your definately in great shape if you got an interview.. just make sure you do decent at the interview and you should be seeing an acceptance couple weeks after! Overall, WVSOM is a great school, nice staff, facilities etc. Annette and Angie are by far some of the nicest people I've ever met! Downside is the out of state tuition cost and the rural area, anyways good luck!
 
hey guys,
I am currently a 1st year student at WVSOM. If you have any questions private message me or hit me with some email [email protected]. Best of luck.
 
I'm a current student as well, and if you have any questions feel free to send me a message to [email protected].

Or PM me on here, but my email is more reliable.
 
Doc Sheffer said:
I interviewed on 11/14 and I was told by Annette that they accept majority of the students that interview.. so your definately in great shape if you got an interview.. just make sure you do decent at the interview and you should be seeing an acceptance couple weeks after! Overall, WVSOM is a great school, nice staff, facilities etc. Annette and Angie are by far some of the nicest people I've ever met! Downside is the out of state tuition cost and the rural area, anyways good luck!
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i think that's true of many schools. i'd say if you get an interview your chances are at least over 50%, some schools up to 80/90%.

i canceled my interview for the 7th. as much as i like wvsom, i can't fathom affording the out of state tuition.
 
Is the status page not working for anyone else??? I input my password and username and hit submit and it takes me back to the same page, without showing me my status.. hrm?
 
about how long does it take to receive notice of interview/secondary after having Primary mailed for WVSOM? Just wondering 😉
 
MikeMD said:
about how long does it take to receive notice of interview/secondary after having Primary mailed for WVSOM? Just wondering 😉
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it took about 2 months for me, and i was in contact with an admission rep there that visited my school. I had to cancel my interview though.

good luck, you know yourself you're pretty late now
 
superfan56 said:
good luck, you know yourself you're pretty late now
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superfan, a little harsh, no? MikeMD, it is getting a little bit late but there's still a good chance! I wouldn't really start to worry until March, to be quite honest. Last year when I interviewed there it wasn't until April 21st, and because the class was full, I got waitlisted along with 40 other people. Because no/very few spaces opened up for fall 2007, we were offered admittance for 2008. Good luck!
 
umm...i dont know what i need to do to have my application complete?
all i have done is send in my primary from AACOMAS.
Now I have a Pin and ID number and i keep checking my status with them.
Is there a secondary application I need to fill out ??
WHERE IS IT?
 
MrMattOglesby said:
umm...i dont know what i need to do to have my application complete?
all i have done is send in my primary from AACOMAS.
Now I have a Pin and ID number and i keep checking my status with them.
Is there a secondary application I need to fill out ??
WHERE IS IT?
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you get a secondary only with an interview. If you get an invite, it'll give you the date on your status page, and if I remember correctly, they email the secondary. 🙂
 
meggielou said:
superfan, a little harsh, no? MikeMD, it is getting a little bit late but there's still a good chance! I wouldn't really start to worry until March, to be quite honest. Last year when I interviewed there it wasn't until April 21st, and because the class was full, I got waitlisted along with 40 other people. Because no/very few spaces opened up for fall 2007, we were offered admittance for 2008. Good luck!
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that's what it said in his MDapps. I didn't just say that for the heck of it, but it's kind of true. WVSOM is pretty slow.

MrMattOglesby said:
umm...i dont know what i need to do to have my application complete?
all i have done is send in my primary from AACOMAS.
Now I have a Pin and ID number and i keep checking my status with them.
Is there a secondary application I need to fill out ??
WHERE IS IT?
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exactly, they only send you a secondary if you are invited for an interview.
 
yea no hard feelings, I know i'm very late. I was planning on waiting until next year but got extremely antsy and decided to go for it anyway 😀

meggielou: do they often give acceptances for the following year if you're on a waitlist? I've never heard of that. Sounds sweet though.

Thanks again
 
Annette said it was the first time they rolled over the waitlist for the next year's class because they usually have a very small waitlist and are able to accept everyone on it. I guess they had a lot more people take seats in the class for 2011 than expected, so they rolled us over. That was one of the best phone calls I ever got! 😍
 
I'm looking for some insight on PBL and SBL from current students or any newly-accepted students who have decided which track their going to do. At this point, I'm not sure if I want to apply for PBL or just go with SBL. The PBL track seems very similar to the research program that I was in during undergrad (small groups, student-driven with some faculty direction) and I definitely like the shortened daily schedule. On the other hand, I like the structure of SBL and I think I learn best through lectures but the idea of being in lecture all day is a little off-putting. If anyone wants to weigh in with what they think are the pros and cons of either track, please do. 🙂

On a side note, is there a facebook group for the WVSOM class of 2012? I noticed in other threads that there are groups popping up for the class of 2012 at other schools and thought it might be nice if we had one too.
 
Just heard "Decision Deferred" due to MCAT. I'm planning to OWN it on January 26.

Sending out good karma to Oglesby and Meggielou.
I hope we get in! All this antici-------------------pation!!!

I called there yesterday and they had a 2 hour power outage all across campus. Said they had broken out the candles LOL...

They sound like super nice people to me.
 
sherruns said:
Just heard "Decision Deferred" due to MCAT. I'm planning to OWN it on January 26.

Sending out good karma to Oglesby and Meggielou.
I hope we get in! All this antici-------------------pation!!!

I called there yesterday and they had a 2 hour power outage all across campus. Said they had broken out the candles LOL...

They sound like super nice people to me.
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Would have been more funny if you said consti----urrrrr!---pation!
 
Razbrygrl3,
Congratulations on the acceptance.😀

Razbrygrl3 said:
I like the structure of SBL and I think I learn best through lectures.
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It sounds as if you have already answered your own question as to whether to apply to PBL or not. I was accepted into the PBL program for next year. I am a 2012'er as well. I chose that type of setting since I am currently in graduate school and have been learning that way for about 5 years now. That and I can't stand lectures. Always fall asleep. The most important thing is to choose the path where you feel like you learn well.

Razbrygrl3 said:
On a side note, is there a facebook group for the WVSOM class of 2012? I noticed in other threads that there are groups popping up for the class of 2012 at other schools and thought it might be nice if we had one too.
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Not sure. If not start one!!
 
😀 haha!!
 
I currently have five interviews 🙂, but my top two are WVSOM and KSOM. WVSOM seems to focus on primary care primarily. I'm going into general surgery. With this in mind, should WVSOM still be my first choice? Any opinions, I know it's ultimately my decision but I would appreciate any comments/views etc.
 
sherruns said:
Just heard "Decision Deferred" due to MCAT. I'm planning to OWN it on January 26.

Sending out good karma to Oglesby and Meggielou.
I hope we get in! All this antici-------------------pation!!!

I called there yesterday and they had a 2 hour power outage all across campus. Said they had broken out the candles LOL...

They sound like super nice people to me.
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as always, thanks for the good karma vibes. Good luck with the January MCAT, let us know how it goes!!
 
hey guys...i'm a first year here at WVSOM and if you have any questions about our school or the area in general (from the NJ area feel free to email me at [email protected].

good luck!!!
 
don't know if this helps, but I recently respectfully declined my wvsom interview (jan 29th) due to another acceptance... good luck all
 
I fell completely in love with this school. The facilities, the location...everything. Waiting is kiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiilling meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
 
Omg!

Accepted!
 
Is there anyway to find out who will be the interviewers before hand? I just wanna have a little bit info about these people. Plus, I want to send them thank you cards afterwards. Does anyone know?
 
CONGRATULATIONS SINGINFIFI!
:clap::banana::biglove::banana::clap::bow::bow::banana::biglove::laugh:
YOU DID IT!
woo hoo! happy dance!!!

come on MattOglesby and Meggielou!
Shout out! (hope you both get in!)
 
sherruns said:
CONGRATULATIONS SINGINFIFI!
:clap::banana::biglove::banana::clap::bow::bow::banana::biglove::laugh:
YOU DID IT!
woo hoo! happy dance!!!

come on MattOglesby and Meggielou!
Shout out! (hope you both get in!)
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Thanks, sherruns!!! But I'm already in at WVSOM, which is excellent... just waiting to hear about the getting off the waitlist at TouroCOM
 
meggielou said:
Thanks, sherruns!!! But I'm already in at WVSOM, which is excellent... just waiting to hear about the getting off the waitlist at TouroCOM
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that is so cool you just made my night!
 
Hey everyone. I just received an invite for an interview, and I wanted to know if anyone can recall what they were asked during their interview. Anything I should look out for?
 
hey..just another first year here at wvsom..if you have any questions please feel free to email me [email protected] . i'm going to lunch with those of you who are interviewing on friday...
 
just a quick question, so please don't ignore me. Is it possible to be interviewed without the LOR getting there? I think mine will be there a late due to some technical issues.
 
Gpan said:
just a quick question, so please don't ignore me. Is it possible to be interviewed without the LOR getting there? I think mine will be there a late due to some technical issues.
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yeah, I was interviewed without my premed committee letter. They were really nice about it and even let me use their phones to call my school to find out where it was. They just want the letter before they make a decision.
 
meggielou said:
yeah, I was interviewed without my premed committee letter. They were really nice about it and even let me use their phones to call my school to find out where it was. They just want the letter before they make a decision.
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ok wait a minute. why did you have to use their phone to call your school ? They wanted to know what happen to those letter right away on that interview day???
 
Gpan said:
ok wait a minute. why did you have to use their phone to call your school ? They wanted to know what happen to those letter right away on that interview day???
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no they weren't that pushy about it at all, it was just that my premed committee had promised that my letter would be out months before, so I had assumed all the schools had received it. When I interviewed a few months later, WVSOM still didn't have the letter, so they were nice enough to let me use their phone so I could call my school and ream them out. It turned out that the person in charge of actually typing up the letter after the committee met had gotten lazy and not done it yet. :scared: Great, huh? Anyway, it's all settled now, and I got in! 🙂
 
meggielou said:
no they weren't that pushy about it at all, it was just that my premed committee had promised that my letter would be out months before, so I had assumed all the schools had received it. When I interviewed a few months later, WVSOM still didn't have the letter, so they were nice enough to let me use their phone so I could call my school and ream them out. It turned out that the person in charge of actually typing up the letter after the committee met had gotten lazy and not done it yet. :scared: Great, huh? Anyway, it's all settled now, and I got in! 🙂
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That's great news. Congrat and thanks for helping me.🙂
 
I am interviewing on this Monday the 4th, is anyone else going to be there?
 
Incorporated into your interview is a whole host of things. You'll meet the dean, you'll get to see a class...they really do a good job in wooing their applicants.
If you're really passionate about rural medicine, make sure it comes through in your interview.
 
"I currently have five interviews 🙂, but my top two are WVSOM and KSOM. WVSOM seems to focus on primary care primarily. I'm going into general surgery. With this in mind, should WVSOM still be my first choice? Any opinions, I know it's ultimately my decision but I would appreciate any comments/views etc."

You can do anything after WVSOM. Yes, they're big on PCP and rural medicine, but the facilities are state-of-the-art, and you'll get a fantastic education there. Make WVSOM your first choice.
 
Does anybody have a copy of their match list?

...anybody?
 
I know WVSOM provides a link to their local housing directory once you've sent in your deposit so you can see what's available, but are there any resources to help you if you're looking for a room mate? Or are you just left to your own devices to figure it out? To any current students, how did you go about getting your housing or finding room mates, especially if you were coming from out of state and/or didn't have any one else (i.e. significant other or children) moving with you?
 
I have an interview on the 11th, anyone have any tips?
 
et2008 said:
I have an interview on the 11th, anyone have any tips?
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The first thing I would say is to just relax and not stress out. Like a lot of people have already said before, pretty much everyone you'll encounter during your interview day is really nice and will make you feel welcome. Make sure you're not late. I'd even go so far as to say don't be on time, be early. Angie and Annette in the Admissions Office are very nice and friendly so don't be afraid to strike up a conversation with them if you have any down time.

The rest of this is probably nothing you haven't heard or read before but review your application because your interviewers will know it well. Make sure you can elaborate on anything you mentioned in your application, especially if you think it makes you stand out. If there are any rough spots in your application and you get asked about them, just be upfront and honest about what happened. But put a positive spin on the situation by highlighting any improvements or any lessons you learned.

If you have time before or after your interview, sit in on a class, talk to some students, and take a look around town. It'll give you a chance to get some feedback about the school and see what's available to you in the area. I was the last person to be interviewed on the day I went so I used the extra time to look around town. It was my first time in Lewisburg and I liked it so I brought that up during my interview.

I don't know how frequently it has come up during interviews, but it never hurts to be up-to-date on current events involving health care and medicine.

Don't be afraid to ask the interviewers questions too. Since they're conducting interviews, they're probably extremely familiar with the school and can offer great insight or answer just about any questions you have about the school. I think it's always nice to ask a personal question about what they like to do for fun or what brought them to WVSOM or something like that, just as a little break from the ordinary.

If you haven't already done so, check out the Interview Feedback section under the Databases tab. There's a lot of good tips and advice.

Hope this helps. Good luck! 🙂
 
Current Students,

Did you actually take out the maximum loan amount ($78,214 for first year students, 2007-2008) approved by WVSOM?

It seems hard to believe that the cost of living in Lewisburg could be so high. I know tuition is around $50,000. Do you really need $28,000 more to live on? And $8471 for books seems high too.

About how much does it cost to live in Lewisburg for a year? Thank you.
 
Soca said:
Current Students,

Did you or have you actually take out the maximum loan amount ($78,214 for first year students, 2007-2008) approved by WVSOM?

It seems hard to believe that the cost of living in Lewisburg could be so high. I know tuition is around $50,000. Do you really need $28,000 more to live on? And $8471 for books seems high too.

About how much does it cost to live in Lewisburg for a year? Thank you.
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good question, I'd be interested to know this too. Anyone?
 
Soca said:
Current Students,

Did you or have you actually take out the maximum loan amount ($78,214 for first year students, 2007-2008) approved by WVSOM?

It seems hard to believe that the cost of living in Lewisburg could be so high. I know tuition is around $50,000. Do you really need $28,000 more to live on? And $8471 for books seems high too.

About how much does it cost to live in Lewisburg for a year? Thank you.
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I took out the max amount and I am really glad I did. I would say you really need to figure out where you are living first to figure out how much your rent will be for the year, mine is more than they budgeted for so I am glad that I have a little extra to cover that. Its also good that I took out the max because of car issues (which a lot of peole have had) and I've had some extra cash to do things like ski weekends, spring break and whatnot (you have to get out sometime!! and not having money for those things sucks). I think most people took out the max and you can always reduce what you take out later. I guess you really just have to figure out your budget and be careful. You might be surprised about the living costs here in Ltown. I do know some people who have ran out of money, so thats caused some problems..not sure if any of this makes sense sorry if it doesnt.
 
Soca said:
Current Students,

Did you or have you actually take out the maximum loan amount ($78,214 for first year students, 2007-2008) approved by WVSOM?

It seems hard to believe that the cost of living in Lewisburg could be so high. I know tuition is around $50,000. Do you really need $28,000 more to live on? And $8471 for books seems high too.

About how much does it cost to live in Lewisburg for a year? Thank you.
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I was looking at the cost as well and they give you $20,000 to live on and out of $8471 they budget $3000 for a new laptop. There is a really good breakdown of WVSOM's budget on their website in a pdf file somewhere under "Financial Aid." I suggest you look at that to figure out if you'll need to take out the whole amount.
 
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