WVSOM Discussion Thread 2008-2009

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I have been in pending status for officially 6 weeks now. I contacted the admissions office and they just said that I would be emailed once a status change occured. Anybody else have this happen to them?

 

[DrMattOglesby]

did anybody else receive a letter in the mail from WVSOM?
it was basically just asking me to apply to their school--which i hadnt previously considered.
i received the letter about two weeks ago.

 

[AmyWho]

Hey guys, what does it mean "decision deferred?" I've just got my very first email from WVSOM today with the login ID and Pin and found out that I was deferred. Is it bad? Should I call the office ask about why? And anyone has their phone number, other than the toll free? Thank you.

 

[rugger14]

did anybody else receive a letter in the mail from WVSOM?
it was basically just asking me to apply to their school--which i hadnt previously considered.
i received the letter about two weeks ago.

I got one of those too..ironically it was a few days after I cancelled my interview haha. I think they must have some sort of access to our addresses through AACOMAS perhaps

 

[bigLing2012]

Koojo,
Congratulations!!!😀. Welcome to WVSOM. I think you will really like it here better than VCOM anyway. Again, congratulations and relax in your remaining 'free' time.

 

[bigLing2012]

I was wondering, does anyone happen to know why wvsom doesn't recommend buying a mac laptop? i would like to buy one, and i don't think having one should be such a main concern. But it's a $2,000 investment, and i don't want to have regrets. If it's because of software compatibility, i was planning on installing the windows vista OS in addition to the apple OS. any input?

If you would rather have a Mac feel free to buy one. I am a student here and plenty of people use MAC Laptops with little to no problems. It seems the worst problem I've seen is an inability to download print drivers but that was resolved fairly quickly. Just make sure you have microsoft office and Adobe (pdf) since you will need to be able to view the powerpoints and pdf files provided from professors. Honestly at this point I wished I had a Mac and not a PC. Less problems and faster. Anyway, good luck and congratulations to all those that got in. PM me if you have any questions, will be happy to answer.

 

[thecooljb]

i'm going to musom. so, good luck to all those attending wvsom next fall.

 

[skiracr456]

Hello all. I just registered on this site and interviewed at WVSOM last Friday on Oct 17th. Received my acceptance letter today, so I'll be joining those starting next fall. I'd like to hear from those who'll be in the class of 2013 as well. Good luck to everyone who still needs to interview. The campus is very impressive and all the staff are wonderful. The interview was very laid back. They just asked me why I wanted to be a DO, whether I planned on pursuing primary care, and what would be the decision factor(s) between enrolling here versus another school. If you took the MCAT in September like me, they had me fax my most recent scores so the admissions committe could have them on file when reviewing my application yesterday. I released them to AACOMAS after I received them on Oct 7th, but it takes 3-4 weeks for the school to get them after that. The school is caught up on applications, so once you're interviewed they make a decision the following Tuesday. Once again, good luck.

Congratulations to you! Did your status page change? I interviewed last Wednesday and my status page still says decision pending with the Health and Technical Standards form listed and a link for it underneath it. I know I signed the form at the interview. So I am thinking this is really bad news. I guess I will have to call the school tomorrow 🙁 I thought I had a decent interview too 🙁

 

[tallgal0523]

I have been in pending status for officially 6 weeks now. I contacted the admissions office and they just said that I would be emailed once a status change occured. Anybody else have this happen to them?

I've been decision pending for three weeks but I guess I'll be waiting for about another month. When I called them they told me the same thing about once my status changed I would be emailed. Has anyone been offered an interview recently that has been decision pending for a few weeks now???

 

[cliquesh]

You guys think the school is worth checking out?

 

[AmyWho]

Anyone cares to help?

Hey guys, what does it mean "decision deferred?" I've just got my very first email from WVSOM today with the login ID and Pin and found out that I was deferred. Is it bad? Should I call the office ask about why? And anyone has their phone number, other than the toll free? Thank you.

 

[tallgal0523]

Anyone cares to help?

I think that means your application has been put on hold and they want to see other applications before they give you an interview but I may be wrong. You should call the toll free number and talk to Annette or email her (she responds to emails in a day).

 

[links0311]

I have an interview on the 5th of November and am pretty excited. Where did everyone stay when they went for their interview? Priceline has a decent deal for a Holiday Inn Express in Lewisburg, was going to try that.

-Links

 

[ph34r]

I have an interview on the 5th of November and am pretty excited. Where did everyone stay when they went for their interview? Priceline has a decent deal for a Holiday Inn Express in Lewisburg, was going to try that.

-Links

I stayed at the Hampton Inn while I was there. I think it was about 90$ a night, a little pricey, but I enjoyed my stay. The bed was really comfortable =). They had a complimentary breakfast every morning (mainly pastries, but some eggs and sausage, as well). Annette even picked me up from the hotel, which was pretty cool.

 

[Spooner13]

I have an interview on the 5th of November and am pretty excited. Where did everyone stay when they went for their interview? Priceline has a decent deal for a Holiday Inn Express in Lewisburg, was going to try that.

-Links

"Remember, remember the 5th of November". Sorry when I saw your post I had to throw that quote in (V for Vendetta).

Good luck on your interview. I hope it goes well.

 

[kdmt7]

I have an interview on the 5th of November and am pretty excited. Where did everyone stay when they went for their interview? Priceline has a decent deal for a Holiday Inn Express in Lewisburg, was going to try that.

-Links

I stayed at the holiday inn express and I thought it was very nice. The beds were comfortable and they had a good free breakfast that included; fruit, yogurt, some eggs, biscuits, cinnamon rolls, cereal etc. It is a brand new hotel so it is very clean.

 

[PupsterDO]

I was accepted last Tuesday! I will be attending next fall!

 

[punkiedad]

Hey everyone....first time poster on this thread....I got a phone call form Angie for an interview on the 5th. Of course I accepted and was excited. Read through all the posts here and was even more excited. Everyone really seems to rave about the people and the facilities......

Checked the website and it said "denied class full". thought this is either a really good thing that they had a spot and called me?? Or am I denied already?

Thought I would get everyones thoughts before I called.....any thoughts would be helpful.

thanks.

Sorry everyone.....I had the wrong term checked.....Guess I was a little TOO EXCITED....Anyone else interviewing the 5th?

 

[tallgal0523]

Hey everyone....first time poster on this thread....I got a phone call form Angie for an interview on the 5th. Of course I accepted and was excited. Read through all the posts here and was even more excited. Everyone really seems to rave about the people and the facilities......

Checked the website and it said "denied class full". thought this is either a really good thing that they had a spot and called me?? Or am I denied already?

Thought I would get everyones thoughts before I called.....any thoughts would be helpful.

thanks.



































































Sorry everyone.....I had the wrong term checked.....Guess I was a little TOO EXCITED....Anyone else interviewing the 5th?

Denied class full? What does that even mean? How long were you decision pending before you got an interview?

 

[medready]

hey guys I need to know if you think its too late to apply to WVCOM? thanks in advance

 

[Razbrygrl3]

hey guys I need to know if you think its too late to apply to WVCOM? thanks in advance

It's never really "too late" to apply here. If you're looking to be admitted next year, it's certainly better to apply sooner rather than later. But WVSOM will interview anyone they think is qualified, even if the class is for the upcoming year is full. If that's the case, they'll let you know when you interview and if you do get accepted, they'll offer you a spot in the following year's class. I know a few people in the first-year class now who applied late during the 2006-2007 cycle and when they interviewed, the incoming class of 2007 was already full so they were accepted to matriculate in 2008.

That said, I have no idea how many people have already been accepted and will be attending next year. But going off of my experience from last year, it's definitely not too late to apply now and be accepted to start in 2009.

 

[medready]

thanks for your advice Razbrygrl3

 

[kdmt7]

I am just curious if anyone has the latest residency list for WVSOM? I used the search function but could only find older matches.

 

[koojo]

Great, now to those who are accepted, join the WVSOM 2013 facebook group 🙂 :
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/group.php?gid=35686181554

 

[becool5]

Hello Everyone, I am scheduled to interview tomorrow. I am really excited. WVSOM seems like a great school and that has definitely been reinforced by coming on this forum. Congrats to those who have been accepted. I hope my interview goes well.

 

[koojo]

Congrats on the interview, you'll do fine. Enjoy the school, I'm sure you'll love it.

 

[Silverz26]

I have an interview on the 5th of November and am pretty excited. Where did everyone stay when they went for their interview? Priceline has a decent deal for a Holiday Inn Express in Lewisburg, was going to try that.

-Links

hey! i have an interview on nov 5th also! i am in the afternoon interview group, are you? either way i'm assuming we will be on the same tour and lunch!

 

[Silverz26]

Hey everyone....first time poster on this thread....I got a phone call form Angie for an interview on the 5th. Of course I accepted and was excited. Read through all the posts here and was even more excited. Everyone really seems to rave about the people and the facilities......

Checked the website and it said "denied class full". thought this is either a really good thing that they had a spot and called me?? Or am I denied already?

Thought I would get everyones thoughts before I called.....any thoughts would be helpful.

thanks.


Sorry everyone.....I had the wrong term checked.....Guess I was a little TOO EXCITED....Anyone else interviewing the 5th?

I have an interview that day also!!!!!!

 

[1troy]

just got an interview invitation on dec. 5. Is it late in the process? hope class is not full by then.

 

[Cp22kjer]

just got an interview invitation on dec. 5. Is it late in the process? hope class is not full by then.

It is later but the class will certainly not be full. There's plenty of time for you.

 

[bbqggj]

I have been in pending status for officially 6 weeks now. I contacted the admissions office and they just said that I would be emailed once a status change occured. Anybody else have this happen to them?

I got the notification on 9/18/08. Has been decision pending since then! Bluhh

By the way, what does it mean by decision pending? Do we need to submit sth else?

 

[ejay1518]

I got an e-mail for an interview invite for 12/05/08...but I never sent in a secondary nor did i pay my application fee; I don't know if I even sent in the correct letters of recommendation to them...do you guys think they sent me the e-mail by mistake???

On the other hand I don't know much about this school...but do they review primaries and then based on that if they like you they invite you for an interview and a secondary?

I hope the latter is the case because with my luck and my uncanny ability of sucking at life...I never know🙁

 

[kdmt7]

I got an e-mail for an interview invite for 12/05/08...but I never sent in a secondary nor did i pay my application fee; I don't know if I even sent in the correct letters of recommendation to them...do you guys think they sent me the e-mail by mistake???

On the other hand I don't know much about this school...but do they review primaries and then based on that if they like you they invite you for an interview and a secondary?

I hope the latter is the case because with my luck and my uncanny ability of sucking at life...I never know🙁

They review the primary first and then give you an interview in which you need to have the secondary submitted before you arrive for the interview. Congrats, you interview on 12/05!

 

[rugger14]

I got an e-mail for an interview invite for 12/05/08...but I never sent in a secondary nor did i pay my application fee; I don't know if I even sent in the correct letters of recommendation to them...do you guys think they sent me the e-mail by mistake???

On the other hand I don't know much about this school...but do they review primaries and then based on that if they like you they invite you for an interview and a secondary?

I hope the latter is the case because with my luck and my uncanny ability of sucking at life...I never know🙁

it definitely is the latter.
worked out for me since I didn't have to spend $ for the secondary after cancelling my interview..good luck to everyone interviewing! and wow, 12/5? nice, I only had 2 weeks between notification and interview..

 

[ejay1518]

Thanks for the help! i gotta start reading up on WVSOM...never heard of it before...

 

[koojo]

Thanks for the help! i gotta start reading up on WVSOM...never heard of it before...

Ya, and write up that secondary and send them the moolla!

 

[em73837]

I also just received notice that i have an interview on 12/8. I was wondering if anyone from the Long Island/NYC area has gone on an interview there and if so, where they flew out of/in to for the best rates. Also, any advice on hotels in the area?

Congrats to everyone else receiving interviews!

 

[ModernChemistry]

I have been in pending status for officially 6 weeks now. I contacted the admissions office and they just said that I would be emailed once a status change occured. Anybody else have this happen to them?

I'm in the same situation... got the email to look at their status website on september 17 and still looking at "In Process - Decision Pending" . hmm😕

 

[ejay1518]

I also just received notice that i have an interview on 12/8. I was wondering if anyone from the Long Island/NYC area has gone on an interview there and if so, where they flew out of/in to for the best rates. Also, any advice on hotels in the area?

Congrats to everyone else receiving interviews!

I'm from the same area...I'm thinking about driving...6 hours each way🙁 at least...but I don't know. In the interview e-mail they give you a link for nearest hotels and stuff on the bottom.

 

[kdmt7]

does anyone have any information on the housing in the Lewisburg area?

 

[Razbrygrl3]

I hope all of you that interviewed today did well. And I also hope you enjoyed the little Halloween show during the histology lecture you came to during the tour. I had no idea that was going to happen and was wondering why some of the PBLers and second-years were hanging out in the back of the classroom. I was thoroughly surprised and entertained!

 

[1troy]

hey guys,

do you think the outofstate tuition is ridiculous? If I get accepted to WVSOM, how much would I be in debt afterwards? How many outofstaters are accepted and picked WVSOM as their school so far?

Just wondering..

 

[kdmt7]

hey guys,

do you think the outofstate tuition is ridiculous? If I get accepted to WVSOM, how much would I be in debt afterwards? How many outofstaters are accepted and picked WVSOM as their school so far?

Just wondering..

It is very expensive, but for me it will be worth it since my family lives nearby (north carolina) and VCOM put me on their "still interested but want to review more applicants first" list. So I will probably be going there next year and can't wait, it is a great school. I may be applying for some government aid since I am planning on going into primary care which should help a little.

 

[ejay1518]

Hey does anyone know where I find information on WVSOM such as class size, board pass rate, match lists, average board scores, etc.?

 

[Razbrygrl3]

If anyone is interviewing on Friday (11/7), I'll be one of the current students taking you guys out to lunch! So come prepared to ask any candid questions you have about WVSOM, what it's like to be a student here, or anything else that's on your mind.

See you on Friday! 😀

 

[AmyWho]

For those have decision pending, how long have you guys had that status? I've recently been changed from decision deferred to decision pending. I'm not sure if it's a good news though. Maybe they have finally come to the decision to reject me instead of deferring me 🙁

 

[ejay1518]

Can someone please clarify for me what letters of rec WVSOM requires and also its class size?

 

[koojo]

Can someone please clarify for me what letters of rec WVSOM requires and also its class size?

Have you checked out their website?? All the information is there.

Incase you haven't, class size is 200.

Two (2) Evaluation letters: one from an osteopathic physician (DO) and one from a Pre-med advisor or Pre-med advisory committee or approved science faculty member, via mail on college or business letterhead. Virtual evaluations are also accepted.

 

[Hajir007]

Considering that WVSOM is very focus on primary care and service to non-urban areas, I was wondering if anyone knows whether WVSOM would be a good fit for me if I were to want get my specialty in surgery let say. Is it possible to go for it from WVSOM? Or will it be a problem. Thank you

 

[koojo]

Considering that WVSOM is very focus on primary care and service to non-urban areas, I was wondering if anyone knows whether WVSOM would be a good fit for me if I were to want get my specialty in surgery let say. Is it possible to go for it from WVSOM? Or will it be a problem. Thank you

When I was having lunch with the current students on interview day, I asked them how many students were going into primary care, and they said that a lot of the students were going into a specialty.