Congrats! I just had mine for TUSPM and New York a few weeks ago. Did you take the MCAT?
Hi! How was your interview for TUSPM?? Just curious because I have mine tomorrow morning. Did they say anything how long to expect to hear back as well?
Hello! I'm sorry for the late reply, good luck on your interview though! The person who interviewed me was so nice her interview questions flowed more of a conversation than an interview, if that makes sense, so it really calmed me down since I'm the type of person to get a little bit nervous during interviews.
Thats awesome! How were your interviews? I took the MCAT last summer!
I just got an interview there too and I'm wondering the same.
Hello I am a first year at WesternU and wanted to first start by saying congrats on getting your interviews! Because of the Covid situation, we have moved from on site interviews to Zoom interviews with the faculty and staff. As far as tips go for interviewing at WesternU, my recommendation is to look over your application and be prepared to talk about weaknesses such as a bad grade and explain them honestly and earnestly. It really depends on who you get for the interview but going to the interview feedback page of SDN is helpful. Also if this is your first time interviewing anywhere, keep in mind STAR. This link gives more of an in-depth look but basically if you are asked a question you want to come up with an example and explain your role, what you did, and the outcome that came out of it. I really would like to emphasize STAR for your interviews because it is an invaluable skill for your future. If either of you have any questions don't feel intimidated and message me if you have anything personal you don't want to post!
I agree!! I had my interview last week and was accepted and they do emphasize the STAR method!!
Thanks so much!! I have never heard of that method so it's nice to hear this ahead of time, I will definitely be trying to implement this in my interview. Are there any special parts about Western that they love to highlight in the interview? I feel like since we can't be on campus its hard to get a feel for what is important to them.
Look over the mission and do research on the school. Just be yourself during the interview!
You want to be honest on why you failed, for myself I stretched myself out too thin, and show there is an upward trend. One bad grade does not define who you are, the actions that proceed after the failure demonstrates your character and work ethic. I can't tell you how much weight they put on it but if I were to put myself in the interviewer's shoes I would like an explanation, how you dealt with this obstacle, and what you will do in the future so this won't happen again (the bad grade could be a good example to use the STAR method mentioned previously.)
I understand that! I can definitely highlight the changes I made and the improvements within my grades. I've been reviewing the STAR method and think its extremely helpful in easily summarizing situations. Thanks!
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They will probably know. It will not look bad. Maybe someone will ask, but you have a reasonable explanation already. Your GPA stats are good enough for nobody to care about you being reapplicant.
Unfortunately for this cycle, midwestern was the only school that was the most reasonable for my situation however I do plan on applying to at least 5 more schools in the upcoming cycle
When were you placed on the waitlist?
May 21st
I unfortunately haven't heard of any movement since then. I'll let you know If I do though!
What acceptance rate does it make?
