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Starting thread. App submitted first week of January 2017. Anyone else apply or planning to?
No which means I've probably been put in the waitlist, or they most likely won't accept me.Have you heard back from them yet?
500 MCATWhat were your stats like? If you don't mind me asking. Wanted a better idea of where I stand.
In the thread from last year they said they start giving out acceptances in the beginning of February. So you should hear back within a four week period or something might be holding back your acceptanceI heard from the IMS concentration that they start reviewing applications at the end of February. I would imagine the general MMS would be after that.
sGPA: 3.30sCongrats! What were your stats like?
How long did it take to hear back? ThanksI was accepted
How long did it take to hear back? Thanks
on what?Any updates?
On people applying/being accepted? Does anyone know what percent of people they accept?on what?
I think that's something you ask the admissions office. Does anyone know the pros and cons of ims vs anatomy concentration in terms of helpfulness in application to med school? Is it a matter of which is more interesting to the individual?On people applying/being accepted? Does anyone know what percent of people they accept?
On people applying/being accepted? Does anyone know what percent of people they accept?
I think that's something you ask the admissions office. Does anyone know the pros and cons of ims vs anatomy concentration in terms of helpfulness in application to med school? Is it a matter of which is more interesting to the individual?
Thank you! That was very helpful. I think that because there is not direct linkage, I would not choose IMS/preprofessional over anatomy. I love learning body parts heeheeI believe IMS used to be more of an actual SMP where you would take classes alongside the MD students and are guaranteed a spot in the next class if you meet certain requirements. The class size was significantly smaller and they would pick from students who applied to MCOM. Apparently they've changed the program and do not provide the direct linkage anymore. When I went to the open house last fall they didn't tell us anything about the IMS program, but they told us that choosing the anatomy concentration vs the pre-professional track would just be based on personal preference. There seemed to be no advantage/disadvantage in picking either of the concentrations it's just whichever you prefer. More people tend to choose the pre-professional track though.
Stats?Mailed in app 3/20
App Complete 3/22
Accepted 3/23
Good luck to all who apply!
Can you apply without an MCAT/GRE?
My application was marked complete on March 16th. It has been two weeks and I havent heard back from them. How long does it usually take?
My stats
cGPA: 3.47
sGPA: 3.65
GRE: 297 (the minimum they require)
I have lots of EC's and volunteering, including shadowing as well.
cGPA: 3.22
sGPA: 3.05
MCAT: 507
I've been working full time as a clinical research assistant for the past 8 months.
I mailed out my application and received an email saying my secondary application was complete 4/11.
This rolling admission thing kills me.
For the personal statement, it is typical to use the same personal statement written for medical school but modified slightly to explain why you are electing to do the USF MSMS program? They also state we should include a resume. I have a 7 page CV that outlines in detail everything I have done. Did anyone submit a lengthy CV? Finally, the information page states 2 letters of recommendation are required -- would it be helpful to include more than 2 if the writers know you in a thorough capacity?
Thanks for any insight!
I got accepted today!Your MCAT is very competitive for the program. However, even though both GPAs are above the minimum for application, they are just a tad shy of last year's matriculating average (3.35). Still, I'd imagine you could hear back soon, good luck!
For the personal statement, it is typical to use the same personal statement written for medical school but modified slightly to explain why you are electing to do the USF MSMS program? They also state we should include a resume. I have a 7 page CV that outlines in detail everything I have done. Did anyone submit a lengthy CV? Finally, the information page states 2 letters of recommendation are required -- would it be helpful to include more than 2 if the writers know you in a thorough capacity?
Thanks for any insight!
Can we choose to exclude/include certain science courses for the science GPA spreadsheet? I've heard of members from previous years doing it. Also, anyone know if we can calculate based on AACOMAS science GPA courses? (nutrition, pharmacology, etc)
Okay cool thanks, I took an advanced biochem course over the summer and got a C+ in it... Didn't know if they would look at me negatively if I chose not to report it in the science gpa calculator. I'm really hoping to get into this program, I've actually been planning on attending this program for years now. My brother graduated from this program in 2012 and he just matched for orthopedic surgery last month.I certainly excluded some courses that didn't help my GPA calculation. You really only have to report the standard pre-reqs.
As for the other courses you want to include, here is a quote from the application page:
"...You may also include courses in anatomy, biochemistry, biophysics, biotechnology, botany, cell biology, ecology, entomology, genetics, histology, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, neuroscience, physiology, physical chemistry, molecules and cells, astronomy, physics, and thermodynamics."
Okay cool thanks, I took an advanced biochem course over the summer and got a C+ in it... Didn't know if they would look at me negatively if I chose not to report it in the science gpa calculator. I'm really hoping to get into this program, I've actually been planning on attending this program for years now. My brother graduated from this program in 2012 and he just matched for orthopedic surgery last month.
Any thoughts on my stats/odds of getting in?
Cum. GPA: 3.36
Sci. GPA: 3.40
GRE: 305 (prioritized studying for MCAT..didn't do so well on GRE)
Thanks I really hope I get in! I'm currently studying (although hard to study when unsure where I'm going for grad school) for the MCAT, my date is June 30th. I was originally supposed to take it March 30th but realized I wasn't prepared enough and was just rushing to take it for the sake of admission to graduate schools. Took a few weeks off and studied for the GRE instead.Stats looks good to get in. Make sure to get your app in ASAP. If you prioritized MCAT, did you do better on that?