shnooks952 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Hey All! I started this forum for those looking to enter Midwestern University - Downers Grove, IL starting next summer 2014. I wanted to begin this forum so that all of us interested in this PA Program can come together to talk about EVERYTHING & ANYTHING! Applications, application process, interviews, interview tips, stats, support, application decisions, to celebrate getting an interview or an admission, you name it! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agallione Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Have you heard anything yet? I applied last year and did not receive an interview, but I reapplied and submitted my CASPA a few weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shnooks952 Posted July 24, 2013 Author Share Posted July 24, 2013 Hey! Nope not yet... but I only applied recently! And I recieved my confirmation that they had received everything for my application on July 17th. I applied last year as well, but due to not having a pre req finished soon enough, I was rejected :(. So my fingers are crossed this year! But I remember on last years forum that someone mentioned they received a rejection letter two weeks after applying... perhaps no news is good news. I'm not expecting to hear anything til hopefully around October. One girl I know who applied 2 years ago applied in July, and received an interview October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shnooks952 Posted July 24, 2013 Author Share Posted July 24, 2013 Also, if anyone has received an interview, can you perhaps post some stats, work exp, volunteer exp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shnooks952 Posted July 28, 2013 Author Share Posted July 28, 2013 ??? Anyone else looking to apply here that's heard anything about interviews yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smansoor34 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Applied and my application was received on July 24th. I also applied last year but was rejected a month before classes started for the 2013 cycle in June. It was hard waiting but I've learned not to keep my hopes up too high. It's better to just sit back and relax. Good luck shnooks952 and everyone else! Hopefully we can be future classmates. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shnooks952 Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share Posted July 31, 2013 Yeah... that's what makes me nervous is that we may not hear until february! Im also thinking of applying to the branch out in az, as well as thinking of taking the gre one more time in the next few weeks. Although, what I like about mwu in il is that they look at your whole app and not just at certain parts. Good luck to you too smansoor34! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okadam Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Actually, Midwestern's pretty quick...I submitted my app last year by the end of June, and I got an interview invite mid-August for an interview on Sept. 14th (that was the first round of interviews, I think), and they told me I got in by Oct. 1st. I'm not going there, but if you want some insight on interviews/stats/etc., feel free to PM me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shnooks952 Posted August 1, 2013 Author Share Posted August 1, 2013 Yeah?? It's great to hear other's viewpoints on their experience with applying! I've heard both, that they can be quick, like you've mentioned, but other times it takes then awhile. Do you have any recommendations for the gre? Im way above the 50% mark in verbal and the essay section, its the quantitative area that I didn't do so well in. It was my first section and I freaked a bit... would u recommend taking the gre again in the next few weeks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patachok Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Yeah?? It's great to hear other's viewpoints on their experience with applying! I've heard both, that they can be quick, like you've mentioned, but other times it takes then awhile. Do you have any recommendations for the gre? Im way above the 50% mark in verbal and the essay section, its the quantitative area that I didn't do so well in. It was my first section and I freaked a bit... would u recommend taking the gre again in the next few weeks? Midwestern is HUGE about GRE. if you want to stand a chance, absolutely retake! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shnooks952 Posted August 4, 2013 Author Share Posted August 4, 2013 Thanks so much Patachok! Ill def start planning then to take it in about three weeks, cause I dont wanna wait too in case I hear from them. Thanks again :)i Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shnooks952 Posted August 13, 2013 Author Share Posted August 13, 2013 Anyone heard from mwu yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knic Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I received an interview invite last Friday (8/9). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shnooks952 Posted August 13, 2013 Author Share Posted August 13, 2013 Congrats!!! Do u mind me asking when u applied and ur stats? Maybe that can help give us all a good idea of what specifically they look for if u dont mind me asking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knic Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Thanks! My app was mailed in the beginning of July. I have a 3.98 cGPA, 3.95 sGPA, and ~1000 hours HCE. My GRE was 160 quant, 158 qual, 4.5 writing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agallione Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 When was your CASPA verified? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knic Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I submitted 6/28 and it was verified 7/2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmagraw Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 knic, when are you interviewing? I will be there 9/13! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knic Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Yup I will be there 9/13 too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiamaka Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 knic....Congrats on your interview. Your scores are pretty high. How did you study for the GRE if you don't me asking? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knic Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 @chiamaka Thanks. I bought 2 books (Barrons & Princeton Review) and looked through those. I felt pretty good about math so I just reviewed some concepts like geometry that I had trouble with when I took a practice test. For verbal, I bought 500 vocab flashcards (Kaplan) and memorized those. I also made flashcards for some vocab words I didn't know on practice tests. I took all the practice tests in the books and also took the 2 on the GRE website. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shnooks952 Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 Wow Knic, you've officially set the bar high! I'm taking the GRE in a few weeks again I've decided. Thanks for your study tips! Anyone else that's received an interview, if you're willing, can you post your stats, when you applied and such please??? Thanks so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lehman20 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Did you receive the interview invitation through the mail or email? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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msmagraw Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Sure, GPA 3.67, science GPA 3.81, about 1000 hours direct patient care and my GRE was 162V, 156Q, 4.5A. I submitted my CASPA application 7/31, got a confirmation of receipt from Midwestern 8/1 and an interview invite via email 8/13. Hope this is helpful, good luck to all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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