sartort Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I recall Mariah saying at my interview that the online portion starts in May, and students go to Seattle in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corpsman2PA Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I recall Mariah saying at my interview that the online portion starts in May, and students go to Seattle in July. Online A/P starts in March. And yes, Seattle in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sartort Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Thanks for the correction! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aimhye Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 This may be a silly question, but is there water available, either by cup or bottle during the interviews? Just wondering if it is acceptable to bring a bottle of water into the interview to take sips from for that potential dry mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToppDog Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 This may be a silly question, but is there water available, either by cup or bottle during the interviews? Just wondering if it is acceptable to bring a bottle of water into the interview to take sips from for that potential dry mouth. Yes :) you can brink a bottle or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sartort Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 They had a water cooler full of water with plastic cups. Some people brought the cups into the interview rooms. They also had sodas at lunch. It didn't say in the e-mail I got beforehand that there would be breakfast so I had mine before I got there, but they did have a breakfast set-up too and plenty of time to eat while you talk with other applicants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aimhye Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Thanks, that's helpful to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracie A. Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 I was wondering if you could share anything about what the group activities have been in the past for the selection conference? Thank you! Tracie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corpsman2PA Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 I was wondering if you could share anything about what the group activities have been in the past for the selection conference? Thank you!Tracie Have a presentation prepared to share in front of the class (5 mins or so), on the spot, on something medically related to Washington's underserved healthcare laws. Just kidding. There isn't a group activity per se, but you should have received an email saying what the day will be like (I think). Introductions, a written test, group interviews throughout the day, lunch with current students, etc. Trust me, just be yourself and don't try to anticipate anything. Its a great experience to say the least. They're not there to trip you up or make you stumble and fumble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sartort Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 The "group activities" at the Seattle interview, besides the group interviews, were information sessions basically. The group had 30 something people and was split in half, so half of the applicants were interviewing in a 3-person group with 2 faculty members and the other half was in the main room either chatting and eating or learning about the program/financial aid. The only time you "present" information to the group is during introductions when you tell the room who you are, etc. You should have your list of who will interview you before the intros too, so you can see who you will be talking to and meet the other applicants you will be in the interview group with to feel more comfortable. Every one of my interviewers was incredibly nice, but it is an exhausting day so get a really good nights rest beforehand. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaswitzer Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 I have a question for the current MEDEX student regarding financial advice... I have been worrying alot about what kind of funding I am going to have to have on hand during the initial Summer semester. I read in the information from the college recently that we would not be expected to pay any fees until July 12th, but am still curious as to when/if I should be taking out a private loan since I may not hear back from FAFSA until close to that first part of July. I have never taken out a loan for anything before so my ignorance is not doing my anxiety any favors. Any advice is very much appreciated!! Thanks in advance. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kempoguy Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 I have a question for the current MEDEX student regarding financial advice... I have been worrying alot about what kind of funding I am going to have to have on hand during the initial Summer semester. I read in the information from the college recently that we would not be expected to pay any fees until July 12th, but am still curious as to when/if I should be taking out a private loan since I may not hear back from FAFSA until close to that first part of July. I have never taken out a loan for anything before so my ignorance is not doing my anxiety any favors. Any advice is very much appreciated!! Thanks in advance. :) That was a huge point of anxiety for me as well. The key thing is to get the FAFSA done asap if you haven't already done it. Unfortunately the UW only allows you to take loans out to the max that THEY determine you need. That is very irritating. If all goes well you should receive your financial aid packet in late June. Money will be disbursed shortly before the first day of class or thereafter. If you know that you will need to take out loans start your research now and get your taxes done. I received about half in federal loans and half in private loans. I didn't have too much trouble with the financial aid office but some of my classmates did. You need to stay on top of them to make sure you get all of the money you can get. Save your receipts for any equipment, computers, programs etc that you buy for school. This could increase your budget that the UW determines. If you are still working pull as many overtime shifts as possible and save that money. The didactic year is challenging financially but the clinical year can be extremely painful if you have to travel as much as I have so far. I know that the financial stuff is stressful. Just try and stay focused. You have enough stress to worry about in the next two years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaswitzer Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Thank you!! This is all excellent advice that I'm releived to say I am already on top of for the most part. Thank you again for offering the kind words... I suppose I will bite the bullet and start hunting down private loans. Appreciate the response! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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