WEST VIRGINIA University of Charleston 2017-2018 Cycle

[ilygurlie]

26 minutes ago, dsheppard2 said:

 

Well, I heard back and I will not be invited for an interview. I will talk with Pam to see where I need to improve. I'm guessing I wasn't invited because I do not have a ton of volunteer experience.


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I'm sorry to hear that! I had maybe about 400-500ish volunteer hours. 

[rvolk17]

21 hours ago, abp_520 said:

Hey thanks for the info! May I ask when you submitted ? 

Absolutely, I submitted my supplemental on June 27th and received the invitation on the 29th! Feel free to keep me updated!

 

Ryan

[Dmorriston]

I received my interview invite today for August 9-10 (submitted my supplemental application on 6/22). Looking forward to meeting everyone!

[Giff4]

I'm so happy to see everyone so excited for the interviews and process. It'll be such a great experience with the school and meeting you all! 

[Speciwoman]

I am flying in for the August 9/10 interview. Getting into WV on the 8th! Would love to get together to meet up with other candidates! I'm staying at the Sheraton four points. Looking forward to meeting everyone! Good luck during interview season! 

[abp_520]

Best of luck to everyone interviewing! 

[leggopaschool]

Just got invited for an interview for Aug 28-29. Sent in my supplemental on 6/23.

Did anyone get an interview date between the 8/9 and 8/28 dates?

[DStillwagon]

I just got my invite too for 8/28 and 8/29! 

[smythso]

If I got an interview last year, should I re-write my supplemental completely? Or submit the same one since it got me an interview last year? What does everyone think? Thank you.

[twototango]

On 7/5/2017 at 3:41 PM, leggopaschool said:

Just got invited for an interview for Aug 28-29. Sent in my supplemental on 6/23.

Did anyone get an interview date between the 8/9 and 8/28 dates?

Hi! There is talk that there will be another interview session August 22-23.

[twototango]

1 hour ago, smythso said:

If I got an interview last year, should I re-write my supplemental completely? Or submit the same one since it got me an interview last year? What does everyone think? Thank you.

If you think the supplemental you wrote last year is still relevant and well-written, you don't necessarily have to change it. Just know that the criteria to be granted an interview has changed this year, so if you were invited for an interview last year it doesn't automatically mean you will get one this year. If you think there is room for improvement, I would re-write it :)

[athompson]

Hi Everyone!

I will be attending the August 9th/10th interview session. I submitted my CASPA May 28th and my supplementary application a couple weeks after. 

Can't wait!

[vucious]

I'm about to submit my CASPA application tomorrow.  Can anyone tell me what is needed for the supplemental application?  I'm trying to get an idea of how much time is needed since the deadline is quickly approaching.

[DStillwagon]

2 hours ago, smythso said:

If I got an interview last year, should I re-write my supplemental completely? Or submit the same one since it got me an interview last year? What does everyone think? Thank you.

I changed mine a little bit, but essentially mine was the same. I was invited to interview again, so take that for what it's worth. 

[YooperPA]

I'm about to submit my CASPA application tomorrow.  Can anyone tell me what is needed for the supplemental application?  I'm trying to get an idea of how much time is needed since the deadline is quickly approaching.

It is two short essays, it shouldn't take you long.

[ldarmst]

4 hours ago, smythso said:

If I got an interview last year, should I re-write my supplemental completely? Or submit the same one since it got me an interview last year? What does everyone think? Thank you.

I personally would change it just cause they have the ability to see last year's application and if they notice you kept the same essay, that may count against you in a major way. 

[twototango]

11 hours ago, vucious said:

I'm about to submit my CASPA application tomorrow.  Can anyone tell me what is needed for the supplemental application?  I'm trying to get an idea of how much time is needed since the deadline is quickly approaching.

When I wrote mine it was 2 pages long, double spaced. It depends on how quick you are in regards to writing/ applying. Are you a perfectionist that agonizes over every sentence? If not, it shouldn't take you long at all! :)

[juliaa012]

Got my interview invite for August 28th-29th! So excited! Who else will be there?? 

[smythso]

19 hours ago, twototango said:

If you think the supplemental you wrote last year is still relevant and well-written, you don't necessarily have to change it. Just know that the criteria to be granted an interview has changed this year, so if you were invited for an interview last year it doesn't automatically mean you will get one this year. If you think there is room for improvement, I would re-write it :)

Thanks for responding! Do you know what part of the criteria changed? I don't remember the exact percentages from last year.

[twototango]

On 7/7/2017 at 7:09 PM, smythso said:

Thanks for responding! Do you know what part of the criteria changed? I don't remember the exact percentages from last year.

I'm sorry, I don't! Pam just told me it's based on a point system and that they made it harder this year to qualify for an interview just because we anticipated many more applicants this cycle.

Are you talking about the application analysis process in regards to "percentages"?

[kgreeffpa]

Super late to this party, but I'll be interviewing on the 17th-18th if anyone wants to grab lunch before either of the days to maybe shake the nerves a bit! :) look forward to meeting you all! 

[Kristyariel94]

Super late to this party, but I'll be interviewing on the 17th-18th if anyone wants to grab lunch before either of the days to maybe shake the nerves a bit! :) look forward to meeting you all! 

Yes! Let's do it!


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[twototango]

Looking forward to meeting all of you that are coming the 17th-18th!!! 

If you're staying at Four Points, you're walking distance from Capitol Street (Charleston's downtown) and there are plenty of options there :) Some things I'll mention...my favorite for casual eating is Pies & Pints,  Ellen's has delicious homemade ice cream, and Taylor Books is a cute coffee shop with really good scones, muffins, quiches, etc. 

Steph

[Jdabrowski]

Good luck to all interviewing this first round! Let us know how it goes and all the details :)

[Jdabrowski]

Thought I would throw this out there again, I booked my hotel at the Sheraton and the room that was left for me has 2 full beds. Does anyone (preferably female) want to share a room to split cost? Send me a message!