sabella57 Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 Hello everyone! Thought I would get this page started so we can help each other out through this process. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabella57 Posted May 2, 2021 Author Share Posted May 2, 2021 Does anyone know where to pay the supplemental fee? I can't find any mention of it on their website, but on CASPA, they indicate there is a fee that must be paid in order to be considered complete. Also, they stress on the prerequisite page that only one course can be matched to each prereq. At my school microbiology was separated into two separate courses, the lecture and lab. Can I match both to the prereq? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinaRocketfish Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 4 hours ago, sabella57 said: Does anyone know where to pay the supplemental fee? I can't find any mention of it on their website, but on CASPA, they indicate there is a fee that must be paid in order to be considered complete. Also, they stress on the prerequisite page that only one course can be matched to each prereq. At my school microbiology was separated into two separate courses, the lecture and lab. Can I match both to the prereq? Could you possibly be thinking about Western Michigan University? This post is for Western U in California. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabella57 Posted May 2, 2021 Author Share Posted May 2, 2021 6 hours ago, TinaRocketfish said: Could you possibly be thinking about Western Michigan University? This post is for Western U in California. I am aware. MyPABox indicates there is a supplemental fee for WesternU in Cali. I guess the better question would be whether a supplemental fee exists this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrePA709124 Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 On 5/2/2021 at 6:31 AM, sabella57 said: I am aware. MyPABox indicates there is a supplemental fee for WesternU in Cali. I guess the better question would be whether a supplemental fee exists this year? I wouldn’t trust MyPABox, it’s pretty unreliable and outdated. WesternU did not have a supplemental fee last year, I don’t think they would bring it back after getting rid of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabella57 Posted May 3, 2021 Author Share Posted May 3, 2021 3 hours ago, PrePA709124 said: I wouldn’t trust MyPABox, it’s pretty unreliable and outdated. WesternU did not have a supplemental fee last year, I don’t think they would bring it back after getting rid of it Ok great! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuenj3 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Anyone from the current waitlist reapplying this cycle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malaynan Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 3 hours ago, yuenj3 said: Anyone from the current waitlist reapplying this cycle? Yes hi lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malaynan Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 On 5/1/2021 at 6:39 PM, sabella57 said: Does anyone know where to pay the supplemental fee? I can't find any mention of it on their website, but on CASPA, they indicate there is a fee that must be paid in order to be considered complete. Also, they stress on the prerequisite page that only one course can be matched to each prereq. At my school microbiology was separated into two separate courses, the lecture and lab. Can I match both to the prereq? Hi!! I don't believe there is a supplemental fee, as there wasn't one last cycle. Also, my microbiology class was separated into two as well: lecture and lab. On CASPA you can select both for the one prereq and they will both show up under the requirement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mari09 Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 hi guys! so I'm working on my application and I thought I had all the prereqs met but now I'm not so sure. Hoping someone can offer some clarity because no one's responding to my emails LOL. 1. I did take an english comp course but because I came into college with some many IB credits, 5 of my credits counted towards UW English 193, it's just listed under my transfer credits. Can I use this as my other College English course? I also took 2 other writing intensive courses, can I put one of those down to count? Not sure what to do. 2. I didn't take a sociology class but I did take anthropology which is supposed to count for that credit. However, it was technically named anthropology of food. Would this count towards that credit? 3. For humanities I took music, italian, and a forests and societies course that does examine culture. However, I'm worried that they won't count the forest and societies course for some reason. Do I keep it or do I put an IB transfer credit of visual, literary, and performing arts that counted in my transcript at the beginning of college? I really want to apply here but if it doesn't work out I'd rather just figure that out sooner than later haha. Thanks guys for any advice you can offer!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrePA709124 Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 8 hours ago, mari09 said: hi guys! so I'm working on my application and I thought I had all the prereqs met but now I'm not so sure. Hoping someone can offer some clarity because no one's responding to my emails LOL. 1. I did take an english comp course but because I came into college with some many IB credits, 5 of my credits counted towards UW English 193, it's just listed under my transfer credits. Can I use this as my other College English course? I also took 2 other writing intensive courses, can I put one of those down to count? Not sure what to do. 2. I didn't take a sociology class but I did take anthropology which is supposed to count for that credit. However, it was technically named anthropology of food. Would this count towards that credit? 3. For humanities I took music, italian, and a forests and societies course that does examine culture. However, I'm worried that they won't count the forest and societies course for some reason. Do I keep it or do I put an IB transfer credit of visual, literary, and performing arts that counted in my transcript at the beginning of college? I really want to apply here but if it doesn't work out I'd rather just figure that out sooner than later haha. Thanks guys for any advice you can offer!! Western has a really good pre-requisite database that can tell you if the classes you took at your school satisfy their requirements. I’ll link it here! https://webapp.westernu.edu/prerequisite/view_college_main/?DEPT_NAME=PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobafiend Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 I submitted today 5/28 and was verified the same day. Good luck to everyone! I will definitely be revisiting this thread lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobafiend Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 Confirmation from WesternU received this morning 6/4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ishpat27 Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Is there a supplemental application fee that needs to be paid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocardinals6 Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 Does anybody know if AP Calculus will count for the college algebra requirement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyNotPhony Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 Hello, Just wanted to see if anyone had a similar experience as me. I emailed my undergraduate academic counselor 6 months ago about the statistic prerequisite that many schools have. She told me that if a school doesn't take AP score as a prerequisite then I can connect my counselor to the admission office about it. Now several months later, after I submitted my application last month, I got an email from Western about the statistics prerequisite. Now I am panicking a little because I had so much time to take the course during the summer but I sort of got baited by my counselor. I know that this school doesn't accept AP scores but it also states that I can provide the admission with more materials/information if there are any issues. Did anyone have a similar experience? If so, can your counselor fight for your admission? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa05 Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 I was told they don’t take AP stats, you can take online, you still have time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinaS Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Hi everyone! Can someone please confirm that the only question they have to answer for the "Questions" part of the application is "Have you repeated any coursework?" I remember last cycle there was also a question asking if you're a re-applicant but I don't see that question this time around. I just want to make sure my app isn't frozen. Also, does a "W" count as a repeated course? Thank you :)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuenj3 Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 On 7/1/2021 at 1:53 PM, TonyNotPhony said: Hello, Just wanted to see if anyone had a similar experience as me. I emailed my undergraduate academic counselor 6 months ago about the statistic prerequisite that many schools have. She told me that if a school doesn't take AP score as a prerequisite then I can connect my counselor to the admission office about it. Now several months later, after I submitted my application last month, I got an email from Western about the statistics prerequisite. Now I am panicking a little because I had so much time to take the course during the summer but I sort of got baited by my counselor. I know that this school doesn't accept AP scores but it also states that I can provide the admission with more materials/information if there are any issues. Did anyone have a similar experience? If so, can your counselor fight for your admission? Thanks! Hi! I had a similar issue, but with AP chem. I could not register for the 1st general chemistry class at my university because my AP credit fulfilled the requirement. I ended up having to take it at a community college during the summer. Unfortunately, Western is very strict about the AP credit rule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMahamde Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Has anyone gotten a interview invite yet?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobafiend Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Does anyone else have this same problem? I received email notification that my app for WesternU is incomplete. However, the only items missing are transcripts from classes I'm taking this summer and fall. They aren't even prerequisites for this specific program, but I'm concerned my app won't move forward in the review process. I contacted admissions almost two weeks ago and have yet to receive a response. I'm wondering if anyone else is facing the same issue. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARPA2024 Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 @bobafiend I received the same email and also emailed for further clarification. I'll let you know if I get a responds. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT123 Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 On 7/13/2021 at 11:03 AM, bobafiend said: Does anyone else have this same problem? I received email notification that my app for WesternU is incomplete. However, the only items missing are transcripts from classes I'm taking this summer and fall. They aren't even prerequisites for this specific program, but I'm concerned my app won't move forward in the review process. I contacted admissions almost two weeks ago and have yet to receive a response. I'm wondering if anyone else is facing the same issue. Yes!! I got the SAME email. I called and email as well and NO reply. I think I’m just going to send the pending transcript showing that I am taking the course? I am not sure what to do at this point. What did your email say? Mine said update course on CASPA and missing transcript. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobafiend Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, JT123 said: Yes!! I got the SAME email. I called and email as well and NO reply. I think I’m just going to send the pending transcript showing that I am taking the course? I am not sure what to do at this point. What did your email say? Mine said update course on CASPA and missing transcript. I emailed as well maybe a month ago and still no reply. I brought it up to an admissions person today at the PA Virtual Fair, and she said that summer 2021 transcripts are mandatory even if the class isn’t a prerequisite for WesternU. They need to factor it into your overall GPA. I wouldn’t submit proof of taking the course since there is no grade. So make sure to submit the final summer transcript to CASPA as an update once your summer class is over otherwise they will delay the review of your application! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobafiend Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 On-campus tours are now available if anyone is interested! You can register on their website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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