When should I expect my medical school interview invites?

When should I expect my medical school interview invites?

Most interview invites are sent between the months of October through January; however, it depends on when the applicant submitted their primary and secondary applications. Should one submit these documents earlier in the cycle, they should expect to receive an interview invite sooner than those who submit later on.

What med schools have sent out interview invites?

Med school interviews timeline: Final interview invite date and update letter policy by school

Medical school When will final interview invites be sent? (2021-2022 application cycle)
Emory University February
Harvard University January
Johns Hopkins University Late February: Completion of interviews

Do WashU interviews matter?

We are unable to provide more than one interview to any prospective student, and not all students will be able to interview due to the limited number of interviewers. Don’t be concerned if you’re unable to have an interview—it won’t negatively affect your chances for admission.

How selective is WashU?

Washington University in St. Louis admissions is most selective with an acceptance rate of 16%. Half the applicants admitted to Washington University in St. Louis have an SAT score between 1480 and 1560 or an ACT score of 33 and 35.

Do all med school applicants get interviews?

While you might have ensured that your application meets the “minimum” medical school requirements for the schools you’re applying to, that’s not enough to get an interview invite. Medical schools receive thousands, and sometimes tens of thousands, of applications every year.

Do med schools email you for interviews?

As others have said, most (probably nearly all) schools communicate via email. Some do not however.

How many WashU applicants get waitlisted?

Applicant Pools

Early Decision/Regular Decision/Waitlist Number of Students Number of Students Accepted
Early Decision 3066 1042
Regular Decision 22360 2480
Waitlist 1968 Accepted Spots 189

What is the chance of getting into medical school after interview?

Among most top schools, it’s probably around 30-40% including waitlist acceptances. My school accepts about 1.8-1.9 our class size including waitlist acceptances.

Does a likely letter mean you’re in?

What’s the point of a likely letter? It’s a way for schools, primarily Ivies, to reassure select students they are one of their top chosen applicants. It’s like saying, “We want you to join us, but it’s not official yet. Don’t do anything to jeopardize that in the next couple of months, and you’re sure to get in.”

  • August 26, 2022