Sending effective letters to admissions...
So I was just placed on an alternate list at western, as well as haven't heard anything from about 7 other schools since completing my secondary 2 months ago. What can I send to admissions in each case...
View ArticleOfficial Acceptance Thread 2014-2015 Cycle
Since I have already seen a few acceptances on the forums, I think it is time we make a thread for acceptances! I am going to try and keep this thread organized, so am only asking for interview date,...
View ArticleDO acceptance?
What are my chances of being accepted? BS in Business Administration with all prerequisites fufilled. sGPA-3.0 CGPA- 3.2 Extracurriculars: CNA certification, Surgical tech certification, LPN Licence,...
View ArticleSCHOOLS WHO LOVE URM?
Hey I was wondering if there are any schools who like minority applicants?
View Article2014-15 cycle rant thread
Thought I should start this up. Pretty upset I didn't get a single medical school correspondence this entire week. I feel like from 9-5 I'm checking my email every 20 mins or less. Gotta be patient!
View ArticleRecommendations for school list?
I've applied to both DO and MD schools and I'm wondering if anybody has recommendations for adding schools to my list that I might have a shot at? My first mcat take was 12P 6V 10Bio and I am awaiting...
View ArticleChances for PCOM...
Hi everyone. I am a little anxious here.. just got my MCAT score back--26--and trying to decide whether or not to apply to PCOM for this cycle, or wait until next year. GPA is 3.8, non-science major....
View ArticlePretty bummed out...
I just got rejected from CUSOM, I really wanted to go here as it seemed like a nice area and all. No MCAT yet, still need to take it, but I have great ECs, strong LORs, cGPA 3.4, sGPA 3.13, MPH 3.9,...
View ArticleATSU-SOMA ~CHC Thread~
Since ATSU-SOMA is such a different school with a different curriculum and it is fairly new; not much is really known about exactly what students are getting themselves into when they sign on. For...
View ArticlePost-bach or SMP?
Hello everyone. I have a question for those of you who've gone the route of repairing your GPA. Some background info: I'm currently a senior in college. I have not taken the GRE or MCAT yet. I'm sorry...
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What does it take to get into CCOM?
Hello all! First post on SDN! CCOM is my top choice school, but after getting my MCAT score back, I'm kinda sorta freaking out! I have a 4.0 cGPA and sGPA, but I have a 26 on my MCAT. I know CCOM has a...
View Articlemy age as barrier to osteopathic med school?
Hi to all, I am hoping someone might be willing to share thoughts/feedback. Briefly. I began (allopathic) medical school 30 years ago, and at the time (age 26) I was not prepared (emotionally) to...
View ArticleToo late to submit additional secondaries?
Out of the 17 secondaries that I've received, I've only submitted 8. Should I bother submitting more this week or would it be considered too late for most schools? I was thinking submitting to PCOM-GA...
View ArticleAACOMAS counted ALL my tech-school grades as non science, this KILLS my GPA....
I did a linemen school and some of the 'professors' were just other linemen handing out grades, almost nobody got an A. anyway, this was a 1.5 year program and they counted all my classes i needed for...
View ArticleSecondary Turnaround vs MCAT
Hey guys I started receiving some secondaries to half my schools that I applied to on Wednesday last week. I'm scheduled to take the MCAT next week on the 21st and I was wondering would it look bad if...
View ArticleShould I add more schools?
So far I have two upcoming DO interviews (KCUMB and NYIT) and two MD interviews (USC and GW). I applied to 17 MD and 4 DO throughout early August (MD) and late August (DO), and I have heard nothing...
View ArticleNon trad reapplicant - how much needs to change?
So I'm wanting to plan ahead in the event I don't get accepted this year and am curious how much needs to change in my app? I currently have a 3.5sgpa 3.3gpa 3.9 post bacc gpa 30 mcat. I feel I'm...
View ArticleAACOMAS application fee waiver
For those of you who submitted an AACOMAS fee waiver, how long did it take to receive a response? I submitted mine and it was received August 26th. I've heard nothing from them, though. Is it too soon...
View ArticleCUSOM vs. LECOM-Bradenton
I got into both CUSOM and LECOM-Bradenton and I'm having trouble deciding which school I should send my deposit to, both are due in the next 4-6 weeks. Any help would be great, especially from current...
View ArticleAACOMAS application "Honors: Any course taken in an honors program."
Hello, I have a question regarding the "Colleges and Coursework" Section of the AACOMAS common app - The Instructions state that under classification for a course you should enter "Honors" for "Any...
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