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I'll bump this one up there... Who else is applying to NYCOM?

Why was this thread started in 2007 for the 2008-2009 application session.

Anyone know if they have cutoffs for MCAT? That's really screwing my application.:(

I applied and my MCAT has me concerned.

Why was this thread started in 2007 for the 2008-2009 application session.

Anyone know if they have cutoffs for MCAT? That's really screwing my application.:(

I applied and my MCAT has me concerned.

They were just being proactive...

I don't know about cutoffs... Sorry.

I'll bump this one up there... Who else is applying to NYCOM?

I am applying to NYCOM class of 2013!! woo woooo! if i go i will most likely complete the DO/MS in clinical nutrition, since thats what pulled me in to begin with.

will be applying as well!

the fact that this thread is already up makes me realize I start nycom in a month and a half or so....

oh sh!!!t does time fly

applying to nycom as well. the do i shadowed for 3+ years went here. i was also admitted into their bs/do program straight out of high school, but being stupid and immature declined. here i am three years later, hating myself for it. hope it doesn't count against me!

Did anyone receive their secondary from NYCOM yet? I have received a bunch from other schools but have not heard anything from this school.

you won't receive anything from nycom from a while. don't worry. they start interviewing really really late in the cycle (November last year) so don't be surprised if you don't hear a peep from nycom for the next 2-3 months.

Is NYCOM extremely in-state oriented? Does anyone know how many interviews they grant to OOS apps?

Why was this thread started in 2007 for the 2008-2009 application session.

Anyone know if they have cutoffs for MCAT? That's really screwing my application.:(

I applied and my MCAT has me concerned.


I completely understand your concerns, and honestly, there are plenty of people applying to the same school who are in your position! So take heart in the fact that MCATs aren't the only thing they look at. Just make yourself the best candidate possible. As for your specific question, they were telling me that the cut off was a 19! However, having a score of at least a 24 makes you competitive. I hope this helps. Good luck and maybe I'll get to see you at orientation! I'm definitely applying as well to NYCOM.

Is NYCOM extremely in-state oriented? Does anyone know how many interviews they grant to OOS apps?

I was OOS and interviewed and was accepted. Looking at my classmates for this year, they are heavily Northeast-oriented, but that shouldn't discourage you from applying. I came from California :cool:

I was OOS and interviewed and was accepted. Looking at my classmates for this year, they are heavily Northeast-oriented, but that shouldn't discourage you from applying. I came from California :cool:

Thanks for the reply. May I ask how your stats were? I'm trying to gauge which OOS schools I should apply to. No need to reply if you feel uncomfortable divulging that info. All the best with your med school career.

Thanks for the reply. May I ask how your stats were? I'm trying to gauge which OOS schools I should apply to. No need to reply if you feel uncomfortable divulging that info. All the best with your med school career.

thanks! good luck w the applications. i would say for OOS, look at schools that you can see yourself living/studying in for the next 4-8 years (i say 8 bc many students end up in residency in the same area as their medical school training). there's also some subjective component to the schools as well, hopefully you'll be able to feel this out by doing some research on them and interviewing when the time comes.

Now I am aware that it depends on 100,000 factors like:


Planetary Orientation
Earth's magnetic field direction
Adcom having gotten laid last night
Little irish guys in green suits with a rainbow behind them
Vietnamese witch doctors
Stop and Shop having coco pebbles in stock
Tidal currents
Weather patterns
OMFG ATP

But does anyone know approximately what stats are needed to get the secondary/interview at nycom? Just a ballpark?

Anyone know what the out of state tution is at NYCOM? In state is listed as ~37,000 $ ... really want to know.... thanks :)

Anyone know what the out of state tution is at NYCOM? In state is listed as ~37,000 $ ... really want to know.... thanks :)

Its completely private, so same for either.

Now I am aware that it depends on 100,000 factors like:


Planetary Orientation
Earth's magnetic field direction
Adcom having gotten laid last night
Little irish guys in green suits with a rainbow behind them
Vietnamese witch doctors
Stop and Shop having coco pebbles in stock
Tidal currents
Weather patterns
OMFG ATP

But does anyone know approximately what stats are needed to get the secondary/interview at nycom? Just a ballpark?

:laugh::laugh::laugh:

So I've only been to NY once when I performed at Carnegie Hall but this was year's ago.

Anyone know approx. what the living expenses will be if attending NYCOM? It's one of my top choices but it looks like it's in an expensive area...

:laugh::laugh::laugh:

So I've only been to NY once when I performed at Carnegie Hall but this was year's ago.

Anyone know approx. what the living expenses will be if attending NYCOM? It's one of my top choices but it looks like it's in an expensive area...
It's one of the most expensive places in LI, and LI is one of the most expensive places to live in the country. So you do the math.:eek:

It's one of the most expensive places in LI, and LI is one of the most expensive places to live in the country. So you do the math.:eek:

I'm too scared to.

I'm too scared to.

Rent isn't too bad if you live with a roommate or two in glen cove (10-15 mins from school). I have classmates who pay something like $500-600 in rent per month. That's not bad at all for NY living :)

It's one of the most expensive places in LI, and LI is one of the most expensive places to live in the country. So you do the math.:eek:

NYCOM isn't in one of the most expensive places on LI, are you kidding? Have you ever been to centerport/northport/east hampton/dix hills/montaulk/cold spring harbor?

NYCOM isn't in one of the most expensive places on LI, are you kidding? Have you ever been to centerport/northport/east hampton/dix hills/montaulk/cold spring harbor?
hahahaha... hilarious.. where on LI do you live?

NYCOM isn't in one of the most expensive places on LI, are you kidding? Have you ever been to centerport/northport/east hampton/dix hills/montaulk/cold spring harbor?
Old Westbury is pretty darn expensive; have you seen the mansions almost across the street?

Dix Hills?? are you kidding??? And yes I've been to all of those; east north port and center port??:confused:

Old Westbury is pretty darn expensive; have you seen the mansions almost across the street?

Dix Hills?? are you kidding??? And yes I've been to all of those; east north port and center port??:confused:

LOL well theres really nice areas of those places as well as not so nice.

Not east northport though. Regular northport.

LOL well theres really nice areas of those places as well as not so nice.

Not east northport though. Regular northport.

True. Well all of Old Westbury is really rich, mostly old money. Maybe you're confusing it with Westbury which is pretty dismal.

If the apartmetns are 600$/month then it isn't really that bad.... I've had to pay that much sharing a two bed apartment right here in boring old Michigan.


When you say 15 minutes away is that by car or on foot????

Does anyone know if we need to send the LOR before they look at our primary to determine if they want to interview. Or are the LOR required along with the secondary when interview granted?

(I got the e-mail saying they received my AACOMAS)

Thanks!

Does anyone know if we need to send the LOR before they look at our primary to determine if they want to interview. Or are the LOR required along with the secondary when interview granted?

(I got the e-mail saying they received my AACOMAS)

Thanks!

In the middle of that email it says to forward letters at this time and that they don't participate in VirtualEvals.

Does anyone know if we need to send the LOR before they look at our primary to determine if they want to interview. Or are the LOR required along with the secondary when interview granted?

(I got the e-mail saying they received my AACOMAS)

Thanks!
I wasn't positive either, but it seemed to imply yes so I sent mine in. At least that's one school that the ball is in their court now and I don't have to worry about for two months.

If the apartmetns are 600$/month then it isn't really that bad.... I've had to pay that much sharing a two bed apartment right here in boring old Michigan.


When you say 15 minutes away is that by car or on foot????


By car.

If the apartmetns are 600$/month then it isn't really that bad.... I've had to pay that much sharing a two bed apartment right here in boring old Michigan.


When you say 15 minutes away is that by car or on foot????

Most everyone has a car and drives (a few commute by bus and train but it can take them hours). Living in walking distance to NYCOM would pretty much mean living in a very pricey mansion.

Anyone know when NYCOM's open house is? It's usually sometime in November.

Rent isn't too bad if you live with a roommate or two in glen cove (10-15 mins from school). I have classmates who pay something like $500-600 in rent per month. That's not bad at all for NY living :)

i share a 4 br house w three other people and our rent is 500/month per person. we are close to school as well... where it really hurts is if you live on your own. a 1 br studio or apt is quite pricey in the area, so the most economical option is always to share a house w some other students. this will really help keep your living costs down, esp if you can carpool w some of your classmates.

hey everybody!
soo has anybody gotten the 'application acknowledgement' email from nycom yet? i just heard from them this morning & just wanted to make sure that this receipt is not a supp app invite and that i need to wait for further emails before i can send one in. any help would be appreciated, thanks!

hey everybody!
soo has anybody gotten the 'application acknowledgement' email from nycom yet? i just heard from them this morning & just wanted to make sure that this receipt is not a supp app invite and that i need to wait for further emails before i can send one in. any help would be appreciated, thanks!

I got it too. NYCOM only sends you a secondary if you're being invited for an interview.

I sat on this "AACOMAS received" email from them for the last few weeks, thinking I was going to drop them. Then I realized how dumb this would be, since I've already paid for them to consider me...

*LORs sent...awaiting decision*

So NYCOM is a top choice for me and it scares me to think they only give you the secondary if you are interviewing. Right now I am involved in research that has been great for my clinical exposure because basically the majority of what I do is talk/deal with patients and families all day and obtain consent forms. I started this after I submitted my primary so is there a way to update my current information through the school to show them how much clinical exposure I have experienced since and will be experiencing all year (because it's what I'm doing on my year off). Any input would be great. Thanks guys!

So NYCOM is a top choice for me and it scares me to think they only give you the secondary if you are interviewing. Right now I am involved in research that has been great for my clinical exposure because basically the majority of what I do is talk/deal with patients and families all day and obtain consent forms. I started this after I submitted my primary so is there a way to update my current information through the school to show them how much clinical exposure I have experienced since and will be experiencing all year (because it's what I'm doing on my year off). Any input would be great. Thanks guys!

Write a letter and include your duties and why it's been an important experience for you, and say that you wish for them to consider it as part of your application, as it began after submitting AACOMAS.

Write a letter and include your duties and why it's been an important experience for you, and say that you wish for them to consider it as part of your application, as it began after submitting AACOMAS.
So I've been working on something that I mentioned in my AACOMAS but now it's completed. I'm wondering if i should send the finished product now or if I should just hope to get invited and send it then?

I sat on this "AACOMAS received" email from them for the last few weeks, thinking I was going to drop them. Then I realized how dumb this would be, since I've already paid for them to consider me...

*LORs sent...awaiting decision*

So is that what your application says now that you sent your LORs, or is that just you saying it?

So I've been working on something that I mentioned in my AACOMAS but now it's completed. I'm wondering if i should send the finished product now or if I should just hope to get invited and send it then?

Is it something that you'd physically send to them? Like a thesis or something? If so, I'd just let them assume that you finished it and talk about it during an interview.

I'd only update them if something has changed since AACOMAS, and you'd really like for them to know about it.

So is that what your application says now that you sent your LORs, or is that just you saying it?

That's just me saying it.

Do we need to send in LORs for the initial screen NOW, or we wait until we receive secondary invitation?? The email says "you may have your LORs forward to them directly at this time"

Do we need to send in LORs for the initial screen NOW, or we wait until we receive secondary invitation?? The email says "you may have your LORs forward to them directly at this time"

You can send your LORs in now. :)

Has anyone received an interview with NYCOM yet? I've heard they start interviewing late, but seriously, not yet?!

Has anyone received an interview with NYCOM yet? I've heard they start interviewing late, but seriously, not yet?!

i heard they start in november

i heard they start in november

Thanks! Quite far still...

Anyone else find it odd how late NYCOM gets going with the process? I mean, I wouldn't mind seeing NY in the winter time--if that's the case--but it seems counterproductive. Many good applicants will be committed before NYCOM even considers them.

Yeah NYCOM has a history of starting late, but on the flip side, it also interviews until late in the season as well. Last year, I think we stopped interviews around beginning of May. So, some people get to see NYCOM when the weather gets better! :)

Good luck to all the applicants!

Anyone else find it odd how late NYCOM gets going with the process? I mean, I wouldn't mind seeing NY in the winter time--if that's the case--but it seems counterproductive. Many good applicants will be committed before NYCOM even considers them.

NY in the winter is awesome. Winter is actually winter here, unlike Florida.

I'm glad they start late, my app won't seem so far behind compared to all of you :D

NY in the winter is awesome. Winter is actually winter here, unlike Florida.

I'm glad they start late, my app won't seem so far behind compared to all of you :D

That's my saving grace right now. It's the only one I won't be late at now. I wa shoping I wasn't late at NOVA but since they never received my signature page i guess it will be really late now. Did everyone mail theirs registered mail or something?

How many letters of rec does NYCOM need?

How many letters of rec does NYCOM need?

This is from the email they sent. I don't know if you got it or not.

* Supplemental applications will only be sent to candidates who are chosen to be interviewed.

* You may have your letters of recommendation forwarded directly to NYCOM Admissions at this time. We require either Pre-Professional Committee Recommendations or three individual Letters of Recommendation from faculty members (two must be from science faculty). Please forward them to:

New York College of Osteopathic Medicine/NYIT
Attn: NYCOM Admissions Office
Northern Boulevard
PO Box 8000
Old Westbury, NY 11568-8000

Please note that we do not participate in VirtualEvals.

How does NYCOM compare with Touro-NY... in terms of education, location, other pros/cons? I live in the South West, so I am not familiar with NY.

How does NYCOM compare with Touro-NY... in terms of education, location, other pros/cons? I live in the South West, so I am not familiar with NY.

It's hard to compare them head to head because Touro is still brand new. As it stands now, NYCOM has been around for 30 yrs so we have a proven curriculum and reputation. However, since the vast majority of schools teach the same basic sciences material I don't think your education will lack at either. It really does matter on the student. NYCOM has a systems based curriculum and Touro has a subjects based curriculum.

NYCOM is located in Long Island which is about 40 mins by car to NYC. We have most of our clinicals on LI with quite a few spots in Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx and Staten Island. I don't know if Touro has secured all of their clinical rotation sites yet so you may want to clarify it with some current touro students.

Touro is located in Harlem which is in upper manhattan. Rent would probably be a lot more expensive if you decide to live in the city.

Sorry if this is so vague but it's hard to compare the two schools until Touro becomes more established. Good luck!

How does NYCOM compare with Touro-NY... in terms of education, location, other pros/cons? I live in the South West, so I am not familiar with NY.

Touro-NV is located in a pretty good area. However, there is no campus, it is just one building.

Edit: oops, I mistook Touro-NY for Touro-NV.. nevermind this post.

This is from the email they sent. I don't know if you got it or not.

* Supplemental applications will only be sent to candidates who are chosen to be interviewed.

* You may have your letters of recommendation forwarded directly to NYCOM Admissions at this time. We require either Pre-Professional Committee Recommendations or three individual Letters of Recommendation from faculty members (two must be from science faculty). Please forward them to:

New York College of Osteopathic Medicine/NYIT
Attn: NYCOM Admissions Office
Northern Boulevard
PO Box 8000
Old Westbury, NY 11568-8000

Please note that we do not participate in VirtualEvals.


This is the exact same email I got the other day. I called them right after because all my letters and info was sent to them a while ago, and the admissions lady said that it's just a general email they send to everyone. Seemed wasn't in a mood to talk either...

Soo has anyone received NYCOM's secondary yet? I know they interview late, but I haven't heard anything from them for almost a month.

Soo has anyone received NYCOM's secondary yet? I know they interview late, but I haven't heard anything from them for almost a month.
only those who will be interviewed will get secondaries... and they dont start interviewing until november.

YAY!! i received my NYCOM interview invite today.. snail mail, so be on the look out!!

Snail mail huh? Will be on the lookout, thanks!

YAY!! i received my NYCOM interview invite today.. snail mail, so be on the look out!!

What are the secondary questions?

YAY!! i received my NYCOM interview invite today.. snail mail, so be on the look out!!
Wow, congrats! wow, I'm jealous, and wow, I thought there was more time.:scared:

Anyone know when NYCOM's Open House is this year? it's usually sometime in November.

What are the secondary questions?
it asks you to list your volunteering activities, work experience, hobbies. No essays.. and why are you intersted in NYCOM. nothing major.

it asks you to list your volunteering activities, work experience, hobbies. No essays.. and why are you intersted in NYCOM. nothing major.
When is your interview and are you the only one who got one?

When is your interview and are you the only one who got one?
haha, i'm pretty sure that i'm not the only one who got one, but i am instate and my last name is in the beginning of the alphabet, if it makes a difference...:rolleyes:
i'm interviewing 11/6 :woot:

Received an interview invite yesterday by snail mail also. I have 10 days to respond and schedule an interview.

Received an interview invite yesterday by snail mail also. I have 10 days to respond and schedule an interview.
congrats!!!

Received an interview invite yesterday by snail mail also. I have 10 days to respond and schedule an interview.
Congrats to both of you!

I want one of those too! Are you also in-state with a name in the beginning of the alphabet? :D

Thanks guys! Totally unexpected.I actually just mailed my LORs last week.Yea,im in-state.

Thanks guys! Totally unexpected.I actually just mailed my LORs last week.Yea,im in-state.

Really? Damn they decide fast. Whats your gpa/mcat outta curiosity? NY resident?

Really? Damn they decide fast. Whats your gpa/mcat outta curiosity? NY resident?
Well I hope they didn't decide too quickly in my case as i sent my LORs awhile ago and I've heard nothing. :(

I'm curious to know stats on anyone receiving an invite that doesn't have MD applicants posted.

Nothing amazing.GPA is 3.5. MCAT 28(11ps,11bs,6vr).Damn verbal. 1 publication.

I actually took the MCAT twice.First score was a 26.

Nothing amazing.GPA is 3.5. MCAT 28(11ps,11bs,6vr).Damn verbal. 1 publication.
Thanks! That's it; they want high MCAT scores; that's who is getting these first invites. Engineeredout, that should be good for you!

Thanks! That's it; they want high MCAT scores; that's who is getting these first invites. Mine is lower than your first; I'm still waiting for my latest results but I'm not expecting them to be any better. My gpa is higher than yours but they seem to care mostly about the MCAT. Engineeredout, that should be good for you!

I don't know about this school, but in general, a high MCAT isn't really needed if you have experience. I got a 22 on the MCAT and got accepted to a med school for next year, but I have a lot of experience since I am a medic in the Army. I'm not sure what your experience level is, but it might be enough to get you in.

I have a 29 on the MCATso I might have a chance....but I live in DC so maybe if the invite is coming via snail mail Ill get it in a couple days........

wow i remember this same thing last year... congrats guys. it looks like nycom is starting to interview a bit earlier this year. i'm looking forward to seeing everyone in their suits on interview day!! i still remember mine. time flies.

Think it's too late to add nycom to my list?

Think it's too late to add nycom to my list?

Naw, just add it.

Any out of staters get invited yet??

Any out of staters get invited yet??
Not yet, for me at least.

Any out of staters get invited yet??

Out of staters typically get invites a month or so after in state folks.

Out of staters typically get invites a month or so after in state folks.

Thanks!

I was complete on 8/6/08, and I'm out of state. Haven't heard back from them yet either.

I was complete on 8/6/08, and I'm out of state. Haven't heard back from them yet either.

Well you weren't really complete until they got your LORs, right? So maybe a month later?

I was complete on 8/6/08, and I'm out of state. Haven't heard back from them yet either.
If by "complete" you mean they got your AACOMAS, then I was complete around the same time. My LORs were sent out at the end of August.

Well I'm in state and haven't heard from them. If by "complete" you mean they got your AACOMAS, then I was complete around the same time. They requested my LORs a few weeks ago.

I was complete by AACOMAS on 8/6 and my LOR were sent on like 8/10...so around then.

I was complete by AACOMAS on 8/6 and my LOR were sent on like 8/10...so around then.
Just curious, what's your stats like?

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Information Session
Date: January 16, 2009 (Friday)
Time: 4-6 PM
Location: Serota Building, Conference Room A
Northern Boulevard
Old Westbury, New York 11568
Tel (516) 686-3747

Come and visit us during our information session and learn more
about NYCOM and Osteopathic Medicine. Light refreshments will be served.

RSVP to Ramon Villongco at 516-686-3916 or rvillong@nyit.edu (rvillong@nyit.edu)
To request for a NYCOM catalog, e-mail us at comadm@nyit.edu (comadm@nyit.edu)


http://iris.nyit.edu/nycom/Admissions_Homepage.htm

Just curious, what's your stats like?

MCAT: 22M (****y...was getting 29's and 30's on the practice :( )
Non-science GPA: 3.74
Science GPA: 3.4
Overall: about 3.53

A LOT OF EC

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Information Session
Date: January 16, 2009 (Friday)
Time: 4-6 PM
Location: Serota Building, Conference Room A
Northern Boulevard
Old Westbury, New York 11568
Tel (516) 686-3747

Come and visit us during our information session and learn more
about NYCOM and Osteopathic Medicine. Light refreshments will be served.

RSVP to Ramon Villongco at 516-686-3916 or rvillong@nyit.edu (rvillong@nyit.edu)
To request for a NYCOM catalog, e-mail us at comadm@nyit.edu (comadm@nyit.edu)


http://iris.nyit.edu/nycom/Admissions_Homepage.htm

They haven't announced the open house date yet, but it has been late oct to early nov in the past. It is usually posted on the homepage.

They haven't announced the open house date yet, but it has been late oct to early nov in the past. It is usually posted on the homepage.
I've always seen it in November, and kept looking for it to be posted. So that is something different, then?

MCAT: 22M (****y...was getting 29's and 30's on the practice :( )
Non-science GPA: 3.74
Science GPA: 3.4
Overall: about 3.53

A LOT OF EC
Thanks, similar thing happened to me on the MCAT, left me blind-sighted. Did you retake? I did and I really hope it wasn't a mistake if I did even worse. :scared: As it is it delayed my secondaries.

Thanks, similar thing happened to me on the MCAT, left me blind-sighted. Did you retake? I did and I really hope it wasn't a mistake if I did even worse. :scared: As it is it delayed my secondaries.

The statistics say retaking is shaky at best, and tends to decrease your score. HOWEVER, (that's a big contrast keyword!!! I teach kaplan too much) if you weren't prepared or had a psychological issue, you can definitely improve.

Just an FYI, I retook and went +5 on the MCAT. I felt horrible afterwards and thought I did worse. So don't go on your gut feeling. Just relax and wait! Too late to cancel now ;)

The statistics say retaking is shaky at best, and tends to decrease your score. HOWEVER, (that's a big contrast keyword!!! I teach kaplan too much) if you weren't prepared or had a psychological issue, you can definitely improve.

Just an FYI, I retook and went +5 on the MCAT. I felt horrible afterwards and thought I did worse. So don't go on your gut feeling. Just relax and wait! Too late to cancel now ;)

Unfortunately I don't knowwhy I blew it the first time and I don't feel confident at all about the retake. :scared::scared::scared::scared::scared::scared::s cared::scared::scared::scared:

Oh and I wish I could feel horrible after my MCAT and get your score!!!!!!!

I received the interview invite and secondary app via snail mail on 10/6 and scheduled my interview for 11/11...good luck to everyone still waiting to hear back! (im in state by the way)

I received the interview invite and secondary app via snail mail on 10/6 and scheduled my interview for 11/11...good luck to everyone still waiting to hear back! (im in state by the way)


when were you verified!?!?

Thanks, similar thing happened to me on the MCAT, left me blind-sighted. Did you retake? I did and I really hope it wasn't a mistake if I did even worse. :scared: As it is it delayed my secondaries.

Ya, but I don't really care anymore. I was accepted at WVSOM, and it's a great school, so we'll see what happens with the other ones. Good luck to you, hopefully you get an acceptance.

Ya, but I don't really care anymore. I was accepted at WVSOM, and it's a great school, so we'll see what happens with the other ones. Good luck to you, hopefully you get an acceptance.
So you got in with a 22? Good for you! Well I do not have all the experience you have; hopefully i have enough other things or at least a balance to get accepted somewhere...anywhere! :scared:

So you got in with a 22? Good for you! Well I do not have all the experience you have; hopefully i have enough other things or at least a balance to get accepted somewhere...anywhere! :scared:

Sure did. It's not just about these stupid exams which don't really get a good grasp of what you're capable of and how you will actually perform.

Sure did. It's not just about these stupid exams which don't really get a good grasp of what you're capable of and how you will actually perform.
Well that sounds good to me...the rest of my application is so much better than some stupid exam...even if i took it twice. :( :eek: :scared:

haha, i'm pretty sure that i'm not the only one who got one, but i am instate and my last name is in the beginning of the alphabet, if it makes a difference...:rolleyes:
i'm interviewing 11/6 :woot:

I will be interviewing 11/6 too. See you there.

I will be interviewing 11/6 too. See you there.
Congrats!! Are you in-state? What kind of stats do you have?

I will be interviewing 11/6 too. See you there.
yay! see you there!!! congrats!!

does anyone know what the acceptance deposit at nycom is.

does anyone know what the acceptance deposit at nycom is.
I remeber reading it was $1,000 or $1500; I forget which; I think $1500.

I remeber reading it was $1,000 or $1500; I forget which; I think $1500.
oh crap.. if accepted, how long does one have to pay it?

oh crap.. if accepted, how long does one have to pay it?
"NYCOM issues acceptance on a rolling basis. Applicants may also be placed in a wait list category for
future consideration, as openings become available after the class is filled. Upon acceptance, a NONREFUNDABLE $1,500 Enrollment Confirmation Deposit is required to confirm a place in the class."

I'll get you the other info in a minute.

Those accepted prior to November 15 will have
until December 14
• Those accepted between November 15 and
January 14 will have 30 days
• Those accepted between January 15 and June 14
will have 14 days
• Those accepted after June 15 may be asked for
an immediate deposit
• Earliest acceptance date: 11-15-2008
• Latest acceptance date: Until class is filled

^^^ very useful, thanks a lot!

I was verified 9/4 btw...

Congrats!! Are you in-state? What kind of stats do you have?

Yes, in state, 30 MCAT, 3.7 GPA

I was verified 9/4 btw...

Yes, in state, 30 MCAT, 3.7 GPA
And neither of you made me feel better about this. :(

whoknows2012, what are your stats?

I have a 29 MCAT and 3.63 gpa.....I know this might not necessarily make you feel better but keep your fingers crossed...its still SO early on in the cycle

I have a 29 MCAT and 3.63 gpa.....I know this might not necessarily make you feel better but keep your fingers crossed...its still SO early on in the cycle
Thanks, it doesn't make me feel better. :( Congrats on yours. Your MCAT is much better than mine and my non-science gpa is pretty similar; my science gpa is 3.9.

is there a minimum MCAT requirement at NYCOM for admission? i have an interview on nov. 11th, but i'm still worried that my MCAT score will hold me back.

is there a minimum MCAT requirement at NYCOM for admission? i have an interview on nov. 11th, but i'm still worried that my MCAT score will hold me back.
They wouldn't have sent you an invite if your MCAT score didn't make the cut? What is it anyway? Congrats!

Did anyone receive a confirmation that they received the LORs? I sent mine in around the end of Sept (when I got their e-mail) and haven't heard anything since...hopefully i'll get something in the mail soon!! :)

Did anyone receive a confirmation that they received the LORs? I sent mine in around the end of Sept (when I got their e-mail) and haven't heard anything since...hopefully i'll get something in the mail soon!! :)

I called them to see if they recieved my LORs and they told me they don't give out updates. You'll only hear from them after the committee reviews your file.

Hope you hear something soon though. I'm also waiting in anticipation.

Cool, thanks man for the quick reply :)

Good luck to you too!!

do you need to send LOR to get a secondary/interview invite?

do you need to send LOR to get a secondary/interview invite?

It certainly sounds like it.

Dear Applicant for the Entering Class of 2009:

We are pleased to acknowledge receipt of your AACOMAS application. The Admissions Committee will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, with interviews beginning in November. Selection for interviews will be based upon the AACOMAS primary application. Please note this valuable information:

* Supplemental applications will only be sent to candidates who are chosen to be interviewed.

* You may have your letters of recommendation forwarded directly to NYCOM Admissions at this time. We require either Pre-Professional Committee Recommendations or three individual Letters of Recommendation from faculty members (two must be from science faculty). Please forward them to:

New York College of Osteopathic Medicine/NYIT
Attn: NYCOM Admissions Office
Northern Boulevard
PO Box 8000
Old Westbury, NY 11568-8000

Please note that we do not participate in VirtualEvals.

* Since all future notifications will be sent by mail, it is important that you notify AACOMAS directly of any changes in your address and contact information.

* Due to the large volume of applications received by NYCOM it will not be possible to conduct individual status checks. We will be contacting you regarding the completion of your application as the Admissions Committee conducts reviews.

We look forward to reviewing your application and wish you success in your academic pursuit.

New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
Office of Admissions

I called NYCOM about a week ago as part of my weekly check up on my schools, anxiety ritual haha Anddd i was gettnig worried because I couldnt remember if I sent my LORs to NYCOM (although im positive i did and im just being ridiculousss). The lady informed me that she couldn't let me know if they were received, which panicked me because I immediately thought: what if I thought I sent them, but really didn't and neverrrr get an interview because I never know my LORs weren't sent. I immediately called back (haha) and she reassured me that you don't need the LORs to get the secondary. Once they invite you to fill it out/interview you can check if your LORs are out...

hope this help anddd that this lady wasn't just telling me what i wanted to hear because I'm neurotic haha. have a great day everybody!

thanks for you reply anon y mous. i'm just overly paranoid that it will still interfere with admission. i have a 22Q ... i totally bombed and then retook it and did even worse -- nerves or idk what happened? so frustrating because i was doing much better on practice exams. my research/internship experience is strong and my gpa is high ... i'm praying that will be enough :confused: ... i'm keeping my fingers crossed!

thanks for you reply anon y mous. i'm just overly paranoid that it will still interfere with admission. i have a 22Q ... i totally bombed and then retook it and did even worse -- nerves or idk what happened? so frustrating because i was doing much better on practice exams. my research/internship experience is strong and my gpa is high ... i'm praying that will be enough :confused: ... i'm keeping my fingers crossed!
Wow!!! There's always the thought of doing worse. but hopefully things sound improved; good luck to you!

Wow!!! That's what I'm scared to death of...doing worse; then I shouldn't have retaken and delayed my application process. And this time I was getting 30 or even 31 on all my practices. I can't understand why I haven't heard from any school yet; other than my MCAT score, what is wrong with my app? Good luck to you. Are you a NY resident?


yes I'm from NY - long island actually. what is your MCAT score? i'm sure you will hear from places, especially if the rest of your application is strong. and don't be discouraged because of my story .. i feel like my going down from an already poor score is a true exception. i was devasted but hopefully something will work out.

you delayed your application process? i actually did the same thing, to study and retake the test (didn't go as i planned) so I am doing reasearch during the year between college and med school (hopefully). what are you doing? have you applied to schools in your area? -- that may help

yes I'm from NY - long island actually. what is your MCAT score? i'm sure you will hear from places, especially if the rest of your application is strong. and don't be discouraged because of my story .. i feel like my going down from an already poor score is a true exception. i was devasted but hopefully something will work out.

you delayed your application process? i actually did the same thing, to study and retake the test (didn't go as i planned) so I am doing reasearch during the year between college and med school (hopefully). what are you doing? have you applied to schools in your area? -- that may help
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Your score CAN go up after a retake. Two points though:

1) Make sure you are qualitatively MORE prepared. Don't be a statistic. The most common result is +/- 2 points around your score. Check the published data.

2) Don't gauge your performance on how you feel. I felt worse the second time, but did better. Attack the test. Make sure you are scoring 1-2 points OVER your goal score on practice tests.

Good luck.

Man the waiting to hear is just driving me crazy. I'd give anything to just know whether I have any chance at interviews. I just keep thinking about how if I don't get in this session I gotta look for a job and an apartment and worry about reapplying and GAH too much coffee today.

Man the waiting to hear is just driving me crazy. I'd give anything to just know whether I have any chance at interviews. I just keep thinking about how if I don't get in this session I gotta look for a job and an apartment and worry about reapplying and GAH too much coffee today.
I can not imagine that you wouldn't get in. Now, me, that's a different story. But I'm going crazy waiting for the first step. :( You've had interviews, right?

I can not imagine that you wouldn't get in. Now, me, that's a different story. But I'm going crazy waiting for the first step. :( You've had interviews, right?

Nah cause I'm only recently complete (MCAT came out 9/23)

Nah cause I'm only recently complete (MCAT came out 9/23)
That was your first MCAT or a retake? If a retake, did you checkoff you were retaking? What did you get on the first one? Do they not consider you complete until they get all MCATs?

That was your first MCAT or a retake? If a retake, did you checkoff you were retaking? What did you get on the first one? Do they not consider you complete until they get all MCATs?

That was my first (and only) one.

That was my first (and only) one.
Well then that explains why you haven't heard anything yet. I'm sure those interviews will come rolling in now. Lucky you! Best of luck!

I called NYCOM about a week ago as part of my weekly check up on my schools, anxiety ritual haha Anddd i was gettnig worried because I couldnt remember if I sent my LORs to NYCOM (although im positive i did and im just being ridiculousss). The lady informed me that she couldn't let me know if they were received, which panicked me because I immediately thought: what if I thought I sent them, but really didn't and neverrrr get an interview because I never know my LORs weren't sent. I immediately called back (haha) and she reassured me that you don't need the LORs to get the secondary. Once they invite you to fill it out/interview you can check if your LORs are out...

hope this help anddd that this lady wasn't just telling me what i wanted to hear because I'm neurotic haha. have a great day everybody!


Whenever I call there the lady is always rude and it seems as if she doesn't want to talk to anybody. I'm sure she gets calls all the time, but if she's one of the people that is supposed to be promoting the school, you think she'd be nicer...

Whenever I call there the lady is always rude and it seems as if she doesn't want to talk to anybody. I'm sure she gets calls all the time, but if she's one of the people that is supposed to be promoting the school, you think she'd be nicer...

Yeah but whether shes nice or not theres still going to be thousands of people applying, so why bother being nice?

And I'd probably be annoyed too with thousands upon thousands of whiney premeds calling day after day wondering if they've considered them.

Yeah but whether shes nice or not theres still going to be thousands of people applying, so why bother being nice?

And I'd probably be annoyed too with thousands upon thousands of whiney premeds calling day after day wondering if they've considered them.

Have you talked to admissions staff from other schools? There is a difference. It makes me wonder how the rest of the staff are.

Have you talked to admissions staff from other schools? There is a difference. It makes me wonder how the rest of the staff are.

Yeah I've dealt with some others that are nice, oh well. Everyone has bad days.

Whenever I call there the lady is always rude and it seems as if she doesn't want to talk to anybody. I'm sure she gets calls all the time, but if she's one of the people that is supposed to be promoting the school, you think she'd be nicer...

Haha I got the same lady....but she said they'll contact you if theres anything missing through email.

....so its like we're just thrown into the dark with this one... I'm thinking I'm spending a lot of money with applying to schools and what not, so I at least deserve a status check.

Haha I got the same lady....but she said they'll contact you if theres anything missing through email.

....so its like we're just thrown into the dark with this one... I'm thinking I'm spending a lot of money with applying to schools and what not, so I at least deserve a status check.

At least NYCOM doesn't make you waste 100$ and time on a secondary application unless you're actually being invited for an interview.

At least NYCOM doesn't make you waste 100$ and time on a secondary application unless you're actually being invited for an interview.

Good point.

Any OOS NYCOM love, yet? I've decorated my mailbox with NY stickers and magnets. The mailman has not gotten the hint, apparently.

Any OOS NYCOM love, yet? I've decorated my mailbox with NY stickers and magnets. The mailman has not gotten the hint, apparently.

Not yet for me. Crossing my fingers though! I did get an invite to Touro - Harlem and if NYCOM invites soon, I can kill two birds with one stone.

Not yet for me. Crossing my fingers though! I did get an invite to Touro - Harlem and if NYCOM invites soon, I can kill two birds with one stone.

Yeah, that'd be super convenient! I hope it works out like that.

My two birds would be the interview and visiting NY. :D

PCOM and NYCOM are the only schools I'm waiting on. I just sent in PCOM stuff about a week and a half ago. But NYCOM is scaring me!!!

PCOM and NYCOM are the only schools I'm waiting on. I just sent in PCOM stuff about a week and a half ago. But NYCOM is scaring me!!!

YOU'RE scaring me! With stats like yours if you don't get love from NYCOM, then I'm just going to go to a corner and cry.

YOU'RE scaring me! With stats like yours if you don't get love from NYCOM, then I'm just going to go to a corner and cry.

Same here :scared::scared:

Same here :scared::scared:
make that three of us in a corner :uhno: :scared:

Chillax my friends. I've been interviewed at a top 15 MD school, but not gotten an interview at my state school. Things are weird, who knows why things happen except the adcoms. My success/failure is independent of your chances.

I wish you all the best of :luck:.

I'm starting to get worried about NYCOM..i'm instate, have decent stats and am still waiting to hear from them :( a couple questions...

1. does nycom continually go through applications all year (aka not reject you right away) like other DO schools?
2. ive heard that NYCOM is one of the most competitive do schools in the sense that even though it doesnt have the highest average stats soooo many apply there (making it harder to get into)..is this true?

thanksss!

I'm starting to get worried about NYCOM..i'm instate, have decent stats and am still waiting to hear from them :( a couple questions...

1. does nycom continually go through applications all year (aka not reject you right away) like other DO schools?
2. ive heard that NYCOM is one of the most competitive do schools in the sense that even though it doesnt have the highest average stats soooo many apply there (making it harder to get into)..is this true?

thanksss!

I have no idea about your second question, but as far as the first, NYCOM doesn't typically send rejections (if at all). That's one of the biggest complaints that I've seen on SDN over the past few years. They'll let everyone hang during and even beyond the interview season. Don't panic if you haven't heard from them yet. Their interview season starts later and therefore ends later. There is plenty of time left for NYCOM!

Good luck. :luck:

I have received two emails from NYCOM saying basically the same thing: "we got your primary, now send your recommendations." However, the emails were not identical, I was just wondering if anyone has received the same two emails?

I have received two emails from NYCOM saying basically the same thing: "we got your primary, now send your recommendations." However, the emails were not identical, I was just wondering if anyone has received the same two emails?

I only got one like that. Maybe they really want your letters.

Their interview season starts later and therefore ends later. There is plenty of time left for NYCOM!

Good luck. :luck:

Which sucks, because most other schools start their interviews earlier, and if you get accepted at one of them, you'll most likely have to put a deposit down by 12/15.

I have received two emails from NYCOM saying basically the same thing: "we got your primary, now send your recommendations." However, the emails were not identical, I was just wondering if anyone has received the same two emails?
yes i got two of them.. so i called to make sure they received the letters from the first time i sent them.. they said not to worry, those e-mails are automated.. so as long as you sent your letters, you should be fine.

Which sucks, because most other schools start their interviews earlier, and if you get accepted at one of them, you'll most likely have to put a deposit down by 12/15.

Yup. I paid a deposit at another school - tons of people in my class did. In the long run a couple thousand dollars isn't that big of a deal.

Yup. I paid a deposit at another school - tons of people in my class did. In the long run a couple thousand dollars isn't that big of a deal.

I know that pain well LOL!

Chillax my friends. I've been interviewed at a top 15 MD school, but not gotten an interview at my state school. Things are weird, who knows why things happen except the adcoms. My success/failure is independent of your chances.

I wish you all the best of :luck:.

UUUUgggghhh, I think scary thoughts every time I hear someone say "My friends..." now. Let's hope and pray that McCain doesn't take "chillax" from us too.

UUUUgggghhh, I think scary thoughts every time I hear someone say "My friends..." now. Let's hope and pray that McCain doesn't take "chillax" from us too.

Finally a Bruce vs. Chuck post!!! Who hooo! Oh wait, Bruce killed Chuck in Enter the Dragon....

Yeah, I get cringes everytime I hear McCain say "My Friends" google the tounge jut and learn more too...

2. ive heard that NYCOM is one of the most competitive do schools in the sense that even though it doesnt have the highest average stats soooo many apply there (making it harder to get into)..is this true?

thanksss!

fyi, class of 2012 had over 4900 applicants for 300 spots. good luck guys! if you come to NYCOM, be prepared to work your @$$ off.

fyi, class of 2012 had over 4900 applicants for 300 spots. good luck guys! if you come to NYCOM, be prepared to work your @$$ off.

To quote an email we got from our Dean...

"The class of 2012 accepted 297 students which brings our total enrollment to 1,176 students. Of the 4,849 applicants, 6% were accepted (1 of 18 students)."

To those of you who are worried because you didn't get an interview invite yet, don't be. NYCOM usually interviews from November to April and there are plenty of students in our class with great scores that didn't interview until the Spring. NYCOM doesn't send out rejection letters so if you didn't hear anything from them it can be a bit worrisome but don't give up on them until late April/early May.

To quote an email we got from our Dean...

"The class of 2012 accepted 297 students which brings our total enrollment to 1,176 students. Of the 4,849 applicants, 6% were accepted (1 of 18 students)."

To those of you who are worried because you didn't get an interview invite yet, don't be. NYCOM usually interviews from November to April and there are plenty of students in our class with great scores that didn't interview until the Spring. NYCOM doesn't send out rejection letters so if you didn't hear anything from them it can be a bit worrisome but don't give up on them until late April/early May.


thanks for that reassurance! and yayy for a UD alum at NYCOM! (I mean i'm assuming you went there due to the huge pic of YouDee haha). awesomeee :)

To quote an email we got from our Dean...

"The class of 2012 accepted 297 students which brings our total enrollment to 1,176 students. Of the 4,849 applicants, 6% were accepted (1 of 18 students)."

To those of you who are worried because you didn't get an interview invite yet, don't be. NYCOM usually interviews from November to April and there are plenty of students in our class with great scores that didn't interview until the Spring. NYCOM doesn't send out rejection letters so if you didn't hear anything from them it can be a bit worrisome but don't give up on them until late April/early May.

ah, i see my mental estimate of that figure was a little off. thanks for the specifics.

and to the applicants for this cycle -- hang in there! the NYCOM admissions office is a very busy place but it doesn't mean they are ignoring you, even if you are concerned that you haven't gotten invites at this point. it's still early in the game, try to be patient! i know thats hard, i remember being in your shoes, but hopefully doors will open for all of you intent on going into medicine.

if you have any questions about NYCOM from a current first year's prospective, i'll do as best as i can to help you. :thumbup:

for nycom, can u receive an interview before all your letters of reccomendations have arriveD?

Still waiting for a reply. Out of state, 3.39 GPA (lil less for science), 29 MCAT, with reasonable med experience.

What is going on? :confused:

Still waiting for a reply. Out of state, 3.39 GPA (lil less for science), 29 MCAT, with reasonable med experience.

What is going on? :confused:

In the past the out of staters received interview invites 1 month after instate people. So expect them to start sending out the invites to non-NY'ers around Nov. :)

I dont know why NYCOM doesn't do application completeness updates...
"have you received my LORs yet?"
"I cant tell you that..."
???

Still waiting for a reply. Out of state, 3.39 GPA (lil less for science), 29 MCAT, with reasonable med experience.

What is going on? :confused:
...?!!

What are you complaining about: in state, 29 MCAT, 3.9 sci, 3.7 overall, reasonable med experience, research, unusual EC, etc...?!!

In all fairness its not always THAT easy - so just because someone has good stats does not mean they are guaranteed acceptance . I was one of the few on the wait list last year (no doubt one of the worst experiences ever), and didn't have much different marks - but I was out of state. Even with that said I still think you have a great chance at getting in!

Good luck to everyone, it seems like I'm gonna try and stick it out once more with you all.

anyone else interviewing 12/3?

Hey all,

I got into CCOM so I canceled my interview for this Thursday, which means they should have an open spot, so if you live in the area and can make it there, you might call and ask if they have any openings...


Good luck!

plus another L...

Did anyone else have engineer parents who viewed not being able to spell as a sign of intelligence?

plus another L...

Did anyone else have engineer parents who viewed not being able to spell as a sign of intelligence?

Uh what? I have engineer parents but I don't think they went to their friends and bragged "HEY!!! ENGINEEREDOUT DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO SPELL THE WORD OMNIPOTONT!!! Yup, my boy is going to be a rocket scientist, just you wait and see..."

are people already interviewing? i haven't seen any suits yet... if anyone has any questions feel free to flag me down in the parking lot. just look for the guy who looks like brad pitt and is built like a calvin klein model.








(that was a joke...)

I'm interviewing this Thursday. If you have any tips please let me know!!! Its my number 1 school!!!!!

I'm interviewing this Thursday. If you have any tips please let me know!!! Its my number 1 school!!!!!

I think you are one of the first to interview. Their website says they start interviewing in Nov, so....but I could be wrong.

Best of luck, and hope you get in, since its your #1.

really not many tips to give. just do your HW on the school and know what it has to offer in order to sell the point that it's the right school for you... most of our interviewers are awesome so don't worry... i've heard almost nobody say they had a stress interview here so just be yourself and have fun

Hey all,

I got into CCOM so I canceled my interview for this Thursday, which means they should have an open spot, so if you live in the area and can make it there, you might call and ask if they have any openings...


Good luck!

Thank you so much. I just got your spot this morning. I was scheduled for the 19th but wanted to move the date earlier so I can make a decision before the deadline for Touro's deposit(this friday) but all the interview dates were filled for the week! So glad you posted :thumbup:

Hey,
Glad it worked out. Something good should come from wasting time on these forums. Hopefully you'll have an idea after the interview. Good luck.

Thank you so much. I just got your spot this morning. I was scheduled for the 19th but wanted to move the date earlier so I can make a decision before the deadline for Touro's deposit(this friday) but all the interview dates were filled for the week! So glad you posted :thumbup:

i don't see how interviewing on thursday will help you make a decision about the deposit that's due on friday...? am i missing something?

i don't see how interviewing on thursday will help you make a decision about the deposit that's due on friday...? am i missing something?

I don't have the money to pursue both schools at the same time.Depending on how I feel about the school after the interview, I may choose to withdraw from Touro-NY and use that $2000 towards NYCOM in the event I get accepted....vice-versa.

I don't have the money to pursue both schools at the same time.Depending on how I feel about the school after the interview, I may choose to withdraw from Touro-NY and use that $2000 towards NYCOM in the event I get accepted....vice-versa.

Wouldn't that mean giving up an acceptance for a maybe? I guess you already have another first choice? Or am I missing something?

Wouldn't that mean giving up an acceptance for a maybe? I guess you already have another first choice? Or am I missing something?

Don't really have a first choice. My stats are pretty good for NYCOM and the fact that I'm in-state may help. Also I'm one of first group to be interviewed. So these factors may favor my chance for an acceptance. But I'll make the decision after the interview on thursday.

I don't have the money to pursue both schools at the same time.Depending on how I feel about the school after the interview, I may choose to withdraw from Touro-NY and use that $2000 towards NYCOM in the event I get accepted....vice-versa.

I understand your position. I am in a similar boat regarding my out of state applications, and am thinking of taking out another 5k "student" loan for winter quarter, which begins 12/1, in order to fund the rest of the interview/deposit process so I can apply more broadly.

For those interviewing tommo, good luck!! I think its the first one of this season. There's nothing to be worried about. The interviews are really relaxed.

Don't really have a first choice. My stats are pretty good for NYCOM and the fact that I'm in-state may help. Also I'm one of first group to be interviewed. So these factors may favor my chance for an acceptance. But I'll make the decision after the interview on thursday.


I understand your confidence and I also understand money may be a big issue, but in this process, and I'm sure others will agree with me, you NEVER give up a sure thing for a maybe like that... strange things happen and would you want to end up not going to any school for 2k in your pocket that you now have to spend reapplying next year (or the better scenario is getting in somewhere else that you don't like as much as touro, for example)...

my 0.02c, do as you wish, of course...

PS: i saw you interviewees today in your suits outside our ICC (where you saw us waiting with our white coats on...) everyone looked sharp. how were the first impressions and interviews? do you remember who was interviewing today?

you NEVER give up a sure thing for a maybe like that... strange things happen and would you want to end up not going to any school for 2k in your pocket that you now have to spend reapplying next year

can't agree with you enough. it's a hard enough process, you shouldn't close any doors before they're even made available to you. hedge your bets on where you know you got in, not where you THINK you'll get it.

p.s. hope you guys look sharp. known fact that NYCOM screens male candidates based on their tie choice. if yours came in a box with a shirt, you're not cutting it.

:laugh:

Interview at 11, I am worrrrrrriiiieeeeeddddddd!!!

3.309 gpa
29 mcat
In state
Let you know how it goes

See you there Dr Wilson!! Ill be heading there pretty soon. : )

So does the interview invite come in a large packet/envelope in snail mail? If so I have one waiting for me at home right now :D

Do they assign you a date or do you decide yourself?

I understand your confidence and I also understand money may be a big issue, but in this process, and I'm sure others will agree with me, you NEVER give up a sure thing for a maybe like that... strange things happen and would you want to end up not going to any school for 2k in your pocket that you now have to spend reapplying next year (or the better scenario is getting in somewhere else that you don't like as much as touro, for example)...

my 0.02c, do as you wish, of course...

My thoughts, exactly. I thought I was missing something, since it seems unfathomable to risk a sure thing on a maybe for $2K. If you have to apply again next year, it wouldn't be fun to have to spend that same $2K on apps and traveling. Ugh.

NYCOM got my application on 9/24 (email acknowledgment ) and evals around oct 15. I honestly was expecting a secondary but I have received no call or email; is anyone in the same position.

28r
science gpa 3.6
AO: 3.5

was that not the most laid back interview ever? which one were you tourniquet?

was that not the most laid back interview ever? which one were you tourniquet?
yeh, the interview was pretty chill.. i think it went well.. i was suprised to have been interview by a PhD... he was cool..

i was the chick in the pink shirt and the black skirt suit..

who were you?

So does the interview invite come in a large packet/envelope in snail mail? If so I have one waiting for me at home right now :D

Do they assign you a date or do you decide yourself?
Business size envelope, and you call for a date.

Strange, I heard nothing for weeks and then I got invites to most of my DO schools in less than a week. :idea:

NYCOM got my application on 9/24 (email acknowledgment ) and evals around oct 15. I honestly was expecting a secondary but I have received no call or email; is anyone in the same position.

28r
science gpa 3.6
AO: 3.5
You get the secondary and invite at the same time.

Business size envelope, and you call for a date.



:scared: That usually doesn't go over well for me :scared:

:scared: That usually doesn't go over well for me :scared:
What do you mean? :confused: Why not? I'm having problems arranging mine, if that's what you mean.

NYCOM got my application on 9/24 (email acknowledgment ) and evals around oct 15. I honestly was expecting a secondary but I have received no call or email; is anyone in the same position.

28r
science gpa 3.6
AO: 3.5


It depends, are you in state or out of state? If you are out of state do not expect anything for another month or so. Last year I was one of the first out of state-rs to interview and it was already a 1-2 months into the process.

What do you mean? :confused: Why not? I'm having problems arranging mine, if that's what you mean.

Last time I called for a date she laughed at me :cry:

yeh, the interview was pretty chill.. i think it went well.. i was suprised to have been interview by a PhD... he was cool..

i was the chick in the pink shirt and the black skirt suit..

who were you?


Tourniquet,

Was the PhD's name Dr. Kurt Amsler? If so he is one of the nicest guys there!

Last time I called for a date she laughed at me :cry:
Huh? who laughed at you? :confused: Why? That's just weird. :eek:

In state

Well it could be for a number of reasons. I mean obviously a ton of people are in the same position as you. Look at last years thread and you'll see a number of people who were probably the first to submit, got interviews mid way through, and accepted no problem. Looks like your stats are good, so i'm banking for you.

I was the only person in the group not wearing a black suit...lol. Hope that didn't single me out for the worst!!

Okay so I've officially been invited to interview. I called them up and the only dates the woman had were January 13th and 14th, neither of which I would be around for. She said they didn't have any available spots earlier and they haven't started scheduling spots later than that.

Way to have choices :thumbup:

Oh well, at least I got the invite, and have at least two months to fill out the secondary.


If anyone cancels their appointments post away :D

Okay so I've officially been invited to interview. I called them up and the only dates the woman had were January 13th and 14th, neither of which I would be around for. She said they didn't have any available spots earlier and they haven't started scheduling spots later than that.

Way to have choices :thumbup:

Oh well, at least I got the invite, and have at least two months to fill out the secondary.


If anyone cancels their appointments post away :D
You got mone? I'd love an invite there.

Tourniquet,

Was the PhD's name Dr. Kurt Amsler? If so he is one of the nicest guys there!
I was interviewed by Dr leheste. You know anything about him?

I was interviewed by Dr leheste. You know anything about him?

Nice guy, easy to talk to.

2.7 overall gpa
2.7 science gpa
3.4 one year med post bac gpa
10B, 10P, 9V
Live 10 min From NYCOM
NYCOM Received my App end of August

Do I have a realistic shot of getting an interview from NYCOM?

I also had Leheste, he was very nice and we had a pretty cool discussion about the conflict between the US and Russia. He is very knowledgable and I believe he heads up the neuroscience research at NYCOM.

I also had Leheste, he was very nice and we had a pretty cool discussion about the conflict between the US and Russia. He is very knowledgable and I believe he heads up the neuroscience research at NYCOM.

Dr Leheste is a great professor :) Glad to hear you guys had a good interview and hope you all get some good news soon from NYCOM!

2.7 overall gpa
2.7 science gpa
3.4 one year med post bac gpa
10B, 10P, 9V
Live 10 min From NYCOM
NYCOM Received my App end of August

Do I have a realistic shot of getting an interview from NYCOM?

Your MCAT is above the average at NYCOM (27) but your GPA is lower (3.5-3.6). In my personal opinion it's going to depend on your other application items such as personal statement, EC's, LORs, etc.

If you don't hear back from NYCOM in a month or so, send an update letter or a letter of intent. It was very very competitive last year and hardly anyone got off the waitlist. This year it's expected to be even more competitive due to a spike in applications. Good luck!

I also had Leheste, he was very nice and we had a pretty cool discussion about the conflict between the US and Russia. He is very knowledgable and I believe he heads up the neuroscience research at NYCOM.
were you the first one who was interviewed that day?

My primary was submitted 3 weeks ago and I still haven't heard anything. My stats are pretty average for the school (27, 3.7+). Is this normal?

I heard they don't necessarily need LOR's to send secondary/interview invite, so I haven't sent them yet. Someone please correct me if I mistaken.

Thank you.

My thoughts, exactly. I thought I was missing something, since it seems unfathomable to risk a sure thing on a maybe for $2K. If you have to apply again next year, it wouldn't be fun to have to spend that same $2K on apps and traveling. Ugh.


The funny thing is that I came away from the NYCOM interview leaning more towards Touro-NY. I waited a couple of days before I wrote my review to see if the feeling I came away from the school with remains. NYCOM is a great school but I wasn't really impressed with it. The students seem nice and warm but one can easily get lost in such a large class size. The lecture hall was a massive auditorium and I don't think I can sit there all day without getting drowned by the crowd or pay attention to the lecture.

Secondly, the administrative staff weren't really as friendly as Touro-NY in my opinion. The Phd interviewers were very nice though.Thirdly, the technology was nice but needs a tard improvement. The anatomy lab was ok but I've seen better. If I'm gonna be hanging around with a corpse all day, I might as well be in a comfortable environment.

Finally, I didn't think the tuition was worth what they were providing. They have good rotation sites but they also share some of these with Ross and SGU students. So I don't think it's a great edge.
NYCOM's strength comes from its students. They produce great match list each year but I think these students will do fine in any school they are in.

One caveat: The guy I interviewed with came away with the opposite feeling. He was impressed with NYCOM and didn't like Touro-NY. Different strokes I guess!

I will be sending my deposit to Touro-NY. Goodluck everyone !

EEK I haven't scheduled mine yet either. You got thru on a weekend?

Nah that was on friday afternoon. I'll give them a try tomorrow to see if they started scheduling or not.

do they have an open house.

Yes tourniquette I was the first...I think they went in order of who came first and signed in. Glad they did that because I had a physics test that afternoon.

Yes tourniquette I was the first...I think they went in order of who came first and signed in. Glad they did that because I had a physics test that afternoon.
how long were u in the room with him for, i interviewed right after you.

also, does anyone know how the acceptances are sent.. e-mail, snail mail, phone call? I'm already getting quite antsy!!:scared:

Woo hoo cancellation = me interviewing on December 3rd, afternoon session. Anyone else there at that time?

how long were u in the room with him for, i interviewed right after you.

also, does anyone know how the acceptances are sent.. e-mail, snail mail, phone call? I'm already getting quite antsy!!:scared:

Usually phone call with a letter sent as well :)

anyone know where you can find NYCOM's matchlist?

anyone know where you can find NYCOM's matchlist?

2004-2008 NYCOM lists (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showpost.php?p=7298654&postcount=6)

Usually phone call with a letter sent as well :)

i never got a phone call, but i called myself exactly a week later because i was antsy... snail mail followed shortly thereafter

i never got a phone call, but i called myself exactly a week later because i was antsy... snail mail followed shortly thereafter
so you called a week later and they told you were in, or that no decision was yet available?

wow. the 2008 matchlist looks incredible

The funny thing is that I came away from the NYCOM interview leaning more towards Touro-NY. I waited a couple of days before I wrote my review to see if the feeling I came away from the school with remains. NYCOM is a great school but I wasn't really impressed with it. The students seem nice and warm but one can easily get lost in such a large class size. The lecture hall was a massive auditorium and I don't think I can sit there all day without getting drowned by the crowd or pay attention to the lecture.

Secondly, the administrative staff weren't really as friendly as Touro-NY in my opinion. The Phd interviewers were very nice though.Thirdly, the technology was nice but needs a tard improvement. The anatomy lab was ok but I've seen better. If I'm gonna be hanging around with a corpse all day, I might as well be in a comfortable environment.

Finally, I didn't think the tuition was worth what they were providing. They have good rotation sites but they also share some of these with Ross and SGU students. So I don't think it's a great edge.
NYCOM's strength comes from its students. They produce great match list each year but I think these students will do fine in any school they are in.


i was initially concerned about the class size as well. funny things happen though when you start medical school... we spend so much time together during the first block, it's pretty easy to make friends and meet new people. there are a ton of clubs and the second years do an excellent job of promoting them and recruiting us into getting involved. if you're not a more outgoing person, this could potentially be a problem -- but i think this would be a problem at ANY school, not just NYCOM.

the lecture halls are large, yes, but the first 6 weeks of school is lecture heavy and you do spend a lot of time in lecture, there is no way around it. you'd be surprised how quickly you get used to it, and in fact, the vast majority of students are focusing and it is not the case that students talk and disrupt.

i personally think the anatomy is set up well. there are 7-8 students per cadaver, and are laid out such that at any given time, you are not dissecting next to another group. furthermore, the groups are split so that only half the groups are dissecting on a given day. during the first half of the lab, one half of your group (you + 2-3 other people) will do the dissection, then the rest of your group members (3-4 more people) come in and you finish dissecting and teach them what you've found. for the next lab, the roles are reversed. the anatomy labs are also open late at night, especially during the week leading up to exams so you have time to review. i personally don't think anything is lacking and think the anatomy faculty is very helpful, more than enough bodies, equipment, sinks, lockers downstairs, etc.

the rotation sites you spoke about -- its not just NYCOM students sharing those sites w Ross or SGU, but nearly every other medical school in the NYC metro area as well. bottom line is that there are a lot of medical schools in the area, and to some degree there is competition for rotations. that's simply the nature of NYC.

but if you have any specific questions about the school, feel free to ask. good luck everyone!

Usually phone call with a letter sent as well :)

yep.

so you called a week later and they told you were in, or that no decision was yet available?

they told me "acceptance letter mailed out" or something like that

i was initially concerned about the class size as well. funny things happen though when you start medical school... we spend so much time together during the first block, it's pretty easy to make friends and meet new people. there are a ton of clubs and the second years do an excellent job of promoting them and recruiting us into getting involved. if you're not a more outgoing person, this could potentially be a problem -- but i think this would be a problem at ANY school, not just NYCOM.

the lecture halls are large, yes, but the first 6 weeks of school is lecture heavy and you do spend a lot of time in lecture, there is no way around it. you'd be surprised how quickly you get used to it, and in fact, the vast majority of students are focusing and it is not the case that students talk and disrupt.

i personally think the anatomy is set up well. there are 7-8 students per cadaver, and are laid out such that at any given time, you are not dissecting next to another group. furthermore, the groups are split so that only half the groups are dissecting on a given day. during the first half of the lab, one half of your group (you + 2-3 other people) will do the dissection, then the rest of your group members (3-4 more people) come in and you finish dissecting and teach them what you've found. for the next lab, the roles are reversed. the anatomy labs are also open late at night, especially during the week leading up to exams so you have time to review. i personally don't think anything is lacking and think the anatomy faculty is very helpful, more than enough bodies, equipment, sinks, lockers downstairs, etc.

the rotation sites you spoke about -- its not just NYCOM students sharing those sites w Ross or SGU, but nearly every other medical school in the NYC metro area as well. bottom line is that there are a lot of medical schools in the area, and to some degree there is competition for rotations. that's simply the nature of NYC.

but if you have any specific questions about the school, feel free to ask. good luck everyone!

i must agree with my friend here... i don't want to sound like a nycom fanboy, but i remember last year around the same time there were a few threads about students frustrated with nycom so i don't think it's uncalled for to state how i think the school is great and as long as you work hard you will succeed and get a lot out of it. most of our faculty are great and approachable.

i personally have almost no issues with nycom and am very happy with my choice.

I was in there for about 15-20 mins. you?

i was initially concerned about the class size as well. funny things happen though when you start medical school... we spend so much time together during the first block, it's pretty easy to make friends and meet new people. there are a ton of clubs and the second years do an excellent job of promoting them and recruiting us into getting involved. if you're not a more outgoing person, this could potentially be a problem -- but i think this would be a problem at ANY school, not just NYCOM.

the lecture halls are large, yes, but the first 6 weeks of school is lecture heavy and you do spend a lot of time in lecture, there is no way around it. you'd be surprised how quickly you get used to it, and in fact, the vast majority of students are focusing and it is not the case that students talk and disrupt.

i personally think the anatomy is set up well. there are 7-8 students per cadaver, and are laid out such that at any given time, you are not dissecting next to another group. furthermore, the groups are split so that only half the groups are dissecting on a given day. during the first half of the lab, one half of your group (you + 2-3 other people) will do the dissection, then the rest of your group members (3-4 more people) come in and you finish dissecting and teach them what you've found. for the next lab, the roles are reversed. the anatomy labs are also open late at night, especially during the week leading up to exams so you have time to review. i personally don't think anything is lacking and think the anatomy faculty is very helpful, more than enough bodies, equipment, sinks, lockers downstairs, etc.

the rotation sites you spoke about -- its not just NYCOM students sharing those sites w Ross or SGU, but nearly every other medical school in the NYC metro area as well. bottom line is that there are a lot of medical schools in the area, and to some degree there is competition for rotations. that's simply the nature of NYC.

but if you have any specific questions about the school, feel free to ask. good luck everyone!

I can definitely see where you are coming from.Eudjinn gave me quite a few pointers privately also. I haven't officially withdrawn my application.Not even sure they'll accept me but as of now I'm 80% leaning towards Touro-NY. Of course, a lot can happen from now till January........Thanks for your input.

I was in there for about 15-20 mins. you?
the same.. it would have been less.. but then i asked him about his research.. and he talked about a bit about that. he said.. don't worry if you feel the interview was short.. i had concrete questions for you and you answered them directly, so don't worry.. im like ok.. lol and that was the end of that. :rolleyes:

I can definitely see where you are coming from.Eudjinn gave me quite a few pointers privately also. I haven't officially withdrawn my application.Not even sure they'll accept me but as of now I'm 80% leaning towards Touro-NY. Of course, a lot can happen from now till January........Thanks for your input.
i would check out NYCOM's matchlist before you make your decision
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I can definitely see where you are coming from.Eudjinn gave me quite a few pointers privately also. I haven't officially withdrawn my application.Not even sure they'll accept me but as of now I'm 80% leaning towards Touro-NY. Of course, a lot can happen from now till January........Thanks for your input.

no sweat. good luck to you wherever you end up! :thumbup:

My primary was submitted 3 weeks ago and I still haven't heard anything. My stats are pretty average for the school (27, 3.7+). Is this normal?

I heard they don't necessarily need LOR's to send secondary/interview invite, so I haven't sent them yet. Someone please correct me if I mistaken.

Thank you.

rennykim,

I did send the LORs, I thought their email said to send them in. The emai came after I submitted the primary and basically told me I won't have to do a secondary unless I get an interview.

so i got really antsy and called NYCOM, but there are no updates for those who interviewed last week... :( i dont want to wait!!!!!!

so i got really antsy and called NYCOM, but there are no updates for those who interviewed last week... :( i dont want to wait!!!!!!

when did you interview?

when did you interview?
last thursday, exactly a week ago.

yay.. my 500th post!! (yes, that's the reason for this post)

I interviewed yesterday and I thought everything went really well! Hoping for some good news too!! :)

me too! keeping my fingers crossed.

really?? who were you if you dont mind me asking??? I was the asian guy from Virginia Tech! did you get interviewed by Dr. Blazey?

no i was interviewed in the afternoon session by dr. beatty. i was the girl in the black suit with the blue shirt.

really?? who were you if you dont mind me asking??? I was the asian guy from Virginia Tech! did you get interviewed by Dr. Blazey?
i think i met you at the NSU interview.. but it could have been another asian guy from Virginia tech.. :rolleyes:

My primary was submitted 3 weeks ago and I still haven't heard anything. My stats are pretty average for the school (27, 3.7+). Is this normal?

I heard they don't necessarily need LOR's to send secondary/interview invite, so I haven't sent them yet. Someone please correct me if I mistaken.

Thank you.

Don't worry if you don't hear from NYCOM yet if you are out of state. If instaters are interviewing now (start of Nov) then out of staters usually get called in the month after. Hope you hear something soon :)

I also had Leheste, he was very nice and we had a pretty cool discussion about the conflict between the US and Russia. He is very knowledgable and I believe he heads up the neuroscience research at NYCOM.

Hi, just wondering did you choose the morning or the afternoon interview session to get Dr Leheste? Thank you!

There was no choice on the day I went. All interviews that day were conducted in the afternoon. There are certain days that you can choose which part of the day to interview. If you are asking because you want to interview with him specifically and are wondering which session to choose, I can't help ya, sorry. I am sure you can call the school and find out.

I received my interview letter today from NYCOM, didn't think it would come since it's been so long since their notification of receipt of my primary. Pretty excited.

I received my interview letter today from NYCOM, didn't think it would come since it's been so long since their notification of receipt of my primary. Pretty excited.

I interviewed this past Wed. Nov. 12th and they said it was only the second week of interviews. Sit tight- they start interviewing later than most schools.

Hey Hokie06,
I remember you!! lol Our interview group was with Dr. Blazey. :)

Hey!!! nice to see you too! hahahah were you last ones to interview with Dr. Blazey that day?

That was me!! The one who couldn't stop laughing when that guy was talking about the coral he collects... hahahahah gotta love him. He was a cool guy though.

Anybody know the name of the male D.O. interviewer the morning of 11/11? I know he specializes in OMM and this was his first year interviewing, if that helps at all. I never wrote his name down and it's completely slipped my mind. Thanks.

if it's his first year interviewing, it's not Saggio.

It could be: Gilliar, Van Arsdale, Yao, Terzella, Flaum. That more or less covers every male "OMM specialized" doctor we have in the department that I've seen so far. Any of those ring a bell?

Just got a call from Admissions. They sent me an interview invite and it came back to them, because they accidentally merged my permanent and mailing addresses into one incorrect address. I checked my AACOMAS app to make sure this wasnt my mistake but everything was right. I guess they just typed it incorrectly into my file. I dont know how long ago the letter was sent, but now I will be interviewing in late January. Im thrilled to have an interview, but wish I could have done it sooner, just because I will probably have to make a deposit for another school before then! They received my aacomas app in late august so it had been a long time. If anyone is anxious, maybe check to make sure the address they have on file for you is correct?

I will be interviewing late January as well, what date did you get?

if it's his first year interviewing, it's not Saggio.

It could be: Gilliar, Van Arsdale, Yao, Terzella, Flaum. That more or less covers every male "OMM specialized" doctor we have in the department that I've seen so far. Any of those ring a bell?

Thanks, that narrows it down a bit. He was new, so I don't think it was Gilliar either. I might just call the admissions office to be positive...

Hey!!! nice to see you too! hahahah were you last ones to interview with Dr. Blazey that day?

I was just reading last year's NYCOM thread and someone wrote that "rumor has it that anyone who interviews during the first two weeks of November were already accepted pre-interview, and the interview is just a formality."

If that's true, sickkkkkkkkkkk we are innnnnn.

I was just reading last year's NYCOM thread and someone wrote that "rumor has it that anyone who interviews during the first two weeks of November were already accepted pre-interview, and the interview is just a formality."

If that's true, sickkkkkkkkkkk we are innnnnn.

Yep I heard that rumor too! I hope we all get in hhahahah. I just found out I got wait listed to Bradenton, so im very anxious for some good news haha. hopefully we will hear back from NYCOM soon!!

I went to interview at VCOM last monday and im supposed to hear back from them tomorrow! The interview was pretty casual but long! Three separate people interview you for like 15-20 minutes. If were accepted, we're supposed to be receiving a call after 3pm tomorrow :scared:

Ohhhhhhhhh wow that's awesome!! You said their program over at VCOM is pretty great so that would be good to hear some good news from them tomorrow. I still haven't gotten my DO letter to them, but they should be receiving it around Monday or Tuesday so hopefully I'll be complete there soon so they can review my file.

I was waitlisted at Bradenton, too! I was so disappointed. I loved that school. However, I wrote on my secondary that I wasn't sure yet if PBL was right for me (just trying to be honest) so I think that may have hurt my chances, since they ONLY do PBL. Then I sat in on the session and was so impressed by PBL. Ughhh very frustrating to be honest sometimes!! lol

Oh man I hope we get into NYCOM, too. NYCOM is pretty high up on my list, so hearing some good news would be a great relief. I hope it isn't actually going to be "around the holidays" that we hear, because it would suck to have to wait that long.

i would LOVE it if that rumor were true. NYCOM is my top choice :-/ and the anxiety is killng me!! people in past threads said that they called NYCOM a few weeks after their interview and the woman in admissions told them whether they were accepted or not. anyone know anything yet?

i would LOVE it if that rumor were true. NYCOM is my top choice :-/ and the anxiety is killng me!! people in past threads said that they called NYCOM a few weeks after their interview and the woman in admissions told them whether they were accepted or not. anyone know anything yet?
i called last week (1 week-post interview) and no decisions were made yet. some one should call this week, as it is 2 weeks post interview now.

Nycom is my top choice too.. i really really hope i get in there, im not even submitting my other secondaries.. (prob not the best idea, but w/e)

During the interview, one of the current students there told us not to worry since we were the few first groups to interview at NYCOM, assuming that we would all get in!! Have faith guys!! I'm sure we will all get in!! If I don't receive anything until the end of next week, im definitely going to call!

During the interview, one of the current students there told us not to worry since we were the few first groups to interview at NYCOM, assuming that we would all get in!! Have faith guys!! I'm sure we will all get in!! If I don't receive anything until the end of next week, im definitely going to call!

ayyy this all makes me optimistic but at the same time i don't want to get my hopes up ya know [even though at this point they already are!!]?

i'm keeping my fingers crossed!

I received my interview letter today from NYCOM, didn't think it would come since it's been so long since their notification of receipt of my primary. Pretty excited.


Hi, when did u send ur primary. I send mines late october by when u think i will know about NYCOM. thanks

I interviewed on 11/6. Did they say how long it takes to get back to us? I have heard nothing yet.

During the interview, one of the current students there told us not to worry since we were the few first groups to interview at NYCOM, assuming that we would all get in!! Have faith guys!! I'm sure we will all get in!! If I don't receive anything until the end of next week, im definitely going to call!

I was just reading last year's NYCOM thread and someone wrote that "rumor has it that anyone who interviews during the first two weeks of November were already accepted pre-interview, and the interview is just a formality."

If that's true, sickkkkkkkkkkk we are innnnnn.

I wouldn't say it's guaranteed, but you guys are certainly in a good position since you're interviewing so early. Any school is going to want to interview and invite their "A" picks first ;)

Best of luck all!

I wouldn't say it's guaranteed, but you guys are certainly in a good position since you're interviewing so early. Any school is going to want to interview and invite their "A" picks first ;)

Best of luck all!

Awesome, thanks a lot!!! Keeping my fingers crosseddd. (They should have a smiley icon for crossed fingers. I'll be optimistic and give it a :thumbup:!)

I was wondering if anyone can help me. NYCOM emailed me and told me they recieve my primary 2 weeks ago. How long does it take for them to get back to me regarding an interview. I just was wondeirng what is the time frame. Im always checking if i receieve something in the mail.lol.

I interviewed on 11/6. Did they say how long it takes to get back to us? I have heard nothing yet.
they said 3 to 4 weeks.. next week will be the 3rd week.. the wait is brutal!

I totally understand how you feel. I have a feeling we will hear back the week after Thanksgiving. Just be patient guys! I'm sure we will all get in. Since we all interviewed the first two week, our chances are looking really good if our interview went well! :-)

This is definitely the most stressfull part of the entire process...I'm in the same boat as you guys but I am sure everything will be fine and our patience will pay off.

ditto! its so frustrating becuase i have an interview at WVSOM on dec 8th and I really don't want to spend all that money traveling down there if i do get in to NYCOM. i wish there was a way to find out earlier!! wishful thinking.

good luck everyone!

ditto! its so frustrating becuase i have an interview at WVSOM on dec 8th and I really don't want to spend all that money traveling down there if i do get in to NYCOM. i wish there was a way to find out earlier!! wishful thinking.

good luck everyone!

I have a feeling we will find out before Dec. 8th. I think they often tell you a longer amt of time, so that if you don't hear after 2.5 weeks, you don't start freaking out and calling.

Awesome, thanks a lot!!! Keeping my fingers crosseddd. (They should have a smiley icon for crossed fingers. I'll be optimistic and give it a :thumbup:!)

Try it now. ;)

Try it now. ;)


AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH that's awesome!!! :xf::xf::xf::xf::xf::xf: (six is my lucky number... OCD?? lol)

ditto! its so frustrating becuase i have an interview at WVSOM on dec 8th and I really don't want to spend all that money traveling down there if i do get in to NYCOM. i wish there was a way to find out earlier!! wishful thinking.

good luck everyone!
Yep, me too. I have NSU on Dec 5, LECOM-B on Dec 10, and LECOM-Erie on December 11. Would be a shame to spend my Christmas bonus on unnecessary travel expenses, but even if it does come to that and I do get into NYCOM afterwards I don't think I would mind. I just want to get in somewhere already, it would be a huge load off.

Yep, me too. I have......LECOM-Erie on December 11.

I have LECOM-E on Dec. 11th too :) Were you at NYCOM Nov. 12th??

I was there one the 6th. Do you know anything about these LECOM schools? I am hearing that they only do PBL. Does anyone know the story with that whole situation?

I was there one the 6th. Do you know anything about these LECOM schools? I am hearing that they only do PBL. Does anyone know the story with that whole situation?


LECOM-B does only PBL. However, LECOM-E offers 4 different learning pathways, including PBL and LDP (lecture-discussion pathway).

wow i think i might just blow them off in that case. I don't think I would want to go the PBL route. I have been learning my way for 16 years, don't think it would make sense to switch up during the most important years of my academic career.

anyone know how they will notify us .. by mail, phone, email? has anyone else tried calling? i think i might at the beginning of next week just to see if there has been any progress.

you will find out by snail mail, but you can try to call admissions to see if the committee has "met and made any decisions"

anyone know how they will notify us .. by mail, phone, email? has anyone else tried calling? i think i might at the beginning of next week just to see if there has been any progress.

Do you mean the week of Dec. 1st?

I think we will start hearing from them the first week of December. :(

I think we will start hearing from them the first week of December. :(

That's not bad- that's this coming week!! How did you find that out??

Hey guys, here are NYCOM's match lists from 2004-2008, in case anyone's interested. Carry on. :)

haha sorry I didn't mean to sound like I know for sure. I "think" we will hear back the week after thanksgiving hahaha. Sorry!

Hahahah don't apologize!!!

Is anyone going to call tomorrow about decisions?? I'm scared to call lol their admissions office is a bit intimidating.

Is anyone going to call tomorrow about decisions?? I'm scared to call lol their admissions office is a bit intimidating.
i was going to call.. but i wanna cut them some slack.. half the office is probably not there due to the long weekend.. assuming they are open all together.. but if someone does call.. please do tell how things go..

Yeah I just remembered they're probably closed altogether. lol

I called wednesday. The receptionist in the admissions office was not very intimidating...so don't worry about that. She did tell me that adcom was planning on meeting shortly after the Thanksgiving break. Monday??? It is impossible to tell and the anticipation is pretty unbearable. If anyone hears anything back from them, please post, as will I.

I called wednesday. The receptionist in the admissions office was not very intimidating...so don't worry about that. She did tell me that adcom was planning on meeting shortly after the Thanksgiving break. Monday??? It is impossible to tell and the anticipation is pretty unbearable. If anyone hears anything back from them, please post, as will I.

I've called them in the past and they were less than friendly :rolleyes: Hmmm shortly after Thanksgiving?? I wish soooo badly I could find out ON Monday because I wuld rather not go on my TOUROCOM interview on Tuesday... :thumbdown I prefer NYCOM.

I'm in!!!!!!!!!


























SIKE!!! Hahaaha can't wait to hear as well!

I'm in!!!!!!!!!


























SIKE!!! Hahaaha can't wait to hear as well!



AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH you TOTALLY psyched me out, you ****!!!! That's hysterical :laugh: