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Hey everyone, will be applying to CCOM this summer...my #1 choice school. Hope everyone is enjoying their summer! Im not...lol, taking my mcat july 10th and hoping to kill it to get to CCOM

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CCOM is also my first choice, my stats: Overall GPA 3.36, science GPA 3.47, MCAT 30Q. What are my chances?


With some good clinical and non-clinical EC's, good letters of rec, submitting your AACOMAS and supplementaries in a timely fashion, you should stand a very good chance at admission.

my stats: overall: 3.31, science: 3.24, mcat: july 10th (hoping for at least a 27), lots of EC's, good strong LORs including preceptors and board of director at CCOM, hopefully will be complete by august...my gpa is kind of weak, i got lot of B's, im praying ill get in lol

CCOM is my top choice as well.

Their website states that a GPA above 3.0 (science and cumulative) is needed to be considered competitive, so I think you guys are fine in that department. And the average MCAT of the 2007 entering class was 27. All this is on their website (http://www.midwestern.edu/ccom/), I just thought I'd post here for reference. Best of luck to all those applying, hopefully I'll see some of you class and we can talk about how we were worrisome pre-meds a long, long time ago.

CCOM is my top choice as well.

Their website states that a GPA above 3.0 (science and cumulative) is needed to be considered competitive, so I think you guys are fine in that department. And the average MCAT of the 2007 entering class was 27. All this is on their website (http://www.midwestern.edu/ccom/), I just thought I'd post here for reference. Best of luck to all those applying, hopefully I'll see some of you class and we can talk about how we were worrisome pre-meds a long, long time ago.

haha im dreaming for that day to come!

hopefully I'll see some of you class and we can talk about how we were worrisome pre-meds a long, long time ago.



haha im dreaming for that day to come!


Haha, from what I hear from current med students, it increases exponentially in med school. I believe it. This process can definitely be crappy, but try to enjoy your senior year or your last year out of the books (if you're non-trad) while going through it, guys :)

i cant, i need to continue studying to raise my gpa....if for some reason i dont get into ccom, nycom, pcom, umdnj ill be reapplying, i know people say apply broadly and with my stats i should not be too picky, but i dont want to leave chicago for any reason at the moment, residency i wouldnt care, but for med school i want to go to ccom and if that means reapplying another time, im gonna keep on doing that till i get into ccom or one of the four schools i listed, i have strong reasons why i want to stay which i just dont feel like explaining at the moment, :o

Hey Travoltage-

I had similiar stats and got into CCOM. 3.4 gpa 27 MCAT lots of clinical and research experience and real strong LORs. If you apply early enough and interview well you should be able to get in. For the record, I think that if you limit yourself to those four schools you could be shooting yourself in the foot. Getting into medical school is a very difficult process with a lot of variables that are completely out of your control. Even if you kick *** on everything it doesn't guarantee you a spot at any school. Although I don't know your reasoning for only applying to four schools, I'd suggest (and I'm sure many others who have gotten in would also agree) to apply broadly. If you get secondaries and interviews at the schools you are interested in, you don't have to send the other secondaries to the lower interest schools but I'd definitely include them in your aacomas application. BTW, the schools that you have ranked high before your interviews could end up being lower on your list in the end which is another reason to apply broadly. Many recently accepted students will tell you this as well. CCOM was one of these for me. Best of luck to you.

Hey Travoltage-

I had similiar stats and got into CCOM. 3.4 gpa 27 MCAT lots of clinical and research experience and real strong LORs. If you apply early enough and interview well you should be able to get in. For the record, I think that if you limit yourself to those four schools you could be shooting yourself in the foot. Getting into medical school is a very difficult process with a lot of variables that are completely out of your control. Even if you kick *** on everything it doesn't guarantee you a spot at any school. Although I don't know your reasoning for only applying to four schools, I'd suggest (and I'm sure many others who have gotten in would also agree) to apply broadly. If you get secondaries and interviews at the schools you are interested in, you don't have to send the other secondaries to the lower interest schools but I'd definitely include them in your aacomas application. BTW, the schools that you have ranked high before your interviews could end up being lower on your list in the end which is another reason to apply broadly. Many recently accepted students will tell you this as well. CCOM was one of these for me. Best of luck to you.

i completely understand what your saying, i think i will apply broadly, i just have family i need to help take care of here...if only it were soo plain and simple lol

Anyone know:

a) how many/what percentage of applicants are invited for interviews?

b) what percentage of interviewees are given acceptances?

Anyone know:

a) how many/what percentage of applicants are invited for interviews?

b) what percentage of interviewees are given acceptances?

im not sure about a), but i have a few friends who attend ccom, and they interview students all the time. a friend of mine from there said that for b), its like 70% or something close to it. those are good odds in your favor.

70%...very nice.

is CCOM still ONLY 160 seats, when are the increasing the class size, just wondering, since i hear all med schools were increasing class sizes very soon....lol make it now, haha

Applied, 3.51 OA, 3.47 science, 26R. Definitely a school I could see myself going to. Move to a new city? Sure.

is CCOM still ONLY 160 seats, when are the increasing the class size, just wondering, since i hear all med schools were increasing class sizes very soon....lol make it now, haha

I think they increased it to 173 seats

oh really, lol thats good, the more seats, the better:)

I m applying to ccom, its one of my top chioce, i love the school and i loveeeeeeeeeeeeee the city of chicagoooooo...wishing eveyone the bets of luck , hey we might be classmates, who knows..:)

anyone knows, how many ppl they accept in state and how many ppl they accept out state ( on average )?:cool:

midwestern is a private college meaning it doesn't show preference to ppl from IL so it varies

A lot of private schools will still show a state preference. At some schools, it is very strong, at other schools, it is not as strong.

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actually, well i guess from what ive heard, ccom has strong preference toward in state students however im sure if you have good stats...where your from really shouldnt matter..

:cool::rolleyes:Thank You guyssssssssssssssss:D

I've heard they show a very strong preference to people who use the word "Chicago" in their SDN user ID.

I've heard they show a very strong preference to people who use the word "Chicago" in their SDN user ID.

haha or in their location profile ahha

I applied too. It's one of my top choices.

whats a competitive gpa/mcat score to get at least an interview at ccom?

Okay ladies and gentleman..or let just say friends...lol
here we goo,:p
u need around a 27 on the MCAT..on average..
u MUSTtttttt have a science GPA of over 3.0
///and an overall gpa of around 3.4 or above will be good.////

I got this info from their website and doing google search..so i think its accurate..;)

ok cool thanks

whats a competitive gpa/mcat score to get at least an interview at ccom?

I hate you

now now now hate is such a strong word....why don't we promote peach and happiness in today's crazy society?

Okay ladies and gentleman..or let just say friends...lol
here we goo,:p
u need around a 27 on the MCAT..on average..
u MUSTtttttt have a science GPA of over 3.0
///and an overall gpa of around 3.4 or above will be good.////

I got this info from their website and doing google search..so i think its accurate..;)

On their website I found the following information:
General Requirements:


Bachelor's degree
Minimum total and science GPA of 2.75
MCAT scores
Two letters of recommendation

Where did you see a requirement for a 3.0? Please, enlighten me.

http://www.aacom.org/people/colleges/Documents/CCOM-MWU.pdf

your right only a 2.75 is needed for the supplemental app, but the higher, the better so 3.0 and up would be recommended but not required

On their website I found the following information:
General Requirements:


Bachelor's degree
Minimum total and science GPA of 2.75
MCAT scores
Two letters of recommendation
Where did you see a requirement for a 3.0? Please, enlighten me.

Hi

i got this line from their website

"To be competitive, an applicant should possess both a science and total GPA over 3.00 on a 4.00 scale"

The question was originally asked about what would be compitive in getting an interview:

To be competitive u need at least a 3.0 science Gpa (thats what i meant), But they will look at ur application if ur gpa is higher or at 2.75, but then ur MCAT score must be really high.

Best of luck to u..:thumbup:

On their website I found the following information:
General Requirements:


Bachelor's degree
Minimum total and science GPA of 2.75
MCAT scores
Two letters of recommendation

Where did you see a requirement for a 3.0? Please, enlighten me.

yeah....that website hasnt been updated in ages. I don't think a 3.0 will cut it at all, ( 2.75, keep dreaming ) unless youre rolling in with a 29+ MCAT or something wild on your file.

I'm applying to 6 DO schools, CCOM/MWU is definitely one of them!

Anyone know:

a) how many/what percentage of applicants are invited for interviews?

b) what percentage of interviewees are given acceptances?

Stats from 2003

(Applications In State/OOS; Interviewed In State/OOS; Accepted In State/OOS; Enrolled In State/OOS)

School
PCOM - 553/3272; 309/259; 237/177; 161/105
UNECOM - 52/2396; 37/269; 33/188; 28/93
CCOM - 239/1406; 154/365; 115/267; 71/103
NJCOM - 373/2028; 115/170; 78/112; 100/0
NYCOM - 660/2637; 367/353; 286/254; 198/112
DMU COM - 160/2227; 111/468; 93/353; 59/156
LECOM - PA - 469/3782; 297/888; 174/345; 123/266

Stats from 2003

(Applications In State/OOS; Interviewed In State/OOS; Accepted In State/OOS; Enrolled In State/OOS)

School
PCOM - 553/3272; 309/259; 237/177; 161/105
UNECOM - 52/2396; 37/269; 33/188; 28/93
CCOM - 239/1406; 154/365; 115/267; 71/103
NJCOM - 373/2028; 115/170; 78/112; 100/0
NYCOM - 660/2637; 367/353; 286/254; 198/112
DMU COM - 160/2227; 111/468; 93/353; 59/156
LECOM - PA - 469/3782; 297/888; 174/345; 123/266

Wow, in-state chances are really good based on these stats!

Stats from 2003

(Applications In State/OOS; Interviewed In State/OOS; Accepted In State/OOS; Enrolled In State/OOS)

School
PCOM - 553/3272; 309/259; 237/177; 161/105
UNECOM - 52/2396; 37/269; 33/188; 28/93
CCOM - 239/1406; 154/365; 115/267; 71/103
NJCOM - 373/2028; 115/170; 78/112; 100/0
NYCOM - 660/2637; 367/353; 286/254; 198/112
DMU COM - 160/2227; 111/468; 93/353; 59/156
LECOM - PA - 469/3782; 297/888; 174/345; 123/266

Only 1650 applicants? Neighboring MD schools got 4 or 5 times that many applicants in the last cycle! I'm willing to bet those applicant numbers now are much higher than they were five years ago. Yet the future does seem bright for in-staters. What about In-City applicants? If I'd known this sooner I would have moved down the street from CCOM and been an In-Neighborhood applicant. They probably all get accepted.

2003 was 5 years ago. Around that time MD schools' stats were looking about what osteo schools' stats are starting to look like right now. I would be very very surprised if the number of total applicants was still below 2000.

i saw a published link somewhere, ill try to find it again, think last year there were like around 4500 applicants, maybe a little less

4500 applicants for 170 seats. I get a queasy feeling in my stomach when I look at those numbers.

4500 applicants for 170 seats. I get a queasy feeling in my stomach when I look at those numbers.
True, but I bet you they accept about at least double the number of seats in the class.

Columbia, for example, accepted 286 and only 155 enrolled.

4500 applicants for 170 seats. I get a queasy feeling in my stomach when I look at those numbers.


Welcome to applying to med school, man. And to be fair, as was somewhat said above, I'm sure of those 4500 applications, some didn't complete the secondary, some were accepted to allopathic schools or other osteopathic schools and declined acceptances AND interview invites.

CCOM looked pretty sweet; I went on a tour last week. Nice area too. Its not as busy as Chicago, believe me that's the best part. But its still pretty urban.

But its still pretty urban.


it's suburban, no two ways about it. But DG has a metra train directly to the city with plenty of parking, I believe, and the clinical rotation sites are located throughout chicagoland, including the city. A lot of students end up in the surrounding suburbs or Oak Park, which is just a few minutes away from the city (with no traffic). My tour guide even said he and a few friends were moving into lincoln park (trendy young professional northside neighborhood of chicago) for their 3rd year.

4500 applicants for 170 seats. I get a queasy feeling in my stomach when I look at those numbers.


Always remember what the late George Carlin said


"Think of how stupid the average person is, and then realize that half of them are stupider than that"

To be competitive u need at least a 3.0 science Gpa (thats what i meant), But they will look at ur application if ur gpa is higher or at 2.75, but then ur MCAT score must be really high.

Translation: "You don't have much of a shot but we'd love the application fee."

so for those that went on a tour to ccom, tell us more about the school? anything that would give us insights about clinicals, programs, professors, friendly? and so on.. THANKS..

so for those that went on a tour to ccom, tell us more about the school? anything that would give us insights about clinicals, programs, professors, friendly? and so on.. THANKS..

they give you a tour during your interview

Probably a question better suited for one of the "secondary application" threads, but I thought I'd ask:

Anyone received a secondary for CCOM yet? If so, when did you submit your primary. I'm beginning to get a little antsy in my pantsy.

is CCOM still ONLY 160 seats, when are the increasing the class size, just wondering, since i hear all med schools were increasing class sizes very soon....lol make it now, haha

When I was a first year we had 175ish. Im a fourth year now, and we have 166, so I am having difficulty understanding how we crammed 166 people into 160 bodies...

FYI...received secondary today.

https://online.midwestern.edu/public/setupacct.cgi

FYI...received secondary today.

https://online.midwestern.edu/public/setupacct.cgi

Me too. I hate the "why should we accept you" question, especially when it's 1500 characters! :eek:

sooo....care to share the q's for those of us who are still being verified?:D

or if they are the same as in the secondary thread you could confirm them..

1. List any relative who is an osteopathic physician
(list name, relationship, osteo college attended, year of graduation)

2. Why do you believe CCOM would provide you with the type of osteopathic medical education you are seeking? (1,500 characters)

3. Why should CCOM accept you into this year's class? (1,500 characters)

4. Upload a copy of your resume or curriculum vitae, which will include, but not be limited to the following information:

* Educational History (colleges attended and degrees earned)
* Employment History
* Medically related work and volunteer experiences
* College extracurricular activities, honors, and leadership responsibilities
* Community activities, honors, and leadership responsibilities
* Hobbies and nonacademic interests


Application fee: $50

Oh what a pain in the ass. I hope they reject me pre-secondary.

Aren't those two essays the same ****?

hmm, i haven't heard from them yet! is it an online app? or pdf?

hmm, i haven't heard from them yet! is it an online app? or pdf?

Good ole portal system. Not as fun as the hypothalamic one, but almost.

Good ole portal system. Not as fun as the hypothalamic one, but almost.

:laugh:

1. List any relative who is an osteopathic physician
(list name, relationship, osteo college attended, year of graduation)

2. Why do you believe CCOM would provide you with the type of osteopathic medical education you are seeking? (1,500 characters)

3. Why should CCOM accept you into this year's class? (1,500 characters)

4. Upload a copy of your resume or curriculum vitae, which will include, but not be limited to the following information:

* Educational History (colleges attended and degrees earned)
* Employment History
* Medically related work and volunteer experiences
* College extracurricular activities, honors, and leadership responsibilities
* Community activities, honors, and leadership responsibilities
* Hobbies and nonacademic interests


Application fee: $50

Thanks!!!

yay thanks so much for posting this!

Verified on July 2nd and no email from CCOM. Come on!!

50 bucks is cheap guys for a secondary aps as compared to other medical schools there

50 bucks is cheap guys for a secondary aps as compared to other medical schools there

True- Mount Sinai is over 100. This is almost a steal. Looks like CCOM is having a secondary sale!!!

I am grateful for any application under 75 anymore. Touro was 100. NYMC was 100. A few others were too I think

I am grateful for any application under 75 anymore. Touro was 100. NYMC was 100. A few others were too I think

Touro NY = $200

I think that's the record.

Touro NY = $200

I think that's the record.

That is why I didn't apply there. I didn't have enough of an interest to live IN NYC. But it is a supposedly good sign if they send you a secondary. A medical school would NEVER send you a secondary just for the fee....that is unfathomable. *cough*

I wonder if I'll get the CCOM application soon. I guess I'd need to revise my resume just a bit, but I suggest they aren't business people and I can remove the various coding and tech things I do.

OUCOM is only $40, but there is that little clause after your medical education ;).

OUCOM is only $40, but there is that little clause after your medical education ;).

Yea..the clause doesn't bother me, so I applied. I grew up in the midwest. Parts of Ohio are only a couple hours from family. Anyway, kind of my fault that it got off topic. So lets keep it to ccom! :p

I haven't visited yet, but CCOM seems like a great place. I absolutely love Chi town, and this place seems to be an optimal distance away from the city so as to avoid the terribleness that is Chicago traffic/parking, but close enough to have fun on the weekends. Anyone have thoughts? Visited?

OUCOM is only $40, but there is that little clause after your medical education ;).

Bacchus, I heard about this! I can't remember which schools specifically! Can anyone explain the specifics of this "fine print"? I'm really interested to hear about it...not because I applied to OUCOM or anything.

Bacchus, I heard about this! I can't remember which schools specifically! Can anyone explain the specifics of this "fine print"? I'm really interested to hear about it...not because I applied to OUCOM or anything.

Their site is very vague about this, and apparently it's not as bad as we think/thought. But it's something along the lines of having to practice in Ohio for 5 years post-residency. There are ways out of it, though. One costs a few hundred grand, and the other involves, I don't know, primary care or something??? Can someone fill in the details, please?

I haven't visited yet, but CCOM seems like a great place. I absolutely love Chi town, and this place seems to be an optimal distance away from the city so as to avoid the terribleness that is Chicago traffic/parking, but close enough to have fun on the weekends. Anyone have thoughts? Visited?

live about 20 mins away. have family in downer's grove, which is your pretty typical chicago suburb. but, it's close to the city, and (i'm biased, but) chicago is THE BEST CITY to live in! there's something for everyone. for people from warmer climates though, it may take a while to get used to the cold cold cold winters, especially since chicago winters go through half of what is supposed to be spring.

and you're right about parking and all in the city, avoid driving if/when you can. the CTA is your friend.

live about 20 mins away. have family in downer's grove, which is your pretty typical chicago suburb. but, it's close to the city, and (i'm biased, but) chicago is THE BEST CITY to live in! there's something for everyone. for people from warmer climates though, it may take a while to get used to the cold cold cold winters, especially since chicago winters go through half of what is supposed to be spring.

and you're right about parking and all in the city, avoid driving if/when you can. the CTA is your friend.

Yeah I've spent several long weekends there and could absolutely live there! What's Downer's Grove like? Is the school adjacent to suburbs? Did I read something about it being surrounded by woods? What else can you tell us?

Thanks for the input!

Yeah I've spent several long weekends there and could absolutely live there! What's Downer's Grove like? Is the school adjacent to suburbs? Did I read something about it being surrounded by woods? What else can you tell us?

Thanks for the input!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Downers_Grove

sorry CB thats the best i can do for now! ive never been there in my life.

I don't want to retract from this thread anymore but the paper contract and the online description for OUCOM do not jive in my opinion. I have emailed them and will post to the OUCOM thread regarding this when I get an response. I'm hoping I get CCOM's secondary soon.

Does anyone know if this really means characters? 1500 characters is not a lot. 1500 words is quite a lot.

I'm banking on characters.

Does anyone know if this really means characters? 1500 characters is not a lot. 1500 words is quite a lot.

I'm banking on characters.

It's characters, for both. I just logged in to make sure.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Downers_Grove

sorry CB thats the best i can do for now! ive never been there in my life.

Thanks for the help! Next time I'm in the Chi will either be for an interview at CCOM, or else I make sure to check the place out.

BTW the record high density of Sears Catalog Homes (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sears_Catalog_Home) and the fact that Macho Man Randy Savage graduated HS there have practically got me packing my bags, already!

Thanks for the help! Next time I'm in the Chi will either be for an interview at CCOM, or else I make sure to check the place out.

BTW the record high density of Sears Catalog Homes (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sears_Catalog_Home) and the fact that Macho Man Randy Savage graduated HS there have practically got me packing my bags, already!

no way! man, what else do you need in a town?

no way! man, what else do you need in a town?

Nothing. I'm set.

Yeah I've spent several long weekends there and could absolutely live there! What's Downer's Grove like? Is the school adjacent to suburbs? Did I read something about it being surrounded by woods? What else can you tell us?

Thanks for the input!

yea, there are lots of woody areas. it's your basic upper middle-class suburb-- its a SW suburb, about 50 mins away from the heart of downtown chicago and like 40 mins away from o'hare airport. not much to do in the suburb itself, unfortunately, but it has a pretty homey feel

yea, there are lots of woody areas. it's your basic upper middle-class suburb-- its a SW suburb, about 50 mins away from the heart of downtown chicago and like 40 mins away from o'hare airport. not much to do in the suburb itself, unfortunately, but it has a pretty homey feel

Thanks! Yeah I kinda like living in the suburbs, just because our dogs will likely be much happier. I would like the option of going to the city on the weekends, but 50 min? I was hoping it didn't take that long. Oh well. I don't think I'll be heading to Northwestern any time soon, either...

What's up with DO schools teasing us with cool cities, anyway? I just found out that Touro originally set up shop in San Fran, then moved 2 years later to MI. Lame.

50 minutes? Is that by train or by car?

50 minutes? Is that by train or by car?

actually it is a 50 minute walk.

this is unofficial, can anyone confirm?

car, but more like 40 w/out bad traffic. i'm better with trains/buses in the city, so i'm not sure exactly how to leave downer's grove via public transportation. i believe there is a metra station there that will take you out of the city, and you can easily park at the station to avoid driving in the city.

hooray CCOM is my first secondary!

hooray CCOM is my first secondary!

The first secondary is exciting! Then they start to pile up... :D

Get it done ASAP, especially if you're applying to a bunch of schools.

hooray CCOM is my first secondary!

Wait till you come back and have 5 in your email box.

Then you don't know where to begin!

Wait till you come back and have 5 in your email box.

Then you don't know where to begin!

haha exactly. i agree, its exciting for the first few, but then you wake up to "Please complete this supplemental application in the next 5 minutes, including letters of recommendation, or this computer will self-destruct." and they start to get a little overwhelming.

The first secondary is exciting! Then they start to pile up... :D


honeymoon is already over? :p
haha thanks guys!

honeymoon is already over? :p
haha thanks guys!

The honeymoon is already over! But at this point I only have 3 left to do.

What's the marriage metaphor for impatiently waiting for a procrastinating DO, when you have applied to several schools that require his letter? That's the stage this admissions marriage is in. Lame. :thumbdown

The honeymoon is already over! But at this point I only have 3 left to do.

What's the marriage metaphor for impatiently waiting for a procrastinating DO, when you have applied to several schools that require his letter? That's the stage this admissions marriage is in. Lame. :thumbdown

I'm in your same boat!! I have 11 schools that are waiting on........my DO letter! AND THATS IT! ughhrr! she was supposed to have it on interfolio yesterday! frustrating.

I am waiting for a letter especially for CCOM. I have a DO and MD letter already, but this guy was a graduate of CCOM and his super stoked to have me going there, so I'm holding out for a little while.

The main downtown station (by the Tivoli) will have express trains during peak hours, and local the rest of the time. Express trains will take ~25min into the city, local 45-60 min(some have more stops than others). Anyway, I grew up in good old DG, so anyone with questions can PM me. Good luck!

don't worry guys, my school's committee doesn't get letters sent out til MID-AUGUST via virtual evals. and i was pretty much told, though not in these exact words, that students applying to MD schools are first on the list of priorities, so who knows where i even stand :confused:

Good luck to everyone who is applying to CCOM this year. I went through the application process last year, so if anyone of you have questions, shoot me a PM. I will be glad to help. Have fun with the applications and remember CCOM is a great school!!!

Thanks for all of the CCOM student love! :D

Are many of the rotations in the city? Or are they more suburban? It would be pretty cool to live at least the 2nd two years closer in to the city!

Does anyone know if CCOM offers any sort of preceptor program during the first two years? Or if the curriculum is regular lecture or systems based?

I have been scouring their website for more info....:rolleyes:

Are many of the rotations in the city? Or are they more suburban? It would be pretty cool to live at least the 2nd two years closer in to the city!

Most of the rotations are in the city except for some in the suburbs like Cook County Hospital, etc. Living in Chicago is very expensive but then again commuting to Chicago from the suburbs everyday is a pain in the ***.

Man I am so excited about CCOM. The more I look over their website, the more I want to go. Just submitted their secondary on Friday so here goes :)

Anyone care to chime in about how they organized this ridiculous requirement of attaching a CV that contains the EXACT same info as the primary? Except the hobbies, that's new. But come on, just ask that, then!

Specifically:

1. Did you organize it into the same categories listed on the secondary (Edu. history, employment history, medically related work and vol. exp., etc)?

2. Did you repeat any entries (Ex: Listed a clinical job in "employment," "medical work exp," and "leadership")?

This seems like a dumb question, but I'm torn as to how best present this info and whether I need to follow their outline.

Anyone care to chime in about how they organized this ridiculous requirement of attaching a CV that contains the EXACT same info as the primary? Except the hobbies, that's new. But come on, just ask that, then!

Specifically:

1. Did you organize it into the same categories listed on the secondary (Edu. history, employment history, medically related work and vol. exp., etc)?

2. Did you repeat any entries (Ex: Listed a clinical job in "employment," "medical work exp," and "leadership")?

This seems like a dumb question, but I'm torn as to how best present this info and whether I need to follow their outline.


I just organized it exactly how they asked for it. I do not think I duplicated anything in categories.. but it was difficult to decide what to put where. I just went with it though.

I just organized it exactly how they asked for it. I do not think I duplicated anything in categories.. but it was difficult to decide what to put where. I just went with it though.

Thanks! How many pages did it end up being?

Anyone else feel like sharing?

Thanks! How many pages did it end up being?

Anyone else feel like sharing?

I haven't tackled their app yet, it is on my plate for tomorrow morning. I already have a resume with most of the info they ask for on it. It is one page. If I am going to squeeze everything they ask for on there while being extremely brief, it will have to be at least 2 pages.

Mine was 3 pages in length but spaced and organized for easy-viewing :)

Thanks! How many pages did it end up being?

Anyone else feel like sharing?

Hey Chocolate bear,
My CV last year ended up being exactly one full page. Here is how I organized it:

Name
Address
Education
Honors and Awards
Employment experience
Extracurricular activities
Hobbies
Future Plans

I got this format online from some Formal CV writing website. Honestly, don't worry too much about the format. The above format should do it, but make sure you include everything.

mine is about 2 pages, but i didn't use their exact headings...

name
address
education
employment
volunteer activities
shadowing
extracurriculars/hobbies

Thanks for the help, folks! Glad to hear I won't be the only one not following their precise, yet nonsensical guidelines.

Where did you guys put shadowing? And are you guys clumping shadowing as one activity like on the AMCAS app?

Where did you guys put shadowing? And are you guys clumping shadowing as one activity like on the AMCAS app?

I have 5 docs whom I shadowed. I think I'll put each different doc as a separate occurrence, listed chronologically among my other items in the "Extracurricular and Volunteer Work" section.

Is anyone else having trouble entering the essays? Mine won't allow new indents for paragraphs and hitting enter (like aacomas) won't space them out either. Any suggestions?

Is anyone else having trouble entering the essays? Mine won't allow new indents for paragraphs and hitting enter (like aacomas) won't space them out either. Any suggestions?

How about trying five dashes for an indent (-----)?

I almost feel like that might look tacky. I'd rather do one large paragraph. thanks for the advice though:D

Is anyone else having trouble entering the essays? Mine won't allow new indents for paragraphs and hitting enter (like aacomas) won't space them out either. Any suggestions?

There were other secondaries that had this problem. I think VCU did. I would just try spacing it in your Word file as you copy and paste and it might show up to them as formatted.

Is anyone else having trouble entering the essays? Mine won't allow new indents for paragraphs and hitting enter (like aacomas) won't space them out either. Any suggestions?

even with multiple spaces/"enter" hits, both of my essays turned out as one big paragraph. oh well, it's done YAY!


if we're applying this early, how long is the expected wait before we hear anything more...one month??

even with multiple spaces/"enter" hits, both of my essays turned out as one big paragraph. oh well, it's done YAY!


if we're applying this early, how long is the expected wait before we hear anything more...one month??


Hey.
Last year, I ended up sending my secondary application around the same time (may be a week earlier, i think) as you. However, it took some more time because my DO wasn't able to get my LOR in sooner. Anyway, I got an interview invite from CCOM in the first week of September. What I have heard is that they have updated their networks and if you have gotten everything in by now, you might here something by the third week of August. Good luck.

Hey.
Last year, I ended up sending my secondary application around the same time (may be a week earlier, i think) as you. However, it took some more time because my DO wasn't able to get my LOR in sooner. Anyway, I got an interview invite from CCOM in the first week of September. What I have heard is that they have updated their networks and if you have gotten everything in by now, you might here something by the third week of August. Good luck.

awesome thanks!!

Hey.
Last year, I ended up sending my secondary application around the same time (may be a week earlier, i think) as you. However, it took some more time because my DO wasn't able to get my LOR in sooner. Anyway, I got an interview invite from CCOM in the first week of September. What I have heard is that they have updated their networks and if you have gotten everything in by now, you might here something by the third week of August. Good luck.
Ah, I hope to finish by this weekend. I'm out of town all next week but I am moving and need to prep for 2 lectures to teach tomorrow. I really need to finish another school before I finish CCOM. AHH. That would be awesome, to have an interview at CCOM by the end of August!

Ah, I hope to finish by this weekend.

hypnix - i hope this means you've finally been verified??

hypnix - i hope this means you've finally been verified??

Yes sir. I forgot to update the Verification thread. It took about 37 days I think. Are you verified if not, about how long have you been waiting?

Yes sir. I forgot to update the Verification thread. It took about 37 days I think. Are you verified if not, about how long have you been waiting?

Awesome, that's good to hear. I am verified but remember your name on the verification thread since we submitted on the same day. Good Luck with secondaries!

I merged the original discussion thread with the created one. Sorry it wasn't done earlier - lots of us are getting ready for rotations, are on rotations, or are moving.

Folks, remember: we made threads for discussion of every DO school for you already. Links can be found in the stickies at the top of the forum.

:)

Good luck everyone. :luck:

Awesome, that's good to hear. I am verified but remember your name on the verification thread since we submitted on the same day. Good Luck with secondaries!

Thank you! Spent all day packing and now using what remaining energy I have to work on at least one secondary before going out of town for 5 days tomorrow! :(

I just got an email from CCOM (2am EST) titled 'Why Consider CCOM?' with some selling points of the school. Anyone else get this email, and why are they mailing it out at 2am? lol

I'm doing the CCOM supplementary. How does one upload the CV? I click browse, select file, open...and then. er. there isn't an upload button or something anywhere. I tried firefox and internet explorer so I don't think i'm missing something.. but... HELP please!:eek:

I got it too...I think because I have not filled out the secondary yet so they want the complete application fast...with money...I am guessing though :D

I just got an email from CCOM (2am EST) titled 'Why Consider CCOM?' with some selling points of the school. Anyone else get this email, and why are they mailing it out at 2am? lol

I just got an email from CCOM (2am EST) titled 'Why Consider CCOM?' with some selling points of the school. Anyone else get this email, and why are they mailing it out at 2am? lol

hahah i got one too. accept me and i'll let you educate me!!! :D

I'm doing the CCOM supplementary. How does one upload the CV? I click browse, select file, open...and then. er. there isn't an upload button or something anywhere. I tried firefox and internet explorer so I don't think i'm missing something.. but... HELP please!:eek:

I use Firefox too so it shouldn't be the browser. I don't remember it being overly difficult - maybe log off and see if it works when you log back on? If there's still a problem, you can call the office early this morning.

I'm doing the CCOM supplementary. How does one upload the CV? I click browse, select file, open...and then. er. there isn't an upload button or something anywhere. I tried firefox and internet explorer so I don't think i'm missing something.. but... HELP please!:eek:

If you were able to select the file and hit "choose" or whatever it says in the box, and the box went away, you have uploaded. Try saving, then coming back. Instead of "CV Unavailable" on the right hand side of the CV section, it should have a blue link that says "CV Document" (if it worked).

I got it too...I think because I have not filled out the secondary yet so they want the complete application fast...with money...I am guessing though :D

i got one and im complete there. sounds like this email was pretty indiscriminate.

or maybe ccom just loves all of us on sdn!

I hope we all get in too :)



i got one and im complete there. sounds like this email was pretty indiscriminate.

or maybe ccom just loves all of us on sdn!

same here. this thread should get pretty exciting in the next few months. good luck everyone!

I got the email everyone is talking about. I just opened a letter as well urging me to complete the secondary.

yay! hope we all get some interview love too!!!

Just got my CCOM secondary!!! What a pain in the butt huh? How long did most of you take to complete this?

Just got my CCOM secondary!!! What a pain in the butt huh? How long did most of you take to complete this?

Not too long. Under 3 hours. But I had similar essays from other secondaries to work off of.

Not too long. Under 3 hours. But I had similar essays from other secondaries to work off of.

cool thanks...how long should I wait to do this...do you think if i cant get to it for a week its a problem?

cool thanks...how long should I wait to do this...do you think if i cant get to it for a week its a problem?

That's not a problem. The rule of thumb is ASAP, but don't worry if you can't do it right now.

can we send our letters of rec from interfolio? becuase it doesnt say that we can on the CCOM website. and i would have to list the address myself on interfolio..............

thanks :)

Did you guys put Hobbies and Non-academic interests in your CV?

Did you guys put Hobbies and Non-academic interests in your CV?

I put two non-academic/medical related things on this CV. I didn't go into too much detail because I'll save that stuff for a potential interview.

Did you guys put Hobbies and Non-academic interests in your CV?

Yes. They asked for them, so I listed 11 at the end of my CV.

can we send our letters of rec from interfolio? becuase it doesnt say that we can on the CCOM website. and i would have to list the address myself on interfolio..............

thanks :)

Yeah you can. I didn't see the address on the website (only briefly looked, though), so you may need to call them, so you can provide it to Interfolio.

Yeah you can. I didn't see the address on the website (only briefly looked, though), so you may need to call them, so you can provide it to Interfolio.
11, wow! I listed hiking and spinning, heh.

11, wow! I listed hiking and spinning, heh.
CCOM says they have a recommendation letter received but I am authorizing the release of letters on Monday. Anyone else have this issue? I checked LECOM to see if they have letters and none are listed. Hmmm.

11, wow! I listed hiking and spinning, heh.
Did you guys just your hobbies or write anything under the hobbies?

CCOM says they have a recommendation letter received but I am authorizing the release of letters on Monday. Anyone else have this issue? I checked LECOM to see if they have letters and none are listed. Hmmm.

You mean that they have a letter that should be physically impossible for them to have???

If so, I'd call them ASAP. You don't want a random letter in your file!

Did you guys just your hobbies or write anything under the hobbies?

Just listed. Actually, mine are more like [Entry * Entry * Entry], since I was running out of room. It still looks good, but only takes up 2 lines instead of 11. The *'s are actually small diamond bullets.

Just listed. Actually, mine are more like [Entry * Entry * Entry], since I was running out of room. It still looks good, but only takes up 2 lines instead of 11. The *'s are actually small diamond bullets.
I see. How long is everything? I'm already two pages and I just finished Extracurriculars.

I see. How long is everything? I'm already two pages and I just finished Extracurriculars.

Mine is two pages total. I minimized margins though. I'm sure some people's will be longer.

I just started on the resume/CV now and was wondering if and how much you included as description for each activity. If I end up describing all of them even for two lines it will def. be more than 2 or 4 pages.

And do they really want us to write down relevant course work taken in undergrad? Seems like a really redundant task? Ha?

Thanks :)

I just started on the resume/CV now and was wondering if and how much you included as description for each activity. If I end up describing all of them even for two lines it will def. be more than 2 or 4 pages.

And do they really want us to write down relevant course work taken in undergrad? Seems like a really redundant task? Ha?

Thanks :)

I had 24 entries total, between jobs, extracurriculars, and volunteer stuff. They averaged 1-2 lines of description (plus 1 line for the title of each entry). I also had 5 lines for school and 11 miscellaneous lines. Total is 2 full pages.

I didn't see anything about relevant coursework. Where did that come from?

Thanks!!!! :)

I think I"m going to try to squeeze it in, though they do say that we have something like 2,000 kb of space available...

Oh, and the course work just came to me since they want a CV!!
I thought that would be repetitive.

Thanks!!!! :)

I think I"m going to try to squeeze it in, though they do say that we have something like 2,000 kb of space available...

Oh, and the course work just came to me since they want a CV!!
I thought that would be repetitive.

Repetitive, I agree. Let them dig around through the info they already have. Though this should also apply to the rest of the redundancy that is the CV...:rolleyes:

how do we know when and where to send in the LOR? I just submitted the secondary and have no instructions for sending the letters. i saw that we need 2 (1 D.O.) but that is all. any help? do they send an email after you submit the secondary asking for the letters?

how do we know when and where to send in the LOR? I just submitted the secondary and have no instructions for sending the letters. i saw that we need 2 (1 D.O.) but that is all. any help? do they send an email after you submit the secondary asking for the letters?

I sent my LOR to the address at the bottom of the secondary invite email.

Oh and I sent it the same day I submitted the secondary.

Hey everyone!

Im SUPER interested in CCOM, LOVE Chicago (Went to Northwestern for Undergrad..).. Here's my quick/random question..

Do D.O. Schools (particularly CCOM) take the highest MCAT score from ONE exam or the highest scores from subsets of multiple exams?

Im asking because they take the highest grade from retakes in science classes, so (in my case).. Im hoping they do the same for the MCAT!

If anyone has info, let me know! Good luck to everyone!

Anyone else using VirtualEval? If so, how long did it take for either AZCOM or CCOM to update their website with the status of your physician & other recommendation letter?

It's been 5 days since I got an email from my school saying that they sent it or rather made it available to them. Was going to call them just to check, but thought I'd ask you guys first. Thanks!

Anyone else using VirtualEval? If so, how long did it take for either AZCOM or CCOM to update their website with the status of your physician & other recommendation letter?

It's been 5 days since I got an email from my school saying that they sent it or rather made it available to them. Was going to call them just to check, but thought I'd ask you guys first. Thanks!

They had my LORs for a month or so, but didn't update the Applicant Checklist page in the portal until about a week after submission of the secondary (which was just a few days ago).

Do D.O. Schools (particularly CCOM) take the highest MCAT score from ONE exam or the highest scores from subsets of multiple exams?

They all have different methods (most recent vs. avg. vs. best subsections), but the cherry picking method you're hoping for is probably the least common. You should explore the website, but there's a good chance you won't find it there. Email them if that's the case.

Will CCOM accept LOR from interfolio?

Will CCOM accept LOR from interfolio?

Not electronically, but they'll snail mail it. If you need to provide an address, give them this one:

Midwestern University
Office of Admissions
555 31st Street
Downers Grove, IL 60515

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All right people, this is it! My application is listed as complete at CCOM and I'm praying for that interview invite to come my way. I'm rooting for you all, but will not hesitate to slander you if it means I can take your spot.

I'm kidding.

On another note, has anyone received the generic e-mails from CCOM? I got one when I first got my secondary, subject title was "Greetings from the Director of Admissions." Got another one just after submitting my secondary that had the subject title "Why consider CCOM?".

I gotta give 'em credit, no other school has been e-mailing as if to imply that I'm being "recruited". The truth is I'd give my left eyebrow for an acceptance, but I'm hoping they don't know that. Keep the e-mails coming!

All right people, this is it! My application is listed as complete at CCOM and I'm praying for that interview invite to come my way. I'm rooting for you all, but will not hesitate to slander you if it means I can take your spot.

I'm kidding.

On another note, has anyone received the generic e-mails from CCOM? I got one when I first got my secondary, subject title was "Greetings from the Director of Admissions." Got another one just after submitting my secondary that had the subject title "Why consider CCOM?".

I gotta give 'em credit, no other school has been e-mailing as if to imply that I'm being "recruited". The truth is I'd give my left eyebrow for an acceptance, but I'm hoping they don't know that. Keep the e-mails coming!

Yea got the same emails, they also sent something snail mail, I have a feeling that they send it to everyone but you never know.

I am in the same boat...waiting! I have been complete since 8/1, but I think in my case they are waiting for my second MCAT scores from the 7/18 test.

This has been the most anxious time for me! Since everything is in and all we can do is wait to see if we get an interview or not.

I think when I get my first rejection I will lose it!

Anyone else feeling the same way?? Gotten any interviews yet?

Any tips on how to relax and enjoy my last week of summer before school starts again?

THANKS!!

Complete at CCOM since 8/6 - and I think the timeline is about one month?

Last week I started school, received one interview invite and one post-secondary reject. Crazy emotional roller coaster!

davenp - enjoy your last week of summer!! :cool: you already have all your secondaries worked out? That's hurting a lot of my fellow classmates at the moment.

Complete at CCOM since 8/6 - and I think the timeline is about one month?

Last week I started school, received one interview invite and one post-secondary reject. Crazy emotional roller coaster!

davenp - enjoy your last week of summer!! :cool: you already have all your secondaries worked out? That's hurting a lot of my fellow classmates at the moment.

Congrats on the invite! Which two schools did you hear from?

Hi all! I was checking my status but it says MCAT scores not received .... is that something we have to directly send to CCOM or .... does AACOMAS do it?? Thanks!

Congrats on the invite! Which two schools did you hear from?

Thank you!

Interview invite from Touro-NY but no date set yet - very very excited

Post-secondary rejection from DMU - booo I have a friend there and really would have liked to visit. So that kind of bummed me out...kryo - can you tell them I said hello! ;)

Hi all! I was checking my status but it says MCAT scores not received .... is that something we have to directly send to CCOM or .... does AACOMAS do it?? Thanks!

I believe it should be through AACOMAS - but mine wasn't checked off until a few days after I got their secondary...have they received your secondary?

Thank you!

Interview invite from Touro-NY but no date set yet - very very excited

Post-secondary rejection from DMU - booo I have a friend there and really would have liked to visit. So that kind of bummed me out...kryo - can you tell them I said hello! ;)


Sure thing! Good luck in New York!

I believe it should be through AACOMAS - but mine wasn't checked off until a few days after I got their secondary...have they received your secondary?

Hey Thrift! yup they have everything else :( so i'm not sure ... i'll go check again now!!

Yeah, I've been complete from CCOM since 8/12 (I know, not very long), but anyone before then get one yet? I got to visit last week as well and they have a nice campus and my ex-roommate who just started really likes it there. The people are all friendly and talkative. I liked it.

Yeah, I've been complete from CCOM since 8/12 (I know, not very long), but anyone before then get one yet? I got to visit last week as well and they have a nice campus and my ex-roommate who just started really likes it there. The people are all friendly and talkative. I liked it.

i've been complete at ccom since 8/15. I got home today and there was a letter from Midwestern University in my mail box...I almost cried because I assumed it was a rejection letter from CCOM...but it was just AZCOM telling me I was complete. phew! good luck you guys, CCOM and AZCOM both are near the top of my list.

i've been complete at ccom since 8/15. I got home today and there was a letter from Midwestern University in my mail box...I almost cried because I assumed it was a rejection letter from CCOM...but it was just AZCOM telling me I was complete. phew! good luck you guys, CCOM and AZCOM both are near the top of my list.

I was worried with that same letter.

I was worried with that same letter.

Before opening my letter, I held it against a bright light and looked to see if I could spot the words "unfortunately", "regret", "sorry", or "you're screwed" through the envelope. Seeing none of these I opened it to find a letter saying that I should fill out the secondary on line.

My biggest hope with CCOM is the fact that my letter writer told me "when" I get the interview, he will make some special phone calls for me. It'll suck if I have to tell him I didn't get an interview!

Hey Thrift! yup they have everything else :( so i'm not sure ... i'll go check again now!!

any luck??

as a follow up, I've just received a secondary from AZCOM and it uses the same website/login as CCOM. But now on my AZCOM "checklist" it already has my MCAT scores, and is "expecting" my supplemental apps and LORs.

so either they are expecting MCAT scores from a future date...or you may have to follow up with them....hope this helps!

Hey everyone!

Does anyone know when CCOM begins interviewing? I looked at previous threads (2007) and it looks like they may have started the 3rd week in september?

I'm not sure when they begin interviewing, but I was told on the phone yesterday that they review files as soon as they have all of your info (like, I was complete there on 8/1, and although they were expecting new MCAT scores, they reviewed my application already)....Weird huh? I thought they would wait for my new scores to come in.

Hey everyone!

Does anyone know when CCOM begins interviewing? I looked at previous threads (2007) and it looks like they may have started the 3rd week in september?

i noticed that too. azcom started sending invites recently...come on CCOM!!!!

I'm not sure when they begin interviewing, but I was told on the phone yesterday that they review files as soon as they have all of your info (like, I was complete there on 8/1, and although they were expecting new MCAT scores, they reviewed my application already)....Weird huh? I thought they would wait for my new scores to come in.

They told me that review your file as soon as it is complete. Someone said they start interviewing 3rd week of September and I hope we all get in that first batch of interviews! :)

Hey Thrift! yup they have everything else :( so i'm not sure ... i'll go check again now!!

Finally updated my MCAT scores .... AACOMAS issue! I'm complete at CCOM! Yay!

Hey all! I visited the campus today! It is a really nice campus. If anyone has any questions, let me know :) A person in admissions said that the interviews would start in the middle of Sept as someone mentioned before. Interviews are granted through email. She also said if you are complete as of yet, you are early, and in good shape! :)

congrats on those who've received interview invites!
...when were you guys complete?

thanks! i really really want some CCOM love!

congrats on those who've received interview invites!
...when were you guys complete?

thanks! i really really want some CCOM love!

I was complete 8/1. Good luck!

I was complete on 8/22 and got an interview invite today :D

Got the interview invite as well. Does anybody know of motels nearby where we can stay? Or if we can stay with a student?

nm.. i got it..

so how many LORs can we send if we are not using a premed committee? Has anybody called the school and asked already?

I have 4 LORs (2 science, 1 nonscience, 1 professional) in addition to my physician LOR.

I called CCOM and they said 6ish. The person wanted to stress quality over quantity. In the end, I think I sent them 7. Didn't hurt cause I got an invite to interview (9/22) :)

I sent in 2 LOR ( 1 science prof and 1 M.D.)

I also received an interview invite.

Got the interview invite as well. Does anybody know of motels nearby where we can stay? Or if we can stay with a student?
There are hotels within a mile away. Midwestern is off of Highland which seems like a busy street. I wish I could give you specifics but I was only in the area for a week.

ahhhh i am thisclose to calling and asking about my application...but posting here will relieve some anxiety for now...

rhlsg,

I'm interviewing on 9/22 as well, see you there!

hey, guys, I am an MS1 at CCOM. Let me know if you have an questions about the school. The stats that I got from our orientation 3 weeks ago:

Class of 2012 stats:

AO GPA: 3.54
Sci GPA: 3.45
Avg. MCAT: 27.5

Number of applicants: 4960

hey, guys, I am an MS1 at CCOM. Let me know if you have an questions about the school. The stats that I got from our orientation 3 weeks ago:

Class of 2012 stats:

AO GPA: 3.54
Sci GPA: 3.45
Avg. MCAT: 27.5

Number of applicants: 4960

Comer do you know the number of applicants who were invited for interviews and what percentage of them got accepted? Thanks.

nope, but I do know that in 2012 the class size increased to about 173-176 students (173 or 176 figures were named during our presentations) from 161 or something like that.

Does anyone know the likelihood of receiving an interview at both Midwestern schools (AZCOM and CCOM)? I received an interview at AZCOM but CCOM is my #1!

Does anyone know the likelihood of receiving an interview at both Midwestern schools (AZCOM and CCOM)? I received an interview at AZCOM but CCOM is my #1!

The same as any two other unrelated schools. I'd say if one thinks you're good enough, the other very well could, as well.

UGH I've been banging my head against the wall for two days trying to come up with something for the second secondary application essay. Its so infuriating. As annoying as they are I can understand the "Why do you want to attend XX-COM" questions, but "Why should you be accepted into this year's class?" Plus having to make a CV, do they even read the primary application?

I've been staring at this stupid 1500 character essay and am completely stuck. For two days I haven't been able to write a word. I know we're supposed to write about what makes us stand out but I'm not really sure. Everything I start to come up with, like intellight caring blah blah blah is going to be the same load of **** as every other premed.

I guess i'm just looking for a little inspiration, as this essay is the only thing keeping me from submitting my secondary.

UGH I've been banging my head against the wall for two days trying to come up with something for the second secondary application essay. Its so infuriating. As annoying as they are I can understand the "Why do you want to attend XX-COM" questions, but "Why should you be accepted into this year's class?" Plus having to make a CV, do they even read the primary application?

I know what you mean, the same answer can work for both of those questions. But maybe you should just focus on different things for each question. For the one that asks why you want to attend CCOM, focus on the things you know about the school. Say something about Chicago and how its a great city, talk about osteopathic medicine and why its right for you, read up on CCOM's history and see if you find anything in there that interests you.

For the question that asks why they should accept you, you can focus more on your own qualities, and why you think you would make a good physician.

I'm sure you'll get over the hump. Good luck!

I know what you mean, the same answer can work for both of those questions. But maybe you should just focus on different things for each question. For the one that asks why you want to attend CCOM, focus on the things you know about the school. Say something about Chicago and how its a great city, talk about osteopathic medicine and why its right for you, read up on CCOM's history and see if you find anything in there that interests you.

For the question that asks why they should accept you, you can focus more on your own qualities, and why you think you would make a good physician.

I'm sure you'll get over the hump. Good luck!

Yeah I already did the why CCOM question. I talked about location yeah but also about the schedule they have and the list of awesome elective classes they offer. Studying their website makes me wanna go there even more.

Still though for focusing on my own qualities, like I said I have trouble coming up with stuff that I don't feel like everyone else will say. I read the question and see "What makes you different from all the other nerdy ass annoying premeds sending us 75$ for the privilage of writing essays?", and I have trouble coming up with a unique response.


How does it sound if I start off an essay saying something pretty much like that? For example

I have been thinking long and hard about differentiating myself from other applicants. I am sure that all of the applicants who have made it this far are intelligent and hard working...



Gah now I ended up writing a pretty good little essay, but its 2000 characters :bang:. I don't know how I'm going to trim 500 characters out of it.

I am from Michigan but I lived in Chicago all summer. CCOM is one of my top school choices and I really want to get invited for an interview there. I just submitted my secondary application and I am complete as of August 25th. It practically killing me to wait to see if I got an interview or not! I am obsessively checking my email, haha. The anxiety of waiting is really the worst part of the whole process I think because its all out of my hands now. Is there anything else I can do to help insure I will get an interview?

Do any of you who received interviews mind letting us know when you received your secondary, when you submitted your secondary, when you were complete, and when your interview is? :) Thank you!!

Do any of you who received interviews mind letting us know when you received your secondary, when you submitted your secondary, when you were complete, and when your interview is? :) Thank you!!


I received my secondary 8/13, submitted on 8/16, complete on 8/22, recieved my interview invite on 8/25, and I am interviewing on 9/26

My MDapps should have that info.

My MDapps should have that info.

mine too!

edited....aka deleted. nevermind!

Paul, let us educate and train you to become the osteopathic physician that you envision! Become a part of our proud legacy and rich tradition! Become a part of CCOM today!


Almost makes it sound like they've accepted me into CCOM doesn't it? :D

I'm interviewing there on 9/29... anyone else? SUPER EXCITED!!! :)

Anyone scheduled for 9/15?

I just got an interview invite today and am interviewing Oct. 6th - I'm sooooooo excited! Anyone else on the 6th??

I'm really hoping I get an interview at CCOM. One of those schools I'm pulling for and all these invites today makes me check my email even more.

I'm interviewing there on 9/29... anyone else? SUPER EXCITED!!! :)

I'll be there on the 29th... can't wait!! :soexcited:

Awesome! See you there... :p

I'm really hoping I get an interview at CCOM. One of those schools I'm pulling for and all these invites today makes me check my email even more.

Have you gone to their website to check status? I never got an email from them.

Got my invite today! Interview 10/3 - could have picked the 23rd but that's when I'm leaving for the AZCOM interview! Good luck everyone!

Got my invite today! Interview 10/3 - could have picked the 23rd but that's when I'm leaving for the AZCOM interview! Good luck everyone!


Congratulations for those of you that have gotten your interview invites!! But when were you complete by??

I was completed 8/29 ... but seriously don't fret if you haven't heard anything yet. This is still REALLY early for the application cycle!

Also: Has anyone heard about what the interview is like?

I was completed 8/29 ... but seriously don't fret if you haven't heard anything yet. This is still REALLY early for the application cycle!

Also: Has anyone heard about what the interview is like?

I interviewed at AZCOM last year and was waitlisted. I think their interviews are pretty similar. There is a doctor, a student, and someone on the admissions staff in the room with you and I think they go for like 45 min or something they give you a tour of the school and lunch. It was a really nice day they put together except my interview wasn't until after lunch so I had all day to be nervous about it, lol. They were all very nice there though, nobody was out to stress you out, they did ask some interesting questions though.

I was complete at CCOM on 8/22. Good luck!

ive been complete since 8/1...why haven't i heard anything from them? it seems like most of you are hearing within a week or two.

I guess no one on SDN is interviewing this coming Monday? It's the first day of interviews. I wonder if that's a bad thing or not :confused:

ive been complete since 8/1...why haven't i heard anything from them? it seems like most of you are hearing within a week or two.


I feel you! I was complete on 8/1 also, and when I spoke to an adcom in mid-august, like the 19th, she told me my application had already been reviewed but I have not heard anything. Most likely they are waiting b/c my mCAT is so low.....I wonder when they will let us know our status!

good to see im not alone. they should really let us know something so we can focus our attention elsewhere if need be.

Originally posted by hypnix:
I guess no one on SDN is interviewing this coming Monday? It's the first day of interviews. I wonder if that's a bad thing or not First day of interviews?! Come on Hypnix, I would be pumped. You are going to set the standard for all the rest to come. And you know what they say, the first and last are usually the ones to stick out in a person's mind. You shall be remembered, my friend.

I pity those that have to interview on day 2 and follow in your footsteps. Like me.

I had my recommendations sent on monday, and CCOM hasn't updated my status. However, AZCOM, which is also part of midwestern, updated my file.

So when do you think i should call/email them about it? I feel like such a tool, since its only been a few days, but i'd really like to attend ccom.

I had my recommendations sent on monday, and CCOM hasn't updated my status. However, AZCOM, which is also part of midwestern, updated my file.

So when do you think i should call/email them about it? I feel like such a tool, since its only been a few days, but i'd really like to attend ccom.

Haha I had the same thoughts. I'd wait two weeks before being concerned, as mine took nearly that long, and I was complete a while back. You can call, but they'll tell you to wait a few more days. I would know. ;)

can a current student or anyone who knows a lot abt CCOM tell me more about the school. pros and cons, lecture style, block exam or not, rotation sites (advantages and disadvantages), some unque things abt CCOM that other schools dont have. Thank you in advance. I checked their website but didnt find much, u can also tell me where to look

can (adodoo@eden.rutgers.edu) a current student or anyone who knows a lot abt CCOM tell me more about the school. pros and cons, lecture style, block exam or not, rotation sites (advantages and disadvantages), some unque things abt CCOM that other schools dont have. Thank you in advance. I checked their website but didnt find much, u can also tell me where to look

Reading the catalog (http://www.midwestern.edu/ccom/) (top left) should help find some unique characteristics. Some schools' don't help much, but I like CCOM's electives and course descriptions.

I would like to know the above info as well. Another thing that i would like to know more about is the student run clinic. There's a website, but it looks like it hasn't been updated in a while. Is that still going?

I'll be there on the 29th... can't wait!! :soexcited:

I am also scheduled for the 29th. Excited (and nervous)...but lets see how it goes...

Have you gone to their website to check status? I never got an email from them.


When you say go to the website to check status do you check interview scheduling to see if you were invited for an interview?

When you say go to the website to check status do you check interview scheduling to see if you were invited for an interview?

Yup.

I just bought a ticket to C-town and will be there for the October 13th interview date. Hope to see some of ya'll there.

For all of those who have been invited, did you receive your invite email at like 1am or something? Just curious...

For all of those who have been invited, did you receive your invite email at like 1am or something? Just curious...

11am Pacific time

I am interviewing on the September 16th, anybody else on that date?

I want an interview!

Hi :)
Most of us have been researching and obsessing over CCOM. I feel that every time I come up with a question, I either google for the answer or find it on this website. So ... with regards to having questions for the interview panel, has anyone thought of something? I have a specific question about my hoped-for profession but other than that I have nothing ... any help would be great.

19 more days until the interview!!!

Awesome! See you there... :p

Kyro and Minea... I'm interviewing on 9/29 as well. See you both there!

Hi all! First time posting on SDN...CCOM is my top choice! I just got all my documents in today. I know I'm not super early, but do you guys think I'll be ok getting an interview? My stats are ok! Hopefully I'll be meeting you all very soon! :)

Hi all! First time posting on SDN...CCOM is my top choice! I just got all my documents in today. I know I'm not super early, but do you guys think I'll be ok getting an interview? My stats are ok! Hopefully I'll be meeting you all very soon! :)

You're not really early, but you're certainly not late; I wouldn't worry about it. Hope to meet you too!

Hi, this is my first time posting on this site. I had my interview yesterday 9/15 at CCOM. The interviewers were great! Extremely nice and made you feel comfortable. I really want to go to this school so I hope I did well. They said they'd notify us at the latest in early oct. Good luck to all of you waiting for an interview. It's still very early in the admissions process so don't panic if you haven't heard anything yet.

Hi, this is my first time posting on this site. I had my interview yesterday 9/15 at CCOM. The interviewers were great! Extremely nice and made you feel comfortable. I really want to go to this school so I hope I did well. They said they'd notify us at the latest in early oct. Good luck to all of you waiting for an interview. It's still very early in the admissions process so don't panic if you haven't heard anything yet.

Welcome, congrats, and good luck! Now go post some feedback on the day, here (http://more.studentdoctor.net/schoollist.php?type=1), if you don't mind. :D

My stats according to AACOMAS (AMCAS sees them differently, is why I have to postbacc):

GPA : ~3.8 for everything
MCAT : 36Q

Ok, currently I am in a post-bacc to an M.D. school, and applying to my state schools as well. My post-bacc program historically has taken absolutely every student scoring grades about a certain level in this program, so my chances are at least 90% I will get into the M.D. school. I have nothing against D.O.s, but the fact is, the majority of the non-primary care residency spots are allopathic, and the odds are substantially better to match as an M.D.

HOWEVER, 90% is not 100%, and so I want to hedge my bets. The M.D. school I am at may not accept me until April or May. Also, I could apply for that National Guard - ASW program a few months earlier, which could affect things.

The three D.O. schools I applied to using a fee waiver : CCOM, DMU-COM, MSU-COM.

Each of them demands a non-refundable deposit of around $1000, and I would prefer not to pay this.

Is there any way I can time it so that I probably won't have to waste $1000? The problem is, the longer I wait to turn in a secondary, the smaller the improvement in my chances becomes.

Let's suppose that I have a 97% chance of getting into one of those 3 osteopathic schools, were I to turn my secondaries in by October 1. That improves my chances of getting into a medical school to nearly 100% for this year.
(99.7% if my math is correct)

But if I waited until Febuary, I might have only a 50% chance of getting in to one of those 3 osteopathic schools. That means the marginal benefit from applying at all is much less.

Uggh. I don't know what to do. It defeats the whole purpose to apply, go to interviews, and then not pay the deposit for at least 1 school. But, $1000 is enough money to matter. I could buy groceries and gas for a couple of months, or buy a new laptop, or do lots of things with an extra grand.

Welcome, congrats, and good luck! Now go post some feedback on the day, here (http://more.studentdoctor.net/schoollist.php?type=1), if you don't mind. :D


Not a problem, just posted the feedback about my experience:D

Hi, this is my first time posting on this site. I had my interview yesterday 9/15 at CCOM. The interviewers were great! Extremely nice and made you feel comfortable. I really want to go to this school so I hope I did well. They said they'd notify us at the latest in early oct. Good luck to all of you waiting for an interview. It's still very early in the admissions process so don't panic if you haven't heard anything yet.

I interviewed with you. Who were you? Or you can tell me what group you were in if you don't mind me asking.

And like Chicago4life said, everyone was extremely nice and helpful. One student even overheard me asking a question and came over to help me. My interviewers were nice and they didn't make me feel uncomfortable. The lunch was really good too! :D

My stats according to AACOMAS (AMCAS sees them differently, is why I have to postbacc):

GPA : ~3.8 for everything
MCAT : 36Q

Ok, currently I am in a post-bacc to an M.D. school, and applying to my state schools as well. My post-bacc program historically has taken absolutely every student scoring grades about a certain level in this program, so my chances are at least 90% I will get into the M.D. school. I have nothing against D.O.s, but the fact is, the majority of the non-primary care residency spots are allopathic, and the odds are substantially better to match as an M.D.

HOWEVER, 90% is not 100%, and so I want to hedge my bets. The M.D. school I am at may not accept me until April or May. Also, I could apply for that National Guard - ASW program a few months earlier, which could affect things.

The three D.O. schools I applied to using a fee waiver : CCOM, DMU-COM, MSU-COM.

Each of them demands a non-refundable deposit of around $1000, and I would prefer not to pay this.

Is there any way I can time it so that I probably won't have to waste $1000? The problem is, the longer I wait to turn in a secondary, the smaller the improvement in my chances becomes.

Let's suppose that I have a 97% chance of getting into one of those 3 osteopathic schools, were I to turn my secondaries in by October 1. That improves my chances of getting into a medical school to nearly 100% for this year.
(99.7% if my math is correct)

But if I waited until Febuary, I might have only a 50% chance of getting in to one of those 3 osteopathic schools. That means the marginal benefit from applying at all is much less.

Uggh. I don't know what to do. It defeats the whole purpose to apply, go to interviews, and then not pay the deposit for at least 1 school. But, $1000 is enough money to matter. I could buy groceries and gas for a couple of months, or buy a new laptop, or do lots of things with an extra grand.


I don't see what your dilema is.....you said in this post that you have a 90% chance at MD school, MD's get better matches, and you don't want to spend money on a deposit to hold your seat at a "safety net" DO school you would not want to attend :confused: why not just stick to the MD route? I don't think this thread is the place to post about using osteopathic schools as a fall back plan and then mentioning that they don't match as well, even if it may be true. Sorry just my two cents, but good luck with your applications :luck:

on a more positive note :rolleyes:....anyone interviewing on 9/26??

I just got verified by ACOMAS last friday and I got my CCOM secondary today. I hope I am not too late in the cycle!!!!

I interviewed with you. Who were you? Or you can tell me what group you were in if you don't mind me asking.
I was the girl in suspenders lol :). I was a part of group three, with the physiology professor and admissions counselor/officer I believe. Who were you if you don't mind me asking?

I was the girl in suspenders lol :). I was a part of group three, with the physiology professor and admissions counselor/officer I believe. Who were you if you don't mind me asking?

The runner :)
You stayed for financial aid?

Thank you guys for posting your interview feedback! I like how it seems like the interviewers are really trying to find out who you are as a person. After reading some of the questions you guys got, I'm really excited to go into this one! Hopefully I'll get an invite soon. :) Speaking of which, how long after you were complete did it take to get one?

Thank you guys for posting your interview feedback! I like how it seems like the interviewers are really trying to find out who you are as a person. After reading some of the questions you guys got, I'm really excited to go into this one! Hopefully I'll get an invite soon. :) Speaking of which, how long after you were complete did it take to get one?
I think somewhere in the neighborhood of 2 weeks?

Hypnix & Chicago4life - did they tell you guys when the admissions committee would be meeting next? Someone in our group asked and the question was side-stepped.

Just wondering how long we have to wait for a decision.

Hypnix & Chicago4life - did they tell you guys when the admissions committee would be meeting next? Someone in our group asked and the question was side-stepped.

Just wondering how long we have to wait for a decision.

They said admissions convenes once a month so that we should expect some news no later than early oct. since they will most likely meet in a couple weeks.

The runner :)
You stayed for financial aid?

Haha YES! I hope we both get in, it'd be nice knowing someone before even beginning school.

Haha YES! I hope we both get in, it'd be nice knowing someone before even beginning school.
Haha yea. That would be awesome. Just a few more weeks... :)

Does anyone know the turn around time for an acceptance response at CCOM?

What are you guys doing for transportation?

I know this is a rather dismal question but I was wondering how long it has been taking people to hear whether or not they have been rejected before an interview? I am trying to keep my head up and not think negatively but it has been a long time since I have been complete and still heard nothing :( and I am thinking that it's a bad sign. What should I do? Call the school? I had really high hopes for possibly going to CCOM I have visited it and it really seems to be a great school, and I love the Chicago area.

I know this is a rather dismal question but I was wondering how long it has been taking people to hear whether or not they have been rejected before an interview? I am trying to keep my head up and not think negatively but it has been a long time since I have been complete and still heard nothing :( and I am thinking that it's a bad sign. What should I do? Call the school? I had really high hopes for possibly going to CCOM I have visited it and it really seems to be a great school, and I love the Chicago area.

Same here, I guess you shoud call. When I did they told me I had been reviewed in early august, but that was it. So I'm not really much help!

Same here, I guess you shoud call. When I did they told me I had been reviewed in early august, but that was it. So I'm not really much help!

Thanks I think I will call tomorrow. Good luck to you I hope you get some good news soon!

When were you guys complete?

When were you guys complete?

I was complete on the evening of 8/25... :( I called today and they said my application was going through the process... what ever that means...

When were you guys complete?

I was complete 8/1

HI , im new to this forum and just had an interview on 9/15 at CCOM. Everyone at CCOM was really nice. Im just waiting now to see if i got accepted. I really hope I did cus CCOM is my top choice :) and also it would be great to have fellow students from the same day as my interview since we all got to know each other :)...

I interviewed at september 16th at CCOM, I loved it and it is also my top choice. The people and the students I interviewed with were awesome I really hope I get in.

HI , im new to this forum and just had an interview on 9/15 at CCOM. Everyone at CCOM was really nice. Im just waiting now to see if i got accepted. I really hope I did cus CCOM is my top choice :) and also it would be great to have fellow students from the same day as my interview since we all got to know each other :)...

Hey! I interviewed on the 15th as well. Who were you?

Hey! I interviewed on the 15th as well. Who were you?
I was the one with pink scarf :) how bout u

I was the one with pink scarf :) how bout u
The Asian runner :)

Few more weeks and we hear back!

The Asian runner :)

Few more weeks and we hear back!


Good luck to everyone with interviews and applications.. and cant wait to hear back in a few weeks too :):)

I interviewed at september 16th at CCOM, I loved it and it is also my top choice. The people and the students I interviewed with were awesome I really hope I get in.

I interviewed on the 16th as well. Who were you...?

haha I was the one that answered Michael Jordan when the interviewers asked me if you could have lunch with anyone who would it be? i remember telling you guys about that i donno if you remember

did anyone else who filled out the secondary feel like the essays took 10 minutes. 1500 characters is not a lot of things. I believe mine were 2 medium sized paragraphs for each essay

did anyone else who filled out the secondary feel like the essays took 10 minutes. 1500 characters is not a lot of things. I believe mine were 2 medium sized paragraphs for each essay
ya its ok.. same here.. my essays were each a paragraph, and i had to cut down on them to make them fit :)

I just received the secondary for this school. Are there any tech companies in or near DownersGrove? I will have to look it for my hubby.

I just received the secondary for this school. Are there any tech companies in or near DownersGrove? I will have to look it for my hubby.

Downers Grove is a really nice area and not far from there is Oakbrook which is largely commercial from what I have seen. I am sure that there are plenty of large companies there for your hubby to look. My boyfriend works for a company there doing computer science like stuff. I am not sure what he/she would be looking for but I am sure you can find something there for them.

Good luck in the application process! I am still hoping for an interview there... :(

Downers Grove is a really nice area and not far from there is Oakbrook which is largely commercial from what I have seen. I am sure that there are plenty of large companies there for your hubby to look. My boyfriend works for a company there doing computer science like stuff. I am not sure what he/she would be looking for but I am sure you can find something there for them.

Good luck in the application process! I am still hoping for an interview there... :(

Thanks, my husband is more of a computer engineer. The difference is he also does hardware stuff. I just looked up monster and looks like there are some decent sized companies there. I am nervous about living in such a large city though. We shall see.

Good luck to you too with your application:luck:

I interviewed at CCOM yesterday, 9/22...
They told us that the admissions committee meets this week and that decisions will be sent out early next week by snail mail...
they told us if we had not heard from them by Oct 3 (next friday) to call them to check on our status

I hate the waiting! I was complete on September 3. Please someone tell me they waited this long and still got an interview!! Each day that goes by I take as another bad sign....

I was complete on 9/15 and haven't heard anything yet. It's just the waiting game now...

Thanks, my husband is more of a computer engineer. The difference is he also does hardware stuff. I just looked up monster and looks like there are some decent sized companies there. I am nervous about living in such a large city though. We shall see.

Good luck to you too with your application:luck:

Well the good thing is unless you are from a really really small town Downers Grove is more of a suburb of the city of Chicago. It has some really great housing and dinner places so it may not be that big of a change. But if you are from a small town then there are a lot of great changes there too (there is a metra stop in DG that can take you right into the city and I believe it goes further out of the city as well). Except traffic haha I hear that is real bad during the morning and evening rush hour. Sorry I am just blabbing but I really like the area and the school so its easy to say good things about it. If you get an interview and see the place you will know what I mean! :)

I interviewed at CCOM yesterday, 9/22...
They told us that the admissions committee meets this week and that decisions will be sent out early next week by snail mail...
they told us if we had not heard from them by Oct 3 (next friday) to call them to check on our status

That is quite a bit of news, thanks a lot!

I hate the waiting! I was complete on September 3. Please someone tell me they waited this long and still got an interview!! Each day that goes by I take as another bad sign....

I heard back almost a month later. I'd say it's still early for you to hear back...

3.71 overall, 3.60 science, and 24O MCAT. I have great LORs and ECs. My chances?

I have been complete as of 9/13. Just wondering the likelihood of receiving an invite to interview. 3.5gpa, 30 mcat, good LORs, 2 yrs research...

if you don't mind posting, those of you who have interviewed, what kind of stats did you have?

I'm interviewing next Friday (10/3)...

3.7 GPA, 27Q MCAT, 1 year research, lots of clinical experience, good LORS (one from CCOM alum)

medgrad13, when did you submit your secondary and when did you hear back?

3.71 overall, 3.60 science, and 24O MCAT. I have great LORs and ECs. My chances?

I think their MCAT avg is a little higher than yours, but it sounds like you make up for it, elsewhere. Good luck!

I have been complete as of 9/13. Just wondering the likelihood of receiving an invite to interview. 3.5gpa, 30 mcat, good LORs, 2 yrs research...

if you don't mind posting, those of you who have interviewed, what kind of stats did you have?

Chances seem really good. Good luck!