Thought I'd start a class thread for those accepted to COMP 2013!

I was accepted to the NW track...still waiting to hear back on other offers, but would be very happy to attend COMP!

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woo whooooooooooo go western!

woo whooooooooooo go western!

Wooot!! class of 2013! I can say with almost certainty that I will be in this class at Western! I can't say definitely yet but it looks like it'll be that way inevitably.

I still haven't received the actual letter though but this is because of me moving the last two weeks and mails being forwarded, etc...so that letter is floating around somewhere. If I dont' receive it by the end of this week, do you think I should call Natalie again and ask them to send it again?

wooohooo western.. i really really love this school...looking forward to meeting u guys!! btw congrats hoang!! go bruins!!

yesterday was a western leaning day in my dmu-western battle. we'll see what today brings! :D

Join the group (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=92163065175&ref=mf)! I'm getting lonely in there all by myself :(

wooohooo western.. i really really love this school...looking forward to meeting u guys!! btw congrats hoang!! go bruins!!

zeta are you committed to western for sure?

Join the group (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=92163065175&ref=mf)! I'm getting lonely in there all by myself :(

You arent alone anymore!!

yea zeta? I definitely wouldn't mind seeing a familiar face at Western! :D

What percentage of certainty is everyone about Western being their medical school by next year? I am about 94.32% sure, and after November I might be 100%. haha

yea zeta? I definitely wouldn't mind seeing a familiar face at Western! :D

What percentage of certainty is everyone about Western being their medical school by next year? I am about 94.32% sure, and after November I might be 100%. haha

right now im leaning western

As much as I love western, i probably won't end up there next year :mad:. There are other schools in similar locations that I have enjoyed just as much as I did western that will be about 25K dollars cheaper per year........if i do get accepted to any of those schools i think it would be pretty crazy to turn it down. But if that does happen, I will live vicariously through you all via this thread and facebook group...haha.

Even if I dont get accepted anywhere else, I will have a tough decision with Western, DMU, and Loyola.

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Don't mind me...Just checking out the thread...

:shifty:

As much as I love western, i probably won't end up there next year :mad:. There are other schools in similar locations that I have enjoyed just as much as I did western that will be about 25K dollars cheaper per year........if i do get accepted to any of those schools i think it would be pretty crazy to turn it down. But if that does happen, I will live vicariously through you all via this thread and facebook group...haha.

Even if I dont get accepted anywhere else, I will have a tough decision with Western, DMU, and Loyola.

That's a bummer :(

Then again, I don't know what's going to happen in the next few months for me either. I could still end up changing my mind. For now I can rest happy with the COMP crowd.

:whistle:

Don't mind me...Just checking out the thread...

:shifty:

awww, haha. You interviewed recently right? I'm sure youll be joining soon enough!!

awww, haha. You interviewed recently right? I'm sure youll be joining soon enough!!

haha..Actually my interview is next week. But yeah..hope to join you lucky peeps soon enough!

haha..Actually my interview is next week. But yeah..hope to join you lucky peeps soon enough!

You will! You will! It's Western Groupie Magic!:nod:

not entirely committed, but i'm definitely leaning there... i work at the ucla westwood ER now and i saw a westernu 4th year doing rotations there...i guess that shows that this school has everything i'm looking for.. sunny socal, reputation with some of the best schools especially in CA, and most of all, friendly, welcoming students and faculty.. only downside for me, as w/ yo,u ryserr is the $$$... if i get into utah i can easily save 80,000...we'll c how it goes.. congrats on loyola btw!!:thumbup:


zeta are you committed to western for sure?



You arent alone anymore!!

i'm sure u will sith r... ur gonna charm them at the interview like u did in all your others..western!! western!! western!!:thumbup:


haha..Actually my interview is next week. But yeah..hope to join you lucky peeps soon enough!

not entirely committed, but i'm definitely leaning there... i work at the ucla westwood ER now and i saw a westernu 4th year doing rotations there...i guess that shows that this school has everything i'm looking for.. sunny socal, reputation with some of the best schools especially in CA, and most of all, friendly, welcoming students and faculty.. only downside for me, as w/ yo,u ryserr is the $$$... if i get into utah i can easily save 80,000...we'll c how it goes.. congrats on loyola btw!!:thumbup:

oh cool I didn't know you started working at the Ronald Reagan ER! Are you still with Gerber? hahah

i know that COMP has very high first time pass rates for the boards...but how are the overall scores? average? above average? i realize that scores are highly individual, but i read over on azcom's thread that they also have very high first time pass rates but pretty average scores.

can any current students comment on the actual board prep at western?

they said at the interview that about 60% of comp students took the usmle...any idea how successful usmle test takers were?

I don't know the details but apparently Western scored the highest on the COMLEX Level 2 clinical portion - http://www.westernu.edu/bin/admissions/COMLEXrelease.pdf .

I don't know the details but apparently Western scored the highest on the COMLEX Level 2 clinical portion - http://www.westernu.edu/bin/admissions/COMLEXrelease.pdf .

Yeah, they said that at the interview, but they kind of glossed over Level 1.

Yeah, they said that at the interview, but they kind of glossed over Level 1.

I see. I'll try to ask about Level 1 and USMLE on thursday (if I remember).

Hopefully a current student can chime in?

I see. I'll try to ask about Level 1 and USMLE on thursday (if I remember).

Hopefully a current student can chime in?

Awesome! Thanks!

I believe the Dean said at the beginning of the year that we were 4th overall on COMLEX I out of the 25 or so osteopathic schools, but don't quote me on that. 1st on COMLEX II, as you guys already mentioned.

And, so you guys know, the difference between #1 and #4 is like 1% (98% vs 97% pass rate or something like that).

Don't get hung up on average board scores. Some people will do awesome, so will not. It depends on how YOU prepare. Western definitely gives you all the resources you need to succeed.

I believe the Dean said at the beginning of the year that we were 4th overall on COMLEX I out of the 25 or so osteopathic schools, but don't quote me on that. 1st on COMLEX II, as you guys already mentioned.

And, so you guys know, the difference between #1 and #4 is like 1% (98% vs 97% pass rate or something like that).

Don't get hung up on average board scores. Some people will do awesome, so will not. It depends on how YOU prepare. Western definitely gives you all the resources you need to succeed.

I completely agree that scores are individual...I have been looking for a concrete way to compare some schools. Anyway, I am very confident that Western prepares its students for boards/rotations and on to residency.

Any new members on here? Be sure to join the Facebook group!

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Hey does anyone have any information on what the weekly schedule is like at Western? Perhaps a PDF or Word document you could post? Thanks!:)

Hey does anyone have any information on what the weekly schedule is like at Western? Perhaps a PDF or Word document you could post? Thanks!:)

I posted an older schedule I found on the forums in the FB group...

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=92163065175

you should be able to see it in the posted items.

Thank ya kindly!

I got accepted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

congrats! :hardy:

I got accepted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats!! How did you find out?

I called and asked them because I needed to cancel an expensive interview trip and so they let me know.

Congrats French MD! :D

Thanks! Hopefully we can be classmates if you choose to go!

Congrats French MD! :D

Thanks! Hopefully we can be classmates if you choose to go!


Right now it's looking that way...are you 100% on Western?

I am 90% sure and getting more and more certain by the day...

Right now it's looking that way...are you 100% on Western?

I am 90% sure and getting more and more certain by the day...


Awesome! I'm waiting to see the results from a couple of other interviews, but am also feeling pretty solid about COMP. Join us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=92163065175) if you haven't already?!

Looks like I won't be able to officially be a part of this class thread...I was put on the alternate list. I can't believe that out of the places I interviewed this is the one school that decided not to accept me.

Looks like I won't be able to officially be a part of this class thread...I was put on the alternate list. I can't believe that out of the places I interviewed this is the one school that decided not to accept me.

Don't lose any hope, there's plenty of time left. We're all rooting for you here! :D

Congrats all those who have been accepted and good luck for those waiting to hear back/interview. I am an OMS-I (osteopathic medical student- 1st year) here at COMP and I LOVE it! For those that are going back and forth on which school to chose, if you chose Western you will not be disappointed. While it lacks some of the advantages of a major MD school (ie, teaching hospital), I feel that my education is comprehensive and complete. If you have ANY questions about the school, how to prepare once you have been accepted, the area (don't live in pomona.. its scary!), or anything else, please let me know. I will answer honestly and candidly. Once again, congrats and good luck.

Oh, and for those on the waitlist I understand the angst. I was waitlisted (I interviewed REALLY late in the cycle) but still got in. Once your here it doesn't matter what your MCAT or GPA were, or what school you attended.

Man, this thread has been quiet for almost two months! :sleep:

Where is everybody? :confused:

I guess the party moved over to the facebook group?

haha I guess you're right. :)

Thought I'd pop in here now that I am 100 percent committed. YAH!!!

Welcome to WU!!

Make sure you check out the COMP Facebook pages for the older classes for information and to ask questions/advice:

COMP 2012: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?sid=305f856e040b48bf7f53466ed6b0103b&gid=7316677097

COMP 2011: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/group.php?gid=2247818816

I just got my acceptance....I'm very excited!:D

Hey everyone, congratulations!!

I hv my interview in few weeks. can you guys tell me how did your interview go?

thanks!

Hey everyone, congratulations!!

I hv my interview in few weeks. can you guys tell me how did your interview go?

thanks!

The interview itself was relaxed. I had three PhD interviewers who were very interested in my research. Check out the interview comments (http://more.studentdoctor.net/welcome.php), they will give you the best idea about what to expect.

Good Luck!

Hey can anyone help me out with the fafsa code for Western? Thanks!

Hey can anyone help me out with the fafsa code for Western? Thanks!

Emailed financial aid and found out. For those wondering the school code is 024827.

wow, it seems like comp doesn't exist given how quiet this is....

you'll find us all on the COMP 2013 facebook group. :)

haha, true true. i was just checking to see if there was something i was missing on here, but nope!

Hi Class of 2013,
Congratulations on getting into Western and planning to coming here. You will all love it here.

If any of you needs a place to stay in the summer, I'm renting out a room in a big house in Claremont. It's part of a residential community so very safe and quiet. You will have your own huge room and a bathroom to share with my roommate. However, he'll probably wont be around so the place is basically yours. The room is available from June 17-Aug 7, 2009 but exact date is flexible. It's furnished with bed and desk. Kitchen is huge and available for use as long as you keep it clean. Laundry machines are provided free of charge. Rent include gas, water, electricity, garbage, and internet. No cable hook up but antenna TV is available for use. 1 parking spot available. Great for students taking classes in the summer. Just 1 block from the Claremont Colleges (Pomona, Harvey Mudd, etc). 6 miles from Western University of Health Sciences. Location is very convenient. Vons, round table, baskin-robbins, and Mexican restaurant are just across the street. Claremont downtown is just few blocks away. Students and people that are neat and clean preferred. If you're interested, please contact me through facebook, email me at uyxela@gmail.com or call at 650-307-7252. Click here for pictures: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2145291&id=11704806
Thanks!!

Alex

Hey Guys,

I'm not posting this on the facebook page because facebook kind of skeeves me out. That and I'm afraid of being bombarded with housing info (i.e. "GREAT APARTMENT, CLOSE TO SHOPS & EASY COMMUTE! CALL (555) 555-5555) by any rando who reads my post. I'm just not down with that.

So anyway, here we go:

Like most of us, I'll be moving to Pomona from out of state and would like to make the process as stress-free as possible. So, for those of you who are familiar with local housing, can you give some recommendations? For example, do you know of any low rent/high quality apartmentment complexes near school? How about good landlords/realtors? Any places to absolutely steer clear of?

If you've already moved, where are you living and how do you like it? Feel free to comment on overall feel, good/bad neighborhoods, commute time, etc.
Any other pertinent info would be appreciated, too.

Spanks.

Hey Guys,

I'm not posting this on the facebook page because facebook kind of skeeves me out. That and I'm afraid of being bombarded with housing info (i.e. "GREAT APARTMENT, CLOSE TO SHOPS & EASY COMMUTE! CALL (555) 555-5555) by any rando who reads my post. I'm just not down with that.

So anyway, here we go:

Like most of us, I'll be moving to Pomona from out of state and would like to make the process as stress-free as possible. So, for those of you who are familiar with local housing, can you give some recommendations? For example, do you know of any low rent/high quality apartmentment complexes near school? How about good landlords/realtors? Any places to absolutely steer clear of?

If you've already moved, where are you living and how do you like it? Feel free to comment on overall feel, good/bad neighborhoods, commute time, etc.
Any other pertinent info would be appreciated, too.

Spanks.

Recommendations
#1: Don't live near the campus (sorry Natalie) it's kind of ghetto, chino hills is pretty nice and only a few minutes away. Fullerton/Brea is good living with a good night life (not that you'll have much time for this).
#2 Don't live near the campus....yep important enough to recommend twice.

See ya in class!

you'll find us all on the COMP 2013 facebook group. :)

The funny thing here is that the facebook page is dead too :p

Apparently we are all on vacation from communication, except for people like me who would rather cruz SDN all day, than do work....at work.

The funny thing here is that the facebook page is dead too :p

Apparently we are all on vacation from communication, except for people like me who would rather cruz SDN all day, than do work....at work.

You and me both.

So, thanks for the tip(s). I keep hearing good things about Claremont and La Verne (but mostly Claremont). I'm leaning towards those areas because I really like the idea of being so close to the mountains. Anybody know what Upland is like? Also, I've heard that San Dimas sucks.

While we're talking about these different areas, can anybody recommend some good gyms? I did a little googling and it looks like there's a ton of fitness clubs, but for some reason most of them don't have webpages (sketchy?). So yeah, I'm particularly interested in boxing gyms and/or facilities with quality free weights and plates. I care much less about whether or not there's spa services or saunas and whatnot.

Opinions?

can anybody recommend some good gyms?

I use 24 hour fitness, it's fairly nice although crowded in the evening.

<---yay 300 posts!

My husband is finishing up his first year and is wanting to rent out his room for ISAC. He did ISAC last summer and thought it really helped the transition to first semester to have a lot of the anatomy out of the way.

Anyway, it is a little less than half a mile to school - he walks often. A private large bedroom with attached private bathroom in the historic neighborhood close to the school. Very nice landlady(and neighbors), kitchen and laundry privileges. $630 /month prorated. He will be coming back home to Oregon for the summer vacation.

A nice place to land and look for more permanent housing. PM me for more info.

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ahahaha, i agree. :laugh:

so you plan on doing ISAC?

Hey guys!

I have seen alot of people doing ISAC on the facebook group, any people doing the SMSPP?

ahahaha, i agree. :laugh:

so you plan on doing ISAC?

I wish I could, but I have a good paying job and my wife and I need the money. ISAC would have been great. :(

Hello All:)

I am currently living in a very nice, sweet house in Upland, CA (10-15 mins from Western Univ main campus in Pomona). The rent is very affordable and a great deal and the house is in a very safe and beautiful area. 3 bedroom house and the other 2 girls are from DO 2010 class (4th yr DO students) and I am thinking of moving out and need a replacement for this upcoming academic year (starting in August). Please email me at:
studentsadia786@yahoo.com if you are interested. Females only please. Thank you!

First post from class......:thumbup:

first part of the school year :thumbup:

Anyone else enjoying the seat battle with the podiatry/ optometry/dental students?

Anyone else enjoying the seat battle with the podiatry/ optometry/dental students?

the seat battle is so lame. everyone just ends up camping out in amp ii for lunch or saving a bunch of seats.

on another note, where are people buying their otoscope/opthalmoscope for cheaper?

There's a few good deals online for like $200. Check out AllHeart.com

I am worried about the so-called class rank and GPA/percentage on the APP. May i know, being realistically, what are the average rank and gpa/percentage that can help me in IM residency?

thanks