So I didn't see a thread for KCOM for the 09-10 application cycle, sooo I think it is time to start one! This is most definitely my top choice right now, so it would be awesome to start talking with people who are applying here! Has anyone completed any supplementels yet??

Applied and supplement completed!

Well sort of. My "Evaluation 1" is still pending, though its been available through Virtual Evals since last wednesday. AMCAS and my other school already got it so I sent KCOM an email earlier today and haven't heard back.

Anyways, my stats are cGPA 3.97 sGPA 3.95 MCAT 27P
I currently work in a research lab, my core is producing a rapid result testing kit for the H1N1 virus which will give results within 10 minutes of taking a blood sample (unlike days for the current one).
Moderate shadowing 80 hrs, etc...

GL

Awesome stats! Sounds like you probably will have no problem getting an interview. I'm still waiting for my primary to be verified! It sucks that my finals for the spring quarter did not get over with until June 12, and we could not even get our updated transcript sent out until June 26 or so. It put me like a month behind! Sigh, so sad. . hopefully I am still pretty early in the game though. I can't wait to get those secondaries though! What were the essay questions for KCOM, if you don't mind me asking??

Applied and supplement completed!

Well sort of. My "Evaluation 1" is still pending, though its been available through Virtual Evals since last wednesday. AMCAS and my other school already got it so I sent KCOM an email earlier today and haven't heard back.

Anyways, my stats are cGPA 3.97 sGPA 3.95 MCAT 27P
I currently work in a research lab, my core is producing a rapid result testing kit for the H1N1 virus which will give results within 10 minutes of taking a blood sample (unlike days for the current one).
Moderate shadowing 80 hrs, etc...

GL

Nice stats!! I know my evaluation 1 was downloaded last Friday, and I wouldn't worry because the admissions office told me that ;ast Friday was the first day they started downloading letters from virtual evals. They are just now starting to review secondaries it seems.

Thanks for starting this thread! From what I read on their website and on SDN, KCOM seems like a great school, and I really hope that I can get an interview and go visit! My primary just got verified today (finally!), so I am hoping to start the secondary soon!

Thanks for starting this thread! From what I read on their website and on SDN, KCOM seems like a great school, and I really hope that I can get an interview and go visit! My primary just got verified today (finally!), so I am hoping to start the secondary soon!

Yup, it does seem like a very great school. . .that is why I have it at the top of my list! When did you send in your primary??

I'm applying with a 25M (7PS, 9VR, 9BS)...
3.7 cGPA
3.55 sGPA

good ec's (volunteer at a local pro-bono clinic once a week, emergency critical volunteer program, d.o. and m.d. shadowing, lots of fraternity philanthropy experience, etc.)
decent LOR's

Yall think I stand a chance?? I'm a mississippi resident if that makes a difference..

How long did it take to receive their secondary?! I have been verified for almost two weeks now and received most of my secondaries....this is one of the last schools I'm waiting for.

Yup, it does seem like a very great school. . .that is why I have it at the top of my list! When did you send in your primary??

I sent my primary in 6/16. Check out this thread for an idea of when yours will be verified: http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=633999

I sent my primary in 6/16. Check out this thread for an idea of when yours will be verified: http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=633999

Yeah, I'm anticipating being verified like the first week of August. . .I wish AACOMAS would just hurry up already! I'm tired of checking their website 50 million times a day and ready to start filling out some secondaries! haha

KCOM received all of my supplemental materials last Friday.

By the way, the verification waiting game with AACOMAS sucks. I cannot fathom what it must feel like when secondaries are going out.

Good luck!

Yes AACOMAS verification sucks, but I submitted mid may and was done early june! Still waiting on Eval 1 to be recieved (virtual eval one), I was told however that the person in charge of those was gone this week and they will catch up next week.

Would someone mind posting what the secondary questions are? I would like to work on them and I am still waiting for my application to be verified! Thanks!! :)

Would someone mind posting what the secondary questions are? I would like to work on them and I am still waiting for my application to be verified! Thanks!! :)

What particular qualities do you feel you can bring to KCOM?

What specific experience/exposure have you had with osteopathic medicine? How has this influenced your decision to become an osteopathic physician?

secondary was completed today! Now the waiting starts for the interview or denial offer.

thanks!!!

Hello everyone, what did you guys put for the second question? I shadowed a DO but I never witnessed him perform anything very 'osteopathic-like' like OMM, and I heard that many DOs really don't even use it, so what should I even say? I shadowed both an MD and DO and I really couldn't even distinguish between the two... which makes it a hard question

I find it kind of strange how this school asks for SAT scores in their supplementary app....

Hello everyone, what did you guys put for the second question? I shadowed a DO but I never witnessed him perform anything very 'osteopathic-like' like OMM, and I heard that many DOs really don't even use it, so what should I even say? I shadowed both an MD and DO and I really couldn't even distinguish between the two... which makes it a hard question

MANY DOs dont use OMM and practice exactly like MDs. The DO I worked with in the Army, I didnt know he was a DO for months afterwards when I saw him sign something. Then starting talking to him and he actually did speak very eloquently about the philosophy.

As long as you shadowed him and get a letter from a DO, it looks better than MD. If he didn use OMM, then oh well. Adcoms realize many DOs dont use it. That shouldn't be your fault!

I find it kind of strange how this school asks for SAT scores in their supplementary app....


Amen to that. This is just weird. I put that I didnt remember. Because it is the truth. It was 10 years ago!!!

@droogdoc, yeah... honestly my impression is that DO schools do know that a lot of their graduates dont even use OMM, but this is KCOM, isnt this THE ORIGINAL osteopathic school? its like i'd understand if PCOM or NYCOM doesn't care as much about OMM even though its a DO school but i feel like KCOM would stand by OMM to death. i dunno, maybe i'm just babbling.

@droogdoc, yeah... honestly my impression is that DO schools do know that a lot of their graduates dont even use OMM, but this is KCOM, isnt this THE ORIGINAL osteopathic school? its like i'd understand if PCOM or NYCOM doesn't care as much about OMM even though its a DO school but i feel like KCOM would stand by OMM to death. i dunno, maybe i'm just babbling.

Hey everyone, I'm a student here at KCOM. It's true that KCOM has a reputation of having a great OTM dept. You will spend roughly 2 hrs a day, 4 days a week doing OTM in class. So it is stressed at this school. But, every one has a choice of using OMM in their practice. I personally will, but there are many in my class that won't use OMM. It's up to the individual.

KCOM traditionally starts interviewing the first week of October. Good Luck.

Hey everyone, I'm a student here at KCOM. It's true that KCOM has a reputation of having a great OTM dept. You will spend roughly 2 hrs a day, 4 days a week doing OTM in class. So it is stressed at this school. But, every one has a choice of using OMM in their practice. I personally will, but there are many in my class that won't use OMM. It's up to the individual.

KCOM traditionally starts interviewing the first week of October. Good Luck.

Doesnt surprise me. Nova seems to stress it too, they even have an OMM fellowship thing and you are supposedly introduced to those guys on interview day. Guess they are big on it too.

Does anyone know what "quality points" are? If you look at the pdf of the file sent to the schools you applied to, you will find it under the gpa section. Personally, anything called "quality points" based only on gpa kind of freaks me out.

Ok I found the answer to my own question:

"I havent been verified, but as far as I know, quality points are a value used to calculate your gpa. It's the amount of total points you obtain before dividing by the amount of credit hours you have taken. It is somewhat hard to explain in words so just follow this example:

If you get an B in a 3 credit course, you get 9 quality points because a B is a 3.0 on the grading scale. So 3 credits x 3.0 scaled points = 9 quality points"

I searched for quality points, and this post came up from DrDre something or other. It is ChocolateBear approved, so I'm going to stick with this definition :)

Quality points calculate your GPA minus any AP CLEP or course work not taken for a grade.

BTW, when does KCOM start sending interview invites?? I am all complete and just waiting for news on an interview.

does anyone know if you apply dual degree if you will no longer be considered for the regular D.O program?

Sorry if this is a repeat question, but I am ready to turn in my secondary to KCOM but am unsure if I have to use the letter format given in the secondary or if I can use interfolio in its place?

Both ATSU branches accept Interfolio.

Doesnt surprise me. Nova seems to stress it too, they even have an OMM fellowship thing and you are supposedly introduced to those guys on interview day. Guess they are big on it too.

Many schools do fellowships for many different subjects. KCOM is no exception currently they have OTM, Anatomy, and MedEd fellows. It's an opportunity to learn your material better and help the classes that are going through your subject.

how long did it take you guys to get your "payment" status received? everything else of mine seems to be received, MCAT, LORs, except the payment status.

Does anyone know what "quality points" are? If you look at the pdf of the file sent to the schools you applied to, you will find it under the gpa section. Personally, anything called "quality points" based only on gpa kind of freaks me out.
"Quality points" are 4 for an A; 3 for a B; 2 for a C; 1 for a D; and, zero for an F. Used to figure numerical GPA.

Bump, any news anyone?

Interview invite! I still need to schedule it but the first available days are in October.

Interview invite! I still need to schedule it but the first available days are in October.

How was the invite given? Congrats!

How was the invite given? Congrats!

It came by e-mail.

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when were you complete?

wow congrats! as with everyone else, when were you complete?

I wasn't too excited about this school at first mostly because of its location but after meeting and speaking at length with a graduate and looking at the affordability of rentals in the area, its looking nicer and nicer.
Anyway...glad to hear invites are going out.
For any current students...do students spend much time in St. Louis hospitals?

when were you complete?

I think my application was all complete on July 17th.

Interview invite this morning by e-mail. Have to schedule it online and pick a date. They are offering many dates in October!!!

still no invite :(

still no invite :(


Me either. Got one from SOMA, and I was complete on Jul 17th as well.

Got interview invite about 15 minutes ago via email! They seem to be offering times every Monday Thursday and Friday of October.

got invite around 5 pm

Just got an email invite as well. Interviewing October 8! Whoo hoo.

I signed up for Oct 2nd.

Only way to minimize the impact to my schedule was for me to take the 9th. 8 hour drive there on the 8th and drive back the 9th.

Weird. My file was complete July 17th and they told me today that it is still waiting to be reviewed by the committee and it may even be a couple of weeks. Kind of surprised, as it seems most of you recieving decisions on your file recently must have been completed around the same time.

Weird. My file was complete July 17th and they told me today that it is still waiting to be reviewed by the committee and it may even be a couple of weeks. Kind of surprised, as it seems most of you recieving decisions on your file recently must have been completed around the same time.

yo droog same with me

Weird. My file was complete July 17th and they told me today that it is still waiting to be reviewed by the committee and it may even be a couple of weeks. Kind of surprised, as it seems most of you recieving decisions on your file recently must have been completed around the same time.

Same story. Complete in early July and no word from KCOM but did hear from SOMA

Not sure what kept you guys back, maybe test scores and gpa? or other things?

BTW, moved my date to 10/15 since that's fall break and I completely forgot about it... whew.

Hey I see you have family ties with the school...could be the reason for interview.....but ur gpa is also superb:D

Yeah....I did not hear back anything either guys...so we are all in the same boat!


Not sure what kept you guys back, maybe test scores and gpa? or other things?

BTW, moved my date to 10/15 since that's fall break and I completely forgot about it... whew.

Not sure what kept you guys back, maybe test scores and gpa? or other things?

BTW, moved my date to 10/15 since that's fall break and I completely forgot about it... whew.

I dont think that's the case, with me anyway. My MCAT score is the same as yours but my GPA is definitely not where yours is though! But it's around the average. I have a lot of ECs and clinical experience too.

Who knows.

I just scored an interview! I am really excited.

True I have family ties, but it's my uncle-in-law to be lol. But me and my fiancé have been together for 4 and a half years and so he's pretty much an uncle. If you guys had mdapps maybe I could give some hints or help (hint hint) lol. Congrats to everyone whose gotten an interview invite!

I recieved my secondary yesterday and submitted it today! Gosh, now I'm nervous playing this waiting game because I reallyyy really want an interview invite here since it is my first choice! I feel so behind everyone already though, and it is just August! Well, anyways. . .good luck to everyone!! =)

its all cool, usually anything after september 1st is considered beyond "early"

Sorry for jumping into this conversation. I got an interview invitation on 08/18. Scheduled for interview on 09/01. I requested to stay with a student host.

So excited, by the way!! First interview for this application cycle!

dont know how you guys got september interview, only dates i could see open were october... oh well, no rush anyways.

Interview invite today. I chose Oct. 9th. I interview at LMU-DCOM on the 12th so I will make a weekend trip out of it.

congrats!

Received my interview invite. What a fast turnaround - I turned in my secondary on Monday.

Received my interview invite. What a fast turnaround - I turned in my secondary on Monday.
I agree, my app was complete Mon as well, and got the invite yesterday. Congrats everyone, I will be sseing you guys on the 9th of Oct.

BTW, Hello everyone, my name is DP.

I submitted my letters via VirualEvals and they have been available to KCOM for a couple of days now. . . anybody know how long it takes before they put them in your file??

C: 8/3 ii: 8/31 i:9/12

so i'm confused as to why i have not received my complete email...i sent out my secondary and my letters of rec through interfolio the same day...they have had my scores since april...why have i not gotten the complete email yet?? i guess ill call them tomorrow...

so i'm confused as to why i have not received my complete email...i sent out my secondary and my letters of rec through interfolio the same day...they have had my scores since april...why have i not gotten the complete email yet?? i guess ill call them tomorrow...

I never received a "complete" email, though I did receive a "secondary application received" email containing a pin code for their site. If you're certain you submitted everything correctly and haven't heard anything, maybe calling wouldn't be such a bad idea.

hey guys! my aacomas was released 6/24 and i still haven't received anything from kcom or soma. i know i definately meet the minimum requirements. how long did it take for you to get a secondary invite/ confirmation they received the primary? thanks!

hey guys! my aacomas was released 6/24 and i still haven't received anything from kcom or soma. i know i definately meet the minimum requirements. how long did it take for you to get a secondary invite/ confirmation they received the primary? thanks!
Look at the interview invite thread and it has that info and call or email the school...they can always let you know if something is holding you up.

I received a "Complete" e-mail from CCOM but have not heard anything. I never received an e-mail from AZCOM stating my application status was complete, yet I received an interview invitation. Sometimes it's best to wait, other times you should call them. Who knows? It all depends on who's working on your file! Frustrating, isn't it?

hey guys! my aacomas was released 6/24 and i still haven't received anything from kcom or soma. i know i definately meet the minimum requirements. how long did it take for you to get a secondary invite/ confirmation they received the primary? thanks!


If you havent filled out a secondary yet, you need to get on it ASAP.

https://www.atsu.edu/application/kcom/

This is a link for the secondary application. Click on it and then you can create an account and begin the secondary. I didn get an invite to do it, I just did it. Same for ATSU-SOMA

Roger that, I just did KCOM and not SOMA, but I didn't wait for a 2ndary invite i just did it.

delete...

How do they send invitations for interviews? Email or snail mail? My address changed.

How do they send invitations for interviews? Email or snail mail? My address changed.

Email

hey guys! my aacomas was released 6/24 and i still haven't received anything from kcom or soma. i know i definately meet the minimum requirements. how long did it take for you to get a secondary invite/ confirmation they received the primary? thanks!
mine was released 6/24 as well, I called on 7/24 because I had not yet received a secondary. Turned out they had an incorrect email address. They sent me the apps for both KCOM and SOMA that day when I gave them my correct email

did anyone use a fee waiver by any chance? I used one to submit my supplemental over a freaken month ago and apparently they still cant verifiy my fee waiver status.. should i just pay the damn thing myself, really annoying being set back like this. and to think that they're the first DO school ever made.. you would think they'd be ahead everyone else on the application process...

they are ahead if not on par with most fast-moving schools. Done in July and offer around the second week of august.

yeah if you have the money to pay. not everyone can afford to pay for multiple supplementals, hence reason for a fee waiver

I got an interview invite today. I haven't been confirmed, but I am hoping Oct 26 works out.

Am I going to be the only one bringing my dad along?

ii today, really excited.

congrats on the interviews! :) when were you all complete? im waiting for them to download my LOR's...

congrats on the interviews! :) when were you all complete? im waiting for them to download my LOR's...


I've been waiting for over a week now for them to download my letters! I called and evidently they only download them on Wednesday or Thursday.

interview :D

interview :D
Me too...Oct. 09...Congrats all...

i just picked a day to interview, anybody know how long it takes to confirm that day with the school?

Interview invite as well.

Scheduled for October 22.

are you guys going to choose the stay with host option? is that free? i must've not read something, cuz i didnt see anything about it.

I chose the host option and would rather avoid the cost of a hotel at all costs. I dont know why there would be any cost attached to staying with a current student. I wish more schools had this option. Not only does it save you money but it also gives you time to see how the student lives and get to know at least one current student.

hey guys! check this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQDxufk4vQE

How about this one. Bad press, especially for a med school!!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBg2Hy6iSp8&feature=related

hey guys! check this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQDxufk4vQE


:rofl:

Not sure I want to go here anymore... Hopefully it looks a bit spiffier by the time I go there for my interview.

:rofl:

Not sure I want to go here anymore... Hopefully it looks a bit spiffier by the time I go there for my interview.

I was reading into those videos and they were all making fun of KCOM by KCOM students for various videos on a student skit night. It was intended to be humorous and not so much truthful

I was reading into those videos and they were all making fun of KCOM by KCOM students for various videos on a student skit night. It was intended to be humorous and not so much truthful

True, but all good satire is somewhat based in truth. I am pretty sure kirksville is pretty po-dunk

Has anyone interviewed here yet? Any idea what the interviews are like? I interview on Oct. 12th..anyone else?

Also, does anyone have any statistics on how many people they interview and how many of those people are actually accepted? Thanks!

I recieved an interview invite today. . . scheduled for Oct. 29!!! Yay, I'm so excited!! =)

I recieved an interview invite today. . . scheduled for Oct. 29!!! Yay, I'm so excited!! =)
Same for both with me.. Can't wait!

got the interview e-mail! scheduled for 10-22

All my clinical experience has been volunteering and shadowing. The whole section is blank. Also, I have some volunteering that can be verified, but most of my volunteering (Ronald McDonald House, I take meals to up to four families each week, etc) are on my primary. Will they not even look at that?

Help!

All my clinical experience has been volunteering and shadowing. The whole section is blank. Also, I have some volunteering that can be verified, but most of my volunteering (Ronald McDonald House, I take meals to up to four families each week, etc) are on my primary. Will they not even look at that?

Help!
Just remember, the good thing about Osteopathic Schools is that they look at your whole picture. Any deficiencies you have in one section of the supplemental can be easily corrected by positives in another. Don't worry...Get your interview, and WOW them there...

Anyone else interviewing on the 9th planning on flying?
I am planning into flying into STL on the 8th, renting a car to drive north to arrive in Kirksville in the afternoon. Then leaving for STL after the interview. If anyone wants to plan on flying into STL as well and riding up together to split the costs of the rental, let me know.

Just got an interview email. I'll be scheduling it shortly! Pretty excited since this is my first of the cycle. Good luck to everyone!

I've got a 23 MCAT, ~3.5GPA overall and ~3.4 Science GPA...SHould I even bother applying?

I was wondering if anyone here is interviewing with me on Oct 2.

I'm on the 15th, anyone else? Did that so I dont have to miss class and all.

I've got a 23 MCAT, ~3.5GPA overall and ~3.4 Science GPA...SHould I even bother applying?
Absolutely, I was told once by an admissions councillor that ATSU will offer interviews with a 23 or better...

I'm interviewing on October 22nd. Where is everyone planning to stay or where have you stayed during prior interviews? I was thinking either Super 8 or Comfort Inn.

I was wondering if anyone here is interviewing with me on Oct 2.

I'll be there on the 2nd. Look forward to seeing ya.

Take this data with a grain of salt, but I wanted to know what SDNers recieved interview invites to KCOM last year, and how many of them got accepted. So I looked at last years KCOM thread and this is what I compiled. . .yes, a bit dorky of me I know!

68 interview invites


27 acceptances
2 rejected
3 withdrawn
5 accepted pending seat waitlist
2 alternate waitlist
29 no response

Again, I probably would not look into these numbers too much. . .ahhh, I am so excited for this interview though! I hate that it is still just over a month away!

Take this data with a grain of salt, but I wanted to know what SDNers recieved interview invites to KCOM last year, and how many of them got accepted. So I looked at last years KCOM thread and this is what I compiled. . .yes, a bit dorky of me I know!

68 interview invites


27 acceptances
2 rejected
3 withdrawn
5 accepted pending seat waitlist
2 alternate waitlist
29 no response

Again, I probably would not look into these numbers too much. . .ahhh, I am so excited for this interview though! I hate that it is still just over a month away!
woo hoo

ok so anyone book flights yet? my interviews on the 19th monday and i tried booking a flight for the 18th and... no matches came up. is this my worst nightmare? is kirksville that small of a town that its airport doesnt have any flights on that day? OH NO!! wtf am i gunna do? book a flight for two days earlier and do WHAT? IN KIRKSVILLE? walk around? (sorry no offensive to kirks-villains).

ok so anyone book flights yet? my interviews on the 19th monday and i tried booking a flight for the 18th and... no matches came up. is this my worst nightmare? is kirksville that small of a town that its airport doesnt have any flights on that day? OH NO!! wtf am i gunna do? book a flight for two days earlier and do WHAT? IN KIRKSVILLE? walk around? (sorry no offensive to kirks-villains).

I'll be there on Friday, though I opted to fly into Kansas City and drive to Kirksville. It's funny that Kirksville is almost equidistant from three major cities/airports. Either way, it's going to be a three hour drive. Also, when I looked, flying directly into Kirksville was going to be a bit more expensive.

you're going to rent a car? how much does that cost?

you're going to rent a car? how much does that cost?

Got a car through Enterprise for ~30$ per day. Same with Phoenix and Des Moines. Totally worth it, in my opinion.

For those who have attended interviews already and those who have an interview scheduled here in the near future, what hotel did you stay at or do you plan to stay?

ok so anyone book flights yet? my interviews on the 19th monday and i tried booking a flight for the 18th and... no matches came up. is this my worst nightmare? is kirksville that small of a town that its airport doesnt have any flights on that day? OH NO!! wtf am i gunna do? book a flight for two days earlier and do WHAT? IN KIRKSVILLE? walk around? (sorry no offensive to kirks-villains).

I'd fly into the closest (cheapest) big airport and rent a car. It always makes me comfortable to know I have a car so I can get where I need to go when I need to be there.

(sorry no offensive to kirks-villains).

Are you implying that people from Kirksville are evil?:p

i don't know if someone has said this already, but you can book a flight from STL or (i think) Kansas City to the Kirksville Airport. Info is on the ATSU website. it's not too cheap, but i, for one, don't want to rent a car, so it's worth it for convienance sake to look into

...

Had an interview earlier today thought it went well... posted feedback. I really liked the OMT lab. Since OMT is pushed very hard at KCOM they said they have higher COMLEX scores because all the OMT questions are written by the professors from Kirksville. The A.T. Still museum inside of the school was really cool.

i don't know if someone has said this already, but you can book a flight from STL or (i think) Kansas City to the Kirksville Airport. Info is on the ATSU website. it's not too cheap, but i, for one, don't want to rent a car, so it's worth it for convienance sake to look into

You can book a flight from STL (St. Louis) and fly into Kirksville directly (IRK is the Regional Airport there). It is about $100 round trip through Air Choice One, but if you have issues with flying in a tiny 6-seater plane, then maybe you should rent a car. The flight is only about an hour. The airport is about a 10-minute drive from the campus. The taxi charges $13 PER PERSON, not per trip to/from the airport. Fortunately for me my student ambassador picked me up from the airport, but couldn't take me the day I left. The closest large airport is in Columbia, which according to the students there, is 90 miles away.

I just had my interview on Thursday. I highly recommend staying with a student ambassador, either the night before or the night after your interview, or even both if they let you. They are GREAT about answering questions and giving you an idea of what it's like being a student there. Strong academics, emphasis on OMM/OTM/OMT (they use all of these acronyms), and there is an emphasis on health and wellness for oneself (intramurals, fitness facilities, clubs, support systems). Cost of living is extremely affordable, and Kirksville is clean and safe, though quite small (note: not for everyone). Remember that you are only there for two years, unless you choose to stay for all four. They have agreements with numerous cities which allow you to finish your final clerkship years somewhere else.

My interview was very positive, and involved two hour-long one-on-one interviews, and a 15-minute interview with an admissions officer. My interviewers were friendly and conversational, and I had a strong feeling that they were really interested in getting to know me, not grill me under pressure by firing questions for the entire hour. The tour afterwards was excellent, given by more student ambassadors who were awesome. I highly recommend this school!

I have my interview on Nov. 23. What's the weather like then? Would I have to drive in the snow if I rent a car?

I have my interview on Nov. 23. What's the weather like then? Would I have to drive in the snow if I rent a car?

It is certainly possible

I've got a 23 MCAT, ~3.5GPA overall and ~3.4 Science GPA...SHould I even bother applying?

Why not, who's to say they won't like you. KCOM is known for looking at students for who they are and not the numbers that make the student. GOod luck

Has anyone who has had an interview thus far, flown into Columbia instead of St. Louis or Kansas City and driven to Kirksville? It's a shorter drive on paper, but from what I can tell, most people who drive, tend to do so from St. Louis.

Has anyone who has had an interview thus far, flown into Columbia instead of St. Louis or Kansas City and driven to Kirksville? It's a shorter drive on paper, but from what I can tell, most people who drive, tend to do so from St. Louis.

I am from St. Louis and of course drove... and there is only one route to the school and its through Columbia. (Stl west to columbia north and east to kirksville) if u can fly in to Columbia it will save you 2 hrs of driving.

I am from St. Louis and of course drove... and there is only one route to the school and its through Columbia. (Stl west to columbia north and east to kirksville) if u can fly in to Columbia it will save you 2 hrs of driving.


thanks!!

Just got my invite for December 7th!

Travel arrangements are going to be interesting...

is anyone going to take the train by any chance? im flying in on the 18th hoping to use amtrak to get as opposed to renting a car.

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kayla- I interviewed on 10/1. The interview day seemed so long, and be ready to do a lot of walking. The interviews themselves are laid back and conversational. The other interviewees I talked to had the same type of experience. You have two 1-hr interviews with faculty (I had one with an Anesthesiologist and a Biochemistry professor) and a 30 min interview with an admissions officer. I was surprised how well each one of my interviewers knew my file. The M.D. quoted a few lines from an LOR from the top of his head so I was impressed by his prep work. The first 2 interviews were very conversational, and my M.D. interview just felt like I was having a casual talk with someone. The interview with the admissions officer is a bit more formal, bu still pretty relaxed. Have good reason as to why you want to be a D.O. and why KCOM. They have nice facilities and a lot of resources for the students, but I don't know if this school is for me. One thing that is nice is that you don't have to worry about setting up rotations, but some people like the flexibility in doing it on their own tho. but overall, I'd say relax, be yourself, know your application well, have a few questions prepared for the Dean and your interviewers, have solid reasons for why KCOM, and don't be afraid to express your concerns for living in Kirksville. They are very good at selling Kirksville to those who are apprehensive about living in the middle of nowhere.

Well, ladies and gentlemen, interviewed Friday 10/2 and accepted Wednesday 10/7!

Just got "the call" from Donna Sparks in admissions.

Good luck to the rest of you!:thumbup:

Congrats Roberie! I called after I saw your post and found that I am rejected! I am surprised because my interviews went well...I'm not crushed but being my first rejection, it does sting a little. It's a good school, but I didn't get the same feeling I got when I interviewed at LECOM-Bradenton. I think I'm going to cancel all but 1 interview now. Visiting KCOM helped me realize how much more I like LECOM-B. Good luck to all of you!

Congrats Roberie! I called after I saw your post and found that I am rejected! I am surprised because my interviews went well...I'm not crushed but being my first rejection, it does sting a little. It's a good school, but I didn't get the same feeling I got when I interviewed at LECOM-Bradenton. I think I'm going to cancel all but 1 interview now. Visiting KCOM helped me realize how much more I like LECOM-B. Good luck to all of you!

Sorry to hear about KCOM. At least it seems to have worked out for the best anyhow.

Got the call from Lauren in admissions around 1 today.

:DI was accepted on 10/8!!!

Congrats everyone!

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Congrats to all those accepted!!!

Hello all!

I'm currently a first year student at KCOM and I would be willing to answer any questions you guys may have. I might not be able to answer everything, but I'll do my best!

is anybody else having a hard time getting a flight out the day of the interview? i am coming from salt lake city, utah and the latest flight the day of the interview (26th) from kansas city is at 6:58pm, but the interview day is supposed to last until 3 pm. anybody else in the same situation?

is anybody else having a hard time getting a flight out the day of the interview? i am coming from salt lake city, utah and the latest flight the day of the interview (26th) from kansas city is at 6:58pm, but the interview day is supposed to last until 3 pm. anybody else in the same situation?

hey! yea!! i had the same problem. i ended up deciding to stay the night and leave the next morning. figured it was better than running like a banshee to the airport and risk not making it. too stressful. but now i have figure out hotel arrangements for the night...so yea...that's the down side.

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accepted :)

damn so soon? you interviewed on the 9th correct?

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accepted earlier today. interviewed monday.

great turnaround.

accepted earlier today. interviewed monday.

great turnaround.

Ditto :)

I think I will end up going here.

Ditto :)

I think I will end up going here.


Same here..really excited!!!

Congratulations to everyone who has been accepted so far! I am nervous about my interview on the 29th. . .it is my first one, and I think it is going to be my only one! Which is just fine because I really want to go to KCOM anyways!

Ditto :)

I think I will end up going here.


we're now 2 for 2 in interviewing together and getting accepted

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For those of you who have been accepted at KCOM this cycle, how did you prepare for your interview? And do you have any suggestions, tips, or advice for those of us who are interviewing in the near future? My interview is next friday and I am SOOOOO nervous! :scared: This is also my first interview so not sure what to expect. Any help will be appreciated :)

I'm a second year, but the best advice I can give you is to relax, be yourself, and have fun during the interview day. The vast majority of interviewers are extremely friendly and will likely just chat with you for the majority of the interview.

One of the professors put it this way: If you get an interview, you are good enough to get into the program, plain and simple. The interview is more about seeing if you would fit with the program well, and if the Docs could see themselves working with you some day.

Get a good night's sleep, answer every question honestly, and show the interviewers what you can bring to the school (show them what they can't see from your file).

Good Luck, and you will enjoy your time at KCOM.

I'm a second year, but the best advice I can give you is to relax, be yourself, and have fun during the interview day. The vast majority of interviewers are extremely friendly and will likely just chat with you for the majority of the interview.

One of the professors put it this way: If you get an interview, you are good enough to get into the program, plain and simple. The interview is more about seeing if you would fit with the program well, and if the Docs could see themselves working with you some day.

Get a good night's sleep, answer every question honestly, and show the interviewers what you can bring to the school (show them what they can't see from your file).

Good Luck, and you will enjoy your time at KCOM.



Thank you!!! Im nervous and excited at the same time! Have my fingers :xf:

Congratulations to everyone who has been accepted so far! I am nervous about my interview on the 29th. . .it is my first one, and I think it is going to be my only one! Which is just fine because I really want to go to KCOM anyways!

I'll be right there with you! The nerves go away within half an hour, and the interviews seem to really be more like conversations. Just be yourself, have an opinion, have questions, and it's all gravy train.

I bet you've heard that a million times by now, but really...

For those of you who have been accepted at KCOM this cycle, how did you prepare for your interview? And do you have any suggestions, tips, or advice for those of us who are interviewing in the near future? My interview is next friday and I am SOOOOO nervous! :scared: This is also my first interview so not sure what to expect. Any help will be appreciated :)

I'll be there next Friday too! I am very excited. I'll see you there. :)

whos going to be there this coming monday?

Hey everyone,

Just wondering what everyone thinks about what kind of laptop to get. I've always used PCs and I'm not sure what software, Mac or PC, will be beneficial in med school. Thoughts?

Wait until the major manufacturers are selling computers with Windows 7. I would highly recommend getting a TabletPC with Office 2010 (when it is released). I'm running the Beta editions of Office 2010 and Windows 7 on my tablet, and it is absolutely amazing!

As far as the brand of the computer, there are many good options. The Lenovo X200 Tablet is about $1700. HP's tx2z laptop is pretty cheap at $800, but is powerful and extremely functional. I would wait until summer to get a computer, because new models should be coming out before you start school.

A couple of people use Mac's, but you will have far fewer headaches with a PC.

whos going to be there this coming monday?

I'll be there next Friday too! I am very excited. I'll see you there. :)

I'll be right there with you! The nerves go away within half an hour, and the interviews seem to really be more like conversations. Just be yourself, have an opinion, have questions, and it's all gravy train.

I bet you've heard that a million times by now, but really...

When did you guys submit your secondaries?

I sent my secondary on Aug. 20, and received an interview invite on Sept. 11

I was complete on September 4th and received an invite on Sept. 11th.



Superman.. Are you ready? 12 days! I'm getting more and more nervous each day. Can't wait!

I was complete on September 4th and received an invite on Sept. 11th.



Superman.. Are you ready? 12 days! I'm getting more and more nervous each day. Can't wait!

Oh I am getting more and more nervous by the day too! I want to attend KCOM sooo much! Hopefully we both rock our interviews and get very good news! =)

When did you guys submit your secondaries?


I submitted my secondary on August 18 and received the interview email on August 31. Good luck!

Anybody interviewing on Friday? (October 23)

I'm a second year, but the best advice I can give you is to relax, be yourself, and have fun during the interview day. The vast majority of interviewers are extremely friendly and will likely just chat with you for the majority of the interview.

One of the professors put it this way: If you get an interview, you are good enough to get into the program, plain and simple. The interview is more about seeing if you would fit with the program well, and if the Docs could see themselves working with you some day.

Get a good night's sleep, answer every question honestly, and show the interviewers what you can bring to the school (show them what they can't see from your file).

Good Luck, and you will enjoy your time at KCOM.

Agreed, the interviews at KCOM are very conversational. I even had one of the "tougher" professors interview me and I didn't think it was that bad. Don't stress about it to much, and like rddoms said, be honest! The interviewers were not born last night and have probably heard every answer in the book and can tell if you are genuine or not.

Best of luck to all of you with your upcoming interviews and congrats to those of you already with acceptances.

When did you guys submit your secondaries?

I submitted my secondary on October 8th and received an interview invite on October 12th and interviewing on October 23rd!! Good luck!!! :thumbup:

I'll be there next Friday too! I am very excited. I'll see you there. :)

Hey RedDo! When do you get to Kirksville and where are you staying? See you!! :)

Hey RedDo! When do you get to Kirksville and where are you staying? See you!! :)

Hi! I am driving into town and hope to be there by 6pm Thursday night. I will be staying with a 2nd year student near campus Thursday and then at the Holiday Inn Express Friday night. You?

Hi! I am driving into town and hope to be there by 6pm Thursday night. I will be staying with a 2nd year student near campus Thursday and then at the Holiday Inn Express Friday night. You?

Hey! Im staying at the holiday inn express on thursday and head back on friday. Four more days to go!

Good luck everyone!

What is the deal with a 20-30 min interview with an admissions person? Should I expect the same types of questions as in the other 2 interviews???

Congrats to all who've been accepted. Good luck to those with upcoming interviews. I'm a 4th year now and am more than happy to answer questions you have, esp for 3rd and 4th years.

What is the deal with a 20-30 min interview with an admissions person? Should I expect the same types of questions as in the other 2 interviews???


No, the questions are different. From what I remember it was "Here's what you need to finish/take for classes/any other action to continue on in the process". Also, "Are there any other updates to your file?" Or "Is there anything else you'd like the admissions committee to know?"

No, the questions are different. From what I remember it was "Here's what you need to finish/take for classes/any other action to continue on in the process". Also, "Are there any other updates to your file?" Or "Is there anything else you'd like the admissions committee to know?"

man i dont remember being asked ANY of those questions. it was just going through my address and phone number then we just casually chit chatted about my interests and preparations for medicine

When did you guys submit your secondaries?

Sorry this is so late, I've been all over the place recently. I sent my secondary mid-august (however, it took a while to get things straight with my undergrad to get my LORs sent). Interview invite 09/11.

just got the call from admissions director. accepted woo!!! KCOM HERE I COME! what a quick turn around, interviewed two days ago LOL!

Wait until the major manufacturers are selling computers with Windows 7. .

God, seriously. I bought a super-duper, sleek awesome PC earlier this year with Vista and I hate it. I've owned 4 laptops now, and this one is the worst by a mile. I don't even know what to do with the thing and could not believe I started seeing commercials for 7 this soon after I had bought this thing with Vista.

God, seriously. I bought a super-duper, sleek awesome PC earlier this year with Vista and I hate it. I've owned 4 laptops now, and this one is the worst by a mile. I don't even know what to do with the thing and could not believe I started seeing commercials for 7 this soon after I had bought this thing with Vista.

Vista has single handedly drawn me 450% more into the world of Macs...

Worst OS EVER!:thumbdown

God, seriously. I bought a super-duper, sleek awesome PC earlier this year with Vista and I hate it. I've owned 4 laptops now, and this one is the worst by a mile. I don't even know what to do with the thing and could not believe I started seeing commercials for 7 this soon after I had bought this thing with Vista.

Very happy with my new MacBook Pro..I recently switched from a PC and haven't looked back.

Anyone interviewing on 11/5? Anyone wanna carpool from kansas airport?

I seem to remember on our interview day, that students' white coats were embroidered with their names. Can anyone confirm or deny this? I think it would be awesome to have our names on our white coats.

I seem to remember on our interview day, that students' white coats were embroidered with their names. Can anyone confirm or deny this? I think it would be awesome to have our names on our white coats.


One of the campus organizations offers free embroidery w/ membership or you can pay to get them done for I believe 10 dollars, but not for sure. It is up to you if you want it.

Hey! Anyone interviewing on the 9th?!

Did anyone who interviewed last week hear back from them today? I think maybe I'll call them in a little while...

Interview Friday!!!! I a mso nervous, it is my first and I just sent my supplemental application packet in on Tuesday!!!! Anyone remember how the interviews go or common questions asked?? Thanks, I'm very nervous but was told that the pre-med committee interview at my undergrad program is much more stressful than any other interviews to come....

Did anyone who interviewed last week hear back from them today? I think maybe I'll call them in a little while...

i interviewed on the 19th monday and i heard on Wednesday night (two days later) which i was very happy about!

Sadly, when i called I found out that I was rejected...I thought my interviews went extremely well though. Anyways, I seem to have noticed this trend in good interviews followed by rejection...lol Anyways, I can now only hope that I get into TCOM. Good luck to everyone else this cycle!

Just curious what kind of laptop KCOM requires? Any current students know?

So I am in Kirksville right now, chilling at the Holiday Inn. . .I explored around here earlier, and I really like this town! I interview tomorrow, and I am nervous as hell. Hopefully, it all goes alright . . .I'll post feedback probably on Friday =)

wooohooo!! i got the phone call this afternoon! so psyched. :D

does anyone know how much the acceptance fee is? and how soon you have to pay it after acceptance? and what the ratio is of how many they interview to how many are accepted? sooo many questions...

does anyone know how much the acceptance fee is? and how soon you have to pay it after acceptance? and what the ratio is of how many they interview to how many are accepted? sooo many questions...

1000 in mid december
500 in march
500 in april

It is something close to the above. I can't comment on the second question.

So I am in Kirksville right now, chilling at the Holiday Inn. . .I explored around here earlier, and I really like this town! I interview tomorrow, and I am nervous as hell. Hopefully, it all goes alright . . .I'll post feedback probably on Friday =)

You had the same feelings as me Superman. Good luck tomorrow.

Just curious what kind of laptop KCOM requires? Any current students know?

You're not required to have a laptop. I'd say +90% of students do though. Mix of PC and Mac :)

You're not required to have a laptop. I'd say +90% of students do though. Mix of PC and Mac :)

Are you certain? I think we were told something about requiring one in our acceptance package. Maybe it was just a computer in general.

Are you certain? I think we were told something about requiring one in our acceptance package. Maybe it was just a computer in general.

I think they may be required for next years incoming class...they were HIGHLY recommended for my class

Had my interview today. It was a great experience. I really hope I hear some good news next week!

My first acceptance. I loved the place! Interview was awesome and laid back.

Interview Dec 14th! Hooray!

I got the call on Wednesday... I am so excited! My interviews went really well, and I left with a really good feeling about the school. I can't wait to get the acceptance packet and read through all the forms... I think it might feel more "real" then. ALso, I can't wait to decline my acceptance at AZCOM!

Just got an interview on Dec 17! So pumped!!

So I had my interview on Thursday. . .it definitely was not bad at all, and I got all very anxious for nothing really! The whole day was so great, and I absolutely love KCOM. So, let me tell you a little bit about my interviews. . .

My first interview was with Dr. Roof and anesthesiologist. I think that we had a very good conversation. . .there was no pressure, just me and him talking. He told me straight off the bat that he just wanted me to tell him about myself and we will take the interview from there, and that is what we did. He did have one concern about my application, but when I explained it to him, then he seemed to understand. I kind of felt bad because he got a couple of phone calls during the interview, and I felt like I was taking him away from his job because I am sure he is quite busy with surgeries and his pain clinic. Nonetheless, he was a very very nice guy, had awesome extracurricular interests and just a great interviewer.

My second interview seemed more of a challenge. It was with Dr. Kondershav who had a PhD in Vertebrae Paleontology and taught Histology at KCOM. He asked me the basic interview questions. . why I want to be a doctor, my strengths, weakness, ect. I felt I was not performing as well as I could have due to the anixety, and these basic questions make for quite a boring interview, so I looking for a spot to take over the interview. When I finally did, I was able to ask questions about himself, his research and his interests. From that point on, it seemed like we were having a good conversation, and he was smiling a bit by the end of the interview. It was a very easy interview with a nice, laid back scientist. I just think I could have performed a little better, so I hope it does not hurt me.

The interview with the admissions councilor was easy. . .but do not take this one for granted. They also have input on whether you should be accepted or not. But basically, he just explained the rest of the process to me, the deposit due dates and then asked just a few, very easy questions. He asked me what was the one thing that I could not live without. . .I was totally not expecting that one! So it took me a few seconds of thinking to give him an answer.

Overall, the day went so very well. Everyone was sooo nice. Dean Slocum spoke with us for a few minutes during the curriculum overview, and he was such a cool guy! Like many have said before, the OMM lab is hugeeee, and it is definitely a big subject at KCOM. The town itself is small (takes probably 10 minutes to drive through), but I am a small town kind of guy and I definitely love it. It has a Super-Walmart that is open 24/7 so that is very convient! I am keeping my fingers crossed for an acceptance because this is definitely my number one school!! Anyways, I hoped that helped a little bit for anybody who has their interviews coming up! =)

He asked me the basic interview questions. . why I want to be a doctor, my strengths, weakness, ect.

These basic questions tend to be a big deal, IMO. They want to see if you know yourself, and can show confidence in defining your motivations in life.

Hope you hear the good news. KCOM was definitely my favorite school where I interviewed.:thumbup:

So KCOM called me this morning and asked if I would move my Dec. 17 interview to this Friday!!! :scared: I accepted and am now officially in freakout mode!

Did this happen to anyone else?

I finished my application Tuesday, was called Wed and interviewed that same Friday... you will be fine :)

So KCOM called me this morning and asked if I would move my Dec. 17 interview to this Friday!!! :scared: I accepted and am now officially in freakout mode!

Did this happen to anyone else?
I interviewed there last Thursday.. I was nervous at first, but after the first 5 minutes or so, it all went away. The whole day is very low stress! Good luck!

I interviewed last friday. Very laid back! perfect location to learn how to be a doctor....an acceptance from this school would be awesome.

I interviewed last friday. Very laid back! perfect location to learn how to be a doctor....an acceptance from this school would be awesome.

I did too, let me know when you hear something! good luck :)

sounds good Doc Mommy, good luck to you too!

Is attendance mandatory? And do they record lectures?

Is attendance mandatory? And do they record lectures?

Some classes are mandatory, or just certain lectures in a class are. Lectures are recorded and posted online almost as soon as the class is over.

Some classes are mandatory, or just certain lectures in a class are. Lectures are recorded and posted online almost as soon as the class is over.

Do you know when they're going to start video recording the lectures? They weren't sure of a time table last I knew.

Does anyone know what the acceptance rate is for interviewees or if a bias even exists for KCOM?

Good luck to all interviewing!

has anyone who interviewed last week heard anything yetttt? i'm going crazy!

has anyone who interviewed last week heard anything yetttt? i'm going crazy!

ME TOO!!! and no, not yet :(

Does anyone know what the acceptance rate is for interviewees or if a bias even exists for KCOM?

Good luck to all interviewing!

This is according to US World and News Report...
Basically no bias for In State #'s but maybe an advantage for success.

From the statistics of class of 08... meaning 07 interviews
KCOM:
Total admissions data 3174 applied, 439 interviewed, 351 were accepted, 172 enrolled
In-state admissions data 208 applied, 65 interviewed, 55 were accepted, 34 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data 2966 applied, 374 interviewed, 296 were accepted, 138 enrolled
Women's admissions data 1579 applied, 179 interviewed, 146 were accepted, 70 enrolled
Minority admissions data 758 applied, 70 interviewed, 56 were accepted, 28 enrolled
International admissions data 8 interviewed, 8 were accepted, 6 enrolled
Fall 2008 GPA and MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA 3.45
Oldest MCAT considered 2006
Average MCAT score 8.6

We have heard nothing about video lectures yet. Audio lectures are better, and here's why: You can remove noise, and then use 'truncate silence' in Audacity, which cuts at least 15 minutes of garbage from the recording. Then use WMP to listen to the lecture at double speed, and follow along with the powerpoint. When I interviewed, they were usually back to people within a week, two weeks at the most. I'm not sure if they have increased the time frame this year.

has anyone who interviewed last week heard anything yetttt? i'm going crazy!

I called and was told decisions have not yet been made and to call back tomorrow morning:xf:

Accepted :)

How long did it take after you finished your secondary to hear about an interview invite?

How long did it take after you finished your secondary to hear about an interview invite?

I am in state and was put on the short-call list for an interview 2 days after I submitted my secondary. My interview was that same Friday, but I know this is not the average time, I just got lucky. Good luck!:luck:

I am in state and was put on the short-call list for an interview 2 days after I submitted my secondary. My interview was that same Friday, but I know this is not the average time, I just got lucky. Good luck!:luck:

How long ago did they call you?

How long did it take after you finished your secondary to hear about an interview invite?

For me, it was about 4 days, but everyone application is different.

This is according to US World and News Report...
Basically no bias for In State #'s but maybe an advantage for success.

From the statistics of class of 08... meaning 07 interviews
KCOM:
Total admissions data 3174 applied, 439 interviewed, 351 were accepted, 172 enrolled
In-state admissions data 208 applied, 65 interviewed, 55 were accepted, 34 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data 2966 applied, 374 interviewed, 296 were accepted, 138 enrolled
Women's admissions data 1579 applied, 179 interviewed, 146 were accepted, 70 enrolled
Minority admissions data 758 applied, 70 interviewed, 56 were accepted, 28 enrolled
International admissions data 8 interviewed, 8 were accepted, 6 enrolled
Fall 2008 GPA and MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA 3.45
Oldest MCAT considered 2006
Average MCAT score 8.6

Hey! You are awesome! Thanks for that info! :)

Accepted!

Accepted!


Congrats, did you call in? what time? They told the Friday group to call Thursday, hope I get in too!

Congrats, did you call in? what time? They told the Friday group to call Thursday, hope I get in too!

Thanks! They called me about 4:50 cst. I interviewed on Thursday.. they told us to call the following Thursday as well.

Just spoke to admissions.....unreal!!

You're not required to have a laptop. I'd say +90% of students do though. Mix of PC and Mac :)

Actually I believe for the class of 2014 KCOM is requiring the students to have a laptop. I was told by one of the admissions staff members that there would be a couple of PC options and one Mac option. The acceptance packet says to look forward to future information about these options.

I am waiting for my packet in the mail but hoping one of you may tell me what kind of deposits I am required to make to hold my seat, is it 1k or 2 k?


KCOM 2014:D

I received my acceptance letter in the mail on Tuesday. Though I got the phone call last Wednesday, it didn't seem real until I saw it on paper.

"Mom I am going to be a doctor when I grow up." IT'S REAL. I'm goin' to medical school next year! YIPPEEE! :D

I am waiting for my packet in the mail but hoping one of you may tell me what kind of deposits I am required to make to hold my seat, is it 1k or 2 k?


KCOM 2014:D

1000 to hold the seat by I think December? Depends upon when you got accepted

500 in April
500 in May

2000 total

I called this morning, and I was told that there was no decision on my file yet. . .I'm still alive! I am just hoping that the adcom loves me on Wednesday. . .I'm keeping my fingers crossed!!

Does anyone have any information about the clinical sites in AZ and UT???

http://www.atsu.edu/kcom/admissions/pdfs/SiteGuide2009.pdf

Fancy page with all previous sites outlined. I am sure some are changed, but it is a great resource.

Is anyone here interviewing next Thursday, the 12th of November?

I am waiting for my packet in the mail but hoping one of you may tell me what kind of deposits I am required to make to hold my seat, is it 1k or 2 k?


KCOM 2014:D

Congrats! I interviewed with you... are you set on KCOM or still deciding?

Congrats! I interviewed with you... are you set on KCOM or still deciding?


Let me guess you are the cutie from st louie? haha yeah I'm pretty set on KCOM what about you?

i interviewed with both of ya'll on that friday and got in too!

i interviewed with both of ya'll on that friday and got in too!


Awesome man, congrats. How are you feeling about it, any other schools in competition?

KCOM 2014:D

Went complete 10/29, got the interview invite today and interview 12/17 :)

Got an invite today. Nothing was available until January. Anybody have advice on which is better...flying into Kansas City or St. Louis and driving in?

Got an invite today. Nothing was available until January. Anybody have advice on which is better...flying into Kansas City or St. Louis and driving in?
Somewhere in this thread I want to say I read that it was better to fly into Columbia if possible because it's a much shorter post-flight drive...

Somewhere in this thread I want to say I read that it was better to fly into Columbia if possible because it's a much shorter post-flight drive...

Columbia seems to be about half the drive, but it's not an international airport so flights seem quite hard to come by. I think only delta and north west air fly into Columbia.

Awesome man, congrats. How are you feeling about it, any other schools in competition?

KCOM 2014:D

Nope not really...unless one of the texas schools offers (we don't hear back from them until at least November 16). I'm pretty excited about it, whenever i got the call it didn't seem real.

Got an invite today. Nothing was available until January. Anybody have advice on which is better...flying into Kansas City or St. Louis and driving in?
I flew into St. Louis and hopped a puddlejumper to kirksville. the airplane ride from kirksville to st. louis and back cost $100 total, which is cheaper and easier than renting a car. I think the airline that services Kirkville is Air Choice One.

What time does the interview day end (trying to figure out some flights).

Hey guys, I know I'm kinda late, but my AACOMAS app took forever to process...but anyway, on the secondary where it asks about clinical/health experiences, did u guys just copy and paste from ur primary app?

More-or-less, though I had an additional experience to add that I hadn't done prior to submitting my AACOMAS.

Got an invite today. Nothing was available until January. Anybody have advice on which is better...flying into Kansas City or St. Louis and driving in?

I flew in to kansas, seems faster- made the drive in 2hrs- dont use the diagonal 2 lane lookin highway on the map- no good even though it looks faster- stay on the main highways

Hey guys, I know I'm kinda late, but my AACOMAS app took forever to process...but anyway, on the secondary where it asks about clinical/health experiences, did u guys just copy and paste from ur primary app?


yeah some of the application is redundant, I dont think they would mind for that portion

i started crying before i even answered the phone. wow im a nerd :D

Sorry to ask this again but trying to book flights ... what time does the interview day end???

Sorry to ask this again but trying to book flights ... what time does the interview day end???


Everyone is done with the interviews by noon. After that everything is optional- lunch, OMT demo, tour, financial aid and wellness presentations. I stayed for the whole day and was done by 2:45pm.

They understand how hectic/inconvenient traveling to Kirksville is so they won't hold it against you if you leave early.

i started crying before i even answered the phone. wow im a nerd :D

Congrats BC!!! It's an exciting phone call.

Accepted earlier while I was on the golf course!!!!!! This is the best feeling in the world. . . I'll definitely be in Kirksville next year!! :soexcited:

Accepted earlier while I was on the golf course!!!!!! This is the best feeling in the world. . . I'll definitely be in Kirksville next year!! :soexcited:


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I got the call today and was sooooooooo excited!!! I just interviewed on Monday, so it was awesome to hear back so soon!!!! Yay for Class of 2014!!! :D

hey guys somebody on another thread had a good idea to start a facebook page for their new class. we should do something similar to better get to know each other and plan out housing and what not :D

There is one, but you have to be invited, if you pm me your info, I will try to get you an invite. That goes for anyone else too.

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The group owners are informed by kcom of all officially accepted students, and they send the invite at that time.

There is one, but you have to be invited, if you pm me your info, I will try to get you an invite. That goes for anyone else too.

*edit*

The group owners are informed by kcom of all officially accepted students, and they send the invite at that time.


thanks, thats weird because I was accepted a week ago and did not receive anything. Is it after you sign the contract or something to that affect?

for those of you who interviewed on the 30th of october.... what have you heard??

thanks, thats weird because I was accepted a week ago and did not receive anything. Is it after you sign the contract or something to that affect?

I'm curious about this as well.

I'm curious about this as well.


You will receive all the info from admissions after you pay your deposit and get all your acceptance items squared away. You get a checklist with your acceptance packet of a list of things you have to complete (updated transcripts/background check/etc). IT will send out your atsu email in a few months and then the facebook group will be opened up. Don't get over anxious for school to start...trust me. Enjoy your acceptance/free time/family & friends and worry about school stuff later. You will have plenty of time to line up housing and whatnot later. I know some people that didn't rent places until August and still found great options.

i started crying before i even answered the phone. wow im a nerd :D


I answered the phone in this really high-pitched squeaky voice and ended up jumping around my office for the next 10 minutes. My co-workers now stay clear of me :)

You will receive all the info from admissions after you pay your deposit and get all your acceptance items squared away. You get a checklist with your acceptance packet of a list of things you have to complete (updated transcripts/background check/etc). IT will send out your atsu email in a few months and then the facebook group will be opened up. Don't get over anxious for school to start...trust me. Enjoy your acceptance/free time/family & friends and worry about school stuff later. You will have plenty of time to line up housing and whatnot later. I know some people that didn't rent places until August and still found great options.

Thanks buddy, how do you like your first year so far?

Thanks buddy, how do you like your first year so far?


Overall, I really have enjoyed it. There have been good days/weeks/tests and then others are not as enjoyable. Next week is finals, so ask me then :)

I got a letter in the mail saying my application is on hold. That's better than an outright rejection or a waitlist, but I don't have my hopes up.

Accepted earlier while I was on the golf course!!!!!! This is the best feeling in the world. . . I'll definitely be in Kirksville next year!! :soexcited:


One problem....Superman MD? Gonna have to fix those letters.... ;)

One problem....Superman MD? Gonna have to fix those letters.... ;)

haha, I was wondering when somebody was going to call me out on that. I actually made this account before I actually knew that I really wanted DO more than anything in the world. Now my excuse is. . . .well Superman can't possibly ever be a DO because he is way to strong to be able to perform OMM, and he'll end up screwing up the patient even more! Lame excuse? Probably. . .but it is the best I can come up with! :)

I found this schedule on the interview scheduling page. I thought it may be helpful for those interviewing.


8 a.m.-8:15 a.m.Admissions Briefing8:15 a.m.-9 a.m.Curriculum Overview9 a.m.-Noon Interview I and II (two, one-hour 1:1 interviews)
Admissions Staff (one, 10-15 minute interview)
Spouse/Significant Partner/Guest Informational Session Noon-12:30 p.m.Lunch with Student Ambassadors12:30 p.m.-1 p.m.Osteopathic Case Study Demonstration1:15 p.m.-1:45 p.m.Financial Services Program1:45 p.m.-2 p.m. Student Wellness Information 2 p.m.-2:45p.m.Campus Tour (Optional)

Hi Everyone! I am interviewing on Nov. 19 - anyone else going to be there that day?

I am really excited! Also, has anyone interviewed there recently? What was it like? This is my first interview so I am really excited but super nervous too!:)

Hi Everyone! I am interviewing on Nov. 19 - anyone else going to be there that day?

I am really excited! Also, has anyone interviewed there recently? What was it like? This is my first interview so I am really excited but super nervous too!:)

I just interviewed on the 12th and it was my second interview. The staff is very nice and the interviews were relaxed. They were more conversations than being grilled on topics. Be honest, relax, and say what you need to say. You'll be fine. The town is small but it's not as bad as a lot of people say. Good luck! Let me know if you have any other interview questions.

Hi Everyone! I am interviewing on Nov. 19 - anyone else going to be there that day?

I am really excited! Also, has anyone interviewed there recently? What was it like? This is my first interview so I am really excited but super nervous too!:)

I was super nervous too before I interviewed, but when I walked into the school for the first time, all the anxiety just dissipates because everyone is so nice and kind. All of my interviews were extremely laid back and conversational. . .so just relax and be yourself. You will do fine. . .good luck! =)

Thanks guys for all of the great feedback! I am really looking forward to my interview! I will keep you all posted!

KCOM is a great school. The small town atmosphere is great for studying and also getting to know your classmates. You will know your classmates very well compared to other schools. The best part is you get to chose where you go for your clinical years. I know that is a long time from what you are thinking now, but do consider it when you apply to other schools. I am a 4th year graduating this year from KCOM and I am glad I chose KCOM as it has prepared me well.

I am going to begin looking at different loan programs and was hoping to get some feedback from current and new students on what they feel is the best route to take for loaning the mojority of the 4 years tuition and related expenses; housing, food etc. Should you go with one complete loan or split it up between different creditors, subsidized/ unsubsidized, blah blah blah. When do you need to have a loan locked in etc?


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I am going to begin looking at different loan programs and was hoping to get some feedback from current and new students on what they feel is the best route to take for loaning the mojority of the 4 years tuition and related expenses; housing, food etc. Should you go with one complete loan or split it up between different creditors, subsidized/ unsubsidized, blah blah blah. When do you need to have a loan locked in etc?


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Go all government loans if possible. There is a maximum subsidized amount, take all of that. Make the rest up with graduate plus loans. There is no need to lock these loans in.

I just paid my deposit and matriculation fee for KCOM. I hope to see you all in the fall!

Interview Invite! Secondary Submitted 11/6 & Interview scheduled for 12/11

Interview Invite! Secondary Submitted 11/6 & Interview scheduled for 12/11

congrats! Do u mind sharing ur stats?

congrats! Do u mind sharing ur stats?
Congrats! I just got an interview invite today and am scheduled for 12/18! I'm very excited and nervous as it is my first one :)

Congrats! I just got an interview invite today and am scheduled for 12/18! I'm very excited and nervous as it is my first one :)
YAY!
KCOM was my first interview too. Don't be nervous. They are so very nice.

Hi!

Has anyone stayed at the Budget Host Village Inn or know anyone who has stayed there? I interview in Jan, and I'm trying to find a relatively cheap, decent place for my guest to stay since KCOM wasn't able to provide lodging for both my guest and me. If that place stinks, does anyone have any recommendations for somewhere near the school? We'll have a car, so it doesn't have to be TOO close.

Thanks!

congrats! Do u mind sharing ur stats?


undergrad: sGPA 3.0 GPA 3.4
post bacc: sGPA 3.6 GPA 3.8

MCAT 28P

some volunteering & Lots of research experience

Hope this helps!

Hi!

Has anyone stayed at the Budget Host Village Inn or know anyone who has stayed there? I interview in Jan, and I'm trying to find a relatively cheap, decent place for my guest to stay since KCOM wasn't able to provide lodging for both my guest and me. If that place stinks, does anyone have any recommendations for somewhere near the school? We'll have a car, so it doesn't have to be TOO close.

Thanks!

I stayed there when I interviewd. I would say it is not a great place to stay. If I was going again by myself I would stay there just because of the price, but my wife did not enjoy the place at all, and I wouldn't say I did either. I am just super cheap so I would stay there just for the price, but not put my wife or anyone else there unless they are super cheap like me.

Go all government loans if possible. There is a maximum subsidized amount, take all of that. Make the rest up with graduate plus loans. There is no need to lock these loans in.



Thanks for the info! Good luck with the exams.

:DKCOM 2014:D

I just interviewed on the 12th and it was my second interview. The staff is very nice and the interviews were relaxed. They were more conversations than being grilled on topics. Be honest, relax, and say what you need to say. You'll be fine. The town is small but it's not as bad as a lot of people say. Good luck! Let me know if you have any other interview questions.

I don't know if there is enough room at this school for a thrashers fan and kings fan, better start looking elsewhere :D jk good luck

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I stayed there when I interviewd. I would say it is not a great place to stay. If I was going again by myself I would stay there just because of the price, but my wife did not enjoy the place at all, and I wouldn't say I did either. I am just super cheap so I would stay there just for the price, but not put my wife or anyone else there unless they are super cheap like me.


That bad, huh. We probably won't want to stay there then. It is ridiculously cheap, but if it's not clean and kind of sketchy, then probably not worth the low price. Thanks!

undergrad: sGPA 3.0 GPA 3.4
post bacc: sGPA 3.6 GPA 3.8

MCAT 28P

some volunteering & Lots of research experience

Hope this helps!

yeah, thanks! and congrats again...good luck :luck:!

I don't know if there is enough room at this school for a thrashers fan and kings fan, better start looking elsewhere :D jk good luck

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Especially after the 7-0 beat down we put on you guys last Friday ;)

It's ok, Kopitar and Frolov are on my fantasy team and I have nothing against the Kings. Congrats and maybe I'll see you in the fall!

That bad, huh. We probably won't want to stay there then. It is ridiculously cheap, but if it's not clean and kind of sketchy, then probably not worth the low price. Thanks!


I stayed there when I interviewed and I didn't think it was that bad. Its a bed, a shower, tv, and internet. And for me that was enough. The continental breakfast is a joke so plan on either bringing something or getting something or there are granola bars at KCOM.

I also have stayed at the Knight's Inn which is about the same price and it is also not that bad, a bed/shower/internet/tv/etc.

YAY!
KCOM was my first interview too. Don't be nervous. They are so very nice.
Thanks!

For the applicants that were accepted to KCOM, would you mind sharing your stats and interview advice? Thank you :)

Thanks!

For the applicants that were accepted to KCOM, would you mind sharing your stats and interview advice? Thank you :)


3.5 science/3.3 overall, 9 on bio and 9 on phys P on writing. Anyways you shouldn't be so worried about it. THe school is really good at looking at the broader picture of the potential student. The school does look at the numbers but it is who you are and what you have done that I feel ultimately determines their decision. As for interview advice; be yourself and show conviction and your passion for medicine. As I am sure you have heard the interview is very relaxed, but I think that is because they really want to know who you are. If they are spending the entire 2.5 hours grilling you all they see is a scared little pre-med student. Good luck, and hope to see you next fall!

:DKCOM 2014:D

3.5 science/3.3 overall, 9 on bio and 9 on phys P on writing. Anyways you shouldn't be so worried about it. THe school is really good at looking at the broader picture of the potential student. The school does look at the numbers but it is who you are and what you have done that I feel ultimately determines their decision. As for interview advice; be yourself and show conviction and your passion for medicine. As I am sure you have heard the interview is very relaxed, but I think that is because they really want to know who you are. If they are spending the entire 2.5 hours grilling you all they see is a scared little pre-med student. Good luck, and hope to see you next fall!

:DKCOM 2014:D
Thank you so much, kopitar! I'm really looking forward to the interview, I already have a suit planned and everything :)

Where did you stay while you were interviewing? I opted to stay with a student for the night before my interview, but have not heard back yet. Thanks.

Hi everyone! So I had my interview at KCOM yesterday and was very impressed by everyone at the school. Overall, I really enjoyed my interviews as they were generally pretty laid back. My third interviewer was a little weird though - he basically spent most of the time making sure I knew what I was getting myself into and asking how I thought I would be able to handle this time commitment with a family (I have two little girls) and so I tried my best to convince him that my husband and I are fully committed to this, etc. He also asked me if I thought that since I was a woman with a family should I get special treatment and also if I thought women had a harder time in the profession than men... So this interview was a little more unsettling than the others but he was still very nice - I just hope I was able to convince him! :scared:

Thank you so much, kopitar! I'm really looking forward to the interview, I already have a suit planned and everything :)

Where did you stay while you were interviewing? I opted to stay with a student for the night before my interview, but have not heard back yet. Thanks.


I stayed at the super 8. I am a pretty easy going person but I should not have left it up to expedia to book the room as they put me right across from the lobby. All night all I heard was people coming and going and some random TV. All in all I got maybe a half hour sleep before the interview. This may have worked to my benefit, though, because the incredible lack of sleep made me more relaxed and less tense during the interview- kind of a no B.S. straight to the point type of thing. I DO NOT recommend this to anyone else though :D. Good luck.



Oh and to THRASHERS FAN: I have Frolov and Kopitar on my fantasy too- pick up Stoll if you still can