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Originally Posted by EnergyDrink

I hope so, but I don't know who would pass up the chance to go here :P

I'm waiting to hear back from a few more MD/DO schools, but I would drop it all for PCOM.

I'm surprised I even interviewed. I was literally the last person of the year to interview. My group was awesome too. If any of you guys are reading this, I really wish you all luck. After meeting you, I really have no idea what merit I had being there.

When was your interview? I mightve been there

Originally Posted by fluoropHore

When was your interview? I mightve been there

Afternoon. Yourself?

Edit: Just did some profile stalking (sorry). I'm going to assume you were in the AM session. The afternoon was just me and 3 other bros.

I'm going to reapply to this school with a DO letter. I wish I applied earlier, I really would have liked to come here

Originally Posted by fluoropHore

When was your interview? I mightve been there

Did you interview in the AM or PM session?

I interviewed during the AM session and got a decision hold as well. I assumed we all did!

I interviewed in AM march 26th. Just got waitlisted letter today. Better than rejected I suppose

what in dang hell is "decision deferred" ..i've gotten this before in the last cycle and it just meant BAD. ughhh..

Originally Posted by martian11

I interviewed in AM march 26th. Just got waitlisted letter today. Better than rejected I suppose

Hmm I was 3/21 AM.

Withdrew my acceptance today. I hope it goes to one of you! good luck

Has anyone heard about a change in their current deferred status yet?

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Originally Posted by lwings

Has anyone heard about a change in their current deferred status yet?

Not yet. I interviewed 2/18 and am getting anxious for an answer. When did you interview?

Originally Posted by kristjac

Not yet. I interviewed 2/18 and am getting anxious for an answer. When did you interview?

I interviewed 1/24

I have another offer, but PCOM is the most convenient and would mean that I wouldn't have to uproot my family. I truly hope the decisions come out this week.

Received an acceptance yesterday via snail mail. Good luck to everyone else waiting! I'm going to pull out of the other school and will be joining you all at PCOM this August. (Yay I get to stay at home.)

Originally Posted by fluoropHore

Received an acceptance yesterday via snail mail. Good luck to everyone else waiting! I'm going to pull out of the other school and will be joining you all at PCOM this August. (Yay I get to stay at home.)

Congrats! are you a philly resident?

Accepted!!!

Interviewed 3/28
Deferred 4/4 (I don't think the committee met)
Letter-of-Intent 4/5
Accepted 4/22

I'm speechless!

Edit:
2.90 uGPA, Non-URM
3.90 gGPA
32 MCAT
Lots of long-term ECs, a lot of leadership, thousands of hours volunteering, 2 years of graduate research, etc
A couple Dean's Lists, working on publication, 2 conferences, and a few honors for valor and lives saved, and some miscellaneous EC awards
Strong LORs from a couple notable people; no DO letter or shadowing, but I am shadowing soon. My old PCP was a DO and my new PCP was a DO, which I brought up at the interview.

I really wish the rest of you good luck!

I got waitlisted. I lost all my hope for PCOM. Congrats to the folks who got accepted...

Originally Posted by EnergyDrink

Accepted!!!

Interviewed 3/28
Deferred 4/4 (I don't think the committee met)
Letter-of-Intent 4/5
Accepted 4/22

I'm speechless!

Edit:
2.90 uGPA, Non-URM
3.90 gGPA
32 MCAT
Lots of long-term ECs, a lot of leadership, thousands of hours volunteering, 2 years of graduate research, etc
A couple Dean's Lists, working on publication, 2 conferences, and a few honors for valor and lives saved, and some miscellaneous EC awards
Strong LORs from a couple notable people; no DO letter or shadowing, but I am shadowing soon. My old PCP was a DO and my new PCP was a DO, which I brought up at the interview.

I really wish the rest of you good luck!

Congrats! Does this mean you're definitely attending a med school this year or still gonna try and defer?

Originally Posted by marshmallow87

Congrats! are you a philly resident?

yes i am.

Originally Posted by EnergyDrink

Accepted!!!

Interviewed 3/28
Deferred 4/4 (I don't think the committee met)
Letter-of-Intent 4/5
Accepted 4/22

I'm speechless!

Edit:
2.90 uGPA, Non-URM
3.90 gGPA
32 MCAT
Lots of long-term ECs, a lot of leadership, thousands of hours volunteering, 2 years of graduate research, etc
A couple Dean's Lists, working on publication, 2 conferences, and a few honors for valor and lives saved, and some miscellaneous EC awards
Strong LORs from a couple notable people; no DO letter or shadowing, but I am shadowing soon. My old PCP was a DO and my new PCP was a DO, which I brought up at the interview.

I really wish the rest of you good luck!

Congratulations EnergyDrink!

I interviewed the same day as you, however in the morning session. Do you remember who interviewed you? If you prefer, you can tell me who they were in a PM. Thanks and congratulations again on your acceptance.

Originally Posted by Dmr6186

Congrats! Does this mean you're definitely attending a med school this year or still gonna try and defer?

I don't think so. I was a bit hesitant becoming an NJ resident, so this makes the transitition a bit easier. I'm way too excited to defer.

For those who are waitlisted, if there is a form to fill out, do it ASAP. From last years thread, it seems like there is somewhat of a "first come, first serve" when it comes to getting off the waitlist.

Does anyone know what a "green" waitlist means?

Originally Posted by martian11

Does anyone know what a "green" waitlist means?

That must be something new. Never heard of that. Maybe call the office and ask?

Anybody know if this school let's people defer their acceptance for a year? I talked about it in the UMDNJ thread - I have a lot going on right now that I want to see through. I probably won't do it, but its just an option I'd like to consider.

Yes, but you need to tell them why and the adcom needs to approve.

Originally Posted by EnergyDrink

Anybody know if this school let's people defer their acceptance for a year? I talked about it in the UMDNJ thread - I have a lot going on right now that I want to see through. I probably won't do it, but its just an option I'd like to consider.

Just curious if you have sent a deposit yet?

out of the blue today--after not hearing from PCOM to the point that i even forgot i had applied there--i was rejected.

congrats, guys! i have heard nothing but phenomenal things about PCOM.

PCOM just made that decision easy. Merit Scholarship today!

Did anyone else interview 3/28 or prior to that date and not receive a decision yet?

@EnergyDrink - I interviewed the same day as you and received the same letter as you around 4/4, but I haven't heard anything since. I do recall them telling us we would hear by the end of last week. Lucky you haha

Anyone have Nucleus credentials yet? I want to get started on housing ASAP.

Speaking of which...

26, Male, Non-Smoker :-)

Anyone know when the next deposit date is ?

The $1500 deposit is due may 23 for those who were recently accepted.
Anyone know when financial aid is due? I can't seem to find an absolute deadline after the initial march deadline

To my fellow waitlisters. Keep in touch with any movement or good news you might receive!

Originally Posted by marshmallow87

The $1500 deposit is due may 23 for those who were recently accepted.
Anyone know when financial aid is due? I can't seem to find an absolute deadline after the initial march deadline

I think they have to send out an official award letter first..then you sign it. Not sure when.

Oh PS is there a facebook class page, like, so we can organize book swaps with upperclassmen and stuff or is that all during orientation?

Facebook Group for Class of 2017: https://www.facebook.com/groups/234191740041828/

And congrats on your acceptance, fluoropHore!

Originally Posted by Tianar

Facebook Group for Class of 2017: https://www.facebook.com/groups/234191740041828/

And congrats on your acceptance, fluoropHore!

Thanks, see you soon

ACCEPTED TODAY!!! Very thankful and happy.

Ah congrats!!!

Originally Posted by Pacer12

Ah congrats!!!

Thanks!!

gz4956 do you mind telling us what your stats are??

29R Mcat, 3.8 Cum GPA. Lots of experience working as an OR Assistant in hospital.

Should PCOM be sent an official finalized set of transcripts from my Undergraduate University with the final course grades? Nothing unusual the final semester, but just to have a complete set.

Can anyone please tell me about the Letters of Rec- I don't have a pre-med committee to get a letter from so I got one from my psychology academic advisor. I know you can substitute for a Dean or academic advisor but wasn't sure if its alright to get one from psychology department (Im obviously a psych major thus couldnt ask one from a biology advisor). Is this okay? And how is the admissions board going to be able to know that this letter is from an academic advisor and not just a psychology professor? Is there anything that I should tell my professor to include in the letter? Thanks

full transcripts should be sent in prior to entering the class in August

the writer should note that he or she is in fact your academic advisor in the signature line

Hey everyone, im on the waitlist. was wondering how I should go about sending a letter of intent? should I mail one or email it? and to who would I send it to? thanks for the help! Looked around and couldn't find any answers.

I addressed mine to the faculty committee on admissions

Withdrew today...good luck to everyone on the waiting list. It's a great school!!