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Does anybody know which schools do or do not waive the secondary fee? If anyone specifically knows if KC, UNECOM or MSU waive or do not waive.
Does anybody know which schools do or do not waive the secondary fee? If anyone specifically knows if KC, UNECOM or MSU waive or do not waive.
http://www.aacom.org/resources/bookstore/cib/Documents/cib2009/2009_CIB_web.pdf
Check out the AACOM 2009 College Information Book, within the school profile for each school it says whether they waive the secondary fee under the "Supplemental Application" heading. Hope this helps.
Thanks. Just an update for those interested: it seems that the only schools that don't accept the fee waiver are both LECOMs, Nova, WV, and PNWU will waive under certain conditions.
I applied to quite a few schools and the only ones that took it were KCOM and KCUMB. I thought I've read on here that UNECOM takes it too but I don't actually know for sure. Maybe if you call up the schools that don't advertise waiving the fee I guess they could choose to do it anyway but I didn't check into that last year.
Wait, so KCOM and KCUMB were the only ones that took it and everywhere else made you pay?
Did you qualify for the fee waiver? Everywhere on that page linked above says that everyone waives the fee with an AACOMAS fee waiver.
To Those Who Know:
Before the end of August I am sitting for the MCAT twice and sending in all of my applications to MD and DO schools. I will be away this fall, from Aug 25th-Nov23th on a NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School) wilderness semester with little to no contact. I will have internet and mail excess every 1-3 weeks. How quickly do school send secondary applications? Requests for interviews?
I have a science GPA: 3.4 Overall GPA: 3.6 and predict a 25 on the MCAT, but of course I am shooting for a 30. I've done two major research projects with Physicians, one of which will likely be published by the end of the summer. Basically, I am on the bubble with grades but feel confident the research I've done will set me apart from other applicants.
Please let me know your thoughts about my fall absence with secondary applications and interviews.
Much appreciated-- Kelly
Woohoo! Just sent all my secondaries in!
jk Made you freak out a little though, right?
Does any one know how much time we're given to complete the secondaries? If you apply to 10+ schools, you should expect to get a bunch of secondaries around the same time, right?
Also, how much advance notice do you get for interviews?
when can we even start and how do we even start the secondary essay processes? I thought the schools needed to send you the essays.
Woohoo! Just sent all my secondaries in!
jk Made you freak out a little though, right?
Does any one know how much time we're given to complete the secondaries? If you apply to 10+ schools, you should expect to get a bunch of secondaries around the same time, right?
Also, how much advance notice do you get for interviews?
DO schools use the same secondaries??
If so, where can I find the secondary for CCOM, LECOM, AZCOM, ATSU-KCOM, DMU-COM...etc??
I have been looking at each school's website and the whole process is getting chaotic and stressful since I don't know if essays are required and if they are, is there a way I can finish them during the summer??
when can we even start and how do we even start the secondary essay processes? I thought the schools needed to send you the essays.
does anyone who applied last year have any info on this???
i'm applying to:
western
touro-ca
azcom
nova
nycom
dmu
kcumb
ccom
atsu-soma
atsu-kcom
just tryin' to figure out the totals...
does anyone who applied last year have any info on this???
i'm applying to:
western
touro-ca
azcom
nova
nycom
dmu
kcumb
ccom
atsu-soma
atsu-kcom
just tryin' to figure out the totals...
does anyone who applied last year have any info on this???
i'm applying to:
western-$50
touro-ca-$100
azcom-$50
nova
nycom
dmu
kcumb
ccom-$50
atsu-soma-$50
atsu-kcom-$50
just tryin' to figure out the totals...
Does anyone know which school's secondaries don't require additional essays?
I think some schools require essays and some just need some forms filled out. Is this right?
I think you have up until their deadline to turn them in (deadlines are listed in CIB), but obviously you want to turn them in faster. You can get bombarded with secondaries pretty quickly though. I'm sure as people get them this thread will get updated so you can always start them early and turn them in as soon as you get them. I don't know how much they change year to year but if you look up last year's secondary thread you can get an idea of what to expect for prompts.
I have read around 10 pages out of the 40 pages in last year's secondary thread, and I've only been able to collect 7-ish secondary prompts. Does anyone know if there's a thread that has a list of prompts for all DO schools from last year? Thanks in advance!!!
so if I submit my primary this week, when does it get verified like june 17th? same time as amcas?
This is all so stressful because there are so many components: mcat, letters of rec, transcripts...
Do they automatically send you a secondary like in june or july because I know some schools of minimum mcat requirements but a lot of them just give secondaries out like candy so they can make some application money
such a business this has become!:\
I had all of my transcripts in on 5/25. Submitted my app on 6/1 and I'm still not verified. Yet other people have also submitted their apps and are already verified. It's a bit puzzling.
fyi..prompts from last year
kirksville
1) What particular qualities do you feel you can bring to KCOM
2) What specific exposure/ experience have you had with osteopathic medicine? How has this influenced your decision to become an osteopathic physician. (Both 500 words or less)
Chicago (CCOM)
1. Why do you believe CCOM would provide you with the type of Osteopathic Medical Education you are seeking?
2. Why should CCOM accept you into this years class?
PCOM
Please attach a brief statement indicating why you wish to attend Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and why you want to become an osteopathic physician.
What health care related experiences do you have?
LE-Bradenton
I don't think there are prompts from this school in the secondary.
LMU-Debuske
1) What personal qualities do you possess that will help you become a successful osteopathic physician?2) In your own life, what experiences and/or people have inspired you to become an osteopathic physician?
So I was verified on 6/3 and they released my apps on 6/9 but I haven't gotten any secondaries yet =( I'm freaking out ... should I be this worried or is this normal?
I wouldn't expect secondaries from any school until 6/21 at the earliest. Specifically because a majority of schools will send secondaries out to any applicant who fulfills a minimum MCAT and GPA requirement. I'm assuming you meet those req's because some of them are pretty low. No need to worry yet.
Anyone see any secondaries come in? I'm in a similar boat with someone who posted earlier... Submitted June 1st, Released June 9th... So just wait til the 21st or beyond? I'm surprised these things aren't automated... dont most schools want all applicants to pay the fee?? I mean it's easy money for them.
Woohoo! Just sent all my secondaries in!
jk Made you freak out a little though, right?
when did they receive everything from you?
It's all starting! I'm getting excited and nervous haha