Kansas City University (KCU-COM) Discussion Thread 2015 - 2016

[Buzzlightyear33]

Has your education been continuous except for holidays and summer breaks?*
Yes
No
If no, please provide an explanation below:


^^^

Err, what do I do about this question? Do I explain what I have done during my gap years, or why I have been out of school for 3 years?

They want you to explain gaps in your undergradate career. I don't think they care much if you also use the space to talk about what you're doing during your gap year.

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[Gandyy]

They want you to explain gaps in your undergradate career. I don't think they care much if you also use the space to talk about what you're doing during your gap year.

Well I had no gaps in my undergraduate career... I just have had 3 gap years after I graduated from undergrad......

 

[chizledfrmstone]

How up to date is the fact sheet on KCUs website? It says that according to the current student profile, the MCAT average is 26. Doesn't sound right to me.

???

http://www.kcumb.edu/academics/college-of-osteopathic-medicine/students-and-alumni/

 

[67552931811]

Has your education been continuous except for holidays and summer breaks?*
Yes
No
If no, please provide an explanation below:


^^^

Err, what do I do about this question? Do I explain what I have done during my gap years, or why I have been out of school for 3 years?

Kind of both. For the last 3 years I did XYZ. And then explain why you did it.

 

[hopefulERdoc251]

???

http://www.kcumb.edu/academics/college-of-osteopathic-medicine/students-and-alumni/

Isn't there a class of 2018 stat sheet right up there lol. I'd say +1 point on the MCAT and keep the avg GPA

 

[eyesfeeltired]

how many characters are you guys using?

 

[Gandyy]

Isn't there a class of 2018 stat sheet right up there lol. I'd say +1 point on the MCAT and keep the avg GPA

+1 point on the MCAT is a lot for only 1 app cycle dont you think?

 

[hopefulERdoc251]

It definitely is but i'd rather over-estimate than underestimate

 

[hopefulERdoc251]

Also I don't think there really is much of a difference between a 27/28/29 IMHO because either end is definitely less than 1 SD from the median.

 

[Gandyy]

Also I don't think there really is much of a difference between a 27/28/29 IMHO because either end is definitely less than 1 SD from the median.

There is a 13 percentile difference between a 29 and a 27 on the MCAT. Thats huge lol

 

[eyesfeeltired]

should i talk about skateboarding and failure?

 

[oceanman]

???

http://www.kcumb.edu/academics/college-of-osteopathic-medicine/students-and-alumni/

I see. This is what I was talking about: http://kcumb.uberflip.com/i/162339-com-fact-sheet
Guess they never updated it.

 

[chizledfrmstone]

I see. This is what I was talking about: http://kcumb.uberflip.com/i/162339-com-fact-sheet
Guess they never updated it.

Yeah, that would be either c/o 2017 or 2016. I remember looking at that brochure when I applied.

I have heard c/o 2019 is at the 3.6/28 mark.

It's up to you guys to get it above that.

 

[JAYPizzle]

Secondary submitted! All my essays ended up being very close to the character limit. Anyone know when this school starts sending out ii??

 

[Michander125]

Supp submitted

 

[drsmpc]

Does KCU value cGPA or sGPA more?

 

[almostnever]

Primary finally verified today! Hoping to get a secondary from KCU this week! Definitely at the top of my school list!!!

 

[Buck Winters]

Primary finally verified today! Hoping to get a secondary from KCU this week! Definitely at the top of my school list!!!

I'm still waiting! It's absolutely terrible. Do you mind me asking when your transcripts were received/when you submitted?

 

[eyesfeeltired]

submitted secondary!!

 

[almostnever]

I'm still waiting! It's absolutely terrible. Do you mind me asking when your transcripts were received/when you submitted?

I submitted my app on 6/22 and had transcripts received 7/2 (after having to resend one of my transcripts multiple times). I called last week and was told it would be another week for verification. To my surprise, I got a "transcripts verified" email 2 days later.

Good luck with your app! AACOMAS sure seems to be testing everyone's patience this year!

 

[Doctoblast]

Is anyone else having issues with the secondary portal?

 

[seanxu]

My primary was verified on 6/23....but still waiting for secondaries.... Did I get screened out?.......

 

[AlteredScale]

My primary was verified on 6/23....but still waiting for secondaries.... Did I get screened out?.......

Nope would Still hold out for it unless you had a less than 3.25 GPA?

 

[seanxu]

Nope would Still hold out for it unless you had a less than 3.25 GPA?

Thanks a lot for the info. No. my GPA is above 3.7 overall, but I am an international applicant. That is why I am worried about it.

 

[AlteredScale]

Thanks a lot for the info. No. my GPA is above 3.7 overall, but I am an international applicant. That is why I am worried about it.

Nah I wouldn't worry then!!

 

[pmsltechnician]

Secondary submitted!

 

[Dr. Death]

Nah I wouldn't worry then!!

Love the new pic.

 

[AlteredScale]

Love the new pic.

Hahaha thanks! It was time for some change. This is the expression I have right now beginning orientation.

 

[justpedsthings]

Hahaha thanks! It was time for some change. This is the expression I have right now beginning orientation.

Please turn that in as your selfie for orientation. So accurate haha

 

[I-said-doctor]

Thanks a lot for the info. No. my GPA is above 3.7 overall, but I am an international applicant. That is why I am worried about it.

Canadian?!

 

[JAYPizzle]

Spoke with admissions... Which told me we should start getting decisions around 2 weeks from now... That is so quick

 

[andyrayy]

I just received an email with the following message:

"Because of your success on the MCAT, (Insert Name Here), we are sending you an invitation to apply. Applications opened on May 5, 2015, through the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM). Discover why KCU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine is the right choice to fulfill your dream of becoming a physician. "

At the bottom is a link that says "Apply Now" that just takes me to the AACOMAS application. I have already applied through AACOMAS, but have not received a secondary. Has anyone else received this email?

 

[Snoozer33]

I just received an email with the following message:

"Because of your success on the MCAT, (Insert Name Here), we are sending you an invitation to apply. Applications opened on May 5, 2015, through the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM). Discover why KCU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine is the right choice to fulfill your dream of becoming a physician. "

At the bottom is a link that says "Apply Now" that just takes me to the AACOMAS application. I have already applied through AACOMAS, but have not received a secondary. Has anyone else received this email?

This email was very common last cycle. Purely a marketing email if you didn't opt out during your test.

 

[golfman7]

Submitted!!! Finger crossed for an interview.

 

[andyrayy]

I emailed the admissions department about the status of my application and received a response this morning. For anyone who took the MCAT in June and is still waiting for a secondary, it is highly likely that your scores have not yet been added to your application at KCUMB. They should be added automatically next time KCUMB downloads applications. The representative told me that if I don't hear from them within 10 days I should inquire again.

 

[andyrayy]

Did anyone who took the June MCAT receive this email today?

"KCU has received your AACOMAS application. At this time we cannot process and move forward because of your MCAT scores. The score is either not recorded on your application, or you are planning to retake the test. Please make sure to have all current and future scores sent to AACOM to be placed on your application. As soon as scores or updates are received, we can move forward with processing."

I have verified that my KCUMB application includes my official MCAT score and all of the other osteopathic medical schools have confirmed receipt of my MCAT scores.

 

[cjfarrell21]

Received a complete email today...

 

[JAYPizzle]

I received an email today stating my "application is complete and in the review stage. Please allow up to three weeks for processing although every effort is made to review as quickly as possible." So I guess now I wait. Wish me luck! Lol

 

[hopefulERdoc251]

I got a "friendly reminder to complete your secondary" email just now...but I submitted my secondary this AM

 

[golfman7]

I got a "friendly reminder to complete your secondary" email just now...but I submitted my secondary this AM

Same here, completed mine a few days ago.

 

[Mavs88]

Got a email saying I'm complete...will be reviewed over the next 3 weeks.

 

[Doctoblast]

Also got the complete email with 3 weeks review

 

[drsmpc]

complete. 3 weeks, or less.

 

[AlteredScale]

When they say 3 weeks they really mean it so you should expect some sort of result soon.

Good luck guys.

 

[almostnever]

How long did it take y'all to receive the secondary after AACOMAS was verified? I've yet to receive anything from KCU or Western....

 

[michigan90]

How long did it take y'all to receive the secondary after AACOMAS was verified? I've yet to receive anything from KCU or Western....

I never received a secondary either and got an email saying they were waiting on my MCAT score. I called and they said that they did have my MCAT score, so the lady just gave me the web address to the fill out the secondary.

 

[drhy]

How long did it take y'all to receive the secondary after AACOMAS was verified? I've yet to receive anything from KCU or Western....

I also haven't received KCU or Western and I'm Canadian, my AACOMAS was verified pretty late July 24, but I received secondaries from other schools already...

 

[Jobikenobi]

It took a little while for KCU, but Western did not take quite as long. They are probably more backed up now though since I was transmitted in late May.

 

[almostnever]

I also haven't received KCU or Western and I'm Canadian, my AACOMAS was verified pretty late July 24, but I received secondaries from other schools already...

That's about when my app was verified. KCU and Western are in my top 5 so I definitely want their secondaries over some others that I've already gotten!

 

[Jobikenobi]

I would email them then