Midwestern University Chicago (CCOM) Discussion Thread 2016-2017

[VisceralFlame]

Only one interview. 3 on 1. Usually a DO, researcher, and student. It was totally relaxed for me

We do what we can to make it relaxed


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[curiousavocado]

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[Scumione]

Rejected pre-interview via snail mail last saturday, good luck everyone else applying!!

 

[theLaxEagle]

I may have missed this today during my interview day, but I was wondering if anyone knew where or how we can send a thank you email to our interviewers.

 

[Pinocytosis]

I may have missed this today during my interview day, but I was wondering if anyone knew where or how we can send a thank you email to our interviewers.

Send it directly to the admissions email. They will distribute it accordingly.

Edit: I'd include the name of the interviewers in the email, especially if you want it individualized.

 

[chogs2016]

I have had everything turned in and complete since 7/18 and I still haven't heard anything. I feel like this has been very long but I was wondering if anyone knew if this was abnormal. Would it be appropriate to contact admissions after almost 3 months?

 

[RavenclawMed]

I have had everything turned in and complete since 7/18 and I still haven't heard anything. I feel like this has been very long but I was wondering if anyone knew if this was abnormal. Would it be appropriate to contact admissions after almost 3 months?

I was complete for 6 months before I got an II. If you have a significant update, you can send a letter to them.

 

[aladdin11]

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[magnoliadoc]

Does Midwestern offer Saturday interviews?

 

[MCAT1007]

Are classes mandatory? Besides anatomy and OMM lab

 

[getfat]

Has anybody tried to give an update pre-II?

 

[BluegrassBuckeye]

Are classes mandatory? Besides anatomy and OMM lab

Also PES lab is mandatory. But other than those three, no the regular lectures are not mandatory. Some classes do offer extra credit "pop quizzes" in lecture though so you could miss out on free easy points if you skip.

 

[Schern4]

II Yesterday

 

[neurodjent]

II Yesterday

Congrats! When were you complete?

 

[Schern4]

Congrats! When were you complete?

Thanks!!! I was complete 9/29.

 

[cjcarter]

Complete 6/24 and silence

 

[deleted732978]

Thanks!!! I was complete 9/29.

Standout applicant for sure. Congratulations!

 

[iamdragonborn]

Hey all, I'm looking at adding a couple more DO schools to my list and am debating on adding CCOM since my academic stats are below their average from most recent matriculating class. My stats: 3.48 cGPA, 3.40 sGPA, 3.89 MPH GPA, 503 MCAT (126/123/127/127). I have very strong EC's throughout undergrad and grad school, primarily with medically underserved populations. I have strong letters from one of my college mentors who's an MD and a DO I'm currently shadowing. I'm also a URM (mixed - black latino, white). Do you think it's worth me submitting a secondary?


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[You're My Boy Blue]

The grad GPA is great! I think the only thing holding you back is the MCAT score - CCOM tends to go for higher MCATs than most DO schools. But you might make up for it with the ECs and DO letter. I think its worth a secondary

 

[iamdragonborn]

The grad GPA is great! I think the only thing holding you back is the MCAT score - CCOM tends to go for higher MCATs than most DO schools. But you might make up for it with the ECs and DO letter. I think its worth a secondary

I'll send a secondary in- hopefully adcoms take the ECs more into consideration. If not, it's not the end of the world. Thanks for the advice


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[pandasaregreat]

anyone who got accepted felt like they weren't sure how well their interview went?

 

[You're My Boy Blue]

anyone who got accepted felt like they weren't sure how well their interview went?

Yeah. It was my first interview and I had no idea what to expect. Felt 50/50 about it. There were a couple things I knew I could have been better at right after the interview. For example, I did not spend equal amount of time making eye contact with my three interviews. Totally focused on the student in front of me.

 

[pandasaregreat]

Yeah. It was my first interview and I had no idea what to expect. Felt 50/50 about it. There were a couple things I knew I could have been better at right after the interview. For example, I did not spend equal amount of time making eye contact with my three interviews. Totally focused on the student in front of me.

Okay cool, yeah this was my first not one on one type interview so it threw me off a little.. I mean I think I answered questions to the best of my ability, we'll see! Do you know the chances of acceptance post interview?

 

[You're My Boy Blue]

They interview 600 and accept 400 roughly

 

[PSUfan15]

Interviewed and accepted very excited, loved it there!

 

[goola88]

II this morning! Complete late Sept

 

[pandasaregreat]

Interviewed and accepted very excited, loved it there!

How long did it take to get an acceptance? & congrats!

 

[You're My Boy Blue]

It took me 5 days. It depends on when you interview though. Admissions meets twice a month so technically if you interview the day after they meet it could take up to 2 weeks.

 

[pandasaregreat]

It took me 5 days. It depends on when you interview though. Admissions meets twice a month so technically if you interview the day after they meet it could take up to 2 weeks.

Thanks for all your help

 

[PSUfan15]

How long did it take to get an acceptance? & congrats!

thanks!! It only took 2 days. I interviewed on a Tuesday and got an email the next Thursday

 

[theLaxEagle]

Just logged onto my portal and I now have the accepted student checklist. I didn't receive an email or anything so I am hoping that this is not an error. I also interviewed at AZCOM so I don't know if I can tell which school before I receive an email or phone call.

 

[You're My Boy Blue]

Just logged onto my portal and I now have the accepted student checklist. I didn't receive an email or anything so I am hoping that this is not an error. I also interviewed at AZCOM so I don't know if I can tell which school before I receive an email or phone call.

When I interviewed at CCOM they told me I would first find out by the accepted student checklist, before the email. Congrats buddy, you got into med school! As far as which med school you got into...under "matriculation/payment" there should be a message that says "the Blank College of Osteopathic Medicine hereby offers to admit @theLaxEagle "

 

[Jay_Pee]

Interviewed yesterday and just got the acceptance email! That was fast.


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[pandasaregreat]

Interviewed Monday, accepted!! This school seems great

 

[theLaxEagle]

When I interviewed at CCOM they told me I would first find out by the accepted student checklist, before the email. Congrats buddy, you got into med school! As far as which med school you got into...under "matriculation/payment" there should be a message that says "the Blank College of Osteopathic Medicine hereby offers to admit @theLaxEagle "

Thanks. Just got the email from CCOM. Accepted!!

 

[Fluffy123]

CCOM where my II at. stop playing with my feelings

 

[Schern4]

Accepted! Congrats everyone!

 

[Mr. D.O.five]

Pre-II rejection sent after 10 days of being complete? This was my top choice....

 

[Fluffy123]

Pre-II rejection sent after 10 days of being complete? This was my top choice....

If it doesn't work out this year and you reapply next year, do so early. Like June early. The earlier you apply, the better!

 

[RopingDoc]

Any use in submitting a secondary here at this point? 3.77 gpa, 507 MCAT


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[Schern4]

Any use in submitting a secondary here at this point? 3.77 gpa, 507 MCAT


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Yes, I know people that were accepted in the past and they submitted a lot later than this. It's still early.

 

[Mr. D.O.five]

such doge

 

[Aubrey Graham]

This school or PCOM ga?


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[You're My Boy Blue]

Do you have your new mcat date listed on AACOMAS? It is very uncommon for schools to make a decision without all MCAT scores in. Most schools won't even look at the application until then. The schools that do would put applicants on hold/waitlist for II, not flat out reject. I would call them again, calmly, and ask if they even saw the second score.

 

[You're My Boy Blue]

CCOM and AZCOM have two separate admissions teams, but Midwestern AZ-COM reviewed my application and put me on the waitlist for II before my scores came in (which again is very unusual). But in my case I was offered an interview at AZ-COM about a month after my MCAT scores got in. Maybe they have some weird policy about MCAT retakes. Sorry buddy

 

[Husky28]

Has anyone who interviewed on Wednesday October 26th heard back yet?!

 

[Mr. D.O.five]

waow

 

[Zelk]

How I'm walking into my interview here on Halloween day

 

[cjcarter]

II just now. Was NOT expecting that at all.

 

[Jhpoppp]

II just now. Was NOT expecting that at all.

What are your stats? When were you complete? IS or OOS? Thanks!