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Finally applying to PCOM-PA for Fall 2015. My application is almost complete just waiting on my scores from 1/8 MCAT and my LOR is in the mail. Anyone else applying?
What are your stats if you don't mind sharing?
Hi,
I am in the process of applying to post bacc programs so I can enhance my chances for medical school because my stats simply suck. I posted my stats below so if anyone can chance me for PCOM, I'd really appreciate it. I don't want to spend money where I know there'll be no chance of me getting in :/
cGPA- 3.1
sGPA- 2.97
Mcat- 19
Hey guys! I am new to SDN, this is the first time I have ever posted on here. Jyssia, I was just accepted yesterday into the PCOM-GA Biomedical Sciences program. It took around a month to get a letter. My application was complete on January 26, and I just got the letter yesterday. My stats were not outstanding by any means, but were enough to get me in. My cGPA was about a 3.04, sGPA was around a 2.7-2.8, and my MCAT score was 25. I am currently retaking 14 credit hours of courses I received 'C's in, so I hope to bring both of those GPA stats up by May, and I am highly considering an MCAT retake over the summer. I would love to hear from anyone who will be attending PCOM-GA as well in Fall 2015. I wish you all the best!
Hey guys! I am new to SDN, this is the first time I have ever posted on here. Jyssia, I was just accepted yesterday into the PCOM-GA Biomedical Sciences program. It took around a month to get a letter. My application was complete on January 26, and I just got the letter yesterday. My stats were not outstanding by any means, but were enough to get me in. My cGPA was about a 3.04, sGPA was around a 2.7-2.8, and my MCAT score was 25. I am currently retaking 14 credit hours of courses I received 'C's in, so I hope to bring both of those GPA stats up by May, and I am highly considering an MCAT retake over the summer. I would love to hear from anyone who will be attending PCOM-GA as well in Fall 2015. I wish you all the best!
Thats cool thansk for the info. Im waiting for my transcripts and my LOR to get there. As far as the Biographical statement is that just a personal statement you send in. I answered all the essay quesitons and I assumed that would be fine, but maybe not?
Yep, it's just a personal statement. I had to send mine through email. Good luck!
I thought the biographical statement was the essay that was already a part of the online application.
I thought the same thing, but my application wasn't complete until I sent an extra copy of my biographical statement.
I only answered the questions in paragraph form and I was marked complete as the biographical statement. I didn't send anything additionalHmm okay, that's good to know. I'll send it out tomorrow.
I only answered the questions in paragraph form and I was marked complete as the biographical statement. I didn't send anything additional
Hey congrats!!! I am happy to meet new classmates! I am not sure how to message individually, but perhaps you would like to message and we could talk about plans for the upcoming academic year in Georgia!Hi there! I got my letter from GA-PCOM yesterday!
Jyssia, if I can remember correctly, I believe that you are correct in that we had to answer questions in the application. But I also believe the application requires a separate "Biographical Statement". I sent that in separate, and I just basically included my story in what led me to medicine, what I liked about PCOM, and my future plans in medical school and beyond.Thats cool thansk for the info. Im waiting for my transcripts and my LOR to get there. As far as the Biographical statement is that just a personal statement you send in. I answered all the essay quesitons and I assumed that would be fine, but maybe not?
Justalittlestar, I believe I also sent in an extra letter of recommendation. In my opinion, I don't see how it could be viewed negatively. Any extra recommendations would probably be beneficial, just don't send them too many lol.Anyone have an opinion on sending an extra letter of recommendation besides the 1 recommendation that's required? Will an extra be accepted? Does it look bad?
sparksfly21, hey thank you! I was relieved to hear it, and I am excited to get the ball rolling. The GPA I listed, the one I applied to PCOM with, was a 3.05 cumulative, and about a 2.7-2.8 science GPA. That is what I currently have without grade replacement. However, I am in the middle of a semester of grade replacements, and am projecting to bring the GPA up to a 3.2-3.3 after I am done with grade replacement this semester. Considering also retaking 8 additional credits in the summer, and that would bring it up to a 3.4. This is assuming A's in all of the retakes. It's just a slow climb up, but it will be worth it in the end! Let me know if I can help in any other ways.Congrats on your acceptance!! I was wondering the GPA you listed, was that an average or with grade replacement?
Thanks and congrats again!
sparksfly21, hey thank you! I was relieved to hear it, and I am excited to get the ball rolling. The GPA I listed, the one I applied to PCOM with, was a 3.05 cumulative, and about a 2.7-2.8 science GPA. That is what I currently have without grade replacement. However, I am in the middle of a semester of grade replacements, and am projecting to bring the GPA up to a 3.2-3.3 after I am done with grade replacement this semester. Considering also retaking 8 additional credits in the summer, and that would bring it up to a 3.4. This is assuming A's in all of the retakes. It's just a slow climb up, but it will be worth it in the end! Let me know if I can help in any other ways.
For those who were accepted how long did it take to hear back after your application was complete?
I sent 3. MD/DO and Physics teacher. Which I had to RESEND all because they apparently weren't on letterheads.Anyone have an opinion on sending an extra letter of recommendation besides the 1 recommendation that's required? Will an extra be accepted? Does it look bad?
I sent 3. MD/DO and Physics teacher. Which I had to RESEND all because they apparently weren't on letterheads.
I believe you have to send a money order or check into the school. Good luck!Hi everyone! I submitted my application on 3/3/2015. I don't remember paying the fee. Is there a way to check the status of my application?
I had to send another biographical statement, in PDF form, outside of the questions on the application. I was finally marked complete yesterday, I submitted months ago. This school has given me a headache.
I had to send another biographical statement, in PDF form, outside of the questions on the application. I was finally marked complete yesterday, I submitted months ago. This school has given me a headache.
I finally got a complete email. Today I got an email from the admissions people on the Georgia's campus saying "please call me when you can".. So I called and she said "oh Nevermind I wanted to ask you about your schools but I figured it out"???? --who knows what that meansYeah, unfortunately it seems a little disorganized. I received a receipt for my application fee but then its still not updated online. And that was almost a month ago. :/
That is... odd lolI finally got a complete email. Today I got an email from the admissions people on the Georgia's campus saying "please call me when you can".. So I called and she said "oh Nevermind I wanted to ask you about your schools but I figured it out"???? --who knows what that means
So this is the million dollar question, but does PCOM offer any type of linkage with their medical school through this MS in Biomedical Science? I have seen some forums online that mention it, but I have not received anything formal on it. If anyone has any insight into this, it would be greatly appreciated!
"If a certificate or degree candidate applies for admission to our DO program, he/she is guaranteed an interview only if students have complete application files, are in good academic standing, and maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 with no F's or W's at the conclusion of the second term of the certificate year or in the second year."
http://admissions.pcom.edu/faq/