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I noticed that you are from NJ as well. I'd love to go to PCOM as well. I'm hoping other aspects of my application can shine beyond the MCAT though.
Honestly, I think everything is very strong for DO Schools. My GPA is good, and my EC's and LORS should be above average/pretty good. The only thing is that damn MCAT score :/. If it weren't for that meh score, I wouldn't be as apprehensive.
How's it going for you?
I have a great MCAT score for Do schools (31 [11,10,10] ) my cGPA is 3.55 and sGPA is 3.37. But I am from Utah, with no ties to PA. Should I try applying? I dont want to waste money.
Do you guys know if this school takes the composite MCAT score from one test date or the highest total score from multiple test dates?
I have a 3.55 cgpa and a 3.61 sgpa. 26 MCAT (9/7/10) with lots of extracurriculars. You guys think I would have a chance with that 7 in verbal? Also OOS.
My sister went here, so I'm hoping I can follow her footsteps, do you think admissions notice if you have family who went to their school?
PCOM seems very rigid on what is required for this particular letter. Your only bet is to call admissions and talk to them directly. I had to have my registrar's office call PCOM admissions directly to know what to write in my letter specifically as I am non-trad and did not have access to what PCOM wanted.So I have a question about the LOR requirement. I noticed that they say a dean's letter is required. Can we bypass this by having a committee packet with an premed adviser letter in it?
So I have a question about the LOR requirement. I noticed that they say a dean's letter is required. Can we bypass this by having a committee packet with an premed adviser letter in it?
Hello,
I'm reapplying here with the only real difference being I'm applying earlier with a possibly different personal statement. Last cycle I applied in January and PCOM completely rejected me.
I'm a NJ resident, cGPA: 3.67, sGPA: 3.5, MCAT 29S. Am I competitive?
Hello all,
My DO letter will not be a part of my committee packet. How can I send this letter in to all schools?
Regards
I have a 3.55 cgpa and a 3.61 sgpa. 26 MCAT (9/7/10) with lots of extracurriculars. You guys think I would have a chance with that 7 in verbal? Also OOS.
Are you ashamed of your D.O. letter?
I just graduated last week from PCOM and match successfully into anesthesia. I have a 3.4 cgpa and 3.3 sgpa when I applied back in 2008. MCAT 32 (V5/PS14/BS13) on my third attempt (first attempt MCAT 25 and second attempt MCAT 23 with verbal score of 3 and 4 respectively) with lots of extracurriculars and OOS from west coast. I believe my poor verbal score is partly due to the fact that english is my second language but i know that's no excuse to scoring low on verbal. However, that's what I choose to give as a reason during my interview at PCOM for my low verbal score and they accepted it.
You will have a good shot if you submit your primary application and LOR early before Sept since PCOM sends out first batch of interview invites near mid Sept and begins first batch of interview near end of Sept. When you receive your secondary, make sure you return them within 1 week. PCOM tends to be less selective for early birds and more selective in granting interviews for those after Christmas season.
PCOM really cares a lot about the overall application rather than just your MCAT score. I personally feels that PCOM will consider you if your overall application is solid even though if you have one little red flag on it. So just apply early and send in all your stuff asap once AACOMAS is available.
No that's the stupidest thing to ask. Sorry. Actually the DO is "lazy" (there is a certain implication here) about starting the letter. My committee packet is already prepped so I don't know how to get this letter in... except maybe to have him send it in himself??
Taken directly from PCOM's website:
"Q. Is it ok to take the MCAT more the once?
A: You may take the MCATs more than once, but MCAT scores are only valid for 3 years from desired matriculation. We will take your highest valid score and look at that break down when we make our evaluation."
http://www.pcom.edu/Admissions/adm_FAQs/DoFaqs.html
I just graduated last week from PCOM and match successfully into anesthesia. I have a 3.4 cgpa and 3.3 sgpa when I applied back in 2008. MCAT 32 (V5/PS14/BS13) on my third attempt (first attempt MCAT 25 and second attempt MCAT 23 with verbal score of 3 and 4 respectively) with lots of extracurriculars and OOS from west coast. I believe my poor verbal score is partly due to the fact that english is my second language but i know that's no excuse to scoring low on verbal. However, that's what I choose to give as a reason during my interview at PCOM for my low verbal score and they accepted it.
You will have a good shot if you submit your primary application and LOR early before Sept since PCOM sends out first batch of interview invites near mid Sept and begins first batch of interview near end of Sept. When you receive your secondary, make sure you return them within 1 week. PCOM tends to be less selective for early birds and more selective in granting interviews for those after Christmas season.
PCOM really cares a lot about the overall application rather than just your MCAT score. I personally feels that PCOM will consider you if your overall application is solid even though if you have one little red flag on it. So just apply early and send in all your stuff asap once AACOMAS is available.
Calm down Fido, I was just kidding. Yeah, you can have him send it separately. If this is the only school you need the letter to go to this is what I would suggest. If you have more D.O. schools you want it sent to than take the following advice from WorldChanger:No that's the stupidest thing to ask. Sorry. Actually the DO is "lazy" (there is a certain implication here) about starting the letter. My committee packet is already prepped so I don't know how to get this letter in... except maybe to have him send it in himself??
The only thing I dont know about this is whether it will be considered a "confidential" evaluation if it is an interfolio account that you set up. I know when these letters of evaluation are submitted that committee's like to see that they are submitted confidentially (whether you actually do see the letter or not is not a big issue, its just more professional if it looks like it was written without you seeing it). If there is a way you can set it up so that the letter is considered confidential then great. If not it may not be a big deal, it just depends on the institution.Set up an inter folio and have him send it there then you can send it to whatever schools you want. The DO letter does not need to be in the packet.
hm so i guess they don't?
... The only thing I dont know about this is whether it will be considered a "confidential" evaluation if it is an interfolio account that you set up...
Interfolio letters are submitted confidentially.
Calm down Fido, I was just kidding. Yeah, you can have him send it separately. If this is the only school you need the letter to go to this is what I would suggest. If you have more D.O. schools you want it sent to than take the following advice from WorldChanger:
The only thing I dont know about this is whether it will be considered a "confidential" evaluation if it is an interfolio account that you set up. I know when these letters of evaluation are submitted that committee's like to see that they are submitted confidentially (whether you actually do see the letter or not is not a big issue, its just more professional if it looks like it was written without you seeing it). If there is a way you can set it up so that the letter is considered confidential then great. If not it may not be a big deal, it just depends on the institution.
I'm sorry
PCOM has changed their letter requirements. The information should be updated on their website soon but I believe they are going to have other options for the letter other than the dean, advisor etc. It will make applying easier I think.