Philadelphia COM - Philadelphia (PCOM) Discussion Thread 2016-2017

[fordprefect1995]

Not sure what you're asking? I was just talking about the format.

ohh okay. I was just asking if they asked ethical or situational questions during the interview.

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[sg64]

Just submitted. This school is probably a reach for me based on my stats but hopefully my early app helps me out.

What are you stats if you don't mind sharing, trying to get a feel for what the real average applicant is like.

 

[NecrotizingFasciitis]

Does PCOM send out "Application Complete" emails?

I got "supplemental application processed" emails from both campuses.


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[getfat]

What are you stats if you don't mind sharing, trying to get a feel for what the real average applicant is like.

3.43oGPA/3.6sGPA/ 28 MCAT Even

 

[sg64]

3.43oGPA/3.6sGPA/ 28 MCAT Even

I have similar, how far have you made it in the application process?

 

[getfat]

I have similar, how far have you made it in the application process?

Sitting eagerly awaiting a II from this school . But I am from Florida, so there is a chance you could get some feedback before me

 

[joshkep812]

Today is the day they can officially start sending out regular application acceptances. Hoping for some good news!!

 

[sunsfan12]

All materials were received at 9/26, still no word. Anyone else in the same boat?

 

[once_upon_a_time]

All materials were received at 9/26, still no word. Anyone else in the same boat?

same no word for me. complete 8/30

 

[esu aves]

same no word for me. complete 8/30

Same, I was complete 8/31

 

[once_upon_a_time]

Same, I was complete 8/31

Patiently waiting to hear something . I would love to go here.
I wish you the best of luck !

 

[poloboy]

Just took a walk around PCOM's campus and it's gorgeous. Anyone interviewing this week?

 

[GameofThrones3]

How long did it take for everyone's supplemental applications to be processed after payment?

 

[pikachu18]

How long did it take for everyone's supplemental applications to be processed after payment?

A week

 

[prepod2016]

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[joshkep812]

this is for a friend. does pcom actively accept alums? her stats are not good

I don't really understand the question...

 

[allanMED15]

this is for a friend. does pcom actively accept alums? her stats are not good

Are you talking like a legacy?

 

[Dr. wait for it...]

All materials were received at 9/26, still no word. Anyone else in the same boat?

8/1 for me and still no word. It's the only DO school I haven't heard back from yet. But I am from the west and was accepted to a school I would probably choose over PCOM, so I am not planning on contacting them about my status.

 

[allanMED15]

8/1 for me and still no word. It's the only DO school I haven't heard back from yet. But I am from the west and was accepted to a school I would probably choose over PCOM, so I am not planning on contacting them about my status.

Same for me but I wasn't complete until 9/13. Just heard back from PCOM-GA so I can't imagine it would be much longer to hear from them.

 

[prepod2016]

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[allanMED15]

yes, she had multiple relatives who were active donors to the program

Gotcha. I don't have an answer but I would think it couldn't hurt. Good luck to her!

 

[chogs2016]

Same, I was complete 8/31

I was complete 8/5. The wait continues.

 

[getfat]

I was complete 8/5. The wait continues.

+1 Complete in July. Give us some love PCOM!

 

[Moose A Moose]

yes, she had multiple relatives who were active donors to the program

Unfortunately, they're likely to look kindly on her. Tell her not to fret, as she'll be able to spend plenty of time at PCOM as she's forced to repeat year after year like all of our other less than qualified matriculants with "connections".

 

[prepod2016]

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[futurexray]

Unfortunately, they're likely to look kindly on her. Tell her not to fret, as she'll be able to spend plenty of time at PCOM as she's forced to repeat year after year like all of our other less than qualified matriculants with "connections".

You got that right! They take the places over better people and then can't pass. Not doing anyone any favors but they gotta keep that money flowing.

 

[Dr. Premed]

Couple questions here, is this what a "complete application" looks like since I received no email about completion?

Also, I was complete on 9/16, PCOM is my top choice, but I haven't received an II yet. 3.75 cGPA, 3.62 sGPA, 503 MCAT, any chance?

 

[getfat]

I wanna say its complete. The top of the secondary prompt explicitly states if a date is filled next to every required document then they consider it complete.

Someone correct me if I am wrong though.

 

[Dr. Premed]

I wanna say its complete. The top of the secondary prompt explicitly states if a date is filled next to every required document then they consider it complete.

Someone correct me if I am wrong though.

If somebody who got an II could confirm what a complete app looks like that would be the easiest. I'm sure it is complete, just feel like I've been waiting a while on PCOM

 

[Noxy]

If somebody who got an II could confirm what a complete app looks like that would be the easiest. I'm sure it is complete, just feel like I've been waiting a while on PCOM

Yep it is! Just like getfat said.

 

[allanMED15]

Couple questions here, is this what a "complete application" looks like since I received no email about completion?

Also, I was complete on 9/16, PCOM is my top choice, but I haven't received an II yet. 3.75 cGPA, 3.62 sGPA, 503 MCAT, any chance?

Yes. When all the dates are populated, you are complete.
I was complete 9/13 with lower GPAs but a higher MCAT and haven't heard yet. I bet we have a good chance. Just have to wait unfortunately.

 

[chogs2016]

Does PCOM give any indication of how long it will take to hear after completion of the secondary application? I didn't see anything in the completion email.

 

[joshkep812]

Does PCOM give any indication of how long it will take to hear after completion of the secondary application? I didn't see anything in the completion email.

It took me about a month and a half to get an interview invite. They truly use a holistic process so I don't think they go in order of complete dates. They interview those who they are most interested in accepting first and then send out acceptances on a rolling basis. Patience is key

 

[chogs2016]

It took me about a month and a half to get an interview invite. They truly use a holistic process so I don't think they go in order of complete dates. They interview those who they are most interested in accepting first and then send out acceptances on a rolling basis. Patience is key

Thanks for the quick response!

 

[poloboy]

Interviewed today. This school is truly perfect! Would definitely matriculate in a heartbeat.

 

[Dr. Premed]

Interviewed today. This school is truly perfect! Would definitely matriculate in a heartbeat.

Any chance you remember how long it took from secondary complete to II?

 

[docabe2017]

Interviewed today. This school is truly perfect! Would definitely matriculate in a heartbeat.

Same dude! Let's hope we get in!

 

[Sportsfanatic7]

Today is the day they can officially start sending out regular application acceptances. Hoping for some good news!!

I think that's MD. I was accepted at a DO school early, regular acceptance

 

[Sportsfanatic7]

same no word for me. complete 8/30

I was complete 8/2, still no word

 

[joshkep812]

I think that's MD. I was accepted at a DO school early, regular acceptance

You may be right now that I think about it.

 

[Sportsfanatic7]

You may be right now that I think about it.

Getting a little anxious that i haven't heard back from here yet though

 

[poloboy]

Any chance you remember how long it took from secondary complete to II?

Supplemental processed email late July and II early October.

 

[Sportsfanatic7]

Supplemental processed email late July and II early October.

Are we supposed to receive a supplemental processed email?

 

[poloboy]

Are we supposed to receive a supplemental processed email?

Yeah, I got one. It was like a supplemental acknowledgement email.

 

[joshkep812]

Getting a little anxious that i haven't heard back from here yet though

when did you interview? I'm thinking we'll hear on Monday.

 

[Sportsfanatic7]

Yeah, I got one. It was like a supplemental acknowledgement email.

Would you mind sharing what that email looks like? Because my online portal says that everything is received but I didn't get an email

 

[Sportsfanatic7]

when did you interview? I'm thinking we'll hear on Monday.

I'm waiting for an II. I was complete on 8/2 with competitive stats in my opinion. Over 2 months later and nothing

 

[poloboy]

Would you mind sharing what that email looks like? Because my online portal says that everything is received but I didn't get an email

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[Sportsfanatic7]

"This message is to acknowledge the successful processing of your supplemental application to the Osteopathic Medicine program for the Fall 2017 term at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine on our Philadelphia Campus.

You may review the items received by the Office of Admissions by visiting your online application summary."

Were you invited to an interview if you don't mind my asking?

 

[docabe2017]

Were you invited to an interview if you don't mind my asking?

I got that message and had an interview a month later.