Awesome, where is your residency?
i'm from ca (22 years there), currently doing an smp in fl though so i think my residency is technically in fl as of about 3 weeks ago...i'll be driving to the interview
Awesome, where is your residency?
i just talked to lecom and she said the only people they've booked nov interviews with were people who couldn't make the sept/oct interview dates because they don't like to fill up all of their pre-dec dates right away. she also said not to expect to hear anything from them in the next two weeks because there is some conference thing that they will be tending to and application review is on hold until afterwards.
That is interesting because I just received an interview invite for Nov 2 from them on September 18
November 2nd anyone?
FINALLY...I mean FINALLY received my first interview. I'll be there Nov. 7th!
this school is AMAZING! I interviewed there a couple of weeks ago and loved it. Good luck to everyone! I chose to use couchsurfing.org to find a place to stay and had the best luck. I found a family who drove me to my interview and picked me up, so be on the lookout for good opportunities like that! A lot of people at my interview stayed at hotels nearby and rented cars to drive to the school. If you're renting a car, I highly recommend flying into Sarasota rather than Tampa. Flights aren't that much more, but you'll save in gas $$ and mileage from the rental car company
As for the interview.. super laid back. First we all sat down in a conference room and were given a presentation on the school/program/PBL. Then we were broken into groups for the interviews and school tours. The interviewers were really nice and simply wanted to get to know you. There were two interviewers per 6 interviewees at each interview.
My whole family is going with me to be supportive. Do they get to go on the tour too? I mean they are the one's paying for my tuition. I would imagine they'd let my parents see what they're getting themselves into.
My whole family is going with me to be supportive. Do they get to go on the tour too? I mean they are the one's paying for my tuition. I would imagine they'd let my parents see what they're getting themselves into.
My whole family is going with me to be supportive. Do they get to go on the tour too? I mean they are the one's paying for my tuition. I would imagine they'd let my parents see what they're getting themselves into.
Received my first interview of the year a few days ago! Looking forward to Nov. 9th!!
And yes... I used my actual name for my username. The idea of being discrete/witty didn't register at the time. Live and learn.
Received my first interview of the year a few days ago! Looking forward to Nov. 9th!!
And yes... I used my actual name for my username. The idea of being discrete/witty didn't register at the time. Live and learn.
Can I ask about your stats? I am low GPA applicant and I am really worried
Of course! My scores are all around a little lower than the average accepted applicant for the majority of dental schools. I think being a student-athlete and having a solid foundation in community service is helping me a little. My undergrad experience was challenging in terms of academics ( prob the reason why grad school seems so easy... got a 96 on my first biochem test).
ogpa: 3.3
sgpa: 3.1
dat: 18AA/18TS/19PA (no scores below 17)
I'm not really in much of a position to give advice in terms of scores but I've done some cool things extra circular wise that I think are helping distinguish myself. Unfortunately, it's just a lot harder for people like us to be found. Remember, schools are getting applications by the thousands...
11/14 as well
Congrats to those who just received an interview invitation from LECOM. I just interviewed with LECOM and they are an amazing school! Dr. Hirsch (Dean) is really passionate about what he has in store for the students at LECOM. The system and curriculum Dr. Hirsch has in place will definitely educate and train competent general dentists. Plus you get to provide dental care in under-served communities all of your 4th year, as well as getting all the education needed to build your practice in an under-served community (that's what I want to do). Definitely a top choice of mine if accepted. Everyone here is so passionate about the school. Stephanie is really nice, honest, and will definitely give you statistics if asked. The facility is top-notch and state-of-the-art.
Hotel: Majority of the students stayed at The Wingate. The Wingate is a pretty good hotel to stay at; unfortunately I had a room that had a light shining at the window all night. Other than that, it's a great hotel. Plus they offer complimentary breakfast as well as give students a discounted rate for staying with them!
A little about the interview:
Really laid back and was only 30 minutes. Nice interviewers/faculty, plus they tell you to relax before the interview.
Goodluck to all those who have an interview coming up! You will definitely fall in love with the school. =)
Where there people other than you in the interview? Or was it just you and the faculty?
Strange, I don't see the admissions tab anymore in the LECOM portal. Should I infer anything from this? I haven't gotten an email saying that I have been rejected and my supplemental application went in a long time ago.
Maybe the site is undergoing maintenance?
Does anyone know the number interviewed vs accepted for LECOM?
Just got my invitation!! Nov. 14
I was informed that my supplemental has been processed so I think it takes a week to get the decision
I am a worried because of my kinda low GPA.... people who got invited today how are your DAT and GAPs (overall and science)?
I completed my supplemental and everything on 09/10/12. I still do not hear anything from them since then.
I have called them and they told me there are three possibilities:
1) Invitation to interview: email
2) rejection : mail
3) on hold: i think they told me by email... not sure if they will contact you to tell you if you are on hold... and on hold is maximum 90 days!
What are your stats? in-state or out of state?
I was informed that my supplemental has been processed so I think it takes a week to get the decision
I am a worried because of my kinda low GPA.... people who got invited today how are your DAT and GAPs (overall and science)?
I called 3-4 weeks ago, they said it may take the committee up to 4 weeks to review my app, :-( I guess I'm getting the rejection mail soon.
My stat is
sGPA 3.94 oGPA 3.82
DAT break down 21/23/24/17 (AA/TS/PAT/RC)
I'm OOS, but I'm only a junior in college, I'm taking the shortcut, but I have finished most of pre-req for dental school.
It's a group interview. There will be 5 other interviewees with you (6 of you guys total) and 2 faculty members.
Don't worry about it though, I thought the group interview thing would be awful but it really wasn't.