aacomas

Hey guys. So I am new to this site and would appreciate some advice on adjusting my list of schools. Help with Schools: MCAT:507 (I took it twice and this is my second score; first score was a 502). GPA: 5.6 (Science should be ~5.57 but I am not 100% sure there) Work: Scribe in a community...

UPDATE: I got my answer by calling DMU-COM. I printed it below. Earlier today, I was filling in as many of the "easy bits" of the AACOMAS 2018 application as I could (aka coursework + Y/N questions), I noticed that under the school-specific button, some schools have, in addition to Prereqs tab...

Hello everyone, I am currently trying to complete the AACOMAS application and I am stuck on what to do for certain Course Codes. The video and instructions say to enter the course codes exactly as they appear but did not mention what to do if the course codes contain a dash, for instance...

.

Are there any DO schools that do not accept LORs from interfolio? I'm trying to decide whether to use interfolio so I'll have my letters for future use if necessary, or just directly submitting them through AACOMAS. Thoughts?

1. The majority of applicants use Interfolio to store letters. Is there a large disadvantage sending LOR requests through AACOMAS. I am only applying to DO schools. 2. Is the earliest we can send requests through AACOMAS on May 4th?

Hi, This is my first post so I hope I'm posting correctly. I want to gain acceptance to a DO school in the next 2-3 years. I'm a 21yo male currently attending UF. I am at the end of my junior year about to be a senior. I got my AA in high school and immediately started taking science...

Can I submit my transcripts to AACOMAS now? I currently have an ID Number as I created an application last cycle without submitting/applying to any schools. Does anyone know if I would be able to submit my transcripts to AACOMAS now in order to avoid delays later on if I already have an...

I last applied in the 2015-2016 cycle and kept my account active, although I didn't apply to any schools in the 2016-2017 cycle. My question is will the information still be carried over into the 2017-2018 cycle? I know things such as LOR don't carry over, but will my experiences, information...

Ok so idk if you guys have heard of aacomas changing its repeat course policy. If you haven't here is a link: http://www.aacom.org/become-a-doctor/applying/notice-of-repeat-coursework-policy-change I am super upset about this because I could have avoided it. I was suppose to apply during the...

.

As of May 1, 2017, AACOMAS will be calculating all grades into their standard GPA calculation for all applicants. This means that if you received an F or D in a course and retook it for a higher grade, AACOMAS will include all attempts in your GPA. In the past, they would only calculate the last...

Hello everyone! This is my first post on SDN and I will try and not give you my autobiography here.. So long story short, I have an undergrad degree in Biology and have a less than stellar GPA (2.9). My pre-med undergrad advisor was honestly just terrible and I ended up applying/taking the MCAT...

Good afternoon SDN! I am graduating this Spring semester and had a pretty clear cut plan for how I would be spending my gap year in order to make sure I was completely ready for medical school and the best applicant I could be. However, the AACOMAS policy change on grade replacement has forced...

Let the brainstorming session commence! Feel free to add to this! 1. SIU's MedPrep. A 2 year SMP program. GPA requirement of 2.2. Applications due 1/17/17 http://www.siumed.edu/medprep/home.html 2. California Post-Baccalaureate Consortium. (UCSF, UCLA, UC-Irvine, UC-Riverside, UC-Davis)...

Anyone know when applications open for the 2017-2018 cycle for AACOMAS??

Hi all, Here is what we know regarding the AACOMAS grade replacement policy. The AACOMAS has currently informed the community that beginning in the 2017-2018 application cycle, all previous grades will be counted within the calculated AACOMAS GPA and grade replacement will no longer be...

BS grade change

I know this may have been asked before, but I cant find this anywhere: Is the number of LORs specific needed different for each DO school? How many do I need? How many science LOR do I need and how many non-science LOR? Can I include a LOR from a previous employer (Assistant Director at my...

Hey guys, I'm sorry if this thread is in the wrong spot. Feel free to move it if possible. Basically, I got a C in honors intro sociology freshman year, (don't ask). I want to retake sociology for grade replacement, but my new undergraduate institution does not offer honors. Will Soc 101 replace...

I know AACOM classifies Computer Science/Programming as Math and Engineering as Science. However, all my computer science classes were taught in the engineering school and designated as Computer Science Engineering(CSE) with a large chunk of my coursework having both programming and computer...

hey everyone, I'm confused about what to put research under. I read a few threads and putting it under ECs makes no sense The AACOM website states under ECs: Enter participation in any sports teams and/or activities through a recognized club or organization at the college or university. I was...

I asked LORs through interfolio. I was wondering if my professors first need to submit the letter to Interfolio, then only I can submit their interfolio email to my AACOMAS/ AMCAS application? Or can I just submit their interfolio emails to AACOMS/ AMCAS application before interfolio actually...

Should I submit AACOMAS now with a 2.96 cGPA OR wait until I've finished 3 retakes in November and submit then with a 3.1 cGPA? I was planning to wait until I finished the classes but I've been busy with my job and keep pushing back the end dates. I worry that I'm too borderline of an applicant...

I submitted all my secondaries. Recently though I received an email saying me I don't have the requisite letters of recommendation (2 science professors) for a few schools. I had to contact old professors that I haven't talked to in over a year and finally one agreed to write a letter. This...

The Behavioral Neuroendocrinology class I took as a psych course

Hey guys, I took Biomedical Engineering at the University of Miami, and these are the specific courses that I took:https://umshare.miami.edu/web/wda/engineeringfiles/BME/courseseq/2012/BMEPREQ.pdf Out of these, I know for sure that all the pre-reqs will count, i.e. Chem I/II, Bio I/II, Physics...

Hi all, I have been fortunate enough this cycle to have a DO acceptance in hand. Needless to say I am elated, however, I'm having difficulty deciding if I should attend two of my other interviews. I have an acceptance at ACOM, and interviews at LUCOM and BCOM. IMHO, I think LUCOM is a pretty...

Retaking course

Hey SDN. This question may seem painfully obvious but I have not found a clear cut answer to this so I'm hoping for some insight. I have submitted 6 letters of recommendation through AACOMAS for my primary application. All were sent via Interfolio. I have also submitted my secondaries for...

Hello! A little about my application: science GPA: 3.55 overall GPA: 3.69 I have TONS of research/awards/grant funding/volunteer/rec letters (basically I am set on my extracurricular portion of my app) Leadership positions, multiple organizations and affiliations. MCAT: I take it next Friday...

Will any schools offer fee waivers for their supplemental fees if you did *not* receive the AACOMAS fee waiver? I did not apply early enough for the program to be accepted and decided to submit my application without it. I'm not worried about the initial fees but figured it's worth asking...

I submitted on 7/13 but am still waiting for one of my transcripts to arrive while I got an email saying my other transcript is there yet it isn't attached to my AACOMAS app yet. I'm hoping verification won't take too long but I'm worried I'm getting my app in a little late? I couldn't submit...

Title says it all. I have my first draft done but it definitely requires some work. Any free or inexpensive services I should take advantage of when review/rewriting? I graduated college a while ago and my writing seems a bit rusty. Also, its a lot tougher than i thought to put my whole life...

So 19 to sign up. AACOMAS: 4 per letter - (and only need to send each letter once from Interfolio TO aacomas, regardless of how many schools you are applying to??????) AMCAS: $6 for first letter...rest are free??? So assuming I have like 5 letters for each, I shouldn't have a total bill of...

Seems like there is a lot of confusion about it and it costs not a ton but a decent chunk of money? Is it worth it? It looked like AACOMAS also has the ability to send letters straight to them...? Thanks, very confused here so please help me! EDIT: Also applying to MD schools. Does...

I am currently working on the 2017 AMCAS, I am planning to apply to a bunch of MD schools, as is traditional. There is one specific DO school that I really like, and I am curious how much extra work it would be to apply there. I need a letter of reference from a DO, right? I don't have that...

Howdy all, I was thinking that we could make a thread with a list of schools who have their secondaries on their website, so that people who've applied to these schools dont just wait around for nothing. I'd hope that most of these schools would email applicants saying that their primary has...

My application was just verified and immediately I received a rejection from Touro saying I didn't meet the 3.0 requirement. I looked at my GPA calculations and AACOMAS messed up on the transcript entry (I paid for the service thinking that was the safer option) by not factoring out the courses...

Hi All, Quick question. I know that people with lower stats have higher chances of being accepted to newer schools, but how about older schools with newer campuses? For example, if I prioritized NY-COM's new Arkansas Campus over the Westbury Campus, would I have a better shot at acceptance...