2006 LECOM Postbaccalaureate Acceptances

[DrA]

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I plan on applying during the program for the 2008 year. How bout you?

You mean for fall 2007? I have no idea what would be the best thing to do, since I dont want to waste another year after post bac. So I might have to also apply during the program....perhaps after the first semester. But would that be too late? I would like to apply now, but dunno if that will be any good.

 

[maishaldan]

Some recent questions PM’ed to me; sorry about the turnaround time. Quite busy these past few days…

1. I’m definitely planning to attend the post bac program, so, when do u think we should apply to med schools? after completion of the program or during? if during, what month should we apply for fall 2007? Wouldn’t it be too late? i hope this makes sense. thanks a lot.

2. Did anyone have a job in the class? How many people were in your class? What were the demographics of the class? What holiday breaks did y'all get? About what month/date did classes end? Was there a celebration? How often did people in the class form study groups?


1. When to apply: If you want to start med-school in Fall 07, I would apply like everyone else; as early as possible. Of course, your prospective schools won’t be able to see any grades from post-bacc until around January, it’ll be up to you to inform them of this and send them your grades as soon as you finish your first semester (early Jan). As I’m no admissions authority, whether that’s too late or not is useless for me to say. However, there were quite a few of my classmates who did get acceptances at other schools through this method.

2. Employment: A few of my classmates did have jobs; I’d say there’s enough time for one, but it could get tricky in the few days before exams.

Class: There were 60 students when we started the class; with wide ethnic diversity, with some students fresh from undergrad and others that were older career changers.

Holidays: Your usual college holidays from Sept-Apr: Thanksgiving, 2-week Christmas break, President’s Day, and Good Friday. No week spring break. For the 04-05 class we finished 1st sem Dec 20th, and finished 2nd sem Apr 20th as well (I think).

Was there a celebration? Stressed out pre-meds don’t celebrate after exams that affect their passionate career aspirations…they get straight CRUNKED-UP!!!

Study groups: We had a really close group, so study groups formed immediately; in addition, the school encouraged working together by giving us two group projects; one each semester. Study groups were effective for some, but not all. How often you’ll want to meet is up to you.


-Bert

 

[drjds]

You mean for fall 2007? I have no idea what would be the best thing to do, since I dont want to waste another year after post bac. So I might have to also apply during the program....perhaps after the first semester. But would that be too late? I would like to apply now, but dunno if that will be any good.

No, I meant Fall 2008...b/c I have to repeat the MCAT (and I don't think I will be taking it this August). And plus, I want my application to be turned in around the time they first start taking application (June or July 2007). What I mean is that I will start working on getting my application together during the program and turn it in during the summer.

 

[DrA]

No, I meant Fall 2008...b/c I have to repeat the MCAT (and I don't think I will be taking it this August). And plus, I want my application to be turned in around the time they first start taking application (June or July 2007). What I mean is that I will start working on getting my application together during the program and turn it in during the summer.

I see.

 

[DrA]

-Bert

Thanks for answering questions.

 

[kikigirl]

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[DrA]

Hi everyone! I've been accepted into the 2006 LECOM post bac as well. I will be moving to Erie from Florida sometime in August. Where is everyone else moving from? I can't wait to meet everyone! 🙂

Im moving from MI, as you can see. Im glad more people from the program are showing up on this thread. Welcome. 🙂

 

[drjds]

Louisiana

 

[drjds]

I am assuming, since we accepted the offer to attend LECOM in the Fall, that we will eventually get some more paperwork (e.g. class schedule, school calendar, orientation info) other than housisng info. Do anybody know anything about this? Let me know if you receive any new info in the mail.

 

[kikigirl]

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[kikigirl]

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[DrA]

I havent recieved anything either, but I think a previous student said that we should be expecting information in late-june or july. Classes start in sept, so I wouldnt expect them to send anything anytime soon.

On a different note, what is everyone doing this summer?

 

[kikigirl]

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[DrA]

Hi Dr.A! I'm continuing to work this summer until I move to Erie. I'm currently working as a supervisor for an HIV/AIDS case management agency. I'm taking a much needed vacation next week to visit my family in Oklahoma. Are you doing anything fun this summer? Also, have you decided on where you are going to live in Erie?

Hi Kikigirl,
What you are doing seems pretty cool. As for me, Im just enjoying the time off and relaxing since I havent had any time off since I started undergrad. But im thinking of doing more volunteering work and shadowing since I enjoy that so much. There is actually a hospital near my house where alot of lecom students are doing their residencies, and I got to meet one of them. He said that lecom is wonderful, and provides excellent education. So, I was glad to hear that. 😀
Im not sure where im going to live yet. I dont know if I will be moving alone, or with my family. Its more likely that I will be moving alone, and will need a roommate, but still not sure. How about you, have you found a place yet?

 

[drjds]

Hi Dr.A! I'm continuing to work this summer until I move to Erie. I'm currently working as a supervisor for an HIV/AIDS case management agency. I'm taking a much needed vacation next week to visit my family in Oklahoma. Are you doing anything fun this summer? Also, have you decided on where you are going to live in Erie?

Great experience!

 

[kikigirl]

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[kikigirl]

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[DrA]

No, I haven't found a place yet. I've actually never been to Erie and am just trying to do research on my own to find a safe and affordable place to rent. I've been toying around the idea of a roommate, but i'm not sure about it yet. I like the idea of rooming with someone that is responsible and goal oriented like me, but fear having a roommate that just wants to party all the time. I feel like this year will either make or break me, and I have to stay focused without any distractions. If I can find a roommate with those same qualities, then great! But if I can't, then I'll be all by my lonesome (along with my tuxedo cat) 😛 I noticed Dr A that you have a cat as your icon. Does this mean you like cats?

I feel the same way, this year will be like a second chance. But I thought I might lose my sanity if im all alone, and also thought it would be nice to room with someone in the same program. I dont party, so you might consider me as a roommate. 😉 Yes, I love cats, I have a white persian cat, although he wont be joining me to Erie since my sister wants to keep him.🙁
I still havent started looking for a place, but when I visited I saw many apartment complexes within minutes to the school and are really nice, although Im worried theyre all taken by now. But Erie seems very safe, and certainly affordable. Are you planning to go for a visit?

 

[drjds]

No, I haven't found a place yet. I've actually never been to Erie and am just trying to do research on my own to find a safe and affordable place to rent. I've been toying around the idea of a roommate, but i'm not sure about it yet. I like the idea of rooming with someone that is responsible and goal oriented like me, but fear having a roommate that just wants to party all the time. I feel like this year will either make or break me, and I have to stay focused without any distractions. If I can find a roommate with those same qualities, then great! But if I can't, then I'll be all by my lonesome (along with my tuxedo cat) 😛 I noticed Dr A that you have a cat as your icon. Does this mean you like cats?

I feel the same way...except for the cat thing.

 

[DrA]

I feel the same way...except for the cat thing.

 

[kikigirl]

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[DrA]

I would like to go for a visit and I am trying to make it happen (my work schedule and finances are barriers), but I'm not sure if it will be possible. And in reference to having a roommate, I would definitely consider rooming with you. You sound like someone who is serious about school and I agree with you that it would be nice to room with someone in the same program. PM me if you would like to discuss this further. 🙂

On another note, what is everyone doing about health insurance? Does anyone know if the school provides a student policy and if so, what the cost is? I'm trying to budget now and not at the last minute, but it's difficult to do when I don't know my award amount nor all my expenses. 😱

I have no idea. Perhaps you can call/email the school and hope that they reply.

 

[DrA]

Did anyone recieve anything from financial aid or anything else yet?

 

[kikigirl]

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[DrA]

Hi Dr. A! Hope you are doing well! I haven't received anything from financial aid, but expect to soon. I went to the lecom website and logged in under the "online financial aid" link. It told me that my application is in process and that I should receive an email notice after 6-30-06 directing me on how to accept my award amount. So I will be keeping an eye out for that. Have you tried logging onto that site yet?

Hi kikigirl. I'm doing fine, how is your summer?
I haven't tried that link...I never received an "award notification e-mail" with the link. The information packet says to expect the email after July first, but since you got yours, I will give them a call. Thanks for letting me know. 👍

 

[drjds]

Hi Dr. A! Hope you are doing well! I haven't received anything from financial aid, but expect to soon. I went to the lecom website and logged in under the "online financial aid" link. It told me that my application is in process and that I should receive an email notice after 6-30-06 directing me on how to accept my award amount. So I will be keeping an eye out for that. Have you tried logging onto that site yet?

I will try to look at this link...all this waiting makes me anxious. Have y'all decided on apartments, yet?

 

[DrA]

I will try to look at this link...all this waiting makes me anxious. Have y'all decided on apartments, yet?

No not yet.
So drjds, have you decided between PCOM and LECOM?

 

[drjds]

No not yet.
So drjds, have you decided between PCOM and LECOM?

Sadly, no...I am so undecided 😕 ...I know you don't have to make this decision, but what do you think. GA-PCOM or LECOM? and why? What do you like about LECOM?

 

[DrA]

Sadly, no...I am so undecided 😕 ...I know you don't have to make this decision, but what do you think. GA-PCOM or LECOM? and why? What do you like about LECOM?

Ok…I’m probably slightly biased towards LECOM but this is just what I think.
I’ve never been to PCOM but when I went to LECOM I really loved it more than I expected. Contrary to what other people say on this forum, the students and staff are very friendly and seem willing to help. I like that it is small, that way you can be familiar with almost all of the students and staff. The building is nice and labs are up to date. I was also very pleased to find that Erie is very affordable and apartments are really cheap (compared to where I live at least), and its also small and very quiet which is good when you have to study. Also, LECOM’s out of state tuition is lowest of all the DO schools. One thing about LECOM’s program compared to PCOM is that they enroll less students which means more people get accepted into LECOM’s medical school the following year. I personally spoke with the director of the program, and he told me that almost everyone gets in given you do well. One thing attractive about PCOM’s program is that you can do an additional year to get a masters degree. But when I think of it, I’m not interested in a masters, I just want to get into medical school. The weather in GA is much better than in Erie in the winter, but I don’t really mind it since I’m used to lots of snow and I love cold weather. I also read on sdn that in PCOM’s program, you don’t get to do dissections in anatomy, but you do get exposed to that at LECOM. I read posts by current students saying that LECOM has a pretty high COMLEX passing rate, but didn’t hear anything about PCOM. I have a friend who graduated from LECOM and doing his residency in MI now; he told me that LECOM is a great school and provides excellent education, and I felt that he was sincere. But when it comes down to it, I’m just really comfortable with LECOM. Overall, I think their program will give you what you want out of it and take you where you want to be. I’ve done my research about PCOM’s program, but I can’t say that I know everything good and bad about it. I think the programs are very comparable, but see what’s most important to you (Location? Weather? Tuition?), and make your decision. Hope this helps.

 

[drjds]

Ok…I’m probably slightly biased towards LECOM but this is just what I think.
I’ve never been to PCOM but when I went to LECOM I really loved it more than I expected. Contrary to what other people say on this forum, the students and staff are very friendly and seem willing to help. I like that it is small, that way you can be familiar with almost all of the students and staff. The building is nice and labs are up to date. I was also very pleased to find that Erie is very affordable and apartments are really cheap (compared to where I live at least), and its also small and very quiet which is good when you have to study. Also, LECOM’s out of state tuition is lowest of all the DO schools. One thing about LECOM’s program compared to PCOM is that they enroll less students which means more people get accepted into LECOM’s medical school the following year. I personally spoke with the director of the program, and he told me that almost everyone gets in given you do well. One thing attractive about PCOM’s program is that you can do an additional year to get a masters degree. But when I think of it, I’m not interested in a masters, I just want to get into medical school. The weather in GA is much better than in Erie in the winter, but I don’t really mind it since I’m used to lots of snow and I love cold weather. I also read on sdn that in PCOM’s program, you don’t get to do dissections in anatomy, but you do get exposed to that at LECOM. I read posts by current students saying that LECOM has a pretty high COMLEX passing rate, but didn’t hear anything about PCOM. I have a friend who graduated from LECOM and doing his residency in MI now; he told me that LECOM is a great school and provides excellent education, and I felt that he was sincere. But when it comes down to it, I’m just really comfortable with LECOM. Overall, I think their program will give you what you want out of it and take you where you want to be. I’ve done my research about PCOM’s program, but I can’t say that I know everything good and bad about it. I think the programs are very comparable, but see what’s most important to you (Location? Weather? Tuition?), and make your decision. Hope this helps.

Thank you. Although, weather is not the most important thing to me...this is still making a big difference when I think about the decision. However, I am trying to not let this be a deciding factor, especially since I stayed in Pittsburgh last year. If you get any more info on either school that may help guide my decision, please let me know. Thanks again!

 

[jdefranc938]

I'm accepted into the LECOM postbac program for this upcoming fall (2006). Anyone looking for a room-mate? AOL= jdefranc938 E-mail: [email protected]

 

[LkyCarms]

Hello everyone. I just got my acceptance letter today! I am extremely excited 🙂 . Is anyone from Florida here? Can anyone tell me what the next steps are once you receive the acceptance letters? Also anyone know where most students live? I want to visit in the next couple of weeks. Please send any info. I appreciate it .
Thx !!!

 

[kikigirl]

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[kikigirl]

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[LkyCarms]

Welcome jdefranc938! Congrats on your acceptance!

Thanks I am looking forward to the program. Ive been looking at about a zillion sites for dress code, health insurance, book lists. I have this urge to know....(i think it has to do with being premed,lol). Anyways i saw last years booklist got some insight on that and saw an old thread about the dress code...Professional! Thats a little disturbing for me since i am used to 80 degree weather...anyone know how to dress for the cold with some good pointers? also saw some goodwebpages on apartments hoping to go visit soon and get an apartment about 3-4 miles from school. Anyone taking a car or know about transportation? 😀

 

[DrA]

Thanks I am looking forward to the program. Ive been looking at about a zillion sites for dress code, health insurance, book lists. I have this urge to know....(i think it has to do with being premed,lol). Anyways i saw last years booklist got some insight on that and saw an old thread about the dress code...Professional! Thats a little disturbing for me since i am used to 80 degree weather...anyone know how to dress for the cold with some good pointers? also saw some goodwebpages on apartments hoping to go visit soon and get an apartment about 3-4 miles from school. Anyone taking a car or know about transportation? 😀

Invest in some good boots to be able to walk in the snow without getting snow in your shoes. Gloves are a must if you have to remove the snow on your car every morning, or else your hands will freeze by the time you are done. A scarf and a hat to cover your ears would be good too. Welcome to below zero weather. 😀

 

[LkyCarms]

Where can I get all this stuff? any good webpages? All we have in Miami are Burlington Coat Factory which i Hear arent that great compared to stores up north. DrA do you have any info on apartments yet?

 

[kikigirl]

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[LkyCarms]

What did you find out about health insurance? I was wondering about that too.

I only saw on a really old thread to call the school would be the best option. Nothing else really. I would think they offer some type of student insurance because it would not make sense that they dont expecting someone to already have insurance,just like in undergrad if you dont have the school offers but just my guess ( what undergrad did you go to ? In FLA?) 🙂

 

[DrA]

Where can I get all this stuff? any good webpages? All we have in Miami are Burlington Coat Factory which i Hear arent that great compared to stores up north. DrA do you have any info on apartments yet?

I guess you could wait to get up here to get your winter clothing. You should have no problem finding what you're looking for.
As for housing, the packet they sent is pretty useful. Also, if you've been getting emails from other post bac students, one person sent out an email with lots of useful info about apartments. She went to Erie to take a look at places and gave her opinion on each one. If you'd like me to forward you the info, PM your email address.

 

[Dr 14220]

so it is possible to get accepted into lecom post-bac with less than a 20 MCAT score?

 

[LkyCarms]

so it is possible to get accepted into lecom post-bac with less than a 20 MCAT score?

Yes. Im sure they accept based on a combination of things. 🙂 Good luck! Apply early and make sure you meet all other criteria.

 

[DrA]

so it is possible to get accepted into lecom post-bac with less than a 20 MCAT score?

I think it would be possible, given you have the required GPA. However, they may ask you to retake the MCAT before you are guaranteed an interview. Apply as soon as possible.

 

[kikigirl]

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[DrA]

Hi everyone,

I just recieved the orientation schedule in the mail. Our first day is Sept. 5th 😀
Seems like classes will be 5:00 to 8:00pm.

 

[drjds]

Hi everyone,

I just recieved the orientation schedule in the mail. Our first day is Sept. 5th 😀
Seems like classes will be 5:00 to 8:00pm.

Well, maybe my info will come tomorrow. What forms of fin.aid are you using? Have sent in your fin.aid paperwork?

 

[LkyCarms]

I have good health insurance right now through my job, but I know there is no way I can afford the premium payments for Cobra. Maybe I'll give the school a call (before I get my wisdom teeth taken out next week) and see what they say. As for undergrad, I actually went to a private university in Oklahoma, which is where I'm from. I've only been living in Florida for 4 years. Are you interested in applying to the LECOM school in Bradenton?

Yes I am interested in applying to LECOM-B. I already have visited that campus with a friend of mine that got accepted there. He said he really liked the people he met and the town is far enuf away from home so that there are no distractions. They also only offer PBL so hopefully I will be good at that during the post bac, that will be a determining factor whether or not I apply there.

 

[LkyCarms]

Hi everyone,

I just recieved the orientation schedule in the mail. Our first day is Sept. 5th 😀
Seems like classes will be 5:00 to 8:00pm.

So will orientation be the first day of class? How long after you sent your Yes letter?
Hey does anyone have AIM? We can try and setup a chat to talk about orientation?

 

[Bigg]

If you want information about the LECOM post bac program, you should email the program coordinator at postbac AT lecom DOT edu. He can give you info on stuff like the class schedule, application to the DO school, etc.

 

[DrA]

Well, maybe my info will come tomorrow. What forms of fin.aid are you using? Have sent in your fin.aid paperwork?

Im not sure what you mean by "forms of financial aid." So far, I filled out the fafsa. Im still waiting for that to be processed (since I just sent in my tax return) before I will recieve anything from LECOM. What other paperwork is there?