***2007-2008 Application Season*** Post all application questions here! Part I

[Tanner82]

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I have a quick question.

I'm retaking the MCAT in June and I don't want schools to just see my first MCAT (it was really bad). Should I just wait to submit my application until my new scores come in? Do adcom’s really wait for new MCAT scores to come in before evaluating your application?

Thanks and good luck everyone!!! 😀

Yeah I would wait b\c you don't want them to reject you pre-secondary (which is rare but idk how bad "really bad" is, lol).

 

[Doc Henry]

I'm super excited to get started too. Of course I would be way more excited if I had already taken my MCAT.

I was fortunate to shadow a DO full time over spring break and it was an amazing experience so I should get a great letter from him!!! 🙂

I'm bummed that we can't start our Apps until June though, I wish I could be doing my DO and MD apps at the same time. Oh well

Good luck everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[HemaOncoDoc]

I have a quick question.

I'm retaking the MCAT in June and I don't want schools to just see my first MCAT (it was really bad). Should I just wait to submit my application until my new scores come in? Do adcom’s really wait for new MCAT scores to come in before evaluating your application?

Thanks and good luck everyone!!! 😀

Submit it. You can indicate on your AACOMAS that you're taking the MCAT again. Schools will put your application on hold until they receive your second set of scores.

 

[CJY85]

Hey I was wonderin if someone could help me review all the contents of a full application package: Lets see if I'm doing this right:
1. Transripts Sent to AACOM
2. Fill out AACOMAS form
3. Take MCATs and request AAMC to send scores to AACOM
4. Letters of Recommendation from:
a.) A D.O
b.) Pre-Med Comittee Composite Letter which includes three professors letters.
5. Personal Statement (which is submitted in the AACOMAS application?)
6. Resume' - (though I'm really not sure where this would be included, is it a written copy that is then mailed? or is there a separate designated space for it on the AACOMAS application?

Am I forgetting anything or is that all that can be done in hopes of receiving secondaries?

 

[HemaOncoDoc]

Hey I was wonderin if someone could help me review all the contents of a full application package: Lets see if I'm doing this right:
1. Transripts Sent to AACOM
2. Fill out AACOMAS form
3. Take MCATs and request AAMC to send scores to AACOM
4. Letters of Recommendation from:
a.) A D.O
b.) Pre-Med Comittee Composite Letter which includes three professors letters.
5. Personal Statement (which is submitted in the AACOMAS application?)
6. Resume' - (though I'm really not sure where this would be included, is it a written copy that is then mailed? or is there a separate designated space for it on the AACOMAS application?

Am I forgetting anything or is that all that can be done in hopes of receiving secondaries?

Looks pretty complete. Pay attention to the requirements for EACH school.

#3) Hopefully you'll only have to take the MCAT once.

#4) MSUCOM does not accept a pre-med committee composite letter. They have their own recommendation form, so be sure your letter writers will still be available.

During my process, I had a few schools that were unconventional.

UMDNJ-SOM - The secondary application was available online and I was able to print it out, complete it, and send it before UMDNJ sent me the snail mail to complete it. It speeded up the process.

MSUCOM - They have their own LOR forms. Be sure to keep in contact with your LOR writers.

Western/COMP - Sent an interview invite along with the secondary application and was asked to complete it prior to the interview. (only a limited group was asked to do so)

NYCOM - They have been notorious for starting their application process a little later than others. They interview instate before out of state students. They also send the secondary application only if you're invited to interview. You will bring the secondary application to the interview.

PS - You can get the essay prompts from the previous year. It's a good idea to review them and write some drafts for essays. The why DO? or why medicine? resurface sometimes. Make sure you address those questions in a way that is different from what you wrote in your AACOMAS personal statement. Also, keep active after you submit your AACOMAS. Continue volunteering, shadowing, finishing up coursework. It doesn't end after the AACOMAS. You may even think about constructing a Letter of Interest. There is a big debate on whether the LOI makes a difference.

 

[DrVanNostran]

HOD-out of curiosity, did you ever pay the deposit to COMP while waiting on other schools acceptances? Seems like COMP lets you know reaaally early.

 

[CJY85]

Looks pretty complete. Pay attention to the requirements for EACH school.

#3) Hopefully you'll only have to take the MCAT once.

#4) MSUCOM does not accept a pre-med committee composite letter. They have their own recommendation form, so be sure your letter writers will still be available.

During my process, I had a few schools that were unconventional.

UMDNJ-SOM - The secondary application was available online and I was able to print it out, complete it, and send it before UMDNJ sent me the snail mail to complete it. It speeded up the process.

MSUCOM - They have their own LOR forms. Be sure to keep in contact with your LOR writers.

Western/COMP - Sent an interview invite along with the secondary application and was asked to complete it prior to the interview. (only a limited group was asked to do so)

NYCOM - They have been notorious for starting their application process a little later than others. They interview instate before out of state students. They also send the secondary application only if you're invited to interview. You will bring the secondary application to the interview.

PS - You can get the essay prompts from the previous year. It's a good idea to review them and write some drafts for essays. The why DO? or why medicine? resurface sometimes. Make sure you address those questions in a way that is different from what you wrote in your AACOMAS personal statement. Also, keep active after you submit your AACOMAS. Continue volunteering, shadowing, finishing up coursework. It doesn't end after the AACOMAS. You may even think about constructing a Letter of Interest. There is a big debate on whether the LOI makes a difference.

Do me a favor and expand more on this Letter of Interest debate, and wut exactly the difference would be btw a PS and a LOI...

 

[HemaOncoDoc]

HOD-out of curiosity, did you ever pay the deposit to COMP while waiting on other schools acceptances? Seems like COMP lets you know reaaally early.

Hey DrVN, The short answer is no.

Here is the longer explanation. COMP was my first interview in early September (you've probably already perused my mdapps), but I was very early with my AACOMAS.* I suppose they found my application favorable and extended an interview invite followed by the secondary application.

Most schools do not require a deposit before December 15th, COMP included.** After careful consideration of the other schools that I had gotten into, I decided not to hold a spot at COMP. Don't get me wrong COMP has a great program, but the proximity from home and the area didn't thrill me.

*Note, I ran into problems since they miscalculated my semester hours! You should have a sense of your own hours, even if it's just a guess. They undercut me 20 hours. That's why my application was later than it was supposed to be.

** Touro and WVSOM(?) seems to require a big deposit relatively close to your acceptance date.

 

[HemaOncoDoc]

Do me a favor and expand more on this Letter of Interest debate, and wut exactly the difference would be btw a PS and a LOI...

A personal statement is what is included in your AACOMAS/AMCAS. A Letter of Interest (LOI) aka update letter, is an additional letter sent out after 1) your primary application or 2) your secondary application, to update the school about grades, noteworthy activities, and what not. In most cases, this works for individuals who have not heard from a school in several months. At the very least, it serves as a means for the office to open your application again.

A Letter of Intent is along the lines of a Letter of Interest except that it is usually written after an interview. This well-written and concise letter basically tells the school that they can't do without you being admitted. This letter is by no means binding. Enough about that, here's the debate:

The debate lies whether sending LOIs do anything at all. Do the adcoms really read them or is it just another piece of paper in your file? Does it hold any weight? That is the debate. Some applicants swear by it, while others say it's a waste of time. IMHO, it depends on the school. I believe it can't hurt, as long as you're clear and concise and actually have something worthwhile to say. Put effort into it and don't make it sound generic.

 

[CJY85]

Thanks. Points are well taken

 

[DiverDoc]

For my personal statement, I breifly touched on holistic approach and how my mentor used this in his practice. I breifly touched on a family member who is a physician and how they inspired me. However I dont think I am concrete in my statement of "WHY Medicine, or WHY DO. As I said, I touched on it a little bit, but I tried to avoid the cliches and just basically tell them a story about myself and how I got where I am today. Should I answer those questions more concretly?

 

[HemaOncoDoc]

For my personal statement, I breifly touched on holistic approach and how my mentor used this in his practice. I breifly touched on a family member who is a physician and how they inspired me. However I dont think I am concrete in my statement of "WHY Medicine, or WHY DO. As I said, I touched on it a little bit, but I tried to avoid the cliches and just basically tell them a story about myself and how I got where I am today. Should I answer those questions more concretly?

That's definitely up to you. At the very least, I would do as you have done, breach the topic. If I were an adcom, I would choose applicants who have a vested interest in the profession and has also demonstrated their exposure to clincial medicine. The personal statement is also the opportunity to portray who you are as a person. For me, it was difficult to paint the picture based on my scores and extracurriculars. I didn't want to gamble that my LORs covered the spectrum (personality, demeanor, etc). Therefore, I left it to my PS to round it out for me.

Of course this is only my opnion.

Many secondary applications have an essay prompt that bluntly asks "why medicine?," "why do?," or some other variation. If you address those questions thoroughly in your PS, make sure you take a different spin on it in your secondaries.

 

[CJY85]

That's definitely up to you. At the very least, I would do as you have done, breach the topic. If I were an adcom, I would choose applicants who have a vested interest in the profession and has also demonstrated their exposure to clincial medicine. The personal statement is also the opportunity to portray who you are as a person. For me, it was difficult to paint the picture based on my scores and extracurriculars. I didn't want to gamble that my LORs covered the spectrum (personality, demeanor, etc). Therefore, I left it to my PS to round it out for me.

Of course this is only my opnion.

Many secondary applications have an essay prompt that bluntly asks "why medicine?," "why do?," or some other variation. If you address those questions thoroughly in your PS, make sure you take a different spin on it in your secondaries.

I'm soooo confused on wut exactly to include in a PS. There is such a broad spectrum of opinions on wut the best contents would include. Does anyone actually know the assignment verbatum how its posted?

 

[HemaOncoDoc]

Personal Statement instructions:

Please enter a personal statement of 100 to 4500 characters on this page. You may use a text editor or word processor to write your statement but note that the character count may not exactly match the count if entered directly into the box.

Click the SAVE button to save the statement and return to the Application Checklist.

Not all colleges require the personal statement – however if you anticipate applying to any colleges that do require the personal statement, you are encouraged to complete it before submitting you application. Once an application is submitted to AACOMAS it is not possible to add a personal statement

Taking DrVN's previous post. This is the prompt. It's very vague. You can write anything you want under the sun. I've read some pretty creative ones also. There are threads on the boards that discuss PS themes/topics. You may want to check it out. As long as you convey a solid message while keeping clear and concise, you should be fine. You could always invest money into a medical school counselor who will read and critique your essays for a price.

A piece of advice though, have many people read your PS, not only your friends, family, and coworkers.

The one this year may be different, but I have a feeling it's the same instructions, only the character length will change.

 

[nlax30]

I'm soooo confused on wut exactly to include in a PS. There is such a broad spectrum of opinions on wut the best contents would include. Does anyone actually know the assignment verbatum how its posted?

It's very vague, there is no specific "instructions/prompt". Does your school have a pre-health advisor? I'd suggest go talk with them and/or look for a medical school admissions handbook that will go through the app process in more detail.

Some links:
http://prehealth.uchicago.edu/handbook/osteopathic.html
http://www.aacom.org/home-applicants/

 

[Tanner82]

It's very vague, there is no specific "instructions/prompt". Does your school have a pre-health advisor? I'd suggest go talk with them and/or look for a medical school admissions handbook that will go through the app process in more detail.

Some links:
http://prehealth.uchicago.edu/handbook/osteopathic.html
http://www.aacom.org/home-applicants/

Hey that uchicago link says that you can send in your transcripts to AACOMAS anytime after April 1st... is that true? As I have gone to multiple schools, could I start to send them into AACOMAS even though the 07-08 cycle isn't even open??? As everyone knows being early is key.

 

[Tanner82]

Q: When can transcripts be sent to AACOMAS and where should they be sent?

A: Transcripts can be sent prior to completing and submitting your application to AACOMAS. They will be kept on file until your application is submitted. Once you have submitted your application, you will be able to check on the status of transcripts online. Transcripts MUST be sent directly from the registrar's office of each institution that you have attended and sent to the following address...


So then... I guess I can send em in now?

 

[HemaOncoDoc]

Q: When can transcripts be sent to AACOMAS and where should they be sent?

A: Transcripts can be sent prior to completing and submitting your application to AACOMAS. They will be kept on file until your application is submitted. Once you have submitted your application, you will be able to check on the status of transcripts online. Transcripts MUST be sent directly from the registrar's office of each institution that you have attended and sent to the following address...


So then... I guess I can send em in now?

I suppose you can.

During the 06-07 application year, the AMCAS and AACOMAS was available in May, but the applicant was not allowed to submit the application until June. I took the time in May to fill out both applications and have my transcripts sent. Since last year's application is still active, I would advise against sending in your transcripts now. I do not think that the application services are ready for your transcripts.

(Unless this is how it goes every year).

 

[DrVanNostran]

Hey DrVN, The short answer is no.

Here is the longer explanation. COMP was my first interview in early September (you've probably already perused my mdapps), but I was very early with my AACOMAS.* I suppose they found my application favorable and extended an interview invite followed by the secondary application.

Most schools do not require a deposit before December 15th, COMP included.** After careful consideration of the other schools that I had gotten into, I decided not to hold a spot at COMP. Don't get me wrong COMP has a great program, but the proximity from home and the area didn't thrill me.

*Note, I ran into problems since they miscalculated my semester hours! You should have a sense of your own hours, even if it's just a guess. They undercut me 20 hours. That's why my application was later than it was supposed to be.

** Touro and WVSOM(?) seems to require a big deposit relatively close to your acceptance date.

Thanks for the heads up HOD. Touro seems to ask for money to quick, hence my apprehension in applying to all three =)

Does NSU have a dress code?

 

[HemaOncoDoc]

Thanks for the heads up HOD. Touro seems to ask for money to quick, hence my apprehension in applying to all three =)

Does NSU have a dress code?

Yes, NSU has a dress code. Either shirt, tie, and slacks, or scrubs. I plan on wearing scrubs every day unless I have something formal to attend or IGC preceportships.

NOTE FOR EVERYONE. The 07-08 AMCAS is accessible now and from several sources, the 07-08 AACOMAS will not be accessible until June.

 

[DrVanNostran]

Yes, NSU has a dress code. Either shirt, tie, and slacks, or scrubs. I plan on wearing scrubs every day unless I have something formal to attend or IGC preceportships.

NOTE FOR EVERYONE. The 07-08 AMCAS is accessible now and from several sources, the 07-08 AACOMAS will not be accessible until June.

Thanks for the info. I don't know if I could handle a dress code, I looove jeans and tshirts...do any other schools have dress codes?

Thanks for the update, I wish AACOMAS would open up soon, I really want to apply soon.

 

[HemaOncoDoc]

Thanks for the info. I don't know if I could handle a dress code, I looove jeans and tshirts...do any other schools have dress codes?

Thanks for the update, I wish AACOMAS would open up soon, I really want to apply soon.

LECOM-BR has a dress code and they're more strict about it. If there wasn't a dress code, I doubt that you'd be wearing jeans when it's in the 90s outside in Florida. 🙂

And what's wrong with scrubs everyday? You don't have to worry about picking out your clothes. Besides, if you had IGC, you would dress up anyways.

 

[DrVanNostran]

LECOM-BR has a dress code and they're more strict about it. If there wasn't a dress code, I doubt that you'd be wearing jeans when it's in the 90s outside in Florida. 🙂

And what's wrong with scrubs everyday? You don't have to worry about picking out your clothes. Besides, if you had IGC, you would dress up anyways.

You make a valid point, wearing scrubs everyday would be pretty nice. I think I would get confused with my pajamas (which are scrubs) and my daily clothes hehe.

But, everyone seems to like NSU, I am looking into applying there for sure.

 

[jp104]

Whatever happened to the NSU Class of 2011 Man-thong requirement? Did Toothless Rufus put the kibosh on that one?

 

[HemaOncoDoc]

Whatever happened to the NSU Class of 2011 Man-thong requirement? Did Toothless Rufus put the kibosh on that one?

You're in charge of enforcing that rule JP, along with the instate tuition requirement, you know, the jello wrestling.

 

[paramediclizard]

Wow that's short; I'd better start figuring how to cut my essay in half! 😕

Thanks for the info, ilovelucy. 🙂


Hey, how's everyone doing on letters of recommendation? I've got confirmation from everyone that they will write me one and have my fingers crossed about it. Unfortunately, I'm stressing like crazy!! 😱

What do you guys think about this:

• 3 professors: (1. physiology, 2. epidemiology, and 3. health care management) (unfortunately 2 of the 3 professors don't really know me that well, but I don't feel like I have any other professors to ask who have taught me)
• D.O. - I shadowed him for 8 hours, and hopefully within the next month, I will be shadowing him another shift or two.
• Chief of the EMS squad where I volunteer
• M.D. who led an emergency department research program I volunteered at for 1.5 years

That's 6 letters. How many letters did or are you guys going to send?

Correct me if I am wrong, but it is usually either a pre-health advisory committee letter OR 2 science professors, and 1 physician letter (preferably a DO). That's it...only three.

 

[spicedmanna]

That's 6 letters. How many letters did or are you guys going to send?

Well, you want to first meet the minimum requirements for LORs, which can vary per medical school. In general, it includes a premedical committee evaluation, if one is available, recommendations from one or two science faculty members, one or zero non-science faculty members (or one or zero non-academic reference), and a physician letter (preferably a DO, although many institutions will allow you to send a MD letter, too; some require it to be a DO letter, so check). You would do well to check each insitution's individual requirements via their website or by contacting them directly. Many schools will offer choices on how to fulfill their requirements. If you've been out of school and working, sometimes the school will allow you to substitute non-academic references for one or more of the required LORs. Again, check with the schools.

You also want to honor any maximum limit that the schools state. If they say don't send them more than X number letters, then don't. Most won't have explicit limits, however. In this case, it's quality over quantity. I sent seven letters as part of a standard premedical committee packet, which included a committee evaluation, four science faculty letters, one non-academic LOR from a former employer, and one LOR from a physician (MD). I had limited control over what got sent to the schools because of the way that my undergraduate institution organizes things; they just collect the references and send them all out as a packet. However, fortunately, this was acceptable to all the schools that I applied to.

Again, check with the schools in which you intend to apply, if you are in doubt about the requirements.

Good luck!

 

[GreenShirt]

I'm soooo confused on wut exactly to include in a PS. There is such a broad spectrum of opinions on wut the best contents would include. Does anyone actually know the assignment verbatum how its posted?

If you want to see some samples of PS's written by other students, I'd recommend getting "Barron's Essays that Will Get You into Medical School" (http://www.amazon.com/Essays-That-Medical-School-Barrons/dp/0764106112). It includes 40 essays from student who were accepted into med school. Most essentially write about their EC's and how that inspired them to go to med school.

There was an interesting one in there about a student's Senior Anthropology project. He had to catalog the bones of an ancient human. From the bones he learned about the human's sex, age, how she died, how she lived a tough life, etc. This experience gave him an appreciation for the amount of info that could be learned from the human body and made him interested in medicine so he could learn more about the body. It's a good example b/c it demonstrates that you don't have to write about every single thing you've done. Focusing on one poignant story is sufficient.

 

[GreenShirt]

Most school's ask for three letters and vary on whether they will accept more than that. However, since school's require different letters, you will have to actually collect 4-6 letters to cover all your bases.

 

[Tanner82]

Most school's ask for three letters and vary on whether they will accept more than that. However, since school's require different letters, you will have to actually collect 4-6 letters to cover all your bases.

damn i got 3 science teachers and a do... hope that will be sufficient

 

[HemaOncoDoc]

If you want to see some samples of PS's written by other students, I'd recommend getting "Barron's Essays that Will Get You into Medical School" (http://www.amazon.com/Essays-That-Medical-School-Barrons/dp/0764106112). It includes 40 essays from student who were accepted into med school. Most essentially write about their EC's and how that inspired them to go to med school.

There was an interesting one in there about a student's Senior Anthropology project. He had to catalog the bones of an ancient human. From the bones he learned about the human's sex, age, how she died, how she lived a tough life, etc. This experience gave him an appreciation for the amount of info that could be learned from the human body and made him interested in medicine so he could learn more about the body. It's a good example b/c it demonstrates that you don't have to write about every single thing you've done. Focusing on one poignant story is sufficient.

That anthropology course sounds like the one at my alma mater. The final exam is a bag of bones and you have to discern as much as you can about the bones, height, weight, lifestyle, etc.

 

[DrVanNostran]

I need some input on the Osteopathic schools I am applying to. As of now, I am applying to:
CCOM, DMU, TCOM, COMP, UMDNJ, PCOM, and NYCOM.

Schools that I am really considering:
KCUMB, Touro-MI, MSU (oos tuition is insane...), and UNECOM

 

[spicedmanna]

I need some input on the Osteopathic schools I am applying to. As of now, I am applying to:
CCOM, DMU, TCOM, COMP, UMDNJ, PCOM, and NYCOM.

Solid choices. I can't really say more than that, since COMP is the only school I interviewed from your list above. Seems to me it's very individual; your stats look like you could be good for any one of them, though.

Schools that I am really considering:
KCUMB, Touro-MI, MSU (oos tuition is insane...), and UNECOM

I only know about KCUMB in this particular list above. Of course, I recommend applying there. It was founded in 1916, making it one of the top five oldest osteopathic schools. I personally think it's a great school that turns out a lot of non-primary care specialists, and it has a first-rate basic science curriculum, a great match list, and a new high-tech clinical learning center complete with patient simulators and a very realistic environment. There is also a nice focus on palliative care and spirituality in medicine. It also offers an OMM fellowship that provides a stipend and reimburses your tuition for your fellowship year and an additional year. There is also a Path and a research (supposedly) fellowship. KC, MO looks like a good place to live and it has a very modest COL. Since I'm going to be attending there, I'm obviously biased. However, I'll be happy to answer any questions you have about KCUMB.

 

[Beau Geste]

Hey guys, I'm in for this cycle too!

I'm applying to CCOM, DMU, KCOM, & MSU.

Bummer that AACOMAS doesn't come out until June! I'm almost done with my AMCAS!

 

[gobluegirl]

I've been making a list of schools too. I still have yet to take the MCAT this month, so the list isn't final, but here are my choices so far:

In-state: MSUCOM, Wayne State, MSUCHM
Others: CCOM, DMU, KCUMB, UNECOM, TUCOM-NV, ATSU-Mesa

 

[DrVanNostran]

Hey guys, I'm in for this cycle too!

I'm applying to CCOM, DMU, KCOM, & MSU.

Bummer that AACOMAS doesn't come out until June! I'm almost done with my AMCAS!

Hey Megboo, nice list of schools!

I also had MSU on my list, but the oos tuition is what really worries me lol. That is a TON of debt

 

[DrVanNostran]

I've been making a list of schools too. I still have yet to take the MCAT this month, so the list isn't final, but here are my choices so far:

In-state: MSUCOM, Wayne State, MSUCHM
Others: CCOM, DMU, KCUMB, UNECOM, TUCOM-NV, ATSU-Mesa

Go get some rest and rock the test!!!

 

[ocwaveoc]

Q: When can transcripts be sent to AACOMAS and where should they be sent?

A: Transcripts can be sent prior to completing and submitting your application to AACOMAS. They will be kept on file until your application is submitted. Once you have submitted your application, you will be able to check on the status of transcripts online. Transcripts MUST be sent directly from the registrar's office of each institution that you have attended and sent to the following address...


So then... I guess I can send em in now?

AACOMAS isn't open until June 3rd. Which means they don't have the list of schools attended. So, how can we send in the transcripts? HemaOncoDoc said on 5/3/07 that AACOMAS 07-08 is available from a few sources. Is this an erroneous information?

 

[DrVanNostran]

Yes, NSU has a dress code. Either shirt, tie, and slacks, or scrubs. I plan on wearing scrubs every day unless I have something formal to attend or IGC preceportships.

NOTE FOR EVERYONE. The 07-08 AMCAS is accessible now and from several sources, the 07-08 AACOMAS will not be accessible until June.

AACOMAS isn't open until June 3rd. Which means they don't have the list of schools attended. So, how can we send in the transcripts? HemaOncoDoc said on 5/3/07 that AACOMAS 07-08 is available from a few sources. Is this an erroneous information?

Hema mention that the AMCAS is available now, not the AACOMAS.

Also, once you BEGIN your AACOMAS, which will be available on June 4th according to AACOM, you can list your schools then print out a transcript request form. 3 more weeks.

News:
> AACOMAS 2008 Application
Scheduled to open June 4, 2007

http://aacom.org/ Bottom of the page is the update.

 

[DrVanNostran]

^^ Just in case, you can call AACOMAS and ask if you can send in transcripts now to avoid any delays later.

 

[HemaOncoDoc]

Hema mention that the AMCAS is available now, not the AACOMAS.

Also, once you BEGIN your AACOMAS, which will be available on June 4th according to AACOM, you can list your schools then print out a transcript request form. 3 more weeks.

News:
> AACOMAS 2008 Application
Scheduled to open June 4, 2007

http://aacom.org/ Bottom of the page is the update.

Thanks for watching my back, DVN.

^^ Just in case, you can call AACOMAS and ask if you can send in transcripts now to avoid any delays later.

Most people will have a brief "love affair" with AACOMAS. I know I called them dozens of time, but that's because they miscalculated my GPA. As a note, everyone should have a ballpark figure as to what their GPA will be for the BCP(M) and AO, for both the AMCAS/AACOMAS.

 

[DrVanNostran]

Thanks for watching my back, DVN.



Most people will have a brief "love affair" with AACOMAS. I know I called them dozens of time, but that's because they miscalculated my GPA. As a note, everyone should have a ballpark figure as to what their GPA will be for the BCP(M) and AO, for both the AMCAS/AACOMAS.

Of course 😀

 

[prionsRbad]

Has anyone called about sending in transcripts to AACOMAS before June 4th?

Also, math really isn't counted in your science GPA for AACOMAS?! Damn, another drop in my GPA . . . 😡

 

[HemaOncoDoc]

Has anyone called about sending in transcripts to AACOMAS before June 4th?

Also, math really isn't counted in your science GPA for AACOMAS?! Damn, another drop in my GPA . . . 😡

Nope, it's BCP not BCPM on the AACOMAS. I had a drop in my sGPA as a result of it also.

 

[Flymm]

Is there a definitive list of which schools require a letter of recommendation from a D.O. and which do not. I shadowed a D.O. but she said she didn't have the time to write me a letter (.....). Lets just say she wasn't very nice, apparently she went to a school where they don't require a letter of recommendation from a D.O.

 

[DrVanNostran]

Is there a definitive list of which schools require a letter of recommendation from a D.O. and which do not. I shadowed a D.O. but she said she didn't have the time to write me a letter (.....). Lets just say she wasn't very nice, apparently she went to a school where they don't require a letter of recommendation from a D.O.

The AACOM website has a list of schools and requirements.

http://www.aacom.org/colleges/

 

[packitinstan]

Has anyone called about sending in transcripts to AACOMAS before June 4th?

Also, math really isn't counted in your science GPA for AACOMAS?! Damn, another drop in my GPA . . . 😡

From: "AACOMAS" <[email protected]>

Thank you for your email - you can have your schools start to send us
transcripts at the end of this month.

 

[DrVanNostran]

The fun begins Monday!!

 

[gobluegirl]

I'm ready for Monday! I have all my transcripts sent in already 🙂

 

[neurotik]

im definitely excited to start the application cycle, good luck everyone =)