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2007-2008 Secondary Application Thread

Started by mshheaddoc
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TerraMedicX said:
YEA!! First rejection!! 🙁 Guess I'm not going to DMU. Oh well, life goes on.

I also got the e-mail from Nova about financial aid, I hope that means that they're gonna send me a secondary!

PCOM is off.


Nate.
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did you get rejected pre-secondary?
cause that would be odd...i remeber you had a great MCAT score...i don't even have mine yet and have low GPA but got and completed their secondary yesterday.
I am sorry to hear that 🙁
but head up...there is more awsome schools you are applying too 😀 :luck:
 
TerraMedicX said:
YEA!! First rejection!! 🙁 Guess I'm not going to DMU. Oh well, life goes on.

I also got the e-mail from Nova about financial aid, I hope that means that they're gonna send me a secondary!

PCOM is off.


Nate.
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Oh no 🙁 Sorry Terra. IF your ugpa or science gpa is under 2.75 I think they automatically send a pre-secondary rejection. You can call them and ask for a more definitive reason.
 
Terra, where do you work in CO? I myself was a medic for Northglenn. DMU didn't want me either -- I ended up at UNECOM (they seem to love us folks from CO for some reason).
 
Does anybody else feel like they applied to too many schools? At this point I feel this way. However if I would have applied to 6 or 7 and had no acceptances, I would forever kick myself while I would be thinking if I would have applied to 15+ then I would have had an acceptance.
 
dIvErDoC said:
Does anybody else feel like they applied to too many schools? At this point I feel this way. However if I would have applied to 6 or 7 and had no acceptances, I would forever kick myself while I would be thinking if I would have applied to 15+ then I would have had an acceptance.
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Yeah, I know I applied to waaaaay too many schools (37 :wow:).

I'm still waiting to take the MCAT so that's why I applied "broadly". Well, I guess we sure won't be bored with all these secondaries to fill out!

Good luck:luck:
 
I have received secondary applications from most of the schools that I applied to. How soon should I get these secondaries sent back in? Thanks!
 
DocNurse said:
I have received secondary applications from most of the schools that I applied to. How soon should I get these secondaries sent back in? Thanks!
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Schools operate on a rolling admissions basis. The sooner you are complete at the schools, the sooner your file will get reviewed for an interview. Therefore, strive to send your secondaries in as soon as reasonably possible and definitely within the timeframe that is specified in the instructions, should there be any such specification.
 
i was looking at secondary essays and a few schools ask about experiences related to underserved areas. I havent quite done any volunteer work in this sort of setting. So for the essay should I just say I have not explored this area, but am open to it?
 
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dr.kicia said:
yes...their web says straight and clear you can fill out secondary right after your AACOMAS...same goes for LMU-DCOM
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Hmm...I didn't look at their website that closely I guess.

What's up with these letter of recommendation instructions? Do they expect us to go back and get new letters? I think I'm just going to send in the letters I already have and if they don't like them, they can bite me. What's everyone else doing?
 
DrVanNostran said:
Oh no 🙁 Sorry Terra. IF your ugpa or science gpa is under 2.75 I think they automatically send a pre-secondary rejection. You can call them and ask for a more definitive reason.
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Yea, I got rejected pre-secondary, and I'm sure it was my GPAs that did it to me. My science GPA came out kinda low so...like I said, oh well.

ShyRem, I work for Thompson Valley in Loveland, although I used to work for Northglenn a few years back.

Nate.
 
What schools have people received secondaries from? I already got DMU's and MSU's, but I haven't heard anything from AZCOM, CCOM, KCUMB, or Nova. Actually, Nova sent me an email about financial aid, but nothing else. Has anybody heard from these schools?
 
I know that transcripts are sent for the primary application but do we need to send transcripts for the secondaries to each school? Thank you!🙂
 
doinmybest5840 said:
What schools have people received secondaries from? I already got DMU's and MSU's, but I haven't heard anything from AZCOM, CCOM, KCUMB, or Nova. Actually, Nova sent me an email about financial aid, but nothing else. Has anybody heard from these schools?
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Didnt apply to MSU, but I got the NOVA email thing, and DMUs, UNECOM, VCOM (invite, secondary not available yet)
 
For DMU, is anyone saying anything for:

Comments or additional information (optional)

This comment section may list additional information or an explanation about a certain section in this application. This comment section is not intended for a personal statement; we use the personal statement that was submitted with your AACOMAS application.
 
DrVanNostran said:
For DMU, is anyone saying anything for:

Comments or additional information (optional)

This comment section may list additional information or an explanation about a certain section in this application. This comment section is not intended for a personal statement; we use the personal statement that was submitted with your AACOMAS application.
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i didn't write anything there...i think i elaborated on everything in my AACOMAS enough...if they want more invite me for interview LOL
 
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I also did not write anything. I assumed it was more for explaining past convictions or things like that.
 
t-funk said:
I also did not write anything. I assumed it was more for explaining past convictions or things like that.
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Ditto. The DMU secondary was pleasant to fill out. It took me about 7 mins. LOL, I wish they all were like that.
 
dIvErDoC said:
Ditto. The DMU secondary was pleasant to fill out. It took me about 7 mins. LOL, I wish they all were like that.
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yeah...tell me about it...i would love that very much...writing essays makes me want to shoot myself😱
i am still to write LECOM 2nd essay...for now i am just done with DCOM's.
i can see now why people don't ever want to go thru this process again:laugh:
 
TerraMedicX said:
Yea, I got rejected pre-secondary, and I'm sure it was my GPAs that did it to me. My science GPA came out kinda low so...like I said, oh well.

ShyRem, I work for Thompson Valley in Loveland, although I used to work for Northglenn a few years back.

Nate.
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I got a presecondary rejection from DMU as well. It kinda made me laugh when I got it. I live in CO too. I'm in Boulder. We should have a colorado "lets do our secondaries together" party.
 
That link didn't work for me either. Click the link for LECOM that is in the first post in this thread. That one works.

Here's another question about the secondary. Should it have the same format as the PS from the primary ap, or should it be more to the point? Do I have to include an intro that tells somewhat of a story and draws the reader in? I'm having so much trouble with this.
 
pamolive said:
That link didn't work for me either. Click the link for LECOM that is in the first post in this thread. That one works.

Here's another question about the secondary. Should it have the same format as the PS from the primary ap, or should it be more to the point? Do I have to include an intro that tells somewhat of a story and draws the reader in? I'm having so much trouble with this.
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no...for the secondary just answer the question...i guess this is the moment when you should be more specific...but on the other side i guess it is good to try to not be too dry in the writing either...making it interesting is a good idea.
that is what i did for DCOM and now almost done doing for LECOM.
i think it should also not be any longer then PS...just be honest and concrete and i think that will always work the best:luck::luck:
 
Jpc984 said:
Thanks for responding guys... Another fun lecom question. Do you think it is a big deal not to use the cover sheet for the lor's. I am using interfolio and signed the confidential letter and what not.
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i just called them to ask about interfolio but was directed to the voice mail of admissions councelor...so i emailed them. I will post the responce as soon as they get back to me but i am sure they are ok with interfolio and then no need to cover sheet.
 
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pamolive said:
That link didn't work for me either. Click the link for LECOM that is in the first post in this thread. That one works.

Here's another question about the secondary. Should it have the same format as the PS from the primary ap, or should it be more to the point? Do I have to include an intro that tells somewhat of a story and draws the reader in? I'm having so much trouble with this.
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My link was broken too. Oh well, Will try the site.
 
Well, got the email this morning. My file is complete at DMU and they'll lemme know if im worthy of an interview or not within 30 days. 😳
 
I sent my secondary application to DMU but haven't taken the mcat yet. Will be taking it in July 24. Do you think they will even look at my application or wait till I have my mcat in?
 
azmo07 said:
I sent my secondary application to DMU but haven't taken the mcat yet. Will be taking it in July 24. Do you think they will even look at my application or wait till I have my mcat in?
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your file is not complete if they did not get your MCAT...so no they will not look at it.


jpc984 said:
Thanks for responding guys... Another fun lecom question. Do you think it is a big deal not to use the cover sheet for the lor's. I am using interfolio and signed the confidential letter and what not.
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and i got the responce from LECOM...they accept interfolio so you don't have to worry about the cover sheet.

and to all of you guys...when you have a question don't waste your time...email schools DIRECTLY...look it just took not even a hour for me to get a responce from admissions coordinator at LECOM, and at least i have a definite answer in writing and know what i am doing...just my 2 cents of advice🙂
best of luck to everyone:luck: i am back to my LECOM secondaries😎
 
I sent in my DMU app with everything but the LORs. They are going to wait for the LORs before looking at it. I assume they will wait for the MCAT scores.
 
dr.kicia said:
i didn't write anything there...i think i elaborated on everything in my AACOMAS enough...if they want more invite me for interview LOL
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t-funk said:
I also did not write anything. I assumed it was more for explaining past convictions or things like that.
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dIvErDoC said:
Ditto. The DMU secondary was pleasant to fill out. It took me about 7 mins. LOL, I wish they all were like that.
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Thanks! I ended giving them a top-ten list of things that I will do if they accept me 😛 JK, I will only do that after an interview 😉
 
For UMDNJ--are you using a seperate sheet for the essay? It seems like they only give about 2 paragraphs amount of room...

Thanks!
 
DrVanNostran said:
For UMDNJ--are you using a seperate sheet for the essay? It seems like they only give about 2 paragraphs amount of room...

Thanks!
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their secondary says to attach additional pages if needed...i would just write a page long essays on separate pages and attach them to the rest of papers...it will be more neat that way.
i guess using just common sense is the best...i always try to imagine i am an adcom and that i would be really frustrated with unorganized paperwork😀
 
I finished my primary AACOMAS application on June 25th. Should I be concerned that aacomas hasnt processed it yet?
 
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I have a problem. The only DO I know who can write me a rec is currently a resident. Is that a problem? Does the letter need to be from someone who is actually established in a practice?
 
dIvErDoC said:
Well, got the email this morning. My file is complete at DMU and they'll lemme know if im worthy of an interview or not within 30 days. 😳
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Awsomeness, you jumped all over that.👍 I 'm gonna do mine tomorrow when I have 50 bucks.:laugh:

I have to wait for two LORs though,arrgh. DMU is really high on my preference list. In my position, I need to get it in as early as possible. Did you send your LORs electronically or before today?

Good Luck diverdoc:luck:
 
I plan on sending my LORs to LECOM via interfolio as well. Does anyone know if those waivers are necessary if using interfolio. I did the whole confidentiality thing on the site, so I didn't see the letters.😕
 
Do you have to include MCAT scores from a previous test, or can you just put in 'going to take in July' in the MCAT section of the AACOM primary app?




Thanks!🙂
 
Halloweenie said:
Do you have to include MCAT scores from a previous test, or can you just put in 'going to take in July' in the MCAT section of the AACOM primary app?




Thanks!🙂
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You have to include all scores from previous MCAT tests. You can mark down that you plan on taking a future test on AACOMAS.

Good Luck:luck:
 
How long did it take for you to get the MSU Secondary? I didn't get it from MSU but received them from the other schools that I applied to.
 
mastamark said:
I plan on sending my LORs to LECOM via interfolio as well. Does anyone know if those waivers are necessary if using interfolio. I did the whole confidentiality thing on the site, so I didn't see the letters.😕
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from all i asked is seems like you need those forms only if you are doing your lors separetly. interfolio has the waivier form themselves...no need to do it twice😀
 
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