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This was the most official document I could find, it says:

For Class of 2013 the USMLE Step 1 exam passing rate was 77%.
For Class of 2012 of the USMLE Step 2 CK exam, the pass rate was 94%.
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Oo, that does seem to be the most dependable source we're going to find. Thank you for posting! Great to see that it's the majority for both.
 
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It's supposed to be the first time passing rate. The document is from the portal/website the school uses to communicate with the students ---->http://ecourses.sanjuanbautista.edu/, though I found it through google. I think it's fair to assume the %s are higher now. That was in 2011 when the whole accreditation thing happened and they have really improved the school since then.
 
OOS, I got an email from Jaymi. Good luck to everyone who is waiting for an answer, I know the wait is horrible.
 
Any OOS applicants who interviewed at SJB... Which hotel did you stay at and how did you get to the school?
 
Accepted! Found out through email. Jaymi said they won't hear about the LCME review until June...Kind of concerning.
 
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elpe1010 said:
Accepted! Found out through email. Jaymi said they won't hear about the LCME review until June...Kind of concerning.
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Congrats! What hotel did you stay at and how did you get to the school?
 
BestDoctorEver said:
Congrats! What hotel did you stay at and how did you get to the school?
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Thank you! I stayed at the only hotel in Caguas...can't remember the name of it though! Was very helpful that I had a rental car too.
 
elpe1010 said:
Thank you! I stayed at the only hotel in Caguas...can't remember the name of it though! Was very helpful that I had a rental car too.
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Thanks... Maybe it's the Sheraton... How far is the hotel from SJBSM?
 
BestDoctorEver said:
Thanks... Maybe it's the Sheraton... How far is the hotel from SJBSM?
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I'd say between 5 and 10 miles? The school was off the next exit going north towards San Juan (coming from the hotel). Really quick drive. When do you interview?
 
For you OOS-ers still going down for interviews -

If you applied to UCC and/or Ponce as well and haven't heard anything from them - it's worth it to give them a call and ask if they could maybe set something up while you're down. I had a SJB interview only, and I called UCC and Ponce when I touched down in San Juan and both were able to squeeze me in for interviews. Ironically, I got into both UCC and Ponce, but SJB never told me one way or the other. haha

Good luck!
 
BestDoctorEver said:
Thanks... Maybe it's the Sheraton... How far is the hotel from SJBSM?
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Not too far, like 5-8 minutes in car.
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Hey gang,
I just got an interview for early March (OOS) and I am super excited about it!

I was curious if anyone could detail how their typical interview day went? (IE 2pm - Arrival, etc... )

And to those of you already accepted, did you get offers/interviews from any other schools? I'm assuming that because I am interviewing late, I'll probably get last picking for OOS acceptances... if, well, I get one. :(
 
VitaminDD said:
Hey gang,
I just got an interview for early March (OOS) and I am super excited about it!

I was curious if anyone could detail how their typical interview day went? (IE 2pm - Arrival, etc... )

And to those of you already accepted, did you get offers/interviews from any other schools? I'm assuming that because I am interviewing late, I'll probably get last picking for OOS acceptances... if, well, I get one. :(
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Do you mind sharing your stats?
 
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ReeseC said:
For you OOS-ers still going down for interviews -

If you applied to UCC and/or Ponce as well and haven't heard anything from them - it's worth it to give them a call and ask if they could maybe set something up while you're down. I had a SJB interview only, and I called UCC and Ponce when I touched down in San Juan and both were able to squeeze me in for interviews. Ironically, I got into both UCC and Ponce, but SJB never told me one way or the other. haha

Good luck!
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Which school will you attend?
 
ReeseC said:
I'm an MS1 at PSM.
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So you never know whether you were accepted or not to SJBSM until now? By the way, change your status to 'medical student' instead of 'premedical'.
 
BestDoctorEver said:
So you never know whether you were accepted or not to SJBSM until now? By the way, change your status to 'medical student' instead of 'premedical'.
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They never told me whether I was accepted or not. They had issues with my bio credits, I sent everything they requested (e-mails from department heads, registrars, acceptances from other schools) and then they never got back. haha

I just want the OOS-ers to be aware that it's worthwhile to contact the other schools you applied to if one invites you for an interview and the others have had no contact.
 
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ReeseC said:
They never told me whether I was accepted or not. They had issues with my bio credits, I sent everything they requested (e-mails from department heads, registrars, acceptances from other schools) and then they never got back. haha

I just want the OOS-ers to be aware that it's worthwhile to contact the other schools you applied to if one invites you for an interview and the others have had no contact.
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Thanks... In have my interview next week... I will try to contact UCC to see if they can squeeze me in... Did not apply to the PSM though.
 
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BestDoctorEver said:
Do you mind sharing your stats?
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Sure:
GPA - 3.2, Post Bacc GPA - 3.8, Grad School GPA - 3.7
MCAT 27 (10-7-10)
MPH to be completed in May, Top 5 school.
Lots of Diverse Research.
Lots of Leadership Stuff.
Spent time as a caregiver as well.

Congrats on the interview!
 
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Adcom meetings are every friday and decisions are emailed every monday. No news = good news hehe
 
They are reviewing nov-dec candidates right now by order of highest mcats
 
Jaymi told me that they havent accepted very many people and only two rounds of acceptances have happened so far.
 
ACCEPTED!!! I got the Email today in the Morning from Jaimy. This is my second acceptance this cycle so I am feeling blessed. My stats are as follows for those who are interested:

OOS: Miami, FL (Born in Colombia, Raised in Portugal and Miami)
Undergrad sGPA: 3.31, non science GPA: 3.2
Graduate MPH GPA: 3.85, Graduate MBA GPA: 3.9
Graduaste Post-Bacc GPA: 3.7 at one of top medical schools in mainland US.
MCAT: 26+
Research: 2 years of health care policy and management research as well as publishing; did human genetics research in undergrad

I will probably withdraw my candidacy and hope one of you guys get it as I will attend a school in mainland. Good luck to all!
 
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COLOMBIAN_DOC! said:
ACCEPTED!!! I got the Email today in the Morning from Jaimy. This is my second acceptance this cycle so I am feeling blessed. My stats are as follows for those who are interested:

OOS: Miami, FL (Born in Colombia, Raised in Portugal and Miami)
Undergrad sGPA: 3.31, non science GPA: 3.2
Graduate MPH GPA: 3.85, Graduate MBA GPA: 3.9
Graduaste Post-Bacc GPA: 3.7 at one of top medical schools in mainland US.
MCAT: 26+
Research: 2 years of health care policy and management research as well as publishing; did human genetics research in undergrad

I will probably withdraw my candidacy and hope one of you guys get it as I will attend a school in mainland. Good luck to all!
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Congrats, when did you interview?
 
I guess they sent some acceptances today since yesterday was a holiday
 
Yea this week it would be tuesday since yesterday it was closed
 
dannygarced said:
Congrats, when did you interview?
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Hey applied last week of August, was verified in September and was the first group to interview on November 6. I say be patient, the waiting sucks but once you get that letter/email, it is all game over. I still can't believe that after 4 yrs, I am finally going to be a doctor. Keep strong guys
 
pigletgurl90 said:
I am definitely nervous about tomorrow!
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Me too, even though I interviewed late January, so I doubt I'll get an answer anytime soon. Jaymi told me I might get an answer in March if not April, just hope for the best. I'm so stressed about getting accepted here it's not even funny.
 
I interviewed november 6 and the wait has been absolutely horrible. I really want tomorrow to bring me good news. She told me february so I hope tomorrow is the day!
 
pigletgurl90 said:
I interviewed november 6 and the wait has been absolutely horrible. I really want tomorrow to bring me good news. She told me february so I hope tomorrow is the day!
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I just want to hear something back good or bad. If what Jaime said is true then we should hear back tomorrow since its the last monday of the February? I just want some closure lol
 
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