I went into the interview knowing very little about the pathways. They explain each one pretty thoroughly during the interview so that you have a decent amount of information by the time you need to make a decision. I can't speak to the relative popularity of each. Spending time thinking in advance about how you learn best will help you make a good decision.
No. I was accepted to SH (pretty much Erie, I gather) then rejected pre interview from Bradenton.
What's the difference between alternate and wait list?
I don't know that's what I'm trying to figure out. But I feel like there is a difference
Mine changed on tuesday, waiting for the letter
I read the last year forum and some people received letters specifically saying "alternate", and others "waitlisted"
Probably closer to the end of March
Did you interview? Your alternate might be based on the interview more than stats if so. Because those stats are good for DO.
I did interview. I felt like my group interview was good, but I think I screwed up my one on one. (((
You had a one on one?? At what campus? No such thing at SH.
I'm interviewing next week at Erie, and I was wondering if you could talk a little bit more about your one-on-one interview? If you'd like, feel free to pm me about it. Thanks!
I don't think its a secret. After your group interview, you are offered a one on one, it is optional. You will have 8 minutes. They give you different situations, like why you, describe life obstacles you had to overcome in the past.... I had perfect responses, but at that point I was so tired mentally, I gave OK answers. I should have practiced my answers more.
Wait so you got your letter 3 days after your portal changed?
Yes, but I'm only 1.5 h away from this school. I'm still waiting on my letter from post bachelor application. My portal changed on the same day for both but I only received 1 letter.
Now I'm confused even more. What exactly are they looking for in an applicant? Maybe because you are such a strong applicant they think you wouldn't attend their program .
My stats were all higher. No letter from physician and I was accepted. It’s late in the game. Idk when they submitted their app but possibly late?
You have to tell us your secret lol!!!
Who knows. The game is so subjective! It’s quite silly, imo.
Yeah mine was similar time frame. It’s so subjective! Keep pushing! Anything else left this cycle? If you keep pushing, it will work out.
Best of luck to you! Don't give up.
Yeah it is but is highly encouraged
I don’t need think you should overthink it. Probably you are over qualified. I received 4+DO interviews and 3 DO acceptances, and few MD interviews and LECOM put me on the alternate list back in September. This process is very strange, they might be looking for specific applicants, but who knows?!
Oh wow. Thank you. It was encouraging. But I really need to go to that school. Because of my family situation I can't move anywhere. So I guess I will do their post bachelor. I'm not rejected yet so maybe they will pull me off their waitlist later. But thank you again
Mine did not update until a couple days prior.
thanks for replying! i'll stay on the look out
Just got an email today about them uploading it this week and not worrying about it even on the day of the interview. I'm guessing I'll meet you on Friday
Yep!
They said that a sign-up sheet will be handed out when the day starts for you to sign up for the 1-on-1 interview. I'm not exactly sure how long the group interview lasts- I'm interviewing this Thursday so I can let you know more about it once it's over.
Do they ask questions? Or is it more self directed like what would you like lecom to know about you?
My group had very direct interview type questions. Other groups had more scenario based questions. Guessing it depends on the interviewers for each group.
