I second Jaggabrotha. If you've got time to burn, then go ahead and risk waiting for another cycle. There's nothing wrong with that. Otherwise, take any acceptance you can get. The opportunities and successes you have in med school are primarily based on how much you want to get out of it. There have been some really competitive graduates coming from BCOM.
+1 but I accepted BCOM already. Is everyone absolutely sure that we can accept the TUNCOM offer even though paid for Burrell? I thought BCOM had the right to tell other schools that we got accepted already and thus we had to decline all offers?
You can accept any offers even after already placing a deposit at BCOM. Yes BCOM may or will inform other schools of your acceptance but it’s up to any school to determine if they want to rescind their offer or give you an ultimatum, most likely the latter. It’s risky but doable. Getting close to July, you need to start making tough decisions. Get all immunizations done as all schools require that, research housing in both places etc.
I accepted an offer to liberty but like Burrell more as a school but I heard about that clause in the contract, which is why I was worried about paying a deposit to Burrell in case I get accepted in touro
Has anyone else/ current students heard anything about this??Little does BCOM know we built different on this threadGuys, just heard from Goro that BCOM is now on an accreditation warning due to the low STEP 1 first time pass rates and being a new school, etc. He suggested going pretty much anywhere else if you have the option.
Who is goro?Guys, just heard from Goro that BCOM is now on an accreditation warning due to the low STEP 1 first time pass rates and being a new school, etc. He suggested going pretty much anywhere else if you have the option.
Goro, only the oldest SDN adcom/ verified expert. Is faculty/ adcom at a DO school as well. He is everywhere on SDN.
Guys, just heard from Goro that BCOM is now on an accreditation warning due to the low STEP 1 first time pass rates and being a new school, etc. He suggested going pretty much anywhere else if you have the option.
at your convenience can you link the thread
I think the same. Class of 2024 is safe at least
No, only if you request for a deposit deadline extension, they will ask you to sign a commitment. Otherwise, just pay your deposit to secure s spot while waiting your dream school
Step 1/Level 1 is more a reflection of the student/student body rather than the school. We all have access to the same online resources (UFAP etc.). It's whether or not you put in the effort to succeed and do well on those exams that will determine whether you pass or fail, not BCOM.Guys, just heard from Goro that BCOM is now on an accreditation warning due to the low STEP 1 first time pass rates and being a new school, etc. He suggested going pretty much anywhere else if you have the option.
Please take whatever you read on here or whoever you talk to on here with a grain of salt! If you go looking for advice, please don’t just lean on one person, regardless of how long that person has been on SDN or whatever credentials they claim to have on here. Talk to schools directly, talk to students from potential schools, gather information from credible sources and don’t base your decisions solely on what someone on here tells you.
Hi, my dad is friends with the director of the accreditation board for osteopathic schools and spoke to him directly after I received my acceptance to BCOM. The director mentioned that he personally reviewed their file and found nothing to be alarmed about. He said it’s quite normal for new schools to have similar stats and that he wasn’t worried about it so we shouldn’t be either. I agree with what is said above, take everything with a grain of salt but just wanted to shareGuys, just heard from Goro that BCOM is now on an accreditation warning due to the low STEP 1 first time pass rates and being a new school, etc. He suggested going pretty much anywhere else if you have the option.
I know, its just frustrating bc I don't know if I'm next to be pulled off or literally at the end of the WL lol like !!!! This is my only WL and it would be nice to not take a gap year especially right now when almost no one is hiring and I can't get more clinical experience like ugh it would be nice to just be able to go school lol
They pretty much ask almost every student for proof of citizenship or permanent residence when starting school. Yes they'll accept a scanned copy of your valid passport. Just go ahead and send it to Financial Aid and they should upload it between now and when school starts in July. FYI they've been a little busier than usual lately - with uploading individual GradPlus for current students (entire 3 classes), so maybe give them some time? They'll eventually get back to you.
It'll come when you least expect, keep praying! Rooting for you!
Continue to keep in touch!!
Its like you're reading my mind. Its the most frustrating thing ever. Been trying not to think about it too much to keep sane lol.
Nope. They didn’t refund me
Uber and Lyft work fine
One more thing you could try is the Las Cruces Airport Shuttle (The Associated Students of New Mexico State University | Airport Shuttle). Its FREE for both NMSU and BCOM students if you book in advance, or $20 for same day booking (unless the price has changed). Now they require a student ID as proof you are a student but since you are an incoming student, just explain to them you are a first year at BCOM and yet to receive your student ID, ask if your acceptance letter to BCOM would work instead (shouldn't be an issue I think). The shuttle takes you to your doorstep (very convenient). They depart at specific times of the day from Las Cruces, as well as from the airport, so call to inquire about the times & the meet up point at the airport. I've used it myself - highly recommend!
I'm guessing you're asking when it'll show up on your student portal? Depends on a few things like: when you got accepted, when or if you turned in your Fafsa/GradPlus apps, when Fafsa/GradPlus actually send your app to the school and when Financial Aid office gets to your turn and process it - could take between a few days to a couple weeks. Regardless of how long it takes, you will get both processed before your semester starts in July. Refunds are sent usually a week after school starts. Hopefully that helps! PM if you have any other questions you don't feel comfortable asking out here.
Word I'm hearing is - only lectures & exams, at least for the first block, will be online but labs will be in-person. These labs (i.e. OMM, PCP) will be conducted in groups at the beginning of the week for 1st years while second years will be held later in the week to minimize the amount of people in the building (subject to change). The school is adhering to the state's regulation on COVID but at the same time its trying to make sure we are safe while we get the best training.
OMM & PCP labs usually start somewhere between 2nd week - 3rd week of August for first years.
Gotcha, that makes me feel better. Thank you!
