2019-2020 Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM-Louisiana)

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Good luck to everyone applying!

 

[Agentcross]

interview sign up portal is still down for me. 500 error

 

[deltexmed]

interview sign up portal is still down for me. 500 error

+1 Mine as well. I talked to someone in admissions who said they are actively working on it.

 

[Agentcross]

i believe the portal is working now. I was able to select one of the dates after i completed the update form. I have yet to receive a confirmation so I am unsure if it went through

 

[swimmysis199]

Is it not working again?! I'm having trouble signing up for a date now too.

 

[987495]

Has anyone signed up for an interview date yet?

 

[DO_or_Die]

II turned down, hope it goes to one of you!

 

[Gravityy97]

Cancelled my interview here. Good luck to everyone!

weren't you at the SHSU interview lol saw you on the other thread?
Any reasons why you cancelled this interview?

 

[Gravityy97]

Interview on 11/5 looking forward to it any advice or information that helps to prepare for it or what to expect?

 

[MomentoMori1995]

Just received an II. Super excited about another opportunity.

 

[zam1996]

Would anyone who interviewed here be able to speak about the rotation sites and research opportunities?

 

[Eric Qualen]

Anybody know the stats cutoff for secondaries or interviews?

 

[Ultimax]

Wierd, i got II but it never arrived in my mail box, i checked the portal just now and found out.

 

[Dream11]

I was wondering if someone could give me some guidance as to the dilemma I am in. I have an interview scheduled for this school, VCOM-Louisiana. Considering I have already been accepted at ATSU-KCOM and ACOM, would it still be wise to go to this interview? The reason why I am asking is more due to financial strain since I have already been to 5 interviews.

I know any responses will be opinionated, however, I just want to know what you all think.

Thank you in advance to anyone who answers 🙂

 

[Gravityy97]

I was wondering if someone could give me some guidance as to the dilemma I am in. I have an interview scheduled for this school, VCOM-Louisiana. Considering I have already been accepted at ATSU-KCOM and ACOM, would it still be wise to go to this interview? The reason why I am asking is more due to financial strain since I have already been to 5 interviews.

I know any responses will be opinionated, however, I just want to know what you all think.

Thank you in advance to anyone who answers 🙂

It really depends on you. What is your top school from the interviews you have been at that you feel you wanna attend? Atsu-kcom or ACOM? Are they close to your home? Tuition? I have heard good things about ACOM but it is really your decision to make. If you feel like VCOM is at the bottom of your ranking list and even getting accepted there you would not go there, then dont go and save money.

 

[Murseyoubacktohealth]

How long after interview until you hear an admission decision?

 

[Thatvenezuelangirl]

How long after interview until you hear an admission decision?

I interviewed on 10/29 and got the call on 10/31 🙂 But they said that they would typically take between two weeks to a month.

 

[Thatvenezuelangirl]

to those who already got their acceptance calls, how long till you get an email or any other information from them?

 

[NogginToboggan]

Interview invite received 11/5. I agreed to interview 11/12. Anybody else interviewing the same day? Any word on what kind of interview format? I prefer 1 on 1 but panel is fine too.

 

[Thatvenezuelangirl]

Interview invite received 11/5. I agreed to interview 11/12. Anybody else interviewing the same day? Any word on what kind of interview format? I prefer 1 on 1 but panel is fine too.

three separate interviews. around 20min each. back to back. open file

 

[SWdocDO]

Anyone who interviewed this month heard back?

 

[Murseyoubacktohealth]

Anyone who interviewed this month heard back?

I interviewed 11-12 haven't heard back yet

 

[Lirum13]

I think they are supposed to start reviewing applications of those interviewed this month tomorrow. They also said the dean will not be back till Monday and he will be the one calling those accepted. (Not sure if the calls will be Monday or shortly afterwards). Best wishes to everyone!

 

[Murseyoubacktohealth]

Accepted!!!! Got the call today! This school is going to be excellent. I was very impressed with the staff and their vision for this campus!

 

[Lirum13]

Accepted!!!! Got the call today! This school is going to be excellent. I was very impressed with the staff and their vision for this campus!

Same and congrats! I really think this is going to be a great school!

 

[Gravityy97]

Congrats! are you guys determined to go or still waiting to hear back from other schools?

 

[Gravityy97]

Anyone here got accepted and need a letter from a DO? Is it 30 days after getting the phone call or after sending a signed letter with the deposit for the deadline?

 

[NogginToboggan]

I got the call yesterday and got accepted. Interviewed 11/12.

 

[Lirum13]

Congrats! are you guys determined to go or still waiting to hear back from other schools?

This school, for me, is close to home and has a program that I am super interested in. I am definitely attending.

Anyone here got accepted and need a letter from a DO? Is it 30 days after getting the phone call or after sending a signed letter with the deposit for the deadline?

If you find out the answer to this, please post! 🙂

 

[NoodleSloth]

got the A today this morning!!! interviewed 11/19 😀

 

[Nitzler]

Any recent II lately or are they waiting until after the holidays?

 

[VA-LAfuturedoc]

I interviewed on 12/5 and I have not heard anything back yet. Has anyone else who interviewed in December heard something back???

 

[Koko18]

I interviewed on 12/5 and I have not heard anything back yet. Has anyone else who interviewed in December heard something back???

Same here, haven’t heard anything since the interview that week.

 

[VA-LAfuturedoc]

Same here, haven’t heard anything since the interview that week.

I'm pretty sure they said we would know before Christmas....so hopefully the call will be coming soon!!

 

[VA-LAfuturedoc]

UPDATE: I received a call from the Dean yesterday and I'm in!!!

 

[prettyinpinkmed]

Has anyone received anything in the mail yet after getting an acceptance? (Interviewed in December)

 

[Thatvenezuelangirl]

Has anyone received anything in the mail yet after getting an acceptance? (Interviewed in December)

you should get a letter in the mail. They take a while.

 

[Zist]

Anyone know anything about rooming or finding a place to live? Is there a FB group for the accepted class or something?

 

[phoebeb]

Anyone here got accepted and need a letter from a DO? Is it 30 days after getting the phone call or after sending a signed letter with the deposit for the deadline?

Hey sorry late to this and just got an interview invite to this school. What do you mean need a letter from a DO?

 

[Gravityy97]

Hey sorry late to this and just got an interview invite to this school. What do you mean need a letter from a DO?

Hey after interview and if you get admitted you are required to submit a letter of recommendation from a DO physician

 

[Gravityy97]

Anyone know anything about rooming or finding a place to live? Is there a FB group for the accepted class or something?

During the interview they mentioned having a new apartment complex being close to school I think one or two being built and that there might be dorms for ULM but not sure. I am looking into that as well please keep me updated 🙂

 

[Gravityy97]

Anyone know when are they going to host accepted student day and if attendance mandatory?

 

[xoxogossipgirl]

Anyone know when are they going to host accepted student day and if attendance mandatory?

No set date yet, but they are thinking April. Attendance will not be mandatory on accepted students day.

 

[phoebeb]

Hey I interview this Tuesday. Could anybody please give me an idea of how the interview typically is? Also have they mentioned in past interviews how large they expect the class to be this fall?

 

[Murseyoubacktohealth]

Hey I interview this Tuesday. Could anybody please give me an idea of how the interview typically is? Also have they mentioned in past interviews how large they expect the class to be this fall?

I think they accept a large percentage of those they choose to interview. If you just act yourself (normal I presume) then you should be fine. They only have about 6-9 per interview day so it's really chill and they screen quite a bit prior to interviewing so if they are interviewing you the chances are they are likely going to accept you unless you completely bomb the interview. The staff is very welcoming and kind. You have 3 sets of 20 min interviews with different people (clinical, research, and admin). I think they expect the fall class to be about 150 ish.

 

[Thatvenezuelangirl]

Has anyone created a FB/Whatsapp/GroupMe group for the accepted students? If not, should we? 🙂

EDIT: Accepted students use this link VCOM-LA Inaugural Class to be added to the GC

 

[Tar4994]

Anyone who interviewed this week hear anything back yet?

 

[Gravityy97]

Has anyone created a FB/Whatsapp/GroupMe group for the accepted students? If not, should we? 🙂

That would be great! especially it would help with housing and for us to get to know each other more 🙂

 

[Thatvenezuelangirl]

Any accepted students PM me so I can add you to the group chat!!

 

[throwawaygap86]

Anyone who interviewed this week hear anything back yet?

I got the acceptance call earlier today, hoping you did too