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Same I have the accepted but waiting for seat. I love AT Still so I’m putting a deposit down as soon as they for one ☝🏽
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olivejuni said:
I have a question related to this! I have been "accepted pending a seat." Should I be worried at all at the possibility of not getting a seat? I've been accepted at another school that would require a deposit on Dec 14th, and while I'd prefer SOMA, I'm debating paying it just to be safe. You think I should pay the other deposit to be safe or just trust a seat will open? THANK YOU!!!
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I think it depends heavily on your CHC preference (or lack thereof). If you want to go to a highly sought after CHC site, then I would 100% make the other deposit.
 
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PhD_to_DO said:
I wouldn’t worry about this too much. Dr. Pong addressed this during the interview today and my wife has been telling me throughout the cycle not to worry about it. You will get a seat; the issue is that you can’t predict WHEN a seat will open. If you feel comfortable with walking away from a deposit if you pay it at the other school, just to have that security, I’d pay it.
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Thank you so much for responding! I think I will just wait then and hold off on paying another deposit, knowing that in previous years everyone on this "accepted pending a seat" list got in.
 
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My wife is faculty at SOMA and on the admissions committee. She’s mentioned two students this cycle who have been accepted without the MCAT. There may be more but she’s only mentioned two...
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Thank you for sharing the information you have learned from your wife with us. I was wondering if she has exlained to you how the waitlist works. Is it a ranked system and typically what percentage of students get off of the waitlist each year?
 
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I’ve never asked her how the alternate list works, though based on what I’ve heard in her discussions with the admissions committee, I think that there is a ranking system of sorts. 🤔 I’ll ask and see if she’d be willing to share. As you might imagine, some things she can share and other things she can’t since I’m an applicant as well.
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I appreciate that and I look forward to your response
 
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Just got the email about what size white coat I need... *cries* - it's happening!!
 
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Any advice/input on SOMA vs Western COMP, as far as which is a more credible program that produces well prepared students? Any input on curriculum structure/rotations is appreciated. I am not particularly interested in primary care, but would choose a CHC in a downtown/urban area.
 
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Any advice/input on SOMA vs Western COMP, as far as which is a more credible program that produces well prepared students? Any input on curriculum structure/rotations is appreciated. I am not particularly interested in primary care, but would choose a CHC in a downtown/urban area.
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Live near COMP and have shadowed a neonatal specialist who graduated from there. IMO I feel like COMP leans away from the DO philosophy as compared to AT still would in regards to OMM practice and primary care specialties. Friends that go to COMP seem to do OMM just to get a passing grade and that’s it.
 
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Received an interview invite today, after being complete 9/14.
 
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doctodoc17 said:
Any advice/input on SOMA vs Western COMP, as far as which is a more credible program that produces well prepared students? Any input on curriculum structure/rotations is appreciated. I am not particularly interested in primary care, but would choose a CHC in a downtown/urban area.
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BUT I would say they both have great reps and will prepare their students to become great doctors. It just depends on what you prefer (location, cirriculum, cost of living, distance from support system). At the end of the day, you will still be a physician.
 
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Just received an II!!! LizzyM is 70 and I was complete in 9/30. Dates were for late January
 
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Have not heard back from here since 8/6 when I received my "application is now under review" email. Anyone else in this position? Is this considered a soft pre-II rejection?
 
I just received an email that I am on the waitlist. Does anyone know what the likelihood of getting a seat is?
 
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Hello, can a current student please provide their input?

how frequently do you take exams
are lectures mandatory
are lectures recorded
how long is the designated board study window?
and is there time to study for boards during the school yr while taking classes?
 
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Accepted tosay!!! I am so excited...at 46 this is my dream come true!!!
 
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if there's a current student who's free to talk id really appreciate your feedback! I have to submit a deposit by dec 14th but was just notified of selection yesterday at 8pm haha so im a bit overwhelmed (with happiness and questions).
 
pandemicpremed97 said:
if there's a current student who's free to talk id really appreciate your feedback! I have to submit a deposit by dec 14th but was just notified of selection yesterday at 8pm haha so im a bit overwhelmed (with happiness and questions).
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To clarify, you're submitting a deposit for a different school, right?
 
miniwumbo said:
To clarify, you're submitting a deposit for a different school, right?
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Well AT SOMA said theyd try to call me on Dec 14th so I can submit a deposit to AT SOMA. If this situation arises, I need to know which school to choose (AT SOMA or another school). And if they dont get back to me in time then I'd make the deposit at the other school but still need to eventually make the decision of where to go.
 
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PhD_to_DO said:
There is not a way to say with 100% certainty but in pervious years, particularly last year, SOMA reached deep into its alternate pool to help fill seats. My wife was still interviewing applicants into the second week of June last cycle and this one is shaping up to look very similar. If you have any updates to your classwork, volunteer/clinical experienced, MCAT, be sure to update your AACOMAS and let SOMA admissions know. And be patient; my wife shared with me that they were taking people off the alternate list well into the late spring last cycle.
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Does “still being considered” and “An acceptance may be possible should openings arise...” constitute being “wait-listed”?

That was my interpretation, but figured I’d ask for clarification.
 
Anyone get off the "waiting for a seat to open" list yet? :lol:
 
miniwumbo said:
Anyone get off the "waiting for a seat to open" list yet? :lol:
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Tomorrow is the deadline for the accepted people to pay their deposits so there will be a ton of spots opening up
 
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paradoxic_toxic said:
I preferred SOMA because I'm able to come back home for my last 3 years, and we get to start our clerkships earlier. In theory, starting earlier will help us excel in rotations/residency. My CHC is also located near major medical/academic centers which I plan to do audition rotations at.
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You mentioned that a downfall is less emphasis on research and extracurriculars. If your CHC is in another state can you connect with a different Local institution to do research?
 
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pandemicpremed97 said:
You mentioned that a downfall is less emphasis on research and extracurriculars. If your CHC is in another state can you connect with a different Local institution to do research?
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Yep you can certainly do research in other institutions.
 
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Just woke up on Monday morning with a call from ATSU...the official acceptance phone call. I got the email on Friday and today it is a full acceptance! Since I am a Honetown Scholar recomendee...they asked if I would like Renton as my CHC.
Can’t believe this is happening! A lifelong dream coming true!!!
I can’t wait to meet all of my classmates!!!
 
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Did you guys who haven’t been “officially accepted” yet get the email about CHC ranking today? Where do we submit the rankings?
 
Did anyone who received the notice of selection get an official acceptance call today for a seat?
 
qoobee said:
Did anyone who received the notice of selection get an official acceptance call today for a seat?
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I'm assuming the deposit deadline for people accepted before November 15 is today at 11:59pm, so they're probably gonna begin making acceptance calls tomorrow. At least that's what I'm telling myself to cope with the uncertainty lol. I'm hoping they start making calls sooner rather than later.
 
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redbellpeppers said:
I'm assuming the deposit deadline for people accepted before November 15 is today at 11:59pm, so they're probably gonna begin making acceptance calls tomorrow. At least that's what I'm telling myself to cope with the uncertainty lol. I'm hoping they start making calls sooner rather than later.
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Sigh :( I have another deposit due today and I was hoping I wouldn’t have to pay both.
 
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Current SOMA student here. Figured I would pop in and answer a few questions about the school if anyone has any.
 
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Declined my acceptance today. I hope someone on this thread gets good news tomorrow! Good luck everyone!
 
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AcesCracked said:
Current SOMA student here. Figured I would pop in and answer a few questions about the school if anyone has any.
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Thank you for reaching out! How did you like 1st year there? Any insight you could give us?
 
Still waiting on an official acceptance notification from pending seat opening...lol why am I getting anxious and worried even though it’s only been a day after the 14th?
 
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bobabrainz said:
Still waiting on an official acceptance notification from pending seat opening...lol why am I getting anxious and worried even though it’s only been a day after the 14th?
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SAME! I basically declined 3 other schools for ATSU. Hopefully, we'll get a call soon 😥
 
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Thank you for reaching out! How did you like 1st year there? Any insight you could give us?
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I really enjoyed my first year there, It goes by quickly. I can't say I have any study or school related advice in general, but remember to take some breaks and explore AZ if you're not from there. Most of us aren't from there and move away again to our CHC's.
 
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got the official A! Let’s get this deposit going and destroy my bank account 😎
 
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Question for anyone here.

I submitted my secondary on a Friday, 3 days later (Monday) I received a rejection - no problem, but I went on my status and my KCOM has my mcat listed as complete, but SOMA doesn't have my mcat in? can someone verify if this matters or not. This is what I have on my portal

 
For those that already submitted their deposits:

About how long after you submit your deposit do you get to find out which CHC you're assigned to?
 
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