2021-2022 A.T. Still University (Mesa, Arizona) ATSU-SOMA

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Bart101 said:
How long did it take to receive the call from ATSU with an offer after the interview?
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Around 3 weeks after my interview

EDIT: I should note that the Admissions lady (who was wonderful) told us that decisions can come 1 to 8 weeks after your interview date.
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does anyone know what time frame theyd normally send out invites? i'm all the way on the east coast but don't know what time frame they follow hehehe
 
BigPremedGuy said:
Around 3 weeks after my interview

EDIT: I should note that the Admissions lady (who was wonderful) told us that decisions can come 1 to 8 weeks after your interview date.
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Awesome!! I am approaching week 3, hopefully I get some news this week
 
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For anyone wondering/still waiting, most CHC sites appear to still be available. Only the CA sites and the Mesa CHC currently have a WL.
 
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II today, Complete 7/14. OOS (no ties but lots of rural / CHC work), 518, 3.7
 
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Just got the R (pre-II). Good luck to everyone else, though! I'm rooting for you!
 
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Did you guys send thank you's after the interview? How did you get their emails?
 
marsmoonshine222 said:
Did you guys send thank you's after the interview? How did you get their emails?
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I sent thank you emails! One of my interviewers gave me their email, so it felt like a good call. The other interviewer I just looked up on the website. Both of them responded to me after a day or so!
 
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BigPremedGuy said:
Around 3 weeks after my interview

EDIT: I should note that the Admissions lady (who was wonderful) told us that decisions can come 1 to 8 weeks after your interview date.
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Hey! I got the good news yesterday over phone call.

Just out of curiosity, how long did it take them to send the acceptance email after the phone call?

I’m super excited to get the process rolling
 
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Bart101 said:
Hey! I got the good news yesterday over phone call.

Just out of curiosity, how long did it take them to send the acceptance email after the phone call?

I’m super excited to get the process rolling
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Congratulations! When was your interview day, if I may ask?
 
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Bart101 said:
Hey! I got the good news yesterday over phone call.

Just out of curiosity, how long did it take them to send the acceptance email after the phone call?

I’m super excited to get the process rolling
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it took like 4 or 5 days I think!
 
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ihatecars0010 said:
Any tips for how to prepare for the interview?
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My interview process was very relaxed and positive, expect to be communicating with fellow applicants too. The zoom stuff is handled by the admissions staff so just log in with your ID and be yourself! Everyone signs an NDA so not much specifics can be said.
 
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I just listened to the acceptance voicemail!!! I interviewed on 09/10 and am OOS with no ties.
 
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pr3m3d7991 said:
I just listened to the acceptance voicemail!!! I interviewed on 09/10 and am OOS with no ties.
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10/10 prefer over "we are calling in regards to your car's extended warranty"
 
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Just got the acceptance call earlier today! I’m so happy! OOS, “low Stats”
 
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Does anyone know what their exam schedule is (exam every week, every two weeks, every month, etc)?
 
First year:

Systems course = bi-weekly

OMM and OSCEs are dispersed throughout.

This means some weeks are easy and some are heavy on exams.
 
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paradoxic_toxic said:
First year:

Systems course = bi-weekly

OMM and OSCEs are dispersed throughout.

This means some weeks are easy and some are heavy on exams.
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Do you know if this testing frequency will continue with the PBL curriculum change?
 
for the system based courses do you have an exam for each class or is it combined into one big exam? Also, are they multiple choice or a mixture of multiple choice and short answer?
 
grace2985 said:
for the system based courses do you have an exam for each class or is it combined into one big exam? Also, are they multiple choice or a mixture of multiple choice and short answer?
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It's combined into 1 big exam. There are only multiple choice.

Also forgot to mention the anatomy practical is usually given near the end of the course a few days before the final. The anatomy practical has 'fill-in-the-blank' questions and multiple choice.

cali-native86 said:
Do you know if this testing frequency will continue with the PBL curriculum change?
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I don't think the testing frequency will change.
 
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paradoxic_toxic said:
It's combined into 1 big exam. There are only multiple choice.

Also forgot to mention the anatomy practical is usually given near the end of the course a few days before the final. The anatomy practical has 'fill-in-the-blank' questions and multiple choice.


I don't think the testing frequency will change.
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Great, thanks for the response! Do you guys have individual homework or is it mostly group work and studying for exams?
 
grace2985 said:
Great, thanks for the response! Do you guys have individual homework or is it mostly group work and studying for exams?
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The curriculum for my class was mostly independent study except when we did "small groups" (which was once or twice a week).
 
Hey everyone,

Is it worth it for me to submit my secondary to ATSU-SOMA even though they sent it to me in July? I fell off track with my apps because of burnout and was wondering if the schools would even consider me even though my secondary would be pretty late....
 
paisleysoul said:
Hey everyone,

Is it worth it for me to submit my secondary to ATSU-SOMA even though they sent it to me in July? I fell off track with my apps because of burnout and was wondering if the schools would even consider me even though my secondary would be pretty late....
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Im in the same boat...and with financial circumstances it's tough. I haven't sent in my Kirksville secondary yet, but I'd say we are still fine.
 
Bcereus96 said:
Im in the same boat...and with financial circumstances it's tough. I haven't sent in my Kirksville secondary yet, but I'd say we are still fine.
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Keep in mind, during last year's cycle the class completely filled early December 2020 and so everyone applying later were getting interviewed later and were interviewing for a WL position / accepted pending a seat status which led to the deferred admissions that you can read about earlier in this thread. I'm not saying you shouldn't apply here if you can muster the funds up for the application, but don't be too surprised if the class fills before they even get to your application. The old saying that as long as you apply by Thanksgiving for DO school you are fine, is not really a good rule of thumb anymore.
 
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