2021-2022 Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM-Carolinas)

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House_Stark said:
It’s on this document: https://osteopathic.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/colleges-of-osteopathic-medicine.pdf
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Ah okay thank you! I was able to find a little more about accreditation statuses. Accreditation Decisions for Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine - American Osteopathic Association "Accreditation with Heightened Monitoring: This indicates that fewer than three standards are non-compliant and ongoing monitoring will occur via progress reporting. For schools with this status, accreditation will be granted for four years"
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sam.liam said:
I have never lived in Spartanburg, but my friends have lived there for a year now and have not mentioned that it is dangerous. I visited them and felt comfortable walking around at least.
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Thanks for the info.
 
Dorinah15 said:
Does anybody know if VCOM - Louisiana and VCOM - Carolinas is safe? Because google says that Monroe LA and Spartanburg SC is very dangerous. I have read many articles about that. Does anybody live there, how is the area?
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At the moment, I’m begging for an acceptance, so I can’t be a chooser.
 
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Dorinah15 said:
Does anybody know if VCOM - Louisiana and VCOM - Carolinas is safe? Because google says that Monroe LA and Spartanburg SC is very dangerous. I have read many articles about that. Does anybody live there, how is the area?
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Spartanburg is fine, not dangerous.. I have family in SC. just your typical southern town
 
How strictly does the school adhere to your choice rank of the campuses? What have been your experiences with that regarding those of you who got an interview and/or acceptance? Did you get your top choice? Are you able to change your choice and choose a different campus to interview or attend? Any insight? Thanks.
 
DDog35 said:
How strictly does the school adhere to your choice rank of the campuses? What have been your experiences with that regarding those of you who got an interview and/or acceptance? Did you get your top choice? Are you able to change your choice and choose a different campus to interview or attend? Any insight? Thanks.
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I was contacted by my number one choice to interview and later accepted! I have not heard anything from the other campuses.
 
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Can I inquire about not receiving secondary from any campus? I submitted my primary to Auburn campus in June, and they are not responding to my calls and emails.
 
GDTBATH16 said:
Received a Virtual Interview Tips Information Session email and freaked out until I reread it. Not an invite but may be a good sign? 🧐🧐
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I received that email but no email link to the secondary application...smh
 
heyhello123 said:
Can I inquire about not receiving secondary from any campus? I submitted my primary to Auburn campus in June, and they are not responding to my calls and emails.
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Email the general admissions email..I am still waiting on a secondary as well, apparently a committee "reviews your app" to decide if you're worthy of a secondary
 
sam.liam said:
After three weeks of being 'In Screening' I received the 'Application Complete' email this morning.
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Best of luck to you! I was complete on 10/19 and just got the Application Complete email this AM as well. Do you guys know how long it usually takes for them to review apps? Also, does anyone know what percentage of applicants get a secondary/complete screening?
 
When is a good time to reach out to VCOM about my secondary still being incomplete? I’m approaching a month now.
 
House_Stark said:
Finally got the complete email! My secondary was complete on 10/15
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In your portal under status does it say 'Application Complete'? I received the 'Application Complete' email, but my status in their portal still says 'Secondary Invite'.
 
sam.liam said:
In your portal under status does it say 'Application Complete'? I received the 'Application Complete' email, but my status in their portal still says 'Secondary Invite'.
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Mine still says secondary invite as well
 
For those that got II, did they only reach out via phone or did they send an email as well? Complete 10/5, hopefully since they just offered an II to someone who was complete 10/4 my time is coming soon.
 
Doctorofsomethingeventual said:
For those that got II, did they only reach out via phone or did they send an email as well? Complete 10/5, hopefully since they just offered an II to someone who was complete 10/4 my time is coming soon.
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Just a phone call for me, we scheduled it over the phone and then they sent me a confirmation email with the date and time afterwards.
 
Man I haven't even received a secondary yet. I emailed and they said my application was still under consideration and due to high volume it could take awhile.

First round of school 15 years ago did terrible but earned a degree
Went back and took all my sciences and earned a 3.9 with over 60 credit hours.
Non-traditional
MCAT: 500
science gpa: 3.7
cumulative: 3.2
 
I know shouldn’t reach out to admissions to ask about app status but I’m getting really anxious. App cycle isn’t even half way over yet. Just waiting on a possible interview.
 
Has anyone received an acceptance from the 10/18 interview date?
 
Got the acceptance call yesterday ! I interviewed on 10/20 and was marked complete on 10/05
 
DDog35 said:
Ah okay thank you! I was able to find a little more about accreditation statuses. Accreditation Decisions for Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine - American Osteopathic Association "Accreditation with Heightened Monitoring: This indicates that fewer than three standards are non-compliant and ongoing monitoring will occur via progress reporting. For schools with this status, accreditation will be granted for four years"
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Yes I read this. I was wondering if anyone knew which standards weren’t met
 
For those invited to interview… How long after you were marked complete did it take to get an interview invite?
 
Ivy3960 said:
Spartanburg is fine, not dangerous.. I have family in SC. just your typical southern town
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I am a current student and can confirm that Spartanburg is just like every other city in the U.S. It is safe. You won't be in any unsafe event unless you put yourself in such a situation.
 
wysdoc said:
Their site suggests GPA 3.2 or better to have a chance to submit a secondary
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I have this GPA and I am located in a "target state" (at least I think I am) so idk why I haven't received a secondary....
 
EagerEagle said:
I am a current student and can confirm that Spartanburg is just like every other city in the U.S. It is safe. You won't be in any unsafe event unless you put yourself in such a situation.
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Thanks for the information. I was afraid because google says that it is very dangerous, I guess you can’t always trust google huh?
 
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