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I got secondary today! IS
Hey everyone! I am a ORM, 503 MCAT, and 3.9 GPA. I am planning on taking the MCAT again in August because I know it is pretty below the average. Should I just wait to submit it after I take my MCAT again?
Anecdotally, I know someone who got into WesternU (Pomona campus) last year with a 4.0 / 502, so a 503 isn't a deal breaker but you better have something amazing in your background and fit the school mission well. An improved MCAT will go a long way here at Western. Someone last cycle on SDN was also taken off the alternate list w/ a <500 mcat. These isolated cases, are of course, the exception. From my experiences WesternU places more emphasis on the MCAT than other DO schools. I virtually interviewed here last December with a 504/3.6 but am still on their alternate list despite feeling very positive about my interview day.
If I were you, I would submit your secondary within 10d after receipt if possible, and then note your new mcat date. Keep in mind, adcom will likely hold off on giving you an interview until your new mcat score comes in though.
Is there a research question? I saw last years thread about a research secondary questionI applied to CA only
Awesome!! good luck! Do you think you could share them, please?secondary received today!
Yes! Sorry, I completely missed thoseIs there a research question? I saw last years thread about a research secondary question
I got it beforeDid everyone who recieved a secondary have a completed CASPER? Or are secondaries given before completion of CASPER?
So if you answered the first question, I'm assuming we don't answer the second one (sorry, just being neurotic)-What experience observing a DO solidified your desire/ambition to become an osteopathic physician? (This could be a formal shadowing experience (one-on-one with a physician), scribing, observing your own physician, friend, or family member who is a DO).
-If you have not had the opportunity to shadow/observe a DO why is it important to you to become an osteopathic physician?
Damn, I'm IS and was verified 7/6 and have not gotten one.I got it before
If you don't mind sharing, what were your stats? I haven't gotten one either but I was just verified 7/21I got it before
pending MCAT and gpa 3.4If you don't mind sharing, what were your stats? I haven't gotten one either but I was just verified 7/21
I am so sorry! I mistakenly posted here instead of the Lebanon thread. If you are interested in those questions as well, they are:Awesome!! good luck! Do you think you could share them, please?
I believe it's 500 words for each promptIs there a word limit on the research question?
anyone still waiting to receive secondary and submitted primary weeks ago?
Hey all, for this question, they are referring to both MD and DO physicians, right?If you have not had an opportunity shadow/observe a physician, please explain the extenuating circumstances that prevented you from doing so.
Not Canadian or international, but on the opposite coast, New Jersey.Are you canadian/international?
I wrote it because I only shadowed MD and not DOHey all, for this question, they are referring to both MD and DO physicians, right?
Same!Still no secondary :/
I don't see Western Pomona on the list when I go to submit my CASPer score. I only see Oregon. Is this normal?submitted my casper score to both campuses a week ago and it still has not been marked received, has this happened to anyone else?
Hi how were you able to submit without filling out the 2nd and 3rd question assuming you observed a DO. I keep getting an error when trying to submit.secondary submitted today, no email after.
I put N/A in those fields.Hi how were you able to submit without filling out the 2nd and 3rd question assuming you observed a DO. I keep getting an error when trying to submit.
sameStill no secondary :/
Same, I applied to both OR and CA, got OR on 7/23. Emailed CA admissions today. Will let you know what they say!Still no secondary :/
Same, I applied to both OR and CA, got OR on 7/23. Emailed CA admissions today. Will let you know what they say!
Just received it this morning.Yes, please keep the thread posted! I don't have a secondary either
I just put N/A to those prompts.Might be a stupid question but for the secondary prompt:
If you have not had the opportunity to shadow/observe a DO why is it important to you to become an osteopathic physician?
Should i not answer this prompt if I have shadowed a DO?
first one is about its mission and how it fits with what you believe like diversity, equity. etc. second is like why COMP, so if you have connections, location, its programs it offers, etc.1. How does the COMP Mission statement align with your values?
2. Why do you want to attend COMP?
Anyone know how to explain the difference between these two?
Applied for both! Only got secondary for Northwest !did people who got secondaries today apply to both campuses or just CA?
+1Anyone else still not have a secondary
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