2022-2023 Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM)

[dullprocedure]

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OOS secondary received! Thought I got screened out lol

 

[CookieMonsta]

Jeez they really increased the character count on these.

Dang I submitted yesterday, what are the counts?

 

[SpideyMD]

Dang I submitted yesterday, what are the counts?

4000 characters

 

[LuvtoBeADoctor]

Nothing if you have nothing new than reported in AACOMAS.

 

[icedsoylatte]

4000 characters

They’ve told me that there is no character limits… 😦

 

[SpideyMD]

They’ve told me that there is no character limits… 😦

Different than last year

 

[icedsoylatte]

Different than last year

Sorry can you clarify? Ive emailed them few days ago and they told me that there is no character limit. Where do you see it?

 

[SpideyMD]

Sorry can you clarify? Ive emailed them few days ago and they told me that there is no character limit. Where do you see it?

It says it on the secondary form

 

[icedsoylatte]

It says it on the secondary form

Im so confused.. I dont see anything on my form 😵‍💫😵‍💫

 

[dullprocedure]

i did my secondary via Notability. it was way easier to see my essays that way

 

[dullprocedure]

also, did you guys receive any confirmation after submitting??

 

[eturch]

How Christian is this school? The secondary prompt made me not want to apply idk

 

[grandepike]

Hey! MS2 here, let me know if you have questions about the school/area

How Christian is this school? The secondary prompt made me not want to apply idk

Not very, a few professors make it clear they’re Christian but most never talk about it. The student body is also all over the map so I wouldn’t worry about it

 

[Diabolic-Acidosis]

How "brief" are the rest of you being in the secondary? 1000 characters, 4000 characters?

Enough to get my point across without digressing unnecessarily. Don’t overthink it

 

[deleted1141627]

Did they screen this year? I have a 124 in CARS, and they send me a secondary.

 

[MAGABLM]

Did they screen this year? I have a 124 in CARS, and they send me a secondary.

From earlier posters, it looks like some were screened for that and some weren't. Good luck.

 

[eturch]

Did they screen this year? I have a 124 in CARS, and they send me a secondary.

Have a 124 in CARS and C/P so I guess its fine

 

[deleted1141627]

Interesting. I have a 51x with a 124 in CARS and received a rejection stating I needed at least a 125 in all sections to be considered.

I just rechecked their website, and I think they change it. Now it says that you need at least 125 to be “competitive”

 

[SpideyMD]

Interesting. I have a 51x with a 124 in CARS and received a rejection stating I needed at least a 125 in all sections to be considered.

Yield protection maybe

 

[gatsbygirl]

secondary submitted 8/4 🙂

 

[Syriano]

secondary submitted 8/4 🙂

Did you receive a confirmation email or anything from them after submitting?

 

[icedsoylatte]

Did you receive a confirmation email or anything from them after submitting?

I did receive an email saying that they have received my secondary

 

[thebizniskitty]

Just got a application update. “Application file is complete. Interview cycle begins in September”

 

[Diabolic-Acidosis]

Just got a application update. “Application file is complete. Interview cycle begins in September”

When did you submit secondary? I got an update after submitting that stated my secondary had been received but didn’t mention anything about interviews

 

[Diabolic-Acidosis]

Nvm I just got it haha

 

[dullprocedure]

Just got a application update. “Application file is complete. Interview cycle begins in September”

+1

 

[jamesanderson377]

Should I submit their secondary even if my mcat score isn't 125 or above in all sections?

 

[Diabolic-Acidosis]

Should I submit their secondary even if my mcat score isn't 125 or above in all sections?

I think they screen before sending secondary. If you got one, I’d send it.

 

[jamesanderson377]

I think they screen before sending secondary. If you got one, I’d send it.

I did get a secondary. Okay I'll send it thanks

 

[lordepithelial]

Got one on tuesday, submitted today 8/10. Lots of characters! lol

 

[chamich003]

I got a primary received email on 8/2 OOS when should I expect a secondary if qualified??

 

[DreamsofDO]

Are you guys using all 4,000 characters? Definitely going to be the longest secondary besides SOMA.

 

[mguy29678]

Are you guys using all 4,000 characters? Definitely going to be the longest secondary besides SOMA.

No chance. I’m answering the question and moving on

 

[mrc523]

Does anyone know if you still have to submit a physician letter separately if one is already included within your committee letter?

 

[Syriano]

Does anyone know if you still have to submit a physician letter separately if one is already included within your committee letter?

I had called them about that, they said the one within the committee letter will suffice.

 

[mrc523]

I had called them about that, they said the one within the committee letter will suffice.

great, thanks!

 

[hopingbutnotexpecting]

secondary just received. primary was submitted in May but physician letter didn't get to AACOMAS until like early July

 

[aljpremed]

I got an email with an R today :/ They said in the email I could improve my GPA and MCAT (51X) with a post-bacc or master's degree. I have been in a post-bacc, and still am in one, for the last year and am enrolled for fall classes, too (transcripts were submitted to AACOMAS). Should I e-mail them making sure they have received my post-bacc transcript? The wording on the email makes it seem like they don't know I am currently in a post-bacc.

 

[Diabolic-Acidosis]

I got an email with an R today :/ They said in the email I could improve my GPA and MCAT (51X) with a post-bacc or master's degree. I have been in a post-bacc, and still am in one, for the last year and am enrolled for fall classes, too (transcripts were submitted to AACOMAS). Should I e-mail them making sure they have received my post-bacc transcript? The wording on the email makes it seem like they don't know I am currently in a post-bacc.

Was this pre or post secondary?

 

[aljpremed]

Was this pre or post secondary?

pre-secondary

 

[thebizniskitty]

II OOS. Complete 8/8

 

[marinara730]

II IS. Complete 8/9

 

[icedsoylatte]

II IS completed 8/9/22

 

[icedsoylatte]

Does anybody know the post-ii acceptance rate for DO schools?

 

[PreMedicinePianist]

8/23: OOS Interview Invite Received. Secondary Application submitted 8/11.

 

[DreamsofDO]

Did you guys get an email for secondary received and another for completed? Just got the received email.

 

[ihavehopee]

Did you guys get an email for secondary received and another for completed? Just got the received email.

I received a separate complete email today. Submitted Secondary a while ago

 

[ihavehopee]

Does anyone know why some DO schools, CUSOM included, have such strange post-acceptance protocols? Based on their website, you have roughly 30-days to decide if you'd like to attend, which includes a $1500 non-refundable deposit. Those of us interviewing earlier, will have likely not yet heard back from other schools to which we've applied. On the other hand, you have MD schools that ask for an ~ $100 and let you sit on the decision for months.

It almost seems predatory – taking advantage of a student's uncertainty. If you get an early acceptance and don't know if you'll get another because you're so early in the cycle, you obviously will pay the $1500. Its just free cash for the school in the end, as many of those students if accepted to a more desirable program will still walk away.

There tends to be a lot more people not taking their DO acceptance vs MD so they are much more expensive. I think that they have a harder time filling their classes because of it. It gives the students more of an incentive to go with that school. Also, if you do end up going to that school, the deposit goes towards your tuition

 

[gatsbygirl]

II OOS //3.6 cGPA, 509// Secondary Submitted Aug 4th

 

[MDMechEngr]

On the other hand, you have MD schools that ask for an ~ $100 and let you sit on the decision for months.

It almost seems predatory – taking advantage of a student's uncertainty. If you get an early acceptance and don't know if you'll get another because you're so early in the cycle, you obviously will pay the $1500. Its just free cash for the school in the end, as many of those students if accepted to a more desirable program will still walk away.

MD schools will refund 100% of your deposit if you decide not to attend and withdraw before the PTE (plan to enroll) date, which happens around mid-february of 2023 for all MD schools. This school loses a substantial number of students to other DO schools and some MD schools. They take full advantage of the situation by making bank. I believe all DO schools require a very large non-refundable deposit. The student dont care if the lose the deposit b/c they get to attend their preferred school. Its a win-win situation sort to speak.