2022-2023 Western University of Health Sciences (Pomona, California)

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Congrats to everyone on the A!

How long did it take to receive a secondary from here? I received 2-3 emails a week from this school asking me to apply. I submit and now it’s radio silence. 😕
I received the secondary within a week after submitting my primary earlier this month but it took my friends like 2 months after submitting in July

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if I sent in my primary on 8/4 and still haven’t gotten a secondary it’s probably a rejection right
 
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Heads up everyone who hasn’t received a secondary yet. My primary application was verified on 7/6. Heard nothing and on 8/27 emailed them about not receiving a secondary to which they responded my application is still under review. I still haven't received a secondary email yet but I just went to the portal and put my email and date of birth and it gave me access to the secondary and I was able to submit it! Y’all who haven’t received a secondary yet, try to login to the portal just in case!!
While I'm sure many will appreciate this "trick," I would be wary of bypassing a system like this.
 
While I'm sure many will appreciate this "trick," I would be wary of bypassing a system like this.
Heads up everyone who hasn’t received a secondary yet. My primary application was verified on 7/6. Heard nothing and on 8/27 emailed them about not receiving a secondary to which they responded my application is still under review. I still haven't received a secondary email yet but I just went to the portal and put my email and date of birth and it gave me access to the secondary and I was able to submit it! Y’all who haven’t received a secondary yet, try to login to the portal just in case!!
I honestly feel like they might flag your app for doing something like this… def against the standards lol
 
I honestly feel like they might flag your app for doing something like this… def against the standards lol
I don't think anyone would have access to the secondary portal if they weren't given a secondary. I looked back in my email and found an email from them back in July titled "WesternU Secondary Application Invitation" but the email is completely blank. I'm not trying to bypass the system or go against the standards. I think it's on their end that secondary emails may have not been sent properly.
 
I don't think anyone would have access to the secondary portal if they weren't given a secondary. I looked back in my email and found an email from them back in July titled "WesternU Secondary Application Invitation" but the email is completely blank. I'm not trying to bypass the system or go against the standards. I think it's on their end that secondary emails may have not been sent properly.
I get it and I'm not attacking you. There is another DO school that had an error in their system that allowed students to submit secondaries prior to invitation. There was a lot of excitement stirred and people panic submitting in order to "get ahead," and I'm not sure how those students fared later on.
 
I don't think anyone would have access to the secondary portal if they weren't given a secondary. I looked back in my email and found an email from them back in July titled "WesternU Secondary Application Invitation" but the email is completely blank. I'm not trying to bypass the system or go against the standards. I think it's on their end that secondary emails may have not been sent properly.
I apologize for misunderstanding. It just seemed that you disregarded them when they said your app was still under review. From my experience, WesternU sent me a secondary email then reminder emails that I haven’t completed it.

As latransplant said many schools have been having errors with their system. I’ve heard people that applied to both Pomona and Oregon have access to both secondaries, even though only one sent them a secondary.
 
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why do they ask this? is it just to see if Western is someone's top choice? or what...? I've not had a school ask me this yet
No clue, thought it wasn’t allowed tbh.

I just answered honestly and told them I had another A but I’m here so obviously I’d rather come here. Made answering the “what would you do if you didn’t get in this cycle” Q kinda pointless tho
 
why do they ask this? is it just to see if Western is someone's top choice? or what...? I've not had a school ask me this yet
Probably to screen people like myself who would attend the other school I am attending an interview at which is close to my SO. They probs figured I wouldnt attend western if I got into the school closer to her so I was rejected. I really can't see why else.
 
Probably to screen people like myself who would attend the other school I am attending an interview at which is close to my SO. They probs figured I wouldnt attend western if I got into the school closer to her so I was rejected. I really can't see why else.

Could also be a stress question or a gauge for honesty.
 
It's been 5 weeks since I received secondary invitation. Should I still turn it in?
 
Does anyone know if this program accepts letters of interest? I turned in my secondary in 8/12 and keep getting emails that my application is still under consideration.
 
Does anyone know if this program accepts letters of interest? I turned in my secondary in 8/12 and keep getting emails that my application is still under consideration.
I am in the same boat, with July secondary submission
 
How long does it take for Western to send you a "ready for review" email after secondary submission? I submitted a secondary a month ago but haven't received the email despite my application being complete...
I got mine the day after I submitted my secondary
 
does anyone else who interviewed last week see a new section in their portal about scholarship opportunities for incoming students? is this on everyone’s portal? i just noticed it was new today.
I see it too. Idk if it just automatically loads or means anything. I'm going to say is automatic because the Adcom is meeting this week and they won't have any decision until next week.
 
I got an email to apply for the 2023 WesternU Board of Trustees Scholarship...I didn't even get an II yet. Not sure what to make of this.
I got the same email and I interviewed recently. I freaked out initially, but when I read through it, it sounds like they are just sending it to all applicants. It says anyone who has submitted an application to one of their programs is eligible to apply.
 
ON THE SAME BOAT. Is this their way of saying I'm accepted without a secondary and an interview?

I don’t think so. I got the email a couple of days after the II. Will most likely decline the interview. So maybe it’s just for everyone that got II?
 
I don’t think so. I got the email a couple of days after the II. Will most likely decline the interview. So maybe it’s just for everyone that got II?
Haven't gotten an II yet (for either campus) and still got the email - very strange
 
Can those who got an A share your stats? I am still waiting for the II...
 
For those who attended the social prior to the interview: what was your attire? How was it overall?
 
I got an email to apply for the 2023 WesternU Board of Trustees Scholarship...I didn't even get an II yet. Not sure what to make of this.
Do not expect too much. Just apply and hope for the best. I had received a tease like that from UCLA and got ejected 6 years ago.
 
For those who attended the social prior to the interview: what was your attire? How was it overall?
It was casual dress. I thought it was very helpful. You could just talk with the students and get a vibe of how they are and ask questions. To me, them seemed really chill and nice!
 
Can someone help me with the secondary? I literally cannot find the link! Or has the deadline passed? They said the deadline was extended though? sorry everyone
 
Can someone help me with the secondary? I literally cannot find the link! Or has the deadline passed? They said the deadline was extended though? sorry everyone
You should give the admissions office a call (or email) and ask them to re-send you the link. With respect to the deadline, I believe that there is no set deadline because they send secondaries to applicants at different times throughout the cycle. When I got my secondary, it was noted that they strongly suggest applicants to submit with 7-10 days, but due to extenuating circumstances I submitted one month later and was fine.
 
It was casual dress. I thought it was very helpful. You could just talk with the students and get a vibe of how they are and ask questions. To me, them seemed really chill and nice!
Thank you! How was your interview? Wishing you luck this cycle!
 
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