2023-2024 Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM-Bradenton)

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Hi Everyone,

I hope this is the correct thread for my questions! Apologies in advance if not.

I submitted AACOMAS last week, last transcript arrived today, currently showing “complete” for LECOM Bradenton and Erie. Just waiting for verification.

Definitely a non-trad. I have completed 12 yrs of college while working full time in healthcare. I have a BS, MS, and a doctorate in nursing. Worked in healthcare for over 10 years, most of that in primary care in rural areas. Although I do not have my calculated GPA’s yet from AACOMAS, my undergrad GPA is 3.75 with mostly A’s in the sciences, and all A’s in the MS and doctoral programs. I have multiple references including a letter from the DO who encouraged me to apply to LECOM. My AIS is eligible per their calculator (SAT and GPA). I have not taken MCAT yet, scheduled for August.

My questions:

Does everyone receive a supplemental application from LECOM, or only qualified candidates?

And what are my chances of getting an interview with LECOM? (I understand I am in my 30’s and do not have the MCAT score on board yet… would just like to have some insight from you guys.)

Thank you!!
And good luck to everyone applying!
 
ballenta112024 said:
Hi Everyone,

I hope this is the correct thread for my questions! Apologies in advance if not.

I submitted AACOMAS last week, last transcript arrived today, currently showing “complete” for LECOM Bradenton and Erie. Just waiting for verification.

Definitely a non-trad. I have completed 12 yrs of college while working full time in healthcare. I have a BS, MS, and a doctorate in nursing. Worked in healthcare for over 10 years, most of that in primary care in rural areas. Although I do not have my calculated GPA’s yet from AACOMAS, my undergrad GPA is 3.75 with mostly A’s in the sciences, and all A’s in the MS and doctoral programs. I have multiple references including a letter from the DO who encouraged me to apply to LECOM. My AIS is eligible per their calculator (SAT and GPA). I have not taken MCAT yet, scheduled for August.

My questions:

Does everyone receive a supplemental application from LECOM, or only qualified candidates?

And what are my chances of getting an interview with LECOM? (I understand I am in my 30’s and do not have the MCAT score on board yet… would just like to have some insight from you guys.)

Thank you!!
And good luck to everyone applying!
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Pretty sure they don't have a secondary, though I could be wrong. I think you have a great app, good luck!
 
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Anyone know when we might expect LECOM’s pseudo secondary?
 
premed_15 said:
Anyone know when we might expect LECOM’s pseudo secondary?
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I emailed them a few weeks ago because Im applying to their accelerated PA bridge program and they said the school as a whole doesnt begin reviewing apps until 6/15 (tomorrow). So should be soon!
 
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Does anyone know if LECOM has a secondary or any supplemental app at all?
 
Applied today! Just waiting for AACOMAS verification though. Anyone know how long that takes? Good luck everyone!!
 
Roses24 said:
Applied today! Just waiting for AACOMAS verification though. Anyone know how long that takes? Good luck everyone!!
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I applied 6/2, transcripts received 6/8, verified 6/14. Some people get verified a lot faster from what I’ve heard although AACOMAS says 2-4 weeks. I had multiple transcripts to process. Good luck to you!
 
ballenta112024 said:
I applied 6/2, transcripts received 6/8, verified 6/14. Some people get verified a lot faster from what I’ve heard although AACOMAS says 2-4 weeks. I had multiple transcripts to process. Good luck to you!
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Thanks! I received my transcripts a week ago and applied today with them! Hopefully I hear back sooner than 2-4 weeks.
 
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ballenta112024 said:
From everything I have read, there is a supplemental app fee with demographic questions, no essay questions.
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I have everything on file and verified since the 13th. Haven’t got that pseudo secondary yet, have you?
 
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I have everything on file and verified since the 13th. Haven’t got that pseudo secondary yet, have you?
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I have not. Verified on the 14th. I was reading archived discussions on here, and it looks like June 16th was the earliest people were receiving supplementals from LECOM in most recent years, some years were a little later than that though. So it’s still very early. It will come.

I also read to keep an eye on junk mail as there were multiple people previously who received the supplemental there.
 
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Hey guys, Im copying the link they sent in the email: portal.lecom.edu but don't see where to enter my credentials that were in the email. Can someone help me with this?
 
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Hey guys, Im copying the link they sent in the email: portal.lecom.edu but don't see where to enter my credentials that were in the email. Can someone help me with this?
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Top left corner of screen should have a spot to enter username. Once you enter username, then the password box will pop up. Hope this helps
 
Is it possible to get accepted into LECOM - Bradenton with an Academic Index Score (AIS) of ~118? I took the MCAT but received a 500, and don't know if that will be adequate for admission.
 
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Premedguru656 said:
Is it possible to get accepted into LECOM - Bradenton with an Academic Index Score (AIS) of ~118? I took the MCAT but received a 500, and don't know if that will be adequate for admission.
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Their website says competitive MCAT scores are in the 50th percentile. I would apply if I were you.
 
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I just received my secondary today. Submitted 6/14 and verified 6/20, secondary 6/22. Does anyone know if they have fee waivers for the secondary? I was approved a waiver for the primary
 
Verified yesterday (6/21). Still waiting for the secondary. Anyone else still waiting for theirs?
 
Premedguru656 said:
Is it possible to get accepted into LECOM - Bradenton with an Academic Index Score (AIS) of ~118? I took the MCAT but received a 500, and don't know if that will be adequate for admission.
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I haven't found anyone who posted they were admitted using an AIS score. But someone posted this back in 2016:

"I called Lake Erie about this--she said as much as you did that I cannot recall my MCAT. It is weird--the cutoff to receive secondary is 495, so I meet that, but obviously I don't know what that means beyond, i.e getting an II maybe. But the woman I spoke with said the lowest AIS student accepted that she could recall, or not the lowest but the average as far as she recalled was a 114 to 120 so it was fairly wide. She said I could relay my AIS on my secondary or send a separate email. Whether or not they look at it is anyone's guess."

So I'm hopeful. I also have a 118 AIS due to an F (that was retaken) dragging down my calculated GPA. I submitted with fingers crossed and have received secondary from both Erie and Bradenton, though obviously that doesn't mean much. Good luck!
 
I submitted with AIS only. Should I email them? Haven't received any emails or secondary.
 
Just wanted to share my experience with LECOM and their AIS. I applied last cycle and took the MCAT (Got less < than 500) and was told I can apply with my AIS. My AIS was a 126 which is considered "competitive" and my undergrad cGPA 3.9. Interviewed with LECOM. Did not get accepted. They told me it was because my MCAT was too low. I said I applied with an AIS of 126 and they told me even though my AIS was 126, they look more at the MCAT. (So AIS I guess is for nothing?) I asked them what the point of the AIS was then and they said they used it during COVID, but since then they rely only heavily on the MCAT.
 
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lejapremed24 said:
Just wanted to share my experience with LECOM and their AIS. I applied last cycle and took the MCAT (Got less < than 500) and was told I can apply with my AIS. My AIS was a 126 which is considered "competitive" and my undergrad cGPA 3.9. Interviewed with LECOM. Did not get accepted. They told me it was because my MCAT was too low. I said I applied with an AIS of 126 and they told me even though my AIS was 126, they look more at the MCAT. (So AIS I guess is for nothing?) I asked them what the point of the AIS was then and they said they used it during COVID, but since then they rely only heavily on the MCAT.
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I talked to a current student who had a similar AIS and applied with no MCAT and she's in year 2 at Elmira! Maybe applying with no MCAT is better if it's low?
 
Roses24 said:
I talked to a current student who had a similar AIS and applied with no MCAT and she's in year 2 at Elmira! Maybe applying with no MCAT is better if it's low?
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I think once you submit your application and put in the AMCAS ID number, schools will get the score. I don't think there is a way of omitting the test score once you take it. (Plz correct me if I'm wrong) I wish I could have that option LOL.
 
lejapremed24 said:
I think once you submit your application and put in the AMCAS ID number, schools will get the score. I don't think there is a way of omitting the test score once you take it. (Plz correct me if I'm wrong) I wish I could have that option LOL.
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I think so too! She didn't take the MCAT so no scores were released to them. I am in the same boat. Have not taken the MCAT yet. So only applying with AIS for now but no secondary or email yet.
 
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Applying Out of State
Does anyone know the admission statistics for the LECOM Bradenton campus regarding in-state vs. OOS?
 
ballenta112024 said:
Hi Everyone,

I hope this is the correct thread for my questions! Apologies in advance if not.

I submitted AACOMAS last week, last transcript arrived today, currently showing “complete” for LECOM Bradenton and Erie. Just waiting for verification.

Definitely a non-trad. I have completed 12 yrs of college while working full time in healthcare. I have a BS, MS, and a doctorate in nursing. Worked in healthcare for over 10 years, most of that in primary care in rural areas. Although I do not have my calculated GPA’s yet from AACOMAS, my undergrad GPA is 3.75 with mostly A’s in the sciences, and all A’s in the MS and doctoral programs. I have multiple references including a letter from the DO who encouraged me to apply to LECOM. My AIS is eligible per their calculator (SAT and GPA). I have not taken MCAT yet, scheduled for August.

My questions:

Does everyone receive a supplemental application from LECOM, or only qualified candidates?

And what are my chances of getting an interview with LECOM? (I understand I am in my 30’s and do not have the MCAT score on board yet… would just like to have some insight from you guys.)

Thank you!!
And good luck to everyone applying!
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Hi, there is a $50 supplemental application fee:)
 
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I haven't found anyone who posted they were admitted using an AIS score. But someone posted this back in 2016:

"I called Lake Erie about this--she said as much as you did that I cannot recall my MCAT. It is weird--the cutoff to receive secondary is 495, so I meet that, but obviously I don't know what that means beyond, i.e getting an II maybe. But the woman I spoke with said the lowest AIS student accepted that she could recall, or not the lowest but the average as far as she recalled was a 114 to 120 so it was fairly wide. She said I could relay my AIS on my secondary or send a separate email. Whether or not they look at it is anyone's guess."

So I'm hopeful. I also have a 118 AIS due to an F (that was retaken) dragging down my calculated GPA. I submitted with fingers crossed and have received secondary from both Erie and Bradenton, though obviously that doesn't mean much. Good luck!
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The average for the class that started in 2022 fall was an average 120 AIS
 
Does anyone have a status different than "Your application has been processed and will be sent to the Admissions Committee for further review. You will be notified as soon as a decision has been made."?
 
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Does anyone have a status different than "Your application has been processed and will be sent to the Admissions Committee for further review. You will be notified as soon as a decision has been made."?
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This is also what mine says.
 
lejapremed24 said:
I think once you submit your application and put in the AMCAS ID number, schools will get the score. I don't think there is a way of omitting the test score once you take it. (Plz correct me if I'm wrong) I wish I could have that option LOL.
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AACOMAS does not automatically get a new MCAT score, you have to log in to your MCAT account and give them permission to send your scores to AACOMAS
 
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