2023-2024 Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM-PA)

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Would you mind sharing your stats or what you did after being waitlisted?
I submitted an update letter of some things I didn't discuss in my interview or application like presentations at conventions on more sociocultural research I completed and advocacy work I did in my state and DC. For my stats: my MCAT score was around 500, I have thousands of hours worth of volunteer work, I got a master's degree, and my direct healthcare extracurriculars were around 250 hours.
 
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anyone with access to the class group me know how many people are in it? good luck to those of us still in waitlist purgatory
 
Hello everyone! I've been a lurker these past few months but I'm truly blessed to say that I got off the waitlist this morning! I got a call and a voicemail with an update on my portal. I interviewed on 5/8 and got waitlisted during the week of May. Thank you all for what you do to keep everyone updated on the progress of applications, it truly is helpful. I am praying for everyone's success and that you all hear good news soon!

Congratulations!!!
 
For the waitlist— Has admissions been calling only in the morning, or can you expect to be called/emailed at any point in the day?
Some people get a call, some don't. I checked my portal before I went to bed and saw the 4th enrollment tab and that's how I knew i got the A. I never got a call or update email because I opened my portal before they sent their email notifications. What I suggest is literally just checking your portal once when you wake up and once before you go to bed.
 
Omg. Still in shock a little ~ +1 A off the WL today! I got a call this morning (which I missed by a second. I shook so much as I waited for the vm to load. They were still leaving as I tried to open it hah).
Interviewed 5/22, WL 6/13, A 7/10! Just enough time to give my job notice.
Still much hope my friends! I hope to see you there <3
 
Omg. Still in shock a little ~ +1 A off the WL today! I got a call this morning (which I missed by a second. I shook so much as I waited for the vm to load. They were still leaving as I tried to open it hah).
Interviewed 5/22, WL 6/13, A 7/10! Just enough time to give my job notice.
Still much hope my friends! I hope to see you there <3
congratulations!!!
 
Congratulations! What were your stats or what did you do after getting waitlisted? I’m trying to see what they are looking for at this point in the process
Omg. Still in shock a little ~ +1 A off the WL today! I got a call this morning (which I missed by a second. I shook so much as I waited for the vm to load. They were still leaving as I tried to open it hah).
Interviewed 5/22, WL 6/13, A 7/10! Just enough time to give my job notice.
Still much hope my friends! I hope to see you there <3!
 
Omg. Still in shock a little ~ +1 A off the WL today! I got a call this morning (which I missed by a second. I shook so much as I waited for the vm to load. They were still leaving as I tried to open it hah).
Interviewed 5/22, WL 6/13, A 7/10! Just enough time to give my job notice.
Still much hope my friends! I hope to see you there QUOTE]

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Congratulations! What were your stats or what did you do after getting waitlisted? I’m trying to see what they are looking for at this point in the process
My stats were kinda low. 506 MCAT, 3.3 science and cGPA, 3.8 grad GPA (not SMP, just a MSc), 3.8 PB (but not a lot of credits and half online). Two weeks after being WL'd, I sent a letter of intent. I included what I have done since applying, which was some community stuff and some more courses (including a pre-req I still had not taken), and a new job. Let's hear it for holistic reviews 🙂
 
Omg. Still in shock a little ~ +1 A off the WL today! I got a call this morning (which I missed by a second. I shook so much as I waited for the vm to load. They were still leaving as I tried to open it hah).
Interviewed 5/22, WL 6/13, A 7/10! Just enough time to give my job notice.
Still much hope my friends! I hope to see you there <3
Hey congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!! 🎉🎊🍾🎈
 
Anyone have access to the groupme, would you be able to add me? Thanks!!
 
any updates or movement recently?? anyone know about how many spots are left at this time?? not sure how anyone would have this info but worth a shot asking LMAO
idk how many people are in the groupme, but comparing the fb group to previous years (really not an accurate marker lol), I wanna say there's at least 10 spots left (delulu speaking here)
 
idk how many people are in the groupme, but comparing the fb group to previous years (really not an accurate marker lol), I wanna say there's at least 10 spots left (delulu speaking here)
anything to keep the hope alive!
 
A OFF THE WL JUST NOW!!!!!! received the call while in a patient room and immediately burst into tears upon listening to the voicemail. Call came at 3:21pm Interview 5/14 WL 5/29
CONGRATULATIONS!! so proud and happy for you, you DESERVE this
 
I’m a current M2 and got someone to send me the link for your class GroupMe! DM me and I’ll send it you.
 
I know there's still movement until the first day of classes, but realistically what should I expect given that WL As have slowed down to 1-2 ppl a week now? I might as well reapply right
 
I know there's still movement until the first day of classes, but realistically what should I expect given that WL As have slowed down to 1-2 ppl a week now? I might as well reapply right
I would prepare to reapply but not loose hope. I did the same thing for this and last cycle when summer hit.
 
I would prepare to reapply but not loose hope. I did the same thing for this and last cycle when summer hit.
thank you 🙁 im tired boss
would this affect my current app at all? like if admissions sees that I've applied for the current cycle would they be less inclined to give me an A off the WL?
 
thank you 🙁 im tired boss
would this affect my current app at all? like if admissions sees that I've applied for the current cycle would they be less inclined to give me an A off the WL?
On the contrary, I know at PCOM your perseverance and determination plays a positive factor depending on your individual application of course. I applied multiple times 3+
 
On the contrary, I know at PCOM your perseverance and determination plays a positive factor depending on your individual application of course. I applied multiple times 3+
this is my 2nd time applying, I'm hoping that they're able to see that on their end as I did mention it in my LOI. I told myself that hopefully I'd hear back by the end of the month, but now that the month's almost over it's so difficult to keep my hopes up! I'm sending my new app off for verification soon, it just sucks to possibly go another year without matriculating 🙁

positive vibes and good luck to the few of us still on the WL! I hope we all get a spot this year <3
 
Hello! anyone has access to the group me link?
futurefrenchdr above will DM it to you. when you get in, could you post how many ppl are in it? I just wanna know if they've already reached full class size LOL
 
For those of you who applied to both locations, should I expect a secondary from both locations on the same day? Or will I only get one and pay the one fee for both? (If I get one of course!)
 
That means you got accepted (99% sure) All the information has to load in
Hi ik this is a year after lol but did you have that too before you got in? I also have the same thing now but just one drop down menu at 7 bars and "Withdrawal: Accepted offer at other PCOM Location"
 
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