2024-2025 Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM-Bradenton)

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is there any chance of being taken off of the waitlist at this point? also is it ranked?
 
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fl3065 said:
is there any chance of being taken off of the waitlist at this point? also is it ranked?
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Yes, the WL is ranked. Attending on-campus days and submitting LOIs apparently helps a lot with getting off the WL.
 
Interviewed back in July, went to On-Campus day, sent LOI, haven’t gotten a response back :/
 
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Interviewed two months ago and still no decision
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Same. Was expecting something by now. Have they already sent post-interview rejections or do they batch those all at once? Wondering if maybe I’m stuck on that list somewhere haha.
 
How late LECOM Bradenton will conduct interviews? In other words when the interviews will end? Appreciate a reply.
 
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I’m OOS WL at LECOM-B but have an A at another DO school. LECOM-B is still my #1 choice, but the other school starts early July, so I’ll be looking at housing near this other school if I don’t hear back from LECOM-B in a week. What if they take me off WL when I’ve already secured housing? What do people do in these situations? 🙃
 
docsbt24 said:
I’m OOS WL at LECOM-B but have an A at another DO school. LECOM-B is still my #1 choice, but the other school starts early July, so I’ll be looking at housing near this other school if I don’t hear back from LECOM-B in a week. What if they take me off WL when I’ve already secured housing? What do people do in these situations? 🙃
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this is just my opinion but here it is:

first thing to consider is how much more you want LECOM-B than your other school. you have to know that for yourself, you can post on SDN if you want the experts to weigh in on your options. but that needs to be decided before you make this decision.

if it's not much more, then:
1. find your housing in a reasonable timeframe to allow you to get what you want at a price you're okay with.
2. once you secure your housing and financially commit, withdraw from LECOM-B.

if it's much more, then:
1. wait until the last minute to find housing, but understand that prices may jump since they usually do in summer and you may not be able to get what you want depending on availability. this applies to if you don't end up getting in and have to look near other school, and also if you do end up getting in and have to look near LECOM-B.
2. you hang on until you're forced to move, and then once you do, you can STILL withdraw from other school and take LECOM-B offer if LECOM starts much later, but think about the hassle that would be and if it's worth it to you.

the price of LECOM tuition may make the initial "stupid" financial decision of breaking your lease and having to pay the price financially, worth it in the long run. but you have to calculate that out yourself and also factor in the stress of moving twice and being in that craze of starting somewhere else and then switching schools if it does come to that.

personally, i was in this scenario with LECOM Erie and decided to look for housing during my accepted students weekend at my other school, and decided that once i signed my lease, i wasn't gonna mess around on waitlists anymore and i was gonna commit to my other school. i also can't move in mid-july due to personal events happening then, so i have to move in june and don't have the flexibility to wait around till july to hear back.

but you do you! there isn't a right choice if you're willing to live with the consequences of either decision. it's really a personal scenario. people have been successful and done it on both sides of the spectrum. best of luck!
 
CBass2288 said:
this is just my opinion but here it is:

first thing to consider is how much more you want LECOM-B than your other school. you have to know that for yourself, you can post on SDN if you want the experts to weigh in on your options. but that needs to be decided before you make this decision.

if it's not much more, then:
1. find your housing in a reasonable timeframe to allow you to get what you want at a price you're okay with.
2. once you secure your housing and financially commit, withdraw from LECOM-B.

if it's much more, then:
1. wait until the last minute to find housing, but understand that prices may jump since they usually do in summer and you may not be able to get what you want depending on availability. this applies to if you don't end up getting in and have to look near other school, and also if you do end up getting in and have to look near LECOM-B.
2. you hang on until you're forced to move, and then once you do, you can STILL withdraw from other school and take LECOM-B offer if LECOM starts much later, but think about the hassle that would be and if it's worth it to you.

the price of LECOM tuition may make the initial "stupid" financial decision of breaking your lease and having to pay the price financially, worth it in the long run. but you have to calculate that out yourself and also factor in the stress of moving twice and being in that craze of starting somewhere else and then switching schools if it does come to that.

personally, i was in this scenario with LECOM Erie and decided to look for housing during my accepted students weekend at my other school, and decided that once i signed my lease, i wasn't gonna mess around on waitlists anymore and i was gonna commit to my other school. i also can't move in mid-july due to personal events happening then, so i have to move in june and don't have the flexibility to wait around till july to hear back.

but you do you! there isn't a right choice if you're willing to live with the consequences of either decision. it's really a personal scenario. people have been successful and done it on both sides of the spectrum. best of luck!
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Phew what a ride this will be. I seriously appreciate your two cents/guidance because I was at a loss for words. Other school is new and probably won’t see federal loans until my 2nd or 3rd year or who knows when with how uncertain things are with the Dept of Education is right now. Gambling all around. Thanks so much for your thorough reply!
 
docsbt24 said:
Phew what a ride this will be. I seriously appreciate your two cents/guidance because I was at a loss for words. Other school is new and probably won’t see federal loans until my 2nd or 3rd year or who knows when with how uncertain things are with the Dept of Education is right now. Gambling all around. Thanks so much for your thorough reply!
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no problem. feel free to PM if you wanna talk more details
 
For the group interview aside from a dress shirt/tie, should I also wear a blazer?
 
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