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[purplegirl500]

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My application was verified 2 weeks ago, how long does it take for them to send out their secondary?

 

[zyndabad]

I did my interview today! Was short just a 2 panel interview, nothing crazy. The interviewers did say its 2-3 months for a response, which feels absurd.

 

[The Premed Geek]

My application was verified 2 weeks ago, how long does it take for them to send out their secondary?

I was verified about a month ago and still didnt hear anything yet. I am not sure how long it could take.

 

[Jenfromtx]

Took a little over a month for me to get a secondary and then 2 months for a II.

 

[PicklePenguinParty]

Still haven't received a secondary 🙁 App was verified with them on 8/19. Anyone else?

 

[Jenfromtx]

Interview was very conversational. Anatomy will be hybrid modality, but no live cadaver. PM me with any questions.

 

[deleted1224323]

How long did it take to get a secondary after submitting primary? I just submitted today

 

[BananaLeela]

How long did it take to get a secondary after submitting primary? I just submitted today

It seems quite variable so far. I received mine 1 day after submitting, but haven't received an interview invite yet. And others have waited a few days to a few weeks for their secondaries after submitting.

 

[Saiah]

How long after submitting a secondary did you get an II?

 

[LilLymphNode]

Just wanted to see if anyone else is in the same situation. I submitted my secondary back in mid-July, but my portal still shows “Completed” instead of “Under Review.” I’ll be hitting the three-month mark next week. I’m really excited about this school, so I’m curious if others are experiencing the same thing! (LM 66.3)

 

[BananaLeela]

Just wanted to see if anyone else is in the same situation. I submitted my secondary back in mid-July, but my portal still shows “Completed” instead of “Under Review.” I’ll be hitting the three-month mark next week. I’m really excited about this school, so I’m curious if others are experiencing the same thing! (LM 66.3)

Same here. I want to interview there so badly!

 

[chicagopackerfan]

IS A!

 

[zyndabad]

IS A!

when did you II?

 

[ninjanooodle]

IS A! (10/14)

 

[chicagopackerfan]

when did you II?

9/16

 

[Saiah]

IS A!

CONGRATULATIONS!!

 

[Saiah]

IS A! (10/14)

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

 

[zyndabad]

OOS R didnt rlly wanna go there anyways not too bad

 

[dcgirl21432]

OOS post II-R, really heartbroken, i really enjoyed the interview process and wanted to build new roots in chicago (my dad grew up there and we even talked about moving back there as a family). i'm kind of gutted. 🥲

 

[deleted1212329]

OOS post II-R, really heartbroken, i really enjoyed the interview process and wanted to build new roots in chicago (my dad grew up there and we even talked about moving back there as a family). i'm kind of gutted. 🥲

Its ok, it was a new school anyway

 

[Saiah]

For those who got accepted, how long did it take for you to hear back after your interview? I interviewed and I’m nervous. I really want to go there.

 

[Jenfromtx]

Interviewed 10/2, waitlisted today OOS

 

[MaroonScrubs]

Out of state waitlist today
Interviewed on 10/8

Congrats to anyone who received positive news!

 

[hahhnhk2621]

Has anyone recived a secondary recently?

 

[The Premed Geek]

Has anyone recived a secondary recently?

I haven’t. Still waiting

 

[LilLymphNode]

II OOS

 

[hahhnhk2621]

Okay same... hoping for something soon!!!

 

[Jenfromtx]

Good luck ya'll. I was sad to be wailisted bc this school seems to be such a good fit. I'm rooting for all of you!

 

[dochopeful2026]

Good luck ya'll. I was sad to be wailisted bc this school seems to be such a good fit. I'm rooting for all of

Best of luck on the rest of your apps!

 

[Napolitano17]

My application got sent September 22nd and was verified that day i still have not got a secondary application is this honestly a rejection?

 

[hahhnhk2621]

My application got sent September 22nd and was verified that day i still have not got a secondary application is this honestly a rejection?

I submitted my primary app, first week of July. I have still not recieved a seconday 🙁

 

[kyokushinking117]

I submitted my primary app, first week of July. I have still not recieved a seconday 🙁

Same here. Kinda nervous 🙁

 

[DoneWithDolls]

Got waitlisted today, interviewed 3 weeks ago. No hard feelings.

 

[LilLymphNode]

OOS Waitlist

 

[ilovecats13]

OOS A. Will most likely decline. Asked in my interview if they offer scholarships and was told idk. Not feeling too great about this school.

 

[Saiah]

Got waitlisted today, interviewed 3 weeks ago. No hard feelings.

Sorry to hear. When did you interview? Good luck on your other applications btw! You can still get accepted from the waitlist. I interviewed 10/15 and still waiting for a response.

 

[Saiah]

OOS A. Will most likely decline. Asked in my interview if they offer scholarships and was told idk. Not feeling too great about this school.

When did you interview?

 

[Saiah]

Got waitlisted today, interviewed 3 weeks ago. No hard feelings.

Did they send you an email update or updated the portal?

 

[LilLymphNode]

Did they send you an email update or updated the portal?

Both, but I found out through an email.

 

[LilLymphNode]

OOS A. Will most likely decline. Asked in my interview if they offer scholarships and was told idk. Not feeling too great about this school.

I asked the same question. They told me straight no. HOWEVER, they did mention that you can get federal loans (which is a great thing for a brand new school)

 

[DoneWithDolls]

Sorry to hear. When did you interview? Good luck on your other applications btw! You can still get accepted from the waitlist. I interviewed 10/15 and still waiting for a response.

I actually interviewed that day. You didn't hear back yet?

 

[ilovecats13]

When did you interview?

10/21

 

[RamblingPremed]

Okay same... hoping for something soon!!!

Wait, I thought once you submitted all of there requirements you automatically got a secondary? Am I missing something?

 

[hahhnhk2621]

Wait, I thought once you submitted all of there requirements you automatically got a secondary? Am I missing something?

Wait really?!?!?!! I have not received anything, and I submitted everything a longgggg time ago :/

 

[Jenfromtx]

Wait really?!?!?!! I have not received anything, and I submitted everything a longgggg time ago :/

Not my understanding.

 

[RamblingPremed]

Not my understanding.

So they are selectively sending secondaries? Wait, just confirmed on their site "Based on the qualifications of your application with AACOMAS, you may be invited to complete IllinoisCOM’s Secondary Application on our website." Completely missed that! They are pre-screening then!

 

[Napolitano17]

I give up on this school its been 2 months and still no secondary

 

[The Premed Geek]

Wait really?!?!?!! I have not received anything, and I submitted everything a longgggg time ago :/

same nothing yet.

 

[The Premed Geek]

I give up on this school its been 2 months and still no secondary

exactly its been a little over 2 months for me and still nothing.

 

[Napolitano17]

exactly its been a little over 2 months for me and still nothing.

What was your MCAT if u dont mind me asking