2025-2026 IllinoisCOM at The Chicago School

[Jenfromtx]

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This school screens heavily. I think that they really care about mission fit and because it's the first cohort they're very specific about who they want.

 

[deleted1228948]

This school screens heavily. I think that they really care about mission fit and because it's the first cohort they're very specific about who they want.

I find that interesting. They may end up like OCOM did in 2023-2024. Being too picky for a new school doesn't bode well when more established options exist

 

[futurebrowndoctor]

Completed my secondary for this school back in August and no word from the school yet. Starting to lose hope

 

[Fossilasdf]

I find that interesting. They may end up like OCOM did in 2023-2024. Being too picky for a new school doesn't bode well when more established options exist

What happened with OCOM that year?

 

[The Premed Geek]

This school screens heavily. I think that they really care about mission fit and because it's the first cohort they're very specific about who they want.

Do they really screen heavily? I thought they’re have a recommended score.

 

[deleted1228948]

What happened with OCOM that year?

Had to accept students they rejected pre/post-II due to being so picky

While every med school has a mission fit, newer ones shouldn’t be so picky because applicants will generally pick an established option over a new school

 

[The Premed Geek]

Finally got a secondary

 

[Napolitano17]

Whats ur stats???

Finally got a secondary

 

[opaqueglass]

Oos, Secondary submitted 10/13, II 12/1

 

[coarsedeadbolt]

OOS, secondary submitted 9/2, II 12/1

 

[toomanyproblems]

+1 OOS II on 12/1, secondary submitted on 9/29

 

[BananaLeela]

+1 OOS II today! I submitted sometime early August.

 

[whichbreath]

+1 OOS II (received 12/11/25) complete 10/15

 

[Jenfromtx]

FYI, waitlist is moving. I was accepted off the WL, but will decline the A. Good luck all!

 

[LuckyDr2Be]

+OOS II today, Secondary Submitted 9/9

 

[margho]

has anyone gotten offers yet? Also if anyone has interviewed yet, is it more MMI style or general questions?

 

[wysdoc]

has anyone gotten offers yet? Also if anyone has interviewed yet, is it more MMI style or general questions?

yes - and read the page before this to see answers to both your questions

 

[DoneWithDolls]

has anyone gotten offers yet? Also if anyone has interviewed yet, is it more MMI style or general questions?

General questions. They do read your applications and secondaries prior, so be prepared to answer any questions pertaining to them

 

[ChicagoPreMed.]

has anyone gotten offers yet? Also if anyone has interviewed yet, is it more MMI style or general questions?

So there are people that got offers, and someone mentioned that the waitlist is moving.
The interview is ~6-8 questions depending on the time that you have for the interview, general questions.

 

[ChicagoPreMed.]

I know Jen mentioned that the waitlist is moving, but is it moving for anyone else?
Would love to know, I got waitlisted ~ late November and hoping for an A!

 

[purplegirl500]

Anyone not get a secondary? Unsure if it’s worth it to email and ask lol

 

[wysdoc]

Anyone not get a secondary? Unsure if it’s worth it to email and ask lol

No, be patient

 

[LuckyDr2Be]

Giving up my interview spot. Good luck

 

[kyokushinking117]

Anyone not get a secondary? Unsure if it’s worth it to email and ask lol

Haven't gotten one yet, but hopefully soon.

 

[buickdemolisher]

OOS II!

 

[archeault]

OOS II +1

 

[hahhnhk2621]

Anyone not get a secondary? Unsure if it’s worth it to email and ask lol

Nope not yet, I feel so hopless but I rly want to attend this school and be a part of the inaugural class :/

 

[lion74]

Does anyone know when the start date for IllinoisCOM will be?

 

[quietprophet]

Any Dec interviewees hear back yet?

 

[BananaLeela]

Does anyone know when the start date for IllinoisCOM will be?

I can't see a specific date, but in the online brochure they sent me when I received my Interview Invite, it looks like from the curriculum chart sometime mid-July.

 

[cheesegirl02]

i am interviewing tmrw afternoon, any advice/tips would be appreciated, thanks!!

 

[weaselkindly]

+1 OOS II but I withdrew from consideration

 

[BananaLeela]

OOS waitlist just now.

 

[margho]

same^ i thought i did real well

 

[BananaLeela]

same^ i thought i did real well

I hear ya. I really want to stay in the Midwest.

 

[futuredoc(hopefully)]

OOS waitlist just now.

when was your interview?

 

[BananaLeela]

when was your interview?

January 14th.

 

[soontobedoctor11]

+1 OOS II- got the notification 1/13/26

 

[lux.doc]

What was the interview like?

 

[leo_thelion]

+ IS II! Secondary submitted on 10/25

 

[podandplants]

+OOS II

 

[futurebrowndoctor]

Also +OOS II. Secondary submitted 8/21

 

[Jenfromtx]

What was the interview like?

The interview here is very conversational but they do ask about ethical scenarios. Very standard stuff that you should be able to answer easily and just talk about your experience and relax. In the end I am attending a different school but the interview here was one of the more relaxed.

 

[futuredoc(hopefully)]

has anyone from 1/20 heard back? or know when we will?

 

[Bebsikola]

Has anyone here applied in October (or later) and received an interview invite? Illinois COM is one of my top choices, and I'm feeling hopeless day by day.

 

[futuredoc(hopefully)]

Has anyone here applied in October (or later) and received an interview invite? Illinois COM is one of my top choices, and I'm feeling hopeless day by day.

i submitted secondary 11/8 and received ii 12/23

 

[archeault]

+1 OOS WL – interviewed 1/29.

 

[abcdog.lover!]

Did the majority of the applicants get waitlisted? Or rejected

 

[peach123]

Did the majority of the applicants get waitlisted? Or rejected

@DoctorDean it seems like a lot of students are getting waitlisted. Is this because it’s a new school or is it an average amount of waitlisted students? Is there a way to see where students are placed on the waitlist in order to plan? Do you expect that there will be waitlist movement?

 

[The Premed Geek]

are they still sending out II?