2025-2026 Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM-PA)

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I know I am a little late but is it still worth applying right now? Maybe in a week or two?

 

[bonesaw420]

I know I am a little late but is it still worth applying right now? Maybe in a week or two?

totally still worth it! Obviously earlier is better, but plenty of people who apply even into October get accepted. If the fee is manageable, I'd say it's super worth it if you'd want to go here

 

[notEinstein]

I know I am a little late but is it still worth applying right now? Maybe in a week or two?

The school hasn’t even woken up yet to start this cycle 😂.

Not a single II given.

 

[Aspiring-IR-Doc]

Is it worth applying this late? OOS LM 68.50

 

[MasterOogway]

Is it worth applying this late? OOS LM 68.50

Yes

 

[Kobeleo62]

Is it worth applying this late? OOS LM 68.50

It's still early for DO schools

 

[fenrisinfinite]

Any IIs? Cycle Track shows someone receiving an II

 

[MasterOogway]

Any IIs? Cycle Track shows someone receiving an II

I think that was an error because no one else heard.

 

[notEinstein]

Any IIs? Cycle Track shows someone receiving an II

People lie.

 

[doctor10111]

Has anyone not got a secondary yet?

 

[MasterOogway]

Has anyone not got a secondary yet?

They don’t have a secondary just the payment portal.

 

[sunshine413]

Does anyone know if they start sending interview invites this month?

 

[MasterOogway]

Does anyone know if they start sending interview invites this month?

They sent IIs in July last year so we don’t know because clearly it’s a diff timeline this year.

 

[wizard678]

some are reporting II on admit

 

[doctor10111]

Is there a portal login or anything where we track our status? Or not for this school

 

[notEinstein]

some are reporting II on admit

Just saw those.

High stat folks that can almost assuredly go MD. One was a 519, 4.0 or something like that.

 

[MasterOogway]

Is there a portal login or anything where we track our status? Or not for this school

Yea it’s where you submitted the payment. Actually one of the best portals of any schools I applied to.

 

[TheHealingTouch]

Just saw those.

High stat folks that can almost assuredly go MD. One was a 519, 4.0 or something like that.

I did some research, and I read that medical schools make these kind of people compete with each other if you know what I mean. Alot of schools with lower metrics do accept them, but may turn them down for the fact they may seem like someone who is using their school as a backup. What ends up happening is, they have to compete with other high stat students to higher tier schools. Not sure if this is absolute facts, but it makes sense on an administrative level (for the sake of filling seats etc.).

 

[premed 2025-26]

In state II received 9/03, LM 70, app submitted 7/02

 

[Yourfuturedoctor999]

The actual reason why DO's take the high stats is because of the deposit money, because they know in the end that the high stat dude is going to an MD so might as well milk them. Unfortunately, that sucks for low stats applicants but business is business, thats why low stats mainly see movement later down the cycle

 

[TheHealingTouch]

In state II received 9/03, LM 70, app submitted 7/02

I see, so they started!

 

[notEinstein]

The actual reason why DO's take the high stats is because of the deposit money, because they know in the end that the high stat dude is going to an MD so might as well milk them. Unfortunately, that sucks for low stats applicants but business is business, thats why low stats mainly see movement later down the cycle

That doesn't make any sense. Most schools deposit money is refundable?

 

[Kobeleo62]

That doesn't make any sense. Most schools deposit money is refundable.

Nope, MD schools usually refund deposits. Most DO schools deposits are more expensive and nonrefundable.

 

[Mayajae]

That doesn't make any sense. Most schools deposit money is refundable.

It's true they do interview high stat applicants early for deposit money. Most DO school charge $1k to $2k for deposit and are nonrefundable. PCOM charges $250 so it's on the lower end but still higher than most MD schools.

 

[notEinstein]

PCOM charges $250 so it's on the lower end but still higher than most MD schools.

Nope, MD schools usually refund deposits. Most DO schools deposits are more expensive and nonrefundable.

I stand corrected. I’m used to MD policies.

thanks to you both

 

[TheHealingTouch]

It's true they do interview high stat applicants early for deposit money. Most DO school charge $1k to $2k for deposit and are nonrefundable. PCOM charges $250 so it's on the lower end but still higher than most MD schools.

I wonder if it is because PCOM has a lower turnover rate than many DOs. I know some that charge over 1k that tend to have a very low acceptance to offer ratio.

 

[chattechatte]

last years app cycle was pcom's first class to begin in june, so i wonder if it is delayed compared to previous years since they are adjusting to a different academic calendar

 

[TheHealingTouch]

last years app cycle was pcom's first class to begin in june, so i wonder if it is delayed compared to previous years since they are adjusting to a different academic calendar

They did talk about a different academic cycle this year.

 

[StayPositive23]

+1 OOS II, Submitted Secondary Fee 07/09

 

[TK1121]

+1 IS II

 

[hippo_cat]

+1 IS II

Do you mind sharing your stats or when you submitted payment?

 

[psblstnr]

is it normal to be in initial review since 8/15?

 

[MasterOogway]

is it normal to be in initial review since 8/15?

Yea it took like 5 weeks for me to get out of it.

 

[psblstnr]

Yea it took like 5 weeks for me to get out of it.

Thanks, Georgia campus moved to faculty review in one day.

 

[livingnotforthis]

It says on mine operations and applicant review. Is there a stage after that? Hoping to get an II.

 

[MasterOogway]

It says on mine operations and applicant review. Is there a stage after that? Hoping to get an II.

Never heard of that. Maybe it means iI

 

[PreMedRetro]

It says on mine operations and applicant review. Is there a stage after that? Hoping to get an II.

Mine has been like that for months.

 

[psblstnr]

It says on mine operations and applicant review. Is there a stage after that? Hoping to get an II.

this is my GA status:

this is my PA status:

 

[doctor10111]

yea im on that stage too .. been there for a while

 

[TheHealingTouch]

this is my GA status:
View attachment 408959
this is my PA status:

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Oh gosh just checked. I applied to all 3 campuses, and now it's all changed to the first picture! I'm scared lol!

 

[MasterOogway]

Oh gosh just checked. I applied to all 3 campuses, and now it's all changed to the first picture! I'm scared lol!

I had the first pic for 8 months last cycle.

 

[TheHealingTouch]

I had the first pic for 8 months last cycle.

Aww man lol. Medical school really helping us grow in grit.

 

[futurefrenchdr]

Hello! I'm a current M3 at this school and am happy to answer any questions. Best of luck to everyone!

 

[TheHealingTouch]

Hello! I'm a current M3 at this school and am happy to answer any questions. Best of luck to everyone!

Thank you! I will definitely ask you some questions as the cycle goes along!

 

[pigvomit]

Hello Everybody
How much is the secondary fee?
Thanks

 

[MasterOogway]

Hello Everybody
How much is the secondary fee?
Thanks

75 for south Ga and PA combined
Another 75 for GA

 

[HotBoot]

+1 OOS II LM 75. Secondary fee paid on 7/28. Anyone have any experience or tips with the interview process? Is this a group interview?

Is there any real impact on admissions going in person vs virtually?

 

[TheguythatdrivesEVs]

+1 OOS II LM 75. Secondary fee paid on 7/28. Anyone have any experience or tips with the interview process? Is this a group interview?

Is there any real impact on admissions going in person vs virtually?

brother you have an LM of 75 I think any DO school would love to have you

 

[StayPositive23]

The itinerary for this interview only mentions the welcome meeting at the beginning and then a personal interview, so is it just a straight one-on-one interview for this school then? Standard preparation with interview questions and all? Any tips from you guys?

 

[prb345]

is anyone else’s portal on the interview stage but not received any emails? Is this normal or does this mean I have an interview?