AACOMAS verification time for really late APP????

[kg062008]

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Hi, I was thinking about submitting my primary app maybe tomorrow. But since it is so late in the season, what would verification time be quicker? I wouldn't be applying if I didn't have a state school that strongly preferred in state applicants. I also called and the said the class is only about half full. SO I hoping If I apply now, primary is verified by mid January, secondary is done by late January, with maybe an interview in February? Is this realistic?

 

[willen101383]

Hi, I was thinking about submitting my primary app maybe tomorrow. But since it is so late in the season, what would verification time be quicker? I wouldn't be applying if I didn't have a state school that strongly preferred in state applicants. I also called and the said the class is only about half full. SO I hoping If I apply now, primary is verified by mid January, secondary is done by late January, with maybe an interview in February? Is this realistic?

No it is not realistic, and no verification time likely wont be any quicker. Why did you wait so long? No MD acceptance so you are going for DO last minute? If your stats are great you have a longshot, but if your stats are borderline or lower you are most likely out of luck.

 

[Iliketoytles]

Verification may be faster since there are less applications for AACOMAS to process because of how late in the app season it is. Be sure to pre-write your secondary (prompts can be found on SDN if you use Search).

I'm sure you understand your chances, so I won't go into that. Just make sure you aren't wasting any time in getting this app out and your secondaries/LOR submitted.

 

[DrWily]

Maybe you'll get lucky, but no, most likely not. Schools were already filling up February interview slots back in November. At best, you may get an interview late march-april.

This is highly speculative, so don't take my word for it... but judging from the pace of interview scheduling, they set up potential interview dates a month or two in advance.

 

[YiSheng]

Hi, I was thinking about submitting my primary app maybe tomorrow. But since it is so late in the season, what would verification time be quicker? I wouldn't be applying if I didn't have a state school that strongly preferred in state applicants. I also called and the said the class is only about half full. SO I hoping If I apply now, primary is verified by mid January, secondary is done by late January, with maybe an interview in February? Is this realistic?

Why not save your money and apply next cycle on June 1st? That way, you don't have to change your PS nor try to get new letters. You will be in a much better position too.

 

[Prncssbuttercup]

I wouldn't do it, not worth it at this point... A friend of mine had a 3.97 and a 40 mcat and applied this late and had ONE interview where he was accepted... If you don't have perfect stats, it's not worth it

 

[willen101383]

I wouldn't do it, not worth it at this point... A friend of mine had a 3.97 and a 40 mcat and applied this late and had ONE interview where he was accepted... If you don't have perfect stats, it's not worth it

I love these types of threads (that take place every year this time). I just read them as "Guys my stats are borderline and I didnt get any MD invites, can I still try to take a seat from the people who actually took the DO route seriously and applied early?"

No you cant most likely.

 

[Prncssbuttercup]

Exactly...

 

[toxicwombat]

Hi, I was thinking about submitting my primary app maybe tomorrow. But since it is so late in the season, what would verification time be quicker? I wouldn't be applying if I didn't have a state school that strongly preferred in state applicants. I also called and the said the class is only about half full. SO I hoping If I apply now, primary is verified by mid January, secondary is done by late January, with maybe an interview in February? Is this realistic?

I submitted mine last week and it was verified by the following day.

Doesn't hurt to try, and it's good practice at the very least. Just don't apply to 20+ schools and blow a bunch of money.

I think it's sad how everyone here assumes we're failed-MD-applicants not taking DO seriously.

For me, the decision was very simple: unusual circumstances came up. I'm still planning to apply to a bunch of DO schools in June (that was always the plan) but If I *do* get offered a spot at the locations I applied to this year, I'll start a year early. There's nothing to lose besides some cash I would have blown on beer, and *potentially* a lot to gain.

The simple answer to your question is this: apply but realize your odds are obviously lower than if you'd applied earlier. Anything else offered as "helpful advice" is pure speculation.

 

[willen101383]

I submitted mine last week and it was verified by the following day.

Doesn't hurt to try, and it's good practice at the very least. Just don't apply to 20+ schools and blow a bunch of money.

I think it's sad how everyone here assumes we're failed-MD-applicants not taking DO seriously.

For me, the decision was very simple: unusual circumstances came up. I'm still planning to apply to a bunch of DO schools in June (that was always the plan) but If I *do* get offered a spot at the locations I applied to this year, I'll start a year early. There's nothing to lose besides some cash I would have blown on beer, and *potentially* a lot to gain.

The simple answer to your question is this: apply but realize your odds are obviously lower than if you'd applied earlier. Anything else offered as "helpful advice" is pure speculation.

I know you havent been around this site to see this happen...but Ive been a poster here since 2004 and this happens year after year after year. Sure maybe the occasional person may have some "unusual circumstances" come up 😕 that suddenly makes them decide to apply last minute to DO schools...but the vast majority are people who havent gotten MD invites (maybe thought they were too good for DO) and end up freaking out and applying DO last minute like this. Its just how things happen here. Not judging anyone for what they do just calling a spade a spade. And if you read any of my posts on the DO pathway, im probably one of the most outspoken ANTI DO, DO students here...so I couldnt care less if people want to apply DO because they couldnt get into an MD school.

 

[kg062008]

I submitted mine last week and it was verified by the following day.

Doesn't hurt to try, and it's good practice at the very least. Just don't apply to 20+ schools and blow a bunch of money.

I think it's sad how everyone here assumes we're failed-MD-applicants not taking DO seriously.

For me, the decision was very simple: unusual circumstances came up. I'm still planning to apply to a bunch of DO schools in June (that was always the plan) but If I *do* get offered a spot at the locations I applied to this year, I'll start a year early. There's nothing to lose besides some cash I would have blown on beer, and *potentially* a lot to gain.

The simple answer to your question is this: apply but realize your odds are obviously lower than if you'd applied earlier. Anything else offered as "helpful advice" is pure speculation.

Thanks your post was the most helpful. I have 2 MD interviews in February. "Take the DO route seriously?" 95% of the people who are in DO schools would be at an MD school if they could get into one.

 

[Prncssbuttercup]

I only applied to MD schools that were in-state in MN because there are no DO schools in MN... The rest I applied to were DO... I agree with OMM and want to learn it... I also agree with the principles...

 

[willen101383]

Thanks your post was the most helpful. I have 2 MD interviews in February. "Take the DO route seriously?" 95% of the people who are in DO schools would be at an MD school if they could get into one.

Taking the DO route seriously means applying early like everyone else and not waiting till the last minute hoping to scrouge a spot from someone who actually had the forethought to apply early.

I personally didnt apply to any MD schools. So your aforementioned statement doesnt include me. However, since being a DO student for 2 years now I wish I did. Take that as you may.

 

[FrkyBgStok]

Thanks your post was the most helpful. I have 2 MD interviews in February. "Take the DO route seriously?" 95% of the people who are in DO schools would be at an MD school if they could get into one.

This post cracks me up. "Screw the numerous posts from established members who have been around, one guy says what I want to hear, so I am a go."

Good luck. Hopefully you have some luck.

 

[willen101383]

This post cracks me up. "Screw the numerous posts from established members who have been around, one guy says what I want to hear, so I am a go."

Good luck. Hopefully you have some luck.

Come on u know that the less time you have been a member/the younger u are/the earlier along you are in your career, the more you know about med school/residency. 😀

 

[toxicwombat]

Come on u know that the less time you have been a member/the younger u are/the earlier along you are in your career, the more you know about med school/residency. 😀

Relax, I wasn't trying to say I understood the system better than you or anything along those lines. And I completely understand your point about a lot of MD applicants freaking out and thinking "oh **** I'd better apply to DO as back-up"... but you know what, I'm sure that sort of attitude comes across at interviews (or at least I'd like to think so).

My main point -- and I realize my low post count does nothing to boost my "cred" -- was that it doesn't *hurt* to try. And it's wrong to assume that all of us late-applicants don't take the DO pathway seriously (even if that is indeed true for a great percentage).

Hopefully this makes sense. Again, I wasn't trying to start an argument or claim that late-applicants are treated the same as early-applicants. I just think he may as well apply regardless.

PS: for the sake of disclosure, I have not applied to a single MD school.

 

[FrkyBgStok]

Come on u know that the less time you have been a member/the younger u are/the earlier along you are in your career, the more you know about med school/residency. 😀

So true. Haha.

Relax, I wasn't trying to say I understood the system better than you or anything along those lines. And I completely understand your point about a lot of MD applicants freaking out and thinking "oh **** I'd better apply to DO as back-up"... but you know what, I'm sure that sort of attitude comes across at interviews (or at least I'd like to think so).

My main point -- and I realize my low post count does nothing to boost my "cred" -- was that it doesn't *hurt* to try. And it's wrong to assume that all of us late-applicants don't take the DO pathway seriously (even if that is indeed true for a great percentage).

Hopefully this makes sense. Again, I wasn't trying to start an argument or claim that late-applicants are treated the same as early-applicants. I just think he may as well apply regardless.

PS: for the sake of disclosure, I have not applied to a single MD school.

I see what you are trying to argue, but in many cases it does hurt to try mainly because the odds are very low, but your app will still get looked at. Then next year when you apply (well in 6 months), the PS is the same, the LORs are the same and you have negligible positive changes to your app so schools may say, "wow, this guy doesn't really want it because he didn't do crap to change." They won't necessarily look at the dates, they will look at the lack of change. And because of the odds, this is likely to happen, and add on the fact that most of don't have multiple LORs from many professors and doctors, we need to reuse everything. Also, I am not made of money. In this case, it does hurt to try.

And just going with odds, this time of year brings out the people willen was talking about, so sorry everyone gets lumped together, but the non-panicking DO serious applicant is extremely rare in the december apps.

 

[willen101383]

Relax, I wasn't trying to say I understood the system better than you or anything along those lines. And I completely understand your point about a lot of MD applicants freaking out and thinking "oh **** I'd better apply to DO as back-up"... but you know what, I'm sure that sort of attitude comes across at interviews (or at least I'd like to think so).

My main point -- and I realize my low post count does nothing to boost my "cred" -- was that it doesn't *hurt* to try. And it's wrong to assume that all of us late-applicants don't take the DO pathway seriously (even if that is indeed true for a great percentage).

Hopefully this makes sense. Again, I wasn't trying to start an argument or claim that late-applicants are treated the same as early-applicants. I just think he may as well apply regardless.

PS: for the sake of disclosure, I have not applied to a single MD school.

Yeah I shouldnt lump everyone together. I apologize if you arent one of these people, but I am sure you can easily see why one would draw that conclusion.

 

[dntke1518]

Thanks your post was the most helpful. I have 2 MD interviews in February. "Take the DO route seriously?" 95% of the people who are in DO schools would be at an MD school if they could get into one.

Thank you for that stat!

This post cracks me up. "Screw the numerous posts from established members who have been around, one guy says what I want to hear, so I am a go."

Good luck. Hopefully you have some luck.

👍

But in all seriousness OP, if you have the funds to apply with a less probable chance of getting in then go for it, otherwise it would behoove you to wait and apply early next cycle.

 

[toxicwombat]

FrkyBgStok, willen -- thanks for the replies! You bring up some good points I hadn't even considered. Regardless, I'll let you know if I hear back from any of the schools.

 

[CopToEM]

I didn't read all of the replies but for what it's worth a friend of mine submitted his app a couple weeks ago and was verified the next day.