ATSU/KCOM (Kirksville) Discussion thread 2008-2009

[jwales]

This was probably already answered, but: about how long did it take for admissions to let you know whether you were accepted or not? I have my interview the 16th and am SUPER excited ... it sounds like everyone had a pleasant experience too

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[MossPoh]

About a week at the max.

 

[307Doc]

This was probably already answered, but: about how long did it take for admissions to let you know whether you were accepted or not? I have my interview the 16th and am SUPER excited ... it sounds like everyone had a pleasant experience too

Admissions works darn quick here at KCOM. I interviewed on a Friday and was told the following Wednesday. So you should know the Wed or Thurs after your interview. Good Luck.

 

[JagerDO]

I'm working on my secondary for KCOM and was wondering what you put in the clinical experience section. Did you copy your response from AACOMAS or come up with a new explanation for the activities? Thanks!

 

[Proctodoc]

I interviewed just this Monday, Oct. 13th and got a call from Linda around 2:00pm today and I was at work with my boss a foot from me, but I snuck my phone into the hallway and called right back. "We would like to offer you a seat in our class" just made me speechlessly happy! What quick turnaround time too! I don't remember what I said to her, all I remember was thinking that I'm officially going to go to some med school next fall. Yes!!!

 

[umean2tellme]

I interviewed just this Monday, Oct. 13th and got a call from Linda around 2:00pm today and I was at work with my boss a foot from me, but I snuck my phone into the hallway and called right back. "We would like to offer you a seat in our class" just made me speechlessly happy! What quick turnaround time too! I don't remember what I said to her, all I remember was thinking that I'm officially going to go to some med school next fall. Yes!!!

Congratulations!!

 

[tallgal0523]

I'm still waiting to hear back from KCOM...they told me I was complete last week. Hopefully I'll be getting an interview invite soon...

 

[Proctodoc]

Congratulations!!

Thanks umean2tellme!!

 

[Karen12345]

I'm still waiting to hear back from KCOM...they told me I was complete last week. Hopefully I'll be getting an interview invite soon...

I am going to cancel my November interview and withdraw my application today so I hope you can get my interview spot! Good luck.

 

[tallgal0523]

I am going to cancel my November interview and withdraw my application today so I hope you can get my interview spot! Good luck.

Thanks! Good luck to you to with your applications.

 

[sammyguy193]

Hey- I'm interviewing on the 10/24. Anyone else going to be there? can't wait for that 3hr drive from STL!!!

 

[Cp22kjer]

Anyone bringing/brought a guest? How was it?

 

[SJonathan]

Where on Earth is everyone staying for their interviews? I'll be there on the 23rd and all the hotels that look decent are booked and I haven't heard back from any students about staying with them. Any suggestions???

 

[Qifu]

Where on Earth is everyone staying for their interviews? I'll be there on the 23rd and all the hotels that look decent are booked and I haven't heard back from any students about staying with them. Any suggestions???

Not sure if you checked the Village Budget Inn yet, but it's pretty cheap ($36) and an alright place if you just want a place to sleep. The only bad things is that the rooms smell like cigarette smoke.

 

[AgnesWickfield]

Hey Everyone,

I'm interviewing at KCOM in Nov. and had a couple of ?s:
1. For anyone who did use the Kirksville airport, is it that bad?
2. How long did the interview go til? I believe the day starts at 8am, but they don't give an estimate of the end time.
3. For those of you who took a significant other/family member/friend, what was it like for them? Did they attend presentations/the tour with you and then mingle with other applicants while you interview? Also, did they dress professionally (suit/tie) as well? Or more business casual?

Thanks for your help!

 

[st2205]

Hey Everyone,

I'm interviewing at KCOM in Nov. and had a couple of ?s:
1. For anyone who did use the Kirksville airport, is it that bad?
2. How long did the interview go til? I believe the day starts at 8am, but they don't give an estimate of the end time.
3. For those of you who took a significant other/family member/friend, what was it like for them? Did they attend presentations/the tour with you and then mingle with other applicants while you interview? Also, did they dress professionally (suit/tie) as well? Or more business casual?

Thanks for your help!

1. N/A.
2. The day went until 2:00, I believe.
3. I took my wife and two month old. They were there for the first hour that they talked a bit about the school. After that they had stuff for them to do. They had a woman come in from the spouses group to talk with them about life in Kirksville, they took a tour, etc. I would inform the admissions office that you are bringing someone so they'll prepare. My wife just wore regular clothing. Another one dressed up. I'm sure it's not a big deal.

 

[Relativity]

Where on Earth is everyone staying for their interviews? I'll be there on the 23rd and all the hotels that look decent are booked and I haven't heard back from any students about staying with them. Any suggestions???

I stayed at budget inn. I dont recommend it.

If you are driving from St. Louis. Stay some where around Columbia, mo. its like 90 miles from kirksville and I dont think there will be much traffic.
Use hotwire for deals.

But then again if you rather wake up and be 5 minutes from the school, stay at budget inn. They have a community iron. The hotel shouldnt be fully booked.

 

[Relativity]

Hey Everyone,

I'm interviewing at KCOM in Nov. and had a couple of ?s:
1. For anyone who did use the Kirksville airport, is it that bad?
2. How long did the interview go til? I believe the day starts at 8am, but they don't give an estimate of the end time.
3. For those of you who took a significant other/family member/friend, what was it like for them? Did they attend presentations/the tour with you and then mingle with other applicants while you interview? Also, did they dress professionally (suit/tie) as well? Or more business casual?

Thanks for your help!

1) Didnt use, wouldn't recommend it either because much cheaper to get flight to St. louis, get a rent-a-car and drive to kirksville.

2)Mine was till 3 pm

3) I brought my mom with me, she had an awesome time. Everybody was really nice and she received some extra information in packet-forms that I didnt get. My mom dressed business casual.

Extra information: we stayed at St. Louis for the night after the interview at a Holiday Inn for like $60 from hotwire. it was about 5 miles from the airport. It was awesome, they had a lake, and free shuttle to nice casinos nearby with lots of restaurants. It turned out to be a mini-vacation.

Overall for the money that would have been spent on airport ticket for two from st. louis to kirksville($300). We got a rent-a-car, cruised st.louis, and stayed at an awesome hotel.

 

[EhCdnGirl]

Where on Earth is everyone staying for their interviews? I'll be there on the 23rd and all the hotels that look decent are booked and I haven't heard back from any students about staying with them. Any suggestions???

I would contact admission directly. I know there are a few of us in student housing with two bedrooms that can house students. I am a first year so I am not totally up to speed as to how it works. However, if you contact admissions and see if there are any people that can house that would probably get you an answer. Also, I stayed at the Super 8 which is on the "other side of town"...still a five minutes drive, and it was simple, but got the job done, so I'd try there.

 

[MossPoh]

Where on Earth is everyone staying for their interviews? I'll be there on the 23rd and all the hotels that look decent are booked and I haven't heard back from any students about staying with them. Any suggestions???

I stayed with a student. Great experience, if they offer it then I recommend it.

 

[AgnesWickfield]

thanks st2205 and relativity for your responses!! they are much appreciated

 

[sammyguy193]

Where on Earth is everyone staying for their interviews? I'll be there on the 23rd and all the hotels that look decent are booked and I haven't heard back from any students about staying with them. Any suggestions???

Hi Johnathan. Bummer about not getting student hosting. Are you interviewing on Friday too? I'll see you there!

 

[JagerDO]

Tallgal- have you heard anything yet if you have an interview? I submitted my application on 10-19 and letters the week before. It seems as though admissions works really quickly post-interview but how long has it been taking to receive an interview offer?

 

[Jug]

Is anyone else interviewing on the 13th of November? I'm so nervous that I'm having dreams about the interview already.

 

[umean2tellme]

Don't stress about the interview. The best thing you can do is just relax and be yourself. The interview is not intimidating at all and the people they match you with will probably have something in common with you, so you'll be even more at ease b/c they might like you before you even start talking. Just know your application and know what you sent to them, be able to talk about yourself, and have at least a vague idea of what you want, both in a school and in your future career. Good luck.

 

[RoyalFB]

First let me say that I really recommend staying with a student. I did last year and I felt like I met the entire 2nd year class at a birthday party that I tagged along to.

For those of you that want a little privacy or have families coming along, I would highly recommend The Depot Inn & Suites. It is in La Plata, MO which is about 10 minutes south of KCOM. It is by far the nicest place to stay in the area and one of the nicest places I've stayed period. The people that run it are wonderful and are easily talked into a discount. It is a little more expensive than other options in the area, but if you call them on the phone and say that you are interviewing you might get a room for around $70 or so. Trust me- it is well worth the money.

Good luck with interviews and feel free to PM me if you have any questions at all!

 

[Cp22kjer]

Interviewed on Monday and got the call at 12:30 today. I knew before I left the campus that KCOM was the best place for me. I am certain that I'll have a top notch medical education and I loved the school.

I can't believe I'm done searching for a school, KCOM made my decision easy. Best of luck to everyone!!

 

[jwales]

Interviewed on Monday and got the call at 12:30 today. I knew before I left the campus that KCOM was the best place for me. I am certain that I'll have a top notch medical education and I loved the school.

I can't believe I'm done searching for a school, KCOM made my decision easy. Best of luck to everyone!!

I too got a call today - I interviewed Oct. 16th. They sure act quickly! I will be seeing you next fall then Cp22kjer...

 

[Cp22kjer]

I too got a call today - I interviewed Oct. 16th. They sure act quickly! I will be seeing you next fall then Cp22kjer...

Congrads! I started a 2013 thread on the Osteo board fyi.

 

[Jug]

Don't stress about the interview. The best thing you can do is just relax and be yourself. The interview is not intimidating at all and the people they match you with will probably have something in common with you, so you'll be even more at ease b/c they might like you before you even start talking. Just know your application and know what you sent to them, be able to talk about yourself, and have at least a vague idea of what you want, both in a school and in your future career. Good luck.

Do they try to match you with people you'll have something in common with? That would be great.

 

[Cp22kjer]

Do they try to match you with people you'll have something in common with? That would be great.

They say they do BUT I'll tell you that one of my interviewers was completely the opposite! So I wouldn't look into that too much.

 

[tallgal0523]

Tallgal- have you heard anything yet if you have an interview? I submitted my application on 10-19 and letters the week before. It seems as though admissions works really quickly post-interview but how long has it been taking to receive an interview offer?

No, I called today and they told me that the committee has not reviewed my application yet. I've been complete for two weeks now but they said that it could take four weeks from the time your file is complete to review applications...The waiting is killing me

 

[MossPoh]

Do they try to match you with people you'll have something in common with? That would be great.

There is no way. Maybe one..slightly. One of my interviewer's interests were "Antiques, Gardening and Cats"

The one that might have had similar interests was too busy grilling me with ethical questions like "name something that made you question your integrity"

 

[Cp22kjer]

There is no way. Maybe one..slightly. One of my interviewer's interests were "Antiques, Gardening and Cats"

The one that might have had similar interests was too busy grilling me with ethical questions like "name something that made you question your integrity"

LMAO we had the same interviewer. That was a rough interview for me......I feel your pain. I had nothing in common!

 

[umean2tellme]

Well I had stuff in common with one of my interviewers. We're both nurses, so our hour was spent primarily on that. The other guy really didn't have any interests that I had, except that I think it said he liked computers and I own one.

 

[MossPoh]

LMAO we had the same interviewer. That was a rough interview for me......I feel your pain. I had nothing in common!

Both of my interviewers were extremely kind but they offered no way to gauge. I am very good at reading responses, and neither of my interviewers gave me anything to work with...to their credit. I felt like my other interviewer shut me down more than her. I did joke with one of the students. I said "How the hell am I supposed to relate with that? 'Weird! You love antiques, gardening and cats...I happen to collect antique garden cats! small world!'"

KCOM was such a great experience regardless of the travel involved, so it did sting to be rejected but I will never hold it against them. I blame my own missteps during the interview process. It wasn't the best facilities or the best town, but they do a GREAT job of making you feel welcome there.

But hey, my interview today gave me boston market for lunch, so I can't complain.

 

[MossPoh]

Well I had stuff in common with one of my interviewers. We're both nurses, so our hour was spent primarily on that. The other guy really didn't have any interests that I had, except that I think it said he liked computers and I own one.

I p0wn amongst computer geeks. If they have a computer made by apple I am golden. I can talk about apple development, designs/trends, and steve jobs for an eternity. Instead I was blitzed with softball questions and then "What made you question your integrity?"...The blind squirrel did not find a nut on that day.

 

[mastamark]

No, I called today and they told me that the committee has not reviewed my application yet. I've been complete for two weeks now but they said that it could take four weeks from the time your file is complete to review applications...The waiting is killing me

Hang in there. There is no real time line in which you will get an interview or acceptance. So don't think negatively if you don't hear anything right away.

 

[DrCheer]

I interviewed last week and was expecting to hear from someone yesterday. When I called, I was told we might have to wait another week to find out! It's killing me not knowing... I love KCOM!

 

[Cp22kjer]

I interviewed last week and was expecting to hear from someone yesterday. When I called, I was told we might have to wait another week to find out! It's killing me not knowing... I love KCOM!

Yes, a two week wait is rough! You can expect a call next Wednesday and if not you'll know for sure by calling them the following day.

Best of luck, hang in there and try to distract yourself.......it helped me ease the excruciating wait. I lost sleep the night before. Keep us posted and goodluck!

 

[medready]

hey DrCheer I know how you feel. I also interviewed last week and when I called yesterday the admissions office told me to call another time. It seems they haven't made a decision yet. Anyways, I guess another few days of waiting wont hurt.

 

[Jug]

For those of you that have been accepted, how much is the initial deposit that is due Dec. 15? I've different ammounts different places.

 

[PreMed1225]

I was just accepted last Wednesday (10/29) and I interviewed on 10/24 so it was really quick turn-around. I'm pretty sure that it is a $1000 deposit, but I haven't gotten the letter yet so I could be wrong. Good luck to everyone waiting. They said it can take up to two weeks, I hope you all get the call.

 

[dozitgetchahi]

I've got an interview @ KCOM on November 15th...any particular suggestions? I know the DO letter was optional, but is it a big strike against you if you don't have one (I used a letter from my supervisor at a teahouse I worked at for the "professional" letter)? My stats are good (3.63/31P, with great rec letters and ECs).

 

[rugger14]

I've got an interview @ KCOM on November 15th...any particular suggestions? I know the DO letter was optional, but is it a big strike against you if you don't have one (I used a letter from my supervisor at a teahouse I worked at for the "professional" letter)? My stats are good (3.63/31P, with great rec letters and ECs).

i have an interview the 17th..I have shadowed a few D.O.'s, but none for an extended period. I chose to send in a letter from the nurse manager I work for. I thought that was better since she knows me more personally than anyone I shadowed. A better picture of me could have been presented that way. Good luck!

 

[Cp22kjer]

For those of you that have been accepted, how much is the initial deposit that is due Dec. 15? I've different ammounts different places.

Its $1000 for the admissions fee followed by 2 more payments later on of $500 each prior to matriculation. I find this in my acceptance packet, so that should be a sufficient source!

 

[Cp22kjer]

I've got an interview @ KCOM on November 15th...any particular suggestions? I know the DO letter was optional, but is it a big strike against you if you don't have one (I used a letter from my supervisor at a teahouse I worked at for the "professional" letter)? My stats are good (3.63/31P, with great rec letters and ECs).

Should not hurt you, just be sure to show an understanding of osteopathic medicine and you'll be fine.

I hope you enjoy the interview as much as I did.

Goodluck!

 

[Jug]

This is kind of a pointless question, but does anyone know the % of individuals interviewed vs. the number of individuals that get an acceptance? My interview is in less than two weeks, and I'm just curious. Really hoping KCOM likes me as it is my first choice.

 

[JagerDO]

Well I was just rejected post-secondary. It took 2 weeks from the date I submitted my secondary and was received via snail mail. I have a 3.2, 27P, lots of ECs, years of employment in a hospital, 2 years research experience, LOR from a KCOM alumnus. I'm bummed but what are you going to do? Good luck everyone!

 

[Proctodoc]

This is kind of a pointless question, but does anyone know the % of individuals interviewed vs. the number of individuals that get an acceptance? My interview is in less than two weeks, and I'm just curious. Really hoping KCOM likes me as it is my first choice.

I read somewhere they accept 60-65% of those they interview, but I don't know if that includes waitlisted interviewees or not, or if that includes everyone they invited for interview or just those that actually showed up to interview. I'd stilll say the acceptance percentage is well above 50%...