AZCOM Discussion Thread 2009-2010

[raebear]

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Flushot - I did get your PM, its been a hectic week and I will get back to you soon! Thanks again!


To those of you wondering about your status:

I interviewed the first day at AZCOM (9/18). They told us the committee would meet in two weeks, and we would know by 10/1.

Later the next week (sometime around 9/25) Some people received phone calls from the dean congratulating them and their status changed. A bunch of us freaked out and called admissions as we were sure our fate was grim. Alas, admissions confirmed what we were already told - they were meeting next week and we would know by 10/1 😕! We had no idea how people who interviewed AFTER us had acceptances and our files had not even been reviewed. Even when 10/1 rolled around some people had to call admissions to find out they were accepted because their portal never changed.

If you look back through the thread, you can read the whole debacle. My point is be patient, and even if someone who interviewed after you receives an acceptance, stay calm. This is a crazy process - expect the unexpected- and prepare for one hell of a ride.

Your best bet is to 1) keep checking your status, 2) call admissions on the Friday you know the committee is meeting, 3) wait for a phone call from the dean, or 4) wait for the snail mail letter.

Just fyi: I interviewed on 9/18, my status changed on 10/1, got a phone call from the dean on 10/2, and received my snail mail letter around 10/17.


Sorry to rant, I know how obsessed I was with this whole process and if my story can help calm some nerves its worth it. Keep your heads up!

This was my experience as well... although I interviewed on 9/28, so I didn't have as long to wait. But I thought my rejection was on its way when I heard people had already gotten accepted! The day the admissions committee was meeting I must have re-loaded my MNUNET homepage about 20,000 times. I had just about given up around 7 pm (5 pm in arizona) when it FINALLY changed to the accepted student checklist and I just about jumped through the ceiling with joy! But then I heard that many people's statuses didn't change and they found out the next day they had been accepted. So long-story short, don't assume not hearing anything means you are rejected...keep the hope alive! Good luck!

 

[raebear]

Sorry, didn't mean to post that twice! My computer is acting up, my bad....

 

[elektroshok]

I interviewed on the same day and have no change on my portal.

Plus I was told they weren't meeting until tomorrow.

FML?

Nah, like some others have said, just keep checking the portal this afternoon and tomorrow, and even try calling tomorrow (friday) if there is no change on the portal.

Which one were you that day, by the way?

 

[SFs Own Tone]

Nah, like some others have said, just keep checking the portal this afternoon and tomorrow, and even try calling tomorrow (friday) if there is no change on the portal.

Which one were you that day, by the way?

I was the guy from San Francisco, but had my name tag say Philadelphia, PA.

 

[Grey Wind]

This was my experience as well... although I interviewed on 9/28, so I didn't have as long to wait. But I thought my rejection was on its way when I heard people had already gotten accepted! The day the admissions committee was meeting I must have re-loaded my MNUNET homepage about 20,000 times. I had just about given up around 7 pm (5 pm in arizona) when it FINALLY changed to the accepted student checklist and I just about jumped through the ceiling with joy! But then I heard that many people's statuses didn't change and they found out the next day they had been accepted. So long-story short, don't assume not hearing anything means you are rejected...keep the hope alive! Good luck!

my status didn't change until 2 weeks after i called admissions and was told i was accepted. don't weigh everything on mwunet, as there are some slow issues with it. if other ppl you interviewed with have head something, call up admissions and ask. they are used to it.

 

[lentilfarm]

my status didn't change until 2 weeks after i called admissions and was told i was accepted. don't weigh everything on mwunet, as there are some slow issues with it. if other ppl you interviewed with have head something, call up admissions and ask. they are used to it.

Thanks for the tip. I interviewed this cycle and am a bit jittery about the whole situation...

 

[eNVyKillaBeez]

accepted!!! interviewed on 11/16!!

 

[SFs Own Tone]

accepted!!! interviewed on 11/16!!

Congrats!

 

[trailblazers]

accepted, interviewed on 11/10

 

[lentilfarm]

Accepted! Interviewed 11/6.

Checked MWU online on the way out the door to get groceries last night and immediately changed plans to having drinks with friends.

 

[kingko]

does anyone know when they start taking people off the alternate list?

 

[PersiannDO]

same question i have, they told me i'm on the alternate list...

🙁

does anyone know what the chances are from this point? I know some schools barely draw anyone from their alternate list...🙁

 

[SFs Own Tone]

Complete denial, interviewed 11/9.

gonna prepare myself for offshore schools.

 

[elektroshok]

Complete denial, interviewed 11/9.

gonna prepare myself for offshore schools.

I'm sorry about that, but don't sell yourself short yet. You are getting interviews, which means they like you on paper. You might try some mock interviews with teachers or doctors you have shadowed - to many, interviewing is stressful and not a natural process and this could very well be your problem.

 

[Tinman85225]

Complete denial, interviewed 11/9.

gonna prepare myself for offshore schools.

Denied as well. I knew there were a couple of issues going into the interview, but I hoped that those had been satisfied during the interview. There was definitely one question I could have answered better, but hey, can't change the past.

I plan to sit down with one of the admissions counselors and go over where the deficiencies were and if I can fix them, then I apply again next year. I really like AZCOM and want to go there. Maybe I start thinking about the military school and then we'll see.

Congratulations to everyone who was accepted!

 

[Flushot]

Denied as well. I knew there were a couple of issues going into the interview, but I hoped that those had been satisfied during the interview. There was definitely one question I could have answered better, but hey, can't change the past.

I plan to sit down with one of the admissions counselors and go over where the deficiencies were and if I can fix them, then I apply again next year. I really like AZCOM and want to go there. Maybe I start thinking about the military school and then we'll see.

Congratulations to everyone who was accepted!

I'm sorry to hear it didn't work out. You seemed genuinely interested in the school and excited to come here, so I'm disappointed that it didn't work out for you.

Is completely flat out or did you get a waitlist spot? It seems strange for them to be this selective so early on. Anyhow, let us know if you need any help.

 

[Biology101]

Denied as well. I knew there were a couple of issues going into the interview, but I hoped that those had been satisfied during the interview. There was definitely one question I could have answered better, but hey, can't change the past.

I plan to sit down with one of the admissions counselors and go over where the deficiencies were and if I can fix them, then I apply again next year. I really like AZCOM and want to go there. Maybe I start thinking about the military school and then we'll see.

Congratulations to everyone who was accepted!

Sorry to hear about the denial...I got waitlisted, however thats not the worst for me, as now there is nothing in keeping me from deciding on WVSOM

 

[Tinman85225]

I'm sorry to hear it didn't work out. You seemed genuinely interested in the school and excited to come here, so I'm disappointed that it didn't work out for you.

Is completely flat out or did you get a waitlist spot? It seems strange for them to be this selective so early on. Anyhow, let us know if you need any help.

Thanks Flushot. I love AZCOM and will be back for next year. It was an outright denial. Wait list would have me feeling better right now. I sent an email to my contact in admissions (Susana Torres) and will get together with her and figure out how to proceed. It seems this meeting was very selective based on only a few acceptances noted so far, several denials and several wait lists. However, I would expect that from a top-notch school like this!

 

[Tinman85225]

Sorry to hear about the denial...I got waitlisted, however thats not the worst for me, as now there is nothing in keeping me from deciding on WVSOM

Hey Biology101. Congrats on the acceptances though. My doctor letter writer went to WVSOM and it is an excellent school if he is any indication. I'll be coming back next year. Heck, I'm only 38 years young. Some of you youngsters need someone to watch over you through school 😀. Take care and talk to you soon.

 

[SFs Own Tone]

I spoke with an admission counselor on the phone and she told me that my interview was excellent but that my GPA held me back. I'm not sure why they interviewed me if it wasn't going to be relevant.

A little bit of info that might help anyone still applying and filling out their secondaries. I was told my CV was good; that it was easy to read, thorough, and interesting

Hope that can help someone in the future.

Good luck AZCOMers.

 

[Flushot]

Thanks Flushot. I love AZCOM and will be back for next year. It was an outright denial. Wait list would have me feeling better right now. I sent an email to my contact in admissions (Susana Torres) and will get together with her and figure out how to proceed. It seems this meeting was very selective based on only a few acceptances noted so far, several denials and several wait lists. However, I would expect that from a top-notch school like this!

I see. Well, that's great that you're considering on returning. If you want, I'd look into the SMP at AZCOM. I did it last year and I think it helped greatly not just in my application, but my current study habits. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me about the program itself. It would be a great option for next year while you interview.

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I spoke with an admission counselor on the phone and she told me that my interview was excellent but that my GPA held me back. I'm not sure why they interviewed me if it wasn't going to be relevant.

A little bit of info that might help anyone still applying and filling out their secondaries. I was told my CV was good; that it was easy to read, thorough, and interesting

Hope that can help someone in the future.

Good luck AZCOMers.

Sorry to hear about your situation with AZCOM too SF. I think it is strange that you would come this far for them to tell you it was a numbers thing. Anyhow, good luck on your other interviews and let us know how they go.

 

[Tinman85225]

I see. Well, that's great that you're considering on returning. If you want, I'd look into the SMP at AZCOM. I did it last year and I think it helped greatly not just in my application, but my current study habits. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me about the program itself. It would be a great option for next year while you interview.

Hey Flushot. Please tell me more about the SMP program. I am hoping that they don't tell me it was a numbers thing. I have a total of 325 credit hours (1 BS and two masters) and to bring that up will be impossible. I think straight A's on 12 credit hours moves it up like 0.08 overall. I will see what the admissions folks recommend and maybe give them some feedback as well about the numbers thing so they can avoid giving people false hope. My GPAs weren't all that bad (3.19 overall, 3.49 science, due to not doing well in my BS in business). I will let everyone know how it turns out.

 

[Biology101]

Hey Biology101. Congrats on the acceptances though. My doctor letter writer went to WVSOM and it is an excellent school if he is any indication. I'll be coming back next year. Heck, I'm only 38 years young. Some of you youngsters need someone to watch over you through school 😀. Take care and talk to you soon.

So you are going to wvsom next year?

 

[Tinman85225]

So you are going to wvsom next year?

I only applied in AZ because of a promise I made to my wife to try to stay here. We are considering applying elsewhere next year depending on what AZCOM tells me.

 

[MN premed]

I only applied in AZ because of a promise I made to my wife to try to stay here. We are considering applying elsewhere next year depending on what AZCOM tells me.

What if you add Touro NV this year? That's not too far from AZ

 

[Flushot]

Hey Flushot. Please tell me more about the SMP program. I am hoping that they don't tell me it was a numbers thing. I have a total of 325 credit hours (1 BS and two masters) and to bring that up will be impossible. I think straight A's on 12 credit hours moves it up like 0.08 overall. I will see what the admissions folks recommend and maybe give them some feedback as well about the numbers thing so they can avoid giving people false hope. My GPAs weren't all that bad (3.19 overall, 3.49 science, due to not doing well in my BS in business). I will let everyone know how it turns out.

Well, remember that masters GPAs are not added into cGPA or sGPA. Master degrees are like nice looking extracurriculars. It's just that if you do one here, you will have a good display of your science course ability and AZCOM will take care of their own, in a sense. Furthermore, if you are accepted early, you do not have to finish the program to keep your acceptance.

It's an MA in Biomedical sciences; a 1 year program that started in 2008 (I was in the inaugural class). Since it's not exactly applicable here, just PM me because it seems the thread I made in the Post bac forums about it is archived or deleted.

 

[Tinman85225]

What if you add Touro NV this year? That's not too far from AZ

I am tossing the idea around. My family would stay here though because my wife has an excellent position in education. How many does Touro accept, do you know? I saw their deposit requirements and thought WOW! Do you know if they work out payment plans or anything with that? Thanks for the thought and for the help!

 

[Tinman85225]

Well, remember that masters GPAs are not added into cGPA or sGPA. Master degrees are like nice looking extracurriculars. It's just that if you do one here, you will have a good display of your science course ability and AZCOM will take care of their own, in a sense. Furthermore, if you are accepted early, you do not have to finish the program to keep your acceptance.

It's an MA in Biomedical sciences; a 1 year program that started in 2008 (I was in the inaugural class). Since it's not exactly applicable here, just PM me because it seems the thread I made in the Post bac forums about it is archived or deleted.

Thanks Flushot. I heard back from Susana in admissions. We are going to talk when she is back in town and figure out what held me up. If it can be fixed, then I'll follow through and get something done. If not, well, that'll be another story.....

 

[Phosphorus Ylide]

Couldn't agree more! I told the interviewers if they wanted assurances that I would come to AZCOM if accepted that I would be willing to sign a notarized affidavit so it was binding! They chuckled and thanked me for my confidence in their school. We all had a good laugh.

Is January interviewing considered late for this school?

 

[MN premed]

I am tossing the idea around. My family would stay here though because my wife has an excellent position in education. How many does Touro accept, do you know? I saw their deposit requirements and thought WOW! Do you know if they work out payment plans or anything with that? Thanks for the thought and for the help!

Touro has a class size of 135, and if I remember right, I think they accept several hundred to fill it, but I don't actually remember how many they said. I remember thinking that it was a lot. Yea they're deposit is pretty crazy, I don't know if they have a payment plan or anything, sorry! I just know that it's due 2 weeks after acceptance.

 

[countryboydoc]

I just withdrew my application and canceled my interview for Feb 25th so you are welcome to take it. I just can't reason going with my other great school interviews.

 

[Tinman85225]

Is January interviewing considered late for this school?

Should be okay. There are no AZCOM interviews during December and I know they have not yet filled the class completely.

 

[Tinman85225]

Touro has a class size of 135, and if I remember right, I think they accept several hundred to fill it, but I don't actually remember how many they said. I remember thinking that it was a lot. Yea they're deposit is pretty crazy, I don't know if they have a payment plan or anything, sorry! I just know that it's due 2 weeks after acceptance.

Thanks for the info. I need to discuss it more with the family, as everyone here has been sick these weak with a weird stomach flu. I have a friend who is going to Lincoln in TN and knows all of their admissions committee. She is going to run my app past them before I add them, but it might work. The cost of living there is pretty good and they right near the borders of KY, TN, VA, and NC, so the job prospects might be good for the missus. She doesn't seem thrilled about moving, but it could be her not feeling good. I just don't want to go through this all again, I am not getting any younger, and a little sacrifice now may be worth it later especially when the kids are going to college. I am just kicking myself now for giving up on doing this sooner! Oh well, live and learn. All you young folks out there trying to decide if this is worth it, do it now while you're young! Medicine, no matter what the politicians do to it, will always be worth if you're in it for the right reasons!

 

[Flushot]

Don't worry too much about age. The average class age is around 27 each year and I never think it's too late to go back or try again if this is what you know you want. It'll be a long road but as they say, life is longer.

 

[tmntdonjuan]

What should I be expecting if I haven't heard anything from AZCOM yet? Apparently people who interviewed in early Nov have already heard back. I interviewed on Nov 11th and I've heard zip from the school as of yet.

 

[lentilfarm]

What should I be expecting if I haven't heard anything from AZCOM yet? Apparently people who interviewed in early Nov have already heard back. I interviewed on Nov 11th and I've heard zip from the school as of yet.

You should try giving the admissions office a call today to see if they have a decision on your file. I'm guessing that the people who received November rejections called to get the info, since the office sends the status (either way) via snail mail.

 

[MN premed]

http://www.midwestern.edu/x1873.xml

I was curious what the schedules looked like, and I'm curious if anyone knows where I can look at the Fall block? Am I missing something? I just wanted to see a general idea, not exactly specifics

 

[Flushot]

Huh, strange that they would take that down.

I'll post our Spring schedule. Remember that we started 3 weeks early, so it's a 13 week schedule. I don't know if they will continue this, but based on feedback, people thought it was a good idea. Actually, if anyone is still interview, they can ask about that.

 

[francais7979]

Just got invited to fill out secondary for this school. They said that the two essay questions can be max of 1500 characters. Thats more than 3 pages.

Can anyone who got an interview let me know around how many pages they wrote for each essay question.

My problem is that I didnt visit the school, so I dont know how much to write regarding the question about why AZCOM. I think I can write about a page but not sure if that is enough.

 

[Emo378]

Just got invited to fill out secondary for this school. They said that the two essay questions can be max of 1500 characters. Thats more than 3 pages.

Can anyone who got an interview let me know around how many pages they wrote for each essay question.

My problem is that I didnt visit the school, so I dont know how much to write regarding the question about why AZCOM. I think I can write about a page but not sure if that is enough.

Actually, 1500 characters is about 1/3 of a page or 1 paragraph @ font 11 single spaced. I thought it was too short to get a full thought across....got the ii anyway.

 

[EmeanFD]

Just starting on my secondary; working on the essays. I'm a reapplicant for med school, but first time applicant to AZCOM. Feeling a bit discouraged by the whole process to be honest, but going to do my best with what I've got. For those accepted already, what are your stats?

 

[Flushot]

Don't worry too much about the essays. Make them succinct and effective; I don't think you want to get near the maximum.

If anything, the resume is where things matter the most, at least with an interview invite.

Emean, if you'd like to share your story with everyone or shoot me a PM, we could help you out. From what I know about your situation, I was in a similar position, so we're here to help.

 

[HristosKaran]

I just received my interview invite yesterday!! Does anyone have a clue how much of the class has been filled so far? I hope I'm interviewing for more than a waitlist spot at this point! They also invited me for an interview VERY soon after completion ~ 1-2 weeks, so go AZCOM 👍

 

[dkim186]

I interviewed in may and then got alt listed, and then I got pulled off the alternate list the week before school started

so there is still hope for ppl on the alt list. Just don't expect to hear anything until the summer.

Concentrate on your future interviews, and if you're really set on going to azcom, then send a letter of interest. don't be generic, be specific about why u want to come to this school.

 

[jmanpatsfan]

I just submitted the supplemental app. Is it extremely late or are they still offering interview invitations?
Thanks.

 

[HristosKaran]

I interviewed in may and then got alt listed, and then I got pulled off the alternate list the week before school started

so there is still hope for ppl on the alt list. Just don't expect to hear anything until the summer.

Concentrate on your future interviews, and if you're really set on going to azcom, then send a letter of interest. don't be generic, be specific about why u want to come to this school.

I just scheduled an interview and the only date available was in April 2010, is that REALLY the earliest they can schedule an interview????

 

[EmeanFD]

Don't worry too much about the essays. Make them succinct and effective; I don't think you want to get near the maximum.

If anything, the resume is where things matter the most, at least with an interview invite.

Emean, if you'd like to share your story with everyone or shoot me a PM, we could help you out. From what I know about your situation, I was in a similar position, so we're here to help.

Thanks for the essay advice. Basically my story is I was internationally born and partially raised, first generation college student/graduate. Last year I applied to MD schools (not sure why) only after graduating from undergrad. This year I'm doing MD and DO, because I honestly don't care which route takes me to a medical degree. I just want to be a doctor already, damn it! Anyway, had a rough first year and a half as an undergrad. When I figured out my major (Psychology) and what I wanted to do with my life, I ran with it; 3.5 and 4.0 semesters after that. Redid the courses I did terribly at, and got A's and B's. But since everything is calculated into the GPA for AMCAS and AACOMAS, my GPA is below the competition to say the least. I have volunteered at the hospital, shadowed in internal and ortho, worked pretty much all through college. My MCAT is very unbalanced ( 11V, 9B, 5P!!) but I took it at a time when I was working full time, which I'm still doing. I'm in behavioral health, and I desperately want to get into medical school. I feel like my life is on hold right now because I'm not doing what I'm most passionate about. There's my novel; any advice? Thanks!

 

[nanaschool2000]

I just scheduled an interview and the only date available was in April 2010, is that REALLY the earliest they can schedule an interview????

Congrats on your interview invite. AZCOM does not interview during the month of December. They interview people for other programs (podiatry, PA, etc). I heard plenty of people who were interviewed in April got in. I would not worry too much. Prepare for it w/ best effort and blow them away. Good luck

 

[Flushot]

Thanks for the essay advice. Basically my story is I was internationally born and partially raised, first generation college student/graduate. Last year I applied to MD schools (not sure why) only after graduating from undergrad. This year I'm doing MD and DO, because I honestly don't care which route takes me to a medical degree. I just want to be a doctor already, damn it! Anyway, had a rough first year and a half as an undergrad. When I figured out my major (Psychology) and what I wanted to do with my life, I ran with it; 3.5 and 4.0 semesters after that. Redid the courses I did terribly at, and got A's and B's. But since everything is calculated into the GPA for AMCAS and AACOMAS, my GPA is below the competition to say the least. I have volunteered at the hospital, shadowed in internal and ortho, worked pretty much all through college. My MCAT is very unbalanced ( 11V, 9B, 5P!!) but I took it at a time when I was working full time, which I'm still doing. I'm in behavioral health, and I desperately want to get into medical school. I feel like my life is on hold right now because I'm not doing what I'm most passionate about. There's my novel; any advice? Thanks!

Well, for starters, this might be too late, but consider an MCAT retake. Personally, I have taken it 4 times and I know it looks bad, but I was fully prepared to take it more than once. Each time it went up, so the key was preparation, not going at it over and over, which was my mistake. That said, you should always be prepared to take it at least twice.

If anything, the MCAT is the only thing holding you back from this cycle. It seems you've done a lot of work and are enthusiastic about getting into this, but I see this over and over with people in this situation this cycle: they only take the MCAT once or they settle with a score. Show them that you're willing to endure that agonizing test a few more times and get that score you want.

 

[BNHopeful]

For those of you who have been accepted and paid the deposit already, is this what shows up under housing application?:

On-Campus Housing Information
Sorry, on-campus housing applications are only available to:

Current students
Matriculated Applicants


I'm noticing a lot of students talking about floor plans and pricing and stuff but I'm not sure where they are getting the info.

Help?