Des Moines University (DMU-COM) Discussion Thread 2016-2017

[femmegoblue]

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Man they aren't playing around this year!

 

[hawthorn9797]

Those are good stats... Doubt I have a shot here....

Never count yourself out, I've seen multiple ppl with lower stats get interviews over me, proves its more than a numbers game!

 

[Marrowist]

Good lord.... What are the average stats?

 

[cjcarter]

3.63 cGPA, 3.57 sGPA, 29/506 MCAT


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[fingers_crossed2010]

waitlisted pre-interview, has anyone had further success with this school following a pre-interview waitlist? Thanks
stats: 505, 3.6

I did! I was put on pre-interview hold in the fall last year. I kept sending in updates when I had something new (such as new grades, a new job, extra shadowing, an internship for the summer) and in February they sent me an II. I just started a few weeks ago at DMU 🙂 Keep showing them that you're interested!

 

[hawthorn9797]

I did! I was put on pre-interview hold in the fall last year. I kept sending in updates when I had something new (such as new grades, a new job, extra shadowing, an internship for the summer) and in February they sent me an II. I just started a few weeks ago at DMU 🙂 Keep showing them that you're interested!

Thank you for this insight! How did you send your updates?

 

[sdhere1234]

These DO schools (DMU, AZCOM, CCOM, etc) have the same if not higher matric averages than low/mid (state) tier MD schools. Crazy.

 

[getfat]

These DO schools (DMU, AZCOM, CCOM, etc) have the same if not higher matric averages than low/mid (state) tier MD schools. Crazy.

The grade replacement helps


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[fingers_crossed2010]

Thank you for this insight! How did you send your updates?

I think I updated AACOMAS with my grades for fall semester and emailed DMU all other updates. Maybe you can update AACOMAS with experience updates like a new volunteer position or shadowing...I'm not sure. I wanted to make sure they were seeing my updates and how much I wanted to go to DMU, so I emailed every couple weeks (if I had something.) I was put on hold in early November and received my II in mid-Feb, so you might have a few months to wait. Keep volunteering, shadowing, etc!

 

[hawthorn9797]

I think I updated AACOMAS with my grades for fall semester and emailed DMU all other updates. Maybe you can update AACOMAS with experience updates like a new volunteer position or shadowing...I'm not sure. I wanted to make sure they were seeing my updates and how much I wanted to go to DMU, so I emailed every couple weeks (if I had something.) I was put on hold in early November and received my II in mid-Feb, so you might have a few months to wait. Keep volunteering, shadowing, etc!

Awesome, will do. Thank you so much!

 

[Zelk]

Interview September 15th! Does anyone know by chance roughly how many students they ask to interview?

 

[Marrowist]

Stats? Date complete?

 

[Zelk]

Stats? Date complete?

completed: 7/13
MCAT: 506
sGPA: 3.65

 

[ShowtimeKaner88]

Interview September 15th! Does anyone know by chance roughly how many students they ask to interview?

Around 700 interviews on average


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[Marrowist]

Congrats!

 

[achitn]

Pre-Interview hold just now.

 

[femmegoblue]

Pre-Interview hold just now.

I feel ya 🙁

 

[getfat]

Just got the pre-interview hold as well

Have faith friends ! It is still early


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[FCMike11]

Pre-Interview hold just now.

When were you complete? I feel like they are making their way down (sorta) based on that.

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[poloboy]

I refuse to check my email at the moment...

 

[Marrowist]

When was everyone complete??

 

[SeattleGraceForever]

+1 to the interview hold list

 

[cjcarter]

+1 to the interview hold list

Sorry to hear that! When were you complete?


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[SeattleGraceForever]

Sorry to hear that! When were you complete?


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I was complete July 12. A little bummed since I was born & raised in Iowa, but I guess there's still hope!

 

[scribeERx3]

Interviewing Sept 2nd! So excited. I bombed my first interview at BCOM 🙁 Any tips? Anyone else interviewing on the 2nd?

 

[Marrowist]

Stats?

 

[sanix95]

Withdrew my interview, but good luck to everyone!!!!🙂


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[ShowtimeKaner88]

As I'm sure many people would like to know this info:

Class of 2018 Boards Performance
95.7% COMLEX I pass rate
544 Average

94.1 USMLE I pass rate (About 60% of class took it)
227 Average

 

[femmegoblue]

As I'm sure many people would like to know this info:

Class of 2018 Boards Performance
95.7% COMLEX I pass rate
544 Average

94.1 USMLE I pass rate (About 60% of class took it)
227 Average

Wow that's really impressive!

 

[drv123]

Accepted!

 

[pstrick]

II!

If I could dance, I would be doing a happy one right now.

 

[redsox93]

II!

If I could dance, I would be doing a happy one right now.

When were you complete?

 

[pstrick]

When were you complete?

July 19th.

 

[redsox93]

July 19th.

Congrats!

 

[gertlush]

Accepted!

Awesome! When did you interview? Must have been the first day!


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[drv123]

Awesome! When did you interview? Must have been the first day!


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Yep! I interviewed on 8/18. Wonderful school, great program. I'm very excited!!

 

[gamieg]

July 19th.

congratulations! would you mind sharing your stats?
I know they're not completely indicative and the admissions process is shrouded in mystery, but I was complete 7/18 and slightly jittery.

 

[pstrick]

congratulations! would you mind sharing your stats?
I know they're not completely indicative and the admissions process is shrouded in mystery, but I was complete 7/18 and slightly jittery.

506 MCAT
Both science and cumulative GPA were a little over 3.4.

 

[powerliftingmedstusent]

II!!! 504 MCAT 3.82 sgpa 3.84cgpa. Complete 7/13. So pumped!

 

[Transmuralmi]

II. Complete 8/13

 

[poloboy]

II!!! 504 MCAT 3.82 sgpa 3.84cgpa. Complete 7/13. So pumped!

II. Complete 8/13

Just now??

 

[redsox93]

II!! First of the cycle. Complete 8/31

 

[jordansnfootbal]

II just now. Complete 8/15

 

[Marrowist]

Congrats to all who received an II!!! What were your stats if you don't mind me asking? And does anyone know if this school sends out post secondary rejections? Or do you just never hear anything again?

 

[redsox93]

Congrats to all who received an II!!! What were your stats if you don't mind me asking? And does anyone know if this school sends out post secondary rejections? Or do you just never hear anything again?

3.8/510

 

[Marrowist]

You should have plenty more II's in the cycle. Awesome stats. Good luck!

 

[jordansnfootbal]

Congrats to all who received an II!!! What were your stats if you don't mind me asking? And does anyone know if this school sends out post secondary rejections? Or do you just never hear anything again?

3.62GPA 502 MCAT URM

 

[Marrowist]

Awesome!

 

[redsox93]

You should have plenty more II's in the cycle. Awesome stats. Good luck!

Thank you! Good luck to you as well!

 

[henshouse]

II today! Complete 8/6. 3.8X gpa ~513 avg between my 2 mcats. First II of the cycle. So excited