Posted this on Reddit, but I thought I’d get SDNs 2 cents too: Hey all, feeling a bit frustrated and needing some honest feedback. I submitted in Sept, and my apps were officially “complete” in October when I got my MCAT score back (512), and since then, it has been radio silence except for DUQCOM (waitlisted after II) and OCOM (II invite, rescinded app). I had my PS reviewed my multiple MDs and DOs, cGPA 3.57 (upward trend) sGPA 3.7, 500+h as trauma ED scribe, 200+ volunteer hours, research in 2 fields spanning 3 years, and a unique story. I am completely confused, and starting to feel like it’s not going to happen for me this cycle. My top choice is PCOM Philly, (Philly ties (born there, parent lives there) attended virtual webinars and in-person tour) but I also applied to UNECOM, Edward Via (no secondary), Campbell, WVUCOM, Rowan (I know instate bias, I got a LOR from a Rowan DO alum), and NYITCOM. It has been radio silence from ALL of these schools regarding IIs. Am I cooked? Should I call schools? Emails them? Should I prep to reapply?
Feeling defeated
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I'm unclear with your II's. Did you go to those 2 interviews?
I'm unclear with your II's. Did you go to those 2 interviews?
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According to your past posts, you turned down your interview invitation to OCOM. Why?
Calling and emailing schools is not a good plan for you, going to all interviews you are invited to would be more wise.
Calling and emailing schools is not a good plan for you, going to all interviews you are invited to would be more wise.
I went to the DUQCOM interview (I was waitlisted after the interview) but did not attend the OCOM interview after looking into the school and realizing they didn’t have a cadaver lab, are having some issues, and have a very high cost of attendance. I think I should have gone, but I can’t change that now.
I went to the DUQCOM interview. Waitlisted after interview.
I’m hesitant to apply to new DO schools when I am fairly confident that if I apply next cycle I could get into my top choices, I’m just wondering where I went wrong with this cycle to be hearing radio silence from these schools
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Absolutely, I really liked the school, and the faculty was really lovely.
I declined my OCOM interview due to them not having a cadaver lab (dealbreaker for me, aiming for forensic path), and having a high cost of attendance for not having a real cadaver lab.
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If you have to reapply next year, you definitely need to have more schools on your list your application is competitive for my school, for one.
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Don’t get choosy until you have choices.
