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How do secondaries work for Osteopathic schools

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superdoctorman

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I have submitted my accomas and been verified over a week ago and have applied to 6 schools and have yet to receive a secondary. I have received quite a few MD secondaries. I have seen on touro CA website they have the secondary online. Does this mean i just do it on their website? So confused and need guidance since its already late in the cycle.


Also a quick what are my chances, I have a 33 Mcat and a 3.4 gpa with loads of ECs and decent recs (MD rec but no DO rec) and am currently at a SMP at a good MD school. Im hoping to maybe get an acceptance before second semester and save 30k on tuition.
 
1. They work the same way MD do. It's a busy time in the cycle so you probably just have to be a little more patient.

2. If you get accepted, they will probably be expecting you to complete your SMP. Don't count on being able to withdraw.