LECOM - Erie Discussion Thread 2009-2010

[starrynite14]

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Second Acceptance!!!! I'm proud to be part of the Class of 2014!!!!!

Its also pretty exciting that it's the middle of September and I'm done with interview and application stuff.

 

[forrealz]

👍I am jealous!

 

[BassCaster]

Congrats guys! You definitely deserve a BIG celebration this weekend!

p.s.- I am also Jealous!!!

 

[Peaceonearth]

Interviewed on Sept 3rd.... Got an ACCEPTANCE in the mail today!! Yippee!!! 🙂 (P.S. I live in NY for any who might not see a notice til tomorrow)...

😀😀😀

Congrats!! I think I remember you, you were talking about how Erie compared to new york is not a city... I dont mean to be an a**hole but you sounded very dull...lol. jk.

 

[Peaceonearth]

Does anyone know if lecom offers any financial incentives?

 

[pianoman511]

Does anyone know if lecom offers any financial incentives?

What exactly do you mean by financial incentives ?

 

[Peaceonearth]

What exactly do you mean by financial incentives ?

lol...well, some schools like to recruit the students whom they really like, so they offer scholarships or grants to motivate them to attend. Im sorry...don't punch me😳

 

[Bacchus]

lol...well, some schools like to recruit the students whom they really like, so they offer scholarships or grants to motivate them to attend. Im sorry...don't punch me😳

They enticed me by upgrading my room at my local hotel. Too bad the room wasn't non-smoking. I didn't get a financial aid package from LECOM, nor did I get any scholarship information via my acceptance.

 

[Slane]

Congrats to all the new acceptances 🙂 I look forward to seeing some of you there next year!

As far as scholarships go, they don't even start dealing with financial aid until the Spring, so you won't know if you're offered anything aside from loans until next May/June I think. I looked at their scholarships too, and it seemed like most were either income or performance based. I don't ever recall anyone being offered a special scholarship just to entice them into attending the school.

 

[engineeredout]

I got a small academic merit scholarship around may or june, well after I agreed to attend in November.

 

[nys311637]

Congrats!! I think I remember you, you were talking about how Erie compared to new york is not a city... I dont mean to be an a**hole but you sounded very dull...lol. jk.

Ummmm.. nope, not me!!! no dullness here!! And btw, NY has this part called "upstate" .... LOL

 

[Peaceonearth]

I got Accepted!!! well, I opened my po box and found one letter, lecom Erie envelope ... but this oct. 9 deposite deadline is very dumb if you ask me. I only interviewed at one other school and I have four more scheduled... so i dont know which school i like best. All i get from this policy is "we are not confident enough that you will attend if you get accepted to another school, so give us $1500 so we could invest it in our golf simulator room at the wellness center" lol... on a more serious note, this is a turnoff, Lecom should really rethink this policy, i regret attending the interview and I regret wasting my time. This blows! ...anyway... hopefully everyone else isnt as bummed as I am. Good luck to everyone waiting for a decision. I will be writing my withdrawal letter to lecom tonight. 🙁

 

[Peaceonearth]

Ummmm.. nope, not me!!! no dullness here!! And btw, NY has this part called "upstate" .... LOL

Ha Ha...ok.... BURN! 😱

 

[JRod72]

I got Accepted!!! well, I opened my po box and found one letter, lecom Erie envelope ... but this oct. 9 deposite deadline is very dumb if you ask me. I only interviewed at one other school and I have four more scheduled... so i dont know which school i like best. All i get from this policy is "we are not confident enough that you will attend if you get accepted to another school, so give us $1500 so we could invest it in our golf simulator room at the wellness center" lol... on a more serious note, this is a turnoff, Lecom should really rethink this policy, i regret attending the interview and I regret wasting my time. This blows! ...anyway... hopefully everyone else isnt as bummed as I am. Good luck to everyone waiting for a decision. I will be writing my withdrawal letter to lecom tonight. 🙁

I hope that LECOM is not the ONLY acceptance you get offered this year after you write that letter....but then again LECOM is my #1 pick so I want to be surrounded by others who share my enthusiasm!!!! Good Luck on that choice!!!!

I have also noticed that more and more people are being accepted. Any word on a LECOM Erie Class of 2014 Facebook group yet? 🙂

 

[forrealz]

I hope that LECOM is not the ONLY acceptance you get offered this year after you write that letter....but then again LECOM is my #1 pick so I want to be surrounded by others who share my enthusiasm!!!! Good Luck on that choice!!!!

I was about to say that 🙂

 

[wishintobedoc]

I got Accepted!!! well, I opened my po box and found one letter, lecom Erie envelope ... but this oct. 9 deposite deadline is very dumb if you ask me. I only interviewed at one other school and I have four more scheduled... so i dont know which school i like best. All i get from this policy is "we are not confident enough that you will attend if you get accepted to another school, so give us $1500 so we could invest it in our golf simulator room at the wellness center" lol... on a more serious note, this is a turnoff, Lecom should really rethink this policy, i regret attending the interview and I regret wasting my time. This blows! ...anyway... hopefully everyone else isnt as bummed as I am. Good luck to everyone waiting for a decision. I will be writing my withdrawal letter to lecom tonight. 🙁

I totally agree with you on this. I wish I would have been told ahead time. I really liked the school until I heard this. It made me feel sort of negative about the school. I understand why this may need to have a policy like this, but at least be up front about it. I am so glad I have other acceptances!!

 

[starrynite14]

I totally agree with you on this. I wish I would have been told ahead time. I really liked the school until I heard this. It made me feel sort of negative about the school. I understand why this may need to have a policy like this, but at least be up front about it. I am so glad I have other acceptances!!

I believe they said at my interview that it was a new thing they are trying out. I personally think it's a good idea. It gives more people a chance of being interviewed earlier. I believe one of the reasons I got in was because I applied so early and I completely support their decision. I understand where you are coming from too. I guess I'm just lucky that I totally fell in love with this school and know that it is the right place for me.

Good luck to you guys.

 

[forrealz]

besides renting a car, anybody has any info on shuttle services airport <-> hotel <-> school? I have never been around that area, how is the public transportation up there, or even cabs?

 

[Slane]

besides renting a car, anybody has any info on shuttle services airport <-> hotel <-> school? I have never been around that area, how is the public transportation up there, or even cabs?

I think renting a car is about the only feasible option for Erie, especially since you'll most likely have to fly into one of the major airports in the area (Pittsburgh, Buffalo, or Cleveland.) Flying directly into Erie is majorly expensive, and the flights are pretty limited (It's a fairly small airport.)

 

[ChiDO]

I think renting a car is about the only feasible option for Erie, especially since you'll most likely have to fly into one of the major airports in the area (Pittsburgh, Buffalo, or Cleveland.) Flying directly into Erie is majorly expensive, and the flights are pretty limited (It's a fairly small airport.)

Flying into Erie is comparable to flying into any city around Erie from my experience. It may be $20-50 more, but to me that is worth it then driving and renting a car.

Also, many of the hotels (like Marriott) will pick you up from the airport with their shuttle and can take you to the interview as well. I'm sure other hotels have this option as well.

 

[jfellings]

Flying into Erie is comparable to flying into any city around Erie from my experience. It may be $20-50 more, but to me that is worth it then driving and renting a car.

Also, many of the hotels (like Marriott) will pick you up from the airport with their shuttle and can take you to the interview as well. I'm sure other hotels have this option as well.

When I flew in, going directly to Erie was less expensive than the gas it would have cost to drive from the nearby cities. I still rented a car so I could see the area but I know that Day's Inn had a shuttle but you have to contact them beforehand to set it up.

 

[bleeker10]

I totally agree with you on this. I wish I would have been told ahead time. I really liked the school until I heard this. It made me feel sort of negative about the school. I understand why this may need to have a policy like this, but at least be up front about it. I am so glad I have other acceptances!!

How does this make you feel negative about the school? Honestly I think all of you are complaining about a minute problem. If I was in your situation, I would've paid the deposit and if I got in somewhere else I liked better than I would've just withdrawn. It's only $1500.

 

[droogdoc]

How does this make you feel negative about the school? Honestly I think all of you are complaining about a minute problem. If I was in your situation, I would've paid the deposit and if I got in somewhere else I liked better than I would've just withdrawn. It's only $1500.

$1500 is a lot to some people.....like me. If I had to do it right now I couldn't. I have made arrangements with a family member to get most of it in a loan from them by the end of the month to get it there by 10/1.

I have to work a while to make $1500. Sedning it in and withdrawing and being out that money is not even close to an option for me.

 

[golfin87]

hey guys, quick question...I just checked the portal and it says I've been selected for an interview. Will they call me to schedule the date? Because all it says is that they will e-mail me 10 days prior to the interview to confirm? How do I know the date? LECOM-Bradenton called to schedule it so I'm assuming Erie will too?

 

[droogdoc]

hey guys, quick question...I just checked the portal and it says I've been selected for an interview. Will they call me to schedule the date? Because all it says is that they will e-mail me 10 days prior to the interview to confirm? How do I know the date? LECOM-Bradenton called to schedule it so I'm assuming Erie will too?

They sent me an email. did your status just change today? If you dont get an email by the end of the day call them tommorrow first thing in the morning.

 

[golfin87]

Oh ok...yeah my status changed today. Thanks for the quick reply!

 

[RitaHayworth]

I just got an email saying my secondary app was complete. But the status says the committee has made a decision and that they'll send a letter in 30 days.

Is this a post secondary rejection?

 

[bleeker10]

$1500 is a lot to some people.....like me. If I had to do it right now I couldn't. I have made arrangements with a family member to get most of it in a loan from them by the end of the month to get it there by 10/1.

I have to work a while to make $1500. Sedning it in and withdrawing and being out that money is not even close to an option for me.

I understand that. I had to get a loan from my grandparents to pay the money. But I'd rather lose out on $1500 than not pay it and not get accepted anywhere else. I just think it's really stupid that some ppl on here are basing the entire profile of the school just off the fact they want the money in 30 days rather than by December 15th. I think you ppl should be complaining about the fact that we have to pay a large deposit at all to hold our seat compared to allo schools. For anyone who hasn't interviewed yet, schedule all your interviews close together so you won't have this predicament

 

[swamprat]

You guys are ridiculous.. complaining. I wish I had an acceptance get outta here its september you guys are lucky

 

[engineeredout]

For anyone who hasn't interviewed yet, schedule all your interviews close together so you won't have this predicament

Wont necesserly help. LECOM got back to me in a week. NYCOM took two months to send me an acceptance.

 

[CardioPlus]

Wont necesserly help. LECOM got back to me in a week. NYCOM took two months to send me an acceptance.

I just scheduled my interview at NYCOM for early November. When did you interview last year? I can't believe it took them 2 months to make a decision!

 

[engineeredout]

I just scheduled my interview at NYCOM for early November. When did you interview last year? I can't believe it took them 2 months to make a decision!

Interviewed around the beginning of december.

 

[xtina0]

Yea I got accepted into lecom, I really like the school but have the same concerns about the deposit. I'm going to have to put it down anyway because my other interviews aren't until after oct. 9th (when the $$$ is due). I really wish I could have a look at other schools but I guess I can stop freaking out now. $1500 compared to the debt we will have when we get out of school is nothing, it's worth securing your future seat in med school. I had a question about NYCOM, rotations and residencies are mostly based from NY and NYC hospitals right? tried looking it up but I can't find their hospital affiliations

 

[JRod72]

$1500 is a lot to some people.....like me. If I had to do it right now I couldn't. I have made arrangements with a family member to get most of it in a loan from them by the end of the month to get it there by 10/1.

I have to work a while to make $1500. Sedning it in and withdrawing and being out that money is not even close to an option for me.

So is LECOM your #1 choice or are you going to take the 1,500 hit?

I just mailed my $1,500.00 today!!!!! I had it sent over night delivery!!!! I work two jobs and still had to ask my mom for help...Thanks MOM!!!!! 😀

I am very happy because I am accepted....I sure there are people who would pay $3,000.00 to be in my position!

Oh yea for those still about to interview.... when I flew in to Erie, I had the last flight and ALL the rental car counters were closed!!!!! I had to take a taxi to my hotel and then back to the airport in the morning to get my rental car. So take that into consideration when booking your flights.

 

[xtina0]

There are so many things I like about the school but I haven't seen any other schools yet. I don't really have a number one choice I figured I'd just see what I like come interview time.

 

[mooshooblue]

Ok - so I was up at Erie last weekend running the Erie marathon, and since I was in the area, I drove by LECOM, since I'm interviewing there in a few weeks.

Is it just me, or does the place seem SO SMALL???

I thought they were the largest med school in the country? but it's one building... I understand you are probably only at that building for class, and then spend most of the rest of your time at the hospital, but I guess I was just expecting more of a "campus..."

 

[nys311637]

Ok - so I was up at Erie last weekend running the Erie marathon, and since I was in the area, I drove by LECOM, since I'm interviewing there in a few weeks.

Is it just me, or does the place seem SO SMALL???

I thought they were the largest med school in the country? but it's one building... I understand you are probably only at that building for class, and then spend most of the rest of your time at the hospital, but I guess I was just expecting more of a "campus..."

Remember that the school is a medical/pharmacy school only... thus, it's not a huge university... other schools are sharing space with thousands of other students (including undergraduates)... and frankly... would you want the added tuition expense in order to support Mr. I'm-gonna-play-football-here's full ride scholarship and excessive facilities?!

Also, think about the lack of distraction with the simplicity of the building... I'm an aesthetic person, so I understand a little of your concern, but the interior of the building is well done....

Good luck!

 

[ChiDO]

Ok - so I was up at Erie last weekend running the Erie marathon, and since I was in the area, I drove by LECOM, since I'm interviewing there in a few weeks.

Is it just me, or does the place seem SO SMALL???

I thought they were the largest med school in the country? but it's one building... I understand you are probably only at that building for class, and then spend most of the rest of your time at the hospital, but I guess I was just expecting more of a "campus..."

For years 1-2 all you need is a classroom, anatomy lab, and omm lab. As for being the biggest med. school, LECOM has 3 branches, thus they are all considered part of LECOM (Erie - 250, Seton Hill - 100, Bradeton - 150? - Total: ~500)

Also, when you drive by a medical school such as a big university hospital (Cleveland Clinic / Northwestern), the actual medical school is usually small (all your classes might be on 1 floor of building X), but it seems big as it has a huge hospital and research labs attached to it.

CCOM is spread out campus with different buildings for administration, registrar, library, gym, dorms and thus it has a more campus field. LECOM has a gym and hospital about a mile away from the school and all the other admin/library stuff are in the same main building.

 

[CardioPlus]

Yea I got accepted into lecom, I really like the school but have the same concerns about the deposit. I'm going to have to put it down anyway because my other interviews aren't until after oct. 9th (when the $$$ is due). I really wish I could have a look at other schools but I guess I can stop freaking out now. $1500 compared to the debt we will have when we get out of school is nothing, it's worth securing your future seat in med school. I had a question about NYCOM, rotations and residencies are mostly based from NY and NYC hospitals right? tried looking it up but I can't find their hospital affiliations

Hey, If you go into the student resources section of their website, download the NYCOM Catalog. In it is several pages listing all of their affiliated hospitals, it's pretty impressive

 

[Peaceonearth]

How does this make you feel negative about the school? Honestly I think all of you are complaining about a minute problem. If I was in your situation, I would've paid the deposit and if I got in somewhere else I liked better than I would've just withdrawn. It's only $1500.

Well Bleeker, from what I understand of Wishingtobedoc is that she/he has been accepted to another school, as well as have I, so other schools like MSU did not require me to pay the deposit till december. I really liked Lecom, but not enough to give them 1500 dollars when I know that I have not made up my mind on which school I will attend. 1500= the amount of money I plan to spend on gas Riding my Ninja from detroit- toledo- chicago- milwaukee- minni- salt lake- las vegas- san fran- la-phoenix-new mexico- the big three in texas- tulsa - miami- up the east cost-nyc- buffolo- windsor- back home from mid may 2010- mid june 2010.... ofcourse all in preparation for med-school. so i guess my point is, 1500 could get you around the country!

 

[xtina0]

Thanks cardioplus

 

[mooshooblue]

For years 1-2 all you need is a classroom, anatomy lab, and omm lab. As for being the biggest med. school, LECOM has 3 branches, thus they are all considered part of LECOM (Erie - 250, Seton Hill - 100, Bradeton - 150? - Total: ~500)

Also, when you drive by a medical school such as a big university hospital (Cleveland Clinic / Northwestern), the actual medical school is usually small (all your classes might be on 1 floor of building X), but it seems big as it has a huge hospital and research labs attached to it.

CCOM is spread out campus with different buildings for administration, registrar, library, gym, dorms and thus it has a more campus field. LECOM has a gym and hospital about a mile away from the school and all the other admin/library stuff are in the same main building.

yeah, i understand what you guys are saying...it was just a bit of a shocker. but i absolutely LOVE Erie - i practically live on the beach during the summers - so I would still love to go there.

 

[Bones DO]

Interviewed on Sept 3rd.... Got an ACCEPTANCE in the mail today!! Yippee!!! 🙂 (P.S. I live in NY for any who might not see a notice til tomorrow)...

😀😀😀

Hey I'm applying from NY to LECOM as well. Mind if I ask your stats?

 

[Peaceonearth]

I hope that LECOM is not the ONLY acceptance you get offered this year after you write that letter....but then again LECOM is my #1 pick so I want to be surrounded by others who share my enthusiasm!!!! Good Luck on that choice!!!!

I have also noticed that more and more people are being accepted. Any word on a LECOM Erie Class of 2014 Facebook group yet? 🙂

The only reason I am ticked is because I loved Erie and the wellness center... basically they are forcing me to not attend by having this policy. I did get accepted to MSU and chances are I will get into another school.... I submitted 9 d.o. secondaries and 15 m.d. ....but I regret wasting my time with lecom because they make my decision to withdraw much easier.

SHOUT OUT TO DR. J.K. MOORE, You were a great host!

 

[nys311637]

Hey I'm applying from NY to LECOM as well. Mind if I ask your stats?

I tend to think nothing spectacular... but I have time off after undergrad (2 yrs) with ok MCAT and excellent GPA.... i think the biggest difference is applying early early early... and the fact I am involved in medicine directly as my job right now (been a little while since I intubated someone, though!)

Early is the biggest thing, with ECs.... once you get the interview, I think that MCAT and GPA are out the window...

Good luck!🙂

 

[bleeker10]

Well Bleeker, from what I understand of Wishingtobedoc is that she/he has been accepted to another school, as well as have I, so other schools like MSU did not require me to pay the deposit till december. I really liked Lecom, but not enough to give them 1500 dollars when I know that I have not made up my mind on which school I will attend. 1500= the amount of money I plan to spend on gas Riding my Ninja from detroit- toledo- chicago- milwaukee- minni- salt lake- las vegas- san fran- la-phoenix-new mexico- the big three in texas- tulsa - miami- up the east cost-nyc- buffolo- windsor- back home from mid may 2010- mid june 2010.... ofcourse all in preparation for med-school. so i guess my point is, 1500 could get you around the country!

I wasn't directly referring to you, just those that don't have acceptances elsewhere. If you already have an acceptance to another school and are more than happy to attend it then you are in a great position. I was only accepted to one school but I stopped sending in secondaries after my acceptance bc I knew I wanted to attend here. If you get accepted somewhere else and you know that school is ranked higher on your list than LECOM, then don't attend the interview here and give someone else a shot. Also, be happy you already have acceptances in September because you don't have to stress about plans for next year. This thread will get really crazy and neurotic in March and April with ppl trying to attend late interviews and get off the waitlist.

I'm not trying to be a d*ck. It just bothers me that some ppl in this thread have negative thoughts about the school because of a policy on the deposit. Trust me, this school is well worth it. Don't judge any school based off an admissions policy bc once you matriculate, you are done with admissions and it has not effect on the rest of your time at the school

 

[bleeker10]

Anyway to bring this thread to a lighter note, has anyone interviewed this week at all? What did you think about the school? Did you like/dislike the group interview? To the people who have been accepted, what pathway are you?

 

[Peaceonearth]

I wasn't directly referring to you, just those that don't have acceptances elsewhere. If you already have an acceptance to another school and are more than happy to attend it then you are in a great position. I was only accepted to one school but I stopped sending in secondaries after my acceptance bc I knew I wanted to attend here. If you get accepted somewhere else and you know that school is ranked higher on your list than LECOM, then don't attend the interview here and give someone else a shot. Also, be happy you already have acceptances in September because you don't have to stress about plans for next year. This thread will get really crazy and neurotic in March and April with ppl trying to attend late interviews and get off the waitlist.

I'm not trying to be a d*ck. It just bothers me that some ppl in this thread have negative thoughts about the school because of a policy on the deposit. Trust me, this school is well worth it. Don't judge any school based off an admissions policy bc once you matriculate, you are done with admissions and it has not effect on the rest of your time at the school

My sincerest apologies Mr Bleeker... I had no clue that my comments make you antsy in your pantsy... But what tickles my pickle is the manner in which you dismiss other people's claims or ideas as irrelevant or inappropriate, While on the other hand, your ideas are deemed relevant. Relax hombre... be cool, wax on wax off. I don't really like to read people but let me tell you this. I know exactly what type of person you are. That accent you've tried so desperately to shed: pure West Virginia. What is your father, dear? Is he a coal miner? Does he stink of the lamp? You know how quickly the boys found you... all those tedious sticky fumblings in the back seats of cars... while you could only dream of getting out... getting anywhere... getting all the way ttt...to....to lecom!

 

[KG216]

My sincerest apologies Mr Bleeker... I had no clue that my comments make you antsy in your pantsy... But what tickles my pickle is the manner in which you dismiss other people's claims or ideas as irrelevant or inappropriate, While on the other hand, your ideas are deemed relevant. Relax hombre... be cool, wax on wax off. I don't really like to read people but let me tell you this. I know exactly what type of person you are. That accent you've tried so desperately to shed: pure West Virginia. What is your father, dear? Is he a coal miner? Does he stink of the lamp? You know how quickly the boys found you... all those tedious sticky fumblings in the back seats of cars... while you could only dream of getting out... getting anywhere... getting all the way ttt...to....to lecom!

Your rant reeks of Hannibal Lecter!

 

[nys311637]

Grow up, please.