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LECOM Erie Discussion Thread 2011-2012
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Accepted LDP! Interviewed 11/4.
Btw, there is a class thread in the Osteopathic Medical Student forum under class threads...
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If any prospective or accepted students have questions on family life in Erie (ex: those with nervous husbands/wives/kids), feel free to message me.
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Just withdrew my application and cancelled my interview on 1/13 so a slot should open up. Good luck to everyone still waiting!
Just arrived for my interview tomorrow, it's really cold and snowing. Stopped by the gym because I'm pretty sure it's not included in the tour/interview, which by the way, looks awesome and definitely a plus. Crossing fingers for a smooth interview tomorrow.
Anyone from 11/10 get their letter yet? Good luck to all interviewing today!!
For those of you who are not aware or have not done so yet, please go to http://www.capwiz.com/aacom/issues/alert/?alertid=56983501&type=CO and type in your name and info so your voice is heard. Your future as a physician is on the line as the super committee is trying to cut the funding for residency programs in half, which means you have a good chance at not getting into one. They are meeting on 11/23/11 so act fast!
I don't know if I should still submit my secondary here? I got a 23 MCAT, 3.59 cum. GPA and 3.33 science with a lot of volunteering, research, and clinical experience...did anyone with a low MCAT get accepted to LECOM-Erie this year? I wonder if they have a cut-off when giving interviews??
I can't speak for this year, but in my year (class of 2014) there was more than one person with similar stats accepted, some accepted in February and March.... Of course I don't know all the specifics on this year, I would say its worth a shot if you have the money to spend and really want to go to LECOM.
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KYCOM and waitlisted at LMU-DCOM
I am really starting to get frustrated!!! My application has been under review for three months now. Is there anyone else with this problem or has had it? If so, what can I do to resolve it? I have emailed them several times to verify whether or not my application has slipped through the cracks, (I have heard of it happening), and there has been no response. Much thanks in advance!!!
" The Admissions Committee has made a decision on your application. You will receive an official letter in the mail within 30 days."
Interviewed 11/18, fingers are crossed. Listed LDP as 1st choice but regretting not listing PBL as 1st.
Interviewed 11/18, fingers are crossed. Listed LDP as 1st choice but regretting not listing PBL as 1st.
Best of luck! I have heard it is easier to switch INTO PBL than into LDP...
I've been under review for longer than that. When I call they say to please be patient that the application season isn't over until March. Better than a rejection right?
My app is being reviewed...how many weeks does it generally take at LECOM for them to review the app and notify if you get an interview/rejected?
I would imagine they do at least 600 interviews because they accept more than 300 I believe?
I would imagine they do at least 600 interviews because they accept more than 300 I believe?
I'm in the same situation. Yesterday I sent them a letter of interest...hopefully this will help.
I think I'll try this. I've also been complete since mid August and I haven't heard a word.
So you have submitted a secondary or they haven't sent you a secondary?
I had an interview invite within days of submitting my secondary. If they haven't responded to emails, I can only assume you're 'on hold' like I am with almost everywhere... Maybe a LOI will help, but I really don't know... Sorry 🙁
I am interviewing here in January.
To anyone who has interviewed here already - what should I expect for the interview? I have heard there is only a group interview. I'm wondering how this works. Do they go around in a circle asking questions or how does it work?
To anyone who has interviewed here already - what should I expect for the interview? I have heard there is only a group interview. I'm wondering how this works. Do they go around in a circle asking questions or how does it work?
umm... not spectacular...
3.18 s/cGPA, 26Q, and a heck of a lot of volunteer hours... oh, and a bunch of PB work with a 3.83 cGPA, and 3.91 sGPA
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your PB work was probably the kicker that made it go so fast, even though the rest of your stuff isn't bad at all. you give me hope i just turned mine in on sunday 🙂 congrats on the II! 👍
I've been rejected by more places than those that have interviewed me... But... I have an acceptance, so I'm not going to complain 😉 both state MD schools rejected outright, as well as KCUMB, ATSU-KCOM, and RVU.... Interviewed at ATSU-SOMA, and both LECOMs, plus an offer at LMU-DCOM, but I didn't go to that one because I had an offer from LECOM-Erie... Erie is better than BFE Tennessee... All the other places have me on hold... VCOM, Western, CCOM/AZCOM, DMU and Nova... didn't finish secondaries elsewhere because of the offer from LECOM...
Hey you seem to be in good shape! And I agree, Erie > LMU-DCOM (I've visited Erie a lot). And Erie is a good place to get an interview, I know a lot of people that go here and it's definitely a really good education. Hope you like it 🙂
If you don't mind me asking, did you get rejections post-interview at KCOM and RVU? Or, pre-interview? I am scheduled to interview at these two places in three weeks and I hope I will have memorable experiences.
How was SOMA interview? I am also interviewing there in January. Thanks!
Pre interview...
And SOMA is great. Loved the school, but I'm an alternate...
And SOMA is great. Loved the school, but I'm an alternate...
I interviewed there on 11/18 as well, but I did not receive that notification message yet. Kinda worried. They said they would meet together on wednesday 11/23 to discuss whom to accept, yet you already had a decision 1 day prior.
I wonder why they haven't sent me a notification about my letter being in the mail within 30 days yet.
So anxious. I thought I did pretty well during the interview, but now I am having doubts.
Yes I remember the guy Jamie said that in the morning so I was a bit surprised seeing that. Still no letter in the mail though, so I'm still nervous.
And no I didn't think I did that well in the interview compared to two other people who kind of "dominated" the conversations early on. I gave pretty safe and concise answers and the two faculty just nodded so I rarely had to ramble/elaborate.
And no I didn't think I did that well in the interview compared to two other people who kind of "dominated" the conversations early on. I gave pretty safe and concise answers and the two faculty just nodded so I rarely had to ramble/elaborate.
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I am wondering about the best way to travel to LECOM. It looks like I will have to fly to Philly and then take a propeller plane (!) the rest of the way to Erie.
Do you need to rent a car when you're there? And is weather (snow) an issue in December/January?
Do you need to rent a car when you're there? And is weather (snow) an issue in December/January?
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If you use their recommended hotels, you should be able to get a shuttle from the airport to your hotel, and then from the hotel to the airport. You'd only need a car if you want to do some extra exploring.
Expect snow. Erie gets mountains of it.
I would also exercise some caution with flying. Expect the possibility of flight delays from snow :-/
So would it be a good idea to book a day early or to drive instead?
If I were to drive there it would be 13 hours (versus 4 hours of flying).
I flew into Cleveland and drove the rest... You could also fly into Pitts or Buffalo and drive...
I was considering doing this.
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If you go with that option, Cleveland or Buffalo are the easiest in terms of parking and distance (1 1/2 hours). Parking and the drive (about two hours) to Pittsburgh are not the best.
we submit LORs after an interview invite right? or do we submit it before interview invite?
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I believe you submit the science letters when you receive an interview invite and submit the DO letter if and when you are accepted.
For those who have interviewed/been accepted, how long did it take to receive an II after being under review?
Mine were not very long... like a week...
Good to know. I almost had a heart attack in class when I got an email telling me I had a portal change. I looked and all it said was that my application is now under review
got excited for no reason! hopefully i will hear soon then 
That used to be the way of it. Now I'm hearing that they will not consider your application further after the interview until you get that LoR in. It's still on the website as "when you're accepted", but people have been reporting that they've been told -at- the interview that nothing's gonna get decided until the DO letter is in.
Interview! 2/9
This is my first interview invitation. After all of that studying and applying, it is the first time a medical school has acknowledged me, and man it's exciting. Trying to play it cool, failing a little.
Hope you guys hear back soon!
This is my first interview invitation. After all of that studying and applying, it is the first time a medical school has acknowledged me, and man it's exciting. Trying to play it cool, failing a little.
Hope you guys hear back soon!
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