+3 accepted OOS. time to get grandmasters 1v1 now.
Unfortunately, I'm still waiting on a recommendation from a DO. I'm expecting to get it soon though. I was just wondering if I'm getting too close to the too late line since they've already started accepting students. What are my chances of getting an interview/acceptance if I get it in by the end of October?
How many times did you guys apply to OSU before getting accepted? How realistic are my chances of getting in my first try (interview is scheduled for next week)?
According to the US News "Ultimate Guide to Medical Schools": 376 OOS applied, 36 received interviews, and 28 were offered admission. Out of the 28, 10 enrolled (out of a total of 92).
I don't know how accurate US News is with Osteopathic school stats, so I guess take it with a grain of salt. But I hope that kinda helps
Something like 6 people in my class were accepted from the last interview day in March. Some people will get multiple acceptances and then choose where to go, so the list of filled spots is in flux for many months.
That said, the sooner you can get completed the sooner you can get in the queue.
I was complete just after thanksgiving and got a January interview last year and had no problem getting in.
Whew! That's a relief. It just seems like they started earlier this year. It just worried me that they've already accepted that many people (considering how small the class is). I think my stats are decent, but I know OSU doesn't focus too much on numbers. What should I be focusing on since I'm finishing up my app a little later than desired?
Thanks for the replies!
I know this sounds silly but do they really call you to set up the interview?? Does anyone remember the phone number? I usually dont answer numbers I dont know and I definitely do not want to miss this call! And wouldnt they leave a message on voicemail?!
How's the public transportation system in Tulsa? Would I need to get a car to get around? Also, I heard that students having a OMS-1 lecture in OSU stillwater site for a semester--is this true or are all lectures at CHS?
As for housing, where would you recommend for possibly an easy commute (walking distance, if possible). Any newer complexes that have a safe neighborly atmosphere?
Ah, thanks for the info! I suppose I'll have to procure a car. I'm coming from literally the safest city in the US (#1 and #3 in subsequent years) so I am a tad paranoid, but most medical schools are located downtown so I guess it comes with the territory of the profession :]
longroad- my stats are right around yours with a 25MCAT. Were you in-state? I submitted my secondary around a week ago and haven't heard anything for even an interview yet.
Yes, I am in-state. I am from a small town here in Oklahoma.
I'm thinking about the DO/PhD program. and Wondering if the school is going to pay the tuition. Cuz that would be awesome!!! If this is down, it will really make me put OSUCOM over TCOM. I really like the smaller student body at OSUCOM where there is a high faculty to student ratio and it bring can brings quality to student's education.
I was offered the DO/PhD and turned it down. I enjoy research but not enough to commit 3 years of my life to the Ph.D. aspect in trade of being closer to being an attending.
As for program info, as it stands right now the 3 years you do the Ph.D. work the tuition is waved and you get ~21k stipend for living expenses. Currently there is no tuition for the 4 years you're in the medical side however it is in the works. I was told that if I took the route as of this year (finish my 2nd year then go into the 3 years of Ph.D.) that by the time I got to my last 2 years of medical school they would have a tuition waver in place.