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[timpatt]

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for the people that have been accepted to PCOM, how long did it take to get a response after the interview? I interviewed on Nov 6, and I knew it's only been a week, but naturally I am anxious

 

[BayesianDoc]

5 days, but I live about 25 minutes away from PCOM so mail time was shorter. I do know that adcom met two days after my interview. I think they meet around the middle of each month.

Good luck.

 

[Dr JPH]

The admissions committee meets once a month, sometimes twice.

If you interviewed right after they met, then you may need to wait a month.

If you interviewed right before they meet, then you may only have to wait a week or so.

Be patient but give it at least 5 weeks.

PATIENCE....one thing premeds REALLY need to learn.

Good luck

 

[MEDicated]

yesssssssss!!!! this feels great. i interviewed early.....like mid sept. and was given a "hold" decision a month later. i sent them my new MCAT score about 10 days ago and they sent me an acceptance today....oh life is great!! PCOM rocks, but they might take a while to accept you....patience is definitely necessary (almost 2 months of waiting for me post interview).

 

[Radiohead67]

I heard they only meet once a month to decide and I believe it is the third week of the month. My guess is you'll hear back around the 21st or 22nd.

 

[DunkinDOnut]

how often do they meet to hand out interviews? My file finally became complete 11/3. I really want to hear from them. Any suggestions?

 

[BayesianDoc]

no clue on interviews at this point b/c I do not know how many spots are open. When I interviewed in mid-september I believe they were interviewing on Mondays and Wednesdays. A 1st and 2nd year there should be able to give you a better idea since they see them in the fishtank/bowl.

 

[timpatt]

i interviewd on nov 6 and they were offering interviews i think 4 days a week

 

[crazy250]

i was complete in september but still haven't heard from them. seems like a lot of people completed after me are getting interviews. wtf?

 

[group_theory]

Interviews are held Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

There are some weeks where they may offer interviews on tuesday or friday.

 

[Demosthenes_7]

A PCOM interview may be highly correlated to PA residency. Of the 476 in-state applicants, 317 were interviewed, and 274 accepted. Out-of-state 2678, 347, 136. They and a few other private schools lean heavily in-state. Out-ot-state applicants, unless they're stellar, may often have to wait until the in-state quota is filled.

 

[indymed]

I thought PCOM ws a private school? But they still favor in-state?

 

[Demosthenes_7]

Almost all private medical schools, allopathic and osteopathic, favor in-state or in-region students. UHS is one of the few DO schools that does not favor in-state. CCOM is a near guarantee for IL residents. VCOM favors Appalachia students. Etc.

 

[timpatt]

accepted to PCOM today....hi didillily ho neighboreinos!!

 

[Abram_Graham]

Congrats timpatt! I also got my acceptance letter from PCOM today. I'm really excited since this is my first choice. I am sending in the deposit as soon as I get paid. Look out Philly cause here I come
Keith
PCOM '08

 

[catwoman]

Hey all-

so, for those who've been accepted, do you receive letters from PCOM, or did someone call you?
Also, when did you interview? I interviewed on the 17th of november, and I think my interviewers told me I would find out (hear from them) at the end of the month (which is this week!)

Thanks all!!!



🙂

 

[williestyle81]

Congrats Abram and Tim!!!!!!

Welcome Aboard

-E

 

[catwoman]

got my PCOM acceptance letter yesterday!!!

YAY!
can't wait to meet everyone-
catty