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I submitted my secondary on July 16, the portal shows everything as being received other than my actual secondary application. Should I wait a little longer to see if it pops up, or should I call admissions? I know they say to not call for status updates but I'm not sure if something went wrong when I submitted the secondary.
Same here! I was kinda freaking out, but then I read this today so I am glad it's not just me! Would you post when it shows up as complete just so we can get some sense of a timeline for this school? I'll be sure to do the same!I submitted my secondary on July 16, the portal shows everything as being received other than my actual secondary application. Should I wait a little longer to see if it pops up, or should I call admissions? I know they say to not call for status updates but I'm not sure if something went wrong when I submitted the secondary.
Remember PCOM get over 15000 applications for all their programs and Philadelphia basically does it all so while they say 15 days it could be much longer. Patience is the name of the gameSame here! I was kinda freaking out, but then I read this today so I am glad it's not just me! Would you post when it shows up as complete just so we can get some sense of a timeline for this school? I'll be sure to do the same!
For those still waiting on the secondary app to be marked as received: mine was marked as received on Aug 12th. So it looks like waiting up to a month for them to process everything is not unusual!
That's so quick. I sent in my app on aug 3rd and that's the only thing that hasn't been updated as 'received' yetI submitted everything on 8/7. Checked today (8/13) and saw that everything was complete! Now to keep my spirits high and hope for that II...
What would be an 8 on the new MCAT? 125?
This is great help! Thanks! So, since you have experience in the whole process, how would you say we should approach the secondary essay? I applied last year and it got me an interview. But, I'm pretty sure that I can't use the same essay, right?I'm matriculating here in a few days, just wanted to poke my head in and say good luck to all applicants. I interviewed 9/26/14 accepted sometime the next week and got letter 10/8/14. It definitely helps to apply early.
IS, sgpa 4.0 MCAT 29 masters gpa 3.9 with 1st authored publication.
tips for interviewing here:
-understand why you want to practice on GA residents. Indicate a link to rural or underserved areas anywhere in the US.
-understand that many rotation sites for this school are in underserved areas (this does not exclude urban rotation sites, just understand the school's goals)
-focus on primary care, and indicate your interest in a primary care field
-understand potential issues in medical training such as number of medical graduates : available residency spots and offer solutions
-understand challenges of working in rural and underserved areas
-indicate a commitment to serve others and be able to demonstrate this in your past
-indicate resiliency to continuing difficulty and be prepared to demonstrate in your past
-make sure you have a few stories about past challenges lined up, and demonstrate how you coped
-how do you deal with stress? (understand that medicine carries with it a huge burden in relationships, and has a high suicide rate; understand that the train you're getting on doesn't stop for a very long time)
-indicate willingness and commitment to lifelong learning (understand that physician training never really ends)
-what would you do if you discovered a student cheating (I threw a curve ball during my interview and stated I would not report the student). Be able to demonstrate critical thinking about ethical decision making.
-be sure to be able to show them how you will change medicine. The best way to serve medicine is by understanding its current needs and indicating a willingness to meet those needs.
Always show during interviews, never tell.
things to ask:
-how much time to you allocate to students so that they can study for boards
-what sort of help do you offer to students who have trouble in their courses
-what sort of help do you offer to students to find a place to live
-how successful are students with families at this school
-indicate a strong interest in the medical school location, and indicate openness and flexibility to relocate
This is not to discourage students who may have other interests (non-primary care/non rural/no interest in staying in GA), but it is to show you what many COMs like to see. Everything I have seen indicates that you can do anything you want after graduating here. Previous classes were highly successful in matching to competitive specialties.
Make sure to stay and ask the medical student assigned to you as many questions as possible. I stayed for an hour after the interviews as I had many questions, and a strong interest in the school.
So far I have been very impressed with how helpful previous years are for each new class, so of course ask questions if you have them.
This is great help! Thanks! So, since you have experience in the whole process, how would you say we should approach the secondary essay? I applied last year and it got me an interview. But, I'm pretty sure that I can't use the same essay, right?
Yeah, I hated the concept of using the same essay. I have much more to share and a persistent drive I want the committee to see this time around. I'm just hoping that I get the chance to show that I have grown in an interview.I cannot remember the secondary for gaPCOM, but I did my due diligence and research on each question for every application. The approach I took for secondaries was to get through them as quickly as I could so that I could finish my application and get an interview. I'd also update the essay for second year applicants. You are not the same person as you were last year so why show people that you are the same person, or worse, lazy? Furthermore, during the next interview be prepared to explain how you have changed. In my experience, being a second year applicant only helps the application because it shows commitment. Don't deter the advantage by being lazy.
Had the same issue back when I submitted, apparently it just shows one of the scores. When I checked multiple times it would change to the new one and back to the old one. Admissions confirmed that it wasn't an issue and that they had all my scores. Hope this helps!
Remember different Committees and different dates for interviews. They do not do it the same way on both campuses, PHL has many many more interviews so may start earlierPCOM PA sent out their first II to IS'ers yesterday and today....any GA residents out there get one here?
You can call the Philly campus but if the letters were sent before they got your application you are going to have to have them sent again. Happened to me last year. My writers were on the ball and sent them in August but PCOM did not have my app until September.^^ I'd like to know as well. I sent mine on August 26th and it still doesn't show that it was received.
Hey y'all, how much time did it take between your AACOMAS app being verified and getting a secondary? My app was verified on August 31st and I haven't received an email of any kind from either PCOM campus yet, so I was just curious. Thanks!
What was your stats?interview invite this morning!
Congrats!interview invite this morning!
I'll PM youWhat was your stats?
Thank you! PCOM-GA is my top choice!Congrats!
I had an interview here on Friday. Everyone was super nice and I was very impressed. I was only complete about a week before getting an interview and honestly was surprised to be getting one from here and so soon. My interview invite was sent on Wednesday so I'm guessing someone dropped?
Quick facts
3rd cycle applying (1st here)
3.54 overall GPA
502 MCAT
Good ECs (AED various leadership positions)
ER scribe
Birmingham, AL resident (I was the only one from OOS and probably only one not from metro ATL)
I remember you. You had something in common with the admissions coordinator right? I also enjoyed the interview day very much and was impressed by the students and faculty. There was another interviewee at my table from out of state. Everyone I spoke with got their invite on Tues or Wed so I don't think you received one due to drop. Hopefully we will be classmates next year!
Hahaha yes that is me! We both went to Auburn so we were the ones talking about our classes and how much fun it was haha. Yes I hope so too. Can't believe we have to wait on snail mail!
Another OOS? Oh, I guess I didn't hear them speak up when she asked.
Received an II today as well! I just don't know what to do because I've already received acceptance to an MD school. But I like PCOM too....