Philadelphia COM - Georgia (GA-PCOM) Discussion Thread 2015 - 2016

[Patch502]

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Complete 10/20! Here is to an II!

 

[linlintran]

Complete 10/20! Here is to an II!

Did you get an II?

 

[Patch502]

No, hoping for one.

 

[jtm0021]

For accepted folks, is anything required besides returning the standards paperwork signed right now? When is the deposit due?

 

[C3H6O3]

For accepted folks, is anything required besides returning the standards paperwork signed right now? When is the deposit due?

I believe it is $250 by December 15th and $1500 by April 15th. It should be on your acceptance letter if you want to double check.

 

[docrunner23]

For accepted folks, is anything required besides returning the standards paperwork signed right now? When is the deposit due?

When do we need to return that paperwork by?? I totally forgot about that

 

[JDWannabe]

Submitted today. Does anyone know how quickly a secondary is sent out afterwards?

 

[lavlavs]

Interview day was long I would suggest you book flights that leave later than 4 or 5. There was the 30 minute essay questions in the beginning. That was the worst part to me because im a slow typer. But interview its self wasnt bad. Good luck to everyone!

Hi, i just got an II here and I was wondering if you could explain a little more about their interview day? What is this essay? What is the basic schedule of the interview day like?

 

[sparos]

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[jtm0021]

Hi, i just got an II here and I was wondering if you could explain a little more about their interview day? What is this essay? What is the basic schedule of the interview day like?

Well they bring you in with a short intro and then they take you to the library where you have to type up 6 short response questions that will be discussed in your interview. They give you 30 mins for that and then they start discussing basics about the the school and financial aid and eat lunch. Standard stuff. Then you will have your interviews and you could be waiting for up to 60 minutes. You should be done by 2. Interview is closed file. Real laid back and everyone is nice.

 

[formerphoenix]

Well they bring you in with a short intro and then they take you to the library where you have to type up 6 short response questions that will be discussed in your interview. They give you 30 mins for that and then they start discussing basics about the the school and financial aid and eat lunch. Standard stuff. Then you will have your interviews and you could be waiting for up to 60 minutes. You should be done by 2. Interview is closed file. Real laid back and everyone is nice.

I waited for 2.5 hours in the holding room before going to my interview

 

[jtm0021]

I waited for 2.5 hours in the holding room before going to my interview

My experience was on my day there were 3 students assigned to each interview group with 30 minute interviews each.

 

[formerphoenix]

My experience was on my day there were 3 students assigned to each interview group with 30 minute interviews each.

That's probably how they usually do it. On my day we had 6

 

[jtm0021]

That's probably how they usually do it. On my day we had 6

Oh wow...that sucks.

 

[JDWannabe]

3.74 sgpa/ 3.55 cgpa 505 mcat
How do I stand for this school?

 

[jtm0021]

3.74 sgpa/ 3.55 cgpa 505 mcat
How do I stand for this school?

All my numbers were lower and I got accepted. I was first interview though.

 

[mpsu2014]

II… interviewing on 11/06

How did everyone like the school, faculty, area etc.
Congrats on all the acceptances 😀

EDIT: Where exactly do you go for the interview day? It doesn't say in the email.

 

[WhenPrayersGoUp]

sorry just seeing this post but yes exactly like the person described. above

 

[jtm0021]

II… interviewing on 11/06

How did everyone like the school, faculty, area etc.
Congrats on all the acceptances 😀

EDIT: Where exactly do you go for the interview day? It doesn't say in the email.

Main entrance at the front. Someone will be there.

 

[FloresMD]

Accepted!

 

[CaptRetired]

Accepted!

Congrats,... Should probably change your Account ID...

 

[formerphoenix]

Accepted today! Interviewed 10/23

 

[mpsu2014]

Congrats on acceptances!

I'll see all those interviewing here tomorrow :O

 

[JDWannabe]

How long after verification did you guys get a secondary?

 

[FloresMD]

Congrats,... Should probably change your Account ID...

haha I wish I could, but it is not worth the $20 SDN wants me to pay to change it.

 

[WhenPrayersGoUp]

accepted!!!!!

 

[CaptRetired]

A Great bunch of candidates interviewed Friday. Good luck to ya'll.

 

[Calyces]

Accepted!!

 

[MedAbyss]

II Complete 10/26

 

[mj1988]

rescheduled interview from 11/13/ to 12/11 this morning hope one of you gets the Nov slot. good luck!

 

[docrunner23]

can any current students provide info about global health opportunities at GA-PCOM? Are there service trips that students can go on during breaks/over the summer? Also, what do you y'all typically do/what are you encouraged to do between first and second year?

 

[simbad8]

can any current students provide info about global health opportunities at GA-PCOM? Are there service trips that students can go on during breaks/over the summer? Also, what do you y'all typically do/what are you encouraged to do between first and second year?

The summer between first and second year is your last summer so you're encouraged to do whatever you want. Some students will do summer research programs, shadow, outreach trips, or just relax. The school doesn't organize outreach trips for you, it's a self-guided thing. Definitely go with a reputable organization though such as DOCare or HELPS international. But you definitely have over a year to figure this all out.

 

[JDWannabe]

How long did it take after your were verified to receive a secondary?

 

[sg808]

How long did it take after your were verified to receive a secondary?

It took about 3 days for me. For others anywhere from 3 days-3 weeks.

 

[JDWannabe]

It took about 3 days for me. For others anywhere from 3 days-3 weeks.

Thank you for replying. I greatly appreciate it.

 

[EmergencyDO]

I was accepted here a week ago. I know it is a little early but can any current students speak on how easy or hard it is to find apartments. I live about an hour from Suwanee so I would like to get an apartment that is closer to the school. Thanks!

 

[Dr. Janitor]

Gave up my interview for today here...hope it went to one of you fine folks!

 

[EmergencyDO]

Does anyone if there is accepted student Facebook page?

 

[Dr. G (DO)]

I just interviewed on 11/13/2015. I am currently awaiting a decision letter. During the tour, they mentioned that if you are accepted and send them your Facebook-linked email address then they would add you to the Facebook group for accepted students. Is anyone currently in that Facebook group? If so, could you give an estimate for how many seats have been filled so far? Thanks.

 

[alexis121711]

II for 12/11 just now very excited complete 10/22

 

[newuser2024]

Has anyone who interviewed on 11/6 heard back yet?

 

[BeastReincarnated]

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[mpsu2014]

Has anyone who interviewed on 11/6 heard back yet?

Nope. It'll be tomorrow or Friday probably

 

[TheSunMovieCanada]

Hey guys, just generally how long after your application was complete did you receive a notification for an II?
My application has been incomplete for weeks now because one of my professors who wrote me a LOR was on vacation, and I just now got that situation resolved, so my application JUST got complete :/

 

[newuser2024]

Hey guys, just generally how long after your application was complete did you receive a notification for an II?
My application has been incomplete for weeks now because one of my professors who wrote me a LOR was on vacation, and I just now got that situation resolved, so my application JUST got complete :/

I think mine was about two months

 

[alexis121711]

A little less than a month for me but I wouldn't worry there is still plenty of time for you to interview.

 

[appleball5]

Accepted!!!!!!! So excited

 

[Dr. G (DO)]

Accepted!!!!!!! So excited

When did you interview?

PS: Congratulations!

 

[appleball5]

Two weeks ago!

 

[C3H6O3]

Accepted!!!!!!! So excited

Congrats!