Philadelphia COM - Philadelphia (PCOM) Discussion Thread 2016-2017

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joshkep812 said:
That's the exact same day I was complete. What are your stats if you don't mind?
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MCAT 506, 3.9gpa, collegiate athlete, 2 semesters research, IS traditional, about 400 hours experience and 250 hours of community service. What about you?
 
Just to share my interview experience for anyone curious. We started off in the waiting area while we waited for everyone to arrive. There were 7 of us total when we started the tour. The medical students were awesome, open to any and all questions you have and give you plenty of insight and advice. I would recommend asking them what the osteopathic philosophy means to them and how they would describe OMT. After the tour we had lunch in a small conference room with another student and a faculty member of the school. They explained a lot about the curriculum and were also very friendly and open to questions. After lunch we headed down to the admissions office where we waited for the interviewers to call us in. There were two groups of interviews going on, so you do not really wait too long. The interview itself, at least for me, was very laid back and conversational. A few times my interviewers specifically said that they are asking me questions off script (being that they have a script to make it a level playing field). I really did not feel nervous at all and they were extremely friendly. Just be prepared for the typical questions and also some variable follow-ups. Overall it was a great experience.
 
Sportsfanatic7 said:
MCAT 506, 3.9gpa, collegiate athlete, 2 semesters research, IS traditional, about 400 hours experience and 250 hours of community service. What about you?
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500, 3.8, 2.5 years research, IS traditional, about the same experience and service but maybe a bit more experience. I interviewed on 10/6. I would just be patient. Your stats are good.
 
Hi everyone, late to this thread! I had one question, if all the sections are my portal have a date in the "received" box, does that mean my app is complete? Thank you!
 
So I have been complete for 5 weeks now. Anyone here receive an II, and if so should I call admissions?
 
Rejected post interview. Good luck to everyone else. I wish you all the best!
 
joshkep812 said:
I did interview on 10/6. I got a letter yesterday but I didn't get to go home to get it until today.
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I'm sorry to hear! I seen some of your posts and you seem like an awesome person! I'm sure you'll get it somewhere!
 
Does interviewing at ga pcom negatively affect chances here? I really want to attend the PA campus but have been accepted at the GA campus...


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Do they send letters in the mail for waitlist or what? And how do you know your spot on it?
 
Hey all, anyone know how I can go about updating admissions about my DO LOR? AACOMAS received my DO letter 2 weeks ago, but should he also send it specifically to the PCOM admissions email?
 
Dream_big said:
Hey all, anyone know how I can go about updating admissions about my DO LOR? AACOMAS received my DO letter 2 weeks ago, but should he also send it specifically to the PCOM admissions email?
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You have to email them about the letter and they will retrieve it from AACOMAS.
 
Hi! Recently accepted! Just wondering for current students what 3rd year rotations are like at PCOM? I tired to ask on my tour, but the 2nd years weren't quite sure. Where do students typically rotate?
 
610doc said:
Hi! Recently accepted! Just wondering for current students what 3rd year rotations are like at PCOM? I tired to ask on my tour, but the 2nd years weren't quite sure. Where do students typically rotate?
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Congrats!! When did you interview?
 
docabe2017 said:
It looks like 10/9 up to probably 11/1 will be looked at together. Hoping early interview means better chance of acceptance haha
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Ah man, was hoping to be part of this batch, I guess the wait continues
 
Quick question. Has anyone ever heard of appealing an admissions decision? Because the interviewers for my interview called me the wrong name at first, seemed confused when I corrected them, and were unaware that I took the MCAT twice even thought they had my file in front of them. I'm worried my interview stats may have gone under someone else's file in the confusion and maybe that's why I got rejected?
 
I completed my secondary in August and already interviewed at Georgia but never heard back from PA campus..
 
610doc said:
Hi! Recently accepted! Just wondering for current students what 3rd year rotations are like at PCOM? I tired to ask on my tour, but the 2nd years weren't quite sure. Where do students typically rotate?
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Better to ask a third year (as a 2nd year here) . I know we have a new system with core clinical campuses. I think @TopTomato is a third year.
 
Fluffy123 said:
Glad I took a look at this thread. I sent my secondary 9/15 and it looks like they are going through the August material so I will just sit quietly and twiddle my thumbs I guess lol
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Same here. Around 9-14 for me. Would really love to hear back from this school!
I submitted secondary 1 month later instead of the advised 2 weeks due to personal reasons :/
 
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