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What's the latest mcat they accept?
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does anyone know how often the committee meets to make decisions after interviews?
 
I emailed both campuses with a question and they both responded within 15 minutes. That's impressive compared to other schools, that's all I have to say.


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So, my application was complete last July (2016) and I have yet to hear a peep. Are they still sending out IIs?
(I have well above average stats for the school, unique life experiences, non-trad, neighboring state, blah, blah, blah)
 
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NeanderthalDoc said:
So, my application was complete last July (2016) and I have yet to hear a peep. Are they still sending out IIs?
(I have well above average stats for the school, unique life experiences, non-trad, neighboring state, blah, blah, blah)
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Yes. They don't send out official rejections until the end of the cycle, so you won't know your status.
 
I know some people that interviewed last week have already heard back, but is there anyone that interviewed 1/18 or 1/19 that is still waiting for a response? Getting super antsy now that I know people have already received responses.
 
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I know some people that interviewed last week have already heard back, but is there anyone that interviewed 1/18 or 1/19 that is still waiting for a response? Getting super antsy now that I know people have already received responses.
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I interviewed last week and am still waiting!
 
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Phew! That makes me feel better! I know it's still super early, I was just really surprised when I found out some people got decisions already.
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Some people who interviewed the week of 1/17 received decisions already?!?!?!? ::starts praying::
 
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how do you know they did?! I interviewed 1/9 and haven't heard back.
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I don't know if they did; I was asking the question. I thought I read in a previous post that someone who interviewed 1/18 or 1/19 received a decision, but maybe I misunderstood. If that were true, I'd be surprised (and hoping I'll hear something soon also). The AdCom meets once per month and letters are sent within a week of the meeting. Based on my calculation and what I've read here, the AdCom likely won't meet again until mid-Feb.

Yes, I was paranoid enough to sit down and figure this all out. Let's see if I'm right. :laugh:
 
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I don't know if they did; I was asking the question. I thought I read in a previous post that someone who interviewed 1/18 or 1/19 received a decision, but maybe I misunderstood. If that were true, I'd be surprised (and hoping I'll hear something soon also). The AdCom meets once per month and letters are sent within a week of the meeting. Based on my calculation and what I've read here, the AdCom likely won't meet again until mid-Feb.

Yes, I was paranoid enough to sit down and figure this all out. Let's see if I'm right. :laugh:
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Apparently they met 1/20 based on the dates on some people's acceptance letters.
 
I feel so dumb, people said they interviewed on 12/19 and heard back on the 20th. I thought they wrote 1/19, hence my confusion. So sorry for the confusion; it's been a long exam week!
 
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MeDicinalCONnec said:
The GA and the Philly interview were two totally different interviews in my opinion. GA is a smaller campus so the tour isn't as long, there is a catered lunch, and the interview group was slightly larger. You also have to do a 30 minute writing section and answer about 6 questions. Closed file.

The Philly interview was a little more formal but I still thought it went well. It was open file and you don't have questions before hand. We literally took a tour, ate some breakfast and talked to some second years and then interviewed and went home. Hope this helps! I thought both campus interviews were great and each one offers something unique!
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thank you so much!
 
I emailed the school my letter of updates directly and they said they are not accepting any updates from students. Should I try through interfolio? I never used it before. Or are they kind of saying that I'm rejected?
 
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I emailed the school my letter of updates directly and they said they are not accepting any updates from students. Should I try through interfolio? I never used it before. Or are they kind of saying that I'm rejected?
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Yeah that's odd.. I asked about an academic update and they said via AACOMAS was fine (for the PA campus.)


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I emailed the school my letter of updates directly and they said they are not accepting any updates from students. Should I try through interfolio? I never used it before. Or are they kind of saying that I'm rejected?
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I emailed them an update (not a LOR) about volunteer work and they said they added it to my file. This was much earlier in the cycle though

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Late notice, but I just cancelled my interview for Feb. 3. Thought I would post on here in case anyone wants to try to grab an earlier date.
 
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Just received login info but it doesn't work

...I just want to be part of the team :-|
 
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Does anyone know if this school is still sending out IIs? I have been complete since October 2016 and haven't heard anything yet.
 
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kovalchuk71 said:
Same. Come on PCOM, show me some love!!!!!
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It seems like most II's are sent out around one month before the interview. So today being February 1st, I would assume they are booked through March. Being realistic, unless you have an insanely high MCAT and/or GPA, your chances of getting an interview at this point are very slim. I say this as PCOM was one of my top choices but I can't afford to wait any longer.

I am closing the book on this cycle so I can focus on finding my living arrangements in New Mexico.

Good luck y'all
 
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Complete 8/18. Received II on 1/31. I interview on 2/9 next week!!! Excited :)
 
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Phinally!! Received an II this morning for Feb 24th. I had given up on PCOM basically.
 
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anyone know until when they offer interviews? A friend of mine got offered pretty late last cycle, close to April if I remember, but I am not sure if that's typical.
 
myinitialsR_DR said:
I don't know if they did; I was asking the question. I thought I read in a previous post that someone who interviewed 1/18 or 1/19 received a decision, but maybe I misunderstood. If that were true, I'd be surprised (and hoping I'll hear something soon also). The AdCom meets once per month and letters are sent within a week of the meeting. Based on my calculation and what I've read here, the AdCom likely won't meet again until mid-Feb.

Yes, I was paranoid enough to sit down and figure this all out. Let's see if I'm right. :laugh:
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I have a friend who interviewed on 1/19. Do you know if they will be releasing decisions soon?
 
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