Temple/LKSOM Post-Bacc ACMS 2020-2021

[Scienceolympian]

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At what point can we assume we're rejected? Like does anyone have a timeline where we should give up hope? I recently uploaded an update letter and new grades on Postbac cas and I emailed them to let them know and all they said is that my application is under review.

 

[basophilic]

24 including BCMS

Was told they take about 10 BCMS and 30 ACMS!

So assuming 75% of the FB group is ACMS, they have about 18 ACMS seats filled and about 12 (40%) seats still remain, though a good chunk of these remaining seats will be filled up from this Wednesday's interviewees. Still, this combined with the potential 06/15 interview (based on previous cycles) is basically the last bit of hope left for us non-interviewees.

 

[basophilic]

At what point can we assume we're rejected? Like does anyone have a timeline where we should give up hope? I recently uploaded an update letter and new grades on Postbac cas and I emailed them to let them know and all they said is that my application is under review.

When did they tell you that your app is still under review?

 

[livermeatballs]

I emailed last week that my final transcripts were in and I updated my grades on PostBacCAS. Received an interview invite 40 minutes later. Interview on 6/2.

 

[basophilic]

I emailed last week that my final transcripts were in and I updated my grades on PostBacCAS. Received an interview invite 40 minutes later. Interview on 6/2.

Congrats and good luck on the interview! Nice to know they might have interview slots in June.
If you don't mind sharing, what are your stats like?

 

[123med123]

Anyone under review 4/8 or after heard back yet?

 

[Scienceolympian]

When did they tell you that your app is still under review?

Last week, Tuesday I think

 

[livermeatballs]

Congrats and good luck on the interview! Nice to know they might have interview slots in June.
If you don't mind sharing, what are your stats like?

uGPA 3.0, sGPA around 2.9. I have 16 post bacc pre-req credits at 3.67, with the last 8 being 4.0. No MCAT. In state and strong ties to the school.

 

[123med123]

uGPA 3.0, sGPA around 2.9. I have 16 post bacc pre-req credits at 3.67, with the last 8 being 4.0. No MCAT. In state and strong ties to the school.

What are your extracurriculars if you dint mind sharing?

 

[livermeatballs]

What are your extracurriculars if you dint mind sharing?

Graduated in 2018. I've been a medical scribe for the past 2 years, promoted to chief scribe a year ago. I did one summer of developmental psych research, one summer interning at a medical museum. A few volunteering/mentoring things, about 200 hours total and nothing long term. Also did some research this year with a doctor I worked with and got my name on a (pending) publication. A few other random things as well.

 

[123med123]

Graduated in 2018. I've been a medical scribe for the past 2 years, promoted to chief scribe a year ago. I did one summer of developmental psych research, one summer interning at a medical museum. A few volunteering/mentoring things, about 200 hours total and nothing long term. Also did some research this year with a doctor I worked with and got my name on a (pending) publication. A few other random things as well.

That’s a hefty list, congrats! This is for amcs and not achs correct?

 

[livermeatballs]

That’s a hefty list, congrats! This is for amcs and not achs correct?

Correct. I applied to ACHS as well and was accepted.

 

[basophilic]

Correct. I applied to ACHS as well and was accepted.

When was your app complete?

 

[livermeatballs]

When was your app complete?

App completed 5/13. Sent email about final spring semester grades on 5/27, received interview invite about an hour later.

 

[mightyATP]

App completed 5/13. Sent email about final spring semester grades on 5/27, received interview invite about an hour later.

Wow they were really into you!! What do you think made you stood out?

 

[livermeatballs]

Wow they were really into you!! What do you think made you stood out?

Honestly not really sure. Maybe a combo of essays and strong ties to the school?

 

[h344]

App completed 5/13. Sent email about final spring semester grades on 5/27, received interview invite about an hour later.

When you updated your grades, did you also send in another transcript even though they already have one on file?

 

[basophilic]

Honestly not really sure. Maybe a combo of essays and strong ties to the school?

Interesting. What do you mean by strong ties to the school?

 

[livermeatballs]

When you updated your grades, did you also send in another transcript even though they already have one on file?

I did send another transcript, just to be safe.

 

[buttercup888]

Any information on whether or not they're still interviewing?

When we heard from LKSOM on 05/28, there were 22 ACMS students already in the class. They've been accepting 3-4 students per interview so after the 05/27 interview, I'd say there's prob one more remaining if they're trying to hit 30!

 

[basophilic]

When we heard from LKSOM on 05/28, there were 22 ACMS students already in the class. They've been accepting 3-4 students per interview so after the 05/27 interview, I'd say there's prob one more remaining if they're trying to hit 30!

Yeah, that last interview slot is probably the one happening tomorrow. So it's basically either we obtain an interview invite today or it's almost certain rejection. Fair enough, better to know earlier.

 

[mightyATP]

i don't think they're trying to hit 30. The class size from previous years has been about 35.

 

[mightyATP]

i don't think they're trying to hit 30. The class size from previous years has been about 35.

or its just wishful thinking on my part lol

 

[SAMBAA]

We were told the committee wouldn't be meeting next until late this week. So it's possible there won't be any acceptances or rejections until after then. Hang in there for those of you who haven't had an interview yet, there's still some hope I'm sure!

Best of luck to those of you interviewing tomorrow btw!

 

[basophilic]

What do you guys think are the next-best alternatives to this program?
I am personally waiting for Toledo and EVMS due to their conditional interviews, a master's degree, and potentially cost-saving nature if you do med school there.

 

[h344]

For those that interviewed today did they mention about another possible interview session in the next couple of weeks.

 

[azo123]

What do you guys think are the next-best alternatives to this program?
I am personally waiting for Toledo and EVMS due to their conditional interviews, a master's degree, and potentially cost-saving nature if you do med school there.

I applied to EVMS 1 year and got in. Probably attending at this point since there’s little hope for Temple. Have not heard about Toledo but for EVMS the top half of the program is able to matriculate into EVMS without a gap year. Overall 70 something success rate after 1 year (since you apply to other schools as well) and 88 after 2.

 

[basophilic]

I applied to EVMS 1 year and got in. Probably attending at this point since there’s little hope for Temple. Have not heard about Toledo but for EVMS the top half of the program is able to matriculate into EVMS without a gap year. Overall 70 something success rate after 1 year (since you apply to other schools as well) and 88 after 2.

Thanks for the stats; the other thing I like about EVMS is you get to prove yourself against M1 students. One advantage with Toledo is that postbac + med school there would actually save money in tuition compared to going to other places since you only have to live there 12 months to qualify for in-state tuition. But do you know if this applies to EVMS as well? If you live there 12 months for the postbac, does that qualify for in-state tuition there? If so, that might be an even better choice since you can opt out of M1 coursework too.

 

[Scienceolympian]

I emailed them last friday with my updated grades and update letter and I haven't received a response yet. I'm assuming i'm rejected at this point 🙁

 

[azo123]

Thanks for the stats; the other thing I like about EVMS is you get to prove yourself against M1 students. One advantage with Toledo is that postbac + med school there would actually save money in tuition compared to going to other places since you only have to live there 12 months to qualify for in-state tuition. But do you know if this applies to EVMS as well? If you live there 12 months for the postbac, does that qualify for in-state tuition there? If so, that might be an even better choice since you can opt out of M1 coursework too.

I know someone told me the 2 year program lets you go in state I am not sure about the 1 year

 

[chief_grief]

Hey everyone. I submitted my PostBacCAS app Jan 3rd and was told it was verified by Jan 7th. I was also told by the admissions department that my application was still under review on Feb 13th. Should I just assume that I was rejected? Haven't heard a peep from them since then...

 

[mightyATP]

Any updates on if they’re taking anyone else??

 

[h344]

^^^

 

[3.1415927]

Has anyone received an update yet? I'm assuming it's an R if we haven't gotten anything at this point

 

[mightyATP]

Has anyone received an update yet? I'm assuming it's an R if we haven't gotten anything at this point

nothing yet

 

[doctordoo]

Got accepted today! Interviewed 5/27

 

[azo123]

At this point I am assuming an R and that they just forgot to send the email.

 

[RSSBDOC]

Got accepted today! Interviewed 5/27

ACMS or ACHS?

 

[doctordoo]

ACMS or ACHS?

ACMS

 

[FutureMD95]

Did anyone submit their transcript directly to Temple prior to interview? I am assuming I am Reject. I contacted Temple early may but haven't heard anything yet.

 

[BubbleStitch]

No surprise. Received an official rejection email (pre interview) from ACMS just now. Good luck to all of you still waiting!

 

[mightyATP]

Congrats!

Speaking of which, just got my R lol.

Best of luck to the rest of you guys and congrats and good luck to those accepted! Grateful this thread was here 🙂 .

Same here, it’s a R for me. Good luck to everyone else that got an R. Onto bigger things in life!

 

[shortkumquat]

yep, just received my rejection email after emailing them about my application lol

 

[azo123]

Just also got my R haha, its a relief honestly so I can know for sure where I am going now. Good luck to everyone interviewing, and congratulations to all that got in! You guys are gonna kill it.

 

[RSSBDOC]

ACMS

do you mind sharing your stats?

 

[RSSBDOC]

I just received my R. GL to the ppl who got in!

 

[basophilic]

Same here, just got a rejection. Agreed it's a relief to know that earlier rather than later in the summer. But still a bit disappointed; thought I had good enough stats, ECs, and a high degree of interest in this school.
Congrats to those who got accepted; best of luck in the program. Best of luck to everyone in the upcoming cycle!

 

[SAMBAA]

Any accepted students have info on Orientation, first day of classes, any other important dates?

 

[Kwjess]

Has anyone still not heard anything back yet?

 

[aspiringdoctor97]

Any accepted students have info on Orientation, first day of classes, any other important dates?

I believe orientation is on August 20th and classes start on August 24th!