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Temple/LKSOM Post-Bacc ACMS 2020-2021
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I kind of just did some research on what each campus offers because I also was not too sure how to answer the question. I ultimately ended up picking one over the other because it is significantly closer to my hometown.
has anyone been able to apply using only your MCAT score and not entering ACT and SAT scores on postbaccas? My SAT is so embarrassing and MCAT is way better.
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RunLillian
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I applied only with my MCAT! I emailed to see if I needed to enter mySAT/ACT bc the scores have been archived and they said that just MCAT is fine
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Where do you find this?
I had an interview with ACHS and they told us the linkage agreements
Does the ACHS linkage guarantee acceptance, assuming you have all the stats? Can you apply to more than one of the linked schools or only one?
You get nominated by the achs faculty for 1 school and that’s the only place you can apply. An interview is not guaranteed, if you interview an acceptance is not guaranteed. Basically the agreement is, you basically have an unfinished application when they are accepting students, so if they like you enough they can accept you given you still reach the requirements by the end of the post bacc.
When is your interview?
Pretty traditional and conversational. The open file interviewer was very well versed in my experiences from the get-go so I'd see how your app ties into "why medicine." Blind interview was standard, "tell me about yourself," etc. Both of my interviewers were very friendly, put me at ease, and seemed genuinely interested in getting to know me. You should check the Temple SDN page where many ppl have listed questions they were asked!
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deleted1041774
^^ does anyone have an idea when the next interview is?
Mine is on May 7!
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deleted1041774
Oh!! Hm feel I applied late maybe I’ll hear back for the next one if they do it. Good luck!!!
When did you apply and have your application completed?
Oh ok! Thanks for your detailed advice. Hope your interview went well! 🙂
(Did you think the questions listed on the Temple SDN page for MD interview were pretty similar to how your interview went in general?)
Mine is on the 12th!
When did you apply and when was your application completed?
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deleted1041774
Yes! When did you apply/completed? I received an email pretty recently in the past week that I was completed so I’m sure it would take time to hear back?
I'm in pretty much the same situation
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deleted1041774
Hm I wonder how many people they will interview following the deadline - maybe they are waiting for all the applications to come in
I submitted my application about 2 weeks ago. I received an email that it was completed the next day and received an interview email a couple days later
Also, I applied for both ACHS and ACMS but I haven't heard back from ACMS...probably because I still need to take my CASPER test on May 4
I applied on March 31st.
Do you mind sharing your stats?
Do you mind sharing your stats?
Sure. cGPA 3.3, sGPA 3.0 (I know, terrible 😢 ), haven't taken the MCAT yet but 1780 on SATs
Tons of hours from scribing for 2 years, volunteering in an emergency department for about a year, volunteering at the food bank. And I did a study abroad internship in which I shadowed doctors for a month
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And you got an interview for ACMS correct not ACHS?
No, my interview is with ACHS. I applied to ACMS but I have not taken the CASPer test yet (taking it tomorrow) and I do not think ACMS looks at our applications until after they receive CASPer scores
They said they’ve only had a hand full of people link MD simply because it’s harder to do and have those stats especially as a post bacc student
ACMS. Nope, they just assign you a date. I would assume there are still a couple of interview days left since the deadline is pushed to the 15th!
I got one on a Tuesday
When did you submit your app?
I got one on a Tuesday as well! I feel like there's no trends or anything anymore - everything is a little haywire because of the COVID situation.
Do you mind sharing your stats?
Do you mind sharing the timeline of your app and your stats?
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deleted1041774
It takes about 2-3 weeks for the score to reach Temple but afterwards Temple will email you letting you know they have all your materials and your application is under review!!
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Hi! I'm hoping to get my application to ACMS in by the 15th. I saw earlier that someone mentioned secondary questions, and I was just wondering where to find these questions on the applications. I've gone through all the questions for the PostBacCAS, and I can't seem to find the secondary questions. Are the secondary questions sent after you application is complete?
Thanks so much!
Thanks so much!
ak_34
Full Member
After you've added the ACMS program on postbaccas the secondary questions are found in the program materials section. Click on where it says the ACMS program and they should be under the questions tab.
Thanks so much @ahk_34
Does anyone know if we can use the CASPER test from last year?
