TouroCOM Master's Program
Started by chandini786
I spoke to Beth yesterday and she said enrollment forms should be coming out soon, via e-mail.
Here are the responses to my follow-up questions: (quotations from Beth Portnoy)
1. Regarding cGPA, sGPA, & grade replacement: "We don't have any official policy on grade replacement or for calculating GPA like AACOMAS does- we take the cumulative gpa from your transcript and review all courses taken including withdraw and retakes, etc. We try to look at the application in a holistic manner for the MS program."
2. Order of review: "Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as they become complete."
3. # of seats: "75 seats." (But they could always add more if they want certain students.) There are still plenty of seats left. I think they're doing the bulk of their interviewing/accepting now so be on the lookout!
4. Campus visit: "Tell me when you'd like to come for a visit and I'd be happy to show you around at a time when I'm in the office - Monday and Thursdays work best for me but not in the next 2 weeks." --> Translation: admission committee meets during the next 2 weeks.
Good luck all! May the odds be ever in your favor.
1. Regarding cGPA, sGPA, & grade replacement: "We don't have any official policy on grade replacement or for calculating GPA like AACOMAS does- we take the cumulative gpa from your transcript and review all courses taken including withdraw and retakes, etc. We try to look at the application in a holistic manner for the MS program."
2. Order of review: "Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as they become complete."
3. # of seats: "75 seats." (But they could always add more if they want certain students.) There are still plenty of seats left. I think they're doing the bulk of their interviewing/accepting now so be on the lookout!
4. Campus visit: "Tell me when you'd like to come for a visit and I'd be happy to show you around at a time when I'm in the office - Monday and Thursdays work best for me but not in the next 2 weeks." --> Translation: admission committee meets during the next 2 weeks.
Good luck all! May the odds be ever in your favor.
Yayy! Just got accepted as well! 🙂
How do we register for that?
Is everyone doing is for non-credit or credit. Not sure which one is best,
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Yeah I found out I got accepted yesterday...
The funny thing is the acceptance letter was sent to a misspelled email, so I was accepted a month ago but didn't know it.
@andberg are we even allowed to do the class for credit?
The funny thing is the acceptance letter was sent to a misspelled email, so I was accepted a month ago but didn't know it.
@andberg are we even allowed to do the class for credit?
Just got in as well!
I'm not really sure...lol. I know that its about $2,000 more though to do it for credit. It says that the credit is for those going into a DO or MD program...which is technically us after this year.
I think for the MS program you have to do the 0 credits
I'm not sure if a specific page for this year's accepted students will be made but theres is one called mentors and mentees and I think people post roomate/ schedule stuff.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/288594797944361/
One of the admin's has to add you
One of the admin's has to add you
Hey I noticed that last FB was kinda old and not many people active. So I created a new FB page for this year
https://m.facebook.com/groups/288594797944361#!/groups/904198862953362?view=info&ref=bookmark
https://m.facebook.com/groups/288594797944361#!/groups/904198862953362?view=info&ref=bookmark
Great idea! It would be nice to have a group just for our class!
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Does anyone know anything about financial aid?
What I know is that financial aid packages and information will be released once enrollment forms are complete. Olga Soto (Bursar's Office) told me that financial aid packages are determined based on the school's budget for the upcoming year, which hasn't been determined yet.
Hi Everyone!
I know it's very late in the cycle for this year, but I was wondering if you guys think it's worth me applying to this program.
Stats: Around 3.0 in both sGPA and uGPA. 23 MCAT (pretty even).
Great LORS and tons of hands on healthcare experience.
I'm just not sure if I'd have a chance, especially when everything is due in about 2 weeks.
I know it's very late in the cycle for this year, but I was wondering if you guys think it's worth me applying to this program.
Stats: Around 3.0 in both sGPA and uGPA. 23 MCAT (pretty even).
Great LORS and tons of hands on healthcare experience.
I'm just not sure if I'd have a chance, especially when everything is due in about 2 weeks.
U should apply just in case lol U have nothing to lose, they might have be able to look at Ur app
@DoctorBallet did you also apply broadly to regular DO programs? I wonder if you could have gotten in someplace.
Definitely apply and have your application complete before the deadline. Some students applied late last cycle and didn't get in for whatever reason but they made it in this cycle. So if anything you'll be set for next cycle.
I did! I applied to 15 different DO programs and I have tons of extracurriculars. I guess it wasn't meant to be - even my interviewers were pretty surprised I hadn't been accepted into a program yet. But hey I will be going to this masters program so I am pretty happy! 🙂
Personally, I think anything on the Upper West Side or Upper East Side are good. Of course Upper West Side will be significantly cheaper. I know many of you read that and just saw $$$$$ but you can definitely find some affordable apartments in those areas if you look diligently. Even though I am not a huge fan of Harlem the city is undergoing massive gentrification and there are some really nice (safe) places you can find not too far from the Touro campus. I would suggest looking around Amsterdam Ave or Broadway Ave (near the Columbia University campus). These are great options if you are looking for affordable housing in Harlem.
If you don't mind a short (~30 mins max by car) commute I would suggest looking at the Throggs Neck section of the Bronx. It is really nice and right on the water. You can definitely find some gems over there. The Pelham Bay or Pelham Parkway section of the Bronx is also very affordable and safe.
Let me know if you have any other questions! Welcome to NY!
Sorry just re-read this and saw you also asked about Westchester. I live in Westchester and will be living there throughout the program. My train commute will be about (~25-30 mins on an express train, ~45 minutes on a normal train). I think Westchester is a great option and if you're willing to make the commute it's much cheaper and safer than anywhere in the city. I talked to some students at Touro and lots of them have similiar commutes (longest I heard was about an hour) and they all said you just use that time to study and prepare for class. Let me know if you need suggestions in Westchester!!!! I'm an expert on that lol
I'm surprised too! May I ask where you applied?
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Has anyone scheduled an interview within the past week? I was contacted to by Ms. Portnoy to give her dates and times that work for me to come in for an interview and I have yet to hear back from her and its been about two weeks? Anyone in a similar situation?
She's out of the office until March 26th.
I recieved my acceptance exactly one week after interviewing. A friend of mine recieved hers 3 days after interviewing.
It took me 4 weeks... It all depends when the committee is meeting! Hang in there! 🙂
Yes, I have Cs in two of my pre-reqs. The rest of my pre-reqs are all As and 1 B though.
Thanks 🙂 I got concerned because I also have 2 C's, but the rest are all B's and higher. You applied this cycle, right?
Thanks!
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Yup! Applied in Jan and got accepted in Feb!
I had two C's in my pre-reqs and got accepted so don't worry 🙂
To all the February applicants,
Has anyone heard anything about interview invitations or if you're still in review? The committee should be meeting sometime this week or next but if you have any info please pass it along. (My friend is paranoid.)
Has anyone heard anything about interview invitations or if you're still in review? The committee should be meeting sometime this week or next but if you have any info please pass it along. (My friend is paranoid.)
I'm in the same boat as your friend. I applied the first week of February and my application was complete in the same month. I still haven't gotten an interview invite yet. I emailed Beth last week and she said my app is still under review. They just received a large volume of completed applications during this time of year so they are a bit backed up. She said to also feel free to follow up in the coming weeks if you don't hear from her. Furthermore, she would be out of her office throughout this week and won't be back till March 30 (next monday). As you stated committee meets at the end of the month so thats either this week or next. Hopefully we hear back in early April.
Best of luck to us all.
Thanks for the update on committee meetings. I hope you hear good news soon!
Anybody get a financial aid email today? My friend got it but I didn't and we were both accepted on the same day....
Me either 🙁
Why would you do only private loans? You should definitely fill out the FAFSA and attempt getting financial aid and grants then using government subsidized and unsubsidized loans because the interest rates are lower, they don't accrue while your in school, and you won't have to repay them until 6 months after you graduate. It's better to have more options when it comes to financing your education.
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