TOUROCOM - New York Discussion thread 2008-2009

[REDleader]

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Did anyone who interviewed on 2/24 hear anything today?? I was hoping for news, but I guess I'll keep my fingers crossed for tomorrow!

I was in the same situation last week. If good news, you'll probs get a phone call tomorrow evening.

 

[lammoush09]

Did anyone who interviewed on 2/24 hear anything today?? I was hoping for news, but I guess I'll keep my fingers crossed for tomorrow!

I interviewed 2/24.
Nothing yet

 

[lammoush09]

I was in the same situation last week. If good news, you'll probs get a phone call tomorrow evening.

What happens if it's bad news?
an email, I think? When do we get it??

 

[ejay1518]

Give them till tomorrow 7pm before starting to worry. Also, if no one else from your interview group has heard back yet then that is good sign to postpone the worrying.

 

[phillyirish]

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[Turtle78]

I interviewed on 2/25 and was waitlisted "high" today. Got an email. Anyone know what that means in terms of my chances?

 

[Ranger9879]

I interviewed on 2/25 and was waitlisted "high" today. Got an email. Anyone know what that means in terms of my chances?

When i interviewed there, Obed said that High waitlist essentially means you got in. Just keep waiting till spots open up. There are students who always decide to go somewhere else. Hope to see you on the first day of class!

 

[Turtle78]

When i interviewed there, Obed said that High waitlist essentially means you got in. Just keep waiting till spots open up. There are students who always decide to go somewhere else. Hope to see you on the first day of class!

Thanks! I'm trying to stay positive. I'm also waiting to hear from NYCOM....I hate the waiting game!

 

[Ranger9879]

Thanks! I'm trying to stay positive. I'm also waiting to hear from NYCOM....I hate the waiting game!

totally understand Turtle78! i'm playing the waiting game on other schools as well so if they pan out, then there will be one more spot open for ya. so either way, you can pretty much prepare for good news at TOUROCOM.

 

[Turtle78]

totally understand Turtle78! i'm playing the waiting game on other schools as well so if they pan out, then there will be one more spot open for ya. so either way, you can pretty much prepare for good news at TOUROCOM.

I'll definitely keep ya posted! Good luck!

 

[heli2009]

I got an email today that said I was waitlisted- medium. Does anyone know what my chances are on being offered a spot in the class??? It doesn't sound very promising to me at this point.

Thanks! Congrats to those who got the acceptance news today 🙂

 

[Gold 5]

I got an email today that said I was waitlisted- medium. Does anyone know what my chances are on being offered a spot in the class??? It doesn't sound very promising to me at this point.

Thanks! Congrats to those who got the acceptance news today 🙂

Hard to say without seeing your rank on the list. I think they rank in May. FWIW they where pulling off the medium list last year. Har far down they went??? I am not sure

 

[J515]

Just to add to the mix - I interviewed on 2/24 and was placed on High Waitlist this afternoon. I guess I should keep my hopes up, from what I've heard(??) I have a 3.9, 29Q, lots of experience, great (I thought!) interview...So, I was hoping for an acceptance. Alas, the endless waiting continues!!! Congratulations, and continued good luck to all

 

[lammoush09]

Just to add to the mix - I interviewed on 2/24 and was placed on High Waitlist this afternoon. I guess I should keep my hopes up, from what I've heard(??) I have a 3.9, 29Q, lots of experience, great (I thought!) interview...So, I was hoping for an acceptance. Alas, the endless waiting continues!!! Congratulations, and continued good luck to all

Question for you all: what is "early accept" to class of 2014? Does that require reapplication? Is it an unconditional acceptance if rejected now?

Thanks.

 

[lammoush09]

Also, when does Touro start classes?

 

[coffeeeandtea]

Also, when does Touro start classes?

from the post-deposit e-mail...
August 3rd , 2009 - Official start of academic year 2009/2010
August 3rd - Orientation for class 2012 and for 2013
August 4th – 6th - Continuation of orientation for class 2013

 

[235750]

Hi everyone

I had forgotten to send an official email to TOURO to withdraw, so I finally did it today. So, there should be +1 seat available now!

Best of luck you all, TOURO seemed like a wonderful school

PS
Mr Figueroa wrote a nice email back. TOURO really is a nice school 🙂

 

[peachate]

Hi everyone

I had forgotten to send an official email to TOURO to withdraw, so I finally did it today. So, there should be +1 seat available now!

Best of luck you all, TOURO seemed like a wonderful school

PS
Mr Figueroa wrote a nice email back. TOURO really is a nice school 🙂

I also withdrew today, so there should be another spot opening up. Good luck to everyone!

 

[ejay1518]

where you guys going instead of touro? (if you don't mind me asking, just curious)

 

[p30doc]

what email address are you guys withdrawing via? I need to withdraw too, I will be going to Nova...

 

[235750]

what email address are you guys withdrawing via? I need to withdraw too, I will be going to Nova...

I'm off to PCOM myself.

And if you'd like to send TOURO the news, I used Obed.Figueroa at touro.edu

Good luck everyone

 

[peachate]

where you guys going instead of touro? (if you don't mind me asking, just curious)

Right now I'm going to AZCOM, but if I get off the waitlist at SOMA, I'll go there.

 

[thethinman]

Question for you all: what is "early accept" to class of 2014? Does that require reapplication? Is it an unconditional acceptance if rejected now?

Thanks.

I am a soon to be 35 yr old caucasian male with significantly lower numbers than yours and was accepted recently. I have to think things are promising for you! I played to waiting game last year and know just how you feel...hang in there! I hope to see you in August.👍

 

[epebble]

Hello!

I posted this on the "TouroCOM-NY acceptances..." thread, but I'll post it again here...

I'm currently a student at TouroCOM (NY) class of 2011. I run the student website: www.harlemdo.com. Just recently I added a section for "visitors" (aka future students) where you can post questions. Since a lot of TouroCOM students are not frequent visitors of SDN, you might have some luck, and get some additional info, by posting your questions there!

🙂
Chris

 

[thethinman]

Hello!

I posted this on the "TouroCOM-NY acceptances..." thread, but I'll post it again here...

I'm currently a student at TouroCOM (NY) class of 2011. I run the student website: www.harlemdo.com. Just recently I added a section for "visitors" (aka future students) where you can post questions. Since a lot of TouroCOM students are not frequent visitors of SDN, you might have some luck, and get some additional info, by posting your questions there!

🙂
Chris

thanks, Chris! I'm sure the site will be a good resource. How did the rotations lottery come out? hope you got what you wanted.

also Chris

 

[coffeeeandtea]

Hello!

I posted this on the "TouroCOM-NY acceptances..." thread, but I'll post it again here...

I'm currently a student at TouroCOM (NY) class of 2011. I run the student website: www.harlemdo.com. Just recently I added a section for "visitors" (aka future students) where you can post questions. Since a lot of TouroCOM students are not frequent visitors of SDN, you might have some luck, and get some additional info, by posting your questions there!

🙂
Chris

ohh cool! thanks epebble! 🙂

 

[jazzgurl7]

Hey all did you receive any kind of confirmation that they received your deposits?

 

[coffeeeandtea]

Hey all did you receive any kind of confirmation that they received your deposits?

yeah, Obed will send you an e-mail confirming that they received your deposit and then with some attachments about the Academic Calendar, Anatomy lab dress code, housing listings, etc. when did you mail in the deposit?

 

[jazzgurl7]

I know that it made it there because I got delivery confirmation and it said it was delivered, but I was just wondering if they formally acknowledged that you were part of the class.

 

[ejay1518]

Do I call Obed's number from the website to pay my deposit over the phone or is there a different number I have to call? (like perhaps financial aid)

 

[gorgi]

I applied to TouroCOM NY recently and received an email with a secondary application today. The way the email sounds it seems as though I am definitely going to be given an interview once I submit all of the required information. Do they screen primary applications and give interviews to everyone who fills out secondary apps?

Thanks in advance

 

[waitwhat]

You, my friend, have got an interview. Good Luck! Also, they do screen primaries pretty thoroughly. People that make the cut get an interview.

Check the Interview Feedback section for some tips.

 

[gorgi]

Yay that's exciting! One more question: on the admissions website it sounds like a LOR from a physician (MD or DO) is a requirement but on the supplemental application it sounds like it is a suggestion. Do you need to have a LOR sent from a physician?

Thanks!

 

[waitwhat]

Do I call Obed's number from the website to pay my deposit over the phone or is there a different number I have to call? (like perhaps financial aid)

I called and paid my deposit. On your deposit letter there should be a letter for the Office of the Bursar.

Here's the info.

Bursar Department Ms. Copeland 1 646-981-4553.

Obed will probably send you an e-mail a day or two after that with a few attachments about what you need to do before matriculation.

Hope that helps.

 

[waitwhat]

Yay that's exciting! One more question: on the admissions website it sounds like a LOR from a physician (MD or DO) is a requirement but on the supplemental application it sounds like it is a suggestion. Do you need to have a LOR sent from a physician?

Thanks!

I believe so. I sent a DO and two Science letters in.

 

[needalotofhelp]

I know that it made it there because I got delivery confirmation and it said it was delivered, but I was just wondering if they formally acknowledged that you were part of the class.

it took about 3 weeks after sending a check for obed to send me an email.

 

[gorgi]

I believe so. I sent a DO and two Science letters in.

hmm does anyone know for sure if this is a requirement? i dont have a LOR from a physician at the moment but could probably figure out how to get one if I need to....

 

[supergumbo]

How long does it take for the admissions people to let you know their decision after the interview?

 

[Ranger9879]

they gave me the acceptance email exactly two weeks after my interview. i think the general consensus is to give it two weeks. good luck!

 

[jazzgurl7]

They say 2 weeks and usually it's about 2 weeks, for me it was plus a day.

 

[supergumbo]

2 wks huh. Hmm, I'm about to send a deposit tomorrow to another school so I think it should be good enough to fit in before a month..

 

[coffeeeandtea]

hmm does anyone know for sure if this is a requirement? i dont have a LOR from a physician at the moment but could probably figure out how to get one if I need to....

from the Tourocom website:
"In addition, an applicant is required to submit an evaluation from a pre-professional advisory committee, or letters of recommendation from two (2) science faculty familiar with work accomplished. Further, a letter of recommendation must be sent by a physician (D.O. or M.D.)."

so yes, you will need a physician letter. many other schools have it down as highly recommended, so it wouldn't hurt to get one and then use it for all the other schools anyway

 

[ejay1518]

Does TouroCOM have a SOSA chapter? I didn't see it on the list of organizations/clubs on the harlemDO website.

 

[sardaukar]

Hi guys, I just got waitlisted on the HIGH WAITLIST today. I don't know whether to be happy or upset.

Anyone know how many people are on this HIGH WAITLIST?

I haven't told my mom yet....😛....she's gonna freak out and start being pessimistic 🙁 about this.

 

[Ranger9879]

Hi guys, I just got waitlisted on the HIGH WAITLIST today. I don't know whether to be happy or upset.

Anyone know how many people are on this HIGH WAITLIST?

I haven't told my mom yet....😛....she's gonna freak out and start being pessimistic 🙁 about this.

Hey sardaukar, i really wouldn't sweat it. There have been numerous posts on SDN alone that got in here that said they were going to withdraw and leave room for waitlisters. High waitlist is a great position to be in if you didn't get accepted. So seriously don't sweat it. just my two cents, you're practically in. if anything, this will give you a little more time in terms of deposits that are due to see what happens at other schools. so sit back, relax, and celebrate!

 

[mehta4]

congrats mehta! I interviewed the same day. I was the geezer (I'll be 35 when school starts). have you received some sort of info packet from Obed. I haven't gotten mine yet.

good luck to the waitlisters and hang in there. I was waitlisted somewhere else last year but it sounds like the list moves much more here. Hope to be sitting in class with you in a few months

congrats to you too! impressive of you to take a non-traditional route..better late than never =) I got an email from him with a bunch of info..any ideas on where you might be living?

 

[nolalove]

Hi guys, I just got waitlisted on the HIGH WAITLIST today. I don't know whether to be happy or upset.

Anyone know how many people are on this HIGH WAITLIST?

I haven't told my mom yet....😛....she's gonna freak out and start being pessimistic 🙁 about this.

I'm in the exact same position. I've been put on the high wait list... I'm upset at times but then I'm happy I'm not totally rejected. Let's just both hope we get in 🙂

 

[sean3130]

for all of the high waitlisters out there:

the last 2 yrs, tourocom has taken everyone from the high waitlist into acceptance. Now there are no gaurentees, but come on, if your on the "high" waitlist, it means theres a "high" chance of you gaining an acceptance. Personally speaking, im on the high waitlist some where else and if taken off, I'm withdrawing from tourocom. A lot of other people are in similar situations, so don't be fearful. I'm sure all of the high waitlisers will be at tourocom if they choose to. Another thing you guys can do is send in letters of intent to express your interest in the school and how delighted you'd be to go there if taken off the waitlist.

Good luck to you

Sean

 

[Regiment]

i sent in my deposit (fedex) on 3/5...and sent an email to Obed just in case it didn't get there on time. I just got an email yesterday with registration details and a whole bunch of other info.

Im pretty sure I am going to be attending in the fall. I just spent like twenty minutes look for the post on finding your first apartment.

Good luck to you all!!
👍

 

[tidel]

Interviewed 2/11
Accepted 2/26
withdrew,
should mean another open spot.
All the best everyone.