University of New England (UNECOM) Discussion Thread 2016-2017

[AlteredScale]

Space reserved for prompt.

Please PM the essay prompts when available and I will update this.

Good luck to everyone applying!

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[deleted390966]

anyone on the wait list heard anything?

 

[deleted731525]

wrong thread

 

[AsianPersuasion]

This is a goal school!!!

 

[poloboy]

Applying here this cycle. Does anyone know if taking a gap year after college is considered a gap in education (on Question #2 of the secondary)?

 

[allanMED15]

First time DO applicant here. Would love to attend this school as my Dad grew up around here! Good luck everyone!

 

[Dr. Ivy]

Anyone mind posting the secondary question? Haven't submitted yet and plan to this week


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[mdfuture1]

Have anyone received secondary ?

 

[hurtem&healem]

Have anyone received secondary ?

In previous cycles they haven't started sending them until mid/late July

 

[bengalsfan0525]

That kind of stinks. I was hoping to get it earlier

 

[Obsoleteanomaly]

Finally just submitted my primary to UNECOM! This is my first choice school, and has been for years. I live about 45 minutes from the school, but not in Maine, so I can answer any questions about the area. It's absolutely beautiful there

 

[deleted707454]

Finally just submitted my primary to UNECOM! This is my first choice school, and has been for years. I live about 45 minutes from the school, but not in Maine, so I can answer any questions about the area. It's absolutely beautiful there

If granted an interview, and I fly in (from southwest USA) to a large airport somewhere in the area, could public transport get me to the university? Trying to save as much $ as possible.

 

[Obsoleteanomaly]

If granted an interview, and I fly in (from southwest USA) to a large airport somewhere in the area, could public transport get me to the university? Trying to save as much $ as possible.

I believe the Amtrak goes from Boston and Portland and stops almost on the UNE campus. I'm just not sure how close the Amtrack is from the airports in those cities

 

[MD2B25]

I believe the Amtrak goes from Boston and Portland and stops almost on the UNE campus. I'm just not sure how close the Amtrack is from the airports in those cities

You can take a bus from the airport to south station in Boston--- its fairly easy, cost about $3 each way, and is about 2o min

UNE is actually only 1.5 hours from Boston so if you can rent a car it may actually be more affordable than amtrack

 

[getfat]

How does this school look at OOS?

Was talking to a doctor at work that is making me want to throw my hat in the ring. Apparently clinical education is really consistent.

 

[hurtem&healem]

AACOMAS verified 6/16, Received this morning at 8:45:

"Thank you for your interest in the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNE COM). Your AACOMAS application has been received by the Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions and we will begin our initial review of your application. Please allow 1-2 weeks for processing during this initial review stage."

Baby steps...

 

[softballNRG]

AACOMAS verified 6/16, Received this morning at 8:45:

"Thank you for your interest in the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNE COM). Your AACOMAS application has been received by the Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions and we will begin our initial review of your application. Please allow 1-2 weeks for processing during this initial review stage."

Baby steps...

Haha, yep, got the same email!

 

[holdthemayo]

I got the same email. This is a top pick school for me.

 

[keepontruckin04]

Any current UNECOM students here?

 

[Phoodie]

+1 to the email!


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[getfat]

+1 confirmed primary


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[Inept]

I've been told that UNE asks how many other schools you have applied to. Anybody else think this is a scary question? I'm especially worried if they ask MD/DO because I applied to so many more MDs than DOs it might look like a fall back.

 

[hurtem&healem]

OMG, I didn't realize I had to go to AAMC and specifically tell them to release my MCAT score to AACOMAS! Anyone have a guess as to how long it might take AACOMAS to update my app?

 

[Inept]

OMG, I didn't realize I had to go to AAMC and specifically tell them to release my MCAT score to AACOMAS! Anyone have a guess as to how long it might take AACOMAS to update my app?

What? Where are you seeing this?

 

[hurtem&healem]

I just got an email from UNE saying they didn't have my official MCAT scores, which shocked me. Checked my AACOMAS app and it's just the unofficial report I input. You have to go to the AAMC MCAT score report website, up top is "My Reports," "Send scores electronically," select the AACOMAS.

There is one sentence when filling out the app that mentions this. I really wish it had been more explicit!

 

[Inept]

Weird, I never saw that either, thanks for the catch. I didn't get the email yet, but hopefully the official score sends before they start to review my app.

 

[hurtem&healem]

I didn't get the email yet,

The email itself was boilerplate, but from the wording it sounds like a human being was actually looking at it. Even after it's updated, I'm probably back to the bottom of the pile

 

[fazd5]

OMG, I didn't realize I had to go to AAMC and specifically tell them to release my MCAT score to AACOMAS! Anyone have a guess as to how long it might take AACOMAS to update my app?

I would say it took about a week for mine to get to AACOMAS. But I did mine way back in May so idk the time-frame now. Nonetheless it should still be quick since its electronic.

 

[Mad Jack]

Applying here this cycle. Does anyone know if taking a gap year after college is considered a gap in education (on Question #2 of the secondary)?

A gap in education is not a gap after college, it is a gap between, say, years 2 and 3 of college where you were not in education or an internship or whatever.

 

[Mad Jack]

Any current UNECOM students here?

If you've got any questions, feel free to ask.

 

[Mad Jack]

How does this school look at OOS?

Was talking to a doctor at work that is making me want to throw my hat in the ring. Apparently clinical education is really consistent.

We take a lot of OOS and a few Canadian students- the regional bias is a bit overblown and largely a result of self-selection.

 

[AlteredScale]

We take a lot of OOS and a few Canadian students- the regional bias is a bit overblown and largely a result of self-selection.

I should've received a interview here. I said on my secondary that I like clam chowder and lobster rolls.

 

[getfat]

We take a lot of OOS and a few Canadian students- the regional bias is a bit overblown and largely a result of self-selection.

Thanks for the help, I got one last question.

A big draw to this school for me is the neuroscience department and the possibility to get involved.

How receptive is the department to OMS students getting involved during pre-clinical years?

Thanks again

 

[hurtem&healem]

If you've got any questions, feel free to ask.

May I ask your affiliation with the school?

On the lighter side of things, if I end up going here I really want to do some sailing. Is it super atypical for med students to have any involvement in undergrad student clubs; will I be the weird older guy hanging out with a bunch of kids?

 

[Mad Jack]

Thanks for the help, I got one last question.

A big draw to this school for me is the neuroscience department and the possibility to get involved.

How receptive is the department to OMS students getting involved during pre-clinical years?

Thanks again

Very.

 

[Mad Jack]

May I ask your affiliation with the school?

On the lighter side of things, if I end up going here I really want to do some sailing. Is it super atypical for med students to have any involvement in undergrad student clubs; will I be the weird older guy hanging out with a bunch of kids?

I'm a student, OMS???

Dunno about undergrad clubs- haven't really heard of anyone trying. But we do have a sailing club on the undergrad side of things I'm pretty sure, and I'm sure they'd let you join.

 

[Mad Jack]

Of course, you could always see if any other OMS students are into sailing and try to work something out with the undergrad club in regard to equipment sharing

 

[hurtem&healem]

I'm a student, OMS???

Okay, your status is "Non-student" so I wasn't sure.

 

[sd4wap]

Anyone know when they usually send out secondaries ?

 

[BelieveMeChile]

Just got an email saying "I don't meet the minimums" For application? Isn't it a 2.8 and 20 on the MCAT, which I'm above. I don't have my prerequisites done yet but I'll be finished when I graduate in spring 2017 and before i matriculate. what the heck


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[Inept]

Just got an email saying "I don't meet the minimums" For application? Isn't it a 2.8 and 20 on the MCAT, which I'm above. I don't have my prerequisites done yet but I'll be finished when I graduate in spring 2017 and before i matriculate. what the heck


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I'm a little worried about this myself as some of my coursework is borderline (sociology instead of a second psych and using writing intensive non-english classes as a second semester of english)

 

[holdthemayo]

I'm a little worried about this myself as some of my coursework is borderline (sociology instead of a second psych and using writing intensive non-english classes as a second semester of english)

They changed the second psych requirement back to behavioral health so sociology will be fine.

http://www.une.edu/com/admissions/criteria-and-procedures

• Behavioral Science Prerequisite (previously psychology prerequisite): Applicants must have 6 credits of behavioral science (completed by January 1, 2017). Coursework can include psychology, sociology and anthropology.

 

[Inept]

I still don't have 6 credits of "English" I have 4 and 8 credits of writing intensive classes. I am planning on taking english in the spring but they require the prereqs to be filled by Jan 2017, which is weird

 

[cptnjack]

part of the reason i want to attend here is the pictures of the campus, BEAUTIFUL!

 

[cptnjack]

secondary received! maybe they saw my post above

 

[getfat]

secondary received! maybe they saw my post above

+1 did you happen to get this prompt too? I already completed all the pre reqs

Our preliminary review of your AACOMAS application indicates that you have outstanding prerequisite coursework, an in-progress undergraduate degree, have not completed the Biochemistry pre-matriculation requirement with a “C” or better, or have completed part of the Biochemistry pre-matruiculation requirement due to quarter hour/semester hour conversion. Due to these unfullfilled or in-progress requirements, any action on your application will be considered conditional until these requirements are fulfilled. You can still be offered an interview and acceptance with conditions on your application, however, you will be required to prove the completion of any outstanding requirements prior to matriculation if offered acceptance.





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[cptnjack]

+1 did you happen to get this prompt too? I already completed all the pre reqs

Our preliminary review of your AACOMAS application indicates that you have outstanding prerequisite coursework, an in-progress undergraduate degree, have not completed the Biochemistry pre-matriculation requirement with a “C” or better, or have completed part of the Biochemistry pre-matruiculation requirement due to quarter hour/semester hour conversion. Due to these unfullfilled or in-progress requirements, any action on your application will be considered conditional until these requirements are fulfilled. You can still be offered an interview and acceptance with conditions on your application, however, you will be required to prove the completion of any outstanding requirements prior to matriculation if offered acceptance.





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nope, if you completed all the pre-reqs then give them an email or a call, might have been a mistake?

 

[Inept]

+1 did you happen to get this prompt too? I already completed all the pre reqs

Our preliminary review of your AACOMAS application indicates that you have outstanding prerequisite coursework, an in-progress undergraduate degree, have not completed the Biochemistry pre-matriculation requirement with a “C” or better, or have completed part of the Biochemistry pre-matruiculation requirement due to quarter hour/semester hour conversion. Due to these unfullfilled or in-progress requirements, any action on your application will be considered conditional until these requirements are fulfilled. You can still be offered an interview and acceptance with conditions on your application, however, you will be required to prove the completion of any outstanding requirements prior to matriculation if offered acceptance.





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Weird, I got the secondary fully expecting them to question my use of a stats class (counted as writing at my college) as an english credit, but I didn't have this prompt.

 

[hodge14]

+1 did you happen to get this prompt too? I already completed all the pre reqs

Our preliminary review of your AACOMAS application indicates that you have outstanding prerequisite coursework, an in-progress undergraduate degree, have not completed the Biochemistry pre-matriculation requirement with a “C” or better, or have completed part of the Biochemistry pre-matruiculation requirement due to quarter hour/semester hour conversion. Due to these unfullfilled or in-progress requirements, any action on your application will be considered conditional until these requirements are fulfilled. You can still be offered an interview and acceptance with conditions on your application, however, you will be required to prove the completion of any outstanding requirements prior to matriculation if offered acceptance.





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I got this prompt as well, and have completed all the pre-req course work. I just emailed them to see what's going on.


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[ERinspired]

Secondary!