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

[poloboy]

Still waiting for lobster God to show some love

---

Members don't see this ad.

 

[YayPudding]

Still waiting for lobster God to show some love

If it's still open, visit Nunan's after the interview for a lobster. Pray to it, then consume.

 

[poloboy]

If it's still open, visit Nunan's after the interview for a lobster. Pray to it, then consume.

If I get an interview, I'll pray to and eat more than one.

 

[BeachBlondie]

Still waiting for lobster God to show some love

Highly recommend going to Eventide Oyster Co. in Portland -- amazing seafood, fresh oysters, local brew, and really awesome vibe. Took a trip to Portland when I visited the campus a couple of weeks ago and it was one of the food highlights!

 

[poloboy]

Highly recommend going to Eventide Oyster Co. in Portland -- amazing seafood, fresh oysters, local brew, and really awesome vibe. Took a trip to Portland to visit the campus a couple of weeks ago and it was one of the food highlights!

Would definitely check it out! I've always wanted to visit Portland, so it'd be a great opportunity to do so.

 

[neature101]

Has anyone from the 9/28 interview date heard back yet?

 

[protectedidentity3]

Has anyone from the 9/28 interview date heard back yet?

Nope not yet!!

 

[edawgmd]

Just submitted everything today! Hope i get completed soon

 

[allanMED15]

Anyone else going to be there on 11/9?

 

[medschoolplease123]

Who else submitted their secondary relatively late and is waiting for an II?

 

[sunsfan12]

App was submitted on 10/3 and I was notified that it is now under review on 10/10. Anyone know how fast the turnaround is?

 

[ilc22]

has anyone that has interviewed on 9/27 heard anything?

 

[BeachBlondie]

App was submitted on 10/3 and I was notified that it is now under review on 10/10. Anyone know how fast the turnaround is?

Mine was complete the day after it was marked as being under review.

 

[hooplah123]

Question about the interview, I heard its very conversational which is great.
Do they ask anything dealing with current events? Obamacare or other health related events going on?

 

[TightLines22]

Question about the interview, I heard its very conversational which is great.
Do they ask anything dealing with current events? Obamacare or other health related events going on?

No

 

[NNFlowerz]

Question about the interview, I heard its very conversational which is great.
Do they ask anything dealing with current events? Obamacare or other health related events going on?

No but I know that the interviewers and conversations varied quite a bit. I would still know your basics because you never know


Sent from my iPhone using SDN mobile

 

[keepontruckin04]

Question about the interview, I heard its very conversational which is great.
Do they ask anything dealing with current events? Obamacare or other health related events going on?

THE most chill interview I've had this far. Nothing to worry about - it seems like they really want to gauge you as a person


Sent from my iPhone using SDN mobile app

 

[snowbirdlyfe2]

Just wanted to pop in and mention that I am a second year UNECOM student! Feel free to PM me any questions about the school/surrounding area or general app cycle questions, I work very closely with admissions here and mentor pre-meds. UNECOM was by far one of the best decisions I have ever made - I am so much happier in medical school than I ever imagined!

Best of luck to everyone; all this stress and anxiety will be worth it once you're in!!!

 

[seaandcake]

I got an II last week! I was marked as complete Aug 22, OOS non-traditional student

 

[deleted800674]

Complete back in August and no word back yet. From the South though, does this basically automatically count me out for an II?

 

[puglover94]

Complete back in August and no word back yet. From the South though, does this basically automatically count me out for an II?

At my interview day there were people from all over the country, so I don't think being from the south will really hurt your chances of getting an interview.


Sent from my iPhone using SDN mobile

 

[cptnjack]

Complete back in August and no word back yet. From the South though, does this basically automatically count me out for an II?

im from the south south and have an interview with no connections to the north, if they like u youll get an II. Just pray to the lobster gods as I have done and they will bless you with a bountiful interview season

 

[MeltingIceCube]

im from the south south and have an interview with no connections to the north, if they like u youll get an II. Just pray to the lobster gods as I have done and they will bless you with a bountiful interview season

+1
At my interview day there were people from all over the country. If they want to invite you, they will invite you. Your location won't make a difference.

In regard to turnaround time...it varies. I received an ii about 10 days after I submitted. But others who submitted in July might not receive an ii until January. The last person picked still has the privilege of becoming a physician, so it is important to maintain perspective.

Best of luck to all!

 

[deleted800674]

Thanks everyone!

 

[Future.miss.doctor]

One question, guys. What is this story behind the "lobster gods"?

 

[deleted707454]

One question, guys. What is this story behind the "lobster gods"?

There are many things to know about Maine. But definitely know that Mainers love their lobster, and they do a lot of lobster fishing in the area. The "Lobster Gods" is just a gimmick to the region. Say if Idaho had a school, you'd be praying to the Potato Gods. Or, for Iowa, the Corn Gods....

Did some SCUBA diving up in Nova Scotia, and there is seriously a crazy amount of lobsters up there.... big ones, too.

 

[holdthemayo]

One question, guys. What is this story behind the "lobster gods"?

In the before time, in the long long ago, the great lobster god came forth from the sea and saw that the humans were sick. This made the lobster God angry for sick humans don't celebrate lobster fest. And so it came to pass that the lobster god founded UNECOM where the faithful could learn to heal their fellow humans and lobster fest was saved.

 

[holdthemayo]

There are many things to know about Maine. But definitely know that Mainers love their lobster, and they do a lot of lobster fishing in the area. The "Lobster Gods" is just a gimmick to the region. Say if Idaho had a school, you'd be praying to the Potato Gods. Or, for Iowa, the Corn Gods....

Did some SCUBA diving up in Nova Scotia, and there is seriously a crazy amount of lobsters up there.... big ones, too.

A gimmick??? How could you!


Shun the nonbeliever

 

[BeachBlondie]

In the before time, in the long long ago, the great lobster god came forth from the sea and saw that the humans were sick. This made the lobster God angry for sick humans don't celebrate lobster fest. And so it came to pass that the lobster god founded UNECOM where the faithful could learn to heal their fellow humans and lobster fest was saved.

All hail!

 

[getfat]

Has anybody tried to give an academic update pre-II?

 

[edawgmd]

Yay I was completed today ! Hoping for some love!

 

[neature101]

Nope not yet!!

Keeping my fingers crossed! Good luck everyone!

 

[BoiledBagels]

Does anyone know if UNE COM offers a pass/fail curriculum? (Apologies if this was previously asked; tried to skim through the thread)

-Received Secondary: 9/19
-Secondary Submitted: 10/16
-Application Complete: 10/17
-II: 10/20

Honestly a bit surprised about hearing back from this school so quickly mainly because I always saw peeps with higher stats apply here. Also, I was pretty late in submitting this secondary, too.

 

[edawgmd]

Does anyone know if UNE COM offers a pass/fail curriculum? (Apologies if this was previously asked; tried to skim through the thread)

-Received Secondary: 9/19
-Secondary Submitted: 10/16
-Application Complete: 10/17
-II: 10/20

Honestly a bit surprised about hearing back from this school so quickly mainly because I always saw peeps with higher stats apply here. Also, I was pretty late in submitting this secondary, too.

daaaaaaam.... ignored the 2 week secondary *suggested deadline even tho the secondary says return in 14 days*, completed the next day, and a 3 day turnaround for II?! Congrats tho lol

 

[edawgmd]

Is it worth sending in their primary app now? Anybody know when the class typically fills up?

MCAT 28; cGPA 3.5, sGPA 3.3

Primary app? I'm assuming you are already verified. But if you send your app in now, I'm sure you can be completed by early November. Some say they fill up the class by new year, but there should be plenty of II's left along with withdrawals and waitlist movement. I'd give it a shot.

 

[BoiledBagels]

daaaaaaam.... ignored the 2 week secondary *suggested deadline even tho the secondary says return in 14 days*, completed the next day, and a 3 day turnaround for II?! Congrats tho lol

LOLLL you're right. And thanks Until you reminded me, I totally forgot about that "deadline" which actually kind of discouraged me from submitting my secondary once I got to it. So for all you peeps out there, HOPE REMAINS.

 

[BoiledBagels]

Primary app? I'm assuming you are already verified. But if you send your app in now, I'm sure you can be completed by early November. Some say they fill up the class by new year, but there should be plenty of II's left along with withdrawals and waitlist movement. I'd give it a shot.

I second that. If this is a school you really want to go to, then I'd go for it.

 

[MeltingIceCube]

Accepted! Interviewed the last week of September. PM for details.

 

[jledgren]

Accepted!!!!!! Interviewed 9/27. I'm so excited. First acceptance. I can't believe that I did it and am actually going to be a doctor.

 

[rosesarered]

Just submitted my secondary here. Hoping for some late-cycle love!

 

[edawgmd]

Just submitted my secondary here. Hoping for some late-cycle love!

don't worry it's not really late at all

 

[hooplah123]

View attachment 210078
Accepted! Interviewed the last week of September. PM for details.

OMG CONGRATS!!!!

 

[KristinNY1994]

Does anyone know if UNE COM offers a pass/fail curriculum? (Apologies if this was previously asked; tried to skim through the thread)

-Received Secondary: 9/19
-Secondary Submitted: 10/16
-Application Complete: 10/17
-II: 10/20

Honestly a bit surprised about hearing back from this school so quickly mainly because I always saw peeps with higher stats apply here. Also, I was pretty late in submitting this secondary, too.

They are pass/fail but they also have high pass and honors, so it's essentially still a letter grade system.

 

[seaandcake]

I am interviewing Nov 16 and flying into Portland Nov 15. Do most interviewees stay in Biddeford or Portland? Do people rent cars? Any info is much appreciated!

 

[MeltingIceCube]

I am interviewing Nov 16 and flying into Portland Nov 15. Do most interviewees stay in Biddeford or Portland? Do people rent cars? Any info is much appreciated!

Stayed in Kennebunkport (awesome beaches and great restaurants in Dock Square; ~10 min away from campus) and I rented a car from Enterprise (located right at the airport). However, since it will be cold (no need for beaches), Biddeford would be more convenient than Portland (a bit further of a drive).

Best of luck!!!

PS - Try to check out The Holy Donut and Rococo Artisan ice cream (best ice cream on the planet; try something with goat cheese in it...trust me).

 

[JustSomeone]

Just booked my plane ticket for 11/9! Unfortunately, I have to head straight back home after the interview .__.

That ice cream sounds awesome already!

Stayed in Kennebunkport (awesome beaches and great restaurants in Dock Square; ~10 min away from campus) and I rented a car from Enterprise (located right at the airport). However, since it will be cold (no need for beaches), Biddeford would be more convenient than Portland (a bit further of a drive).

Best of luck!!!

PS - Try to check out The Holy Donut and Rococo Artisan ice cream (best ice cream on the planet; try something with goat cheese in it...trust me).

 

[rosesarered]

Officially complete! Commence waiting game.

 

[Doc_Ock]

Complete back in August and no word back yet. From the South though, does this basically automatically count me out for an II?

I'm from Texas and I'm interviewing on the 8th.

 

[alecseriously]

Interviewing tomorrow (10/26). I have a good feeling but I'm growing increasingly nervous.

 

[nat0326]

Accepted!! Interviewed 10/2 - for those of you interviewing soon it was a VERY laid back interview just as long as you know why this school, why DO, and know your app you'll be fine. I really liked the atmosphere of the school, students seemed genuinely happy, and really nice campus too!