VCOM/BLUEFIELD POST BACC 2018-2019
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Found out when I called the program about my application. The lady said they were super busy because they've gotten 500 apps already.
Did you still have to fill out the Post Bacc application or did your AACOMAS application fulfill all the requirements?
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Hey everyone,
Thanks for the helpful info that's been shared so far. Also jw, have they begun sending out admissions decisions already? Are they notifying applicants in the order that applications are received? Just curious what kind of timeframe to expect for hearing something back. I know on the website it says 4-6 weeks, but it kind of sounds like some people have waited longer than that already?
Thanks for the helpful info that's been shared so far. Also jw, have they begun sending out admissions decisions already? Are they notifying applicants in the order that applications are received? Just curious what kind of timeframe to expect for hearing something back. I know on the website it says 4-6 weeks, but it kind of sounds like some people have waited longer than that already?
I may be jumping the gun here but the general consensus is that the admission committee is starting to review applications and, by somewhat murky sources, the field seems to be tight this year (500+ applicants). No decisions have been posted on here as far as I know so the wait game must be strong in you Lolz.
Hey everyone!
I just received an update from Alisa and she said that the ADCOM is just starting to review apps and that my app is now in review (applied early October). I got verified in about 4-5 weeks. She said that I should hear something from ADCOM IN about 2 weeks through email. Hope this timeline helps!
I just received an update from Alisa and she said that the ADCOM is just starting to review apps and that my app is now in review (applied early October). I got verified in about 4-5 weeks. She said that I should hear something from ADCOM IN about 2 weeks through email. Hope this timeline helps!
You are able to submit your application without transcripts or LOR...however, your application will not be reviewed until everything is submitted and verified by postbaccas. I'm assuming it will take a couple weeks to have my transcripts and application verified.
Out of curiosity, for those in the program, how are the semesters set up? Is it similar to the block schedule?
Also, how do you like the instruction style? Is instruction basically come in and be lectured at, is the lecture interactive, do they give a reading the night before and quiz as soon as you come to class, or do you guys send in questions and base the lecture off of that?
Also, how do you like the instruction style? Is instruction basically come in and be lectured at, is the lecture interactive, do they give a reading the night before and quiz as soon as you come to class, or do you guys send in questions and base the lecture off of that?
They took 12 days to verify my app. Little than two weeks. Good luck!
Nothing? Nobody??
If they were, you’d know here. Click “watch thread” for email notifications if you haven’t already.
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I would definitely recommend applying to more than one program no matter what.
To give a general idea of processing time, I submitted my app on 1/27/2018. The transcript was received on 2/1/2018 (I mailed the request to my school on 1/19/2018 and the request was fulfilled on 1/22/2018). My application was verified on 2/8/2018. I'm guessing it'll be 4-6 weeks, if not longer, before I hear anything further.
Lol I think we're all feeling this way
This is funny happy Valentine’s Day y’all . Keep praying !
I submitted my application on February 13. My application status says "complete", am I just waiting for it to say "verified" before it can be sent to the admission committee?
Edit: a quick search just told me that it will be either undelivered (meaning there was a mistake in my application) or verified. Boy, am i lazy lol
Edit: a quick search just told me that it will be either undelivered (meaning there was a mistake in my application) or verified. Boy, am i lazy lol
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Yeah, They send it off once it’s verified
If they move faster than last year that’s good. I heard someone submitted their app in October and didn’t hear back until March for the last cycle...
I was verified on Friday. I guess now the waiting game begins.
Does anyone happen to know how often the admissions committee meets? I was told
Do you mind sharing whether or not you’ve heard back yet? I was complete about 5 weeks ago and informed that it would take about a month for a decision, so I’m curious where they’re at with things but don’t want to bug them either.
Do you mind sharing whether or not you’ve heard back yet? I was complete about 5 weeks ago and informed that it would take about a month for a decision, so I’m curious where they’re at with things but don’t want to bug them either.
Sorry, typos the first time
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I was completed at the end of November and still haven't heard back. I asked for an update last week and they said I was still in the review process and they have no sort of time line as to when I would hear back. I'm watching curling to keep my mind off of the wait. I don't even like curling lolz!
I haven't heard anything back yet, still just waiting patiently. I re-read my email and the estimate she gave me was just her estimate, I'm not sure how often the committee meets or even when updates gets sent out. Hopefully I hear something back soon!
Ah okay, well thanks for the update guys! Hopefully not much longer
Maybe it'll happen in March?!
Lets hope!! I'm studying for the MCAT in the meantime so that helps pass the time, but it would be nice to know sooner rather than later
That sounds good! I hope it's gonna happen soon! I put in my application as soon as the cycle opened so I've been waiting since October or so! I just need to be patient, gonna go do puzzle books or something!
It would follow the they have not accepted anyone. However, earlier it was mentioned that that only six people had been accepted up to that point. So someone is wrong, and if I had to bet, it would be this one. It's almost impossible, in my mind, to go through 600 applications in 3 or so months assuming march is when they start reviewing them.
they told me they received 500 applications, is it official that they have 600 now ?
I just checked the Bluefield website, and saw that they added new information: tuition is now $28,000.
Also, how did everyone send their letters? I emailed them and they told me to have Interfolio send them to an email.
Also, how did everyone send their letters? I emailed them and they told me to have Interfolio send them to an email.
I'm pretty bummed about how much the tuition is now considering it was around $16,000+ before (as the certificate w/ VCOM only). However, there are pros and cons - yeah it's more expensive, but you walk away with a Master's degree now. Plus, the guaranteed acceptance if you achieve the desired benchmarks is awesome.
I sent them through PostBacCAS. The application service sent an email to the letter writers, and they then submitted them to PostBacCAS.
I had mine stored on Interfolio and because Interfolio couldn't submit them to PostBacCas, the lady I am in touched with (Sheila B) told me to have Interfolio send them to the bluefield email. I was wondering if anyone had done the same thing.
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Hey man, have you heard anything yet?
I think if you've got borderline stats where you feel like you could realistically be accepted straight into med school, you'd be crazy not to apply to both at the same time. That said, things might get hairy if you start getting interviews on class days, particularly testing days. Not sure how Bluefield/VCOM handles attendance.
I have not, still just waiting patiently. Crazy anxiety!
