Western U - Pomona (COMP) Discussion Thread 2012 - 2013

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bollywoodlover said:
Wow. You must've really loved western to choose it over an md school. I don't know if it's number one for stats. Tcom in Texas has similar stats I think. I don't think a school is necessarily the best because the stats are high. Tuition at western is sky high isn't it?
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There were ms-1 students on my interview day that said they choose DO over MD because of location. I don't think the title means much to me since I'm planning to go into primary care--internal medicine--GI. I don't wanna be in school forever for one of those surgery specialties or etc.

I think having the MD "advantage" is for more competitive specialties/subspecialties and those thinking it'll be an ego boost over a DO.
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chipmunkdoe said:
There were ms-1 students on my interview day that said they choose DO over MD because of location. I don't think the title means much to me since I'm planning to go into primary care--internal medicine--GI. I don't wanna be in school forever for one of those surgery specialties or etc.

I think having the MD "advantage" is for more competitive specialties/subspecialties and those thinking it'll be an ego boost over a DO.
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I see. That makes sense I guess. the tuition just seems so inflated there. ><
 
drshark said:
They recently raised tuition again :scared: the MD school must be cheaper.
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The out of state tution for the MD school I got in would have been roughly 65k, so I think it's more expensive than WesternU although I think living expenses in SoCal is more pricey, so it evens out.
 
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chipmunkdoe said:
The out of state tution for the MD school I got in would have been roughly 65k, so I think it's more expensive than WesternU although I think living expenses in SoCal is more pricey, so it evens out.
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Oh ok. Yeah guess it would've evened out.
 
chipmunkdoe said:
The out of state tution for the MD school I got in would have been roughly 65k, so I think it's more expensive than WesternU although I think living expenses in SoCal is more pricey, so it evens out.
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did you ever send updates to western to let them know you're still interested?
 
drshark said:
did you ever send updates to western to let them know you're still interested?
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No, I didn't send anything. I was contemplating on sending a LOI but I think they get so many of those, it wouldn't have mattered. I think the one thing I could have sent that would have really helped my application was a DO LOR since I don't have any DO exposure/experience besides having a family member that's a DO. I think sending things in only mattered if it was a "big thing" so I didn't even update them when I got a job or did random activities lol
 
drshark said:
Hi GUH! When was the deposit due for your interview group? Wondering if there may be more movement to come for us alternates.
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I think my deposit was due on May 21st (interviewed 4/18)
 
I'm not sure if it's too soon to give up hope, but I just don't see how much movement can possibly happen between now and the start of school. Congrats to all who have gotten in, maybe i'll see you next year! :luck:
 
drshark said:
I'm not sure if it's too soon to give up hope, but I just don't see how much movement can possibly happen between now and the start of school. Congrats to all who have gotten in, maybe i'll see you next year! :luck:
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Don't give up hope! Who knows how many people are on the waitlist. It could just be you and me!
 
Ochemlover45 said:
Don't give up hope! Who knows how many people are on the waitlist. It could just be you and me!
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That would be great, However I have heard there are quiet a few people on the WL. :(
 
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Did anybody take ISAC last year? Did you guys use the codes for the online tools or was it unnecessary? Trying to see if I can get away with used books with a possibility of not having online codes.
 
giving up my spot because i got off the WL at the COM i really wanted to go to!!!! don't give up hope if you're on the WL!!! goodluck everyone still waiting!! :)
 
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Where is everyone living? Would living in Claremont be too far of a commute to school?
 
I am still waiting for banweb access to look at the housing listing offered but am starting to look around Chino Hills/Montclair/Ontario (I would prefer to be outside of LA County for personal reasons).
 
drshark said:
Accepted :D
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Omg, congrats drshark! I know how badly you wanted it. You must be so relieved!!!

I now have exactly 0 reasons to continue checking this thread :laugh: I'm so glad you got in :D
 
I cannot express how appreciative I am of all your continued support on here :) I am very relieved and so overjoyed! Can't wait to meet you all! Is there a FB page link?
 
drshark said:
:)
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CONGRATULATIONS DUDE!!!! I have been checking this thread for months just to see if you will being going here haha, I am not even going to this school. Have a great time at your dream school!
 
So orientation begins on 8/5, meaning I can move there in the end of July or in the first week of August.
http://www.westernu.edu/communications-calendar

When do you guys plan to move there?
I am tempted to rent in Helix but worried about parking and safety issue though......
Aside from the rentals in BenWeb, where do you guys find housing?
Thanks!!
 
JoAyi said:
So orientation begins on 8/5, meaning I can move there in the end of July or in the first week of August.
http://www.westernu.edu/communications-calendar

When do you guys plan to move there?
I am tempted to rent in Helix but worried about parking and safety issue though......
Aside from the rentals in BenWeb, where do you guys find housing?
Thanks!!
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I've heard it's better not to live on campus and that helix is not the place to live. I'd look for apartments in claremont, chino hills, anywhere a few miles from Pomona. I hear College Park has nice apartments. I'll probably be moving the end of July :)
 
Do the majority of students commute to school?
 
drshark said:
I've heard it's better not to live on campus and that helix is not the place to live. I'd look for apartments in claremont, chino hills, anywhere a few miles from Pomona. I hear College Park has nice apartments. I'll probably be moving the end of July :)
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Just check college park, 1br is around $1450/mo..../_\......
 
drshark said:
I believe so, not too many want to live in Pomona, the surrounding cities are much more pleasant and safer.
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Rented a condo in Rancho Cucamonga, moving in end of July. It's great to be back home in Cali! :horns:
 
Withdrew today, good luck to those still waiting! Oof at my 2k deposit, hopefully it goes to something productive :p
 
just declined a spot off the waitlist..good luck and hang in there!
 
Hi everyone,

I was wondering what do you guys think the minimum stats are to get an interview?

Thanks
 
bionerd89 said:
Hi everyone,

I was wondering what do you guys think the minimum stats are to get an interview?

Thanks
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I was deferred from an interview until the very last interview group this cycle.

sGPA 3.4 MCAT 33

I think COMP is very GPA-centric.
 
GUH said:
I was deferred from an interview until the very last interview group this cycle.

sGPA 3.4 MCAT 33

I think COMP is very GPA-centric.
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I don't think that's always the case. My sGPA was 3.35 and MCAT was 30 and I got in.

It's pretty much impossible to say that any specific combination of GPA/MCAT is guaranteed to get you in. I personally believe that they are pretty good at looking at more than just GPA or MCAT.
 
dudeliness said:
I don't think that's always the case. My sGPA was 3.35 and MCAT was 30 and I got in.

It's pretty much impossible to say that any specific combination of GPA/MCAT is guaranteed to get you in. I personally believe that they are pretty good at looking at more than just GPA or MCAT.
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Pomona or Lebanon campus?
 
bionerd89 said:
Hi everyone,

I was wondering what do you guys think the minimum stats are to get an interview?

Thanks
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It's really a case by case basis. Obviously the higher the stats the better the chances.
 
Thanks for replying..

Just curious, what is considered a high state for Western?

Thanks again
 
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