if you check her profile she is from MN, so not an option for the pnw track.Ryan said:
Actually because I'm from Idaho, and my parents are still residents there, I am considered for the Northwestern Tack, and was accepted into the program. However, I'm not interested in going back to Idaho to do my rotations, so I'm not going to accept the Northwest Track position. I was a little worried when I got my acceptance letter, because it looked like my acceptance was contigent upon me taking the Northwest track position, but I called and she said I just qualified because I'm still considered an Idaho resident (for the purposes of the program), and that I didn't have to be involved in that program. Whew!Ryan said:
Khenon said:
Trust me I was nervous when I got the letter. I didn't even apply for the NW track. I specifically checked the "no" box on the secondary where it asked if you wanted to be considered for it. So I was really scared that my acceptance was contigent upon me participating in the NW track program. But Susan Hanson, Director of Admissions, told me that I did not HAVE to participate in the program, and that my acceptance was still valid. She said the only reason I was approved for it was because of my prior residency and graduation from an Idaho university. I even told her I was worried about a contingency, and she told me it was not the case (for me, at least). Anyway, I'm relieved, and really glad that I got in anyway. For sure, my MCAT score was overlooked in this case. Granted the rest of my application is quite strong otherwise, but I knew that COMP had a higher MCAT average then most schools when I applied. Whew!Ryan said:
Khenon said:Trust me I was nervous when I got the letter. I didn't even apply for the NW track. I specifically checked the "no" box on the secondary where it asked if you wanted to be considered for it. So I was really scared that my acceptance was contigent upon me participating in the NW track program. But Susan Hanson, Director of Admissions, told me that I did not HAVE to participate in the program, and that my acceptance was still valid. She said the only reason I was approved for it was because of my prior residency and graduation from an Idaho university. I even told her I was worried about a contingency, and she told me it was not the case (for me, at least). Anyway, I'm relieved, and really glad that I got in anyway. For sure, my MCAT score was overlooked in this case. Granted the rest of my application is quite strong otherwise, but I knew that COMP had a higher MCAT average then most schools when I applied. Whew!
Edit: I should also say, that I will not sign the contract that DOES require one to participate in the NW track rotations. Susan told me not to sign it, and to make a note on my accpetance contract that I decline participation in the NW track (but accept a position at the school). Perhaps when you say all people accepted through the NW track HAD to do their rotations in the NW, did actually sign their contracts, and thus were bound by that agreement. I doubt I'm the first person who's been offered the NW track program and declined it. Susan didn't make it sound like this was a big deal, or a "new" problem that they had never faced before.
You need to tell us what state you are from. That will make a difference with public an even private schools. Even if you are from a state that does not have a DO school some schools will still cater to you. e.g. PCOM and Deleware.Smittyballz said:
