Individual effort and personal interest determines where an individual goes for residency. People who apply to this school are, typically, from either Texas or Mississippi (the two largest representations in our class with Louisiana closely behind) and that speaks volumes of where people want to take residency spots. So, you're right. A lot of people go into primary care from here, but those people either wanted to do that or didn't study and synthesize the materiel well enough from their first two years to get into a more "competitive" specialty. At the end of the day, though, they have a DO degree and can practice medicine in the United States. Not to mention that our tuition is cheaper than most private DO schools so we save a lot of money. This school will end up giving you the same end result as any DO school in the country, and no one should feel that their education, if matriculated here, would be any less than anywhere else.
If you can fly into the Laurel Airport, it's really close to here; probably a little more expensive, too. New Orleans is good, but it's an hour and a half away.
Thanks, I will probably go with the cheapest option so Looks like New Orleans for now if the difference in tickets is a lot
What state are you from? I am from Texas and have slightly lower stats than that and I got a secondary
Well they typically pull students from states around Texas and the Mississippi regions. It may be possible that if you aren't from these areas, they make it more competitive. That's just a thought.
It's in their mission statement to "take students from the Gulf South region" but there are, obviously, exceptions. One of my fellow classmates this year, for instance, is from Utah. Him and I interviewed on the same day and both got in; I'm from Texas, by the way. We have students from Minnesota and Chicago, but they are definitely in the minority. Almost 50% of our class is either from Mississippi or Texas if that tells you anything. Not only that, but it gets more competitive with grades every year! I had a 3.57 cGPA, 3.87 sGPA, and a 24 MCAT with over 5,000 volunteer hours and hospital work that I had been doing for 10 years. Not the best MCAT, but I had something that stood out for me AND I was from a Gulf South state. Good luck and feel free to pm me with any questions you have! That goes for anyone on here. It may take time to respond since we have our second exam on Friday, but I promise to be as useful as I can be.
There can be multiple reasons why you did not receive a secondary outside of grades and area. Dont call or email the school freaking out because you didnt get one. They dont send them out to all applicants. If you dont get one after a month and a half post primary you most likely wont get one because you have been rejected presecondary. Aint nobody got time to review secondaries apps of applicants they have no interest in.
thanks man, really feels good to have the pressure off. Money was getting tight with all the costs for interviews adding up and just glad to be done with it. Best of luck to you!
I think you can change it when you call to confirm an interview. I'm not 100% sure, but that would be logical.
I know you can change it but you probably can't change it to an earlier date right?
If something is available then I don't see why you couldn't.
I guess what I'm asking is that the interview date they give you is the earliest available one by default right?
Probably, but remember that some people get accepted early and spots will open up.
When is your interview date?
Sep 18
Mine is Sep 25 and I received the email on Sep 2. I think they do give you the earliest date.
I am! I am flying in the night before as well, staying at the Baymont Inn.
Same here. DFW
Same!
Yep, lol HEB. I was thinking driving but that's almost 8 hrs. Spirit flies to New Orleans for like 30-50 bucks it looks like though... That's a 2hr rental drive from New Orleans, not sure yet
Lucky you can rent. I'm 20 so they won't let me rent a car...gotta spend the extra money for a cab. 🙁
Well I'm 23, 24 next week, so I'll probably pay an extra fee.. What day are you going?
I'm headed from DFW, flying to Jackson, then renting a car to drive down 1.5 hrs.
I'm going on the 24th for a 25th interview from DFW to Jackson and then drive down to Hattiesburg. If anyone on this page wants to split a cab or something, let me know!!!
Hey! That is pretty much my exact plan other than renting a car. I was planning on taking a cab...I'd be open to coordinating though if you would like!
