2020-2021 A.T. Still University (Kirksville, Missouri) ATSU-KCOM

[bxb61840]

Congrats! That’s a crazy fast turn around! What do you think sets you apart?

Thanks! I'm super excited. Tbh not sure at all, I feel like I'm a pretty average applicant. Missouri resident. 508 mcat, 3.69 gpa. I did do a ton of extracurriculars in college, got a lot of leadership positions. 180 hours of shadowing DOs. I'll take it though!

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[DReamer9000]

Thanks! I'm super excited. Tbh not sure at all, I feel like I'm a pretty average applicant. Missouri resident. 508 mcat, 3.69 gpa. I did do a ton of extracurriculars in college, got a lot of leadership positions. 180 hours of shadowing DOs. I'll take it though!

Looks like a great app, you deserve it! Congrats again!

 

[deleted988803]

Withdrew my application today, hope it goes to one of you!

 

[DrBeWell]

Withdrew my application today, hope it goes to one of you!

Have fun at Touro, dear! <3

 

[deleted988803]

Have fun at Touro, dear! <3

Hehehe Thank you!!

 

[rainingonsunday95]

Thanks! I'm super excited. Tbh not sure at all, I feel like I'm a pretty average applicant. Missouri resident. 508 mcat, 3.69 gpa. I did do a ton of extracurriculars in college, got a lot of leadership positions. 180 hours of shadowing DOs. I'll take it though!

those stats are not average for DO school! for MD yes! congrats

 

[squids82]

Just got the call for the A! Email and portal will be updated tomorrow!!

 

[Drsecondchance]

Just added this school this weekend. I hope it isn't too late! I know DO schools usually have a longer cycle.

 

[zucchini_bread]

Just got the call for the A! Email and portal will be updated tomorrow!!

Congratulations!!! When did you interview?

 

[squids82]

9/18!

 

[hsakatheee]

9/18!

Congratulations!
Do you have any advice on how the interviews are like?
I've heard that KCOM's interviews are pretty relaxing and not stressful, would you agree with that?
How are the 3 interviews? Do they end up asking similar questions in each one?

 

[squids82]

Congratulations!
Do you have any advice on how the interviews are like?
I've heard that KCOM's interviews are pretty relaxing and not stressful, would you agree with that?
How are the 3 interviews? Do they end up asking similar questions in each one?

I thought they were relaxing! There were similar questions through each but one interviewer might want to talk about something that’s they find particularly interesting about your application which can introduce some variation!

 

[premed1996]

Just added this school this weekend. I hope it isn't too late! I know DO schools usually have a longer cycle.

Me too! Fingers crossed... not sure how they view lower MCAT scores this cycle

 

[zucchini_bread]

Anyone know the post interview acceptance rate for this school?

 

[hsakatheee]

Anyone know the post interview acceptance rate for this school?

I saw an interview w/ a kcom adcoms member that was filmed in ~2013. He said they interview 450- 500 students and accept 170. So, w/out accounting for students that are accepted but don't attend you're looking at around a 40% chance post interview.

 

[DOctor2be95]

Anyone know the post interview acceptance rate for this school?

I'm not sure. However, every person I know personally that interviewed here last cycle was accepted. (~15-20) I think they have a relatively high post interview acceptance rate. Only three of the people I know chose to attend.

 

[LittleEinstein]

Interview invite today! OOS. January was the earliest interview date available.

 

[cali-native86]

Interview invite today! OOS. January was the earliest interview date available.

Congrats!! Do you mind sharing your complete date?

 

[LittleEinstein]

Congrats!! Do you mind sharing your complete date?

I was complete 9/18

 

[DrBeWell]

MY FIRST INTERVIEW INVITE I'M LEGIT CRYING.
IS, complete 9/7. So excited y'all! <3

 

[sussieQ2005]

II at 4:26pm on 30Sep2020. OOS, complete 07Aug2020. First interview I could schedule for was January. So excited

 

[Kucumberkat]

II today. Marked complete 9/28.

 

[rolinwthehomies]

Just got the A in an email! Does anyone know if I should be expecting a call as well?

 

[premed1996]

II today. Marked complete 9/28.

Congrats thats quick! Stats?

 

[periwabby]

Just accepted with the call! Cried lots of happy tears in the library. I can't believe I'm going to be a doctor

 

[clonesfan]

Accepted a little bit ago! Interviewed on 9/28.

 

[Kucumberkat]

Congrats thats quick! Stats?

505 mcat and 3.7 gpa. Heavy volunteering and im a scribe.

 

[astix3]

Accepted!!! Interviewed 10/5

 

[Ligamentriosum]

does anyone know if the school does silent reject? I haven't heard from them for about 3 months now....

 

[Suhmazing]

does anyone know if the school does silent reject? I haven't heard from them for about 3 months now....

Same here, I haven't heard anything after the secondary complete email.

 

[cali-native86]

does anyone know if the school does silent reject? I haven't heard from them for about 3 months now....

I don't think so based on last year's thread. Granted it seemed that pre-II rejections came late like in April. I would imagine if you haven't received an II by January, the chances of getting an II are very low..

 

[blooted0820]

Accepted!!! Interviewed 10/5

Congrats!! do you mind sharing your stats??

 

[astix3]

Congrats!! do you mind sharing your stats??

Thanks! 504, 3.67 cGPA, 3.45 sGPA

 

[potato head_dumpling]

Hi! Just curious what is my chance to get an II, I completed first week of August....>2000 clinical, >1500 research, >200h volunteer 3.38 undergraduate GPA. 4.0 graduate GPA, 516 MCAT. It has been radio silent..I am scared...

 

[Ligamentriosum]

Hi! Just curious what is my chance to get an II, I completed first week of August....>2000 clinical, >1500 research, >200h volunteer 3.38 undergraduate GPA. 4.0 graduate GPA, 516 MCAT. It has been radio silent..I am scared...

you are not alone! I have not heard anything for over 2 months now.

 

[mrsh2020]

I thought they were relaxing! There were similar questions through each but one interviewer might want to talk about something that’s they find particularly interesting about your application which can introduce some variation!

My interview on next week on Monday. I am very curious how the virtual interview works. Is it a Zoom call? Will I have to be in front of my computer for the entire 5 hours? Thank you.

 

[DrBeWell]

Can anyone who's done the virtual interview speak to the format of it? It's a large block of time ~5.25 hours. I assume some of that is not interview?

 

[astix3]

Can anyone who's done the virtual interview speak to the format of it? It's a large block of time ~5.25 hours. I assume some of that is not interview?

Most of the time is not the interview portion. The schedule varies depending if you are in the morning or afternoon session. I did the afternoon and we started out with a welcome presentation from admissions, then information about the curriculum and an OMM demonstration, virtual tour, then a chat with current students for about an hour. The interview portion takes about 2 hours. There’s 4 stations. For 3 30 minute blocks, you’ll be in a breakout room with your interviewer. For one 30 min block, it’s like a down time for you. You’ll fill out a fun fact survey and then can use RR or take a break.
Overall this was the best interview experience I’ve had of the four I’ve attended. I really felt like I got to know a lot of info about the school, it was almost as if I got to be there in person. And the interviews were really conversational.

 

[DrBeWell]

Most of the time is not the interview portion. The schedule varies depending if you are in the morning or afternoon session. I did the afternoon and we started out with a welcome presentation from admissions, then information about the curriculum and an OMM demonstration, virtual tour, then a chat with current students for about an hour. The interview portion takes about 2 hours. There’s 4 stations. For 3 30 minute blocks, you’ll be in a breakout room with your interviewer. For one 30 min block, it’s like a down time for you. You’ll fill out a fun fact survey and then can use RR or take a break.
Overall this was the best interview experience I’ve had of the four I’ve attended. I really felt like I got to know a lot of info about the school, it was almost as if I got to be there in person. And the interviews were really conversational.

Thank you much! What is "RR"?

 

[astix3]

Thank you much! What is "RR"?

Restroom haha

 

[squids82]

My interview on next week on Monday. I am very curious how the virtual interview works. Is it a Zoom call? Will I have to be in front of my computer for the entire 5 hours? Thank you.

Yep! It's in a Zoom call the entire time. You initially join the central waiting area where the give the presentations and intros. From there, you are assigned to your interviewers' breakout rooms where they conduct the interviews. There are 4 interview slots but you only have 3 interviews so you can take a short break during that time. Otherwise, it is a long day in front of Zoom but worth it because I grew to like the school even more! Let me know if you have any other questions

 

[caffeinatedpremed_]

I got an II today and am trying to schedule but the calendar is all gray and won’t let me select a date. Anyone had this issue?

 

[acatalepsy]

I got an II today and am trying to schedule but the calendar is all gray and won’t let me select a date. Anyone had this issue?

Hey, congrats on the II! If you don’t mind sharing, when were you complete? Stats?

 

[DrBeWell]

I got an II today and am trying to schedule but the calendar is all gray and won’t let me select a date. Anyone had this issue?

I couldn't find a date until Jan 15th--did you try scrolling forward a few months?

 

[caffeinatedpremed_]

Hey, congrats on the II! If you don’t mind sharing, when were you complete? Stats?

Complete 10/1 510, 3.9 OOS

 

[caffeinatedpremed_]

I couldn't find a date until Jan 15th--did you try scrolling forward a few months?

I looked all the way until March..I guess I’ll have to give them a call!

 

[DrBeWell]

I looked all the way until March..I guess I’ll have to give them a call!

dang, let us know what they say!

 

[mcjonesie9]

Accepted! I got the call 10/8, interviewed 10/5.

 

[sussieQ2005]

I looked all the way until March..I guess I’ll have to give them a call!

Hey any update on interview slots/what admissions said?

 

[DReamer9000]

I was complete last week of August and still nothing...I know my mcat is on the lower end (502) but my gpa seems to be on the above average end I think? (3.6)

Hoping to hear something soon...