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[Doctorswithborders013]

Keep your head up!! What are your stats if you don’t mind me asking?

I know you asked futuredoc_11, but graduated half a decade ago with an engineering degree and took 33 units of postbacc with a 4.0 in the last year. So netted cGPA: 3.06 sGPA: 2.93 MCAT: 507

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[Becky2020]

I got an e-mail today stating, “At this time, the Committee has placed your file on hold. Your application may be reviewed again at a later date for future consideration.” Did anyone else get this e-mail or know if I have a shot at an interview?

 

[DOstudent20]

I got an e-mail today stating, “At this time, the Committee has placed your file on hold. Your application may be reviewed again at a later date for future consideration.” Did anyone else get this e-mail or know if I have a shot at an interview?

I got this email just now as well, I am thinking this might be a waitlist.

 

[Jeanne d'Arc]

I got this email just now as well, I am thinking this might be a waitlist.

I just got the hold email too. Just want to stress this to us neurotic premeds but hold does not mean rejection. They might be interviewing strong students first then they will get to us after, idk.

 

[washhyyy]

I got this email just now as well, I am thinking this might be a waitlist.

Don’t get too down! I was on hold last year at another school and then interviewed a month later! All it means is that your not in the first round of interviews. It’s by no means a death sentence for your app

 

[DOstudent20]

Don’t get too down! I was on hold last year at another school and then interviewed a month later! All it means is that your not in the first round of interviews. It’s by no means a death sentence for your app

Ohh ok, that gives me a bit more hope lol. Thanks for that!

 

[ralphwalDOemerson]

Don’t get too down! I was on hold last year at another school and then interviewed a month later! All it means is that your not in the first round of interviews. It’s by no means a death sentence for your app

Yeah i believe this is exactly what it means. They are just waiting for the applicant pool to grow before they extend an invite. But you aren’t the first pick compared to the really high achievers. So keep your head up!

 

[lala0997]

Has anyone received an interview invite yet? I was marked complete 6/29 and still haven't heard anything.

 

[caviarglow]

I know you asked futuredoc_11, but graduated half a decade ago with an engineering degree and took 33 units of postbacc with a 4.0 in the last year. So netted cGPA: 3.06 sGPA: 2.93 MCAT: 507

I would advocate for yourself and reach out to them and ask them to take a closer look at your app because you probably were just screened out. You have a good mcat score and a 4.0 in your recent coursework and all the other great things you have to offer. Someone got admitted here with a cGPA: 2.99 / sGPA 3.25 / pbGPA: 3.5 / MCAT: 501, so I think you have a shot.

 

[11eleven011]

Graduated last year with a low GPA (3.1), did 16 credits of post-bacc work and maintained 4.0. Due to financial constraints, SMP is not an option for me. Took the MCAT 3 times, with highest score on the 3rd attempt. Did extremely well in Bio/Biochem and Psych/Soc. CARS messed up my entire scored. Ended up with 500. My previous attempts were lower than 500.
Don't know where I went wrong. I've shown improvement in my grades and my MCAT. Have lots of clinical experience and research experience. Strong connections to those who wrote my LORs.

May I ask what your cars score was? I got a really low cars score (123) and idk if they're gonna throw away my whole app for that.

 

[_Trauma_Queen_]

All this activity and I’ve yet to receive a secondary

 

[MissRibeye]

All this activity and I’ve yet to receive a secondary

When did you submit?

 

[futuredoc_11]

May I ask what your cars score was? I got a really low cars score (123) and idk if they're gonna throw away my whole app for that.

mine was lower than 123 lol....reading has always been my weakest subject on any standardized test

 

[futuredoc_11]

I would advocate for yourself and reach out to them and ask them to take a closer look at your app because you probably were just screened out. You have a good mcat score and a 4.0 in your recent coursework and all the other great things you have to offer. Someone got admitted here with a cGPA: 2.99 / sGPA 3.25 / pbGPA: 3.5 / MCAT: 501, so I think you have a shot.

Do you think I should advocate too?

 

[_Trauma_Queen_]

When did you submit?

OH MY GOODNESS I JUST CHECKED AACOMAS FOR A SUBMIT DATE AND REALIZED I NEVER CLICKED SUBMIT. OMG OMG OMG.

 

[deleted988803]

OH MY GOODNESS I JUST CHECKED AACOMAS FOR A SUBMIT DATE AND REALIZED I NEVER CLICKED SUBMIT. OMG OMG OMG.

you’re the second person I’ve seen do this!! Ahhh!!!

 

[_Trauma_Queen_]

you’re the second person I’ve seen do this!! Ahhh!!!

I will have to submit it after work lol

 

[Surgical Spoon]

OH MY GOODNESS I JUST CHECKED AACOMAS FOR A SUBMIT DATE AND REALIZED I NEVER CLICKED SUBMIT. OMG OMG OMG.

Wait did you not submit your primary at all??

 

[Doctorswithborders013]

I would advocate for yourself and reach out to them and ask them to take a closer look at your app because you probably were just screened out. You have a good mcat score and a 4.0 in your recent coursework and all the other great things you have to offer. Someone got admitted here with a cGPA: 2.99 / sGPA 3.25 / pbGPA: 3.5 / MCAT: 501, so I think you have a shot.

Yeah, I sent them an email yesterday just due to my schedule, but I was going to reach out with a phone call today. But thanks!

 

[_Trauma_Queen_]

Wait did you not submit your primary at all??

No :'( I just realized there's still the "submit" button on AACOMAS! I never submitted it ughhhhh

 

[caviarglow]

Do you think I should advocate too?

I would give it a try, you never know. Especially if you are a good fit for their mission, as far as having experience working with underserved populations and wanting to do primary care.

 

[paradoxic_toxic]

No :'( I just realized there's still the "submit" button on AACOMAS! I never submitted it ughhhhh

July/August is still early!

 

[Doctorswithborders013]

I would give it a try, you never know. Especially if you are a good fit for their mission, as far as having experience working with underserved populations and wanting to do primary care.

So got a hold of their admissions today and left a message. Actually got a call back! Overall, very friendly experience. However, the feedback I received was pretty much:

-loved my MCAT, loved my experience/shadowing, and my year of 4.0 pbGPA was promising, but they just don't, at present, have confidence in my ability to handle the rigor of medical school

So all-in-all nice to get some feedback at least!

 

[washhyyy]

So got a hold of their admissions today and left a message. Actually got a call back! Overall, very friendly experience. However, the feedback I received was pretty much:

-loved my MCAT, loved my experience/shadowing, and my year of 4.0 pbGPA was promising, but they just don't, at present, have confidence in my ability to handle the rigor of medical school

So all-in-all nice to get some feedback at least!

Sorry for the disappointing news, glad you got some closure though!

Also, I love your profile pic! ER >>Greys anatomy

 

[clumsy.md]

So got a hold of their admissions today and left a message. Actually got a call back! Overall, very friendly experience. However, the feedback I received was pretty much:

-loved my MCAT, loved my experience/shadowing, and my year of 4.0 pbGPA was promising, but they just don't, at present, have confidence in my ability to handle the rigor of medical school

So all-in-all nice to get some feedback at least!

lol actually sounds pretty frustrating, mate! Glad they were friendly at least! Best of luck!

 

[futuredoc_11]

I would give it a try, you never know. Especially if you are a good fit for their mission, as far as having experience working with underserved populations and wanting to do primary care.

So got a hold of their admissions today and left a message. Actually got a call back! Overall, very friendly experience. However, the feedback I received was pretty much:

-loved my MCAT, loved my experience/shadowing, and my year of 4.0 pbGPA was promising, but they just don't, at present, have confidence in my ability to handle the rigor of medical school

So all-in-all nice to get some feedback at least!

What did they advise you to do to improve your application?

 

[Doctorswithborders013]

What did they advise you to do to improve your application?

He said with my future coursework (biochem 1/2, genetics) this upcoming year if I do well it will look a lot better. But because I already submitted, my app is that snapshot, so that's what they have to go off of.

A little frustrating/disappointing, but hey at least I know I'm on the right track for a reapp! Stay strong everyone!

 

[DrBeWell]

Most random email today, somehow fell under my promotions inbox on gmail:

"Hello. We have received your application. However, we need to wait on the MCAT score from exam you take next month.

Take care and have a great day!"

*awkward turtle dance* Is this a hold?

 

[deleted988803]

Most random email today, somehow fell under my promotions inbox on gmail:

"Hello. We have received your application. However, we need to wait on the MCAT score from exam you take next month.

Take care and have a great day!"

*awkward turtle dance* Is this a hold?

Nah they did that for me back last month before I’d finished my MCAT.

 

[Ligamentriosum]

Just submitted my secondary! Fingers crossed =)

 

[0dee]

Current 3rd year. Here to answer any questions yall have about the program.

 

[Battlefield534]

Current 3rd year. Here to answer any questions yall have about the program.

Did the school prepare you enough for boards?

 

[deleted872555]

Current 3rd year. Here to answer any questions yall have about the program.

how is the quality of education at the CHCs? are you exposed to a wide range of cases?

 

[MissRibeye]

OH MY GOODNESS I JUST CHECKED AACOMAS FOR A SUBMIT DATE AND REALIZED I NEVER CLICKED SUBMIT. OMG OMG OMG.

YOU'RE WELCOME!

 

[paradoxic_toxic]

Did the school prepare you enough for boards?

Off-topic but if that avatar is a pic of you, I suggest you change it to something else.

 

[0dee]

Did the school prepare you enough for boards?

The school prepares you well for COMLEX.

 

[0dee]

how is the quality of education at the CHCs? are you exposed to a wide range of cases?

Can you be more specific?

The quality of education at each CHC depends on who's running the CHC (RDME), and what kind of clinic/rotations sites are available to you. Every CHC has its ups and downs.

 

[Surgical Spoon]

Can you be more specific?

The quality of education at each CHC depends on who's running the CHC (RDME), and what kind of clinic/rotations sites are available to you. Every CHC has its ups and downs.

How competitive is it to get into a popular CHC, say for example NY. How do they decide who goes where? Is it a lottery system or academic based.

 

[paradoxic_toxic]

How competitive is it to get into a popular CHC, say for example NY. How do they decide who goes where? Is it a lottery system or academic based.

Read the first page FAQ. It's based on availabilty.

 

[0dee]

How competitive is it to get into a popular CHC, say for example NY. How do they decide who goes where? Is it a lottery system or academic based.

First come first serve. The earlier you get accepted, you get a chance to pick your CHC. Once you're accepted, you deposit a $1000 then get to rank the CHCs. That's how it was back in my day lol, not sure if it changed.

 

[paradoxic_toxic]

First come first serve. The earlier you get accepted, you get a chance to pick your CHC. Once you're accepted, you deposit a $1000 then get to rank the CHCs. That's how it was back in my day lol, not sure if it changed.

Yep, still the same.

@Kevvv there are CHCs that fill up faster than others due to popularity, NYC being one of them.

 

[Surgical Spoon]

Yep, still the same.

@Kevvv there are CHCs that fill up faster than others due to popularity, NYC being one of them.

Not surprised, I'm from NYC and that's the CHC I'm aiming for as well. Thanks

 

[lala0997]

Would it be acceptable to email them and ask when they are planning to start sending out II's?

 

[clumsy.md]

Would it be acceptable to email them and ask when they are planning to start sending out II's?

Probably unnecessary but it is acceptable. They'll come when they come and we just need to be patient.

 

[lala0997]

Probably unnecessary but it is acceptable. They'll come when they come and we just need to be patient.

True, but patience isn't one of my strong suits

 

[doctorosteo]

I know you asked futuredoc_11, but graduated half a decade ago with an engineering degree and took 33 units of postbacc with a 4.0 in the last year. So netted cGPA: 3.06 sGPA: 2.93 MCAT: 507

I am not sure why they don’t factor in that engineering is a much harder major than bio. As a Present electrical engineer major having anything above a 3.0 is damn good. Really surprised by rejection since your mcat above DO average . Could it be not enough clinical hours or EC or need to tweek personal statement. Just hang on you only 1 interview to have chance

 

[lala0997]

Just sent an email asking when they are planning to start sending out II's. Will let you guys know what they say

 

[lala0997]

Update: they kind of disregarded my question and just told me that my application is complete... so I guess we all have to continue to wonder! Good luck to you all

 

[Ligamentriosum]

just want to chime in. Submitted my secondary on 08/01. It is marked completed on 08/05! Fingers crossed!!

 

[On The Move]

Just got the R
Complete 7/29
A little bummed I thought it would be a good fit.
Good luck everyone!