Hey there! I’m in the same boat. My MCAT is a little higher but my GPA is lower. I would also be interested to hear how this played out for any current students and what the chances of an interview are. Good luck to you as well and just know you’re not alone!
Thanks for sharing your story. What were your stats?
Hm, it's weird that you haven't gotten an II yet with those stats. What are your E.C.'s like? Do you have D.O. letters? You said you have extensive work history, but is it clinical?
Honestly same. I have similar stats as you (your E.C.'s are vastly better though), and haven't heard anything from them either. I know some people that got accepted June of last year so theres that lol. As they say, it ain't over till the fat lady sings
Did you happen to mention an interest in serving rural areas specifically?
I don't think that matters too much. My sister has a 498, 3.8 and has literally no work experience (let alone experience in any rural areas). She has about 250 hours volunteering at local hospitals though. She got accepted here (withdrew her acceptance, however).
congrats! do u mind sharing your complete date and stats?
MCAT 507
I just want you to know that I think youre a DO applicant legend and every time i see you post i get jealous
Hahaha don’t worry, friend. I’m here to help where I can and give advice as to what I think went right
Have you done any special outreach to schools? Like updates/calling to check on your status/etc? There are some DO schools I think I am a great candidate for, LMU included, but feel that I haven't heard back from so many yet. I think many folks are in this position, but I guess I just am curious if theres any more I can do
When I was still doing interviews n stuff, I did reach out at some point to give application updates (started a new job, new commendation etc) but right now would be a poor idea if you’ve not yet interviewed or sent a secondary. If you’re waiting on either of those two, a letter of intent is not a great idea.
When where you complete
In December.
i interviewed last friday! the interview itself was a 3 person zoom call (2 interviewers and you), they were soooo nice! i was shocked by how fun and casual the conversation was! just be yourself and have answers for why you want to go into medicine, why DO, and why lmu specifically! best of luck
Did u hear back yet?i interviewed last friday! the interview itself was a 3 person zoom call (2 interviewers and you), they were soooo nice! i was shocked by how fun and casual the conversation was! just be yourself and have answers for why you want to go into medicine, why DO, and why lmu specifically! best of luck
no and the wait is killing me <3333
ugh same but apparently the committee meets today so well prolly hear by friday? or next week i dunno
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When was your application complete?
I interviewed on 2/12 and still have not had a response. I think they will be coming soon!
Likewise.. was really hoping to hear back before this weekend. I think my email is tired of me checking it
Congrats, did you apply late or early in the cycle?
I believe I submitted the primary application in early December 2020. Secondary was received within a few days.
Congrats! Could you tells us your stats? Thanks
Sure.
Wow! Those are amazing stats! You could probably get into any top tier D.O. school, or even a really good M.D. school with those stats. Did you pick LMU because it was close to your home?
I was told by someone in admissions that interviews would go through mid-May
I was told interviews will be ending this year in April
LMU or VCOM-VA?
Call admissions and ask. If you haven’t been accepted yet, call now - it is much easier (historically) to switch campuses pre- or post-interview, but a few people have done it post-acceptance. They were stricter with it last year.
What are your goals?
Do you mind sharing your stats and when your application was complete?
