Depends on what you’re looking for in a med school and other factors that you’re weighing (proximity to home, location, etc.)
I interviewed at both schools and I would pick ATSU KCOM over LECOM times a million. Didn't get great vibes from LECOM interview but loved the interview experience at ATSU KCOM. But these DO deposits are pricey, so understandable if you can't afford another deposit having put one down for LECOM already. At the end of the day, LECOM will still provide you with what you're looking for.
As important as match rates and pass rates are, they are many times person dependent. I would say to also analyze other factors of these schools bc med school is hard enough as it is, having to show up to 8 am lecture every day in professional attire and be treated like a child will not make it any easier. I also interviewed at both schools and also got negative vibes from LECOM. Obviously though it will definitely get you where you want to be and you can’t really go wrong with either school! Ultimately it really depends on you and what you prioritize more!
Also if you look at the most recent pass rate for level 1 at kcom for the 2021/2022 year it’s 95.5%
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If you can afford it I would submit a secondary. Just be aware that interviews are in person so that could be a factor
Hey! yeah I interviewed back in Jan, placed on APS early Feb, and just got offered a seat. So it's totally possible!
I’m also APS at this school. If you don’t mind me asking, when in Jan did you interview? Also did you send a letter intent?
I interviewed late Jan, and no letter of intent! I wasn't expecting such a fast turnaround, but it is towards the end of the interview season, so I guess spots might be opening up.
Congrats! What does pending seat mean?
Wondering the same thing. I got my pre II hold in late January though (for march/April review) and still haven’t heard back.
same I was think of writing a letter of interest, but idk. I don't want to look desperate tbh, but I also wanna know what's going on
I sent an update letter and someone from admissions replied within 30 mins! I don’t know how much it’ll help but definitely doesn’t hurt to try.
IMO, you shouldn't be worrying about looking desperate, this is the time to put our egos and pride aside, and show schools we are interested in them, and are willing to put in the consistent time and effort into pursuing what we feel is our place at their institution. Letters of interest, updates, are good ways to show them that we are still working at it. It can make all the difference, especially when they are considering so many candidates who are all deserving. Deservingness and credentials being established, I feel like interest and likeliness to attend the program are also important factors. Some institutions have even stated that they consider those things when sending interview invites and acceptance offers.
I'd lean towards KCU - Joplin. Here's why:
I hope not lol.. cause I got that too
I did today
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. I really really hope you are accepted from the APS list soon!!youre only in kirksville for 2 years! after that you get to move to a more urban area! i heard they recently even added a las vegas site
Idk about the others, but I would exclude LMU from the list. Fairly recently established and nowhere near the record of success as some of those others on that list.
I have heard some pretty negative things about SOMA. I was accepted there, and, due to their very unique curriculum that revolved around working in community centers, I rejected the offer. There is a big thread on some of the problems with SOMA on here from last year. It includes stuff that was posted on reddit as well. Just seemed like there was a lot of red flags.
I also heard this and ended up not even submitting my secondary bc I knew if I got accepted I wouldn't go there anyway
Thank you for your honest opinion lol. I'm still APS here. What about ATSU KCOM vs WCUCOM?ATSU is one of the top DO schools in the country, KansasCOM hasn’t even graduated their first class yet and doesn’t even have accreditation yet. With all due respect, I would 100000% pick ATSU if you end up getting a seat. I think it will be worth living in small town for a few years. If it’s a matter of getting a better chance at your choice of residency, attending an institution that has been around for SO many years and has a well established record of excellence, IMO it would be a questionable choice to weigh city living as being more important than those. Again, that is my opinion and that’s the choice I would make
