2023-2024 Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM-Bradenton)

[peanutbutterprincess]

Yeah thats exactly what I was thinking but then in the form, it says that visiting on campus is. "HIGHLY ENCOURAGED" in all caps too lol. So that's why I am unsure.

oh then yeah probably. seems kinda unfair for the people who cant afford or who dont wanna drive/dont have a car/etc.

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[Jose Alka]

oh then yeah probably. seems kinda unfair for the people who cant afford or who dont wanna drive/dont have a car/etc.

Yeah I definitely agree. I certainly won’t be able to go to it.

 

[nontradgogetter]

Yeah I definitely agree. I certainly won’t be able to go to it.

I attended the on campus day and they said they take attendance into consideration.
I don’t think it means you can’t get in if you don’t attend but they said it does matter if you do.

 

[peanutbutterprincess]

I attended the on campus day and they said they take attendance into consideration.
I don’t think it means you can’t get in if you don’t attend but they said it does matter if you do.

by the on campus day do u mean on campus interview?

 

[Jose Alka]

by the on campus day do u mean on campus interview?

Its not an interview. Its just a day that you can come in person to the campus and have a tour.

 

[Esky27]

Its not an interview. Its just a day that you can come in person to the campus and have a tour.

It says you will participate in a group interview I'm pretty sure

 

[nontradgogetter]

Its not an interview. Its just a day that you can come in person to the campus and have a tour.

They have a group interview but it’s separate from the video interview. You still have to do that and the info session

 

[chickenlittle78]

They have a group interview but it’s separate from the video interview. You still have to do that and the info session

is the group interview during the info session or is that separate?

 

[nontradgogetter]

is the group interview during the info session or is that separate?

It’s only if you go to the on campus day

 

[PencilWise]

Hey for those who got II at both Bradenton and the main campus (Erie, Elmira, Seton Hill, etc) did y’all get an email from [email protected] for each campus? So far I got one for Elmira but none for Bradenton so wondering if the Bradenton one takes a few days?

 

[bdizzle646]

Hey for those who got II at both Bradenton and the main campus (Erie, Elmira, Seton Hill, etc) did y’all get an email from [email protected] for each campus? So far I got one for Elmira but none for Bradenton so wondering if the Bradenton one takes a few days?

Yes! Each campus sends a different email for II

 

[Jose Alka]

It’s only if you go to the on campus day

That wouldn't make sense, though right? Why would the people who go to the in-person tour that is optional get another round of group interviews? When I went in person to Erie, it was completely just them giving presentations and us asking questions. There were not any group interviews or expectations for us to stand out necessarily.

 

[PencilWise]

Yes! Each campus sends a different email for II

Interesting how long did take to get the Bradenton one? I got the email from the interview recruiter but none yet from that noreply email they specified. The one for Elmira I got super quick so that got me somewhat neurotic lol.

 

[nontradgogetter]

That wouldn't make sense, though right? Why would the people who go to the in-person tour that is optional get another round of group interviews? When I went in person to Erie, it was completely just them giving presentations and us asking questions. There were not any group interviews or expectations for us to stand out necessarily.

I mean, that’s what they did when I attended. I didn’t understand the reasoning behind it either but that’s what Bradenton is doing.

 

[Jose Alka]

I mean, that’s what they did when I attended. I didn’t understand the reasoning behind it either but that’s what Bradenton is doing.

Gotcha that’s definitely interesting. Thanks for sharing.

 

[peanutbutterprincess]

OOS ii today! also ii at Seton Hill campus

stats? and when did u submit your secondary?

 

[Mooseman23]

Is anyone else in a similar boat of applying with an AIS score and not having heard back for an interview? for reference, I have a 124 AIS (OOS) and have tried calling but they keep saying they have a ton of applicants and they'll get to it when they can. I submitted roughly around July 20 and now im just waiting.
I got an II at Erie within two weeks so this is weird for Lecom-B. LMK what everyone thinks or if anyone has a similar thing plz!

 

[chickenlittle78]

Is anyone else in a similar boat of applying with an AIS score and not having heard back for an interview? for reference, I have a 124 AIS (OOS) and have tried calling but they keep saying they have a ton of applicants and they'll get to it when they can. I submitted roughly around July 20 and now im just waiting.
I got an II at Erie within two weeks so this is weird for Lecom-B. LMK what everyone thinks or if anyone has a similar thing plz!

yup im having the same issue. I called them as well and got the same response

 

[professional-chai-drinker]

Is anyone else in a similar boat of applying with an AIS score and not having heard back for an interview? for reference, I have a 124 AIS (OOS) and have tried calling but they keep saying they have a ton of applicants and they'll get to it when they can. I submitted roughly around July 20 and now im just waiting.
I got an II at Erie within two weeks so this is weird for Lecom-B. LMK what everyone thinks or if anyone has a similar thing plz!

yup im having the same issue. I called them as well and got the same response

Same, II from Erie, nothing yet from LECOM-B.

 

[Mooseman23]

Same, II from Erie, nothing yet from LECOM-B

Same, II from Erie, nothing yet from LECOM-B.

its fr been over a month and a half and reallyyy early as an applicant for the cycle. I'm confused why some people have applied later and heard back before. also how Erie went through everything so much faster

 

[doc_1or]

yup im having the same issue. I called them as well and got the same response

Sameeeee!

 

[Esky27]

stats? and when did u submit your secondary?

509, 3.3. submitted mid july

 

[atl6574]

Anyone who has had an interview, who did you send a "thank you" letter to since its all asynchronous?

 

[Jose Alka]

That’s a great question. I was in the same position and I was torn because I read in the past that the admissions committee didn’t like to be contacted because of the 16,000 applicants that they have to look through. I’m sure they interview a lot too.

 

[mcMik]

Anyone who has had an interview, who did you send a "thank you" letter to since its all asynchronous?

I didn't lol

 

[atl6574]

That’s a great question. I was in the same position and I was torn because I read in the past that the admissions committee didn’t like to be contacted because of the 16,000 applicants that they have to look through. I’m sure they interview a lot too.

did you end up just not sending one? that's what I'm thinking of doing

 

[Jose Alka]

did you end up just not sending one? that's what I'm thinking of doing

Yeah, I did not send one because there was not anyone to send it to lol (Besides the general admissions email, but that goes to my previous point of it being annoying, and I am sure they have other important emails that they need to attend to for problems that other applicants are having, etc.)

 

[Jose Alka]

The other big question is how big of an impact going in person has on the chances of you getting accepted since they say that coming in person for the tour is "Highly Encouraged." I am personally a 16-hour car ride away, so coming to campus will be quite the journey.

 

[Esky27]

That’s a great question. I was in the same position and I was torn because I read in the past that the admissions committee didn’t like to be contacted because of the 16,000 applicants that they have to look through. I’m sure they interview a lot too.

do they really have 16k applicants??

 

[Jose Alka]

do they really have 16k applicants??

Actually it’s 17k lol, “LECOM consistently ranks high on DO school rankings and is one of the most applied to medical schools (allopathic and osteopathic) in the US, receiving 17,133 osteopathic medical school applications in one year.”

 

[Esky27]

Actually it’s 17k lol, “LECOM consistently ranks high on DO school rankings and is one of the most applied to medical schools (allopathic and osteopathic) in the US, receiving 17,133 osteopathic medical school applications in one year.”

jeez i wonder how many ii's they send out especially since they're asynchronous

 

[premedstudent2024]

jeez i wonder how many ii's they send out especially since they're asynchronous

Someone mentioned 4k

 

[Mooseman23]

bro im still waiting damn near 2 months to hear back. anyone else similar?

 

[peanutbutterprincess]

bro im still waiting damn near 2 months to hear back. anyone else similar?

yeah lol me. obvi we just got skipped over

 

[Mooseman23]

so do they not give out denials?

 

[bored_suitcase]

My secondary was processed on August 9th and I still have not heard anything yet. My file is seemingly frozen in time. People keep saying that they are getting interviews in the next week of submitting their secondary. Have they already rejected me?

 

[bored_suitcase]

yeah lol me. obvi we just got skipped over

it has been a month for me

 

[DocSherman]

it has been a month for me

A couple of months for me. Erie already gave me the boot long ago.

 

[Nontrad_in_medicine]

Anyone get a text after already being rejected?? I was already rejected and got a text saying they're reviewing my app.

You were rejected from bradenton?

 

[nervous applicant]

You were rejected from bradenton?

I think it was from Erie, but since the text just said LECOM, it was unclear. My Bradenton portal still stays under review.

 

[agetker]

On Friday, I got a text in the morning that said my file was under review. Nine hours later, I got a text that said the previous text was in error and to disregard. So I guess they are not reviewing my app lol? No info session, no II.

All this after my application portal has been saying "An admissions decision has been made on your file. We will contact you in 30 days" for well over 30 days. Submitted secondary on 6/29. Wtf is going on?

Sent an email for clarification. Really frustrated with them. If they're going to reject me I wish they would just go ahead and do it, but it would have been an extremely swift decision on my file. 3.3/516.

Just wanted to add that I have still no information/updates/email responses! Lmao

 

[peanutbutterprincess]

Just wanted to add that I have still no information/updates/email responses! Lmao

wow this is crazy! your mcat score is amazing!

 

[gallagherspy]

My secondary was processed on August 9th and I still have not heard anything yet. My file is seemingly frozen in time. People keep saying that they are getting interviews in the next week of submitting their secondary. Have they already rejected me?

I'm not sure if LECOM-PA handles things differently from LECOM-B (I'm only applying to the former) but nothing's been super quick for me lol: 5/31 submitted app, 6/21 received supplemental app, 7/21 received interview invite, 9/6 completed zoom info (b/c that's the soonest that was available by the time I received the link to schedule it), and 9/12 my folder items were marked complete.

 

[np123!]

Can someone explain this on campus tour/interview thing? I have my information session on 9/18. Will my application still be reviewed if I do not attend/ will not attending hurt my chances? I am guessing they mention the tour in the information session.

 

[gallagherspy]

Can someone explain this on campus tour/interview thing? I have my information session on 9/18. Will my application still be reviewed if I do not attend/ will not attending hurt my chances? I am guessing they mention the tour in the information session.

I believe someone posted earlier in this forum that they were told that not attending doesn’t negatively affect your app but attending does *help* your app bc they take attendance and know who has/hasn’t done the tour.

 

[np123!]

I believe someone posted earlier in this forum that they were told that not attending doesn’t negatively affect your app but attending does *help* your app bc they take attendance and know who has/hasn’t done the tour.

Got it, thanks.

 

[rudi1031]

Applied to LECOM Bradenton. Scheduled Interview and Info Session. Yet, my file folder indicates several unreceived credits/letters/secondary app. Is this a system lag/error? AACOMAS app denotes verified apps, evaluations completed and transcripts arrived. Asking for ED while now I’m worried there’s missing info on the LECOM side. Any advice?

 

[rudi1031]

I'm not sure if LECOM-PA handles things differently from LECOM-B (I'm only applying to the former) but nothing's been super quick for me lol: 5/31 submitted app, 6/21 received supplemental app, 7/21 received interview invite, 9/6 completed zoom info (b/c that's the soonest that was available by the time I received the link to schedule it), and 9/12 my folder items were marked complete.

So 6 days following your PA Info Session, your folder was marked green/complete?

 

[PencilWise]

Historically, when is it too late to interview at this school? I am from NY and I have one II at Elmira in early Nov and one II for Bradenton in mid October (my II were sent in August but these were the only available slots at the time). I have a 3.9+ GPA/low 51x MCAT. I am really hoping for Elmira which I am a good fit for since it is local. Anyone have insights into the post-II acceptance rate or how many get pulled from wailists?

 

[gallagherspy]

Historically, when is it too late to interview at this school? I am from NY and I have one II at Elmira in early Nov and one II for Bradenton in mid October (my II were sent in August but these were the only available slots at the time). I have a 3.9+ GPA/low 51x MCAT. I am really hoping for Elmira which I am a good fit for since it is local. Anyone have insights into the post-II acceptance rate or how many get pulled from wailists?

I don’t have any hard #s unfortunately but based off of other comments in LECOM threads, they get like 17k applicants a year and have a massive WL. Unsure how many get pulled from WL though. LECOM’s website shows a graduating class of ~550, but that’s across all the graduating classes, so maybe that can help you do some napkin math? Also unsure whether the 17k is inclusive of brandenton or not.