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Helpful links:
VCOM-CC Page of the College Information Book (pdf)
VCOM Website
Helpful links:
VCOM-CC Page of the College Information Book (pdf)
VCOM Website
Let's get it. How's everyone feeling about living in Spartanburg for 4 years?
As an OOS applicant, do I have a better chance getting accepted here or at the Virginia campus?
Yes and no, even though you are considered OOS you have to think about which place is going to be better for you to get a difficult degree at. Medical school is expensive anyways, I wouldn't worry so much on the funds than to whatever makes you more comfortable in whatever environment you take.
My question is how much more applicants does the VC take over the CC if any?
wondering this as well
Found my "we got your app" email in my junk folder
Interviewed 10/12 and accepted 11/12. Deferred until class of 2018.
My Overall GPA was 3.52, Science 3.6, MCAT 20,23,23.
Tennessee Resident.
Biology degree. Had a year of ER scribe experience and year of Cardiology MA experience (going on 2 years now).
Feel free to PM me with any questions you might have.
Do you happen to remember when your file was complete?
Secondary sent.....i forgot about the 6hrs of upper level science. If this is my only acceptance it will be a busy year
Is it a long secondary? This is my number one choice BY FAR. I love this school and am crossing my fingers for a secondary today as well.
For those that have already been accepted Congrats!! I'm just wondering if I'm competitive here do you mind posting some of your stats?
GPA - 3.95
Science GPA - 3.88
MCAT- July 2014
Solid LORs
Lots of Extracurriculars
I am applying here this cycle and I have a 3.86 overall gpa and a 3.78 science and scored a 23 6ps9v8bs on my mcat. I am a Hispanic Texas resident.
To all,
I was accepted last cycle and have defered to this class. I got accepted with 3.5 GPA and 23 MCAT.
>2,000 hrs as ER scribe and Medical Assistant in the largest cardiology institution in Memphis. So if I can do it you guys can do it. Just have to make yourself stand out in the interview process.
Is anyone doing ED to VCOM-CC?
Nevermind, I just realized you said you were in Memphis. I am taking a tour next week. I have been before for an open house, and I absolutely loved the facilities. The staff was so friendly, too.
What day?
Friday at 10am
Ah ok, I'll be there on Wednesday. I'm looking forward to seeing it and Spartanburg as well. NC resident here, I didn't really want to do a tour at first but Virginia admissions suggested I do one to get aquatinted.
Ah, I grew up in NC. Spartanburg is cool, and the surrounding towns are nice. Check out Greenville (if you have never been). The downtown area is cool. But, I'm a girly girl and like to shop
My science GPA was 3.45 and my advisor said that they rounded up so I went ahead and gave it a shot. Do you set up the tours yourself or is it a group tour?
Oh nice, I'm not really from anywhere particular (I've moved like 20 times) but NC is where most of my family is. Did you like their open house? Also, most of the people I've spoken to at this school seem very laid back, I like that. I've been to Greenville before but might go there as well if there's no Krystal's in Spartanburg. I'm a guy guy.
What do you guys know about the reputation of VCOM? (USMLE scores). VCOM is my top choice (girlfriend is going there this fall, and I can join in the following year.)
I have a 32 MCAT and 3.92 gpa. I hope that I have a chance. From VA, but live in AR.
How does it compare to other DO schools like TCOM and WV-COM?
What do you guys know about the reputation of VCOM? (USMLE scores). VCOM is my top choice (girlfriend is going there this fall, and I can join in the following year.)
I have a 32 MCAT and 3.92 gpa. I hope that I have a chance. From VA, but live in AR.
How does it compare to other DO schools like TCOM and WV-COM?
URM
3.15 cGPA
3.35 sGPA
MCAT-- August (Expecting 26-28 based on practice test)
100+ volunteer hours (Habitat for Humanity and Free Health Screening)
13000+ Clinical hours as a nurse
60 shadowing hours (MD/DO primary care)
Will I be competitive for VCOM?
URM
3.15 cGPA
3.35 sGPA
MCAT-- August (Expecting 26-28 based on practice test)
100+ volunteer hours (Habitat for Humanity and Free Health Screening)
13000+ Clinical hours as a nurse
60 shadowing hours (MD/DO primary care)
Will I be competitive for VCOM?
Where are you from/live? Your GPAs are below average for the school, although youre urm, so im sure at will help to some extent. I'd think you'd need a high MCAT. Good luck man, study hard.
It'll help if you apply early. Have you submitted your aacomas? You can always update them with your MCAT once you receive it, but submitting it now may give you an advantage. It takes a while for aacomas to process. Good luck!!
Let's get it. How's everyone feeling about living in Spartanburg for 4 years?
I am from Florida... You think my sGPA is also below average for the school! Hopefully I can get a 28+ MCAT score... VCOM is at the top of my list.
Will submit at the end of this month... I think my application will get verified by the time my score is in... Still working on my PS though.
How is the town of Spartanburg? What type of housing do you think most students live in? (Apt, house?) this is def one of my top picks just waiting to be verified!!!!
Yes it's lower, they're GPA heavy (as well as regionally). They say a competitive MCAT is 24. I'd apply soon if I were you.
There are some decent houses in a neighboring town called Boiling Springs. I mapped it and one neighborhood that has a pool is 6 miles from the school. If anyone is like me, non-trad or just want to buy a house, the payments are way less than renting.
Buying is certainly cheaper, the area is more expensive than I would've thought for a 30k populated city.
There are some decent houses in a neighboring town called Boiling Springs. I mapped it and one neighborhood that has a pool is 6 miles from the school. If anyone is like me, non-trad or just want to buy a house, the payments are way less than renting.