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As long as your MCAT score is higher than the 40th percentile, you don't need to retake it.Does anyone know if we have to retake the MCAT exam when were ready to bridge from the Post Bacc program to the DO program?
Yah, there's already a Facebook group. Look up LECOM Post Bacc 2017-2018Hi guys!
Just opened my acceptance letter today, got it in the mail today and it was addressed March 22. My file was complete and ready for review the first week of March. The turnaround time for me was surprisingly quick. During that time, I emailed Jaime Murphy only once to inquire about any update on my file.
I'll be looking for a roommate and housing situation now. I am not sure if there is already a facebook group for 2017-2018 class?
Message me if you too will be looking!
Good luck to everyone and don't give up!
Can you use your AIS score to matriculate instead of the MCAT?As long as your MCAT score is higher than the 40th percentile, you don't need to retake it.
Can you use your AIS score to matriculate instead of the MCAT?
When I applied to the post bacc for medical school, they used my letters and transcripts I had previously submitted.If I've already applied to LECOM's dental school, can I just request them to use my already submitted letters or must I submit them again?
Hi everyone! I received my acceptance letter this week. I'm guessing they are using my AIS stats since my MCAT score was below average. Do I have to retake MCAT in order to apply to DO program next year? Also, how does the application process work? Do we apply through AACOMAS again?
Here are my stats:
cGPA = 3.52
sGPA = 3.34
MCAT = 495
SAT scores = 590/530/490
AIS = 113
No grade replacement
Well, like you said. They have to wait for the grades first. However some of us have been accepted since January. If you have above a 3.4 after the first semester, you will interview and get a "conditional acceptance" which is a real acceptance (tells you your pathway you received, requires a deposit in X amount of time, etc." Only difference is that there is a line that says pending you don't fail any postbacc courses (69% or below in any class) any courses or drop below a 3.0 somehow (which is hard to do honestly without failing if you have a 3.5). As far as the people hovering around 2.7 - 3.3, LECOM waits for their final grades, because it would be hard to rescind acceptances/refund deposits etc. after finals.
After I finish up the post-bacc, I'm gonna write up a class-by-class "how-to" since every class is different and every professor is different. This should help to understand what to expect in the class and how to study efficiently for that class.
Hey, I'm looking forward to apply to Post-Bac programs this year (to start next year)
Quick question, are you saying that after the first semester of the Post-Bac program, the students who earn up to a 3.4 GPA gets a conditional acceptance to the Medical School? And if it falls less than that, do they automatically dismiss that person from the program? Is there a wait-list?
Sorry, I didn't quite get what you were saying
I'm not saying you are dismissed. I'm not sure why it came across that way, but what I was saying is the 3.4+ people (at least in my class) received conditional acceptances after the 1st semester, while the rest mostly just wait until the end of 2nd semester. Either way, if u get a 3.0 overall, you're in. It's just a bonus if you get accepted early but it doesn't mean that the rest, as in the vast majority, of people are suddenly kicked out of the program.
Hey guys,
Got my acceptance letter about 3 weeks ago but haven't had time to post. Applied without any MCAT if that helps motivate people to apply. Currently waiting to hear back from a couple for places before I officially decided where I am heading. If anybody (current postbacs/med students) has general tips about making the transition to Erie for school, please do share. Things such as housing, gym access, things to do around town, etc. would be great.
Thanks!
Hey guys,
Got my acceptance letter about 3 weeks ago but haven't had time to post. Applied without any MCAT if that helps motivate people to apply. Currently waiting to hear back from a couple for places before I officially decided where I am heading. If anybody (current postbacs/med students) has general tips about making the transition to Erie for school, please do share. Things such as housing, gym access, things to do around town, etc. would be great.
Thanks!
I think you mean AACOMAS and yes they can and do.Can they pull my LORs from AADSAS or do I have to submit them again??
I think you mean AACOMAS and yes they can and do.
a not so glamorous 3.3what was your GPA?
I see, my mistake. Yeah I would imagine it's the same for AADSAS.I'm a pre dent. I'm guessing if they do it for the AACOMAS, it'll apply for AADSAS as well
Can those who finished the program talk about how to study for each class? Overall, your suggestions/advice for each course.
Thanks and congrats!!
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@midawa Thanks so much for the detailed response.
How often you had exams? Did you mostly use the class ppts and notes for exams or also supplemented with textbooks? I'm guessing you might read the Physio/Anat books? Also, does the school provide with extra notes, besides the lecture ppts? Thank you!
You got a good answer from that previous responder but I would say usually every 2 weeks, but sometimes I think.... for the 4th exam in the first semester and 3rd exam for the second semester it was after 4 weeks. Obviously much more material if every exam is long.
I would say for most courses its powerpoint, but for histology, critical thinking mainly the text, but histology has extra study notes, modules where you have to know the images. For anatomy, it was recommended to read the text, but I don't think you really needed to... but it helps a lot.
Also of course, take the professors' words as the words of God, most of them don't want to trick you.... PS: I love our biochemistry professor, had a crush on her.. .
I would say 40% don't make it. Usually thats the figure. Most of them failed pharmacology surprisingly, I think 20-30%..? one of my other classmates here could probably tell you what it is.
Not really much except that I wish I prepared more for anatomy in the 2nd semester. I did A LOT of preparation believe it or not for the first semester and did pretty well. But most people will tell you to not and enjoy your summer. Just be prepared for physioand biochemistry in the fall and anatomy and pharm in the spring. Doesn't hurt to prepare for those classes... If you get As in those, you'll at least be in a solid position.
I think it's a little more than 40% that don't make it. Here's what I told someone recently:
170 started, and 135 entered fall, so 35 failed a fall class (which for LECOM is a 69% or below because there are no D's given). As for spring, 26 people failed Pharm, 8 failed Anatomy, 5 failed Path, 4 failed Immuno, 3 failed Clin-med, and 1 failed Viro. Granted, there could be some that failed more than one course, but you have to figure at least 30 different people failed at least one class this spring. So that takes it down to about 105, and then I would say another 20-30 people at least were not able to manage the 3.0, despite not failing a class (i.e. those who earned a C in Anatomy and/or Physiology). With all that, I would say closer to 70-80 people made it out of the original 170. However, don't let that deter you. Of those, I assure you that 100% of them were accepted. LECOM wants you to make it through their program. As far as they are concerned, once you're in the post bac, you are already someone they want in their medical school, you just have to prove it on paper first. That's why they basically throw out your file on arrival, as in they don't consider anything at all that you did prior to post bac when making their admissions decision. It's solely on your 3.0 and your conduct. So don't listen to anyone who says otherwise. If someone got a 3.0 and were rejected it's probably because they punched and/or threatened to kill a police officer (true story, just not our year).
I think it's a little more than 40% that don't make it. Here's what I told someone recently:
170 started, and 135 entered fall, so 35 failed a fall class (which for LECOM is a 69% or below because there are no D's given). As for spring, 26 people failed Pharm, 8 failed Anatomy, 5 failed Path, 4 failed Immuno, 3 failed Clin-med, and 1 failed Viro. Granted, there could be some that failed more than one course, but you have to figure at least 30 different people failed at least one class this spring. So that takes it down to about 105, and then I would say another 20-30 people at least were not able to manage the 3.0, despite not failing a class (i.e. those who earned a C in Anatomy and/or Physiology). With all that, I would say closer to 70-80 people made it out of the original 170. However, don't let that deter you. Of those, I assure you that 100% of them were accepted. LECOM wants you to make it through their program. As far as they are concerned, once you're in the post bac, you are already someone they want in their medical school, you just have to prove it on paper first. That's why they basically throw out your file on arrival, as in they don't consider anything at all that you did prior to post bac when making their admissions decision. It's solely on your 3.0 and your conduct. So don't listen to anyone who says otherwise. If someone got a 3.0 and were rejected it's probably because they punched and/or threatened to kill a police officer (true story, just not our year).
Yes, as in 35 people failed out in fall so couldn't continue to spring. Meant to say 135 entered Spring. Sorry for any confusion.When you say 170 started, and 135 entered fall, is it 170 started fall and 135 started spring?
Little confused here
Me either honestly. I mean, yeah the first pharm test was rough for everyone I think just because there were calculations on it and it was the first pharm exam, but for the other two exams and final it's basically pure memorization, albeit a lot, but memorization nonetheless..100% agree, thanks for clarifying the statistics!!! but wow..... can't believe that many failed.
33KI think thats still a pretty good number to get in, tbh. I mean, you either know it in the postbacc rather than being in oms-1 and failing out.
If you don't mind me asking, how much debt are you guys looking at from this postbacc, after you factor in the living expenses and everything? Thanks!
If your poor undergrad grades are from not studying, and you continue that, then it will translate into extra poor post bac grades. I think it goes without saying that you should obviously work much harder in post bac than undergrad, where you can often cram the night before and get As. This is medical school minus the labs, so don't kid yourself. There is a ton of info. I didn't find anything difficult conceptually, but the volume is similar to taking 40 units, so it requires discipline and commitmentDid people fail because they didn't study?
I'm worried because I don't have the best undergrad grades and not sure how it'll translate
Hey what's up man. I was in this year's post bacc and will be an incoming MS1 this July .Did people fail because they didn't study?
I'm worried because I don't have the best undergrad grades and not sure how it'll translate
Did people fail because they didn't study?
I'm worried because I don't have the best undergrad grades and not sure how it'll translate
Are the students in the program cooperative or competitive with each other ?So this is just my 2 cents, take it or leave it. I came into the post-bacc in the same situation, didn't have the best undergrad grades or GPA. In undergrad I would do things last minute and study the night before exams, pretty much did the bare minimum to pass. When I got into this program I realized that it was a second chance and really my last chance at getting into medical school. Come in with that mindset and you will be fine. It definitely took me some time to learn how to study, which is why I did much better second semester compared to first. As long as you are fully dedicated to this program then it should translate into a medical school acceptance!
Edit: I was accepted into the MS1 class starting in July!
Are the students in the program cooperative or competitive with each other ?