I was accepted to the AS track, will be attending.
Hey guys, is the interview going to be held on campus? I am an out of state student so that's why I'm asking
Hey guys, is the interview going to be held on campus? I am an out of state student so that's why I'm asking
I was accepted to the AS track, will be attending.
Do you mind sharing your stats?
Not at all.
3.4 cGPA
3.1 sGPA (non-science major)
496 MCAT - retaking May-ish.
Why the retake if you got accepted? Congrats, btw.
Also, will May be late for this program? I'll be forwarding my DO to the Bms program next week but take the mcat in April.
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Why the retake if you got accepted? Congrats, btw.
Also, will May be late for this program? I'll be forwarding my DO to the Bms program next week but take the mcat in April.
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Thank you for your congratulations. And I think a 496 is a little low, even if I strive for a great graduate GPA?
I would check with Holly Napier, but I think you can apply now without your MCAT score back and it ought to be fine.
As far as applying in May specifically, I know that I applied last year in April and interviewed in May so it ought to be alright if you apply then.
But as always if in doubt contact Holly! She is amazing about answering emails and helping out when she can!!
If you're planning to apply to their DO program, then may I ask why you chose the AS and not the Biomedical sciences one?
If you're planning to apply to their DO program, then may I ask why you chose the AS and not the Biomedical sciences one?
I interviewed 2/21 and received my acceptance letter in the mail yesterday for Anatomical Sciences!
Thanks! Sure. Im a non traditional student. Both of my GPAs are lower because of early coursework when I was younger. My actual GPA for my most recent coursework showed a consistent improvement at about 3.8ish.Congrats! Would you mind sharing your stats?
Thanks! Sure. Im a non traditional student. Both of my GPAs are lower because of early coursework when I was younger. My actual GPA for my most recent coursework showed a consistent improvement at about 3.8ish.
BS in Biochemistry
cGPA 3.63
sGPA 3.62
MCAT 23 , MCAT 495
GRE 313
I'd be interested to know the answer to this also. Plan to apply DO, so which is better the AS or the Biomedical?
I'd be interested to know the answer to this also. Plan to apply DO, so which is better the AS or the Biomedical?
When I inquired about the program, Holly said that students needed to have a 500 on the MCAT. Is this true?
The higher the MCAT the better. That holds true for every situation. I personally had below a 25 on the old scale. I know others who had below 25/500, If you want to be safe definitely have above a 500 but by all means that doesn't mean acceptance is impossible if you dont have that, remember once you get here your file is very much a holistically reviewed. And remember "PEOPLE THIS PROGRAM IS LIKE A ONE YEAR INTERVIEW FOR DCOM!!!" Keep this in mind.
Thanks for your time and congrats for the acceptance. What is the GPA requirement from the MS program to be accepted into the DO school?
For example, does a 3.0 guarantees an interview but a 3.5+ will get an acceptance? Do you know if anyone had to re-take the MCAT after their acceptance into the MS program?
Thank you!
What is your MCAT? Do they put more emphasis on that or on your GPA? Also, since the AS is perceived by students as easier than the Biomedical, does that mean you have a better chance of acceptance into the DO program if you do the harder track?Thanks! So yes, a 3.0+ in the fall is required to get an interview in the spring. I personally had a GPA between 3.0-3.5. I know some who had to retake the mcat and that was all that was needed. I know some that had 3.5+ gpa and got waitlisted it really depends on the entirety of your file. They want to see smart, well rounded applicants that are hardworking and great to be around.
What is your MCAT? Do they put more emphasis on that or on your GPA? Also, since the AS is perceived by students as easier than the Biomedical, does that mean you have a better chance of acceptance into the DO program if you do the harder track?
My mcat was below a 25 on the old scale. But I'm nontrad and have some experience which helps. But really doing well in the program looks good. MSAS not perceived easier.. it is easier , but no, just because the classes are harder doesn't mean you should do it for that reason. Trust me, I did it for that reason so I could "impress" the adcom and I regret that decision. I could be an MSAS right now with my acceptance chilling for the rest of the semester but nope, I just had to do the the harder program. Smh.
I don't like this, this sounds far from a gaurentee/backdoor into medical school.
Yes of course. So my number one reason to choose the AS track over the BP track was that in order for me to graduate from the BP track, I would have to take extra courses to fulfill discrepancies, which in turn would delay my graduation from the MS program. I really was not about that.
Secondly, although I am not even in medical school yet, I have a big interest in anatomy since I have always worked as a scribe for someone in surgery.
Thirdly, I think that med school is very focused on biochemical processes, and physio and everything "micro" about the body. The only class that is really dedicated to the structural body happens first year in MGA (medical gross anatomy). As future osteopathic physicians, I think personally for me, it would be cool to have a degree that focuses only on the structural body to supplement the giant physio and biochemical information gulp that is most of 1st and 2nd year.
Fourthly, from subjective research, and take this w a grain of sand, I've read in other posts and maybe even this huge thread that people in the AS track spend more time w/ the med school faculty, and that the class size is smaller which in turn makes it easier to interact w the faculty.
That's about it..I hope it helped.
I have yet to see a "backdoor" into medical school. No matter the route, you should expect to be putting in the hours and hard work. This is a master's program first that just happens to also guarantee an interview if you can keep the grades. I'm excited for the opportunity.
I don't like this, this sounds far from a gaurentee/backdoor into medical school.
But you made it into the DO school so it worked out fine
And I guess if you got a B or better in any of the basic sci classes then you won't have to repeat them in OMS1?
Would you know from your class, how many will make it to the DO program? And if May will be too late for this program? I have already applied but will not have a mcat score till May.
Thank you!
The higher the MCAT the better. That holds true for every situation. I personally had below a 25 on the old scale. I know others who had below 25/500, If you want to be safe definitely have above a 500 but by all means that doesn't mean acceptance is impossible if you dont have that, remember once you get here your file is very much a holistically reviewed. And remember "PEOPLE THIS PROGRAM IS LIKE A ONE YEAR INTERVIEW FOR DCOM!!!" Keep this in mind.
Do you all recommend the Medical Science path or the Anatomical Sciences path? Does it really matter? I sent an email and was told that we can only apply to one....
I would prefer the AS track honestly.
My stats are 3.15/3.2/503. Do you think I would be competitive for AS?
I emailed Holly and will see what she says. Thanks again.It seems like you would be with your MCAT score, but I can't say for certain.
I emailed Holly and will see what she says. Thanks again.
Weren't you accepted to both LMU and LECOM PMSP last year?
I got notified today via email. My interview is going to be on 3/21For those that received a phone interview for this cycle, what day were you notified of it? And was it via email or phone? Thanks
Hi guys, I was accepted to the MS AS track program for 2017 I just forgot to post on the thread here when it happened.
My stats:
cGPA 3.86
sGPA 3.80
MCAT 508
Interview was by phone conference (I was put on speakerphone), was very calm, personal, and straightfoward.
I am excited about this opportunity and am looking forward to attending this year!
Hi guys, I was accepted to the MS AS track program for 2017 I just forgot to post on the thread here when it happened.
My stats:
cGPA 3.86
sGPA 3.80
MCAT 508
Interview was by phone conference (I was put on speakerphone), was very calm, personal, and straightfoward.
I am excited about this opportunity and am looking forward to attending this year!
What does the acceptance packet include? Is it a letter? Documents?
Why apply to an MS program with those great Stats?
Congrats!
Those are amazing stats. Save yourself the thousands and apply June 1st. And congrats regardless!
Thank you!I had an interview yesterday for AS track. They asked me how did I know about the program? Why should we choose you? And what makes a medical student not successful?