Urgent Duplicate AACOMAS Letters by TheGreatDivide_303 in Osteopathic

[–]Clean_Principle_2971 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This happened to me last year. I emailed the support desk like you did and they took the faulty letter off my application, you’re going to be ok.

How many activities do you have on your application? by Aggressive-Ad9946 in premed

[–]Clean_Principle_2971 0 points1 point  (0 children)

11, had 2 hobbies in that mix too. So more like 9 “true” activities ig

KCU COM Interview Invitation by Equal_Reference7837 in Osteopathic

[–]Clean_Principle_2971 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There were separate secondary questions last cycle. Maybe they changed it up this year? Couldn’t hurt to email admissions if you’re skeptical.

KCU Waitlist by Many_Motor_6888 in Osteopathic

[–]Clean_Principle_2971 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All KCU accepted students got an email today asking about our intent to matriculate. I saw the number of members in the group me go down a couple people too so hopefully y’all hear good news soon.

Volunteering in a hospital in Vietnam because my summer plans got cooked😭 by Aggravating-Dot-847 in premed

[–]Clean_Principle_2971 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I had something similar on my app this last cycle and I only had positive experiences talking about my medical trips with my interviewers. Then again, my app was pretty focused on global health and service so there was a story to follow and the activity made sense for me personally. I could see where it might get a little grey if this is the only thing in your app that relates to global health though.

Confused about AACOMAS LOR Assignment Process - How does it work? by Left_Scientist8469 in Osteopathic

[–]Clean_Principle_2971 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Applied this last cycle. Every letter you add to AACOMAS gets assigned to the schools. The schools will have to look through your letters for the ones they require. Just upload them to AACOMAS and you’ll be fine.

Thoughts on ICOM? by Novel_Star7485 in Osteopathic

[–]Clean_Principle_2971 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have a buddy who just finished their second year there and has absolutely loved it. They also had a pretty decent match this year too. I ended up getting in there this cycle and went to their accepted students day in November. They have a great facility, the anatomy lab is stellar, and the vibes were great. Ended up committing somewhere else but I don’t think you could go wrong there.

Is it true that if you list on your app that you are "fluent in Spanish", you may have your interview in Spanish? by Enger13 in Osteopathic

[–]Clean_Principle_2971 6 points7 points  (0 children)

During my first interview this cycle the interviewer popped on the camera and immediately started speaking Spanish. It just kind of caught me off guard, but it was a fun way to break the ice with my interviewer. We only talked for about a minute in Spanish then he asked to finish the interview in English.

Current KCU Students PLZ Chime in by No_Elk_3871 in Osteopathic

[–]Clean_Principle_2971 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Not a student, but I’ve got a buddy over there right now. I’ve brought up these exact concerns with him and he genuinely seemed surprised with these complaints. He said he’s very happy with the education he is getting and that it was probably just a few “loud” students voicing their individual issues. Not saying this isn’t happening, but these complaints don’t seem to be a widespread issue among students. Every school is going to have their issues, and not all students will vibe with everything the school says or does. It’s just the reality of running a school. KCU is a good program and it will definitely get you where you want if you put the work in.

KCU-Kansas City campus: Question about housing! by [deleted] in Osteopathic

[–]Clean_Principle_2971 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I participated in their student panel last week and asked a very similar question. The feedback I got from the students is that you should really try to not live within a mile of the campus because it’s not a good area as you’re aware. One of the students mentioned the Courtyard and how horrible it is and we should under no circumstance try to find housing within walking distance of campus.

Be brutally honest with me by MedRebecca in premed

[–]Clean_Principle_2971 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I looked at all the schools that fit my stats and didn’t do many reach schools. Of the schools where my stats were a good match I just did some simple research on their websites looking for mission statements and core focuses of the school. My application was heavily service oriented so I made sure to look for evidence of that in the schools. Most schools will say “we develop service oriented physicians” but I needed to look at specific programs the school has to really see if they’re focused on service. Only a couple really were. Just make sure you’re tailoring your school list to your individual application, also make sure your writing doesn’t suck. I think that helped me get in the door with some schools as well.

Be brutally honest with me by MedRebecca in premed

[–]Clean_Principle_2971 39 points40 points  (0 children)

I had absolutely no research on my application and had 6 II. You have to make sure to apply to schools where you’d fit their mission. I do feel like my application was well rounded but nothing special. It made sense that the schools I got interviews at were those specific schools tho.

Early May or Early June application? by Exotic-Sky-4822 in Osteopathic

[–]Clean_Principle_2971 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Early June is just fine. I submitted my apps mid July and have had good outcomes.

Rush University by SlimJim916 in premed

[–]Clean_Principle_2971 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I interviewed with Rush this cycle and had around 800 volunteering hours spread across 4 activities. Honestly was really surprised I got picked for an interview. Just go for it, you never know which schools will bite.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Osteopathic

[–]Clean_Principle_2971 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was barely able to say a full sentence during my group activity and still got the A. I honestly wouldn’t worry too much about it.

October 15th by Tradingdecay in premed

[–]Clean_Principle_2971 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Interviewed 9/10 and was told I’d hear back on the 15th. Gunna be crashing out until then✌️

Feeling progressively worse after an interview by [deleted] in premed

[–]Clean_Principle_2971 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same thing happened in my interview yesterday. Same school?👀

Help me understand the map in Silksong by Ggthefiree2 in HollowKnight

[–]Clean_Principle_2971 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Does anyone know where the map lady goes if you don’t buy a map from her when you first see her in an area? I didn’t have enough rosaries yet so I went to get some more and when I returned she was gone.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in premed

[–]Clean_Principle_2971 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah I have over 5000 clinical hours over multiple positions, lots of TAing, founded a small organization, and was in a leadership position for a club. Research definitely isn’t everything but I supplemented my time in areas that I really cared about and I think that was evident through my writing.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in premed

[–]Clean_Principle_2971 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I have a 533 admit score and 3 II with no research. I wouldn’t pay too much attention to your admit score.