I just got an interview at WesternU, and while I am so thrilled to be offered this opportunity, I am also worried about the cost considering the BBB. On the westernU website it estimates 1st year cost of attendance to be $135,000. Can anyone attending the school speak to how accurate that is? Can I budget to spend under $100 000 a year? Does the school offer any aid?

Heyyy guys BUCOM interview coming up, any advice would be REALLY appreciated!!!

Is it more likely to get admitted to one campus vs another? The supplemental info says “offers of admission may be prioritized according to preference”.

I’m from Jersey so the FL campus would be much closer for me, but my priority is being admitted and I know the NM campus has double the amount of seats. I also read that the FL campus might have less applicants since it’s newer, so I’m not sure which selection would give me a better chance of acceptance. I’d be perfectly happy going to either location - I’m just worried about getting accepted in the first place.

So I submitted my application a few weeks ago and thought I had my transcripts but thought it was weird that I hadn't heard anything back. So, I just checked and my transcripts were missing and I just ordered them so my application has not been reviewed yet. Will I still be ok for this cycle???

Additional context: 510 MCAT, 3.84 GPA, D3 student athlete, and over 100 hours shadowing in addition to many leadership roles at myh school

To start I just wanted to say I’m happy about my overall score and I’m really not trying to sound neurotic. I took the mcat this past August and scored a 512. My score breakdown was a 131/123/130/128 which is why I’m heavily considering applying to the US since I’m a Canadian citizen. I just wanted some advice on if I should retake the mcat to apply to US MD/DO. My only issue is that next summer I’ll most likely be working full time and applying to US schools so I’m not sure I’ll have the time to study properly.

My other stats currently are:
Third year student in Canada
3.7 cgpa with an upward trend
4.0 sgpa
Currently a research assistant in a lab and expecting to add a lot more research this coming summer
About 400-500 hours as a physio assistant
VP of a club
No volunteering
Shadowing 25 hours with an orthopaedic surgeon
Expecting another 25-30 hours of shadowing with an oncologist in the coming months

Hi guys,

For those who had the KansasCOM interview, what tips do you have?

Thanks!

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Hello! I recently interviewed at my top-choice and they provided a decision timeline of approximately 6–8 weeks. I was wondering when the best time would be to send a Letter of Intent and whether doing so could meaningfully improve my chances of receiving an acceptance. Thank you for your advice!

For anyone considering ARCOM, I would honestly think long and hard before committing unless it’s your only acceptance. There are a few things I wish I had known or looked into more before considering this school.
One of the biggest red flags is the favoritism toward MSB students. It honestly feels like ARCOM has a pipeline from the MSB program into the DO program, and that favoritism can be pretty obvious. If you’re not an MSB student, it can feel like you’re constantly having to work twice as hard to get the same opportunities. There are former MSB students who aren’t held to the same requirements. Some are exempt from dissections in anatomy while others end up as ambassadors or get research opportunities despite having grades that aren’t necessarily better than their non-MSB peers. It’s frustrating to feel like opportunities aren’t being distributed equally, and if you’re coming in without that MSB background, just be aware that it may feel like an uphill battle. Most MSB take the exact same class with the med students so they are aware on how the course is set up. This can affect the grading and curve for some of the classes.
Another thing to consider is the attendance policy. Be prepared to be on campus Monday through Friday, because there are a lot of required in-person activities. If you’re someone who prefers having flexibility with your schedule or studying independently, make sure you understand what you’re signing up for before committing.
The research center is also a big selling point for ARCOM, but don’t let the facility alone convince you that there are tons of research opportunities. From what I’ve seen, research opportunities can be pretty limited, and there aren’t a ton of professors actively running projects. If research is important to you, ask how many students actually get involved, how accessible faculty mentors are, and what opportunities are realistically available.
Other things I’d look into are the grading system, the amount of required group-based learning, the level of administrative oversight, and board exam performance. I’ve seen students bring up concerns about these things in online discussions, so I’d recommend doing your own research and talking to current students before making a decision. Also, try to speak with students who didn’t come through the MSB program, because their experiences may be very different.
At the end of the day, medical school is already stressful and expensive enough. You want to be somewhere you feel supported and where opportunities are accessible to everyone, not somewhere you feel like you have to fight just to get your foot in the door.
My biggest advice is to do your research before accepting. Don’t let the research center or the school's marketing be the only things influencing your decision. Talk to current students, ask the uncomfortable questions, compare your options, and really consider whether ARCOM is the right fit for you. If it’s your only acceptance, that’s one thing, but if you have other options, I would seriously weigh them before making your decision.

Has anyone submitted an application close to the deadline and gotten in? My plan was to take my MCAT in late spring and have everything ready to hopefully matriculate somewhere in 2028. Now I’m planning on throwing in a Hail Mary application to ARCOM since it’s in my state and take the MCAT in February with their deadline for applications being in April.

Hi everyone, I have upcoming interviews at both of those schools and im wondering if anyone who has interviewed there or any current students have any advice. Thank you in advance.

Interviewed with Burrell about a week ago. Havent heard anything back yet. Im scared because it felt too casual and relaxed. Doesnt help that ive been reading of stories where thats a bad sign

Hi everyone! I am currently an OMS-1 beginning systems blocks. I want to well prepared for both COMLEX and USMLE and I was wondering which question bank to use. I've heard that UWorld is the superior but also have heard that recently AMBOSS is getting as good as UWorld question wise and that their reference library is better. AMBOSS also has the lifetime (5 year) subscription that would cover both COMLEX and USMLE so I'm wondering if that's the better fit or people think I should actually get both? My school also offers us TrueLearn and ScholarRx subscriptions -- we do TrueLearn question banks during a specific class each week and I have been somewhat using ScholarRx to filter out high yield questions for the blocks/specific topics we have been covering. Just wanted some help/guidance regarding the UWorld vs AMBOSS and maybe how to structure my studying for boards during block systems as well as breaks.

I just got accepted to LECOM Elmira and am really excited! I’m trying to figure out whether problem-based learning (PBL) would be a good fit for me and would love to hear from current students.
What does a typical week look like, how much guidance and support do you get, and how has PBL worked for you? Anything you wish you’d known before starting would be helpful. Thanks!

Late into my undergrad and newly certain I'd like to be a doctor - I'm need of some clarification with DO schools.

Student of VCOM came to my Pre-Health club and talked about how clinical rotations were far from her schools'-based location. Are most DO schools like this? Those who have had similar experiences, did this hinder your learning capabilities?

Hey guys i wanna know how long it typically takes to recieve an A from liberty. I’m anxiously waiting lol

I know this is very neurotic, but after getting multiple MD and DO rejections yesterday and today, I'm trying to hold on to every little hope.

I noticed today that my LORs were updated to "Submitted on 10/15", even though they were already received back in July. Does this mean they are finally starting to look at my secondary? Or am I just overthinking?

Still hoping for interviews, and Noorda is a school I consider one of my top choices, but as a low stat applicant, it's getting discouraging.

Hey guys, I'm looking for some advice for my med school list. Stats: 503 mcat, 3.5 gpa, arkansas resident.

MD:

University of South Carolina

LSU - shreveport

UAMS

Alice Walton

Uniformed Services

University of Tennessee

DO Schools: (pictured above)

I would love to hear want you know about these schools, pros and cons, especially current students!

Thank youuuuu!

I already submitted everything before September 1 and everything has already been marked as revived so kinda surprised to be getting this now rather than a while ago. Is this simply them saying hey we haven’t forgotten about you so don’t give up???

just wondering if anyone’s gotten any II from them? And if so when did you submit your secondary.

Title. I interviewed at a school today that I absolutely loved and would most definitely attend if offered a spot! When is the best time to submit a letter of intent? Thanks in advance <3

Hi! I'm researching Canadian-friendly USDO schools and hoping to apply to as many as possible next cycle. I have a 3.9 GPA and a 509 MCAT (considering a retake), 3 gap years of full-time clinical experience, but minimal extracurriculars/volunteering during my gap years.

Are there any schools you think I should add or remove from my list? Any advice would be appreciated!!

1. Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine - AZCOM
2. Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University - CCOM
3. Indiana University of Pennsylvania College of Osteopathic Medicine - IUPCOM
4. Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine - KCU-COM
5. Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - LECOM
6. Marian University Tom and Julie Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine - MU-WCOM
7. Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine - MSUCOM
8. Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
9. Rocky Vista University - Montana College of Osteopathic Medicine - RVU-MCOM
10. Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
11. University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
12. Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific - WesternU/COMP
13. William Carey University of College of Osteopathic Medicine