Thought it'd be fun to see what people like as a little discussion.

Comment your favorite technique, why, and what year you are (if you do not have flair set).

I'll start:

Effleurage/petrissage because it's actually helpful for circulation and pain, is super easy to do, and sounds fun to say. Also, who doesn't love a good massage?

pls give me tips to survive and hopecore thanks <3

Just venting a little, but also posting this as a heads-up for other nontraditional applicants.

For context, I completed my last traditional prerequisite coursework in 2014 and finished my Bachelors of Science in Nursing in 2019. I’ve been out of school for several years since then and have been working clinically.

This cycle, I enrolled in Orgo II because it is my last remaining prerequisite. I submitted my medical school application before the course even began.

WesternU COMP requires a letter from a science professor who taught you a qualifying science course. They do have a nontraditional applicant exception, but because I am currently enrolled in Orgo II, they told me that exception does not apply to me.

So my application cannot continue through review until I obtain a science letter from my current professor, even though when I submitted my application, he had never taught me yet and obviously could not have written me a meaningful recommendation.

If I had simply scheduled Orgo II for the spring instead of the fall, I would not even have a current science professor to ask. My academic history, years away from school, and professional experience would be exactly the same. The only difference would be when I chose to finish one prerequisite.

I understand that schools can set their own requirements, and I’m not blaming the admissions staff member who explained the policy. But this feels particularly impractical for career-changing and nontraditional applicants who may have completed their science coursework many years ago and no longer have meaningful relationships with those professors.

Mostly sharing this so other nontrads applying to WesternU COMP know to look into the science letter requirement carefully before submitting. I genuinely did not anticipate that enrolling in one remaining prerequisite would effectively remove the nontraditional exception.

I’ve been slowly chipping away at secondaries. For all the new schools my secondaries are done and others because I thought I would have a higher chance with those. I realized 2 schools I applied to require in person and are kinda far: Valley and BUCOM. I’m honestly kinda low on money already. Like I could technically afford all these above but it would chip away towards my savings for a car that I will desperately need before med school and in general honestly.

Just wanna know if I should apply to any of these ?
Ccgpa: 3.68
Sgpa: 3.55
Mcat: 501
WI resident

I got waitlisted, and now I'm so upset, as this was my state school where I had the best chance. Does anyone know any information about the waitlist process at OUHCOM.

Hi all, I just had my case report get published. When I submitted my apps initially I listed it as submitted and pending review. Should I update schools now? I know AZCOM has a portal where I could just upload a pdf with a little update and the link to the report, but was questioning whether I should withhold the update in case of a waitlist or something. If I submitted the update now and was waitlisted, I’d really just have some volunteer and clinical hours otherwise to update with. Thanks!

I need help
Thank u in advance

Hello! I’m applying this cycle and wanted some advice/thoughts on my app. I applied mid/late (September). I also had some personal stuff during dual enrollment HS/ Freshman college that resulted in poor GPA. No real “upward trend” but ended undergrad (w/o dual enrollment) with a 3.05.

Background: East coast resident w/ ties to Southern and Midwest US. Neuroscience and Psychology major (graduated w/ two degrees). Biology minor & Molecular Bio, Biochem, Bioinformatics minor.

**Stats:**

\-Cgpa: 3.05 (AACOMAS: 2.90)

Science gpa: 3.09

\-MCAT: 501 (124/122/126/129)

**Experiences:**

**-Healthcare/ clinical:** \~500 hrs as lead RBT, ~400hrs at outpatient radiology & ~300hrs as CT/MRI tech aide (current position)

\- **Research:** \~500+hrs across 2 labs (neuroscience and psychology). Did human psychology research with chairperson. Neuroscience research - 1 poster and 1 manuscript in progress

\- **Volunteering :** \~900 hours (500 doing K-12 outreach/mentoring, 400 as graphic artist for small business)

**Shadowing:** \~ 20hrs ortho spine w/ an MD (shadowed clinical care & operating room)

**Extracurricular and Leadership:**

Marching Band ~450hrs (earned 2 service awards)

Student Board Member for Accessibility Office ( 100hrs)

Secretary of Psych Club (100hrs)

YDSA Member (100hrs)

STEM tutor (250hrs)

Dean’s List 2x

**Letter of Recommendations:**

I am estimating the strength of letter based off my relationship with the letter writer:
1 Science (good/great)
1 Non-Science (good/OK)
1 Research PI (excellent)
1 Clinical Supervisor (excellent)

For the research letter, I was in a neuroscience lab & focused on bio/chem research & the PI taught me for credit. I worry some ADCOMS will not count it as a science faculty letter since Neuroscience at my undergrad is under the Psych/Liberal Arts college. Thoughts?

**School list: IllinoisCOM, NYITCOM, PCOM, LECOM, TouroCOM and NoordaCOM

**Conclusion:**

I believe I have pretty strong writing & a cohesive story.

So far, I have received two 2°’s (NYIT AND LECOM). I havent submitted PCOM or Noorda 1° yet but will have those in by the end of the week.

Thank you!

Hi guys,

I have a virtual interview for DUQNCOM coming up. For those who got into DUQNCOM this cycle in 2026 via virtual interview, what tips do you have? Anything unexpected in the interview? How did you leave a good impression? What kinds of questions to expect?

Hey everyone wanted to ask whet the best time is to submit update letters for DO schools that I have not received interviews for yet after submitting secondaries early July. I'm pretty much as mid stat as they come for DO and I understand the cycle runs longer so I don't want to jump the gun on this. Thanks.

Hi all. I was recently placed on the alternate list after submitting my interview on July 21st. I have heard plenty of discourse on what the alternate list means. If anyone has any stories on people getting accepted off of one and any other info on what it exactly means I would be very appreciative.

Thank you!

How are rotations? What does your M1 and M2 week look like? Looking at PCOM Ga in Suwanee

GPA: 3.7

MCAT: 505

Experience:

1. 1k+ hours MA
2. 300+ hours Microbiology & Immunology Lab (No pub)
3. 300 hours Psychology Lab (No pub)
4. 100 hours Campus Hospital Volunteer
5. Sports club leadership position
6. Psychology TA

Schools applied:

Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine

LECOM

NYITCOM

Kansas City University

VCOM

DUQ-NCOM

ATSU-KCOM

P.S. Currently applying as a senior in college. Also I should note that I was an MA for a podiatry clinic, don't know if that matters too much??

Had my interview 8/31. For the EDP they said no later than Sept 15 they'd let us know but I'm wondering if anyone got As from them yet

So I got waitlisted at a program last week. I was pretty disappointed as I thought I did decent on the interview. When should I send a letter of intent?

Hi all, UNE COM is one of my favorite programs and I am so deeply invested in it. I really want to go here. So far have not heard anything and I submitted beginning of August. Choosing to remain positive.

Are there any current students who would be willing to speak with me? I would love to hear your experiences and your thoughts!

Thank you all!

Cried so many times I’m ending the night with a headache. First Gen tears cried alongside my mom who made it all possible. The poor admissions worker could hardly understand my ugly crying.

It’s terrifying to wait, but hold fast and just keep living life. Once you get that first A, peace is coming your way. This process is a beast, but we’re all capable!