Early Acceptance Program
Roberts Wesleyan College now offers an Early Acceptance Program (EAP) through a new affiliation agreement with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) in Lake Erie, PA. The EAP covers the PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy), DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) and DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine) degree programs through LECOM.
This affiliation between Roberts Wesleyan College and LECOM allows qualified students to be given a provisional letter of acceptance; i.e. a reserved seat, to one of LECOM's professional schools upon completion of a successful interview. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, or lawful permanent residents. Application to the EAP can occur as early as the senior year in high school and up until the start of the third year at RWC, depending upon the Program and Track desired. Affiliates must be officially enrolled for at least two consecutive years prior to matriculating at LECOM. For more information, contact the Department office at 585.594.6310.
This general summary is intended as an overview of the programs offered through the Early Acceptance Program (EAP) affiliation agreement between Roberts Wesleyan College and Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. Interested students must meet with Dr. Jason Taylor, Roberts Wesleyan College EAP representative and the Pre-professional Health Advisory Committee to ensure that proper enrollment and academic requirements are met.
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
General LECOM Application Summary
College of Medicine (DO)
- Rolling admissions cycle begins June 1 each year; available the year before matriculation
- Apply online through AACOMAS (aacomas.aacom.org) by April 1; available May the year before matriculation
- Submit MCAT score from the previous three years
- Must be taken by January 31 of year of planned matriculation
- Typically an MCAT score of 24 or greater is needed for an interview
- Complete LECOM Supplemental on-line application by April 1
- Directions sent via email following receipt of AACOMAS Application
- Submit letter of recommendation from a DO
School of Pharmacy (PharmD)
- Rolling admissions cycle begins June 1 each year; available the year before matriculation
- Apply online through PharmCAS (www.PHARMCAS.org) by March 1
- Submit PCAT score from the previous three years
- Must be taken by January 31 of year of planned matriculation
- Not required for those who have an undergraduate degree
- Complete LECOM Supplemental on-line application by April 1
- Directions sent via email following receipt of PharmCAS Application
School of Dental Medicine (DMD)
- Rolling admissions cycle begins June 1 each year; available the year before matriculation
- Apply on line through AADSAS (www.AADSAS.org) by February 1
- Submit DAT score from the previous three years
- Must be taken by February 11 of year of planned matriculation
- Typically a DAT score of 16 or greater is needed for an interview
- Complete LECOM Supplemental on-line application by March 31
- Directions sent via email following receipt of AADSAS Application
All Programs:
- $50 non-refundable fee
- A background check will be done for all accepted students by Verified Credentials Inc.© (medicine and dental applicants) or by Certiphi Screening Inc.© (pharmacy applicants)
- Must be U.S. citizen, or lawful permanent resident
- Affiliates must be officially enrolled for at least two consecutive years and maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.4 (minimum science GPA of 3.2) prior to matriculation at LECOM.