Class Of 2018!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by StudyShy

Okay, someone has to start a class of 2017 since we have 2014-2018 but no 2017!

that's the class i want to be in no gunners!

Originally Posted by CaliGirl14

that's the class i want to be in no gunners!

Haha!

Originally Posted by CaliGirl14

And wrinkles

Meh. I thought I was going to be Class of 2017 originally, but things change. It's no big deal.

Originally Posted by Wolfman89

Meh. I thought I was going to be Class of 2017 originally, but things change. It's no big deal.

2017/2018 sounds better than 2019. 2020 would rock!

Originally Posted by Wolfman89

Meh. I thought I was going to be Class of 2017 originally, but things change. It's no big deal.

Originally Posted by senorsquishie

That was supposed to be me too. But hey, an extra year to work on my GPA and app will be worth it

Originally Posted by senorsquishie

That was supposed to be me too. But hey, an extra year to work on my GPA and app will be worth it

I mean who knows what the future will hold. I could end up being class of 2020. As long as we get in though

My favorite thing to say on these forums is that the road to medicine is a marathon not a sprint.

Originally Posted by CaliGirl14

wow...in 2018, kids who were born in 2000 will be 18 :O wasn't 2000 like yesterday?

Wow, I never thought about that. That's scary.

Holy crap, that is so freakin scary! It seems like yesterday we were waking up saturday morning, grabbing a bowl of frosted flakes (or your choice of cereal), and watching Freak-a-zoid.

Now we are on our way to becoming docs...

Originally Posted by GooseWing

I was hoping this thread would spark a c/o 2017 thread...

We're overdue people!

Originally Posted by StudyShy

Okay, someone has to start a class of 2017 since we have 2014-2018 but no 2017!

Make it! I am waiting!

Tsk tsk either 2017 is late, or 2018 is early. Who is in 2017 anyways?

Originally Posted by Doc of the Walk

Tsk tsk either 2017 is late, or 2018 is early. Who is in 2017 anyways?

no clue but i was thinking of making a 2017 thread just because i feel bad for them. not in the it but w/e

Originally Posted by CaliGirl14

no clue but i was thinking of making a 2017 thread just because i feel bad for them. not in the it but w/e

go ahead please. you're looking at one of the 2017ers here

It has been done, with more exclamation points than any thread might add.


@Senior squishie

That is a perfect quote for this process. Especially with the MCAT studying, all of the study schedules I have looked at, the people take months of deligent hard work to reach their goals. And it definitely paid off

Originally Posted by Doc of the Walk

It has been done, with more exclamation points than any thread might add.


@Senior squishie

That is a perfect quote for this process. Especially with the MCAT studying, all of the study schedules I have looked at, the people take months of deligent hard work to reach their goals. And it definitely paid off

Those 26.2 miles are filled with a lot of little accomplishments along the way. Every credit brings you that much closer.

That it does my friend. Its hard to imagine that we will be applying in like 2 years. Why are applying for 2013 instead of 2012? Did you just decide to wait a year?

Also, can anyone recommend me some good books to read? So far, I have just read World War Z and Ender's Game (I've read this book at least 15 times, my favorite so far)

Originally Posted by Doc of the Walk

That it does my friend. Its hard to imagine that we will be applying in like 2 years. Why are applying for 2013 instead of 2012? Did you just decide to wait a year?

I didn't have enough credits.

Is anyone taking the MCAT after sophomore year but thinking of applying senior year? Currently that's my plan because I don't know if two years of e.c.s will be enough, on the other hand, my MCAT will only be good for one cycle....

Any input?

Originally Posted by indianjatt

Is anyone taking the MCAT after sophomore year but thinking of applying senior year? Currently that's my plan because I don't know if two years of e.c.s will be enough, on the other hand, my MCAT will only be good for one cycle....

Any input?

Why would you take your MCAT after sophomore year if you're just going to take a gap year anyway?

Originally Posted by senorsquishie

I didn't have enough credits my sophmore year. I had three people close to me die, my guardian was diagnosed with Parkinsons and was in and out of the hospital. In the proccess I became serious ill. Not a good year!

Wow, I'm amazed you pulled through that! That is definitely inspiring to be able to get through that. Was the illness serious?

Originally Posted by indianjatt

Is anyone taking the MCAT after sophomore year but thinking of applying senior year? Currently that's my plan because I don't know if two years of e.c.s will be enough, on the other hand, my MCAT will only be good for one cycle....

Any input?

I'm planing on taking it the spring of my junior year, but unless there is some significant reason not to, I'm applying that cycle. Your MCAT scores last 3 years (from what I hear around here) so no worries there

Originally Posted by Doc of the Walk

Wow, I'm amazed you pulled through that! That is definitely inspiring to be able to get through that. Was the illness serious?

you live and you learn. I am certainly not giving up!

Originally Posted by indianjatt

Is anyone taking the MCAT after sophomore year but thinking of applying senior year? Currently that's my plan because I don't know if two years of e.c.s will be enough, on the other hand, my MCAT will only be good for one cycle....

Any input?

False.

Originally Posted by senorsquishie

IBS mostly likely all the stress at the time had something to do with it. But you live and you learn. I am certainly not giving up!

Good! I'm glad you arent

Originally Posted by gettheleadout

False.

Yeah, correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm pretty sure your scores are good for three years.




Also, what is everyone doing for the 4th of July?!?!

Personally, I'm having a family cookout and hopefully going to see the new transformers movie

Originally Posted by Doc of the Walk

Good! I'm glad you arent




Yeah, correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm pretty sure your scores are good for three years.




Also, what is everyone doing for the 4th of July?!?!

Personally, I'm having a family cookout and hopefully going to see the new transformers movie

For most schools you are correct with score being valid for three years, which may have been what the poster meant. So If he took it soph year and applied after senior year, three years would have gone by. Some schools have to be rebels and want fewer or allow more time to pass.


I went to fireworks yesterday and a going to more on the fourth with a friend's family. I'm pumped! I am a sucker for the food they have at fireworks. Had the most AMAZING lemonade last night!

Originally Posted by Charles Darwin

Why would you take your MCAT after sophomore year if you're just going to take a gap year anyway?

I will be done with all of my pre-reqs and two upper divisions. There is honestly no reason for me to wait. I'll only start forgetting the material...

Originally Posted by Doc of the Walk

Wow, I'm amazed you pulled through that! That is definitely inspiring to be able to get through that. Was the illness serious?




I'm planing on taking it the spring of my junior year, but unless there is some significant reason not to, I'm applying that cycle. Your MCAT scores last 3 years (from what I hear around here) so no worries there

I will be taking the MCAT after my sophomore year and will apply at the end of senior year (so my MCAT score will be two years when I start applying and will be 3 years if I get in). So it's definitely a worry.

Originally Posted by gettheleadout

False.

Don't most schools only accept MCAT scores taken 3 years or earlier?

I'm honestly still not sure what to do. If 2 years of E.c.s are enough then I will definitely apply by the end of junior year, but I don't want to have very little experience and sell my self short. It sucks when you're lost =\

What's everbody's plans for the 4th?

Originally Posted by indianjatt

I will be done with all of my pre-reqs and two upper divisions. There is honestly no reason for me to wait. I'll only start forgetting the material...

I will be taking the MCAT after my sophomore year and will apply at the end of senior year (so my MCAT score will be two years when I start applying and will be 3 years if I get in). So it's definitely a worry.

Don't most schools only accept MCAT scores taken 3 years or earlier?

I'm honestly still not sure what to do. If 2 years of E.c.s are enough then I will definitely apply by the end of junior year, but I don't want to have very little experience and sell my self short. It sucks when you're lost =\

If you are un-sure that your EC's are not going to be enough, I would rather wait a year. Waiting a year is definitely less costly than having to apply again. What EC's have you done? According to most people on this forum, showing committment over a long period of time (I.e. 2 years) is better than having a lot of experiences over a couple of months

Originally Posted by Wolfman89

What's everbody's plans for the 4th?

GRILLLLLLLL!!! I haven't grilled in a long time (I LOVE TO COOK!). But I'm seeing transformers before my EMT class tommorow, so I'm plenty exceited for that too

Originally Posted by indianjatt

I will be done with all of my pre-reqs and two upper divisions. There is honestly no reason for me to wait. I'll only start forgetting the material...

I will be taking the MCAT after my sophomore year and will apply at the end of senior year (so my MCAT score will be two years when I start applying and will be 3 years if I get in). So it's definitely a worry.

Don't most schools only accept MCAT scores taken 3 years or earlier?

I'm honestly still not sure what to do. If 2 years of E.c.s are enough then I will definitely apply by the end of junior year, but I don't want to have very little experience and sell my self short. It sucks when you're lost =\

I think it is feasable to get some meaningful ECs in esp if you have one or two things you can follow through on. Join anime club freshman year? Stick with it and shoot for an officer position. Any activity can be made meaningful.

Originally Posted by indianjatt

I will be done with all of my pre-reqs and two upper divisions. There is honestly no reason for me to wait. I'll only start forgetting the material...

I will be taking the MCAT after my sophomore year and will apply at the end of senior year (so my MCAT score will be two years when I start applying and will be 3 years if I get in). So it's definitely a worry.

Don't most schools only accept MCAT scores taken 3 years or earlier?

I'm honestly still not sure what to do. If 2 years of E.c.s are enough then I will definitely apply by the end of junior year, but I don't want to have very little experience and sell my self short. It sucks when you're lost =\

Yes, the limit is typically 3 years, but if you're worried about it, either take it later and deal with forgetting some of the material, or apply earlier. I think it's kind of a waste to wait until you only have one shot with your MCAT score before it expires.

Originally Posted by senorsquishie

I think it is feasable to get some meaningful ECs in esp if you have one or two things you can follow through on. Join anime club freshman year? Stick with it and shoot for an officer position. Any activity can be made meaningful.

I'll be a rising sophomore, but I think I may have some e.c.'s lined up. Paid chem tutor at our school (if i get the position), and research. Hopefully I can build some experience up by the end of junior year and will continue while I apply into senior year.

Originally Posted by indianjatt

I'll be a rising sophomore, but I think I may have some e.c.'s lined up. Paid chem tutor at our school (if i get the position), and research. Hopefully I can build some experience up by the end of junior year and will continue while I apply into senior year.

Don't forget some clinical. It is easy to squeeze in 4 hours a week somewhere in most cases, but at the very least you can spend a couple of weekends getting some shadowing in

Also if you can join a club that does non medical volunteering every once in a while you will be golden

Tutoring is good for leadership/education activities

Research never looks bad.

Originally Posted by senorsquishie

Don't forget some clinical. It is easy to squeeze in 4 hours a week somewhere in most cases, but at the very least you can spend a couple of weekends getting some shadowing in

Also if you can join a club that does non medical volunteering every once in a while you will be golden

Tutoring is good for leadership/education activities

Research never looks bad.

You are right for all of these mate, except I think I read somewhere here that tutoring doesn't count as leadership anymore (source?). I'm sure it is still a valuable EC to have

Originally Posted by Wolfman89

What's everbody's plans for the 4th?

Returned to Canada for the weekend, breaking in my new apartment. Actually on my way home now. Greyhound is not being my friend, though.

Originally Posted by indianjatt

Is anyone taking the MCAT after sophomore year but thinking of applying senior year? Currently that's my plan because I don't know if two years of e.c.s will be enough, on the other hand, my MCAT will only be good for one cycle....

Any input?

I would still planning on taking the MCAT anyways. Who knows what you'll be thinking in a few years, maybe you decide you'll be ready to apply, maybe not. Either way, I'd want to be prepared.

Originally Posted by Doc of the Walk

GRILLLLLLLL!!! I haven't grilled in a long time (I LOVE TO COOK!). But I'm seeing transformers before my EMT class tommorow, so I'm plenty exceited for that too

Ditto. I am grilling chicken with Himalayan salt and barbecue sauce with tortilla chips, rice, and salad on the side.

Originally Posted by MartletMD

Returned to Canada for the weekend, breaking in my new apartment. Actually on my way home now. Greyhound is not being my friend, though.


I would still planning on taking the MCAT anyways. Who knows what you'll be thinking in a few years, maybe you decide you'll be ready to apply, maybe not. Either way, I'd want to be prepared.

Were you on vacation in the States?

Also, make sure you are ready to commit if you are taking your MCAT. It takes time and perseverance to study well enough

Originally Posted by Wolfman89

Ditto. I am grilling chicken with Himalayan salt and barbecue sauce with tortilla chips, rice, and salad on the side.

That sounds delish! How is the Himalayan salt?

I grilled some hamburger, steak, chicken, and I made some salmon marinated in rosemary, lemon pepper, olive oil, terriyaki, and garlic

Originally Posted by Doc of the Walk

That sounds delish! How is the Himalayan salt?

It's pretty good. It definitely has a different taste from standard table salt, albeit very subtle.

I grilled some hamburger, steak, chicken, and I made some salmon marinated in rosemary, lemon pepper, olive oil, terriyaki, and garlic

That sounds awesome. The salmon makes me want to go fishing.

It's pretty good. It definitely has a different taste from standard table salt, albeit very subtle.

Does it still taste like a salt? I usually don't use a whole lot of salt in my dishes, I'm more a pepper guy.

That sounds awesome. The salmon makes me want to go fishing.

It was. The only fish I have ever eaten that was caught and cooked the same day was this swordfish. Ohhhh Mannnn, was that sucker good. I can see why it is refered to as the fish of the sea

Originally Posted by Doc of the Walk

Does it still taste like a salt? I usually don't use a whole lot of salt in my dishes, I'm more a pepper guy.

It does. I use pepper too. It just depends on the dish. I'll probably put some pepper in my sauce.

It was. The only fish I have ever eaten that was caught and cooked the same day was this swordfish. Ohhhh Mannnn, was that sucker good. I can see why it is refered to as the fish of the sea

That sounds like a baller time. But hell I just like getting out on the open water. For someone who lives in a landlocked state I love sailing.

Originally Posted by Doc of the Walk

Were you on vacation in the States?

Also, make sure you are ready to commit if you are taking your MCAT. It takes time and perseverance to study well enough




That sounds delish! How is the Himalayan salt?

I grilled some hamburger, steak, chicken, and I made some salmon marinated in rosemary, lemon pepper, olive oil, terriyaki, and garlic

Haha, no, I am born and raised American. I just have fled to our northern neighbor for a while to avail myself of their high-quality-low(er)-priced education. And I won't be taking my MCAT until next summer, when I can dedicate a good amount of time to studying.

And all this food talk is making me really hungry.

Originally Posted by Wolfman89

It does. I use pepper too. It just depends on the dish. I'll probably put some pepper in my sauce.


That sounds like a baller time. But hell I just like getting out on the open water. For someone who lives in a landlocked state I love sailing.

Are there a lot of lakes and such in Canada? I have never been there before

Originally Posted by MartletMD

Haha, no, I am born and raised American. I just have fled to our northern neighbor for a while to avail myself of their high-quality-low(er)-priced education. And I won't be taking my MCAT until next summer, when I can dedicate a good amount of time to studying.

And all this food talk is making me really hungry.

Haha wow, you are a much braver person than I. I literally have no intention of going to Canada, ever.

Haha do you cook at all? Or do you just like to eat

I'm a 2017er but I'm from California so who knows how my first application cycle will go. I figure I'll make my presence known here early just in case

HAHA I love how the thread went the way of talking about salt!

Originally Posted by Doc of the Walk

Are there a lot of lakes and such in Canada? I have never been there before

I guess. I wouldn't know. I live in New Mexico.

Originally Posted by senorsquishie

HAHA I love how the thread went the way of talking about salt!

It's $6 a bottle grommet salt. That makes all the difference.

Originally Posted by GooseWing

I'm a 2017er but I'm from California so who knows how my first application cycle will go. I figure I'll make my presence known here early just in case

You are always welcome in the (hopeful) Class of 2018!

Originally Posted by senorsquishie

HAHA I love how the thread went the way of talking about salt!

Haha we are just talking about the things we have in common, for instance me and wolfman. We both like to cook, but I have never had Himalayan salt

Originally Posted by Wolfman89

I guess. I wouldn't know. I live in New Mexico.

Super Effing Facepalm on my part. I don't know why, but every time I see your location of Albuquerque, i think of Alberta, Canada.

I'm just an idiot, ignore that last comment

Originally Posted by Doc of the Walk

Haha we are just talking about the things we have in common, for instance me and wolfman. We both like to cook, but I have never had Himalayan salt

Me either until the other week when my Mom bought some at a local farmer's market/health food store.

Originally Posted by Doc of the Walk

Super Effing Facepalm on my part. I don't know why, but every time I see your location of Albuquerque, i think of Alberta, Canada.

I'm just an idiot, ignore that last comment

It's all good bro.

I'm kinda sad we haven't hit 6 pages yet

Originally Posted by senorsquishie

I'm kinda sad we haven't hit 6 pages yet

We'll hit 6 pages soon enough.