Any other highschool dropouts..?

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Just curious - are there any other highschool drop outs on this forum?

Maybe with Aspergers as well..?

Originally Posted by SymphonyNo4

Just curious - are there any other highschool drop outs on this forum?

Maybe with Aspergers as well..?

You must be new here. Everyone is a overachiever. Welcome.

Originally Posted by Doctor246853

You must be new here. Everyone is a overachiever. Welcome.

How boring.

Thanks.

Originally Posted by SymphonyNo4

How boring.

Thanks.

Maybe. But seriously, not that many hs dropouts go on to get admitted to college then medical school. Hey, I could be wrong but with the competition being rough and getting even more competitive....I don't see it happening.

Originally Posted by Doctor246853

Maybe. But seriously, not that many hs dropouts go on to get admitted to college then medical school. Hey, I could be wrong but with the competition being rough and getting even more competitive....I don't see it happening.

You're right.

I was three years into a Bio with a chem minor directly after dropping out - completely a waste of time. Under 3.0 GPA. I did severely stupid stuff, such as skipping a group activity worth 20% of course work - and ending with a C. I honestly never knew people studied regularly, and would take tests completely unprepared, and going off memory of the lecture only.

Luckily I didn't graduate and qualify for the "Fresh Start" program (soon, anyway). I became a nurse and have been bidding my time ever since.

I want to enter with a Biology/Chem degree, not nursing.

Originally Posted by SymphonyNo4

Just curious - are there any other highschool drop outs on this forum?

Maybe with Aspergers as well..?

I technically dropped out of high school, due to a combination of factors (intense boredom, family conflict/dysfunction, extremely poor grades, having to take care of family, etc); however, I began an early college program shortly thereafter, so it ended well for me [at the time, anyways, a lot of things have happened since]. And, while I don't have Aspergers, I do have Complex-PTSD and recurring episodes of well managed depression.

Originally Posted by Starlightembers

I technically dropped out of high school, due to a combination of factors (intense boredom, family conflict/dysfunction, extremely poor grades, having to take care of family, etc); however, I began an early college program shortly thereafter, so it ended well for me [at the time, anyways, a lot of things have happened since]. And, while I don't have Aspergers, I do have Complex-PTSD and recurring episodes of well managed depression.

you're like 19 right? Interesting, I thought PTSD was diagnosed only in older people

I dropped out of high school, your not alone. I just graduated from community college with a 3.75 GPA, (my final GPA before I dropped out of high school was .14) and going on to University in the Fall. I'm not entirely sure if medical school looks at your high school transcripts though.

Originally Posted by Venom5

you're like 19 right? Interesting, I thought PTSD was diagnosed only in older people

A good friend of mine just got back from deployment overseas in Iraq, he's only a few years out of high school. I think it's the experiences, instead of age, which matter primarily in PTSD, but I could be wrong.

Edit: he has PTSD

I am technically a high school dropout. But if you have a GED, no one cares.

Originally Posted by Venom5

you're like 19 right? Interesting, I thought PTSD was diagnosed only in older people

16 years of age, actually. As I said, I started college a bit early.

PTSD can be diagnosed at essentially any age, as trauma can occur at any age.

Originally Posted by Venom5

you're like 19 right? Interesting, I thought PTSD was diagnosed only in older people

ummmm no

Originally Posted by SymphonyNo4

You're right.

I was three years into a Bio with a chem minor directly after dropping out - completely a waste of time. Under 3.0 GPA. I did severely stupid stuff, such as skipping a group activity worth 20% of course work - and ending with a C. I honestly never knew people studied regularly, and would take tests completely unprepared, and going off memory of the lecture only.

Luckily I didn't graduate and qualify for the "Fresh Start" program (soon, anyway). I became a nurse and have been bidding my time ever since.

I want to enter with a Biology/Chem degree, not nursing.

Freshman forgiveness, or "fresh start" doesn't count for medical school admissions. You have to report ALL grades.

And seriously? Your excuse is you didn't know people studied? Might want to revise that before you tell any Adcom that as an excuse.

Originally Posted by Silvari

I'm not entirely sure if medical school looks at your high school transcripts though.

They do not. You will get asked absolutely zero about high school.

Originally Posted by tiedyeddog

Freshman forgiveness, or "fresh start" doesn't count for medical school admissions. You have to report ALL grades.

And seriously? Your excuse is you didn't know people studied? Might want to revise that before you tell any Adcom that as an excuse.

If they are a resident of Texas, they are likely talking about Texas's Academic Fresh Start Program, which does count for admissions to TMDSAS-participating (aka, Texas state) medical schools. In fact, the program was created and intended for non-traditional students seeking admission to professional school programs.

If, however, they are not a Texas resident, then, yes, you would be correct, that type of fresh start program will not count. All transcripts from any college or university must be submitted and all will be taken into account for admissions purposes.

Originally Posted by Holy FranZ

Lol.

I went to a terrible school in Coney Island, and dropped out. I made a few universities (half of my grades were 100's, the other were failures - literally) so I decided rather than wasting time and staying in that hell hole for another year, I can actually just get a GED and go to college. The result? I proved to my friends and family that I was never the problem, and that it was that god-forsaken school. I have a 3.9, and damn happy about it.

In school I stopped attending classes, and instead got tutoring from an ex-foreign doctor about medical topics. So I was learning that for almost two years. I also started to do research. So I had the luxury of not writing some pointless hw assignments and essays, and instead, focused on learning pure science/medicine for 6 hours a day, 5 days a week. It was a gamble, but the risk was worth it. Turns out I am not a failure after all.

Originally Posted by tiedyeddog

Freshman forgiveness, or "fresh start" doesn't count for medical school admissions. You have to report ALL grades.

And seriously? Your excuse is you didn't know people studied? Might want to revise that before you tell any Adcom that as an excuse.

Excuse?

No - just part of the reason.

Originally Posted by kexy

I am technically a high school dropout. But if you have a GED, no one cares.

Dropped out of hs with that mdapp? RESPECT.

Originally Posted by kexy

I am technically a high school dropout. But if you have a GED, no one cares.

Just took a look at your mdapps after the he mentioned above me-wondering-Did you decide on Emory?

Not me and not med school related, but I thought I'd share.

A close family member was a high school dropout; graduated college Phi Beta Kappa and is working on a masters in Econ. Wants to get a PhD and work for the fed.

Everyone figures themselves out at a different age.

Originally Posted by Venom5

you're like 19 right? Interesting, I thought PTSD was diagnosed only in older people

What year are you? I would expect anyone going into the Medical field to know that PTSD has nothing to do with age and everything to do with each individual's experience. It's called Post-Traumatic-Stress Disorder as in you get it after a trauma... Pretty sure you can go trough trauma at all ages. Although maybe that just comes with experience.

Originally Posted by jseperack

What year are you? I would expect anyone going into the Medical field to know that PTSD has nothing to do with age and everything to do with each individual's experience. It's called Post-Traumatic-Stress Disorder as in you get it after a trauma... Pretty sure you can go trough trauma at all ages. Although maybe that just comes with experience.

They are a pre-medical student. I would not expect anyone at that level to know the details of specific health conditions, unless a) it was mentioned in an undergraduate course they took; b) they have an interest in it, academically; or c) it impacted them personally.

i skipped my HS graduation ceremony because i was a rebel.

This one time in high school, I tested out of a class... does that count?

GED right here. Finished my freshman year, got my certificate and then start CC for nursing prereqs when I was 15 years old. Not to say I wouldn't go back if I could, but I'm here. I got into a Uni just fine, as a transfer student. Work my behind off and get great grades. There are always underdog stories. Some people don't get the luxury of finishing high school for personal reasons. Don't let anyone tell you, you can't succeed at something that you want.

Originally Posted by jseperack

What year are you? I would expect anyone going into the Medical field to know that PTSD has nothing to do with age and everything to do with each individual's experience. It's called Post-Traumatic-Stress Disorder as in you get it after a trauma... Pretty sure you can go trough trauma at all ages. Although maybe that just comes with experience.

I'm actually an attending (orthopedic surgery). Don't look at that silly little pre-medical status by my name.

Oops guess I forgot to go to all my psyc classes back in medical school

Hello,

I do not have aspergers, but I did drop out of highschool.

I am pleased to report that I am in my senior year of undergrad now, graduating soon with a BS in biochem, summa cum laude (with highest honors).

Before college I had an eighth grade education, came from an underprivileged area, and was one of many from my neighborhood to be in constant trouble.

From my experiences, I can safely say that drop outs have to work twice as hard, and that everyone saying "you can't" or "you shouldn't" has never faced that type of battle. It is more than do-able, and I hope you find success.

If I could have done this, anybody can.

One of my attendings dropped out of high school. The guy is crazy smart - I'm pretty sure I remember an AOA plaque in his office and he went to a top residency. Seriously, he's crazy smart and has a wild story.

I failed Latin in high school and thus didn't meet my graduation requirements. Wash U didn't care and I don't think it really hurt me going forward...

PTSD in adolescents too. In fact, not that uncommon in adolescents.

you report all grades IN COLLEGE