post bac

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    what should i do?

    (current junior) Unfortunately most of my math science courses were during my first 1.5 years of college when I had a parathyroid tumor (increases calcium and hormones in the body and impairs cognitive abilities, not to mention physical tiredness)which affected my ability to study, exhausted all...
  2. X

    I really don't know what to do......

    (current junior) Unfortunately most of my math science courses were during my first 1.5 years of college when I had a parathyroid tumor (increases calcium and hormones in the body and impairs cognitive abilities, not to mention physical tiredness)which affected my ability to study, exhausted all...
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    Post bacc CAS multiple term issues

    hey everyone, I’m currently applying to several schools using the post bacc CAS system, but there are some issues with it. I can’t change my term deletion or choose multiple terms. Also, for the CAS stream for the Calstate post bacc, it only lets you choose either post bacc certificate or...
  5. blackwolf04

    Help with what to do after undergrad to enhance grades/med school application

    - Thanks!
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    Another question concerning post-bac and low gpa

    Hi everyone! I have been looking around this forum for the past year or two and decided to finally post my own question, since I have some specific questions pertaining to my situation. So basically, I am very interested in medical school, and after this semester I will have a 3.0. I already...
  7. P

    Advice Needed - Post Bacc, Medical School, and Peace Corps

    I'm a non-traditional potential medical school student who really needs advice in terms of process in applying and realistic chances at various schools. Background: I graduated from a top 20 undergrad in 2012 with majors in political science, spanish, and biosciences. Throughout my time as an...
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    Midwestern BMS graduate and current D1 - Ask me anything!

    I completed the Biomed program at Midwestern in Arizona, and I am currently a D1 at MWU. I am more than happy to answer any Qs. Just for starters, I want to clear up some myths: 1) If I do one of the masters programs here, I am guaranteed an acceptance. They only offer guaranteed interviews...
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    Non-post bac options/advice

    I am currently a junior public health major, with a 3.7 overall GPA and a 3.3 science GPA. In order to complete the requirements for my major, each of my remaining semesters are filled out with necessary classes to graduate on time. With this being said, I will be unable to take 3 reqs for med...
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    Best Post Bac Programs: GPA Boosters?

    Hey guys, I am wondering what the best post bac GPA boosting programs are. I attend a top 15 university and have a 3.43 GPA through 3 years (neuroscience major) so I am thinking a post bac is necessary I am from the New England area but I am open to all options! Thanks!
  11. SterlingMaloryArcher

    How early is too early to start thinking about SMPs/Post-Baccs?

    For example, could a freshman do anything to be able to "already know" they're going to have to do a Post Bacc? Wouldn't it be ridiculous to do very well for the next 3 years but in order for medical schools to forgive 1 bad year you need that extra year of post-bacc?
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    How much of an increase in gpa should i expect from a post bach program?

    (current junior) Unfortunately most of my math science courses were during my first 1.5 years of college when I had a parathyroid tumor which affected my ability to study, exhausted all the time, felt bad, etc. Once i had the tumor removed, I felt great and I'm doing better in my courses. So I...
  13. oceanicvibe

    Does it matter where you complete Post-Bacc classes for Pre-Dental?

    Hello everyone, Does it really matter where you complete your dental pre-reqs for dental school so long as they are completed at a 4-year institution? For example: If I'm interested in attending Tufts School of Dental Medicine, would I be a more enticing applicant if I completed their...
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    Where do I go from here?

    I have recently graduated over the summer with a 3.0 cGPA. I have not taken the MCAT nor the pre reqs required to apply to Med school. My hope is to get all this completed now and finally get the acceptance into a program. After searching and browsing these forums for awhile, I have learned some...
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    Georgetown SMP application thread for 2018-2019 class

    Hi! I couldn't find a preexisting thread for Georgetown SMP 2018-2019 class applicants, so I thought I'd make one. I applied 10/14 and my application was marked complete 10/18. On Nov 1st I got an email saying my application was under review and I should receive a response in 2-3 weeks. My...
  16. mrgdl

    Are you a Post Bacc Reject?

    Applying to traditional post bacc programs this winter and I'm afraid I won't get in. Knowing myself I would do best with the cohort style of a traditional post bacc. What would be the best course of action if I were not accepted due to the following? Undergrad GPA 2.62 (38 units) CC courses...
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    Scripps Post Bacc 2017-2018

    Hi! I submitted my Scripps Post Bac application a couple weeks ago. I was wondering if anyone's heard back about interviews yet. Thanks!
  18. micelle1738

    How to plan my DIY post-bacc?

    Hi everyone, I am pretty new to SDN, but I have been reading a bunch of threads to gain insight on DIY post-baccs and how to apply it to my situation. I'm a recent college grad and taking gap years before applying to medical school (I don't have a timeline because I want to feel confident as...
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    Lots of free time, what to do?

    Hey all, first post. So I just graduated college in June and recently finished up on a company project I was required to do over the past couple months. I applied for a pre-dental Post Bac at East Bay and SFSU and if I get in, the programs won't begin until January. I just feel like I have too...
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    Full-time Job and Part-time Student VS Full-time Post-Bacc

    I am 15 months out from graduating and have a full-time job working in the tech industry since graduation. Currently I am working full-time, coaching youth soccer at a high-level, and taking a course at a time for my prereqs for med school. I am considering doing a Post-bacc, but that would...
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    Advice on Post Bacc or SMP for 3.2 GPA, years out of school w/o all required pre reqs

    I have a question and trying to get some advice. I graduated college about 2 years ago from a top university. I now realize I made the wrong choice in careers. However, my first and second year of college I took some premed courses Chemistry(C,B), organic chemistry(C+,B), and biology (B+,B) and...
  22. ChandlerBing24

    DO DO School - What are my chances?

    Alright everyone, I would love for honest opinions and feedback. I would be applying to matriculate in 2019. I graduated with a 3.28cgpa/3.2sgpa with a 506 MCAT taken this June. Some of the things I did in college include: - 2 years of research with a poster presentation - 500 hours working as...
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    Non-traditional post-bacc dilemma!

    Hi everyone, I’m a motivated 24-year-old non-traditional applicant in a dilemma! Background: I’m a physiotherapist who graduated in 2015 in Canada. I completed a Bachelor’s of 3 years and a Master’s of one year, both degrees in physiotherapy. My undergrad cGPA is 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (I...
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    Ditched the med school dream - but it came back so now i'm here again

    Made a horrible mess out of undergrad, and for a few years tried to focus on different career paths. Graduated now and working as a sustainability analyst. took a long time away from med to realize that i still want to do it, and now i'm exploring possible actions again. Wasn't being dramatic...
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    Thought? Just Applied to WashU Post-Bacc

    This is my first post on SDN! Bear with me on this nervous n00b question... I am a nontraditional student, just finished submitting my application to WashU's post-bacc program. How competitive is it?
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    How difficult are classes at SFSU/CSUEB vs UCD or other UC's? Please help

    So im considering doing a informal post bac at SFSU/CSUEB and am hoping some students who are in the programs and went to UCD or other UC's can help me out? How difficult are the upper div sciences at your post bacs vs the classes you took at Davis or other UC's? I am just trying to figure out...
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    Scripps Post Bac applicant help

    Hi all! I live in California and graduated back in January 2017 with my bachelors and masters degrees in mechanical engineering from NYU. I work at NASA jpl and I am very interested in applying to the scripps post bacc program. I completed a research intensive masters thesis in...
  28. MedDesigner

    MD/MPH or BME ?

    Hi Everyone, I'm a non-traditional student looking to get deeper into the medical field. I was an Industrial Design Undergrad and focused on Medical Technology. I created a technology, no working on licensing for rehabilitation tech for deaf and hard of hearing. In my undergrad I focused on...
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    Post Bac, Masters or Ph.D? (Clinical Neuropsychology)

    I am going into my last year of undergrad and I need advice on the best route to take after I graduate. The professors I have worked for seem to disagree on how hard it is to get into a Ph.D program that has a masters degree component. My long term goal is to become a clinical neuropsychologist...
  30. prairiemusic

    Post Bac or take my chances?

    Hey all, I'm getting conflicting advice and I'm not quite sure what to do at this point. I'm about to be a senior at a top 10 university and due to health issues my GPA is at about a 2.9. With straight As from here on out it'll be about a 3.2. I still need to take orgo and I'm planning on...
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    More dental experience or diversify my experiences with dental research?

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    Post-bac course selection

    I plan to take one course this semester and another course next semester as I should focus more on gaining clinical experience. These are the courses recommended to me by the post-bac director: genetics, microbiology, cell bio, molecular bio, anatomy & physiology I can take any of these, but...
  33. prairiemusic

    Is a Post Bac inevitable?

    Hello friends! I've been lurking for a few months now and decided to come out of the shadows and ask for help. This isn't exactly a WAMC but it might fall under that category? Mods please feel free to move me. I'm a female URM about to be a senior for the second time, as I got a bad case of...
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    SMP for Pre Dental for Fall 17

    Hi everyone, I know its very late right now but I am desperately looking for a SMP for pre dental (possibly a postbac program). I know application deadlines are usually in early June or July, does anyone know if there are any programs that are accepting applications as of now? Or rolling...
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    Should I bother applying now or wait until next year?

    I graduated from undergrad in 2014, cGPA 3.25 sCPA 3.03. I was forced to take a year off from everything after I graduated from undergrad, but have spent the last 2 years working as a medical scribe. My highest old MCAT score was 25 (PS 7, VR 10, BS 8). I am scheduled to take the new test on...
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    LECOM Post Bac or MBS at RWJ?

    I have been accepted to the LECOM post bac and RWJ MBS program. I am having trouble deciding which one to attend for my gap year. Any advice/suggestions please?
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    What are my chances? post bacc

    Hello All I am an asian male. I am rising senior undergraduate at Hopkins and I have a 3.28 cGPA in engineering. I have completed all of the required courses for post bacc (Bio/Lab, Chem/Lab, Physics/Lab, Orgo/Lab, Psych). I have a sGPA of around 3.1. I will be taking the MCAT sometime in the...
  38. papi_md

    Physics Graduate from Asia with Low GPA wants to go to medical school. Is there a chance?

    Hi All, I'm new here at SdN (signed up a few minutes ago). Anyway, I graduated in physics 2 years ago and I'm currently working as a full time IT consultant (which is very far off physics, jumped from job to job first as a call center agent now landed here). I'm from the Philippines and would...
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    What to do when most programs decline you?

    So a little context first. I applied to 9 Post Bac school programs and was unfortunately declined by 7 (still waiting on one technically and if it is decline I would be declined from 8 programs). The only program I got into was at Elms College in Massachusetts. I am worried that going to a...
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    MD Should I do a post bacc?

    Hey guys I was thinking about applying for MD schools for the 2018 cycle (as this cycle is too late) but wasn't sure if a post bacc would be right for me for this upcoming year or more clinical work/retaking MCAT. In terms of statistics: MCAT: 129 125 125 130 (509) Overall GPA 3.5 science GPA...
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