post bac

Hi all, There may be similar posts on this forum but I would like some input regarding my own situation. I have currently applied to both MD and DO schools and have received several rejections from DO within 48 hours of verification. I tried choosing schools that had low GPA cutoffs or did not...

Hey friends, Just wanted to get your opinions on my school list. First, a little background: I am a CA Resident. I did my undergrad in Film at a CSU, then a 2 year postbac. I only speak English (very basic Spanish). MCAT: 512 (130/128/127/127) Film experience: 3 years (3000 hours) Paid film...

I'm trying to decide what to do post-grad to fix my GPA (2.5 UGPA). The reason for such a drop was because of some family things going on throughout that have now resolved. I'm currently studying for the MCAT but haven't set a date yet to take it as I don't know whether it would benefit me to do...

Hi everyone, I am currently a senior in my university, with a psychology as my major and biology as minor. I started the journey to do medicine in my sophomore/junior year, but it seems every science class I take I do bad in. So for a while I am giving up, as I am approaching my 5th year...

Hi everyone! I've been accepted into these 3 SMP/academic enhancer programs and I really need some help deciding which program to attend, if anyone (especially individuals attending/have attended) would be able to offer some insight into your experiences and knowledge (at your earliest...

Hey everyone, Trying out SDN since I have no one else to really talk to about this stuff... I graduated college 5 years ago, was premed and somehow got through with mediocre science grades, but now I really don't remember a lot of it. Recently applied to a few post-bacs that didn't require...

Hi there guys. First thread. Tried to search through previous forums but some new policies have changed so haven't seen anything updated. I have a 2.9 sGPA, 3.1 cGPA. Taking the MCAT in July. I'm really intent on either MD or DO. I was actually relying on DO's grade forgiveness policy but...

Anybody have any opinions on the program? Basically, Harvard is offering online biochem, genetics, physiology, and immunology for a certificate of completion, geared towards those interested in medicine. It's $1800 for all 4 classes, and each class is 10 weeks long. There's various registration...

I couldn't find a thread for VCU's CERT Program for this upcoming fall (2017), so I figured I'd start one for anyone who will be attending/applying this program, especially for questions about the program, roommates, who's pre-med/pre-dental, etc. I was accepted a few weeks ago and have...

I am currently working on my application list for MD schools (2018). I got a degree in Sociology and finished with a 3.0 GPA. I then went back to school, became a paramedic and then took my post bac classes at BU. Applying with the following stats... 27 years old Overall GPA: 3.33 Overall...

If I can get my cGPA and sGPA to a 3.4-3.5 after a year/year and a half during a post bacc, would it still be worth it to do a SMP? Or should I just shine through with my ECs, and apply DO and "low tier"?

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Hello all, I am a senior graduating this semester and I'm planning to take a gap year (or two) to make myself more competitive. My plan is to apply to both MD and DO. I haven't taken the MCAT but I am registered to take in in June. I've gotten okay scores in my first two practice exams. Below...

I graduated from College in May 2016, and sent in my applications to MD/DO schools this summer and did not get interviews anywhere. (I sent primaries in mid-August because I could not financially afford to send them in any sooner). I have been spending this past year shadowing physicians and...

Hi everyone! I'm a non-traditional applicant. 3.7 cGPA, specialized honours B.A. in Neuropsychology, M.Sc. in Neuropsychology from prestigious school, 2 years of clinical research in a mental health setting, laboratory manager experience, 2 summers of volunteering research, some poster...

Hi everybody, Longtime lurker, first post! I am feeling slightly lost and welcome all advice. I am a non-traditional student (32/m) and have become interested in pursuing clinical psychology. I originally considered the LCSW path but have become more interested in a PhD; although my interests...

Hello all! I've been stalking through SDN for a couple years now, but this is the first time I've posted. I'm currently a Cadet at a service academy (Kinesiology major), junior, currently in the final roster for the pre-medical program here. Basically the program is that you complete at...

Hello all! I've been stalking through SDN for a couple years now, but this is the first time I've posted. I'm currently a Cadet at a service academy (Kinesiology major), junior, currently in the final roster for the pre-medical program here. Basically the program is that you complete at...

Hey all, I was hoping to get some advice regarding what I should do as an eventual re-applicant. Some background on myself: Degree granting college GPA:3.69 Degree granting college sGPA: 3.53 MCAT score: 498 (very low, I know :() Phys & Chem: 123, Biological: 123, Psych:124, CARS:128 4000+...

Hello. I am seriously considering med school but I am looking for advice and others in a similar situation. I currently work at NASA, I have an aerospace engineering degree from the University of Texas. My GPA was not the best, 3.1. The day before I was to go to college in 2009 I found out that...

Hi! Has anyone applied and been accepted to UH's TEXOCOP program? What was it like attending the classes and observing in the clinic? Is there anyone else who is applying for this year's program?

Hey guys, I'm sorry if this is in the wrong location. I'm having somewhat of a dilemma. I got into a guaranteed acceptance post-bacc at burrell college of osteopathic medicine, which is a program that would start this fall. Will a degree from Burrell be able to land me a good residency later...

I will be graduating in approx a year and a half. My sGPA will be around 3.0-3.2 when i geaduate. Im thinking about applying to Lund University in sweden and doing thwir molecular and medical biology masters program. Im interested in this because I have always wanted to study abroad ans travel...

Hi All, I am looking for some guidance in deciding on a path towards medical school (pref. MD). A brief background: Dallas, TX resident Currently working in the IT industry B.S. Management Information Systems - Penn State University (2015) cGPA: 3.0 sGPA: 1.0 (Took a semester away from Penn...

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Haven't seen a thread on here yet for the incoming class....anyone set on attending this program??

Hey everyone! I couldn't find a thread about this program from Brown and was wondering what the program was like/outcomes for alumni/and if anyone has heard anything regarding interviews or decisions yet. Thanks!

Hi, I just got accepted into HES's Postbac Pre-med program and I am slightly confused on what the program truly does for you. I took the majority of my pre-reqs at UVM (where I have a bachelors degree), so I qualify for a committee letter at UVM, and it says to qualify for HES's committee...

Thoughts on UVM's post bac program? I was accepted. I would love to hear from current and former students (students who plan to attend would be nice, too). Can post bac students live on campus? Details of the program -Size -Quality -Class Size -MCAT Pre -Workload -Student Life -Anything else...

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Hi everyone- glad to see SDN is still here. I am coming back from an undergrad hiatus. I was chasing a major and a course of study that was not working for me (trying to be perfect) and fell flat on my ass. So, now I'm beginning to get myself together (not too much grade damage- one semester...

Hey guys, Are there any post bacc/masters programs that are only 2 semesters? I need to bring my GPA up a bit, but don't want to go to school for another 2 years if i can avoid it so I can apply again as early as possible. Any knowledge about these schools would be hugely appreciated!

I am applying to Scripps program. Any Scripps Alumni? What are your thoughts on the program? Also, on the application, there is a question: What will be your greatest challenge in becoming a physician, dentist or veterinarian? Advice on answering it?

Hello everyone, I've been basically stalking SDN for the past few months since deciding on wanting to do a career changer Post Bacc. So this is finally my first post lol. So today I received an email about being invited to Scripps for an interview for the Post Baccalaureate Pre Medical...

Hey guys, So I am in some need of advice of whether I should retake some classes or do a post-bac program or just take a chance and apply. my stats as of now: B.S. Biology cumGPA: 3.053 sciGPA: 2.89 Shadow Experience: -Stepping stones program shadowing various doctors/PAs for a month Work...

My GPA is currently a 3.6. I have As in all the science classes I've taken so far and intend to keep that up in post bacc since it'll be the only thing I'll be focusing on and science usually comes easy to me if I put the work in. But I'm a little worried about a few things: 1) I have a few...

Hi everyone--I'm a post-bac student about to start my journey towards medicine. I'm in the transitional period of being a journalist to becoming a student again and am about to take all the pre-req classes for medical school in just one week. I was wondering if becoming a physician is a good...

So, I'm looking into Post-Bac Pre-Med programs because I know my academic record just isn't going to be where I'd like it to be by the time I graduate in order to competitively apply to my med school of choice. I just starting out my research on what institutions provide Post-Bac programs...

I'm posting this thread in hopes that I'll be able to get some current help. Right now, I'm an upper-sophomore English major at a CUNY school. I went into college thinking I'd give English up and be strictly pre-med, but I found myself totally disengaged and disconnected from professors in my...