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Thank you, I just reposted it.There's an entire MCAT forum for this, just FYI.
"I feel like Vegeta trying to go Super Saiyan for the first time. If you ever watched DBZ, you know how serious this is."
burnWell, get used to not being a doctor, because you're not getting into any MD school with that MCAT VR score, much less below avg GPAs.
No, I WILL NOT consider any DO or Caribbean schools. I have much respect for any DOs and anyone trying to be a DO or enter Caribbean school, so more power to them. However, it's simply not for me.
Well, get used to not being a doctor, because you're not getting into any MD school with that MCAT VR score, much less below avg GPAs.
No, I WILL NOT consider any DO or Caribbean schools. I have much respect for any DOs and anyone trying to be a DO or enter Caribbean school, so more power to them. However, it's simply not for me.
Well get used to the fact that my GPA is not below average and get used to the fact that I WILL get into MD.
Just curious, are you 13 years old? Cause you really sound like it.
Well you seem to have a problem getting it up, and beggars can't be choosers, so it looks like you won't be getting any anytime soon.I'm not going to DO.
Well get used to the fact that my GPA is not below average and get used to the fact that I WILL get into MD.
Well get used to the fact that my GPA is not below average and get used to the fact that I WILL get into MD.
Cause I know there's good people out there that know what they're really talking about. I don't why your here either.
dude... hes an adcom... you will likely get the same response from other adcoms at other schools. And if that doesnt work out, I am sure being super arrogant will definitely help.Well get used to the fact that my GPA is not below average and get used to the fact that I WILL get into MD.
Try helium instead of hot air?I need advice. For the past year, I've been struggling to just get it up!
Crossposting is against the ToS btw. Next time just wait for a mod to move your thread. Anyway...Thank you, I just reposted it.
Your GPA is below average and your MCAT is substantially below average. From what you told us, your ECs are substandard, so basically MD=Not yours unless you're a URM. At this point you're less Vegeta and more Krillin.Well get used to the fact that my GPA is not below average and get used to the fact that I WILL get into MD.
Well get used to the fact that my GPA is not below average and get used to the fact that I WILL get into MD.
I need advice. For the past year, I've been struggling to just get it up! It's been affecting my relationships with those closest to me and I don't know what to do.
I can't get my Goddamn Verbal Score up! >.<'
Info:
First time I took it and I got a VR score of 6, now this time I scored a 6 again!!! Though my overall mcat score went up from 25 to 29, its not balanced because my verbal is still below an eight.
.........................VR.......PS........BS.........MCAT Score
04/11/2014......06.......12.........11...........29
09/11/2013......06.......10.........09..........25
My sGPA is 3.5, my cGPA is 3.57, I graduated Biology with minor in Chem. I have a GE Honors Award for taking GE honors courses. I payed all my dues a premed needs to do for experience and I'm applying for medical school as of now.
I've included the score along with the percentiles.
What I did to prepare:
Year of studying, wasted money on a Prep Course, and practice practice practice.
I've been busting my ass off with this verbal reasoning. I've literally went through every verbal reasoning passage available from The Princeton Review (twice) and finished 101 Exam Krackers MCAT Verbal Workbook and done plenty of Kaplans Verbal Reasoning passages too!!! I have more passages that I could go over from other companies, but I feel I've gotten plenty of practice already, it's just that I gotten the wrong kind of practice. Hence why I'm not perfect. Before my first mcat, I took The Princeton Review 2013 Summer Immersion Program in San Diego, you know that one prep course that cost $12,000! Yay well, let me tell you upfront. I don't have affluent parents; I always relied on financial aid; and I'm the guy who proudly worked throughout his whole college career to support himself and family; so of course I had to take a loan to get $12,000 for that program. And guess what? It wasn't worth it!!! It's like I took a gamble and LOST! I'm in the process of trying to get my money back in FULL! I have high regards for TPR, but their Summer Immersion Program was ridiculous and it set me back more than it helped me. Take their less expensive courses. I'm going to post another tread about TPR soon.
-"Practice doesn't make perfect, Perfect Practice makes Perfect."
Thoughts:
This is really hurting me and I don't know what to do!
I just don't get it. After many tries, I was getting 6s, 7s, 8s, and once I got a 9 on VR on the practice test. Excited and motivated, I was clinging to the possibility that I'm very capable of making that score of 9 again and I still hold on to that possibility today. I refrained from taking adderall illicitly because I knew I didn't need it. (I have never done drugs, yet the temptation to try adderall after I saw my first score almost made me take that risk. Thankfully, I had the strength to resist.)
-"I feel like Vegeta trying to go Super Saiyan for the first time. If you ever watched DBZ, you know how serious this is."
What boggles me is how I have excellent writing skills when it comes to professional writing (this is a forum btw so don't troll) yet somehow my reading skills aren't up to par. Maybe it's because I grew up in an underprivileged area, or maybe english wasn't my first language (though my prominent one now), or I didn't take some class that I knew I should have in High School or college. I feel as if in order for me to be really prepared for Verbal Reasoning I have to go back to college to get a second Degree in English! Obviously not a reasonable way to study.
-"You know those people who say they just can't get math no matter how hard they try? Well I'm one of them, except it's not math..its Verbal Reasoning!"
My plan:
Never give up!
I'm not planning on retaking it. I'm 25 years old, and it's been two years since I graduated and I can't be doing this again for another year. I am strong-willed in my decision of becoming an MD physician. I'm going to apply to medical school anyway, and as a backup plan I'm applying for PostBac Programs and Special Masters Program. If I don't get in, I really hope I get into UCLA RAP because that will be my best option. I've been told by my godawful premed adviser that I need a score of 33 to get into medical school. She's not at all welcoming, which I understand considering her job, but I don't think she's right for the job if she keeps pushing qualified students away. No wonder there's a shortage of doctors! She told me that I don't qualify for PostBac because my GPA is too high yet not high enough for any MD schools! Could you believe that?
Your thoughts:
This is the most important part of this post. What are your thoughts?
1) Do you think I should retake the MCAT?
2) Do you think SMP or PostBacs will be any help to me? If so, which one?
3) Do you think if I submit my applications everywhere I'd get in to at least one!
4) Have you or know anyone who has been in my shoes yet got into medical school. Please share any info you have.
5) What else do you think?
Note:
No, I WILL NOT consider any DO or Caribbean schools. I have much respect for any DOs and anyone trying to be a DO or enter Caribbean school, so more power to them. However, it's simply not for me. If you're applying for DO or Caribbean, take pride that your stepping forward to fill the doctor shortage. You're amazing people and I applaud your endeavors. Keep it up!
Please NO TROLLS!
SMPs usually won't save you from a bad MCAT.SMP is your only option if your trying for MD
Crossposting is against the ToS btw. Next time just wait for a mod to move your thread. Anyway...
Your GPA is below average and your MCAT is substantially below average. From what you told us, your ECs are substandard, so basically MD=Not yours unless you're a URM. At this point you're less Vegeta and more Krillin.
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Rifle would never change his thread title like this kid. No, this is a new troll.is that you rifle
I wish they're were more people like you. Thank youRetake the MCAT one more time. I know you said that you really don't want to, but if you really want to get an MD, it needs to be done.
Study your arse off. I'm sure you did that for your second retake, but this time focus on verbal and keep at it. I don't have any specific advice but if you want to become a doctor, don't quit now
SMPs usually won't save you from a bad MCAT.
I dont think the accent would have an interviewer reject him, I think his rejection will come when he starts telling the interviewer how they should run their medical school.29 isn't bad, I've known some non-native speakers who've had luck; I don't know if the OP will be so lucky
I dont think the accent would have an interviewer reject him, I think his rejection will come when he starts telling the interviewer how they should run their medical school.
I feel your pain.
anything is possible if you can go Super Saiyan!
agreed!If OP manages to actually turn super saiyan during his interview... I think he's in
Depends on the school. I hear top 20s won't take you unless you're SSJ 3+.If OP manages to actually turn super saiyan during his interview... I think he's in
As he posts again, it is starting to make sense...
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/thr...rograms-arent-worth-it.1071121/#post-15228514