Hey everyone, I have been trolling these forums for a long time and decided to make an account and try to actively participate on these boards as it appears to be an incredibly useful tool for everyone.
I understand that my GPA is not competitive by any means (and my record in general is not good), and I have yet to take the MCAT (I will be taking it in Summer, E.K. 9th edition texts arrive tomorrow, SO EXCITE). I have received a conditional acceptance (upon completion of O-Chem 2 this semester) to a 1 year M.A. Physiology program to a good school. Planning on starting that program in the summer (will complete 1-2 classes, eager to start and truly push myself). I will be applying to medical schools when apps. open up at the end of summer + beginning of fall. My top choice is IU School of Medicine but I am considering Marian University of Osteopathic Medicine as well (D.O.).
QUESTION 1: When applying to Med. school, and I state I am in a M.A. program (essentially a SMP, as it is a 1 year non-thesis), will schools take that into consideration and grant an interview if e.c.s, letters of rec, and all looks good even though applicant has a bad undergrad? What do I need to do to get an interview in the this next winter? Is it even possible?
QUESTION 2: Will it make a difference if I have any of my M.A. of Physiology courses completed when applying? As in, let's say I take 1 or 2 classes this summer and get A's in both of them. Would that be beneficial as opposed to applying to medical school before actually starting the program?
Degree:
Graduating in May 2015 with a B.S. in Biology
E.C.s:
150 hours shadowing Cardio-thoracic Surgeon
50 hours shadowing Primary care physician
25 hours shadowing Orthopaedic surgeon
0 hours in research experience (I am hoping to pick some up this summer possibly, do you think I should try and get into doing some research this semester before I make the move to BSU????)
Employment:
I have worked fast food, retail, grocery, warehouse, and have worked for admissions as a student rep. From high school through college.
MCAT: I have NOT taken the test once.
Question 3: What score, minimum, would you say that I need for any school to take a look at me seriously?
GPA: cGPA 3.19
It's fairly obvious that there was self-sabotage to some degree during Spring 2014. To put it simply, I wasn't ready to graduate. I know this is a mess, but what can I do to recover? Is it possible?
HYPOTHETICAL FOR SPRING 2015:
A's across the board. I have gotten 95%+ on all tests and quizzes so far.
I really appreciate any advice anyone has for me. Thanks!
I understand that my GPA is not competitive by any means (and my record in general is not good), and I have yet to take the MCAT (I will be taking it in Summer, E.K. 9th edition texts arrive tomorrow, SO EXCITE). I have received a conditional acceptance (upon completion of O-Chem 2 this semester) to a 1 year M.A. Physiology program to a good school. Planning on starting that program in the summer (will complete 1-2 classes, eager to start and truly push myself). I will be applying to medical schools when apps. open up at the end of summer + beginning of fall. My top choice is IU School of Medicine but I am considering Marian University of Osteopathic Medicine as well (D.O.).
QUESTION 1: When applying to Med. school, and I state I am in a M.A. program (essentially a SMP, as it is a 1 year non-thesis), will schools take that into consideration and grant an interview if e.c.s, letters of rec, and all looks good even though applicant has a bad undergrad? What do I need to do to get an interview in the this next winter? Is it even possible?
QUESTION 2: Will it make a difference if I have any of my M.A. of Physiology courses completed when applying? As in, let's say I take 1 or 2 classes this summer and get A's in both of them. Would that be beneficial as opposed to applying to medical school before actually starting the program?
Degree:
Graduating in May 2015 with a B.S. in Biology
E.C.s:
150 hours shadowing Cardio-thoracic Surgeon
50 hours shadowing Primary care physician
25 hours shadowing Orthopaedic surgeon
0 hours in research experience (I am hoping to pick some up this summer possibly, do you think I should try and get into doing some research this semester before I make the move to BSU????)
Employment:
I have worked fast food, retail, grocery, warehouse, and have worked for admissions as a student rep. From high school through college.
MCAT: I have NOT taken the test once.
Question 3: What score, minimum, would you say that I need for any school to take a look at me seriously?
GPA: cGPA 3.19
It's fairly obvious that there was self-sabotage to some degree during Spring 2014. To put it simply, I wasn't ready to graduate. I know this is a mess, but what can I do to recover? Is it possible?
HYPOTHETICAL FOR SPRING 2015:
A's across the board. I have gotten 95%+ on all tests and quizzes so far.
I really appreciate any advice anyone has for me. Thanks!
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