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No pity from me because you're in the City of AngelsI start July 10th.
No pity from me because you're in the City of AngelsI start July 10th.
I completely disagree with this part.Actually, on this topic, the other day I made a pros and cons list using only bad reasons I had floating around in my head. I had stuff like:
SOM X Pros: Has the latest start date; Grandma has heard of it
SOM X Cons: An acquaintance I find irritating goes there; I am not smart enough to do well there
It was an interesting exercise--kind of helpful to get all this stuff out!
Very kind of you. It is a sincere feeling, though, and I have it about all of my schools.I completely disagree with this part.
Very kind of you. It is a sincere feeling, though, and I have it about all of my schools.
I try to comfort myself by saying that many incoming students must feel the same way...does anybody else here?
I don't feel that way. I expect to be average or possibly slightly above average. I also won't be surprised if I am below average. I just want to be a physician. Everything else is gravy.Very kind of you. It is a sincere feeling, though, and I have it about all of my schools.
I try to comfort myself by saying that many incoming students must feel the same way...does anybody else here?
Ditto. Plus some Kaplan books from the library, which give you access to the Kaplan online materialsI studied on my own. I used EK books and a bunch of AAMC practice tests. And the self assessment.
Ooh that is smart! I wish I had known that. All's well that ends well, though.Ditto. Plus some Kaplan books from the library, which give you access to the Kaplan online materials
I sympathize of course, but clearly they made no such mistake!I absolutely feel this way. Me, at a top 20 school? Terrifying. They must have made a huge mistake.
I aspire to more fully appreciate this reality, Ms. Knope.I don't feel that way. I expect to be average or possibly slightly above average. I also won't be surprised if I am below average. I just want to be a physician. Everything else is gravy.
@breakintheroof, that's why you should go to Yale with me. No one will know that you are secretly top of the class. You don't even know.
If BIR goes, then + 100 points for Yale knocking it slightly ahead of the race!DID YOU DECIDE ON YALE?
I sympathize of course, but clearly they made no such mistake!
I aspire to more fully appreciate this reality, Ms. Knope.
Like x 1,000@breakintheroof, that's why you should go to Yale with me. No one will know that you are secretly top of the class. You don't even know.
I'm not taking a course (I'm too poor for that lol). I'm just using the Kaplan material for initial content review. Here's a rough sketch of my plan (which is subject to change of course):@Cyberdyne 101 I forgot you weren't the class of 2019! Let me know how the Kaplan course goes and if you would like moral support throughout studying! When are you planning on taking the exam?
Thanks, I needed that!@sunflower18, @breakintheroof, and others:
I think you guys are creating an artificial level of academic standards. The bar for med school admissions (particularly for the top 20 or so) is already pretty damn high because there is a scarcity of seats. So if you've gotten into a US MD school, you clearly possess the academic aptitude that's needed to perform well. It's ok to have doubts, but please don't sell yourselves short.
@sunflower18, @breakintheroof, and others:
I think you guys are creating an artificial level of academic standards. The bar for med school admissions (particularly for the top 20 or so) is already pretty damn high because there is a scarcity of seats. So if you've gotten into a US MD school, you clearly possess the academic aptitude that's needed to perform well. It's ok to have doubts, but please don't sell yourselves short.
You guys are focusing way too much on academic metrics. And it's totally understandable considering what you all had to do to get to this point, but keep in mind that being a physician requires skills outside of academics. And omg, you of all people should feel confident about the journey ahead given your personal qualities!!!!You're right. I know you are. I just don't feel super smart! But I gotta work on that confidence thank you!
You guys are focusing way too much on academic metrics. And it's totally understandable considering what you all had to do to get to this point, but keep in mind that being a physician requires skills outside of academics. And omg, you of all people should feel confident about the journey ahead given your personal qualities!!!!
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I absolutely feel this way. Me, at a top 20 school? Terrifying. They must have made a huge mistake.
I don't know. Why would any medical school accept someone who possesses, all at once, intelligence, humility and incredibly positive altitude? It doesn't make ANY sense to me.Umm are you kidding me? They would have made a mistake NOT letting you in.
Am I right or am I right?
Umm are you kidding me? They would have made a mistake NOT letting you in.
Am I right or am I right?
I don't know. Why would any medical school accept someone who possesses, all at once, intelligence, humility and incredibly positive altitude? It doesn't make ANY sense to me.
Personally, I don't find class rank to be a downside. If you end up 1st quartile or top 10% or whatever, it helps you. Class rank only hurts you if you end up at the bottom....and from what I've read on the allopathic forums, you have to be really bad at memorizing/studying to end up there. If you go to a school without class rank that also uses true P/F preclinical curriculum, then you'll need to prove yourself otherwise.
Ace, killing it again.
Only pre clinical years are ever true p/f or unranked so you'll get your precious rank in medical school.
I'm almost impressed by your ability to say what you think while simultaneously putting other people down at the same time.
I was under the impression that true P/F without internal ranking meant you didn't get any class rank throughout your time in med school, not even after 3rd year when you do get graded. I'm not attacking anyone, just merely stating my opinion and some stuff I read on the allo forums.Ace, killing it again.
Only pre clinical years are ever true p/f or unranked so you'll get your precious rank in medical school.
I'm almost impressed by your ability to say what you think while simultaneously putting other people down at the same time.
I was under the impression that true P/F without internal ranking meant you didn't get any class rank throughout your time in med school, not even after 3rd year when you do get graded. I'm not attacking anyone, just merely stating my opinion and some stuff I read on the allo forums.
Is there a post or comprehensive list of advice of good ways to prepare for medical school from the time you are accepted until the first day of classes? Aside from the obvious things like housing.
What would I be bitter about, exactly? Please do enlighten me.No grades during clinical years is incredibly rare. Some pass fail places also rank but don't show students. It just shows up on the deans letter.
Might just be me, but you sound incredibly bitter in many of your recent posts.
What would I be bitter about, exactly? Please do enlighten me.
I think I'm going to throw caution to the wind and quit my job even earlier than I'd planned to travel.
My housing situation is miserable. I told my housemate that she didn't have any authority to evict me since I'm on the lease and I came home to a changed Wi-Fi password so I have no internet other on than my phone.
Things just ended with the girl I was seeing which is fine since we're both leaving in a couple of weeks anyway and it wasn't going anywhere. Still annoying though.
I feel like I should be on top of the world right now but I feel like a kid that got into trouble with their parents and wants to run away from everything... When it rains it pours.
Sorry, needed to vent.
Hey everyone!! This is my first time posting, so I'm sorry if I'm totally not following the rules haha. I don't mean to jack this thread, but since I'm part of the class of 2019 and probably am too young to be on this forum, I figured I'd just post here:
I'm still trying to decide what college I should attend for pre-med; I'm debating between U of I Urbana-Champaign (for bioE), Notre Dame for Neuroscience and Behavior, UW-Madison for biochem, and Purdue for biochem.
What do you guys think? Does my choice in college/major have a huge impact on med school acceptance?
That being said, I'm partial to Bioe.Doing really well in a major you love at a college that fosters your individual passions has a huge impact on med school acceptance.
Pick the school that will give you the most resources to help you achieve your goals. I have no idea what your goals are besides getting into med school, but pick the school that'll allow you to pursue whatever you want.Hey everyone!! This is my first time posting, so I'm sorry if I'm totally not following the rules haha. I don't mean to jack this thread, but since I'm part of the class of 2019 and probably am too young to be on this forum, I figured I'd just post here:
I'm still trying to decide what college I should attend for pre-med; I'm debating between U of I Urbana-Champaign (for bioE), Notre Dame for Neuroscience and Behavior, UW-Madison for biochem, and Purdue for biochem.
What do you guys think? Does my choice in college/major have a huge impact on med school acceptance?
Hey everyone!! This is my first time posting, so I'm sorry if I'm totally not following the rules haha. I don't mean to jack this thread, but since I'm part of the class of 2019 and probably am too young to be on this forum, I figured I'd just post here:
I'm still trying to decide what college I should attend for pre-med; I'm debating between U of I Urbana-Champaign (for bioE), Notre Dame for Neuroscience and Behavior, UW-Madison for biochem, and Purdue for biochem.
What do you guys think? Does my choice in college/major have a huge impact on med school acceptance?
I'm so sorry to hear about your housing situation.I think I'm going to throw caution to the wind and quit my job even earlier than I'd planned to travel.
My housing situation is miserable. I told my housemate that she didn't have any authority to evict me since I'm on the lease and I came home to a changed Wi-Fi password so I have no internet other on than my phone.
Things just ended with the girl I was seeing which is fine since we're both leaving in a couple of weeks anyway and it wasn't going anywhere. Still annoying though.
I feel like I should be on top of the world right now but I feel like a kid that got into trouble with their parents and wants to run away from everything... When it rains it pours.
Sorry, needed to vent.