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HI everyone,
I have been thinking about going to med school, for quite some time. My child just turned 16, so she will be off to college herself soon and I feel that I am ready to invest in myself .
Obviously, I am a non-trad (43 y.o). I have a BA in Psychology (3.76 --but with alot of science/math courses --that GPA though is probably only a 3.4). I also have a MA in Research Methods (GPA 3.5)--with a lot of advanced statistics courses (GPA 3.4 in the math classes). I also went to a direct entry to masters nursing program (GPA 3.2). My last "schooling" was 12 years ago--although I have been working in healthcare since that time.
Here are my questions:
1) I have almost all of the prereqs except for physics--certainly I can take this (or repeat prereqs) at a CC--but will schools look at ANY of my previous coursework? I realize each school may have a different policy , but in general, what seems to be the norm?
2) MCAT--- this terrifies me. I'm used to taking exams/certification exams---but I haven't had a "pure" science course in a LONG time. For this reason alone it may be necessary to enroll in a postbac med program or retake courses. What are other non-trads experience with the MCAT?
3)Age--- we all know age discrimination exists---what are your experiences with medical school applications ? I'd love to hear from other 40+ people.
Thank you for any insight!!
I have been thinking about going to med school, for quite some time. My child just turned 16, so she will be off to college herself soon and I feel that I am ready to invest in myself .
Obviously, I am a non-trad (43 y.o). I have a BA in Psychology (3.76 --but with alot of science/math courses --that GPA though is probably only a 3.4). I also have a MA in Research Methods (GPA 3.5)--with a lot of advanced statistics courses (GPA 3.4 in the math classes). I also went to a direct entry to masters nursing program (GPA 3.2). My last "schooling" was 12 years ago--although I have been working in healthcare since that time.
Here are my questions:
1) I have almost all of the prereqs except for physics--certainly I can take this (or repeat prereqs) at a CC--but will schools look at ANY of my previous coursework? I realize each school may have a different policy , but in general, what seems to be the norm?
2) MCAT--- this terrifies me. I'm used to taking exams/certification exams---but I haven't had a "pure" science course in a LONG time. For this reason alone it may be necessary to enroll in a postbac med program or retake courses. What are other non-trads experience with the MCAT?
3)Age--- we all know age discrimination exists---what are your experiences with medical school applications ? I'd love to hear from other 40+ people.
Thank you for any insight!!