It felt more like a conversation than an interview. Pretty much laid back which is why its important to go on campus for it. They give a tour after the interview.
what where your stats?
Have you applied yet?
yes a few days ago
I wish you all the best and hopefully you get interview and acceptance.
Wow, do you mind sharing what you would do differently should you were t start all over? Like study techniques and stuff
There is no one study technique that is 100% and everyone is different so tidbits here and there aren't w0rth your time, or anyone else's.
Thank you. 87-93 still wasn't enough? Damn so u ended up not making it?
Nope. Second semester was especially rough, I'll never forget that our first immuno exam average + SD came out to 98. My class was a lot stronger academically than the MS2015 class from what I remember hearing from the former masters students. We rarely had any averages in the 70s throughout the whole year.
That's the thing that a lot of people don't get. It takes more than hard work. Everyone here studies hard. Everyone. And luck, that will only last you so long.
I feel you bro. I feel like people are seriously gunning over there. I took summer anatomy course over last summer and tbh the students were kind of mediocre. Maybe they weren't taking the course serious i don't know. But its pretty scary. I lose hope each time I read these threads knowing that my all could not be enough to make it through.
That's a great question. Even though I didn't make it into the DO class, I genuinely don't regret doing the MS program. Not even just for the degree and the incredible amounts of academic knowledge I've gained but it taught me what I'm actually capable of. Before the program, I could barely sit for 2 hours to study and I was able to coast by for the most part. Being a MS student showed me what resiliency and determination really are. I also had to take a good look at my study methods and time management to see what worked and what didn't. All of those things will be valuable for whatever comes my way next.
IDK much about the current MS class but my class was full of just really smart people lol. The former MS students told me more than once that if they'd been in our year they wouldn't have been able to matriculate because of the higher than usual averages. As far as your last question, HECK YES we studied much harder than the medical students. On any given night at 2am, you'd only find MS students in the library or study rooms. In my anatomy lab group, the DO kids were always talking about going out and going home. that was not really a possibility for us lol. As I said, it's not fair and it really doesn't make sense but for those 10 months, such will be life.
Any current MS students feel like sharing what the averages are nowadays? I'm curious myself actually
BTW: anyone who's thinking of taking summer anatomy, my suggestion would be to save your money. unless they've completely revamped the whole thing, it'll be a waste of your time. i knew many people who aced anatomy without taking the summer course. yes, it can be helpful but to go through the entire human body in 4 weeks (especially if you've never taken the course before) will be overwhelming to say the least. enjoy your last few days of freedom and peace.
I retook the MCAT and reapplied to med school. People who didn't make it usually do that as well and/or start working or do something else like podiatry, PA school, etc. I know a few people from my class who got into other med schools for this fall.
Also, how'd you do on your MCAT compared to the first time you took it?
That's probably about right for DO. I would not apply in the new cycle with the old MCAT exam - it would make you less likely to get admitted.
Congrats! Me too! Which campus?
Why not apply directly though?
Okay that makes sense. Good luck with everything
There are quite a few people in your same position with high GPAs and decent MCATs who are struggling in this program. It is good that your interviewer was realistic with you. THere is a rumor that this upcoming year, they will not be selecting students into the DO program based on GPA but rather rank in the class. It is going to get competitive! Also keep in mind that some of the schools you may potentially interview at won't hold an interview until Spring and by that time you'll have Fall grades from the master's. They might want to see your fall grades and if you aren't doing well, that could hurt your chances at other schools. Something to keep in mind.
Hmm that's interesting. Everyone I know has at least a 3.5 and even higher and MCATs that are at 26 and up. Like I said, some people who interviewed at Touro are referred to this program. There might be a few students with really low stats but that is it..a few..
