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Any nontrads struggling with the MCAT like myself? I really want to get into Loma Linda, anyone hear anything about how low of an mcat they'd take?
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Will it look bad for a non-trad to try to apply without all the pre-reqs?
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Got rejected from the one postbacc I was hoping for, not sure what to do now, but here's my current plan!
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Non-Trad/Reinvention Help; Any Advice Greatly Appreciated
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Non-Traditional Applicant w/ Not Much to Show for Gap Years - Starting Over?
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Committee Letter Question
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Hello! New Non-Trad - About Me - Seeking Advice
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Finance -> DIY Post-Bacc at CC | How's my plan?
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Non trad, academic suspension 10 years ago, reapplying. Help.
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Post Bacc Programs.
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LOR from patient I worked for?
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Postbacc Advice for Nontrad Elder in NYC
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No SMP, but what about other types of masters instead?
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I'm a nurse and work closely w/ doctors. Do I need to shadow?
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Just started clinical volunteering/shadowing… will it be enough to apply 2026-2027?
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– School List Advice?
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Clinical job or try something new?
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We shall prevail
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International Pharmacist to US Medical school Prospective
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MSN-Ed, RN -> MD?
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I`m feeling overloaded and extremely pressed after have choosed to go to the medschool and engage into one international medical career
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I barely passed and I'm still ecstatic
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thanks for your time and help
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