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Long time lurker, first time poster. I'm currently seeking post-bacc research experience before (hopefully) attending a Ph.D. or Psy.D. program. It is my understanding that stated research fit is one of the most important factors used to determine acceptance and build a cohort. As of right now...

Hey! I switched majors away from something that requires Calc II. I have an A in the class at present, but am unsure of my ability to do well on the next two exams and get above a B. I also need to up my work hours to pay for rent over the summer, and would like to focus on my other classes and...

I am a US citizen attending University of Florida as a senior and am planning on applying during the upcoming 26/27 cycle. I am interested in applying broadly, but am aiming for UF, FAU, USF, and UMiami. I am interested in Stanford because of their innovative culture and flexible curriculum, but...

Hi all, I'm waiting to hear from a number of medical schools for this application cycle and I have been considering sending an update letter to schools I have yet to hear from (and who accept update letters); however, I haven’t really had much to update up to this point, and so I have abstained...

Hi all, I am a current biology freshman at a T5 Public school. Regarding research, which I know to be an extremely important component to med school apps, I had a few questions. After researching online and talking to fellow students I learned about the various types of research that can be...

Hi everyone, I’m a U.S. military veteran currently applying to several PsyD and PhD psychology programs through PsychologyCAS, and I’m running into some uncertainty regarding how to handle my Joint Services Transcript (JST) and military transfer credits in the “Transcript Entry” section. I’ve...

Hello everybody, unfortunately microbiology with the professors at my college are infamous for being gpa destroyers. I am not a terrible student by any means (3.7 gpa) but also not the greatest with hard classes like this. For certain dental schools microbiology is required, but I have the...

Hi all! Does anyone know when we are going to hear about MUSC early decision? Has anyone heard anything?

Hi everyone! I will be applying in the 2026-27 cycle and I need some advice about my MCAT date. I took the MCAT in June 2023 with the original intention of applying this cycle, 2025-26. I decided to take another gap year and I researched the oldest MCAT date accepted by most schools, which is...

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Background: I’m currently an undergraduate student on a 3-year pre-med track at a public university in the Midwest. I’m planning to apply to MD/PhD programs in the 2026 cycle without taking a gap year. My academic and career interests focus on translational biomedical research and community...

Hi everyone, this is my first ever post after reading numerous others! Kind of excited. I plan to apply to Dental School this cycle! For context, I have a 2.98 cGPA (not sure on the sGPA yet), but I was diagnosed with a learning disability in my senior year of college (+ entering college...

Hi yall! I'm applying to a bunch of internships for this summer as a current sophomore. I have been doing research for the past 6 months at a psych research lab that is doing a clinical trial trying to study the effect of thoughts during sleep on problem solving. For these summer internships...

After working with 300+ students to develop and submit their applications, I watch students do the stupidest things (e.g. “I want to write a secondary about how I grew up rich and how I’m proud of it and don’t think I should hide it” – his exact words by the way). I also witness incredible...

One medical school's experiment (NYU Grossman). Discuss. https://journals.lww.com/academicmedicine/fulltext/2023/09000/artificial_intelligence_screening_of_medical.22.aspx

Hi! Columbia is my dream program and as the time for decisions draws closer I am starting to feel a mixture of anxiety and excitement. Assessing our likelihood to get into OT programs is so much more difficult than some other programs, and so I am wondering if any past admitted students would be...

Do you want to know how to get into Johns Hopkins School of Medicine? Are you wondering what Johns Hopkins’ program is like? How is it adapting to the post-COVID era, and AI? Continue reading and you’ll learn more from its Assistant Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs. Today’s guest, Paul...

Hi guys, I have a dilemma that I need some assistance with. Some information has been changed for privacy purposes, but veracity has not been altered. It is my goal to become a clinical psychologist. However, I am concerned on a number of fronts: that I do not have enough research experience...

The best letters of recommendation are offered by people who have seen you perform in some capacity – as student, student leader, employee, researcher, volunteer. The weakest letters are of the “character reference” variety or from influential individuals who barely know you. How long should a...

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Over the past 2 years, I have had the amazing opportunity to help over 15 applicants in achieving their goal of medical school acceptance and matching to their desired residency programs in both Canada and the USA! This will be my last year offering MMI coaching before I finish residency and...

Hi everyone Sorry for another post today. Just trying to navigate and Im also very new to this site I received several research grants (three) during my undergraduate studies. Should these be lumped together as one activity or three separate ones? @Goro I know you are an adcom at a DO...

Here is a list of US professional school programs that require Altus exams (accessed May 9, 2022). Refer to the TakeAltus website for an overview for applicants (March 7, 2022), registration, and requesting accommodations. [Directory of universities by nation then program.]...

When I went to college, I started out at an online university for two quarters before transferring to an in-person university. I took General Biology I at my online school, but obviously didn't have a lab since the courses were online. My college doesn't require a second semester of general...

Hey SDN, I'm writing because I received a call from someone in the admissions office at NOORDA on 2/25/2022 and the person I spoke to was a male, had a monotone voice and informed me that they received my application and that it would be moved onto the admissions committee for review. They said...

I received a missed call from the dean of admissions on Friday the 25th at a school I'm waitlisted at, along with a voicemail letting me to know to call him back as soon as I can. Me, being awful at checking my phone, didn't see the voicemail until Monday and I wasn't able to reach him since I...

Hey Everyone, Little background about me: Applied to 14 schools back in 2019: 3.4ish oGPA/3.1 sGPA DAT: 18AA/19TS/17PAT 500+ hours of shadowing 500+ hours of volunteering 4 strong LOR's I ended up getting one super late interview in April 2020 which ended up being virtual due to covid. I...

Hey guys! I recently sent an update letter to some of the schools I applied to and included my class schedule for this final semester (among more substantial updates). Unfortunately, due to a staffing issue my section of anatomy is no longer being offered and I have to drop the course. Is this...

Hello, Has anyone received an interview invite/acceptance from the Postbaccalaureate Pre-Professional Program (P4) at Thomas Jefferson? I received an invite Friday 12/17 and I signed up on the website they gave me to schedule an interview. They provided two online dates for 12/20 and 12/21...

I got 2 D's in my entire college career, I was young and didn't know what I was doing. I got ONE C which I retook at another university for an A. Everything else is A's and B's, majority A's. Most of the science courses are A's (and I replaced the 2 D's with A's). Needless to say, the math of it...

Hey guys, Has anyone else applied to UCSF for this cohort? I’m still waiting on interview invite notification! Hoping to hear back next week whether I’m invited or not. Lets support each other here! Good luck! 🤞

Has anyone gotten an interview for osu yet? Supposed to email mid-late November for Dec 11 interview or email in December for January 15 interview.

Hi guys! I'm applying to Counseling Psych. PhD and Clinical Psych. PsyD programs. I would appreciate your input on recommendation letters. Do you think it is better to ask for letters from set A or set B: Set A) a mentor/professor, work supervisor, and professor who I have good relationships...

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Would love adcom insight on this @Goro @gyngyn @LizzyM @gonnif @Faha and others- Do schools that claim they have an MCAT blind interview selection process really mean that? this is only anecdotal, but I'm a reapplicant and am applying with a substantially higher score this year than last year...

Hey everyone! I have yet to see a thread for those of us looking to be admitted into career-changer post-bac programs in 2022-2023 so I thought I'd go ahead and post this! Please feel free to drop any questions and advice here :) Good luck to all of my fellow prospective students!!!

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Hi guys, I'm currently in the process of applying to MD and DO schools and I have a question.

Hello Everyone, I've been rejected from the 4 year university I applied to transfer to from my community college. I'm unsure how I would not be in the top pool of applicants unless they are holding my medical withdrawals against me from years ago. I have a 3.2~ over the years, I'm currently...