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Hello Everyone, So I am a current undergrad (Freshman) , who also brought in a couple of AP/IB credits which have counted towards my Pre-Pharmacy requirments. I am confident that I want to be a Pharmacist, and I can't see myself doing anything else. Disclaimer: I am aware of the current job...

I have a problem. I'm an Arkansas student, but a Texas resident. I'm applying for medical school this summer. However, my premedical advisory committee works to get people into Arkansas medical schools, so they do not make my premedical committee letter until October (Arkansas medical schools do...

Hi everyone, Right now I'm in between PA and MD. My main reason of choosing it is because I know I love surgery. I am 24 years old, still have NOT taken these pre requisites: 1 year of Ochem 1 year of Calculus (some schools require one semester?) 1 year of Physics Bio 2, and Biochem My overall...

Hi everyone! This is my first time posting in the forum, but I really want some advice on my situation. I am currently a senior at my college. My cGPA is 3.1 and my sGPA is probably somewhere between 2.9-3.0 (I haven't properly calculated yet). My DAT scores are 21AA (19 bio, 21 GC, 21, OC, 21...

I have spoken with admissions reps at top 10 med schools... Your undergrad GPA and MCAT are what matter. Not everyone gets a PhD so they can't judge your GPA for that across the board. How in the heck can anyone evaluate someone who has a PhD in physics from MIT with a 3.0 vs. a 4.0 MPP from...

Please advise me - especially current medical students at top 25 schools My undergraduate gpa at University of Chicago was 3.7/4.0 and I was a National Rhodes Scholar Finalist (triple major - social sciences) Graduate gpa @ public health school (think Yale) was 2.6/4.0... I got ill throughout...

Hi, So I submitted my secondaries before I started reading SDN. I mentioned my struggle with depression on several of my secondaries to explain a drop in my GPA. After reading some posts about this, I regret disclosing this information. I have received IIs from 5 schools, some of which I...

Every year gaining admission into the school of your choice (med, dental, pharm, etc) is getting harder so you need to go the extra step in order to make your application "pop" and stand out. Admissions committees read thousands of essays from very competitive applicants every year so it's very...

I'm a NY resident and applied this year to Stonybrook (among other schools). I've taken all the gen chem, orgo, bio, english and math prereqs and plan on taking biochem my second semester this year (currently a senior). For other schools this hasn't been an issue so far, UMD emailed me...

I know this topic has been posted ad infinitum in these forums, and so much advice has been given. I've used the search function but something is still eating at me to the point where I'm now posting instead of lurking. I love psychology. Ever since I took AP psych in high school i've fell in...

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Decided I'd make a thread for Shenandoah. It's one of my top choices. So I submitted my application 8/15. It was verified 8/25 and I actually got a text from the admissions team 8/29. I know they have recieved my $30 fee as well. But has anybofy heard back from them about an interview or anything?

Hi, I just finished my first couple weeks of M1 here at an allopath. in Chicago. I can't really help you all with admissions questions (I still don't totally understand how it works and I empathize with you all), but I do have a great opportunity to ask my classmates your most pressing...

Hi. Thanks for clicking. Hopefully you can help me out. I'm looking for a list of schools that could range from reach to safety (if that even exists for someone in my lowly position). I've done my own research, but some of it seems conflicting so your input will help. Some info about me: 27...

Hello everyone and thanks in advance for your responses. I am currently going through the 2016-2017 admissions cycle for MD right now. I just learned today that a review article I wrote with my professor (I'm the first-author) got published. I'm currently working on some research articles as...

Hello, The details to my question are a bit more explanatory than the vagueness of my title. I have thoroughly done my research and am very aware of deadlines/procedures, etc. The only part I am unclear of, is when exactly my designated program (early decision) will receive my application and...

I requested a Native American only gpa and MCAT grid, and their response was something along the lines of "we do not have data for Native American only students because we do not compile data with n<5." How can that be? Are there REALLY less than 5 Native American applicants to MD schools...

Hey guys I was wondering what you think my chances are of getting into medical school this cycle. I have applied to all the public Texas medical schools. 3.63 cGPA and 3.56 sGPA 503 MCAT - I got a 127 on Chem/Physical and Psych/Soc but 125 on Bio and 124 on CARS :( I've held two different...

So idk about you guys but every Monday I wake up at 9am and refresh my e-mail probably every 5 minutes until it's Friday evening. I've been doing this since the beginning of July when secondaries came out. This is my first application cycle and this wait is KILLING me (and my phone battery). I...

Hello everyone, I am technically a Georgia resident (GA driver's licence, voting registration, and a dependent of parents paying taxes in GA), however, I am obtaining my undergraduate degree at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. My first choice for dental school is Dental College of...

Hello!! I am struggling with what to write for my proudest accomplishment: 1) my MCAT score 2) Graduating Summa Cum Laude 3) My upcoming marriage 4) A bodybuilding competition that I won after months of training I feel that 1 and 2 are generic and will not help me stand out. But I worry about...

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So I just took CASPER for 3 schools that I'm applying to, UIC, RWJMS, and Tulane. It was super easy and straightforward. I'm wondering how the Casper results appear to admissions committees. How do they assess your answers? Is it used to assess candidacy at all? Or is it just a personality...

Hello all! I posted maybe a year and a half ago about applying to dental school. About me: I switched from pre-dental after my first semester of college and I graduated in English with about a 2.9 undergraduate GPA. I tried my hand at a semester of law school right after. I was naive at the...

I am currently a junior at UT Austin and an advertising major. I've been pursuing pre-vet for a few semesters now and already know I'm going to graduate a semester or a year late. My current GPA is low... like a 3.1 and I do have vet hours but not that much. (I was going through some health...

BCPM GPA = 4.0 AO GPA = 4.0 ( note: these are based off of only 60 semester credits since I transferred some credits from my first bachelors degree from a foreign university to my second bachelors in the US , which I believe does not count very much except maybe during secondaries , my GPA...

Hi everyone, I just finished up my medical anatomy course as part of my masters program. It was a 6 week spring semester course. My science gpa is right near a 3.0 and I think the grade from this class will bump me up to that. I have applied to 23 schools and was wondering what I should do to...

Would anyone mind helping me out with my school list? Trying to apply as broadly as possible. FL Resident cGPA: 3.66 sGPA: 3.53 MCAT: 509 (128/128/127/126) MD: UF, USF, FSU, UCF, FAU, FIU, Miami, Albany Medical College, Rosalind Franklin, Creighton, Frank Netter, George Washington...

For someone who has a foreign degree ( therefore unrecognized by AMCAS ) , which of the 2 scenarios would ADCOMS favor better for someone who is doing undergrad courses in the USA , 120 credits for a community college ( mostly laboratory and science courses ) + 30 credits of pre-medical ...

1. MCAT 508 - 79th Percentile (127 PS / 125 CARS / 129 BS / 127 Psych) 2. 3.49 cGPA - 3.41 sGPA 3. Undergrad: private academic 4. Residency: currently OH, previously NY and PA 5. White EC's 1. Rich clinical research experience with presentation (pub underway), all employment, all with ptt...

Hi guys, this is my first post so please bear with this noob. I am concerned about my chances at a US MD school. My situation is a little messed up. I used to be an international student here in the US. I graduated from a foreign university with a horrific GPA of 2.64. I then earned an...

Hey guys, I have submitted my AMCAS application 2 hours after it opened and received verification for it a few days ago. I have been beginning to feel a little skeptical about my chances for an MD school because of the GPA they have calculated for me upon verification. BPCM 3.15, cGPA: 3.55...

Hello everyone, I am looking for insight into the plausibility and general effectiveness of what I have been considering after my undergraduate studies. I am currently planning on receiving a degree in physics with a possible emphasis in medical physics within the next 2 - 2.5 years. I have been...

So my question is, with a decent previous MCAT score and an application already submitted early, could taking the August 8th MCAT (and of course doing well on it) have a positive impact on my application this cycle? Or have schools already started sorting apps by then? Any insight is...

Hello guys, I am an American citizen, but my bachelors degree in Biology is from a foreign University. Because I learned that a foreign transcript (even with an evaluation) doesn't count for diddly squat, I did post-baccs for pre-reqs (again) and an SMP with a 3.9 GPA for both. My question is...

It really bothers me how some med students or residents are when they address aspiring med students in these forums who have below average GPAs because of whatever reason, but are sincere about turning their fortunes around by being more academically inclined , doing post-baccs and SMP's, doing...

Hey SDN! I'm looking for genuine realistic input on my application for this cycle (sept 2017). I have a masters in Social Work and my graduate GPA is 3.77. What are my chances of getting into a DO school? And if good, which schools should I consider? Are there any MD schools I should put on my...

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I am a biology major and have just completed my sophomore year of college. I want to attend med school and know to get accepted they look at GPA, MCAT, extracurriculars, experience, etc. Due to poor work ethic and family issues I have failed seven courses. I plan on retaking all the classes I...

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