advice needed

So basically I know I have to get good grades, but aside from that, where would be a good place to start building up my app? I'm a freshman in college btw.

Hi everybody, So I was accepted to RVUCOM (which is my top choice after interviewing, seeing the campus/students, board scores, etc.) on 1/25 after interviewing on 1/12, but have several other interviews lined up in the coming weeks and would just like some advice. I'm a Utah resident and want...

Hi everyone ! I'm a senior in high school and I'm in a dual credit program so I'm also a freshman in college. I have been trying to figure out what I want to do as a career as time is running out but I AM SO CONFUSED! I originally always saw myself as wanting to do pre-med but I'm just now...

Hi guys, From the title of the thread. you can guess what Im going to talk about. My cgpa is horrible ( cgpa 2.6 out of 4.0) and (science gpa ~2.4/4.0) and Im in fourth year, some of you must be wondering how deluded I am to think of Med school at this point with low gpa....unfortunately I...

Hi guys, From the title of the thread. you can guess what Im going to talk about. My cgpa is horrible ( cgpa 2.6 out of 4.0) and (science gpa ~2.4/4.0) and Im in fourth year, some of you must be wondering how deluded I am to think of Med school at this point with low gpa....unfortunately I...

Hey guys! So here's a little bit of a backstory. I initially was intending to take a year off, but decided to give it a go and apply for 2016. Due to this last minute decision, I only allotted myself 2 weeks to study for the OAT (I know bad idea). I ended up getting a 270 aa and 240 ts. However...

Hello, I'm new here. Before I start, I would like to apologize for my grammar. Okay I'll get straight to the point. I'm currently a senior in college, I'm about to get my bachelors in finance (I know its way off) I will graduate next May. I have always been interested in medicine, the only...

Hi all SDNers, I am new here, but really need some advice. I have never posted on a forum before, so here goes. Here is a quick summary regarding me: I graduated in 2014 with a 3.97 at an upper tier liberal arts college with a BA in Biology and Hispanic Studies. I ended up taking three gap...

Hey everyone, I graduated from college back in 2012 with a degree in Journalism and minor in English. After working in PR I realized it wasn't the career for me and ended up working at a dental office. After about a year, I decided I wanted to pursue a career in dentistry. It is completely...

TL;DR Freshman 35% completion rate with a F and a C on transcript (C could possibly be removed) with other aspects to my application (work, research, volunteer and extracurricular) do I still have a chance or should I look for new career possibilities? Read further for reasoning and further...

I'll make this short and sweet, well at last try to... Finishing up post bac ( only Orgo II/lab remaining) and taking MCAT class. Maintained 4.0 with all pre-reqs, volunteered at hospital intermittently ranging from 3 hr/week to weeks without volunteering at all as I have to work etc. I...

Hi! I'm looking for some advice. I've asked a lot of people I'm familiar with and haven't really gotten any clear picture from that, so I figure this is as good a shot as any. Any help is really, really appreciated and thank you for even clicking this and seeing if you can help! I'm 23, going...

Hello friends, I am looking for some guidance in getting into medical school. The pre-med counselor at my school does not want to give me the time of day because I have graduated. I am in need of some real guidance, so I truly appreciate any replies to this thread! I recently finished...

Thank you for taking the time to read/respond to my post. I’ve thrown around the questions below to all of my friends and family for the past two years but am looking for advice from those who can speak from real experience. Here’s the deal- I’m 26 years old, I graduated from The Evergreen...

I'm currently a freshman as a biology major and this is going to be my second semester at my university. Last semester I basically took the pre-requisite courses (Chem 001, Wri 001, Math 015 which is an introduction to stats, and Pre Calc) and I aced them all. My question now is whether it would...

Hey, my first time posting on this site! I haven't been on here too often, and i'm trying to get a hang of things. I'm currently a 3rd year Bio Sci. undergrad student at UofC (Alberta), writing my MCAT this summer. I'm looking for some advice as to which medical schools are appropriate for my...

I am not in pre-med, just a female student in her last years of high school. I live where I can apply to medicine directly and be a practicing GP within 7 years from high school -- with affordable tuition too :D The only problems are that I'm hoping to practice in the US, I'm the eldest (with...

Looking for advice from the SDN community, ideally those further along in the process than I, in regards to emergency medicine in general and EM residency. I am a third year DO student, still fairly uncertain what I want to do. I appreciate any help/advice and congrats to the 4th years finishing...

Hey so I'm a pre-med D1 athlete and I just finished my first semester. I had a little trouble adjusting to the 20+ hours of practice a week (in our "off" season no less haha) and being able to handle academics. I was able to manage a 3.5 but I know I have to get a higher gpa in future semesters...

I have heard different things about the best time to take Step 2. Some say that choosing your Step 2 test date depends on your Step 1 score competitiveness and the general strength of your application. If you have a strong application, then it is best to wait because Step 2 can only stand to...

Hello! I'm new here and I've been reading all the great insider info, though some is a bit older. I've got some questions and need some me-specific advice. Sorry in advance for the giant post. I'm 30, a true career-changer, with a Humanities degree. Here are my stats: 3.7 GPA 32 ACT No...

Hello All, I am currently a high school junior enrolled in all AP classes. I am ranked 6/800 with approx a 3.7 unweighted GPA. (It would be higher but elective unweighted health science classes have lowered it). I have taken intro. to health sciences, advanced clinical rotations, and collegiate...

Hi all, I'm finishing up my undergrad at a mid-level private college in MA (majoring in molecular biology). I had ~2.65 GPA up until I transferred from a business college my sophomore year. Now my cumulative is looking to be around 3.45 with a slightly higher science GPA than that (~3.7). I'm...

Hi All, My husband is currently working on his prerequisites in school and this semester has got some unexpected B's in 2 classes. His overall GPA is not great (2.7) due to a year in college straight out of high school that wasn't taken seriously. He is very bright (scored 32 on his ACT) but...

Hi guys, I just ordered my Dr.Collins Pcat study guide-it is the 2015 version and I will be taking the Pcat for the first time in January. I have about 3 weeks total to study. I was wondering what is the quickest way to get through the information? Are the study guides necessary to go through...

Hi everyone, I am currently in my 3rd year of undergrad studying Biomedical Engineering at Ohio State University. I plan on graduating in 5 years (due to engineering being packed as it is & having to fit in pre-med classes). I Currently have a 2.9 but am going to get a projected 3.7 this...

Hello folks, I've realized this is a terribly long post, so I'm going to condense some info at the top for those not willing to get to know the whole story. sGPA : 3.0 // oGPA : 2.95 // Worked 35hr/wk all through undergrad // transfer student // Evil courseloads // Dec. 5 DAT (first) : AcAvg...

I have a dilemma concerning my current research position and as an applicant for clinical PhD programs. Would someone be able to weigh in on how I should manage this situation, or perhaps whether I should leave this lab? Background: I work as a “research associate” for a clinical trial...

Okay so Im writing this because I really want to release some tension about this decision. I've been working for CVS Pharmacy as a trainee for only 2 months now. I took the job under the pretenses that I was only going to working ~20 hours. I am working 30 f@%$ing hours a week. I am beyond...

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Hello. I am currently a junior in nursing school and after I graduate, I plan on finishing my pre-requisites and applying to med school. Do not get me wrong, I think nurses are the backbones of the healthcare system and I have a great respect for all of them. However, after speaking with many...

My stats, gpa breakdown: non-sci gpa for last 2 years: 3.66. sci-gpa for last 2 years: 3.57 cum gpa for last 2 years: 3.59 non-sci gpa for last 3 years: 3.8. sci-gpa for last 3 years: 3.61 cum-gpa for last 3 years: 3.769 cum non-science gpa: 3.75. cum-sci gpa: 3.5. cum-gpa: 3.57. Any...

Hi Everyone, I'm posting because I'm in a unique dilemma, and would truly value your advice. I was recently accepted to both the 4yr MD/MPH and regular MD programs at University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine. I know that this is a wonderful problem to have. I'm also scared sh*tless...

Hi guys! This is my first semester of my freshman year, and it's been pretty rough. My grades are not what they need to be, and I'm having a really difficult time trying to figure out what I should do. Here's an idea: In general chemistry I, I have 4 exams. My grades on the first 3 are 60, 65...

I just wanted to see what you guys think of my chances of getting into an osteopathic medical school, and based off my scores, where I should be applying. I received my bachelors of Science in Nursing from The University of Alabama (ROLL TIDE) and have been working as a registered nurse in the...

Need advice whether or not I should apply to DOs this cycle...Applied to 23 MD programs this cycle, 8 rejections so far, 1 "interview wait list" and still waiting for the rest. About me: California applicant, disadvantaged student Science GPA: 3.44, non-science 3.5 MCAT: 26--->28 currently...

So I was recently hired for a scribe company and finished signing the paperwork (non-compete clause and all) for an outpatient medical center. I had interviewed with a different scribe company months before for an ED position at a major hospital but was told that I would be on the waitlist for...

Hey guys, I'm a Newby to the student doctor forums. I found the forum like many others probably did, Googleing my life away because I'm an undergrad student trying to decide my future. The difference between myself and my peers is that I am a 24 year old, married, mother of three little girls...

Good day everyone, Next school year I will be conducting my first step to medical school. I am a recent physics graduate and took a year off and will be planning to enter medical physics so I can prepare myself to medical school (as we do not have a very strong and competitive med schools...

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