advice needed

I just graduated with a BS in biology. All my life, I aspired to become a physician. Before college, I thought I had it all figured out. I volunteered at my neighborhood hospital and I loved working with patients, doctors, nurses, etc. I declared my major at the start of college. Except for...

Just looking for some general advice on writing secondaries. If there is already some big thread about it, will someone please post the link? I couldn't find it. Looking for: What to never say/topics to never touch What makes a good passion/adversity/diversity/advocacy essay Do they want us to...

As an incoming MS1, I have gotten through my first obstacle in becoming a doctor. Now I have to prepare for matching into a residency program and would like to ask my SDN colleagues for some advice. After some research into the residency application process, it seems like it’s very similar to...

Hi everyone, Need Some advice on chances,, especially how to spend limited funds. I have 3.73 sGPA, 3.85 overall, 250 hours home care, 50ish observing, and 30 volunteering (place I was volunteering threw away records so I lost 20 hours). Haven't been active in clubs or leadership roles. I...

Hey all I just received my MCAT score yesterday and the initial shock finally wore off. I got a 503 with a break down of (126/123/125/129). Obviously CARS killed me. This was the lowest score I have received, practice tests were consistently in the 507-509 range, and I was praying for that test...

Hi guys! I received my MCAT score today (6/1 exam) and got a 504 (129/125/125/125). I felt confident in the CARS and Psych sections so I am not sure why it didn't reflect in my score, but I know I am capable of something higher. My cGPA is 3.71 and sGPA is 3.75. My activities include research, a...

Incoming freshman desiring to review biology before taking intro bio in the fall. I hope to start the class as sharp as possibly, hopefully increasing my chances of an A. The last bio instruction I recieved was about 3 years ago so I would be basically taking intro bio in a rusty state. That...

Hi! So I'm currently a junior now in college but since I've changed my major to biology (to become a dentist) my sophomore year I still have more courses to take. Now my school is offering a dental hygiene program and I feel like if I join I'll have a better chance at: • graduating early...

Hi everyone, first time poster with a specific question: should I take this class at UCLA Extension this summer? Ok, now the necessary info. I am looking to apply to med school in June of next year. I graduated from Northwestern University in June 2014 with a BA in Economics, having also...

Hi everyone, first time poster with a specific question: should I take this class at UCLA Extension this summer? Ok, now the necessary info. I am looking to apply to med school in June of next year. I graduated from Northwestern University in June 2014 with a BA in Economics, having also...

Hi fellow postbaccs, I'm looking for any advice or suggestion on my postbacc plans About me: Age: 22 Background: Asian male, first-generation, family income below poverty line Undergrad: B.A. in Anthropology from a Top 10 Public U.S. University Cumulative GPA: 3.46 *major upward trend Science...

If anyone is feeling generous, I would really appreciate it if someone could take a look at my personal statement. Its been a tremendous struggle, and I am attempting to submit in a week.

Hi, I recently graduated from UCSD in biochemistry and cell bio with a gpa of 2.45 and a science gpa of 2.0 where I got a majority of Bs and Cs in my science classes. I talked to my counselor at school and they suggested that I try to go to do some volunteer work for a year and then consider a...

Hey everyone, This will be/is my second time applying. Last year I received 2 IIs and 2 WLs at DO programs. I had a 3.21 sGPA, 3.28 cGPA, and 500 MCAT. I have very unique, continuous ECs with different types of clinical exposure and volunteering with the underserved. I also have a compelling...

So I finished my first year of college and it was a sh*tshow. I have a cumulative 2.77 due to the biomedical engineering major I tried to pursue (meaning harder chemistry calc based, and harder physics) and I completely screwed myself I suppose. I got C+ when they should've been B's in the...

So, I received my score today and got a 496. Which I am well aware of is not a good score. My break down is as follows: Chem/ physics -124 CARS-122 Bio/Biochem-123 Psych/Soc-127 My GPA is about a 3.5 non science and 3.6 science. I am primarily interested in going D.O because my...

Hey all, I really need help deciding what I should do in the fall. I currently am working at the NIH as a postbac researcher. It is a great job, I am learning a lot, and I feel that staying here would be great. I will also be getting a first author publication, probably whether I leave here or...

I'd appreciate some comments/guidence on my current situation. I completely understand my stats, including how they would portray an applicant. Please note, I went through a family crisis that consumed every part of me during years 1-2 of undergrad. I'd be happy to share more privately. B.S. in...

Hey everyone, So I am actually thinking of applying to osteopathic medical school in the next few months and wanted to know your opinion and ask for advice. I graduated from luc with a bs in biology with a concentration in molecular biology. I graduated in 2015 with a 3.0 cumulative and...

Hi everyone, I am very fortunate to be accepted by a DO school as an international student but as time approaches to matriculation date, I am becoming more worried and stressed for leaving my mom alone with all the responsibilities while traveling abroad for a career I worked so hard for. If...

Hello! So this is my first post and I could really use the help. I just graduated in May with my BS in Public Health and am planning to go back to med school eventually, taking as much time as I need. I struggled a little in my first few years of undergrad and didn't do well in the few science...

Hi guys I really need some help, I feel so lost. From a young age the only thing I wanted to do was be a veterinarian and now it seems like that career path is dead and buried. All throughout my schooling I consistently performed at a high level (ie achieving “A”s) in order to make it into vet...

Hello! I just wanted a little guidance and input on my list of schools as far as where I have the best chance of getting in, along with strong clinical programs in fun locations that I would enjoy for the next four years. My DAT breakdown was AA22/CHEM24/BIO22/OCHEM22/TS22/QR20. My GPA is a...

Hello! I am looking to pre-write some of my secondaries, and I saw from previous years that a lot of schools include the "describe a challenge/how you overcame that challenge" question. My entire personal statement is about overcoming health and sports related challenges and the lessons I...

I am 28 with a wife and 2 year old child. I have a great job working in business development for a Futune 100 company. I have a B.S. Biblical Studies (2.83GPA), Master of Systems Engineering (3.86GPA), Graduate Certificat in Marketing from Harvard Extension and am three classes from a Master of...

It's been ages SDN, good to see you again. Coming back to these forums in my senior year as a pre-pharm, looking to glean some guidance from the depths of your ever-insightful wells of wisdom and guidance lol (but seriously, I remember some of you being quite articulate and pleasant from my...

Guys, what type of improvements did you make to get accepted the 2nd time to dental school? I kinda just wanna compare what I've done to the statistics of those who have gotten accepted on their 2nd try? Any advice? It would be much appreciated. Please help me out, I'm terrified!

Hey everyone new poster here! I wanted to get advice on how to study to improve my points on the new MCAT. I have the Next Step exams, Kaplan, and AAMC FL. My MCAT is on June 30th and I'm trying to get the most I can out of it. I have been studying alongside with classes and work for the past...

Hi everyone! I've been lurking around for a bit but made this account to get some advice from you all as I'm driving myself crazy with worry. I applied back for the 2016 cycle but got no interviews. I am positive that it was because of my GPA has I had a really tough transition to college and...

So I got a C in Physics I and I'm hoping for a B in physics II (grades are released on wed.) How bad is this? My first C, Btw.. The class just sucked honestly. I'm a hard worker and studied a ton but its one of those things that I struggled with... **Second time applicant to dental school this...

Hello All! This is my first post so I did my best to locate a thread before I posted but could not find anything. Let me know if this subject is located on another thread! So I was a collegiate football player and honestly only went to college because of this fact but was later injured and...

Hello, I just need some type of advice on what to do. I graduated from undergrad with BS in May 2014. I am now completing my MPH this coming May. I have decided to apply to medical school next summer (June 2018). Since I have now been away from the sciences that are on the MCAT for 3 years, I...

Hi! I'm trying to finalize my list of schools to apply to this cycle... just looking for some advice/honest critique of my school list. 3.7 GPA (Biology major with Chemistry minor, Honors in Chemistry, science GPA is roughly the same as cum GPA) MCAT= 511 (86th percentile). Breakdown of...

Hello all, I've tried my best to make sure that this isn't a repeat. Most similar threads seem to be in other fields than Psychology. I'm 26, and I graduated with a B.A. in Theatre in December of 2015. I was just recently rejected from the PhD program in Clin Psych at George Mason. It was...

Hello SDNers, Background: I've decided to apply MD this cycle, was MSTP in the past. Was waitlisted for WUSTL, Baylor, URochester, Emory, and UIC, but didn't get in previous cycle. I'm a little relieved though because I finished a masters during that application cycle and didn't see myself...

Hi Everyone, I am currently waitlisted at 3 schools, the only IIs I got out of 17 schools. I’m gearing up for a new cycle. I graduated from a small liberal arts school. I am currently on 3, going on 4 years out of college and working as a Research Associate in Boston and will hopefully have a...

I've been trying to figure out who I should ask for LOR's for this cycle, this is what I have so far: 1. Chemistry professor (taking the class now, on the path for an A) 2. Microbiology professor 3. My academic advisor 4. Cardiologist DO (shadowed for ~50 hours) 5. Orthopedic Surgeon DO (been...

Hi! I am in the process in narrowing down my school list and need some advice. Before I list my schools, here's a quick overview of my stats: 3.65cGPA/3.6sGPA (Biology major with chemistry minor, GPA will most likely increase by the time I apply in June) MCAT= 511 (86th percentile). Breakdown...

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Third Cycle. Have been working on improving my application substantially since the last time I applied. Undergrad over 5 years ago. CA/M/(URM UIM) Bio/Phil double major sgpa: 2.81 cgpa: 3.20 ggpa: 3.3 MCAT: 32, 35 (11/12/12) -both expired, 514 (128,127,130, 129) Last time I received 2 II -...