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1st attempt on MCAT: 27 (10/9/8) 2nd attempt a year later: 517 (130/126/130/131) cGPA: 3.59 sGPA: 3.65 Solid LOR's and EC's - research for 2 years w/ presentations at conferences, multiple strong clinical/volunteer experiences Background: Went to a small liberal arts college, played varsity...

Hi everyone, I'm hoping someone could understand my situation and provide advice. Due to a long history of financial hardship in my family, I can only apply to and realistically attend either the Kean University or Seton Hall University's Occupational Therapy programs in New Jersey. Because of...

Hello everyone, I'm currently an undergrad (going into 3rd year) at Temple University, PA. I don't know if this matter has been discussed or not but I have a HUGE concern on my undergrad science grades and GPA (see attachment). I know it doesn't look really good but should I retake Biology 1 and...

Hi guys, I am just wondering about my path for SMP. Currently, I have two choices. #1. I can finish the SMP in two years by taking out loan and apply after the first year after finishing 18 credit hours. This would make me take out a loan and pile up even more loan before medical school...

Hi everyone! I'm a reapplicant for the 2016-2017 cycle and wanted to know what you good people thought about getting a letter of rec from a PA. I've worked with two PAs for the last year and a half who know me well and have volunteered to write the letters if I asked. I know the letters would...

I am a rising senior with a 3.6 uGPA, 3.54 sGPA I also suffered poor grades my sophomore year first semester, but since then, it has been an upward trend. 503 MCAT: C/P 126, CARS 126, Bio 124, P/S 127 EC: vice president of health org, active member of a 5013c, president of religious group...

Hey everyone, Longtime lurker here that made an account because I'm unsure of what to do. I'm really interested in the field of psychiatry and really want to volunteer for a crisis hotline during my undergraduate studies. I tried searching for any opportunities near my area (I go to UCSD) but I...

Hello everyone, Fifth and final year of undergrad is underway in Philosophy... I've completed a year of gen. bio w/ lab, a semester of gen. physics (non-calc based) w/lab, and a semester of gen. chem w/lab, as well as Biostatistics. Also, I used to study Speech & Hearing Science before...

I'd like to lay out my case and maybe get some feedback on which direction I should take moving forward. One way or another I know my sGPA must (emphasis on must) improve. Disclaimer: Haven't taken my MCAT, but planning on dedicating a solid 3-4 months starting August and taking it in January...

Hi, I need help with preparing my list of medical schools to apply to. Currently my application states: 600+ hours as ER medical scribe, 120 hours as a Hospice volunteer, EMT experience. GPA cumulative is 3.2, MCAT 510. SC resident I have considered applying to: MUSC Indiana University...

Hi All, Some background on myself: I am a non-traditional pre-med student, age 27 and am currently a bio major. After working 6 years in marketing to support my wife through nursing school I have finally begun my journey towards my dream-becoming a physician. I just completed my second semester...

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Hello, since beginning undergrad I've been interested in MD/PhD, but due to the competitiveness of the MSTP programs I have always been concerned about the viability of these plans. Now that I'm applying in a month, I've done a lot of self reflection and I'm going to try to apply to some...

Hello (sorry for the long post) I need some advice So I honestly don't think I should of started college right away after high school because I was critically depressed because of a lot of personal medical issues I've had Anyway I went to community college cause I needed to be home because...

Hello (sorry for the long post) I need some advice So I honestly don't think I should of started college right away after high school because I was critically depressed because of a lot of personal medical issues I've had Anyway I went to community college cause I needed to be home because...

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I'm a waitlisted applicant for two programs at Georgetown: The MD PhD program, and their MD-only program. Does anyone here know if there is ever any movement on MD-PhD waitlists, or am I better off switching to the MD program to increase my chance of acceptance? I'm worried that while I am on...

GPA: 2.85 (both, and terrible I know) MCAT: 515 Phys: 127 Psych: 129 Bio: 129 Reasoning: 130 Major: Biochemistry (graduated May 2015, UIUC) Minor: Chemistry ECs & Volunteer Work: insignificant, unless you count the unverifiable. State: Illinois (and the Philippines) As you can see, I've...

Thanks in advance for the advice/suggestions! Personal Stuff: Asian, currently first-year grad student, applying this cycle (summer 2016) Grad School: MPH-Epidemiology, 4.0 GPA, UT School of Public Health, small scholarships recipient. Undergrad: Major: Biology, Minor: Business...

I know everyone writes their credentials on here and I've read some really good advice but nothing like my situation. I plan on applying for med schools DO or MD for the upcoming cycle. My overall gpa is a 3.1. My practice mcat scores are in the low 500's. I know alone those stats don't seem...

I know everyone writes their credentials on here and I've read some really good advice but nothing like my situation. I plan on applying for med schools DO or MD for the upcoming cycle. My overall gpa is a 3.1. My practice mcat scores are in the low 500's. I know alone those stats don't seem...

I'm in my P1 year of pharmacy school. It's going well grades-wise but my relationship is on the backburner. I do what I can but I have ADHD and studying/school is incredibly difficult for me to begin with and it seems like in order to do well and not fail out of school, the rest of my personal...

Just wondering.... For those who were able to get the PT degree before the DPT was the standard, if you had to go through it all again but instead had to pursue the DPT, and all the debt that came along with it, would you? Essentially, is the job worth the debt t comes with. Any and all replies...

Hi guys, I've been worrying myself sick knowing that applications are beginning to open in a few months, and I would just like your advice or words to help me out. I am currently getting ready to graduate from University of Indianapolis (Summa Cum Laude) anticipated overall gpa being a 3.86...

I'm a freshman at George Mason with a 4.0 GPA so far and I'm moving to North Virginia Community College Annandale because of financial complications for at least 2 semesters. Of course, after the 2 semesters at NoVa, I'd go back to George Mason. How bad would it be, disregarding grades because...

I'm just wondering if it would add up to my profile to make a medical social media page. It would be mainly about the progress of medicine these days, premed/med student motivation, etc. Considering I can get it to be popular, do you think admissions would see it as a plus having 25k+ followers...

just wondering if anyone could help me figure out how much financial aid I would be most likely to receive. I am In state Gpa 3.5 Science gpa 3.2 Parents make around 70 and 35 respectively I would be commuting (if that alters anything) Any help would be great thanks!

Hello everyone, Always thought I wanted to do PT, however looking at tuition costs, it doesn't seem sensible. 100k+ is like buying a house, and with cut reimbursements as well as other factors, idk if it is worth it. I am a junior exercise science undergrad, and could pursue clinical ex phys...

Ok so here is my story... 1. I am 23 years old. Have a 2.54 GPA So far the sciences I took were A&P 1 (got an A) A&P 2 (got an B Introductory to Chem (A) General Chem, my THIRD retake this semester (aiming for an A of course) 2. So i only have 67 credits and this semester I am taking 3...

I am 23 years old, american citizen but i have lived all my middle school/high school/university life in the middle east. So all my degrees are from there by accredited institutes. I got a double bachelor's degree in Finance and Economics with a GPA of 3.3 with no science background whatsoever...

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Hey all! I'm a longtime lurker on this site, and I just wanted to share where I am so far in the app cycle. I am hoping to gain some advice on how to proceed, so please bear with me as this post may be long! I applied this past cycle 2015-2016 with the following app: Residency: CA Stats...

Hi all. So a little background on me: I am currently an undergrad studying Business with a minor in health administration, and pre med as well, and am also a 68W (healthcare specialist aka medic) in the national guard with an infantry unit. By the time I graduate, my guard contract will be over...

Hello everyone. Reading other school lists, i've looked at them and thought "Geez, why are they so confused? Picking schools is not that difficult!" Well, now it's time to make my own list, and well, I understand now! I am hoping to get outsider feedback, and would very much appreciate thoughts...

So I'm on my OB rotation and the teaching has been subpar to say the least. A lady was in labor today and terrified about having a laceration so as she was pushing (2+ station) I was doing some posterior pressure with perineal massage. Now at this point it is just me and the labor nurses. The...

Im in achem and while the previous experiments have been individual labs, we are now doing group labs. The 2 other members are nice, but they keep on screwing up and causing us to start over or not finish in time. The first lab, one guy added in a wrong reagent (which he admits) in the middle of...

Hey everyone! I hope that this question is considered okay to post, and I apologize in advance for the length! I've been going back and forth between going to med school and grad school for a really long time (4+ years). There are aspects that I really like and enjoy for both, and things I'm...

Hi! I am wondering if anyone could offer me some advice or insight regarding choosing which OT program to attend. I interviewed and accepted a spot at Midwestern-IL. However, in the meantime I interviewed at Brenau and thought it went really well and just received an offer to interview at West...

I'll be graduating soon, and I know my application is gonna need some work. 3.5 cGPA 2.9 sGPA 513 MCAT Great EC and LOR (I'm not gonna list them all, but I can if needed) non URM (asian) disadvantaged I know I'm gonna need to do an SMP to even stand a chance at an MD so I was wondering which...

Hi there, I am hoping that current or graduated medical students could shed some light on UCI and UCSD - beyond what can be read on their websites. I am choosing between the two schools and having a hard time.. In the last couple years, all the major differences that I could identify have been...