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Hey everyone, need some advice. One summer I worked in my dads private practice. Is it ok to put this on my application in experiences section, or will it negatively effect me aka will admissions officers see me as privileged and thus be harder on me when reviewing my application?

I just had a professor read my final draft of my personal statement and she raised a potentially alarming issue that I hadn't even thought of. In my personal statement, I lead with a true story about an emergent situation that happened to me while I was on vacation. It does seem kind of crazy...

Hi everyone, I'm an Illinois resident attending a large Big 10 university looking to apply this cycle. So far I have 33 schools that I'm applying to (27 targets, 6 reach), and I'd like some advice on what schools I should add/delete from my list. I've got a GPA of 3.85c/3.83s with an MCAT of...

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Ok so I have a 3.9 cGPA and sGPA, I'm a Division I athlete, and I'm doing a very prestigious 10 week internship this summer where I will get a lot of hours shadowing and clinical experience, and the end goal is to do research and get at least 1 paper published in a medical journal. I also have...

Hi everyone, I just completed my first semester back to college in hope of moving onto medical school. Being a non-traditional student, there's always been a curiosity of how someone like myself appeals to the admission committees. I'm 29 and work full-time as a firefighter/EMT assigned to the...

Hello all, Does anyone know of any specific osteopathic school cut off values for the sections of the MCAT? As an example, would school "X" disqualify any applicant with an MCAT section score less than 125 for the new MCAT? Thanks

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...

Hey all, first time writing on here so please show some decency and care. I am a recent college graduate and have applied for the 2016 entering class. I have gotten rejected from most schools besides a few I interviewed at. I recently got accepted into Penn State Hershey but am still waiting to...

I would like to say thank you in advance for taking the time to read this. My current circumstance is the following: I have messed up in undergrad and currently have a 2.53 GPA. It was a combination of family problems, but I've learned to prioritize my career more than my family at this...

I'm looking for a PGY-1 preliminary position in an Internal Medicine Residency Program. I am a US Citizen-IMG. ACLS, BLS, PALS certified. Currently, I'm enrolled in online MBA and MPH programs. My USMLE scores are: 220, 230, pass, 214 all on the first attempt and within one year. Available...

Would love some input before I think about applying next cycle. I am a pacific islander/ white guy going to UCSD. I have always been a California resident. 3.75 science and cumulative GPA. 510 MCAT 100 hrs volunteering/shadowing in the Emergency Room, watching doctors and helping out with...

Hello! I am starting to seriously consider going to medical school in Ireland, but I am having a difficult time figuring out how I would apply. I have a dual American-Irish citizenship which makes this process slightly confusing. I moved to the US from Ireland when I was 4 and derived my...

Hello there, I just recieved my scores for the January MCAT, and I would like to see whether my application is at all competitive or acceptance worth for either Nova Southeastern University DO School, or LECOM DO school, both in Florida. Honors Biomedical Science Major My Overall GPA is: 3.83...

Hello everyone, My background: In early 2014, I was a junior when I took the MCAT and got an average 27 with a 6 on verbal, which bombed my score. I didn't apply to any school till 2016 application, last year. Although my resume is filled with research, clinical work, leadership and EMT stuff...

Hello, Is statistics required prior to applying to Dental school? Can I still apply without having already taken statistics? Should I be enrolled in the course in order to apply? Thank you

Hi guys. I'm totally type A and constantly worry about getting into grad school, even though I'm a Sophomore. I was wondering if you guys could give me some feedback if I could realistically get into a DPT program? I don't know who else to ask... School: Winona State University Major...

Hey guys, So here is my situation: -I am finishing up the last of my undergraduate work here at USC (also someone please tell me if I should make this more anonymous, everyone seems to do that here). I have 3.5 years of solid Alzheimer's research, 340 hours volunteering in the Cope "Clinical...

I am getting ready to apply to MD and DO school this upcoming cycle and would like some help on figuring out some schools I should apply to given my stats: State of Residence: Utah cGPA: 3.64 sGPA: 3.58 MCAT: 498 For the most part I have competitive ECs. I have a strong background in...

Hey, guys! I am getting more frustrated as the days go by, and I just don't know what to do anymore.. I was looking if someone can give me an idea of what might be going on here.. I applied this cycle but to 2 schools only.. Money was tight, and I didnt wanna apply to schools that i didnt really...

I'm currently a junior who will start the application process this summer. My dad is a general dentist and I have worked (for him) full time as an assistant during summer and winter breaks for the past two years. I haven't concentrated as much on shadowing since I have hundreds of hours at his...

So, I just found out that I was denied admission to OSU. I was also denied admission to CSU; which was partly expected considering I'm OOS. But, the rejection from OSU, my IS, really, really, really, bummed me out to say the least. I didn't even get so far as to have an interview... I wanted 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...

I have a few questions. My first semester freshman year was a fiasco....I dropped a class and made a 2.51 with a B in General Chemistry 1. Before that semester I got a MW for an intensive summer course. I suffer from post-concussive syndrome and that affected my first semester. Since then I...

Okay so this is the first time I'm using SDN please bare with me. I have multiple questions and my pre-health advisor seems to know less than me, therefore I am using this network to obtain some information. I am applying to Medical Schools in June 2016. I will be taking the MCAT in May 2016...

Is there any statistical data showing what percentage of students who label themselves "Pre Med" as a freshmen actually go on to become a doctor? Simply Curious. What do you guys think?

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...

*Hey everyone, this is my first thread/post on this website, and I just want to say thanks for the awesome website. This website has been helpful in regards to the medical school application process and so forth.* I am debating on whether or not I should use my Pre Med committee when submitting...

My scores were: Bio: 300 Chem: 330 O. Chem: 310 Reading: 310 Physics: 300 QR: 310 AA: 310 TS: 310 My GPA is about 3.2 cumulative and science. However, I have A LOT of extracurricular activities and shadowing experiences. Over 100 hours shadowing optometry, and 7 different extracurricular...

Hello All, There have been a few similar threads to this, but nothing too helpful or recent, so I am trying it again.... I just got married after completing my secondaries and registering for one interview date. I have not yet changed my name on my social security card or drivers license to...

I'm new to SDN so bear with me :) So I already graduated from undergrad this past May, and I'm in the process of sending back my secondaries. My overall GPA is 3.52 (grades had been improving since freshman year and my last semester of undergrad was a 4.0 GPA). I have taken the new MCAT and the...

Hey everyone, I'm looking for information on whether various medical schools will view me as in-state or OOS. I went to high school in Missouri. My parents are divorced and my mom lives and works in California. My dad lives and works in Missouri. I'm now a third year undergrad in California...

Howdy SDN, I have not seen Texas A&M c/o 2020 veterinary applicants thread yet. Thought it would be good to start one so we can ask questions/share info regarding the application process. This is my third time applying to TAMU, the first time I was outright rejected, second time I was wait...