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I am Canadian- my MCAT scores just came out at a 518- 130/128/129/131 I know CARS is a bit low but I'd still like to think I could? try for some of the top 5 unis like Hopkins or Stanford. My gpa is 3.89 and I have a publication along the way. What schools should I try for?

How long does it take for your application to be verified? Do you get a notification when that happens?

So I recently switched over to dental school. I have gotten my one science letter of recommendation but my second professor retired and I am unable to reach him about the letter he promised to write me :(. So i am searching for another science professor but I was never that close to any of my...

Hi all, So, i am in a bit of a pickle... I have submitted my application awhile ago to OSU (whose deadline is Oct 1). I also sent my transcripts awhile ago but everyone's worse fear happened to me, and they got lost in the mail. So I had to resubmit them, this time i did it electronically. I...

Non traditional MD/PhD applicant coming from a BS/MS program in bioengineering. I did 2 years of undergrad/grad research I’m the same lab resulting in some abstracts and posters. Then I got a job as an R&D engineer at a ****ty medical device start up (part of my motivation for applying to...

I've answered all the other questions on the application for this Pharm. School Liaison position, but this question absolutely lost me. What ideas are there for such a simple and straightforward rank? Does anyone have any ideas? Anything would be great lol.

So I got an F in one of my prerequisites, and on the transcript it doesn’t count towards my GPA. There are no points assigned to it (no 0.000). The replacement grade shows up below it and has quality points assigned. Will med school put the F into my GPA even though it doesn’t count for anything...

Hi, everyone. I'm currently a sophomore at the University of Pittsburgh. So far, my classes are going well, and I think I have a solid plan for extracurricular activities, but I would like an outsider's opinion. Here are the 15 activities I have, or plan to have, by the end of my college...

Hi all, Is submitting a primary application at the end of September too late? The deadlines for schools are November/ December. I know the verification process takes ~6wks at this time. If a deadline is December 1st. Does that mean I have to submit by AT LEAST October 15th to get the...

Hey guys, So, I just realized that PTCAS says that you must compose your essay "without personal assistance from others." What does this mean? I can't have somebody review my essay to fix grammatical errors? The word 'Assistance' is so vague. Thank you

PGY-2 here, have completed about 2.5 months of PM&R now and am feeling more comfortable with the flow of the rehab hospital, the material (as much as I can at this point), etc. I don't know which area of PM&R I want to practice for sure but am leaning towards outpatient of some kind, be it...

Hello, I am a nontraditional student looking to apply to medical school in the coming years. I was originally undecided after highschool and decided to attend a local state university part time while I explored my options. After three semesters I withdrew. I completed 32 credits with an...

Hey guys, There is a question on many PT applications that asks what type of diversity I can bring to their school. Being a white American male, I found this question difficult to answer at first. But I thought, maybe I could talk about how I majored in cellular and molecular biology, and...

Anyone that has recently got their app verified willing to share their submit date? Looking for an idea of how long the process is taking currently.

Hello! Do schools that are more well-known or more prestigious generally provide better training and job outlook than less prestigious schools? Examples of more well-known/prestigious schools I’m talking about are UCLA, USC, WashU, etc.; and less prestigious schools are schools such as Cal...

This is kind of a stupid question but can you submit your OAT score after the application deadline? For example, deadline UMSL is in January. If I submit my application before January can I take my OAT for that school in February? Or does EVERYTHING have to be final before then including scores...

Dear all who can help, It might be a rare case where I delay my Step 1 exam, but this is my situation. I am an IMG, graduate of 2015, done step 2 ck and cs and passed 1st attempt, and had some problems that made me delay taking step 1 till the 27th of august, my step 2 ck score is high, I have...

Hello! With regards to adding more experiences to our application, how are schools notified about them? I know AADSAS will formally notify schools about any academic updates, but is this the same case for new experiences (e.g. getting a new job at a dental office, attending a conference, etc.)...

Will it look better on my application or do they solely focus on your prerequisites? I am about to start my minor in psychology this semester, but I am very nervous that I will not be able to keep my GPA up. Will having a minor give me a edge off of the other applicants?

Hello this is my first time posting on SDN. I'm a sophomore Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major (current GPA: 4.0) at a small liberal arts college, what I do: this is my second semester researching in a computational chemistry lab I am a volunteer ESL (English as a 2nd language) teacher...

Hey everyone! I am applying this cycle (submitting my app here soon). I was just wondering if anyone in here has applied, interviewed, or been accepted to Keck School of Medicine and would be willing to talk to me about the school, your application, and the interview! I really really want to go...

Hello, I was wondering if it would hurt me to upload a reference from a former employer that's not in the PT field. I worked in a kitchen for years and started when I was in high school. I was a cook and shift supervisor for 4 years total, and I worked under the head chef which I've known for a...

Will be applying next summer (2019). Advice on weaknesses I can fix during this time and WHERE SHOULD I APPLY? GPA: 3.89 research: ~2000 hrs volunteering: ~270 hrs ranges from hospice - intensive care unit - poverty alleviation shadowing: 50 hrs ec: teaching and vice president of student...

Hello everyone! As I continue through this grueling medical school application process I ran into a little conflict. I just recently became a volunteer for New York Cares, a non-profit organization that allows you to sign up for multiple events in the cities and contribute to serving those in...

I was looking online and it wont let me see what dates are available without paying. I wanted to see when the tests were available before I paid, is anyone aware of a website that allows for this?

I am an FMG. I graduated first week of July 2018. My internship doesn't start until December or maybe even February depending on the placement. That's how it is in my country. So now I'll have a good 5-7 months gap in my CV. Is this considered a gap for US residency program directors? Since I...

So I am a student at Drexel University, and for anyone that doesn't know, this is a co-op school (similar to NortheasternU). I am on a 5-year undergraduate program with 3, 6-month long cycles of co-ops each. Basically, I am alternating being in classes for 6 months with being on a co-op for 6...

I am applying to the early decision program at Auburn's Harrison School of Pharmacy. I submitted my application on July 19. However, one of the three schools I attended as an undergrad has given me a very hard time about sending my transcripts. They just sent my transcript yesterday and they...

Hi there, I'm seeking friendly advice from people who have considered both MD and MD/PhD programs. Before you jump on me for not knowing if I want to do a dual degree or not and telling me I can't do it halfheartedly...I know. That's why I'm here. A bit about me: I've been pre-med since high...

1. How would medical schools view an applicant (in regards to first time applicant, re applicant, and future medical student looking to match) that decided to withdraw their application before going to the II? 2. If I received an acceptance at my state school early this winter and decided this...

Hello all! Struggling on some of the supplemental essays... Having a hard time with the significant impact and odds against me situation ones. It’s suprisingly hard to think of responses Wondering if anyone else could shed some light on what they wrote about

Hello fellow pre-dentals, I just completed my application with the submission of my DAT scores (20AA/18TS (20Bio/19Orgo/16GenChem/19QR/22PAT/24RC). I applied to 9 schools and UMD was honestly one of my top choices because of the price and how practical it is. They, however, emailed...

Both my father and aunt were accepted to dental school before graduating college. I was just wondering if I have all of my pre-requisite classes done and have taken the DAT is it worth applying early? Also if so, what sort of stats would I need/be most ideal? I just don't see the point in...

So I recently decided optometry was the right field for me. I had been pursuing pharmacy first then medical school. I have a 3.9 gpa and I am going to start studying for the OAT soon. I have been working as a pharmacy technician for the past 3 years. I know I have to shadow optometrist but other...

Hey everybody, hope your application process is going well! I'm a little bit confused on what happens after I submit my application and was wondering if somebody could clear that up for me. So I've submitted my application, all my transcripts have been received, all my observation hours...

So I've submitted primaries to 30 MD and 6 DO schools. I've pretty much received secondaries for all of them minus 2 or 3. I probably should have thought this through earlier but I'm realizing how expensive it is to submit secondaries and I'm looking to cut down my list. Given my 509...

Hey guys, I didn't see a thread for this school specifically yet, so I decided to create this one! Link to interview prep: University of California San Francisco School of Dentistry Interview Feedback ----> Be sure to give feedback on your interview to help future applicants! :) *edited by...

Hi, I submitted my primary for verification a week ago, so its still in the works. I was speeding in vermont during a road trip and got a criminal citstion to go to court for excessive speeding. Ive tried to explain my case to the state attorney on how i regret my actions, understand why they...

I have a question about how to word an experience on my application. I have spent this summer at a family practice where I assist the nurses in taking vitals, discussing care with the doctors, taking phone calls, etc. I’ve aquired about 150 hrs at the office but don’t know what to classify them...

I am a non-traditional applicant, and have been working as an engineer in Ohio until I get my MCAT score up to make myself a competitive applicant. I wanted to ask if anybody on here has any experience with the Texas Medical and Dental Schools Application Service. I have been looking to...