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Hi, first thread on SDN. Is it good advice to apply to some "reaches" as well as some "fallback options"? Or should I stick to schools that are in my range? Also, I'd like advice on the schools I'm thinking of applying to. Please tell me if I'm shooting too low or too high. White, cGPA 3.58...

Current GPA sits at a good 3.28, SGPA 3.25. I did an internship at a dental office for a semester and currently hold an officer position in 2 organizations. I also work. Have over the minimum 100 hours for both shadowing & volunteering hours. I honestly don't think I'll get an A in any of my...

To any ADCOM members, Pre-Med Advisors, Doctors, Med students, etc. who have experience reading personal statements for medical school: think back to specific statements that have stood out to you, either for good or bad reasons. What about those letters made them stand out? What did the writer...

Hey guys, Im new to SDN. I recently received my MCAT scores and got a 503 :/ not what I wanted but I plan to continue this cycle of applications. I am a student athlete, founding president of the largest honor society at my college, phlebotomy licensed GPA is 3.8 California Resident. I would...

Honestly should i apply..? I have money to apply to 18 schools, I’ll have a 3.3oGPA, and a 3.05 science. I started with a 2.3GPA so the last 2 years i have a strong upward. I have a 21 AA, and idk if i should even apply this June. I have 130 hours shadowing, and 180+ hours volunteering. Strong...

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I'm undocumented student without DACA. Is it possible to apply for dental school with my status. I just got my bachelors and try to take DAT, but I don't know if I'm even allowed to apply for dental school??? (I could not apply for DACA program since I came to here at 18)

If anyone knows of an in person MCAT study group or session near northern virginia that doesn't cost a gazillion dollars please suggest it to me. It will be much appreciated. I am gonna start studying for the MCAT soon and attend one of these classes to serve as a review before I take the exam...

Hi, I would like to know the likelihood of me getting interviews and getting into schools. I went to a community college for my first two years and finished my last two years of undergrad at a university. I have a degree in biology. My cGPA is 3.85 and my sGPA is 3.80. My MCAT is 512. I have 250...

Hello, I am a senior in high school. GPA is 3.73/4.00 SAT I is 1420 Math 710 Eng 710 Total: 1420 I got lower than 600 on both Math II and Chem so I will not be submitting those. Could I still get in... I am interested in UOP's accelerated predental program.

Hi Friends, Wanted to get your opinion as I start the wonderfully arduous processes of prepping my app for next cycle. My university (graduated in 2016) offers alumni the opportunity to apply for their pre-health committee in which current or prior students earn a committee letter at the end of...

I have decided to relay my experience with USF CoP to potential students and list reasons for not going to this institution. 1.) Projects that have nothing to do with clinical decisions. Most of these projects include making ridiculously themed videos that have maybe 10 seconds of valuable...

Hello, This is my first time posting here, for the past month or so I've absorbed as much information from this forum as I can get my hands on. My mind is still jumbled and I could use the advice of people who have gone through the application process... so here goes my long post Last year I...

Hi everyone, I got 3.76 undergrad GPA (3.89 science GPA). My first two years weren't stellar but I got a 4.0 my last two years. And 512 MCAT: Chem: 127 CARS: 125 Bio: 130 Pscyh: 130 I have completed 4+ years of research (4 years in one lab, and other labs in the summers) and have won the top...

hi, I am an undergrad student in Alabama. I plan to apply to at least 20 med schools (there are four in AL). I am wondering what would be other good ones to apply to out of state that do not give preference to their in state applicants??? I am open to MD and DO suggestions thanks.

I haven't seen anything around about UH Hilo lately and I was wondering if anyone else plans on applying to this school or has already applied and are waiting for an invite? And maybe stats?

I have cGPA 3.50 and sGPA 3.41 with new MCAT score of 516. I got into Tufts MBS program but I am still uncertain on whether this would help me. I would like any advise on whether this SMP is worth it for me. I personally want to get into mid-tier school (like George Washington). Is that...

cGPA 3.92 sGPA 3.83-3.88 ish (quickly calculated) 511 MCAT I'm a rising senior (hoping not to take a gap year, but let me know if I should strengthen my app more) I'm a URM (black) & state school 400 hours volunteer tutoring in underserved community 250 hours volunteering/raising money for...

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 I'm re-applying to dental schools this cycle and wanted to apply to a ton of schools this time around just to be safe. I've got 21 schools that I was going to apply to but I feel like I should widdle it down a bit, don't wanna spend too much money applying. My GPA is 3.89 overall, sGPA 3.82...

Hey everyone, I just received my MCAT scores today: Chem/Phys: 128 CARS: 128 Bio/Biochem: 127 Psych/Soc.: 124 :( Total: 507 I'm trying to decide if I should retake? I planned on applying to both MD and DO schools. That 124 in Psych/Soc looks pretty bad i.m.o. but I wanted to get some input...

Hey there So I just finished out my freshman year with the following grades: Semester 1 = 3 A's, 1 B, 1 C Semester 2 = 5 A's, 1 B Total = cGPA is 3.6 I'm scared that I will not be able to maintain good grades as I advance to the upper level courses (especially since I'm taking Ochem next...

Hi everyone! I'm looking for some help narrowing down/revising my current list of schools to apply to this cycle. Most of my decision making thus far has been based on location, as I want to stay in the northeast. I've also weeded out schools that have low OOS acceptance rates. Details: Top 10...

I am currently a Junior, but very behind on my pre-reqs but I hope to matriculate into Med School in Fall 2019. In order to do so, what is the LATEST date I can take my MCAT? I'm trying to decide if I should rush and finish the rest of the pre reqs and take the MCAT ASAP to try to matriculate...

Hello! I took the DAT back in February and scored: AA: 20 TS: 22 BIO: 23 GC: 21 OC: 21 RC: 21 PAT: 18 QR: 16 :confused: Not too happy with my PAT and especially my QR score. My oGPA is 3.8 and sGPA is ~3.65. I am in the midst of making of list of schools to apply to and wasn't sure how many I...

I am a 3rd year graduating CA resident with a degree in biology and minor in public health (GPA: 3.75/MCAT: projected 513 average). I have a good amount of EC's both clinical (hospital intern) and non-clinical (mentor for high school students, camp counselor for fostered youth program, global...

Hi guys and gals, first post here. I wasn't planning on applying until next cycle (graduate in the fall) but a close friend in podiatry school informed me that a lot of schools had a lot of open seats still. Because of this hes suggesting i apply for this cycle. Isn't it kind of late for this...

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So here are the facts: I'm a senior majoring in biochemistry. I always wanted to apply to med school but my hesitation is my GPA. Right now I have a 3.65 overall. The reason that it's so low is because I was originally majoring in biomedical engineering. Fall semester of my sophomore year, I...

I am currently a 2nd year undergrad getting ready to transfer to a 4 year university. I'm applying for scholarships and need of them I can get! I'm not sure what colleges look for when it comes to scholarship candidates, so if someone would be so gracious to help me out I would so much really...

My freshman year my brother passed away, which had a negative impact on my GPA. I have had an upward trend, but am concerned that my science GPA is so low. I am a first generation student, received the Pell Grant, and grew up/ live in a rural area. This is my first cycle applying to both MD and...

I am looking to apply to UIC in Chicago and their deadline is November 15th and Midwestern University in Illinois and their deadline is January 1st, 2017. Is it too late to apply?

So, my father was very ill throughout my senior year so I was unable to take my MCAT until August 4. He passed away in July and I took the MCAT one week after because I had no other option. I just received my score and am devastated because I did so bad. I have a 3.8 GPA and a 3.89 science GPA...

Could someone please help me regarding this! Im an Indian Dental student, and Im really keen on answering the NBDE part one soon. What are all the procedures I'll have to follow inorder to apply? The instructions have been given in the guide but, i just felt it would be way more helpful to know...

Could someone please help me regarding this! Im an Indian Dental student, and Im really keen on answering the NBDE part one soon. What are all the procedures I'll have to follow inorder to apply? The instructions have been given in the guide but, i just felt it would be way more helpful to know...

I am a Canadian student applying American medical schools. AMCAS cGPA = 3.93 sGPA = 3.91 MCAT = 515 (94%) (PC 129/CARS 128/BIO 130/PS 128) Work/Activities: One summer of research International volunteer medical trip Have worked in a radiology and endocrinology...

I am a biochemistry major and will be a senior at a top 40 liberal arts school with a 3.87 cum gpa and 3.84 science gpa. I am in an honor society and have earned dean's list every semester. My MCAT scores were: 130 bio/biochem, 124 CARS, 130 chem/phys, and 127 psych/soc = 511 overall (86th...

I just finished my senior year with a 3.87 cumulative gpa and a 3.92 science gpa. Graduating with 2 business degrees and. Got a 511 on my MCAT 129/125/129/128, My CARS section was my weakest by far but I can't help it. Have a four years of research in psychology, a summer at NIH, and lab...

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I currently hold a 3.43 oGPA and a 3.21 (could be 3.25 after this summer) sGPA. I am not a science major, however I've taken all of the basic requirements in addition to anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry. I have 10 withdrawals on my transcript over a six year undergraduate span, hence why...