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Hey guys, I am struggling to make a proper decision in regards to my career path. I will be a fourth year in the fall, and in order to apply this cycle I need to take my MCAT soon and apply (probably late, which will make my chances much slimmer). I was recently diagnosed with ADHD, and up...

I'm taking the MCAT on June 30th and won't get my results until the end of July. The earliest I think I can get my application in is by mid-august assuming everything else works out. Would it be worth it to apply this cycle? Would there be any cons to applying late? I also dropped the ball on...

Especially for schools you weren't able to visit before applying, how did you know the program would be a good fit? Which factors did you weigh more heavily when choosing where to apply and/or where to accept?

Hi everyone, so I've seen from different threads a few posts saying to apply to 20 or so schools but I wasn't so sure as to why that is the best number to apply to. I have created a list of schools that I would be happy going to (MD/DO) and I have around 30 or so schools that I would be...

Hello all, I am currently a junior at an Arkansas public university. I am a Biomedical Biology major and took 18 hours every semester which has put me very far ahead, so I also am working towards a Psychology Minor. I have 2 semesters left and plan on taking my MCAT this summer. I currently...

Question rephrased: For a grouping of schools with similar MCAT/GPA medians, which is most likely to accept a single applicant? Question specifics - Measuring relative competitiveness of schools with acceptance stats: which is better, all else being equal, when making school selectivity...

hello! I took the DAT in January 2018. I studied during the summer of 2017, but was quick to forget most of the information during the semester. I then studied for about 3 weeks during winter break and took it the beginning of January. I am not content with the score I earned, and want to...

Hi Everyone! I am unsure if I should apply now but I am thinking of writing my personal statement and not sure how to go about it. I feel as if I want to be genuine and how my experiences have made me who I am but not sure if it has made me want to be a doctor. I was sexually assaulted as a teen...

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Hello everyone! This is my first post:) I recently ran into a dilemma. After graduating high school, I applied and was accepted to an early acceptance program to a medical school in my state. What this basically means is that if I kept a certain GPA and met the required MCAT score, I would be...

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Hello, this is my first post on SDN and I'm interested to see the responses. I am currently a junior at a public university in Arkansas. I am looking at taking the MCAT this upcoming summer and having my application sent in shortly after. I play college football, have pretty strong volunteer...

Hi all, I have been anxiously waiting to hear ANYTHING back from Rosalind Franklin and wanted to know if anyone knows when the last interview is and when you would get an invite. My application was verified August 8th. The last email I received from them was September 25th saying that my...

Hi! I couldn't find a preexisting thread for Georgetown SMP 2018-2019 class applicants, so I thought I'd make one. I applied 10/14 and my application was marked complete 10/18. On Nov 1st I got an email saying my application was under review and I should receive a response in 2-3 weeks. My...

I took the MCAT on August 20, 2016. I am planning to apply in June 2018 for the 2018-2019 application cycle. I read that schools want you to have taken the exam within 3 years of your expected matriculation date (I have also seen policies that say it needs to be within 3 years of applying)-- if...

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So, I am applying within the next week-two week and super nervous. My GPA isn't the best, and re-taking my OAT's in December, (but applying before I retake and just sending them over when finished). So I was wondering what everyone's GPA and OAT scores were that got an interview so I can compare...

I could use as much help as I can get, thanks everyone!! So, I'm currently in my last year in my undergrad in Ontario,Canada and my GPA isn't the absolute best.. but could be worse. I am planning on applying to Optometry school this year for the September 2018 year, and I know the registration...

I could use as much help as I can get, thanks everyone!! So, I'm currently in my last year in my undergrad in Ontario,Canada and my GPA isn't the absolute best.. but could be worse. I am planning on applying to Optometry school this year for the September 2018 year, and I know the registration...

Hello! I am currently a 4th year student studying in Canada. I've sent in my application to OptomCAS recently and my stats are pretty good. However, I have next to no optometry related experience. I have not volunteered for an optometrist before and do not have much exposure to the field other...

Okay, I'll save you guys some time and just break down the worst case scenario here - I just found out that 3 of my non-moving violations from Feb. 2015 are *not* misdemeanors (great news), but am worried that since they will still show up on a background check I will either need to disclose...

Just curious to see how many schools you all have applied to! I applied to both doctorate and masters (had aid in paying for application fees). Total cost after transcripts, GRE scores, and application fees was about $1,050.

Does anyone plan on applying to Elmhurst for the coming 2018-19 year? The official post on ACOTE says they were denied accreditation because they failed to uphold to the curriculum standards, and the Elmhurst website states that they expect to receive accreditation for students who begin in the...

I know that research looks good on a medical school application, but my research does not really have much to do with medicine or the human body. I study the algal blooms (dinoflagellates, diatoms, etc.) at different salinity levels amongst other things. Would this be acceptable? I do work in a...

Hey everyone. I am currently getting ready to apply to PT schools this upcoming cycle and could use as much feedback as possible. *This post may be long, I apologize in advance* GPA: - Cumulative = ~3.44 (I took two classes again during my four years, and my unofficial transcript doesn't...

Hi everyone, I was just wondering if anyone had any suggestions as to what schools I should look at given the following stats: cGPA - 3.3 sGPA - 3.2 MCAT - 520 (131/130/132/127) I've got a little over 1000 hours of clinical experience as an ER tech, EMT experience, research experience, and...

Hello! So basically I am hoping to apply to both M.D. and D.O. schools this summer, but I was just wondering if I could get some advice/insight on the timeline of my application. So some background: I just recently graduated this May with a degree in cell biology and neuroscience and a minor...

I'm an Kansas resident, but I have family and have lived in Texas for a significant part of my childhood. I wanted to apply via TDMSAS, but have been struggling to finish my Optional Essay and Personal Characteristic Essay. Would it still be too late to apply to Texas schools? For reference, my...

Hey guys, I need some help finalizing my school list. Would appreciate some advice cGPA:3.7 sGPA: 3.6 (Strong upwards trend) MCAT: 511 (126/127/127/131) Research: Work in two labs for a year (biology and psychology). Been in a summer research internship out of state. May publish before...

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Hi everyone!! I'm currently a rising junior at my university right now. My major is Pre-dental/Dental Hygiene, which is pretty cool major because not only do I graduate a semester earlier than I normally would (Dec 2018 vs. May 2019), but once I graduate, I'll be eligible to take the boards to...

Hello everyone. I realize that there are different difficulties of DAT's and different averages from year to year. I was just wondering if anyone knew roughly how many problems you could miss per section and still clear a 19 in a section on the DAT. I take my DAT in 3 weeks. I would like to make...

Hi, I graduated two years ago with my BS. I have been taking additional classes with the aim of improving my overall GPA. In total, I've secured an additional 36 units post-undergrad with a GPA of 3.9. I was recently turned down for several post-bac programs. My application (outside of my...

I've compiled my list of schools to apply to this upcoming cycle and did the math on what it's going to cost me, and...it's a lot. I'd love cut the number down if it's a possibility but I don't want to negatively affect my odds of getting in somewhere. Is 20 schools over the top or does that...

Which medical schools will be best for you? How should you go about selecting the medical schools to apply to? These are two of the most important and strategic questions you’ll have to answer during the application process. These decisions will directly impact how you navigate the med school...

Hello everyone, I am an IMG looking at the possibility of applying to the 2018 Match. I graduate medical school this May. I have not taken any USMLE exams yet, so bare with me please. Possible Scenario: - I miraculously manage to take Step 1 by late July/early August (and get a score before...

Hey folks after seeing how many credits I will have after this semester, 91, I have decided to throw in an application to dental school a year early. I will be earning my B.S. Biology degree before potentially matriculating. I attend a pretty well respected private school located in Texas known...

Hey all, I'm applying this upcoming cycle and I'm figuring out which schools to rule out. I'm a Washington resident, 3.7 oGPA (significant positive trend), 3.85 sGPA, 100+ shadowing, 700-800 volunteer hours, etc. Haven't taken the DAT yet. I'll be applying to a lot of Western US schools, along...

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