atlantic bridge program

Hi! I’m looking into applying but I’m struggling to find any solid information on applying as someone with my background. I’m a non traditional applicant — I have an undergraduate degree in genetics & genomics and a masters in medical sciences from two US universities. I took the MCAT in 2021...

Hello! I am an incoming DEM 1st Year student in UCC looking for accomodation in Cork, preferably near Brookfield Health Sciences Complex (as that is where most my classes will take place). I was rejected from On-Campus housing, so I am struggling to find somewhere to live in the duration of the...

Hi pre-meds! I know its a little early, but I wanted to start a thread for the 2022 medicine intake through Atlantic Bridge. Please share a little bit about yourself, your stats, ECs, what schools you're applying to (length of program) etc. It would be nice to get connected with all of you :)...

I just recently heard back, and was wondering if anybody else has too! :)

Hi everyone, I just finished my second year of undergrad. I had an extremely rough first year due to mental illness, so my cGPA is not the best (2.94). My second year only GPA is a 3.5. I am not the best at science, I have always had to work very, very hard to understand the concepts. My major...

Hey everyone - I couldn't find a thread for people who applied this year to Irish dental schools, so I thought I'd create one! In case anyone was curious, I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts and Science in Neuroscience and Psychology from the University of Guelph this past June. I applied to...

Hello, I was hoping to get some advice on writing the personal statement for the Atlantic Bridge program. The topic is "Why I would be an asset to the medical school and the medical profession". I'm not sure how to respond to how I would be an asset to the school. Any ideas on what they're...

Hello Everyone! I couldn't find a 2019 thread for the Atlantic Bridge so I am starting one :) List your stats, which schools you're applying to, etc. here for advice! Country of Origin: Schools applied to: First choice: GPA: EC: MCAT: Other comments:

(Not sure if this thread will take, but here's to hoping it catches on and becomes official!) Since applying through AB and being accepted to NUIG, I've seen several students looking for advice and more information on what the chances are of them getting accepted to Irish medical schools. It...

Hello, first thank you for clicking on this thread. Now to start, I am in my Sophomore year of university and have become interested in applying to all of the 5/6 year Atlantic Bridge Schools. The reasons are personal and of no concern in this thread. However I was wondering if someone would be...

I am currently a sophomore who is applying to the Atlantic Bridge program for the upcoming year, and I'm wondering if anyone can give me some insight into my chances of admission? My high school stats were eh - 3.3 cumulative. I turned things around my freshman year and ended with a 3.78 GPA...

Hi everyone!! This is super early but I decided to make a thread for those who plan on applying to the Atlantic Bridge dentistry programs for 2018. I'm waiting patiently awaiting for the applications come out so I can start it! Please add to the discussion if you plan on applying, and any...

Hey everyone, Quick bit about me. 3.6 GPA/ 22 f graduating in 2018. I go to Cal and am currently studying Political Science with a focus on International Relations. I have not taken any pre-med classes (Chem, etc) but am extremely interested in going to medical school after I finish my...

Hey guys, i am planning on applying to the six year program from canada and i am wondering if they weigh science marks more than other marks. I have a 93% in biology, 90% in chemistry, 90% physics, but 75% in advanced functions and about a 74% in english. I am currently doing my co-op at the...

Hi guys, I've been lurking on this site for about 2-3 years now, and have always valued the interest members have in helping each other and in offering advice. As such, I finally summoned the courage to post my own case here in the hopes of getting some much-needed advice. To make a long story...

I am a 16 year old American entering my senior year of high school, looking at colleges now. Little bit of background, I am half Indian, and look it (I don't know if that would be an issue). I know basic High school French, and English is native. Grades-wise, I am competitive for the top caliber...

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...

Hi everyone! I sincerely apologize if this has been hashed out already...I'm a long time lurker, but only just created an SDN account. I have a bachelor's degree and am currently finishing up my master's. I have a few years of work experience under me and I'm looking to enter medical school in...

Hello, I am applying to Irish med schools for the 2016 entry. I am done with the application, personal statement. However, I am stuck on a decision. I took MCAT in September of this year and got 493 (which I believe hovers around old 21-22) but I am now planning to give it in January as well as...