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    Withdrew from MD Program in 2nd year

    Hello, I hope you are all doing well. I'm new to SDN but I could use some help and guidance at this time. I recently left medical school in my second year just a quick background about me: BA in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (3.2 GPA) MS in Biomedical Science (3.0 GPA) MCAT: 501...
  2. S

    How to get into a US medical school with bad grades?

    I’ve attended a US accredited 4 year university but had to drop out because of family financial reasons/a tragedy happened in my life. My grades were perfect for the first two years of schooling, I was on the deans list for maintaining >3.8 GPA. suddenly my grades dropped in my last 1.5 years at...
  3. H

    Wait a years and reapply to US or go to the carribeans

    Took the MCAT once and did terrible (486). Studying to take it again in June (it feels impossible) but got acceptance to SGU which allows me to start this August. I’ve applied to other US schools and did not get in anywhere which is not a surprise considering my MCAT score. Didn’t do too well in...
  4. M

    Gap Year Advice

    Hi! I just graduated college, I ended with a cGPA of 3.36 and sGpa of 3.2 Now I know my stats aren't amazing, but I would rather focus on the mcat so that's why I didn't really consider doing a PostBacc since I know I am the type of student who can't do classes and mcat prep all the same time...
  5. H

    MD, DO or Caribbean?

    Hey everyone, i’m new on the forum and was just wanting some advice regarding my chances and where I should apply. GPA at time of applying will be 3.2-3.35, MCAT 515, I have 4 letters of rec from 4 MD’s, volunteering with multiple organizations, I do have hospital volunteering, however, when I...
  6. U

    Non-US IMG 2019 match Thread!!!!(IM,FM,NEURO)

    Hey Guys!!! NRMP opens in a month! Let's stay together.
  7. NeuroNerdMD

    Stats of Direct Accept vs CFP for SGU

    Hi everyone! For those of you who were accepted to SGU, I was hoping you could list your stats? Were you accepted directly or asked to complete MSAP or CFP? I'm mostly looking for MCAT scores, but if you have your cGPA, sGPA, and/or post-bacc GPA feel free to post those too! Thanks!
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    Caribbean Matriculate for January 2019 while applying to US Fall 2019

    If I were to apply to US medical schools in this cycle (admission for Fall 2019), then attend a Caribbean medical school in January 2019, and dropout of the Caribbean, if I get accepted into a US medial school for Fall 2019, could I just never disclose the fact I went to Caribbean and dropped...
  9. R

    SGU 5 year MD program

    Hey Guys! Anyone here aware of the 5 year MD program at SGU? Anyone been enrolled in one? What's the application timeline? Thanks
  10. S

    Ross or SGU

    Greetings fellow SDN members, I have researched a good amount of posts regarding this topic here and in other well known forum sites. This has provided me with a good amount of information belonging to a time span of about 14 years (2003 to 2017) ranging from how class sizes have gone up...
  11. Mister Significant

    Carribean Experiences??

    So I'm at my last year of College. I'm sitting around a 3.3ish GPA. (I was a transfer so I haven't done the math on all my courses combined). I am currently taking Organic Chemistry 1 and plan on taking Organic Chemistry 2 in the Winter semester to finish it my pre-med requirements. I have...
  12. Mister Significant

    Advice

    Hey guys, I'm looking for some advice regarding my journey to MD/DO school... I currently am in my last year with a Psychology major. I might be considered a non-traditional considering that I am now 23, and that I have not always had the resources or guidance to get the 'pre-med checklist' to...
  13. Dr.ScroatSac

    Where the Weeds Outline the Garden

    I read forums again and again, and I see the same thing. What are my chances,,, stats, stats, bull****, more stats. Always playing the algorithms that medical schools use to weed out the weak. This post is not about my chances of getting into medical school, it's an open invitation to tell me...
  14. Dr.ScroatSac

    They Wont't Weed Me Out

    I read forums again and again, and I see the same thing. What are my chances,,, stats, stats, bull****, more stats. Always playing the algorithms that medical schools use to weed out the weak. This post is not about my chances of getting into medical school, it's an open invitation to tell me...
  15. A

    Carribbean Medical Schools

    Hello. I am a current senior, anticipating graduation this December. My grades and GPA in University are not where I would like for them to be, because I simply goofed off in college, and I didnt really realize this until I entered my last semester. I have not yet took the MCAT, but plan on...
  16. T

    How to Pass Comp?

    Hey everyone! So I am soon going to be writing my comp exam for the second time in about a months time. Kinda stressing out. Last attempt I got a 59 and I need a 68 to pass. I thought I had studied a lot for the 1st attempt, but obviously was not enough. I was wondering if someone could give...
  17. D

    Low gpa, alright MCAT; chances at Caribbean schools?

    So, myy GPA is a 2.92 cum, 2.7 sci. and my mcat is 505(28 on the old one). I just finished sending in my transcipts, letters of rec etc. to St. George, AUC and Ross. Because of my low gpa, I was wondering what are my chances of getting into these schools(non MERP). For EC's they're above...
  18. D

    Low GPA, Decent MCAT:Carribean school chances?

    So, myy GPA is a 2.92 cum, 2.7 sci. and my mcat is 505(28 on the old one). I just finished sending in my transcipts, letters of rec etc. to St. George, AUC and Ross. Because of my low gpa, I was wondering what are my chances of getting into these schools(non MERP). I know my mcat is above...
  19. B

    Carribbean vs waiting to hear from DO's

    Hello! I am currently in line for an interview with Ross University and was wondering once they give you an offer, how long does one have to take it/decline it? I am currently waiting to hear from DO schools and was wondering if I should jump for Ross's offer or wait it out for possibly an offer...
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