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I'm sorry if this gets long but I want you to get an accurate description of my situation and hopefully get some meaningful feedback and tips. I went through a lot of personal issues during my Freshman and Sophomore year and consequently did poorly and had to retake classes in order to move on...

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Hi all! I am starting the application process for 2018 matriculation and am confused by how to create a list of schools. Bit about me: -NY resident -mcat 508; gpa 3.44 sgpa 3.29/3.02 (do/md) (ivy, not sure if that makes a difference) -shadowed MD, gastro, primary care, OR time (trying to find a...

After finishing radiology training in the Philippines for 4 years I plan to go abroad (New Zealand/Australia/Europe/Dubai). So I have researched and my best chance of practicing medicine abroad is to train residency here in my home country Philippines, and later on take a fellowship program...

I'm posting this anonymously: Junior at Columbia University (NYC) President of 3 clubs, E board on 2 others 3.94GPA (uninflated AMCAS determined) MCAT (Taking it in a week expected anywhere from 510-520) Our school told us that most students apply with an average score of 515. I'm scared...

I have a 3.0 GPA overall due to my first semester in school. I was in an accident and failed all of my courses, I did not get them removed due to ignorance. I also had a subpar second semester, I transferred and changed majors to Biochemistry. I graduated with a 3.0 uGPA overall 3.45 after the...

Hey guys, So in January i started working in a lab as a lab aide - and starting in August I began doing my own research. Over the last few months, however, I have learned that bench research is not for me. My lab is very time consuming, and I do not enjoy it very much. Being a junior, it is...

Hello guys, I graduated with my bachelors this May. I am a pre-med and I am planning on taking 2 gap years before applying to medical school. But I really want your opinions on if I should apply/if I have even the slightest chance of getting into one. My GPA are as follows: Fall Freshman: 3.771...

Hey Everybody, I have ~3.56 cGPA, 3.53 sciGPA, and 3.63 nonsciGPA This includes retakes (as calculated for DO schools). My MCAT score is 518-97th percentile. I was waiting on my MCAT score to decide when to apply to med school. Now that it's out and we are getting later into the cycle, I'm...

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I was dismissed from my university a year ago for poor grades Current GPA is 0.96 I retook my general Chem at a local Community college along with Physics and general ed. courses My advisor is telling me that I've ruined my chances for a US med school; even with a post bacc or a Master's, my...

Hi all. This is my first post here but I've been a lurker for a while! I'll do my best to be brief. I am a senior undergrad majoring in psychology at a public university. I am 25 years old. My cumulative gpa as of now is just under a 3.1, though my major gpa is a 3.9. I attended another public...

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Hello, y'all. I am new to the medical school application process. I'm sure you get this question in various different forms, but I would appreciate it if you took the time to answer mine! Thanks for your help. Major: Biomedical Engineering (not all pre-med requirements will be met when I...

Hi all. Was wondering if you could give me advice for what DO schools I should apply to. cGPA: 3.65 (major in the humanities) sGPA: 3.71 MCAT: 28 (7 VR, 10 PS, 11 BS) Ohio Resident LOR's from 2 science prof (one of which I'm homies with so I expect it'll be really good) and a doctor who runs...

Hi! This is my first time posting on here so go easy on me. And sorry it's long, I just wanted to provide all the facts! Like many of you, I was a stellar student in high school, and got into my dream school: University of Notre Dame. I entered directly into our Arts and Letters Pre-Health...

Hello everyone. After receiving my MCAT score yesterday, my plans were thrown into a bit of confusion. I am in the middle of MD applications and was expecting to do close to my AAMC practice test score of 511. Instead, I received a 504. I have been pondering whether to take the MCAT again in...

Hey everyone, I would like to know your opinion of whether the schools I've chosen are good enough (or are there too many reaches/gambles and not enough backups), and where I stand the best chance for an interview spot? My ego kicked up a notch after getting my DAT scores, but by no means am I...

What are my chances at getting into just one med school? I am applying now and have received 12/20 secondaries so far. I'll probably apply to 2 DO schools too. cGPA: 3.62 (3.52-->3.42-->3.64-->3.82) BCPM GPA: 3.53 (3.39-->3.24-->3.49-->3.96); I got one C in organic chem lab AO GPA: 3.79...

Got a 15 on the old MCAT (was not properly prepared) and 490 on the 2015 MCAT (studied for months for this one). Took it this past May. 550+ hours of volunteer experience at a surgical ward. I have letters from the chairman of the science department at my school and the charge nurse from the...

I know it's overused and cliche and no direct answer but generally what're my chances of getting in with a 3.43ogpa and around 3.3sgpa and 23aa 23ts 22pat With good LOC and extracurriculars and stuff

1. Should I retake the MCAT? Alabama, Female. non-URM There are 2 in-state friendly schools (>90%IS) >700 hrs volunteering (clinical + nonclinical) and some other stuff (not signifcant) 2 year research with 1 pending pub 2. Please help me with school list, prefer Southeastern Region...

Hello everyone! I will be applying to dental schools this upcoming cycle, and I need an advice on my list of schools. Any opinions and thoughts are much appreciated! A little bit about myself: - Graduated from an average UC school with a degree in English literature and a criminology minor in...

So I'm taking the MCAT this saturday, and I have been taking the practice tests on Kaplan. I got 126 (average) on most sections, and my highest score overall so far has been a 504. Is that good? Additionally, I have a 4.0 GPA as of the end of this semester, so what kind of score on the MCAT do...

Happy to get back my April MCAT score today: 520. cGPA=3.85. I was thinking targets might be Emory, Georgetown, Miami, USC, Tufts etc. but I am not sure because I realize that my science GPA is a bit lower than their medians according to the MSAR. Will this be an issue? Or will my MCAT score...

Hello everyone, today i need your constructive feedback about my application, its my first post on SDN. So here is my story: College: North Carolina State University ( Major: Biochemistry ) Age: 23 sGPA : 3.4-3.55 cGPA: 3.3-3.45 MCAT : Diagnostic 500 TPR PT #1 504 TPR PT #2 508 TPR PT # 3 505...

I am currently a 4th year student. So, I have had TONS of issues in my second and third year that have compromised my second and third year. Right now, my GPA for the last two years is a 3.5, and I will be taking a 5th year as I hear that many schools look at your best 2 years. Im hoping to...

My stats are little lower than what I'd like. Biology BS with a concentration in neurobiology/physio/behavior cGPA: 3.7 sGPA: 3.64 MCAT: 508 (129,128,126,125) (physical, reading, bio/biochem,psych) - I'd consider retaking it. I also took the old MCATbut that was awful. I was extremely...

Hello, Im particularly interested in MD schools over DO but I'm open to anything at this moment. Please Chance me and tell me anything I need to work on. Thanks Here is my resume: University: Small Private Liberal Arts University Major: Biology Minor: Business Admin CGPA: 3.68 SGPA:3.67 MCAT...

Hello everyone, I wanted to ask if anyone knows if I have any chance at acceptance at SGU? Thank you! -grades- undergrad cGPA: 3.35 sGPA:3.0 1st semester graduate GPA: 4.0 expected approximately cGPA after 2nd semester grad: 3.7-3.8 MCAT 1st attempt: 19 2nd attempt: will be...

Hey Guys! Just need some advice on chances and which schools to apply to. Still Pre-MCAT taking the test on June 2nd Stats- Florida resident Zoology Major 3.87 GPA @ a somewhat difficult state university Research for the past 2 years .5 years in clinical urology research 1.5 years in...

Hi, Second time applying, I had one pre-December interview at UW last cycle (out of 5 schools I applied) and I could not get in. WA resident My stats were 3.25 gpa (somewhat upward trend (!! horrible right?) but went down a bit during my very last semester of undergrad) 3.0 sgpa DAT: 24 AA 25...

What are the schools I should be looking at with these stats? Top 20 undergrad, Asian GPA: 3.65 sGPA: 3.60 MCAT: 521 Clinical Volunteer: Children's hospital 100+ hours, medical interpreter at free clinic Research: only 1 summer & semester (did not learn much) EC: sports, neuroscience club...

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Hi everyone, I am an AA URM just wondering if I should take a chance this cycle and apply 2016-2017 or wait until next year and finish the first year of my masters. I am primarily applying osteopathic but I may throw in a couple allopathic schools ( Howard and Mehhary). Here are my stats cGPA...

I am wondering if my age would help/hurt/have no impact on my med school apps? I am finishing up pre med stuff now and will finish undergrad at 20 and take 1-2 years off to work/volunteer/shadow. That being said this still puts me *hopefully* matriculating at 21-22. Would med schools view this...

I'm typing this on my phone, so I apologize if it is written poorly: It wasn't until after I graduated with a bachelor's degree in marketing from a state school in 2011 that I realized my real dream was to become an OT. So, I had what I would call a slow start to my path to becoming an OT: MY...

Hi all, I've searched far and wide and haven't been able to find the answer to this question. I have a friend who graduated from JUST medical school in Jordan and has a U.S. green card. He wants to know if his chances are just as high as an AMG to get into residency even though technically he...

Hi, This is my first post on this website as you all seem to have varying ideas for the chances of a prospecting MD or DO student, so I am just going to lay it out all on the line. I know this site is a little cutthroat but please don't spare any feelings, I need a realistic idea of what to do...

Applying this coming cycle (I am a junior now). Any suggestions, critiques, etc are welcome. Thanks in advance! Top 20 Liberal Arts College on East Coast Ethnic Dance Club (co-president), 3rd year (but have done for 10 years), about 6 hours per week Play piano and take lessons, 12 years, a...