Hello!
I am looking to gauge my chances at the following schools:
-Burrell
-LECOM (Bradenton or Eerie)
-Alabama COM
-West Virginia
Basically, just tell me where to apply, and tell me if I have a decent chance.
Bio:
I am a nontraditional applicant. I just...
I was wondering if I could get some help listing some schools that I have a possibility entering given my low stats. I am mainly looking at D.O schools at the moment.
3.2 Cum GPA 3.0 Science GPA-(upward trend)
MCAT 505
Mexican URM
from the Northwest
200 hours of hospice volunteering
50 hours of...
Hi all,
I just submitted my AACOMAS to 15 schools (I've worked full time during undergrad to afford uni tuition and HELLA application fees) and I'm still on the fence about throwing my hat in the ring for a few allopathic schools. My father is an MD and isn't pleased about me applying DO even...
allopathic application
application fees
chances
cost effective
help me get into med school please
low mcat
low mcat score
osteopathic application
osteopathic chances
Hi I just had a couple questions, and I'm not on the competitive side of applicants really and I had a few questions about that.. I was hoping I could PM someone about it!
thank you!
Hey everyone! I'm trying to get an idea of my chances of admission/ideal MD schools I'm applying to and would appreciate feedback on what you guys think!
Me: University of Florida student, Male, ORM, Florida Resident
MCAT: 518 (96th percentile)
Concerned because my C/P is pretty low (tried to...
Hello everyone, I am applying this cycle for fall 2019 into dental school. I have a low gpa (3.2) and planning on taking the DAT next month. Was curious to hear success stories from students with lower GPA and where you got in?
Please include these STATS:
GPA:
DAT:
Where you applied:
Where you...
Very worried about applying to med school and wonder if I have a strong enough application?
About me:
I'm currently still a California resident and moved to Reno for UNR
Stayed close to Ca due to my father's diagnosis with dementia
Grew up shadowing him as a prison doctor
Worked in the...
Hey everyone! I'm trying to get an idea of my chances of admission/ideal MD schools I'm applying to and would appreciate feedback on what you guys think!
Me: University of Florida student, Male, ORM (Indian)
Edit for Clarification: I am a Florida resident
MCAT: 518 (96th percentile)
C/P: 127...
Sorry about this, but any advice would be helpful! I am definitely interested in DO but my dream school (a pipe dream with my GPA) is MD and I need to at least try first? Do I have a shot?
State: PA
Undergrad: Neuroscience (BS), Sociology (BA) and chemistry minor
GPA: 3.5 (I know it's pretty...
Hi all,
I am applying for the 2019 cycle with a lower cumulative GPA 3.5 ish, higher science GPA 3.68ish, and pretty good MCAT 514 (non-urm and Massachusetts Resident). I am a non-traditional student and I did a post-bac so my GPA is very upward trending. My post-bac GPA was 3.88. I have a...
Hello everyone, as I'm thinking of this whole medical school process, I had some concerns and some questions I wanted to ask. Firstly, here is my background:
General Information:
24 years old, white male.
Academic History/Numbers:
Bachelor's Degree (B.S.):
Location: UC Santa Barbara.
Major...
Dear SDN,
This week has come with some bad news. I realized that
1) Due to financial constraints I will be able to apply to max 9 schools. FAP not an option.
2) My cGPA will appear a full point lower than I thought. My school transcript says 3.6, but because I have so many A+s in my last...
Undergrad: U of Iowa
sGPA: 3.48 oGPA: 3.63
DAT: 22 AA, 22 TS, 20 PAT, 25 RC
Research: 900+ hours of clinical research at the university hospital, 1 publication and multiple abstracts/posters
EC: President of 2 multicultural orgs
Shadowing: 80+ hours with various specialties
Volunteer...
Hey everyone! What are my chances of getting in with these stats. Low freshman year and upward trend since then:
Freshman year
cGPA: 2.88 sGPA: 3
Sophomore year
cGPA: 3.7 sGPA 3.72
Junior year
cGPA: 3.78 sGPA: 3.82
Overall:
cGPA: 3.52 sGPA: 3.6
I am taking the MCAT in 3-4 weeks and...
Hi! I am applying to medical school this cycle and wanted to know what a good school list would be with my credentials:
UG School: Harvard
Overall GPA: 3.6
Science GPA: 3.3
got a few B's frosh/soph year but significant upward trend of all A's junior/senior year
MCAT: 519
Great recs
ECs:
4...
Hey guys! I was wondering if someone can help check my school list? I currently have ~40 schools and I wouldn't mind applying to that many because I will pre-write essays and I have FAP. I want to get in in the first cycle, which is why I am applying to so many (also because of my MCAT lol).
My...
Hey guys,
Basically what title says. Had time poor management and was over-involved in undergrad but learned from mistakes.
Graduate program at Johns Hopkins was 1 year post-bacc, 40 credits in sciences. Earned a MS Biotech through it.
AACOMAS verified stats:
undergrad cGPA/sGPA...
What MCAT score would be enough for me to get into MD schools if I have a 3.8 science GPA, a 3.8 cGPA, 60+ shadowing pulmonologists, critical care doctors, a PCP (travel medicine), ~350 hours of volunteering at 2 different hospitals, good LORs, and I am a coauthor of a publication in entomology...
Hello! I applied to MD/DO schools for the 2018-2019 cycle and only received one interview, no acceptances. I'm going to reapply and am seeking advice on strengthening my application. Here are my stats:
GPA: 3.6 cum, 3.45 science
MCAT: 510
Volunteering: 100 hours hospital volunteering, week long...
Hi everyone,
Just wanted other opinions to see if I would get accepted into ANY optometry school. Preferably PCO, NECO, SUNY or NOVA.
So my story is that I was accepted into a 3+4 program with Salus University and my current college. I believed I would be attending PCO this year however, they...
Hey guys, I've been studying for the MCAT (Coming up in august) and my motivation is slowly running out...
as a result of that I've decided to come here and get opinions on what my chances are for schools in Canada. Now I know that Canadian med schools are notoriously difficult to get into...
hey all, from the research im looking at (acceptance rates for GPA and MCAT scores) I have a small chance, luckily I’m
Not applying right this moment. I graduated with my BS in psychology. I did a internship at a psychiatric hospital, as well as interned at a mental health facility. I was set to...
Hey all,
I graduated last year with a 3.07 cGPA and 2.87 sGPA.
I read a plethora of other posts similar to mine and saw Goro's tips on reinvention. However, I wanted to make this thread to get some personalized advise.
I am planning on doing an SMP or post-bacc classes. If I get straight A's...
Hi, all! I would appreciate some advice as there's a void in pre-health advising at my university at the moment.
Scripps College, Claremont CA graduating 2019
Major: Human Biology & Cross-Cultural Health; Minor: Spanish
Female, white, 21 y.o.
Southern CA resident
cGPA: 3.71/ sGPA: 3.29
Goal...
Hello to all! I would really appreciate it if you would read this, and give me some great feedback!
I got my AA about 4 years ago, and I performed horribly due to some circumstances at home. I had a 2.6 GPA, and I had about 9 withdrawals.
I then went to my state school, and I performed nearly...
Hey guys I've been lurking on this site for literally years now and finally decided to make an account. I was just wondering for some people who may have any opinions or advice on my situation. I am currently a student a low tier SUNY. My high school career was beyond a wreck and so was my first...
Hey everyone. This is my first post on SDN, so I'm apologizing in advance if I'm breaking some sort of taboo.
I am planning on applying on applying to the following programs, but I'm really focusing on Rutgers/NJMS, as that is my first choice.
Programs: uconn spim,rutgers/njms,tcnj/njms,north...
Finished my BA in biology from the University of Florida. Did this online as I’m working full time as and couldn’t quit my job for school. Currently 27. Stats:
27
White Male
3.6 GPA
512 MCAT
~ 2,000 clinical hours as OR tech
~ 100 research hours
~ 200 clinical volunteer hours
Started a...
I applied to my IS vet school and was denied. They do not take GPA into account aside from having above a 3.0 GPA. I have veterinary and animal experience, but I guess not enough.
I have a high GPA, and in the next cycle would like to apply to vet schools that are more likely to accept me. What...
Hey everyone! I've been stalking these threads and I've posted a similar thread in the past, but as the 2018 - 2019 cycle approaches, I've been refining my list of schools but I wanted some more suggestions. I'm not sure if my list is too long/should be longer, because I'm worried about my GPA...
So I applied this past cycle and have only received one interview (TouroNY) and was waitlisted for an interview (Touro-Nev). I have not heard back concerning the interview, and this late, I do not expect good news. My stats were cGPA 3.51, sGPA 3.28 (upward trend), 500, and OOS. I have 100+ hrs...
Hey Everyone!
I'm currently going to apply to medical school for the next cycle and I need some help coming up with a school list! Im looking into about 25-30 schools both MD & DO. If anyone could help, that would be great. Thanks!
Resident: California
University: Small Liberal Arts University...
Hello all.
I am a re-applicant, applied last cycle (2017-2018) with the stats below. Only applied to 10 schools, including most of the UC's, Keck, Loma Linda, CA Northstate, and the 2 Arizona schools. Received 3 II, including CA Northstate (did not attend), UCLA, and Arizona-Phoenix. Waitlisted...