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3.69 GPA, 3.61 sGPA, 502 MCAT (CP 126/CARS 123/BB 127/PS 126). Could retake this upcoming Saturday, July 22nd but trying to see if it's worth the retake considering the time game. Around 700 hours as an EMT (over half is volunteer) 2 semesters Bio TA 40 hours shadowing MD, trying to get some DO...

If someone would like to, please provide an opinion if my chances are good/need to improve anything, etc. School attended: USF Honors College overall gpa: 3.75 prereq gpa: 3.86 Last 60 hours: Not exactly sure, but I know my last 35 hours were 4.0 GRE: 155 (69%) V, 155 (59%) Q, 5.0 (93%) AWA...

Alright, guys. I'm now going to be one of the many many students that have posted this exact thread probably, but I'm hoping some of you can help put my mind at ease a little bit. I am currently filling out my dental school application (where has the time gone...) and I figured I'd give some of...

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507 (128/127/124/128) MCAT 3.36 cumulative GPA 3.10 BCPM GPA 3.57 AO GPA Strong upward trend in my grades. Applying to 35 MD schools. -Philosophy major -chemistry major -Biology minor -Business certificate I've applied to schools all over the country. Any thoughts on my chances?

Hi guys, I have average experience and shadowing, nothing crazy, a 3.77sGPA, 3.91 overall, and am scoring 501-507 on Kaplan practice tests, just scored 509 on AAMC 1. Take the Mcat July 22. Basically, what are my chances with the upper, middle, and lower range for these scores, and anybody...

Looking at top MD/PhD Programs (I want to study neuroscience). Don't really have a strong sense on what really great MSTPs are looking for / if they just pull from Ivy undergrads w lots of pubs. I'm wondering if my lack of pubs will hurt me for MD/PhD programs? I just graduated from a...

Hi! Quick question. I have very very VERY average stats, so I'm aware this is a long-shot question. How much would an amazing letter from a Columbia grad affect my chances at the school? (He let me read it because he was so proud of it lol.) Again, very average applicant just trying to gauge if...

California resident, 3rd time applicant. First MCAT (old)- 32. Just took the new MCAT: 522. Non-URM. 5000+ Hrs Clinical Experience 1400 Hrs Research Experience (No papers but have submitted abstracts and presented posters at the APA) 280 Hrs Non-Clinical Volunteering 700 Hrs Clinical...

The reason I am stressed is because I am waiting on one more LOR (science professor) and she told me she will write by July/August and I asked her beginning of May. I know committees won't look at apps until they are complete so I am worried that this LOR will severely hurt my chances. I have...

I'm not majorly concerned about any of the other med school prerequisites....but calculus scares the **** out of me. I've successfully avoided math entirely unto this point. Now I'm in an algebra class, and that's fine, I'm getting an A; but I honestly think that I'm not capable of going up to...

Michigan Resident Biology major/Chem minor - MCAT breakdown is about equal with CARS a little higher Good leadership and president of volunteer club on campus 100+ doctor observation hours 140 hospital volunteer hours 1,000+ hours Clinical employment in hospital Radiology and Surgery...

Hi, I'm an undergrad at a CC. Do I still have a chance for acceptance into med school? (bad ochem, 3 Withdrawals) My gpa isn't ideal: 3.4 overall, ??? science (I got B's in bio, A's in physics, but C's in both Ochems). I did not do well in Ochem because I am a huge procrastinator. Of course it...

I am currently looking to apply to MD/DO schools and was wondering if any of you guys had any suggestions!? First gen./middle eastern uGPA: 3.2+; upward trend SMP: a little under a 3.8 MCAT: 501 Research: 4 labs, ~400+ hours of research Shadowed MD and DO: ~300+ hours other clinical and...

So I am a junior with 3.79 GPA and after summer semester will most likely have a 3.84 GPA. My science GPA is 3.9. I have been working my A** off for the past 3 years to become a pharmacist but was stupid and didn't research the job outlook. I am now thinking of switching to a different field...

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I was wondering what you guys think my chances of acceptance into medical school are? I am applying to most schools in texas. I am a biology major with a minor in chemistry. GPA: 3.42 MCAT: 503 (only taken once) Other factors: * Science tutor for nearly a year - worked with first...

My application is pretty much complete (PS done, editing work and activities section but everything else is in) and I got my MCAT score back today. Here are my stats: MCAT: 513, 89th percentile, 128/127/129/129 sGPA: 3.38 cGPA: 3.62 Majors: Biology and Women, Gender & Sexuality Part of the...

I'm just a little torn on what to do. My options either include doing a gap year (I graduate undegrad this year so hopefully I can do a masters program) or applying and seeing my chances this cycle. I am hoping to do MD. If not, I plan on retaking it early next year (already ripping my hair...

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I am a hispanic female. I just got my MCAT score back and am extremely discouraged by it. The CARS section got the best of me on the exam. I am still applying this round (i know i should retake the MCAT but i feel confident enough in the rest of my application as i spoke with an admissions rep...

Looking for some input and advice for my app. cgpa: 3.47 sgpa: 3.40 MCAT: haven't taken yet, practice tests are hinting at around 505 clinical volunteering (hospital): ~ 200 hrs non-clinical volunteering: ~ 100 hrs shadowing: ~20 hrs undergrad research: ~350 hrs I graduated in May 2016 -...

I just finished my 2nd year of community college and am going on to take a 3rd year there to finish my pre med and major prerequisites. This coming fall I am taking Ochem and Zoo and the following Spring I will be taking Ochem 2 and Physics 2 to finish my pre reqs (as well as other psych courses...

As the title says I just got MCAT scores back for the April 28 test date. 3.84 cum gpa and 517 MCAT. Biochem major with 1500 hours of undergrad research in cancer bio. I need help coming up with a school list because I'm totally lost. WashU - definitely a reach but my bro goes there for...

Maine Resident, White female, foreign born and fluent in an Eastern European language (does that even matter?) School: Large, public research uni in New England Major: Biochem and Molecular Bio Minor: French, Chem cGPA: 4.0 sGPA: 4.0 MCAT: First try (Jan of this year): 128,128,128,127--511...

Hi all, I am a rising senior, applying to med school this summer. I am trying to figure out my list of schools that I will be applying to. I have a draft, but I'm not sure if it is well-balanced and such. Let me know what you all think. Here are my qualifications: GPA: 3.9 (Biology Major)...

Hi, this is my first post. I created an account because I honestly have no idea if I should take the MCAT. I have no doubt in my mind that I could handle med school, but I have an interesting situation that I think might hold me back. I never thought about being a doctor until a couple years...

Hi all. I am narrowing down my school list and I am pretty nervous because of my GPA. I am: Nontrad (29), married Non-URM Did 6 years in the Navy (desk job) Did very badly in school ages 20-22 on and off (<1.5 GPA) Bachelors of Science in Biological and Natural Sciences from state school...

Hey everyone, First of all, good luck to my fellow 2018 applicants! I am currently in the home stretch of studying for my DAT and preparing for my applications. Finalizing a list of schools to apply to is proving difficult, since there are so many questions and unknowns. I am very interested in...

Hi yall, First post ever on SDN. I'm wondering what my chances are of getting that acceptance email into an MD school. I have a lower end MCAT but feel I'm a decent applicant in other factors. State of residence: Texas Major: Biology GPA: 3.83 sGPA: 3.76 MCAT: 25 or 499 (My first attempt)...

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Hi everyone, not sure if I should get a masters of biomedical sciences or work for a year or both... thinking about AmeriCorps or medical scribe but I'm not sure Thinking of DO schools instead due to low sGPA sGPA 3.4, cGPA 3.6, MCAT: Have not taken Major: Nutrition Work: Medical Interpreter...

I am putting together my school list and really want to hear some advice on making a balanced application cycle. I feel that the schools are very top heavy. I included the latest data i could find on the schools im also trying to keep the debt down as much as possible so heavily looking into...

I am a senior with a 3.3 and will be taking Chemistry I and II this summer. They will be my only prereqs on my app. I am getting ready to take the MCAT soon and have invested in Princeton review books. What are my chances at about 25 MD/DO schools? PLEASE DO NOT POST IF YOU HAVE TAKEN A POSTBACC...

Got my MCAT score back today, kind of disappointed and heart broken. Need some advice as to what to do for this cycle (2017-2018). I'm going to go from good to bad. I'm a NJ resident. Class of 2016 at a very small liberal arts college Majors: Biology and Spanish Minor: Chemistry Cumulative...

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So for the 2017 cycle, I was interviewed at 2 schools (Wake Forest, and SUNY Upstate) and rejected everywhere except a WL at Wake Forest - still no reply. Basically, I talked to an adcom at SUNY Upstate who told me that I was rejected largely due to the fact that I neglected to disclose a...

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Hello SDN community, I've been following the forums closely, but this is my first time posting. I'm inquiring about my application and would like some honest feedback of my chances of acceptance into dental school! Any opinions or comments are greatly appreciated. I'm a graduate from UCLA with...