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My options aren't that great. I am going either for chemistry or biochemistry major. What do you think? I am praying to get off UOP program waitlist and UCDavis.

Hi, I am starting college in the summer on a pre-vet track with a Bio major. I just recently decided to go to vet school after my undergrad and i am very nervous about it. I have researched all pre reqs and requirements for vet but I feel like I am not completely aware of what i have to do. I...

Hi guys, I'm Ale. I'm an italian student who would like to be a doctor in the future. So I will tell you what is going on. Today I was talking to a friend of my parents, who is a doctor too, and he told me that if I really want to become a doctor, it's better for me to go study abroad. Now, i...

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Looking to study on a pre-med track and I am torn... anyone know of any other good premed schools I might like?

I am currently trying to decide between VCU and Rush and find myself flip-flopping every couple of days. What do you guys think? Long-term Career Goals: Competitive Specialty (preferably Ophtho/Otolyn/Rads/EM) West Coast Residency (prefer CA) Leave the door open for academic medicine/research...

Hi, I am currently finishing up my last semester of my sophomore year of undergrad. I attend a community college in Alabama, and I am going to transfer to the University of South Alabama this fall to start my junior year. It looks like my gpa is going to end up being 3.93(best case scenario) or...

So, I have a couple personal reasons for why I'm not doing great in genetics, however I don't really want to bring them up as excuses or anything. My main question is if you guys think I should withdraw from my genetics class, or settle with (at best) a B or a B+. I've had to settle with Bs and...

I'm currently a second semester Freshman majoring in IT at a highly state-ranked university. I have always loved helping others which is the main reason why I want to become a physician. I decided to major in IT instead of Pre-Med track because my advisor told me that medical schools like to see...

I'm switching my major from nursing to biology AS, I go to a community college and hope to transfer to IUPUI for pre-med. Most of the general science classes will transfer. However, I'm not sure if i should take the general science classes at a community college; some medical schools frown upon...

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Hello, everyone! So, everywhere I read everyone seems to have the same general advice regarding recommendation letters, namely, the "basis" being 2 recommendation letters from a science professor who gave you a grade, and 1 from a non-science professor who gave you a grade. I know people...

Hello all! I am considered an international student even though I have spent most of my life in the states (since 3rd grade), and finished my undergrad here. So when I apply, I have to look at OOS/international student friendly schools. Here's my working list, and I don't know how many (or...

I'm pretty new to this website but I was hoping maybe some of you guys could give me some advice! I am a high school sophomore and I am very interested in going to vet school. I am lucky enough to have a program at my school that allows me to start college classes in the fall so that I can...

My college, University of California, Riverside, won't let me advance in math courses because I'm an Anthropology Major and it's not required. I can't because of this even advance into science courses (bio, chem, ochem, physics, etc.) and this really messes up my dreams of attending medical...

Hi everyone, I can't find any information online about prerequisites taken at a community college for USF med school. Does anyone have any information on this? Do they allow none, some, or all?

I'm a senior in high school, interested in the health field. Most of my family have well respected careers such as doctors, dentists...etc. My parents are pushing me to become a doctor, however I feel like I don't have the drive to go through the long years of med school and residency. I'm not...

Hello Everyone, Has anyone interviewed with WSU Pharmacy before? If so, can you tell me more about your experiences? and Tips and advice? Thanks!

Hello everyone, I live in California and applied to a variety of in-state schools as well as out of state schools. Apart from costs and networking for a job, what are the differences between going to pharmacy school in california and out of state?

Thank you for taking the time to read this post. I am seeking advice regarding my future college decision where I plan to attend in the fall as a pre-med, majoring in psychology with an emphasis in neuroscience (bs). Here are the two schools and the comparisons so far: California Lutheran...

Hello, I am a sophomore in high school. I go to an accelerated high school where I begin college full time next year. When I graduate high school, I will have an associates degree in science, I will be engineering certified, and I will have 3 biomedical courses under my belt. I have two...

Hello, I am currently a health science major but am unsure if this major will compromise my candidacy for medical schools. I am under the impression that GPA and MCAT score are primarily considered when applying but a friend recently told me that I should be a biology major if I want to be a...

Hi, I know there are a few similar threads on this topic but they are all from 2009, so I wanted a more updated response. I am a senior in high school and have applied to colleges with an intended major of psychology. I love the topic and want to major in it and my plan was to take medical...

Hello everyone, I received an interview invite from Touro College Pharmacy in New York. I did some research on the school and noticed that they are currently accredited but on probation. I also see that this is their 2nd time on probation. Their tuition is higher than California's schools. What...

So, I am majoring in Med Lab Sciences, as well as Pre-Med. However, I am really really concerned about meeting my pre-med reqs while on this pathway. It seems really difficult to fit it since the reqs are barely part of my degree pathway. But, I am certain that I want to do both things. I just...

Hi everyone, I am currently a junior in college and I had to withdraw from all my classes due to overwhelming depression. I'm planning on taking some time off, getting my head back together, and going to paramedic school before finishing college. I have always wanted to be a paramedic and I...

I am currently a junior in high school studying AP Psychology and I know I want to get my PhD in psychology although I haven't decided what specific field. I am wondering--disregarding; commission, location, requirements, etc. Where the best possible place would be to get a PhD in general...

Hi, I am a freshman at community college. I graduated high school with a GPA of 3.8. At the high school, I got a C in chemistry, then A in honors math classes such as algebra, geometry, Algebra II. My first semester at college I had taken the below courses so far. I will start my physics classes...

Hi, I am a freshman at community college. I graduated high school with a GPA of 3.8. At the high school, I got a C in chemistry, then A in honors math classes such as algebra, geometry, Algebra II. My first semester at college I had taken the below courses so far. I will start my physics classes...

Where is good to go to school for pre med???

Hi, I am a freshman in college with an Art History major on a pre-med track. I am currently seriously struggling with Chem1. I have a D in the class and I'm on the verge of dropping the class. I've always really wanted to become a surgeon but, if I'm already struggling with Chem1, how am I going...

Not sure if this is the right place to post this so I apologize if this isn't where this is supposed to be. I am currently a sophomore in college pursuing cellular/molecular development. Basically my question is, after a few bad months, is my academic situation fixable so that I can be somewhat...

Hello, I am a senior in high school. GPA is 3.73/4.00 SAT I is 1420 Math 710 Eng 710 Total: 1420 I got lower than 600 on both Math II and Chem so I will not be submitting those. Could I still get in... I am interested in UOP's accelerated predental program.

I'm a senior in high school with a 3.5 GPA (took some AP's and honors classes and didn't study for some the AP's though, did ehh on them.), however when I took the ACT, I got a 26/36 on it. Tbh I didn't study for it, didn't like studying for that, and didn't even want to sit for a 3 hour exam on...

Alright so I’m a 17 year old depressed senior in high school, and I’m planning to go to college to do either premed or pre-physician assistant. I’m really interested in the health field and helping people. However, my parents (Indian parents :/) really push me to go to a 6 year foreign medical...

Hi, everyone. I'm currently a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh. So far, my classes are going well, but I'm still trying to figure out my plan for extracurricular activities. Here are all the activities I plan to have by the end of my college career: 1. UPMC Volunteer (3 years) 2. Music...

Just wondering if the prestige of the UG school matter? I mean obviously it does if you're applying to Ivy Leagues as Ivy League med schools accept Ivy League students. But what if you're not gonna be applying to Ivies and just want a decent MD school? If you attend a college that is...

Can I take all my pre-med reqs over the summer in High School and then retake them in college. Is that a good idea so that it's easier for me when I am in college. Also can I not submit the transcripts for those classes n case I fail the summer ones. just want experience.

Hello all, I am in a bit of a stressed situation and I would like everyone's opinion. I just finished my Bachelors Degree (Health Sciences with a concentration in Biology) with a 3.5 cGPA and a 3.6 sGPA. I am most worried about the fact that it took me 6 years to get my Bachelors. I'm not going...

Hey guys, I'm currently going into my last year of high school, and like many people, I'm stuck on if I should pursue medicine or engineering. I finished biology a year early to lessen my workload for the last year of high school and I really enjoyed the class. In general, I just like learning...