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I am a scribe for a local hospital. I also am getting my EMT certificate this december. I will also be getting my CNA for another part time job. I volunteer at a hospital in my free time. I have been involved in different organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Relay for Life, Adopt a...

I love science and I find myself understanding the material clearly, but my science GPA in college is pretty bad. Here's how: In my 1st semester of freshmen year I took nursing courses (I've always wanted to become a physician, I went into nursing because I got accepted immediately into my...

Hi guys, I just received an interview invite from TUCOM-CA and I have a couple questions. I've heard that you have an acceptance decision 2 weeks after your interview and then after this you have 2 weeks to put down a $2,000 deposit to hold your spot. I'm wondering if this is still true. This is...

I have a 3.8 GPA (3.7 sGPA), 504 MCAT, Part of my university's Honors College program, 50 hours research, 400 hours shadowing (4 different physicians including a D.O.), 80 hours clinical volunteering helping patients at a major Florida hospital, 40 hours university volunteering and tri-lingual...

CGPA: 3.77 SGPA: 3.76 MCAT1: 510 MCAT2: 515 ECs: Research for 2 years at CHOP/HUP resulting in Publication (1000 hrs) Research at RWJ ED Scribe (1000hrs) Service Director/ Recruitment Director for my Fraternity Tutor for Bio/Chem/Physics/Orgo Pharmacy Tech at CVS-200hrs Also was a Boyscout-...

Hey guys, I just got verified for my Summer grades. I figured it might be good to start a collaborative thread regarding which schools like receiving updates. Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine Post-Interview: Admissions email contact given on interview day. BIG ON UPDATES A.T. Still...

I have a 3.3 cGPA and 3.4 sGPA, 504 MCAT, 1.5 yrs research experience with a publication, 50 hrs shadowing, 250 hrs clinical internship, 300 hrs volunteering experience, leadership role during undergrad (IFC-VP), good LoR. I'm only applying to DO schools, and I will be finishing my app soon...

Hi all. I'm a trans man and a non-trad premed, interested in DO (and hoping to benefit from AACOMAS's grade replacement policy). That said, as an openly trans person I'm wondering if there are any DO schools specifically known to be trans-inclusive, or at least LGBT friendly! I have a decent...

So Nova has this DO/DMD program and I am interested in both medicine and dentistry. I also would like to help my parents with their debt because they have provided a lot for me. Is the DO/DMD a good business option? Apart from the science and helping people which is obviously a factor, I am...

What are my chances of getting accepted this cycle and also what schools should I apply to thank you in advance

Hello guys, I am wondering if it is too late to apply for other programs through AACOMAS? I initially only applied for two schools in June, and I recently got an interview offer for one. However, I am hoping to apply to more schools just in case, but am worried it is too late. Thoughts? I...

I am from Illinois. I have a 3.5 and 500. Upward Trend: 3.7 GPA last two years 3 years of research +200 community service shadowed MD and DO 2 DO school interviews last year, but very late in the cycle. What are my chances for DO schools and low-tier MD schools if I have already applied...

Received my first MCAT results today and wanted to get some opinions on my chances for DO schools. Will be retaking the MCAT in 5 weeks so hopefully score will go up. Have done 100+ clinical work hours, 30 shadowing hours, 85 hospital volunteer hours, a semester of elementary school...

I have taken the MCAT 3x.... waiting on my 3rd score. First MCAT taken in Jan 15... rushed through it cuz I didnt want to take the new one -_- 23 Second 127/121/127/127 Third: waiting on the score cGPA: 3.54 sGPA: 3.33 otherwise super strong applicant in terms of experiences... including...

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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...

Hello. So my situation is as follows: I was, am, in a Post Bac program. It is a 2 years masters program. I applied to DO schools last year, while I was in my second year of the program, but I sent my applications late due to my loan money coming in much later than they said it would and not...

Hi everyone, SOWEGA-AHEC is hosting a free webinar for students interested in applying to medical school in the state of GA. All 5 medical schools (including the PCOM- DO) will be represented in this. Feel free to register for the webinar (see attached flyer for link) or if you're in the...

Hello there, I just received my scores for the June MCAT, and I would like to see whether my application is at all competitive or acceptance worth for the following Florida schools. (I am FL Resident) USF NOVA LECOM UCF UM UF FIU (Number 1 Choice) FAU FSU (Number 2 Choice) Honors Biomedical...

Hey all, If you are currently for this application cycle, please confirm that your payment for primary applications has been made. Just received an email that those that submitted the primary fee with American Express are having trouble getting verified. Apparently those that used VISA and...

Hello I am doing secondary apps at the moment. I was wondering, I see a lot of people mention early or late application submissions. May I ask what is considered early app submission, what is considered late app submission?

Hi I am working on VCOM essay question 2) Professionalism and the ability to gain respect in the community in which you live is of utmost importance as you embark upon a career as a physician. What three professional qualities do you feel a Student Doctor must be able to demonstrate as he/or...

Hey I have a small question. I submitted my application but I just saw there is a really small error. In my Accomas Application, I wrote the date I began volunteer which ended with the year 2015. In my KCOM application, I put the correct month and date but I accidentally put the year 2016 which...

Hi all, sorry for the typical "what are my chances" post. But I'm freaking out a little bit and could use some guidance. About myself: Canadian citizen, Completed undergraduate at University of Toronto. Poor GPA due to depression in the first two years. Started graduate student (research based)...

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Title says it all, I have 6 on going experiences, 3 of which started in March. Do I list the # of weeks as the number I expect to complete over the next year or so, or simply the 10-12 weeks I have already completed?

Hello, I was wondering what are my chances of getting accepted to DO school. I have been looking to LECOM greatly. I have a 3.44 cumulative GPA and a 3.2 science GPA, I am applying to DO schools this July, I got a 495 on my MCAT. I am also currently doing research at NYU langone medical...

Hey guys, I have submitted my AMCAS application 2 hours after it opened and received verification for it a few days ago. I have been beginning to feel a little skeptical about my chances for an MD school because of the GPA they have calculated for me upon verification. BPCM 3.15, cGPA: 3.55...

The 2016-2017 application cycle has officially started!! Good luck everybody and if you haven't submitted yet now is the time!

Wondering what my chances would be to get into any of the Texas Medical Schools? I will not be applying until next round, however I currently have a 3.93 gpa (but I would also like to know my chances if my gpa dropped to say a 3.75), and a 4.0 science gpa. I have recived a 515 on the new MCAT. I...

GPA: 3.75 MCAT: not yet taken My only patient experience is from volunteering at nursing homes. Where I live it is not very possible for me to volunteer at a hospital. It is also impossible to find a doctor willing to let someone shadow them, so I have no shadowing hours. Other volunteer hours...

Hi, So I had a couple questions about a DO/DMD program since I heard about it and was interested. I love both medical and dental field and am leaning towards dental but want to be involved with medical field. Is DO/DMD an option? What are the business aspects and advantages of a DO/DMD? What...

Hi guys, I'm applying to D.O. schools and I wanted to make sure I had a chance: Grades/MCAT: 3.68 cGPA/3.61 sGPA. Strong upward trend (3.17 first semester of my freshman year) MCAT #1: 126/124/126/124 (500 ~53%tile) MCAT Retake: 127/123/124/127 (501~56%tile) ECs: Gen Chem Lab TA for a...

So.... I got some good school suggestions from those prowling the corridors of SDN but a few days ago someone suggested I wait until my first summer class is over to send in AACOMAS primary applications... The first Summer class ends June 25.. Only 4 days after my MCAT scores come out. I don't...

Hi guys, I would really like help finalizing my list of schools since apps are due pretty soon. I'm currently a junior at Cornell, majoring in Psych. Since my GPA is quite low, I am going to apply liberally to both DO and MD schools. I am a PA resident, which is why I included Penn State, Drexel...

I am currently on the waitlist for NYIT-Arkansas Campus and have been accepted to Tufts MBS Program. It is a completely NEW DO school. It would be the first class ever. So there are no stats on anything. Tufts is a well known SMP program. NYIT- Arkansas: Pro: US DO school Cons: In Arkansas...

I am currently on the waitlist for NYIT-Arkansas Campus and have been accepted to Tufts MBS Program. It is a completely NEW DO school. It would be the first class ever. So there are no stats on anything. Tufts is a well known SMP program. NYIT- Arkansas: Pro: US DO school Cons: In Arkansas...