Looking for advice please. Wondering what my chances are for DO. BSc in kinesiology gpa 3.14 from a canadian university with upward trend finishing with3.75 in my last semster and over 3.5 last 3. 3 quarters of chiropractic college which was mostly graduate level sciences gross anatomy...
So I am retaking the MCAT on June 1st, and applying DO mostly (maybe 1 MD school?). I dont want to lose useful study time, so I wanted to start and finish my primaries after my exam but before the end of June. And then get my letters and secondaries in by August.
I think the app opens May 1st...
MCAT 508 total (126/126/128/128)
Graduated from UC Berkeley with 2.7 GPA
Took classes at UCSD, SDSU, and community college: post bacc GPA 3.7 (~8 courses with 2 labs)
Cumulative science GPA ~2.9 without averaging repeat courses
Strong personal statement
Strong research resume - Human tissue...
Hey Guys,
I'll try to keep this short. I'm from a medical family. Dad is a NP, uncles and aunts are all nurses of some kind and have been around hospitals, practices, and everything else my entire life (until about 20yo). Growing up under it, I just got very used to hearing about it and it...
cGPA; 3.1 sGPA: 3.8 MCAT: taking at the end of April, still a month away, but 506 (125/126/126/129) on my last practice test and hoping to get closer to 510
Non- traditional
undergrad at a small private university in IL
I took all my pre-reqs via a DIY-postbac at a local community college...
Hey guys, so I wanted to be a scribe and have gotten a few offers but either don't hear back or my schedule doesn't work out. I know it's a great experience and but what other things I could to strengthen my app if I can't scribe?
I might be guilty of seeing it as a make-or-break experience...
So this is my 2nd time applying to DO schools. I graduated with a degree in pre-veterinary medicine & animal biosciences (I changed my mind about being a vet during my junior year, but there was no pre-med major to switch to). cGPA is 3.4 and sGPA is 3.2. My lowest grades were two C+ in general...
Yeah, another one of these threads. But I'm honestly pretty stressed about the situation.
DO student
STEP 1: 217
Comlex 1: 529
Step 2 and Comlex 2 scheduled for end of July
Comlex PE: scheduled for April
Mostly Honors on Rotations, some HP, 1 Pass
Shelves: mostly HP (IM, Surg, OB/gyn) and P...
So I am a re-applicant. 3 years will have passed since I last applied. Trust me, even I wouldn't have given myself an interview the first time I applied. Here's what my resume looks like now:
ugGPA- 3.01
sGPA- 3.1
gGPA-4.0 (Biomedical Sciences)
MCAT- 502 (retaking this June)
1300+ hours...
I'm a non-traditional application. 3.38 undergraduate, 3.1 science, 4.0 Masters (Health Care Administration), 501 MCAT, Teacher for 3 years, thousands of hours of health care experience as an student athletic trainer, hundreds of volunteer hours, etc. I have 3 Q drops on my transcript from...
Recently graduated from UC with B.S.
cGPA 3.34
sGPA 3.08
Planning to take the MCAT for the first time in May 2017
Work Experience
~700 hours as activities coordinator and office assistant at board-and-care
~400 hours as front office medical assistant at DO/ MD office
~360 hours a lab assistant...
Hey guys! I’m new to SDN (hope I’m posting in the right place )! I’ve been really panicking about applying to DO schools this summer, and would really appreciate any advice anyone could give me.
I’m a junior studying Biology, minoring in psychology. 3.5 cGPA, 3.35 sGPA, with an upward trend...
Stats:
URM
cGPA 2.79
sGPA 2.71
>400 hours volunteering/working in healthcare as an ER Tech
>300 hours non-clinical community service
~50 shadowing hours
D1 student athlete
I graduated and returned to my college this semester to start retaking Biochem (F), Thermodynamics (F) and Differential...
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Getting ready to apply for the upcoming cycle through AACOMAS and wondering which schools I should focus on/have a shot at.
Set to graduate in May 2017 with a 3.73 cGPA and 3.52 sGPA- State University in New England
MCAT: 505
Research: Two semesters but no publications
Clinical...
Will any MD or DO schools consider my app?
1. cGPA:3.012, sGPA:3.35, post-bacc GPA: 3.8, Major: Geology, B.S.
2. Taking MCAT in April, planning to crush!
3. State of residency: TN
4. Race: white
5. Clinical Experience:
Volunteer: 50+ hours volunteering in ER at University hospital...
Hello, I am senior at a top LAC school graduating this coming summer as a non-science major.
I have completed most of my prereqs, but not all (mainly physics II, but I have also yet to take many upper level sciences courses).
I talked to my pre-med advisor, and she suggested PA school, mainly...
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I am 23 years old. Graduated undergrad as a history major with a 3.098 cumulative GPA.
Then I did a postbacc program at Drexel for non science majors and got a 3.1 science GPA.
I took the new MCATS and got a 512.
I have a number of ECs including 100+ hours of shadowing, research...
I was sick with strep for 2 weeks and during those 2 weeks I missed the lectures leading up to 3 tests in 2 classes(bio 2 has a lab and lecture integrated into 1 class and they both had tests the same week, and a gen chem 2 test). Both my bio and chem prof did not allow me to reschedule those...
Taking my MCATs in a few months, currently almost halfway through junior year
Medical Diagnostics Major with Bio minor
3.3 cGPA 3.1 sGPA
Volunteering:
20 hours as waiter at little sisters of the poor nursing home
80 hours at Camp Possibilities sleep away camp for children with diabetes
100 hours...
Hello all, I wanted some input. I'm debating on whether I should apply to DO schools this cycle considering it is late. I graduated in August with a BS in psychology and minor in Chem. I have an overall gpa of 3.75 (haven't calculated my sgpa). My mcat score is low at a 499 (125,122,124,128). I...
Hey everyone,
I am applying to about 15 MD and 15 DO programs, I would like to keep my options open. I submitted my secondary apps around September so things are a little late at the moment for my chances of getting into a school in this cycle. I was wondering what applicants do while they are...
I need help on deciding. I have a 3.609 GPA and received a 494 on my MCAT. I know I might have to take a leap year but I want to apply and see what happens to DO schools. Do I have chance, or no?
Hi there. I'd like your opinion of my current stats and if I can get into DO school with them.
GPA: 3.53 Cgpa, 3.44 Sgpa. (upward trend)
MCAT: 493 (second try)
EC: 30 hours shadowing physician, served on a soup kitchen at a homeless shelter, participated in a leadership program where interacted...
So my numbers are not that great but I have think my EC are pretty good. I have a 3.5 GPA (3.4 sGPA) and a 30 on the MCAT. I was the president of the pre-health org, have been scribing in the ED in a leadership position with probably close to 1200 hours and likely closer to 2000 hours by next...
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...
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...
I'm thinking about doing some independent study/research before I graduate. Is it worth it? I have a 3.2cum and sci GPA that will likely be a 3.3 upon graduation. However, taking the research will stress me out to the max. Any advice?
Also, on the AMCAS and AACOMAS application, would they allow...
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...
Hello,
I hope all is well and greatly appreciate your time and feedback for my situation. I'm writing in regards of my pre-medical experience, and was wondering if I could get your input on the chance I may have for MD or DO schools. I'm a 22 year old Hispanic female, and have lived all my...
What are my chances. I have applied to the following schools.
Campbell U
Des Moines U
Lake Erie (both campuses)
Michigan State
Newark Institute of Tech
Nova
Ohio university
PCOM 2 campuses
University of Pikeville
West virginia
Touro College
Edward Via
Shadowed a MD for 2 semesters got 100...
Hey everyone, I am new to SDN. I have seen how great you guys can be, and I could really use your help. What do you think my chances are for MD? Should I apply to DO? I have already sent most of my MD secondaries, but have not sent a DO primary application. Any advice would be much appreciated...
A year or two ago I made a post and this is a follow up. I have decent EC's (clinical, research, etc.), 3.5 gpa with an upward trend, but got a 503 MCAT (127/124/127/125). I was wondering what my chances were at DO schools. I am applying to my state MD school but doubt I have a shot anywhere...
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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