freshman

I am a current freshman in college. Is it too early to take a practice DAT? I know I won't know more than half of the material but I just wanted to get a feel for it. Is it worth it or is it just a standardized test that I should take when I'm ready and start practicing for later?? Thanks!

hello, all. my freshman year was...interesting. i didnt know what i wanted to do with my life and i was more worried about working to pay rent than how my grades were doing. i made C's in 2 history classes and 1 govt class. i know those classes arent in the prereqs that PT schools look at, so...

I had a bad freshman year.. Got a 2.4 and a 2.95. I began to get a little worried and I'm currently a sophomore and I really got it together. First semester sophomore year I received a 3.7 GPA and I also plan to do well this semester! I would love to hear some stories about applying/getting...

hello, i am a freshman (and a half) kinesiology major desiring to attend a dental school. i graduated high school in May 2016 and I've been going to school year-round since. I plan to graduate a year early which would be in 2019 and I want the keys to success to being able to enter dental school...

Hey, So I am currently a freshman at a pretty large state school, and I have the opportunity to start a pretty big Frat (FIJI) on campus. This group seems to be one of the more academics oriented Frats, and I have the chance to be one of the first members, which means that I would have almost...

With a somewhat lighter class schedule this semester (I'm a second semester freshman), I have been able to take on a bit more activities outside of classes; however, I've had so many opportunities this semester, I'm afraid I'm taking on too much. I work as a piano accompanist/teacher, so I...

This will be my second semester as a freshman, and I am planning to take the following: Bio I w/ lab Physics II w/ lab Chem II w/ lab Elementary Spanish This amounts to 16 credits, plus 1 credit for undergraduate research. Is this too full a schedule to do (including research), along with...

Hello, So I am a student at Mercy College and I just got my grades back for my first semester. All A's and B's...but I missed entry into their pre-vet program by less then one point. That being said, I can either retake the class or switch my major to bio. While looking into switching my major...

Hi guys, I just finished my first semester at university and to be quite frank, my grades are **** (and not like OHHHH MUH 3.9 kind of bad). I took 13 credit hours this semester, 7 of which were core science (bio lec+lab, chem lec) and two electives. \n Well, all my grades have come in and its...

I'm a freshman biochem major at a large state University. I have a 4.0 gpa and currently research 10 hours a week (thinking of upping to 15 in spring) and volunteer 15 hours a week. What are my chances of getting into one of the less competetive REUs at some of the more obscure Universities...

I just finished my first semester of undergrad, and am thinking of applying to ScribeAmerica for a scribing job next semester. As much as I would like to take up a job as a scribe, I also know that keeping up my GPA is most important (I finished this semester with a 4.0, and will be taking...

I am a first year and I just finished my second quarter of college, having started a quarter early over the summer. My GPA is currently a 3.68 with 23 units so far. I know I can do better next quarter; I tried my best this quarter but I am learning how to study more efficiently and I can feel...

I'm starting college this fall and keeping up my GPA is something I've always struggled with. I always do well on standardized tests because you just have to focus for a couple hours and it's over. But, I struggle to consistently study. So I have a couple questions: 1. How did you study for...

(Sorry for the unorganized ramble, just had to vent) I am a week away from finishing my first semester at a state university and I just got my results for the gen chem 1 4th exam. I studied very hard for it and ended up with a D. I got an A, B and another D on the other 3 exams. The only reason...

As a freshman in pre-med at a university that functions on the quarter system, I am already trying to figure out how I am going to complete all of my pre reqs in 3 years in order to take the MCAT and hopefully matriculate the year after graduating undergrad? So what's everyone doing? Do you guys...

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Hi, I'm new to SDN and also a freshman in college at UCD. This is my first time ever posting anything so I just wanted to ask for any advice that anyone may have for reaching the dream! Lol But seriously, yeah, anything at all is appreciated. Oh and I'm a URM if that's at all relevant to this...

I'm a freshman at UT Austin, so all of these stats are expectations/guidelines rather than actual achievements. Cumulative GPA: 3.8; Science GPA: 3.9 MCAT 514 Research: As for research, I should have at least 3 semesters under my belt, with one poster presentation. Clinical: For clinical...

Hi, first time SDN user here. Seems like a great, helpful community. I had a couple questions about freshman year as an undergrad. School just started and I think now is the time to get involved in different clubs, activities, etc. What is some advice regarding freshman year? Any tips or...

I am going to be a freshman this fall at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN. I wish to pursue a degree in chemistry and a music minor. I didn't end up starting off on the premed track and my first semester classes are: calc 2, principles of chemistry, music theory (for music minor)...

Hi everyone! I am starting my freshman year this fall as a bio major! Kind of freaking out reading all of these posts! Just wondering if anyone had recommendations for classes to get out of the way?? Or pre requisite for classes to get out of the way! Even advice on EC's!! Just wanting to make...

Hi everyone! I've been eavesdropping in a lot of forums here at SDN, but finally decided to make an account to ask a question. I've read similar forums, but can't seem to get a full answer. So, I know that ECs will only carry you so much and that I should focus on a strong GPA. Personally, I...

Hi everyone, I'm currently a freshman psych BA major (probably going to change to BS), and I changed to psych from bio because I actually have a great interest in the field. The psych classes I've taken have been the only ones that genuinely excited me and made me want to learn more. My goal...

So, My advisor gave me these courses and I just want to know if they are apt for pre med track?! BIOL 1441- Cell Biology PSCY 1315- Introduction MATH 1441/1302- Algebra or Pre Cal ENGL 1301- Critical and Literature (I guess...) She said this is ideal and She isn't even letting me change or...

Hi everyone. Like the title said, I ended my freshman year of college with a 3.181 GPA. I thought I could do better but I ended getting straight B's in everything except for 2 A's in GE classes. I know that a 3.18 is way too low of a GPA to even consider being a potential med school applicant...

I'll be starting my freshman year in the fall, and I need to sign up for my first semester courses very soon. I'm pretty stuck on what to do about my math class. My options are college algebra and trig- while I think I may feel more comfortable going into my science courses with a foundation in...

Hello people, I completed my freshmen year and it was not a success. Due to multiple incidents and stupid mistakes, my cumulative GPA came to be a 3.443 with 28 credits. I received a B+ for Gen Chem 1 and C's for Physics 1 and Gen Chem 2. I understand and accept what I have done. But back to...

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Hi! I'm a freshman at George Mason University and I intend to go to Texas for Medical School. My GPA is fluctuating between a 3.9 and a 4.0 and for this post's sake lets assume I'm staying like this until I graduate. Let's also assume I score an average accepted student MCAT score. Will it be...

Hello all! I'm new, so not sure about formatting, and I tried to search for this question before posting but couldn't find anything. Ok, so basically, I'm a part of the Honors College at a state school, and this Honors College required us to take a 2-semester rigorous English course our freshman...

Hi all, I'm pretty new here and this is my first post. Anyway, I need some advice, and it's a bit complicated but all advice is appreciated. I'm a freshman pre-med at a T-20 University (I would share the name, but I see people avoid doing that) and I've been struggling a bit. I got a B in my...

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Hi, I am a freshman, planning on applying to med school after my junior year so that I do not take a gap year, ideally. Right now, I am involved with several volunteer-based clubs at my university, but looking forward, I would like to get any advice on how/when to gain clinical experience such...

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Hey guys. I am a freshman and I was wondering what is the best way to study for the verbal section? Should I read the NY times everyday? I got a 540 on my SAT critical reading and I know that score can't predict my future MCAT verbal score but reading comprehension has always been my weak point...

Hello there. I know there are multiple threads out there with answers to questions that are similar to mine. However, I feel as though my situation is different and because of that, I could not seem to find a useful answer in any of the other threads. I am a freshman in College, and I am just...

I am a "freshman" (I already have enough credit to become a sophomore after this semester), and am currently taking 16 credit hours. If I were to end this semester with a 3.25, what are my chances of getting a 3.6 or higher? I plan on taking the same amount of credit hours next semester, and...

I am stressing myself out. It's the week before finals and I really don't know what's going on in any of my classes. I started this year off with an amazing planner, study schedule, sleep schedule and diet! I was even working out a few times a week. Then my three year old started having sleep...

Hi everyone, I'm an undergrad freshman in my first quarter. I have started research and it's really exciting, but everything is starting off very slowly right now. I've learned agarose gel electrophoresis, pcr, qpcr, bca assay, western blot, cell culture, and a bit of flow cytometry. There is a...