gapyear

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Hello, I am currently a junior majoring in Biology with a minor in Chemistry and I am interested in going to dental school. My GPA is very low compared to others; my cGPA is 3.28 and my sGPA is 3.27. I don't have much volunteer hours in the dental field but I have been shadowing a dentist. My...

I need advice on what do for my gap year(s). I have recently graduated and ended with a 3.47cGPA/3.3 sGPA with an upward trend (especially my last year - had 3.8 or higher) and am planning to apply for 2022 cycle (so would apply next year in 2021). I am URM and currently studying to take the...

I have been having trouble finding an adequate job in my small(ish) town for my 2 gap years. The only positions available near me are CNAs. I've been hearing that people are getting rejected from medical schools because being a CNA, you don't work with physicians at all. For this reason I...

I'm currently a 4th year medical student in Palestine, and I feel very frustrated and depressed. I'm thinking about taking a 1 year break from the University due to my depression. I feel that I lack a lot of basic knowledge and should take this year to relieve my depression and cover these...

I just graduated with a BS in biology. All my life, I aspired to become a physician. Before college, I thought I had it all figured out. I volunteered at my neighborhood hospital and I loved working with patients, doctors, nurses, etc. I declared my major at the start of college. Except for...

Hey everyone, Thanks for reading, I'd just like some advice real quick on the MCAT and what it's worth. I am a good student, I've worked hard from an upward trend, transferred university and am currently the top Junior Biochemistry major at a top 50 college (I came a long way :D). Because of my...

My plans have recently changed and I am looking for some insight or advice. My husband and I are now seriously considering having a baby during my 20 month gap between graduating undergrad and starting medical school. He is in a field unrelated to medicine and is an extraordinarily supportive...

Hey guys! I'm graduating December 2017, taking the MCAT and applying 2018. Hoping you can take a look and make some suggestions on what to focus on in the next year and a half... 1. Do I need more research experience to be considered competitive? 2. Do I need clinical volunteer experience given...

I received offers from two different companies to work as a scribe: 1. Scribe America - the position is an inpatient, hospitalist scribe at a large hospital on the trauma floor 2. CityMD - the position is an urgent care scribe at NYC location. I am a recent college grad planning to apply to...

I recently graduated and am applying now. I have a good research job that will serve me well in applying. In my opinion, it is the best type of research job I could have before going into medicine. I will be able to put in around 25-35 hours per week here, and possibly get a few publications.I...

I just received my undergraduate degree. My plan was to begin at an SMP this coming August, but unfortunately I didn't apply to any SMPs or post-baccs, as I'm using this summer to re-take the MCAT. My current GPA is a 3.29c 3.13s, with 144 total hours (some of my credits from research didn't...

So my sister is having a baby in London and her bf passed away in a car wreck this week. So I have to go live with her for a year until things become normal. I am flying out next week. Target: DO cGPA:3.36 sGPA:3.21 Major: Biochemistry major, Biology and Business(to increase my cGPA lol) Mcat...

So, I am considering taking a gap year after graduation. I am currently a neuroscience major at Baylor. I have a fairly good gpa (3.7), however I feel like I need to focus on more research and volunteering to make myself a competitive candidate . My fiance will be getting out of the military...

Hi All, So I didn't hear back Dec 1 unfortunately and I'm already starting my gap year. I will be contacting adcoms to see what they recommend but I'm planning on volunteering at a free dental clinic & try to get a dental assistant/dental administrative job. BUT here's where I'm a bit grey on...