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First off, thank you for helping this non trad out! I know we all have our own journey to make, so it means a lot you are taking the time to help me with my own. I'm very fortunate to have received interviews at both UTRGV & UTMB, with UTRGV turning into a pre match. Still waiting to hear from...

Hi! I've been accepted to both SJB and UCC medical schools in Puerto Rico. Are there any past, current or future students of these schools that that could help me decide? Both schools seem great and they both have their pros and cons, but I just haven't been able to finally make a choice. Any...

Hello everyone :) I am pretty sure this is a stupid question but doesn’t hurt to ask but I am applying to pharmacy schools this cycle and am currently in my last year That being said, will it hurt me if I take biochem after I apply? i currently am taking genetics, Orgo lab, and bio stats and...

Hi everyone. I am an undergraduate from a state school and I was currently looking at my GPA through an AMCAS GPA calculator. I was disappointed and shocked when I saw my AMCAS GPA being a 3.54 when my BCPM GPA is a 3.74 and AOGPA being a 3.86. I know not much can be said without an MCAT but I...

Hi everyone, I was wondering if I could have some advice. I have been so frustrated by this dilemma! I am going to be a university freshman this upcoming fall, but I got an Associates from my early college high school through a community college, so I am technically a sophomore. Nevertheless...

First time posting, so sorry if I'm doing this wrong. But I got an acceptance into CNU College of Dental Medicine for their first class ever later on this year. It is a brand new school. Just simply asking for any general advise if it's a good idea to accept? Is there anything I should...

University of Rochester Pros Well-ranked school (top 40?) with a great match list Received half in aid --> total cost would be around 160k Enjoy the biopsychosocial model approach/ great research and mentoring opportunities Have close friends that already attend the school, and also enjoyed the...

Hello everyone! I am a current applicant trying to determine the feasibility of commuting between Philadelphia and New York, Newark, or Hershey PA for Medical School. I am a nontraditional student who is considering commuting based on my spouse. I recognize how challenging these long commutes...

Hello Everyone! I am looking for some opinions I am currently doing a do-it-yourself postbac and have finished last semester with 3 A's and 2 B's. I will be finishing this semester with 4 A's and 1 B (in a non-prereq course). I was thinking of taking a pass on the B because I am trying to...

Hello everyone. Im getting out of the Navy at the end of the year and going back to college and have been stuck in which route I want to take. I know I want to work in the medical field but I don't know in what setting. Originally I was looking into just going to get my BSN and be a RN but I...

Hello beautiful little people of the interwebs, I know this has been asked before, but I feel like it has been a few years so I was curious what people think about these two schools in comparison to one another as of now. OUWB is my first choice, wayne is not. OUWB is generous with...

After three years of applying, I didn't think I would be having to choose from my acceptances, so not a bad problem to have, but I was hoping to gain some insight from you guys about the hardest, most life-altering decision of my life. I have made a pros and cons list for both schools: ARCOM...

So Iv been accepted to all three schools. My deposits are due in a few days. Just want to see peoples opinions. What does the SDN say

Hello all! I have been blessed with the opportunity to be able to choose between these three fine institutions, but I still don't know which one to choose. I am a Georgia resident, in case you are curious :) Here are the pros and cons I have for each school. GA-PCOM - Pros: In state (literally...

Hello everyone, During the cycle I have been fortunate to have a handful of interviews, some which I have already declined and some I have scheduled for sometime in December. So far I have an acceptance at Howard, 4 interviews scheduled in December, 1 in Jan and 1 in March My interview at...

Hello everyone, During the cycle I have been fortunate to have a handful of interviews, some which I have already declined and some I have scheduled for sometime in December. So far I have an acceptance at Howard, 4 interviews scheduled in December, 1 in Jan and 1 in March My interview at...

My name is Jorge and I am a rising sophomore at Rutgers University - New Brunswick pursuing a degree in Economics with a minor in Public Health, potentially a double major, while on the Pre-Med track. I am very passionate about the access and quality of healthcare/medicine in the United States...

So long story short, I’ve taken 4 NBME’s (13,15,16,19) through my dedicated study (I’m 6 weeks in) and have scored between 170-190. Got a 220 on uworld1 when I was about 76% with my First pass on uworld I finished UW with a 56% I have step 1 scheduled in 3 weeks and I was thinking about...

Hi all, I have compiled a list of dental schools that I think I might have a shot of getting into but could use to cut out schools and willing to add a few if recommended. Background: I'm a Connecticut resident and have a 3.75 GPA and will take DAT in 1 month. Uof Pitt Uof Buffalo Uconn Touro...

I am looking for help on deciding what my best path would be, and my family and friends are sick of hearing me go back and forth- I need a fresh set of eyes/ears. I am a 22 year old premed who just graduated from the University at Buffalo. I am a non traditional student in the sense that my...

Hello, I did a one year post-bac program and didn't do so well. I am on the verge of being terminated from the program because I did not even get a 3.0 . Before post-bac, I applied to dental schools with 3.4 GPA and 19 DAT. I got one interview, but didn't get in. I realize now, that I...

HI, Im a 3rd year DO medical student that is highly considering Family Medicine because of all the possibilities with the training. I am finishing my last rotation before board studying and it happens to be ER, which I also really like. All of the ED docs and internists have been telling me not...

I was accepted into both the MS in medical physiology at Case Western and the IMS at Drexel for this coming year. I am not sure which to pick. My eventual goal is medical school. I am looking for any information on either as well as anything to help decide between the two, especially from anyone...

Just got an acceptance from OSU this morning and now I'm trying to decide between two very similar schools! The prestige difference between OSU & UC is probably negligible, both have great research opportunities, and tuition is very similar at both schools. UC has repeatedly used their...

Hi, Before I ask the quearions in the post title, let me give some background on my qualifications and career path up to this point. I have wanted to be a therapist since I was in high school. Since then I have always openly explored my options and challenged that career goal as I was in...

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I live in Portland, OR, and I plan on applying MD and DO in a couple of cycles. I am about to move into a new apartment with my partner, and we don't know if we should make the move to the Washington side of the river, or stay in Oregon, so to claim residency in the state where I would be most...

I have to choose! Help! Roosevelt is only 20,000 a year and in Chicago which is a city I know and love. There seemed to be a lot of support for the students, and a cohort size of 20 seems just big enough to be able to choose friends, but still have small classes. DU is like...40 or 50,000...

Hey everyone... New to this whole thing and would love some feedback. Some background... -Planned to go Pre-Med in high school but chickened out at last minute -Graduated in '13 with a Bachelors in Spanish instead (3.5 GPA) -Traveled around a lot, have struggled to get a good job since...

Let’s keep this organized and in advance thank you!!! About me: Marist BA psych n Phil 3.5 Pre med reqs almost done gpa 3.5 Age 26 American and working on dual with EU via dead EU ancestors in Italy. Goal:Become psychiatrist work in UK 1) The dual EU citizenship should help right? Especially...

I need help deciding on a specialty. Currently I am between ENT and OBGYN. I have worked very closely with the ENT department since M1 and can get great letters, scored 240 step 1, and have published 3 papers with the department (+countless conference poster presentations). But, during M3 I...

So I am simply looking for advice. I have wanted to pursue PA school since the begininning if junior year. I have worked hard academically, gained much clinical experience, and volunteering. However, I just recently shadowed my family doctor and she may have convinced me to just go for the MD...

Hi everyone, I'm hoping someone out there might be able to give some advice. I'll be applying to some apa accredited school psych phd programs come December. I'm very interested in working in a school setting, of course, but am also thinking I might wander into a juvenile detention setting...

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...

Currently a junior/grade 11/year 12 with my last known cumulative GPA at 3.68 (unweighted) and I have not take the SAT or the ACT but planning to do so before 2018 ends. (Might I add that my PSAT was no good at all with the score being around 1,100-1,200 so I don't expect my SAT or ACT to be...

For someone that just graduated and is taking a gap year due to a late decision to go to med school, how would you advise them in choosing between a Pharm Tech or Lab tech job? Personal Background to potentially influence decision: . 500 hours as a Medical Assistant . 630 hours as an ER Scribe...

Hi everyone! I need some advice: So originally, I planned to apply for Dental school next cycle for 2019 matriculation. However, I just received my first D in Organic Chemistry; and this has somewhat messed up my class schedule. On top of that, I planned to do a research program over the summer...

Currently in a gap year with very limited clinical experience (pre-med before this with around 25 hours shadowing a specialist). I was wondering how I should spend the next six months left before the application opens. I have two timelines in mind: 1. Shadow for 2 months (feb/march) and build...

Hi All, I've been browsing around SDN for awhile now, and as I approach the end of my 4th year of undergraduate I have become unsure of whether I am cut out for Medical School. Long story short, I realized I wanted to go into medical school to become a psychiatrist or neurologist during my 3rd...

Hi everyone! I hope this post finds you well. I am truly in a dillema! All you replies will be truly appreciated. I did my undergrad in Psychology. Graduated from a private university with a massive amount of debt and a 3.6 GPA. The medical field has always been my passion. I had inteded to...