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  1. S

    NC dental hygiene jurisprudence test

    I have tried to take the NC Jurisprudence Test twice now and I’ve failed it both times with a score of 19, and I need 20 to pass. I only have 1 attempt at the test left. I’ve read the laws and info they sent me to study but answers to certain questions are no where to be found on any website...
  2. Justduckyy

    Messed up Experiences

    I was testing to see if my experiences tab worked and accidentally submitted a random on because my internet is sucky and was glitching.... Is there anyway this can be deleted? I already submitted my application for schools so I know I can't change it but can the staff change it? ugh....
  3. S

    Engineer becoming a Doctor help!!

    I am currently entering my sophomore year in college as a Electrical and Computer Engineering major. I love my major and school, I have an academic scholarship that covers my 4 years, I have a 3.7 GPA, but I don't see any bio courses and barely any chem. I am not sure what all the requirements...
  4. H

    How to select an AuD program?

    Hi everyone. This fall, I will begin applying to grad school for admission into an AuD program. I have already begun narrowing down my search for which schools to apply to, but I am definitely struggling. For those of you who are currently in or about to begin an AuD program, where did you...
  5. C

    Adversity Essay

    Trying to pick a topic for the adversity essay and I was thinking about writing about my recent trip to Guatemala. I was responsible for getting the vitals of children. Since we didn't have enough translators I was left with my little knowledge of spanish to converse with them. Is the language...
  6. T

    I sent more LORs than the maximum for a school on AMCAS, what do I do?

    Hi there, I may have done this for more than one school by accident, but in the section of the AMCAS primary that asks you to check the boxes for what letters to send to each medical school applied to, I checked "ALL" for all of them, since they are all good letters and they will all be...
  7. F

    business internship

    Looking to apply to med school (hopefully next cycle) and am very interested in becoming an MD. that being said, i am also interested in the healthcare business as a whole and would like to be involved in biotech/healthcare venture capital/private equity in the future potentially. How would med...
  8. N

    Should i retake? please help!

    So i took the DAT in june, got an 18AA/TS and I know thats not ideal with my 3.3 GPA. My extracurriculars are by far my best attribute though. Is retaking the DAT in august too late? ill have my application done in june if not.. Im also applying to 15-20 schools broadly, and realistically with...
  9. N

    Low GPA, and Low DAT..

    My extracurriculars are by far my best attribute to my application. I have a low 3.3 GPA, and i just scored a 18AA/TS on the DAT because of QR bringing me down.. I dont know if i should just apply, and see what happens (15+ schools) or retake the DAT in august because thats the next chance I...
  10. WhyNeedAName

    OAT study question

    Hello! Am I the only one who has trouble studying for the OAT? I know the material because I have passed the class and am "breezing" along the study, but I feel as if I don't know the material because I don't know how in-depth the OAT will go (ex- Investment/payout of glycolysis vs the full 12...
  11. Rosebud13563

    Unique case of premed-Help

    Hello there, The reason I titled this as an unique case of premed is because I am not the average undergrad and I haven’t seen posts about my situation. I graduated High school this past May with my AA degree from Broward College in Florida. My college GPA is currently 3.93. I wanted to stay...
  12. Z

    MD & DO WAMC!!

    Hi, just looking for chances/possible school suggestions. - Undergrad Univ of Miami - sGPA: 2.9, nsGPA: 3.4, overall 3.11 (had some circumstances with health and family difficulties freshman and sophomore year, had to retake Orgos but an upward trend in both science and cumulative GPAs) - Grad...
  13. Canavero

    Official DAT scores to AADSAS

    Sorry if this questions seems RADICAL, but I am struggling to find info. So when I applied to take the DAT I selected the "send to all schools" option (At least I think I did). I took my DAT on the 29th of May and since I have uploaded the unofficial scores into my AADSAS application. Here is my...
  14. N

    Chance at lower tier schools?

    I am the typical below average applicant lol and everyone on here only posts crazy high scores and stats but i know people get in below the 20+s and 3.5+s Anyways, i have a 3.3 GPA (strong upward trend 3.7 the last 2 years), an 18 AA, 18TS, 18 PAT, 20RC, and 1000+ volunteering, 250+ shadowing...
  15. N

    How to find QR cutoffs

    what schools have cutoffs?
  16. C

    MD & DO What are my chances? (cGPA 3.41, sGPA 3.56, no MCAT yet)

    I'm a 22 yr old female, non-URM, PA resident, looking to apply to med school this summer to start in Fall of 2019. My college GPA is 3.41, science GPA is 3.56, and I'm planning to take the MCAT in early September (studying all summer). I've been a TA for General Biology classes for one year...
  17. thehopefulvet

    Recommendations for small animal anatomy/physiology books and resources?

    I'm taking human anatomy & physiology in my undergrad but in my current shadowing position at a veterinary surgical clinic I feel I would appreciate surgical procedures better if I had a more thorough understanding of, in my case, canine and feline anatomy and some basic physiology. I have been...
  18. DocSherman

    Re-Applying in 2020 - Need help planning

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  19. C

    Help Cutting Down List of Dental Schools Please? (California resident)

    Hey guys, just wanted to get 2nd opinions on my list of dental schools to apply to. Right now I feel like I have too many, and want to eliminate some that I might not have a better chance of getting into. For example, I heard that Midwestern Arizona has an emphasis on community service, and I...
  20. H

    Tufts MBS/MPH vs Drexel MBS

    Hello all, I am in quite a predicament between schools right now because I have to choose last minute between these two schools. A decision has to be made by June 8th. Cumulative GPA: 5.6, Science GPA: Around 3.3(?, maybe lower), MCAT: First try 499, Second try 498, with pretty minimal...
  21. S

    How do I categorize a grant I applied for and received on AMCAS?

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  22. 9

    Low gpa MD/DO list

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  23. J

    Experiences

    Hey guys! I'm currently filling out the AADSAS and I had a question on the Experiences section. I have been in a few organizations where I was a regular member, and then took on leadership roles in those organizations. Should I specifically only highlight the times when I held leadership...
  24. N

    Common topics on DAT?

    Hi I'm studying for my DAT right now, and was curious of any topics that practically guaranteed to show up on the QR, Ochem, Gen chem, and bio sections? Stuff that that shows up often and is known? Any help would be appreciated!
  25. S

    third cycle applying- still optimistic

    Hello everyone, I am from SC. Here is the rundown, I would appreciate any advice or encouragement, especially if your application is similar to mine. 2016/2017 cycle: -my senior year of college -took DAT late September, application was also submitted around that time -AA 21, PAT 18 -1...
  26. J

    Need advice please~

    Hi guys! I need advice on whether I should reschedule my MCAT date or not. I am currently signed up for the date of August 4th 2018. I have not started studying yet because I am still in school and I have so much school stuff to do and no time to study for the MCAT. I start my summer on June...
  27. F

    Got an F in Physics 2. Now What???

    I am rising premed senior bio major and have never failed anything in my entire life. I am in shock and don't know what to do. Are my chances of getting into med school gone forever? What should I do? My plan is retaking it on my last semester (Spring 2019) and hopefully getting an A since I...
  28. C

    need help with school list

    So, I am wanting to apply to MD and DO but would prefer an MD. I have always wanted to be a physician but am scared about gpa etc. I really need help creating a list of MD and even DO schools that I can apply to this cycle. I have a 3.5 overall and 3.27 science I have had all A's and A-'s in...
  29. Kavity

    Advice/Chance Me Please!

    I am a current dental student applying to Pediatric Dentistry Residency programs. My GPA is 91.35/100 and my updated rank has not yet been revealed, however this past semester it was 32/128, pending updated ranks. I have been extremely active in leadership, community service, research, etc. I...
  30. L

    Advice for those on Waitlist

    Hi, Could some med students who got accepted of the waitlist advise a fellow waitlister? Just wondering how much I should be annoying admissions, I want to seem eager but not pushy. I interviewed 3/29, was waitlisted 5/11, and turned in a letter of intent on 5/15. (University of Toledo) Still...
  31. S

    Question about hours for activities

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  32. B

    HELP w/ School List. 4.0 GPA, MCAT Score in a few days

    nvm
  33. L

    Reapplicant w. 511 MCAT. Should I retake MCAT and send AMCAS late?

    Hi everyone! So I took the MCAT late last August for the first time and scored a 511. I got my scores back in September and wasn't sure how applications worked because I'm an idiot and applied to a bunch of schools from Oct-Dec. Obviously I didn't get in anywhere. I was wondering if I should...
  34. O

    OMG! ANY ADVICE?? I NEED HELP( IN A LOST SITUATION!!)

    Hi i am in highschool abouta be a senior and i am currently taking college classes and i am signed up for intro to bio. Should i take it? I really want to get alot if courses of the way for med school and for my basics done in a quicker cheaper way. I have 25 hours right now. In the summer i...
  35. Z

    Cofounded a startup, need advice

    So I cofounded a tech startup with two other people that is now appraised at 7.5 million dollars - the problem is, I no longer find the work we're doing fulfilling (and I have a few issues with the people I started it with) and I would rather pivot and focus on other projects. If I leave now...
  36. B

    Misguided sophomore: Predental vs. Premed

    Hey y'all! Long post. Forreal. Like stop right now if you want Background Story: I have just ended my sophomore year and I am super relieved. Honestly, it was the most stressful semester of my life and I was burnt out to the max. I hated this semester, hated the classes ( honestly, screw O...
  37. ScrubswithnoSleeves

    Kaplan FL 8, P/S #44 (Self-Esteem vs Self-Efficacy))

    Hi all, I'm confused about this question and I guess that means the difference between efficacy and esteem. I thought that efficacy was literally your belief in you competence as an individual and esteem was your self worth/ +/– view of your self. Can anyone clear this up for me? Testing...
  38. H

    HELP?? MA MPJE STUDY MATERIAL?

    I was wondering if anyone could recommend what they used to study for (and pass) Massachusetts's MPJE? Did anyone use Prontopass? All they do is send you the same statutes you can find online, correct? Thanks
  39. alwaysstaypositive

    Pharmacy vs RN to PA or NP

    Hello SDN community, Yes, there are many posts similar to mine and I looked at them. I did research on each field and I would like to know even more opinions about the two routes from this community. Here's a few questions to generate some ideas: Do you have any friends, family members, or...
  40. M

    Mcat prep

    hello all, This is my first post on studentdoctor. Im 24 and just graduated undergrad yesterday, and I'm wanting to start my MCAT prep. I plan on doing the 100 day SN2ED and MCATjelly study plan. However, every time I sit down to prep, I lose concentration, get overwhelmed, and get stressed...
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