low income

  1. A

    MD WAMC for 2026-2027 cycle (510, 3.74 cGPA)

    Hello. I am currently a senior hoping to apply this coming summer to medical schools. The pre-med curriculum at my school is known for being rigorous and having lower gpas but higher acceptance into med schools compare to national averages. I am on the fence about retaking my MCAT because I was...
  2. I

    WAMC? 3.6/507/URM

    I’m FGLI URM so pls be gentle, I don’t have a reference point (but also be truly honest) URM black female low-income Questbridge Match Recipient T10 undergrad From GA but am in IL for undergrad Graduating this June cGPA: 3.73 sGPA: 3.63 (upward trend last 2 years with all A’s except for to...
  3. browneyefrenchfry

    what MCAT range should I aim for?

    Background: Junior AA-male, first-gen, low SES, LGBT+, very "inspiring" life story (so much so that, upon acceptance to my UG, they filmed a mini-doc about me and my life, including interviewing teachers from my high school, etc. -- PM for more details haha) GPA: 3.5cgpa/3.3sgpa Experience...
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    SBU Pre-Med / Low Income

    I will most likely be going to Stony Brook University as a Biology Major with Premed. How will this impact my chances of getting into a med school? Also, as a caucasian student that is seriously low-income, should I still intend to go to medical school? It's the only career path I can think of...
  5. M

    Experience being in medical school as a first generation university student

    I'm wondering if anyone is comfortable sharing their experience as a first generation university student in medical school, particularly in Canada? Even in undergrad, I still get subtle the feeling of being an "other" which can be really uncomfortable and I'm curious as to whether this gets...
  6. H

    Nontraditional student: postbacc vs SMP?

    I'm in a dilemma between selecting an SMP (Loyola MSMP) or taking classes at Northwestern University through their evening certificate program. I'm very low-income and it would be a big burden to take out that almost $50,000 loan for the SMP. Plus, I currently work in a local healthcare job...
  7. AcornFactory

    Are the decks stacked against low income pre-med students with few resources?

    Becoming a doctor is a deep desire for me. I can't imagine being anything else. I adore the human body and I'm fascinated by pathophysiological processes. I want to serve my community in the fullest sense and I believe that I can best do this by becoming a physician. But I'm barely scraping by...