low mcat

  1. H

    Biomedical Sciences masters program?

    Hello everyone, I am looking for some advice. Sorry for the lengthy post. I am a URM nontraditional premed student who graduated with a BS in biology and got a 3.28 cGPA and a 3.15 sGPA. I worked full-time for 3 yrs while in school to sustain myself, which made me miss out on many...
  2. ApplyPoint

    Considering Applying to a Caribbean Medical School? Meet the “Big Four.”

    Students with lower MCAT scores and GPAs are more likely to be accepted to allopathic schools abroad than in the U.S. Due to Israel’s 2022 announcement that foreign students may no longer matriculate to Israeli medical programs, you'll be looking at the islands. Schools in the Caribbean are...
  3. J

    Application Advice Please (submission date)

    Hi guys, any advice would be much appreciated! little lost. so took the MCAT 05/29/2022 somewhat blindly (didn't study properly for it & had to wing it -- scored 489 this time I studied a lot more for it, still not as much as I probably should have/not properly (noticed I didn't take FL...
  4. H

    Will this IA hold me back?

    Hi! I am a low MCAT (507) high GPA (3.89) URM applicant (mostly applying to service oriented schools since I have 1000+ hours) and am afraid that my IA can pose a risk to my application. So the fall of my sophomore year (fall 2020 when the vaccine wasnt out yet) I got in trouble due to a guest...
  5. M

    WAMC- low mcat URM

    Hello all! As you’ll probably be able to tell from my info below, I show a great interest in giving back to my own community (AA female) through my job, ECs and volunteering. It’s been my dream to attend an HBCU for medical school from the time that I decided I wanted to become a physician. I...
  6. F

    MD WAMC: c3.91, s3.94, 506, Texas Resident

    Hello! This is the first time I am posting. Thank you in advance for your help and I apologize if I am missing something or did not follow a recommended format. cGPA = 3.91 and sGPA= 3.94 by TMDSAS 506 MCAT (125/127/125/129) Texas Resident Asian Indian University of Texas at Austin Clinical...
  7. Monica Ahedor

    WAMC 4.0/502/URM University of Oklahoma

    Hi! I know this sounds dumb, but I am only applying to the University of Oklahoma this cycle. I have a scholarship from them that pays for 2.5 years of my tuition. If I get rejected this cycle, I will apply again (because I will still have my scholarship) and apply to other schools as well, but...
  8. L

    WAMC: Non-trad, low MCAT

    PLEASE DO NOT QUOTE THIS MESSAGE Still awaiting verification but self-calculated cGPA: 3.56 sGPA: 3.3 MCAT - 494 State of Residence - Grew up in TN. Strong ties to WA, MS. URM Ivy Nonvolunteer clinical - Est. 7000+. Volunteer Clinical - 300+ (VAMC, Community Clinics for...
  9. I

    Low MCAT (501) - High GPA (3.88) WAMC for both MD and DO

    Arizona State University GPA: cGPA 3.88 sGPA 3.81 MCAT: 494 (122/124/122/126) 501 (125/126/125/125) Residence: Arizona Pakistani Male Clinical: Scribing: (250 hrs + anticipated), Cardiologist clinic volunteering (125 hrs). Non-Clinical Volunteering: ASU Clubs. Mainly two. One focused on...
  10. 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...
  11. HappyPerson

    Should I really give up on medicine?

    Hello, I’m usually not put down by others but my premed advisor really hurt me. I graduated 2 years ago with a bachelors in biology with a cumulative gpa of 3.46 and a amcas science gpa of 3.13 and aacomas science gpa of 3.21. I have thousands of hours of scribing, medical assitant, community...
  12. G

    School list help for 2023

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  13. nn0401

    What are my chances? Should I increase my school list? (MD+DO) (3.3cGPA/503/CA/URM)

    Hey y'all! Thanks for clicking. I feel like a hail mary applicant with my stats.. What are my chances? Should I increase the number of schools I've applied to (both MD and DO) just to increase my probability of an acceptance? 1. cGPA and sGPA as calculated by AMCAS or AACOMAS cGPA: 3.3...
  14. P

    Advice? What are my chances ?

    Hi everyone ! I recently applied to 15 schools (10 DO schools and 5 in states MD schools, FLORIDA) for this application cycle of 2020. Some quick stats... MCAT : 499 (44th percentile) Chem/physics: 125 54% CARS : 122 23% Bio: 125 51% Psych: 127 70% Overall Bachelors of science in nursing...
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  16. D

    Need help. 3 MCAT retakes/downward trend but good clinical, work, EC

    Hi guys, I am in a pretty tough situation. I am pretty devastated with the outcome of my MCAT retakes. I already submitted primaries before I received my 3rd MCAT retake results. AMCAS has not been verified. Working on DO secondaries. I am looking for advice on how I can still get in and apply...
  17. LindaAccepted

    Medical Last Chance! Learn How to Get Into Med School With Low Stats

    Our free one-hour webinar, Get Accepted to Med School with Low Stats, is coming up this week on Thursday, June 18th, and it’s not too late to register and join us! Having low stats is a common stress point for many of our clients. But a less-than-perfect MCAT score or undergrad GPA does not...
  18. D

    No advisor, MCAT studying length for a non-traditional?

    Hello, I’m a 26 year old non-traditional student and need a decent Mcat score for my 3.32 gpa. I have a science/bio background but need to do some serious content review for the MCAT and not sure about the timeframe I should leave for this. I’m starting a post/bac program end of August. Would...
  19. HappyPerson

    Gap year?

    I need advice. I have a 3.45 cGPA and a 3.12 sGPA. I have really good EC's ranging from scribing, medical assistant to volunteering at free clinics and at religious institutes. The only thing I didn't take is the MCAT. I feel like in order to have any chance this cycle I have to take the MCAT by...
  20. D

    Insanely low MCAT, all other stats stellar...am I doomed?

    I hope your cycles are going well. Let's get right to it. I have a 3.56 GPA from a top-20 research university, stellar LORs (all of my recommenders sent them to me before submitting), tons of clinical experience (long term shadowing and volunteering in clinic, etc), above average research...
  21. K

    MCAT Dilemmas

    I recently graduated from undergraduate. I first took my MCATs before my senior year. My first score was a 489. I retook and received a 496. I had a gpa of 3.7 and I was a college athlete with three jobs, so I decided to take my chances and apply. I was waitlisted but no acceptances. I finished...
  22. LindaAccepted

    Medical Free Webinar Recording: Can You Apply to Med School with Low Stats?

    Answer: YES! Now’s your chance to catch up on the valuable information that Alicia shared during last week’s webinar, Get Accepted to Med School with Low Stats. Med school applicants with a low GPA and/or MCAT scores – let Alicia’s expert guidance give you the confidence you need to apply...
  23. LindaAccepted

    Medical Exclusive Low Stats Med Webinar Airing Soon!

    Are you wondering how to overcome your low stats and wow the admissions committee? Let Accepted consultant Alicia McNease Nimonkar guide you through the steps you need to take to get accepted during our webinar, Get Accepted to Med School with Low Stats. Reserve your free spot by signing up...
  24. LindaAccepted

    Medical Getting Into Med School With Low Stats Webinar Reminder – Reserve Your Spot Before It’s Too Late!

    If you have a less-than-desirable GPA or MCAT score, you don’t need to lose hope. Alicia McNease Nimonkar, senior advisor at Accepted and former UC Davis postbac program director, will provide loads of experience-backed advice on how to get accepted to med school despite low numbers during our...
  25. LindaAccepted

    Medical Are You a Med School Applicant With Low Stats? Read On…

    Applying to med school and worried your stats are too low? Not sure if your numbers will make the cut? In our upcoming webinar, Get Accepted to Med School with Low Stats, Accepted consultant Alicia McNease Nimonkar will give you tips and strategies for putting together an application that...
  26. T

    Low MCAT, Post Bacc and Masters Options?

    Hi there! I am looking for any and all advice I can get here. I am about to graduate undergrad next month. I applied to medical school last summer just in case, but i did pretty bad on the MCAT and did not get accepted. I have a 3.3 cGPA and 3.5 sGPA. I got a 490 on the MCAT. I would love to do...
  27. mandyads

    Early Apply & Unreliable Application

    Hi All (looking for actually advise/experience, not a list), I am currently in a one-year, 37-credit SMP at a new DO school (3rd cycle coming up) in Texas. I had moved to the area due to a military partner and was hoping to pursue medical education again after 3 years out of school. I found...
  28. mandyads

    MD & DO Early Apply & Unrealiable Application

    *Unreliable Hi All (looking for actually advise/experience, not a list), I am currently in a one-year, 37-credit SMP at a new DO school (3rd cycle coming up) in Texas. I had moved to the area due to a military partner and was hoping to pursue medical education again after 3 years out of...
  29. mandyads

    MD & DO SMP & Early Apply MD/DO

    Hi All, I am currently in a one-year, 37-credit SMP at a new DO school (3rd cycle coming up) in Texas. I had moved to the area due to a military partner and was hoping to pursue medical education again after 3 years out of school. I found out the medical school I was interested in had a...
  30. J

    What to do? Help!

    Hey everyone! Thanks for stopping in. I'm stuck and not sure what route to take into medical school. Little background about myself: Last semester undergrad. Current cGPA 3.3 - sGPA 3.2 upward trend Minority, first in the family Bilingual (english/spanish) Had to work most of my undergrad to...
  31. xJoseph

    MD 503 MCAT, 3.94 GPA, and URM!

    Puerto Rican and residing in the island. What do you think my chances are on schools in the state of California or N.Y out of curiosity? Thanks Proficient in Spanish, English and ASL.
  32. P

    LOW GPA, unimpressive stats. Post-bac or SMP? Help improve my chances!

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  33. Liliofthelamplight123

    19, in the US but considering UK schools as a backup plan

    Hello everyone, Right now I am 19 years old and I will be applying to both US medical schools and UK medical schools this cycle. I apologize in advance if this post is rather lengthy, but there is a lot I want to get off my chest. I have been working on my Biology B.S. here in the US since...
  34. Liliofthelamplight123

    19, looking at US and UK Medical Schools

    Hello everyone, Right now I am 19 years old and I will be applying to both US medical schools and UK medical schools this cycle. I apologize in advance if this post is rather lengthy, but there is a lot I want to get off my chest. I have been working on my Biology B.S. here in the US since...
  35. M

    501 MCAT; 3.8 non science GPA; 3.4 science gpa

    Hey guys, I need some help. I got my MCAT score back and its much lower than I was doing on practice exams so I need to re-evaluate my school options. I decided not to apply to MD programs so I can just focus on DO. I am not sure what schools to apply to or if I even have a chance at getting...
  36. MMF84

    Wasn’t expecting a secondary, now what?

    I had already applied to several schools this year before my MCAT score had been released and unfortunately I absolutely bombed my MCAT. 487 to be exact. A close family member passed away a few days before my test but I chose, rather unwisely, to attempt the exam. Obviously I had already...
  37. JowellHollyBuddy33

    ** The Offical Osteopathic Underdawgs 2018-2019 **

    Hey y’all, Do we have an underdawgs thread for 2018-2019 yet?! Non-trad here, and I’ve been ready to get on board since 2015 and my application cycle is finally HERE. You guys have been an inspiration to many. Good luck to everyone applying!
  38. DoBurrosLayEggs

    School help, please! Old/spread-out ECs, etc.

    I would really appreciate some opinions on a school list! I'll preface this by noting that I included years because my experiences are quite spread out. (I'm in my mid-30s.) cGPA: 3.90; sGPA: 3.81 MCAT (last month): 510 (127/127/128/128) State of residence: California; also qualify as...
  39. K

    MD & DO PLEASE HELP! WAMC - uGPA: 3.2, MCAT: 493 twice, 360 hours of shadowing, + more????

    1. I just wanted to get a quick idea and list of opinions on WAMC at any DO or MD school in America with the following info. 2. Is it worth doing a one year Masters Program (I was thinking MSPCS at Mercer University) to improve my cGPA and show I can do better in higher level science courses...
  40. fwest9

    DO school chances

    GPA: 3.4 (constant upward trend, just had a hard time freshman year) MCAT: 497 (2017) --> 503 (2018) 122/126/127/128 (not sure what happened on c/p was averaging 126 on practice tests) - South Carolina resident - 100 Clinical Volunteer hours - 1000+ non clinical volunteer hours (interned at a...
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