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Hi everyone! Just received my MCAT score today and feel completely deflated. Was hoping to find out how realistic applying this cycle is going to be. Was planning on applying to all the MDs in my state but now know that is unrealistic so hoping to just focus on DOs this cycle unless there’s 1 or...

Hey everyone, This is my first post on the SDN. I'm currently exploring DO/PhD & MD/PhD (although I know my current stats are definitely not enough for MD) programs and would really appreciate any insight into the MSUCOM DO/PhD program—especially as it's one of the few physician-scientist...

I have a cheating IA during fall sophomore of college. My current cgpa is 3.33 and sgpa is 3.11. I have made amends with the professor, retook the class and received a 3.0. However I withdrew from part 2 of the class due to family emergency during junior spring and later took it in senior...

Hello all. I am having some difficulty figuring out my timeline for SMP and medical school applications. This is going to be a long post, so thank you for your patience and willingness to help! Essentially, I was wondering if it is okay to apply to medical schools the summer before starting your...

I applied for medical school this past cycle with relatively unimpressive stats (3.49 cGPA, 3.47 sGPA, 511 MCAT) and got three interviews, which turned into spots on two waitlists. One of the schools sent out a series of emails to those of us on the waitlist advertising an Early Assurance...

. School List: SUNY Downstate Loyola Rosalind Franklin George Washington Tufts Einstein Drexel NYMC Georgetown Dartmouth University of Vermont UMass Geisinger Rochester Rush Boston University Rutgers Hackensack Meharry Morehouse Howard

Hello everyone. I am incredibly happy right now as I got my first medical school interview invite. FYI I have low stats but, I do have amazing experiences that are very unique and I wrote some killer secondaries. I applied to many schools back in July and today I got my first interview at LECOM...

Hello everyone! Ive been a long time lurker on SDN and am finally applying this cycle, going to apply very broadly and to many schools. I wanted to thank everyone who took the time to read my posts over the years and help provide such amazing advice and help! Anyways I had a question regarding...

I've done a DIY post-bacc with 72 credit hours total, 52 being BCPM. I have a 3.71 cGPA during only my post-bacc hours, but my total cGPA including undergrad several years ago is still 3.38... Additionally I scored a 514 on the MCAT. I have 2600 EMT hours, 1600 Scribe hours, Hundreds of...

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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...

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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...

After weeks of patiently waiting, you finally receive your MCAT score, only to realize that it’s much lower than you’d hoped. In this situation, you have several options. First, take some time to think; it’s not a good idea to make a decision immediately after receiving your score. Give it some...

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...

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...

Hi, I’m a non-traditional Black student. I went to community college first and completed a good chunk of pre-med courses and later I transferred to a university. During my time in CC, I took on 12-19 credit hour course loads (with the permission of my institution), while also taking care of my...

Fortunately, it’s easier to tackle a poor MCAT score than a poor GPA. While you should not retake the exam too many times, a better-prepared second or possibly third attempt can be a sound strategy. Many people find that studying independently or with a group of friends works well. Reviewing...

You knew there was a possibility that this would happen, but that doesn’t erase the sting. What can you do now? How can you move forward? What should you do if all you’ve received are rejections? To start with, know you’re not alone. Last year (2018-2019), only 40.9% of allopathic applicants...

I am a 20 year old URM male at a Top 20 undergrad institution. I plan on applying in next years cycle but because of my low GPA, i have been considering taking a gap year to improve my stats. Im currently sitting at a 3.4 cGPA and and 3.3sGPA, no grades under a B- just a whole lot of B's. Im...

Hey all, I applied to a bunch of DO schools earlier in the cycle but now I'm thinking I should've also applied MD, and people in my family are pressuring me into applying MD at this point even though it's extremely late in the cycle. With my stats (3.4 cGPA, 3.3 sGPA, 511 MCAT, ORM, lots of...

Hi, I was wondering if I should go ahead with my application or if I should wait to apply next year after I take the MCAT again? I haven't submitted my primaries either because I'm waiting on my letters of rec so I'm already late to the game. My MCAT is a 504 (C/P: 128, C/R: 125, B/S: 127...

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 score – let Alicia’s expert guidance give you confidence to apply! View Get Accepted...

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, will provide loads of experience-backed advice on how to get accepted to med school despite low numbers during the webinar, Get Accepted to Med School with Low...

The process of applying to medical school is stressful. Applying with a low science GPA can make the process even more nerve-wracking. For over five years with the UC Davis School of Medicine Postbaccalaureate Program, I specialized in helping students with low numbers apply successfully to...

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’s own Alicia McNease Nimonkar will give you tips and strategies for putting together an application that focuses on...

Just wanted to give those with lower stats a little hope and confidence! Here’s my story: I graduated in 2016 with a 2.76 BCP and 3.03 oGPA, with a 17 AA and 17 TS on the DAT. I thought getting into dental school was impossible for me (which it was at that point). But I decided to work my butt...

Medical school admissions are competitive: it’s a fact of the process. If your GPA or MCAT is lower than average for your target schools, you may be facing an extra level of worry. Can you mitigate your low stats with a great essay? Or should you take a step back and focus on raising your MCAT –...

I am sure there are a bunch of us here with pretty low stats (either MCAT or GPA or both) who are now sitting twiddling our thumbs waiting for interview invites wondering if they will ever come. We are also probably in it for the long haul. Sooo, if there are any accepted/matriculated low...

Hi all, I am a non-trad graduated 7 yrs ago. My plan was to apply a few low-tier MD schools and broadly to all DO schools. I have my apps (DO and MD) ready, but I am still working on polishing my PS until the MCAT score come back next week. Why so late? cause I wanted to focus on studying...

hi everyone- my overall GPA is between a 3.2-3.3 and my science GPA is a 3.1 but if I retake a class I can get a 3.4... obviously I will do that if I have to but has anyone gotten into pt school recently with these scores? my v+q is a 298 (150+148) any recommendations in schools to look at ?

Now’s your chance to catch up on the valuable information that Alicia shared during her recent webinar, Get Accepted to Med School with Low Stats. Med school applicants with low GPA and/or MCAT scores – you don’t want to miss this! View Get Accepted to Med School with Low Stats now!

Have you registered and marked your calendars for Thursday’s webinar, Get Accepted to Med School with Low Stats? Reserve your spot by signing up ASAP (free) and get ready to learn how to boost your strengths so that the admissions committee won’t dwell on your weaknesses! Register here: Get...

In our last post, we talked about how to best present yourself in your secondaries and interviews. Today we’ll move forward and discuss ways to boost your GPA, another important feature of your med school application profile. Feeling a bit fragile after these first sections? That’s to be...