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  1. C

    Should I accept an Early Assurance offer from an expensive MD school or reapply?

    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...
  2. D

    School list Feedback 3.6/516 URM!!

    . 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
  3. HappyPerson

    First interview invite, low stat applicant, Late interview date

    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...
  4. HappyPerson

    Personal statement help

    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...
  5. H

    Glide Year "Psychedelic Pharmaceutical Investigation" Masters a Good Idea or not?

    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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  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. LindaAccepted

    Medical 3 Ways to Deal with a Low MCAT Score

    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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. marwalla

    What should I do?

    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...
  14. LindaAccepted

    Medical Improve Your MCAT Score for Medical School Acceptance

    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...
  15. LindaAccepted

    Medical Reapplying to Med School: Evaluating Your Medical School Profile

    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...
  16. N

    Gap Year Advice

    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...
  17. M

    Applying MD this late?

    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...
  18. N

    Wait another year or continue with my application?

    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...
  19. 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 score – let Alicia’s expert guidance give you confidence to apply! View Get Accepted...
  20. 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, 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...
  21. LindaAccepted

    Medical Applying to Medical School with a Low Science GPA

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

    Words of hope and encouragement

    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...
  24. LindaAccepted

    Medical Applying to Med School With Low Stats? Read This.

    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 –...
  25. T

    low stats success stories??

    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...
  26. Lucasisfluffy

    I am late to apply for everything. Need advice to return as a stronger applicant.

    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...
  27. D

    What dpt programs should I look at with 3.2 GPAs

    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 ?
  28. LindaAccepted

    Medical Can You Apply to Med School With Low Stats? [Free Webinar Recording]

    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!
  29. LindaAccepted

    Medical Exclusive Webinar for Med School Applicant with Low Stats this Thursday!

    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...
  30. LindaAccepted

    Medical Boost Your GPA for Medical School Acceptance

    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...
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