masters

  1. P

    Should I graduate undergrad early and do a masters?

    I am currently a freshman college student, and because of the amount of credits I have, I can graduate in 2.5-3 years with a double/triple major in chemistry, biology, and biochemistry. Should I do this and spend the next year getting a masters degree in chem/bio? I do not see the point of...
  2. S

    CUNY Hunter or online program psychology MA

    I was not a psychology major, and now I want to pursue a PhD or Psyd. I have thought about taking undergrad prerequisites, but I came across some MA programs that are less expensive than undergrad tuition at many schools. Would it be worth my while to get a MA in psychology? I am particularly...
  3. G

    What is my next move?

    I was wondering if any of you could help me with the situation I am currently in. I took the MCAT in July and scored a 499. Knowing that with a 3.01 GPA and a 499 MCAT, my chances of gaining admittance into many medical schools is low I am planning on applying to an SMP and retaking the MCAT...
  4. A

    Leaving DPT to pursue Masters?

    Hey everyone, So I know that this topic has been covered in some form or fashion hundreds of times, but perhaps I am adding a new spin on it. I am currently a first-year student (second semester) DPT student. To get straight to the point, I am considering leaving DPT to pursue a master's in...
  5. N

    Academically disqualified ex nursing student wanting to get into a PA program

    Hello! Five years ago, during my undergrad, I was academically disqualified from my university's nursing program. It was my first and only semester. I continued my studies and received a health administration degree, but I still want to provide patient care. My overall GPA is a 3.1 and my...
  6. T

    options for low gpa?

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  7. golgi body

    Need Help with post-bacc decision??

    Hi everyone, I've received 2 rejections and no II so far so I would like to start planning ahead and thinking of gap year ideas... 3.42 cGPA/3.4 sGPA (hoping these will be ~3.5 when I graduate). 508 MCAT. I'm worried about my gpa so I was thinking of doing a post-bacc. What are the best programs...
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  9. S

    Need insight on potential Post-bacc

    Hello Everyone, So, a little background information. I am a Pre-Dental student with a non-Science major. Here is a low down on my Science courses thus far: Bio 1: C Bio 1 Lab: A Bio 2: C Bio 2 Lab: A Chem 1: B Chem 1 Lab: B Microbiology: B+ Anatomy: A- Genetics: B Chem 2 (Summer): W Chem 2 Lab...
  10. S

    Need insight on potential Post-bacc

    Hello Everyone, So, a little background information. I am a Pre-Dental student with a non-Science major. Here is a low down on my Science courses thus far: Bio 1: C Bio 1 Lab: A Bio 2: C Bio 2 Lab: A Chem 1: B Chem 1 Lab: B Microbiology: B+ Anatomy: A- Genetics: B Chem 2 (Summer): W Chem 2 Lab...
  11. T

    WAMC: What Are My Chances

    MOD NOTE: We are now going to have one thread for all of the inquiries for competitiveness, what are my chances, do I have a shot, can I get into ABC University, etc. Most of the other SDN forums have found success with having one thread, so we are going to adopt that going forward. 1. Please...
  12. M

    Masters in Australia

    Hey, So I'm currently doing my final year in MBBS and about to start my 1 year long internship in January 2018. I've always wanted to move to Australia for my post graduate studies. Hence, to do Masters in Surgery, I'd be really grateful if someone could help me out and outline the...
  13. P

    !! Advice Please !!

    Hello- I am new to SDN and this is my first post, I would love any recommendations for my situation. I graduated undergrad with a veryyy low GPA, overall 3.0 and sGPA around 2.7 due to some bad things that happened to me, and depression as a result. I definitely showed an upward trend was i...
  14. R

    Career Changers: I'd love to hear your stories and advice!

    The reason I ask is because I've always had my eye on veterinary school, but in undergrad, my GPA was slightly below what they desired. For that reason, and for personal interest, I am currently obtaining my masters in marine biology with a focus on endocrinology and population health. However...
  15. E

    SOPHAS : multiple GRE scores

    Okay, so I have a question regarding the Standardized Test score section of the SOPHAS. Im applying to Masters programs in Epidemiology in several schools. Anyway, I took the GRE recently and did excellent in the verbal and essay section, however, my math was HORRIBLE. Im taking it again in 2...
  16. C

    Should I go for social work or counseling?

    I could use opinions on whether to pursue a masters in social work (department of health) or counseling (department of education). I've been out of the work force for awhile raising my family. I have an MA in anthropology and prior experience teaching at the university level. I know I'd like to...
  17. N

    Post Bac, Masters or Ph.D? (Clinical Neuropsychology)

    I am going into my last year of undergrad and I need advice on the best route to take after I graduate. The professors I have worked for seem to disagree on how hard it is to get into a Ph.D program that has a masters degree component. My long term goal is to become a clinical neuropsychologist...
  18. W

    More undergrad or...?

    I have read hundreds of blogs on here, including all that relate to this question. However I was hoping for more guidance. I am a biomedical engineering student starting senior year and will probably graduate w/ 3.2. I have strong EC (shadowing,research,etc). I was thinking it would be better...
  19. N

    Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

    Hello everyone. I was thinking of doing my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Do you guys think this is a good option? So far I am looking into two schools that offer online programs and are also CACREP accredited: Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas and Hodges University in Naples...
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    Current Neuro Graduate Student in need of advice :)

    Hello All! I am a current 2nd year in a neuro graduate program pursuing my master's (I also have the option to do a phd, but would like to apply to MD/DO programs sooner). I went to an mid ivy for undergrad, majored in bio, and achieved a very low overall gpa of 2.8--did alright in upper div...
  21. P

    Jobs with MSc Clin.Psych & Migration

    Hi fellow psychs!, I'm a new poster. I was searching for advice amongst my peers for the following situations/questions: 1. I'm a US resident and was planning on doing my MSC here however i decided to explore Canada as an option. I know degrees from different countries are regarded in...
  22. Y

    Do I have a chance at all

    sciGPA 2.76, overall GPA 3.18 - Upward trend since freshman year. Over 300 hours of shadowing/assisting, working, Dental club board member at our school, a lot of community service etc. Deans list last two semesters of senior year. DAT: AA 17, Bio 19, RC 19, GC 17, OC 14, PAT 16, QR 14. It was...
  23. Y

    Midwestern AZ vs DG? MBS

    Got into both schools' MBS program, debating which one would be a better fit. I am from IL but I don't mind at all moving to AZ. Have any of you heard about one being better than the other? I'm set on doing the 2 year MBS in hopes to get accepted elsewhere and drop out after the first year. Any...
  24. S

    Where I stand for dental school

    I am a re-applicant that just finished undergrad with a 3.2-3.3 science gpa from UNC and DAT 17. I had a bit of a downward trend in just my senior year which caused a big dip in sgpa, but a upward trend my from freshman to junior year (peaking at 3.42 or so). I am retaking the DAT next month and...
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    Application Timing

    Hello! I'll be finishing my masters in the first week of July and final grades will be posted no later than one week after that, so my question: should I delay submitting my application until I get my completed transcript or submit now? I'm worried that if I submit now and my GPA gets verified...
  26. A

    Too Late for Masters?

    Currently applying to MWU in IL and AZ- should finish the app before June 1st. What are my chances of actually getting in this late? Are there any other masters with a guaranteed interview program into their dental schools with rolling admissions up to July ish? Thank you in advance
  27. P

    Advice for Second Career

    Hello everyone! I accidentally stumbled across this forum through a google search and I hope that you can give me some good advice. I've decided that I would like to be a therapist, and thought that a PsyD would be an attractive option (more counseling focused, less research focused). I just...
  28. SD.Surgery

    Boston University Healthcare Emergency Management Masters???

    Hello Everyone, Does anyone know about the BU M.S. HEM program? Healthcare Emergency Management | Boston University If you are in or have graduated the program, can you please let me know? I am going to take a gap year/application year after my senior year. I am looking into either doing this...
  29. T

    Masters Program or Go For It?

    I attended two universities, one where my GPA was very low. I transferred out to the school I eventually graduated from with a 3.48 overall and science GPA. I took the DAT once and got an AA of 18. Retaking it this summer and applying this cycle once that is complete. However, I have also gotten...
  30. P

    Considering my options for psych future

    Greetings All! I wish to present my problem to you in hopes of a constructive discussion. I currently hold a BSc in Psychology (Gpa 3.2) from a college in the Caribbean (I'm also a citizen of this country) but I am soon to become a citizen of the U.S. (hopefully). These are my issues: 1. What...
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    Can I get into Dental school with low undergrad GPA and High masters GPA?

    Hi everyone, This is my first time applying to dental school, I waited till I was ready, which is now hopefully. I graduated undergrad with a gpa of 2.68 in a BS in Biological sciences. My science gpa was pretty bad bc I failed a couple science course a few times due to some personal life and...
  32. chemdoctor

    Does a post-bacc or grad degree increase chances?

    So, I'm a freshman and looking to graduate early right now. I'll be class of 2019, though I was supposed to be 2020. So, I'm thinking if a post-bacc or a grad degree would be the best course of action? I don't want to apply to med school next year, so that's not an option. I had some...
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    EVMS Contemporary Human Anatomy Master's Program

    Are there any current or former students that can provide insight into this program? Have students from this program been successful in obtaining acceptance into PA or MD/DO school? This program is relatively new and I am having difficulty finding any information about student experiences in the...
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    PA School Help

    Hi guys. So currently, I have just finished my junior year of undergrad. My current but yet horrendous stats are cGPA: 2.75 & sGPA: 2.40 Unfortunately, all the pre-req's I have take that are required for PA school, I have received Cs in. I really want to become a PA, but I know how hard and...
  35. R

    MPH or MS to benefit my application?

    I'm looking into pursuing a master's program before reapplying to medical schools. I applied to both MD and DO schools after my third year with a 3.2 cgpa, a 2.9 sgpa, and a 504 on my MCAT (will probably take again), and I just graduated with a 3.4 cgpa and a 3.1 sgpa. I applied to and was...
  36. K

    Dental School Admission/ Master Student Need Advice

    Good evening, So I would like some advice on Dental school. My undergrad GPA was a 3.01 I had bumps and paths finishing strong because my rents were in and out of the hospital. I went and got a Masters in Community Health and did my Thesis in Oral health at Midwestern University. My Grad GPA...
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    Master's programs - low GPA/high MCAT, low research?

    Hey all, I applied last year to MD programs to no avail. I have a bad gpa (3.17) in BME from Stanford, but 518 MCAT (Apr 2016). I have been applying to post bacc programs but haven't got into any, so I am thinking of doing a DIY post bacc. However, I also got into 2 masters programs - one in...
  38. C

    Should I reapply this cycle?

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  39. S

    Research, Post Bacc or Masters?

    Hi! Right now I am set to graduate from Undergrad a year early. I'm really not sure what the best route to take is. I have currently taken 43 credits and my gpa is a 3.75. I'm really not sure if it'll go up or down since I have a majority of science classes left to take. Please help me out. I'm...
  40. astrostellar

    Master's programs associated with a med school (but not SMP?)

    Hey all. Trying to get a grasp on SMP/master's ideas before I come close to graduation. I know traditional SMPs are akin to the first year of M-1 curriculum, and other master's in medical science/biomed/physiology are also popular, but is there any truth to my thinking that it would be better...
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