md chances

I'm thinking about doing some independent study/research before I graduate. Is it worth it? I have a 3.2cum and sci GPA that will likely be a 3.3 upon graduation. However, taking the research will stress me out to the max. Any advice? Also, on the AMCAS and AACOMAS application, would they allow...

I am from Illinois. I have a 3.5 and 500. Upward Trend: 3.7 GPA last two years 3 years of research +200 community service shadowed MD and DO 2 DO school interviews last year, but very late in the cycle. What are my chances for DO schools and low-tier MD schools if I have already applied...

Hey everyone, I am new to SDN. I have seen how great you guys can be, and I could really use your help. What do you think my chances are for MD? Should I apply to DO? I have already sent most of my MD secondaries, but have not sent a DO primary application. Any advice would be much appreciated...

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Hello fellow readers! I'm here to seek wise counsel about a possible change of career fields into medicine. I'm a 24 y/o Speech therapist assistant with approximately 1 year of experience. I've worked in outpatient and private practice settings with mostly the pediatric population. I hated my...

I have taken the MCAT 3x.... waiting on my 3rd score. First MCAT taken in Jan 15... rushed through it cuz I didnt want to take the new one -_- 23 Second 127/121/127/127 Third: waiting on the score cGPA: 3.54 sGPA: 3.33 otherwise super strong applicant in terms of experiences... including...

The last piece of the puzzle is the MCAT. GPA: 3.94 cGPA, 3.93 sGPA MCAT: 514 (130/128/127/129) EDUCATION/RESIDENCE: Ohio and The Ohio State University! White male. RESEARCH: crap ton of time volunteering, 500 hour paid fellowship through AHA for my own project where i managed another student...

Hello there, I just received my scores for the June MCAT, and I would like to see whether my application is at all competitive or acceptance worth for the following Florida schools. (I am FL Resident) USF NOVA LECOM UCF UM UF FIU (Number 1 Choice) FAU FSU (Number 2 Choice) Honors Biomedical...

Well it's finally here. My MCAt scores got released and it was a 510. Not what I wanted but 85th percent. It's time to post a WAMC so I can see if my list is good. I have all the volunteering and shadowing. I did research for a large hospital near me and it was government funded for the Us...

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Hello everyone! I was wondering if someone could give me some pointers about the schools I'm looking to apply to (whether they seem reasonable/outlandish, if I have too few/too many, suggestions for other schools, if my chances overall aren't very good[I sure hope not, haha, but if I must...

Hi all, first of all thank you so much for any help and advice you are able to provide! I have below a list of MD schools that I am looking to apply to but would like to add/remove any that may not best fit my stats and experience. Again thank you for all your help! My stats are: cGPA: 3.78...

I've been working in a microbiology lab for two years at my school and I'm spending my summer as an intern at a pharmaceutical company in NY. I love the research I've been doing in both settings and the pharmaceutical company has offered me first hand experience in biomedical research in...

Already applying to many do schools. I am a borderline applicant with 508 mcat spring 2016, 3.5 cumulative gpa univ of virginia(science gpa is higher), medical experience in 2 labs, medical sales, hospice administration.

1) MCAT 517 - 96th Percentile (129 PS / 130 CARS / 130 BS / 128 Psych) 2) 3.83 cGPA - 3.80 sGPA 3) Undergrad: UNC Chapel Hill 4) NC Resident 5) Asian EC's: A) Undergraduate Clinical Internship x 2 - NYU ED x 450 Hrs - 3rd World Country Rural ED x 150 Hrs B) Clinical Volunteering - ED x 110...

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International student from India Undergrad from Stony Brook University 3.93 cGPA, 3.9 sGPA 514 MCAT. 92nd percentile. 130 in Phys/Chem - 97th percentile. 127 in CARS - 83rd percentile 129 in Bio/Biochem - 92nd percentile 128 in Psych/Soc - 86th percentile ECs: - Shadowed an American MD for a...

Wondering what my chances would be to get into any of the Texas Medical Schools? I will not be applying until next round, however I currently have a 3.93 gpa (but I would also like to know my chances if my gpa dropped to say a 3.75), and a 4.0 science gpa. I have recived a 515 on the new MCAT. I...

Hey all, Applying to MD programs (possibly DO programs) this cycle. Background...1st time applicant, NH resident...mehhh undergrad experience...3.57 cGPA/3.52 sGPA (3 W's)... worked as an EMT for my university, worked part time at a restaurant (to pay for some of my college expenses), a little...

Having worked a year I realized that my ambitions really lie towards pursing a healthcare career. But the thing that's really holding me back right now are my grades. I finished my undergrad a year ago with a (terrible) cumulative GPA of 2.6 and an even lower science GPA. There were some things...

Hello all, I'm applying this upcoming cycle and needed some help with deciding where I should be applying. I have a list of a few schools but am very open to suggestions and would also like to get an idea of my chances at each school. A bit of background info: MCAT: 508 (127/127/127/127)...

Hi everyone. Currently I've compiled a school list and would like to hear your input on which schools are reaches and which schools you think I should add. My list feels very all over the place so any suggestions would be great! Neuroscience major, Michigan resident and went to UofM Ann Arbor...

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I am a white male, graduating from an Ivy. MCAT breakdown: 130/127/130/130 Upward trend My current plan is to apply and work through the application cycle. I have my application ready to submit June 1st but could be convinced to wait. ECs are as follows: Research: -2 years lab -Wrote an...

Rosalind Franklin Loyola University Chicago Northwestern (reach) Rush (definitely low on ECs for this) Southern Illinois University University of Chicago (reach) University of Illinois University of Wisconsin (maybe reach?) University of Iowa Indiana University Michigan State Oakland...

Here is the low down: CA resident MCAT: 33 cGPA: 3.52 sGPA: 3.29 Main experiences on first app: 1 year full time job as scribe/surgery scheduler in orthopedics 3 years as division 1 track and field team manager (scholarship) 2 years paid marketing internship with division 1 athletic department...

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Senior (graduating in a week!), first generation high school/college student, low socioeconomic status (far below poverty level), non-URM, not from a top 100 undergrad, TX resident Stats: 3.6 (maybe 3.7) cGPA, 3.2 or 3.3 sGPA, 501 MCAT 06/2015 (123 Chem, 127 CARS, 122 Bio, 129 Psych) - planning...

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I know everyone writes their credentials on here and I've read some really good advice but nothing like my situation. I plan on applying for med schools DO or MD for the upcoming cycle. My overall gpa is a 3.1. My practice mcat scores are in the low 500's. I know alone those stats don't seem...

I know everyone writes their credentials on here and I've read some really good advice but nothing like my situation. I plan on applying for med schools DO or MD for the upcoming cycle. My overall gpa is a 3.1. My practice mcat scores are in the low 500's. I know alone those stats don't seem...

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I apologize in advance for the length, but the text is important to supplement my questions below. For those reading, thank you for your time. I am planning on reapplying this coming cycle as an MD/PhD (I applied for 2015 entry as MD). Reason for my rejections I found out through my interview...

I apologize in advance for the length, but the text is important to supplement my questions below. For those reading, thank you for your time. I am planning on reapplying this coming cycle as an MD/PhD (I applied for 2015 entry as MD). Reason for my rejections I found out through my interview...