med admissions

  1. S

    School list help + lack of state ties

    Posted this on reddit but didn't really get any suggestions so thought I would try here: -23F NY ORM female (2 gap years), US citizen raised abroad and spent half of life there -undergrad: t20 private: Econ/health sciences major -cGPA: 3.79. SGPA: 3.86ish -MCAT: 518 (130/128/128/132) -ECs...
  2. P

    U Colorado vs. Stony Brook vs. NYMC

    Hi all, I’ve been fortunate enough to have been accepted to a few med school programs, but I would love some guidance on which school I should choose. For reference, I’m from New York, and I’ve been accepted to University of Colorado, Stony Brook, and New York Medical College. CUSOM Pros: The...
  3. A

    Low GPA, high MCAT, high research

    Hi all, I am posting here to ask if I should limit my applications to only DO schools, or push my application another year. I am in my 3rd gap year as an R&D organic chemist in industrial chem. I have wanted to be a physician my entire life, but I knew after undergrad, that I needed more...
  4. C

    How does a W affect my chances when applying to a competitive med school?

    I am in my second semester of college, and I am struggling badly with an ecology class---estimate a C in the course. I am confident that I can do well if I withdraw and retake it later, but is it worth the W on my transcript? I got a 4.0 last semester and am doing okay in the rest of my courses...
  5. aburyy

    Memory Care Enrichment Activity Leader for Clinical Hours?

    I recently applied as an Enrichment Activity Leader for a memory care center. Would this count as clinical experience? Here is the description of the responsibilities: Leading and teaching small groups of cognitively impaired seniors in our award winning therapeutic Whole Brain Fitness...
  6. W

    Should I apply...?

    I'm quite nontraditional age-wise (30) but I have always wanted to be a doctor since my premed undergrad days. I'm trying to see if I should apply this upcoming cycle? I have most of the volunteering, both clinical and nonclinical, shadowing done (and still doing) and will be done with all...
  7. N

    To retake or not to retake the MCAT

    Basically what the title says My MCAT from last september is a fine overall score but continues to haunt me becuase of the CARS subsection. I got a 513 (130/124/128/131). For the last few months I've been on and off thinking about a retake and then trying to accept my score. I need to...
  8. E

    515 MCAT Ohio WAMC/School List

    I need some help with my school list for the 25-26 cycle and would love some feedback! I think my stats are just...okay, so any feedback on my application is fine with me too. I am also taking two gap years (graduated in spring 2024). My lower CARS score is also worrisome, so I'm still unsure if...
  9. dramaqueenforlife

    WAMC - High Stats, Low Clinical Hours

    I am applying to medical school this upcoming cycle and will have had 2 gap years by the time I *hopefully* matriculate. Would love to hear everyone's thoughts on my school list! I will update anything as needed, but I think that most of the relevant information is in here. 1. Stats: MCAT: 524...
  10. dark__prince

    Premed to predent

    Hi as title says I'm kind of thinking about dental school because of OFMS. I I’ve shadowed an OMFS in both the office and hospital setting and I have been hooked on the complexity and investment into each patient. Ever since I got to see a split osteotomy planning and actual 8 procedure I just...
  11. Su Di

    WAMC/School list help trad 3.70/515

    I would like to get a review of my application and see what my chances of getting into schools aimed towards social justice. I'm aiming to take one gap year (more like application year) and I'm going into my junior year. cGPA - 3.70, sGPA - 3.50 (also withdrawed from ochem and retook it) MCAT...
  12. LindaAccepted

    Getting Into Med School Isn’t Easy…But This Applicant Did It! - Podcast Episode

    🎙️Listen to this Admissions Straight Talk episode wherever you get your favorite podcasts, including Spotify and Apple. Full episodes are also available on Accepted's YouTube channel. Show Summary In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, host Linda Abraham interviews Yael Bruk, a recent...
  13. CocoboloDesk

    Low GPA high MCAT/Research (3.4/526)

    Messed up in dual enrollment and some in college somewhat upward trend cGPA: 3.4 and sGPA: 3.85 (Difference due to engineering classes not in sGPA however I was biochem before so I have significant science credits as well) 526 (132 C/P, 132 CARS, B/Bch: 131, P/S: 131) North Carolina South Asian...
  14. theChimp

    WAMC - Non-trad w/ Lowercase "x" Factor and Mid Academics

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  15. C

    UCLA exposed

    https://freebeacon.com/campus/a-failed-medical-school-how-racial-preferences-supposedly-outlawed-in-california-have-persisted-at-ucla/ Many people on X/twitter (including Elon) have started discussing UCLA's med school admissions practices as well as the strength of their current med school...
  16. LindaAccepted

    Medical The AMCAS Primary “Deadline”

    In just a few days, many of you will want to submit your medical school primary application. You’ve probably heard that you have to click “send” on the first day possible – which this year is May 28, 2024 – if you want your best shot. But just how true is that? The AMCAS primary deadline: Myth...
  17. S

    Low stats applicant. cGPA 3.1 sGPA 3.15 Strong MCAT. Mediocre ECs.

    Hey all. Just been stressing out and working on my med applications (2025/2026 cycle). Note: I am a Canadian applicant. Been studying for the MCAT (projecting 520s if all goes well based off FLs) GPA is on the much lower side due to a horrible first year (0.5 GPA...yeah) Without it my GPA...
  18. O

    WAMC (waitlist edition)

    Hello all! I applied this previous cycle and wanted to post on here retroactively regarding my chances of getting off waitlist, or advice on if the schools I picked were good choices. I'm a white, female, VA resident. VCU was my undergraduate with a major in chemistry and a minor in Spanish...
  19. I

    DIY post bacc timeline help

    Hello, I’ll try and lay everything out, so you can get a good idea of where I’m at. I got my bachelors in a science field which only included the basic prereqs. GenChem, GenPhys1, biology1&2 etc. I got around a 3.0 for cGPA and sGPA. Did good freshman year did bad sophomore and junior, then...
  20. C

    Research Question for Medical Students

    Research for med school Sophomore pre med, kind of panicking. I plan to go to med school once I graduate. I do hospital volunteering, worked at an eye clinic for a year, started a pharmacy tech job, do ESL tutoring, tutored math at my college and for elementary- middle school kids. I shadow...
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    Hello everyone! 😙
  22. LindaAccepted

    Medical University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine Secondary Application Essay Tips [2023-2024]

    (UCSF) is the leading university dedicated to advancing health worldwide through preeminent biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. The feeling that applicants often get from a UCSF interview is that the school...
  23. S

    Should I go to Caribbean as a "High School Graduate"

    Hello To introduce myself, I am a student who completed one year of university but I recently came across a program offered by a private institution called CIMT (located in Canada). They offer a 1 year program that matches the "pre-medical" year that these 5-year Caribbean MD schools offer (1...
  24. L

    Overthinking and Confused so WAMC

    Hi guys! I'm a rising junior and I've been looking at a few (around 15-20 or so) MD and DO schools and the more I look at them the more I'm doubting that I'll have credentials by senior year to apply to Med school. Below are my stats: 3.9 cGPA and 3.8sGPA I haven't taken the MCAT yet but I'm...
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    Hi everyone, I want to thank you all in advance for reviewing my stats. I appreciate it so much and value all of your opinions. I didn't include DO on this list because I'm not adverse to taking another gap year to study again for the MCAT if I must, so I decided to take a shot in the dark and...
  26. LindaAccepted

    How to Apply Successfully to Med School from Postbac Programs

    In this episode, the founder and former Director of San Francisco State University Postbac Programs and Accepted consultant since 2015 explains why the fastest way to medical school is slowly and carefully, and explores the advantages and disadvantages of applying to med school from a postbac...
  27. LindaAccepted

    Medical Here’s How to Match Your Values to the Medical School Mission Statement

    Here’s How to Match Your Values to the Medical School Mission Statement While every U.S. medical school offers you an education that will prepare you for a career as a successful physician, the social mission of each school vary greatly, and you should understand these nuances before you apply...
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    deferring

    Hi! I recently got accepted off a waitlist at an MD school. I have an identical twin sister who is still on the waitlist who has the same research experience, volunteer experience and hours, clinical experience, MCAT score and a very similar GPA. Basically, I feel that I’m not more deserving of...
  29. L

    LKSOM (Temple) vs. UUSOM (Utah)

    I grew up in Utah and attended the University of Utah for undergrad. My family lives in Utah. I was accepted to LKSOM and UUSOM. I have been getting tired of Utah and would like to see something new. Philly seems like it would be cool and LKSOM serves more of the communities that I'm interested...
  30. B

    Masters before reapplying

    So I unfortunately did not get accepted into any of the schools (MD or DO) that I applied to this past cycle. My stats were a bit average, 3.5 GPA and 504 MCAT, so it wasn’t too surprising. I will be taking my MCAT again but I also applied to masters programs and was accepted at Brown for...
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    Decided

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  32. Q

    Where can I apply to med school with these stats?

    Hi! I’m applying this cycle and don’t think I can handle taking my mcat again because of difficulty balancing with school work, research and other things and don’t want to retake and do worse. I have a 507 (128/124/125/130) and a 3.9 gpa. I have strong ECs and research and clinical hours. I also...
  33. P

    UNC vs. Wake Forest

    UNC Pros Cost IS ($34,000) Ranked higher (not by much) More prestigious? Cons Parking College town Get a “holier than thou” vibe Clinical locations (lottery system + locations themselves) Wake Forest Pros Class size Location (small-mid sized city) Ability to go to Charlotte for 3rd year...
  34. T

    ACOM VS ATSU-KCOM

    Hi friends! I am having a tough time deciding which school is best and wanted some advice. ACOM ~Pros DO/MPH Ipad/laptop Trending upward board rates Housing essentially on campus Lots of flexibility during 4th year Heavy emphasis on clinical simulation Location (warmer and near beaches)...
  35. YoungDaggy

    Update Letter, yes or no?

    My undergrad takes up to 8 weeks from the time of primary verification to write their committee letter and send all LORs. And guess what, they took the full 8 weeks minus two days to send mine, so my apps were not complete until 9/7 (it’s messed up I know). Regardless, I just started a new job...
  36. M

    Applying to medical school

    Hello all, I am in a degree program that allows me to apply. I'm wondering if this is seen positively or negatively? Would appreciate any insight!
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    PLEASE DO NOT QUOTE THIS MESSAGE

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  38. 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...
  39. E

    Long SOM (UT San Antonio) vs. McGovern (Houston)

    I have currently been accepted to both Long SOM and McGovern and am having trouble deciding between the two schools. Long SOM: I have been offered a full-ride here, so I would be able to graduate without debt. I really enjoyed my interview here, but I've never been to San Antonio nor do I know...
  40. S

    Pre-requirements classes questions

    Hello I'm taking these classes remote because my CC only offers it this way Calc 1 Sociology General Bio 1 with lab is the remote only teacher that offers it. is this ok cant change the rules of my cc?
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