med application

Hello, I am hoping to get some feedback from those with knowledge/experience regarding the med school application market. I am looking to apply next year and want to know what is realistically possible and what realistic goals would look like for getting into med school. I am a hispanic...

Hey guys, Quick question for those of you who attended as non matriculating students, did anyone of you have to retake courses you took in undergrad? Like lets say you completed Chemistry in undergrad, but you plan on taking Orgo I & II, after graduation, did you have to retake the chemistries...

Hi, I am currently finishing up my last semester of my sophomore year of undergrad. I attend a community college in Alabama, and I am going to transfer to the University of South Alabama this fall to start my junior year. It looks like my gpa is going to end up being 3.93(best case scenario) or...

Hi guys, I am an international student and was wondering if you guys could let me know what my chances are. I am planning on applying broadly, around 20 schools. I know my MCAT score isn't great but I think that's the best I can do. Majors: Biochemistry and Neuroscience GPA: 3.87 MCAT: 510...

Hello, I plan on applying to DO schools this upcoming 2018-2019 cycle. I'm having a difficult time figuring out what schools to apply to since only some schools list their matriculation stats. If anyone could give me some insight or link some resources, I would greatly appreciate it! this is...

I've been tossing around this idea for a while during my time (lurking) on these threads this year. I found a similar thread here by @scpod from 2005-2007 but think the topic deserves an update in recognition of the new decade, the rise of social media, and unique millennial / Gen Z quirks...

Hello! I'm a spanish med student graduating next year from Slovakia, and once I graduate I want to go to the UK to continue the studies. I've read it's really unlikely for a foreing student to get into the program, anyone knows anything about this? I've also read some information about the...

I had an unsuccess first attempt (not completely done yet) and am trying to weigh options for next cycle. MCAT: 517 GPA 3.65 Graduated last semester (3.5 years) from a highly ranked BME undergraduate program. Very involved in medical device research but only have one paper and it was not a...

I'm an American citizen living abroad in Israel. I want to complete a first degree in Israel that still leaves me the option of pursuing med school in America later on. Can I be accepted directly to med school with a first degree from a foreign country or would I still have to do a pre-med...

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Wondering what my chances are to get into MD and DO schools. I took my MCAT in August 2017, and got my score back in September 2017. I decided to wait to apply early in 2018 versus applying late in 2017 cycle. My MCAT score is a 508. 127 psych, 127 CARS, 125 Chem, 129 Bio. My overall GPA is...

So I am extremely conflicted in my decision of where to attend medical school for the next few years. I am debating between RWJMS and the accelerated neurosurgery program at Penn State Hershey. I currently live in NJ about 5 mins away from RWJMS. Here, I have my family, friends, and am very...

(read bolded for quick skim) Thanks in advance for reading and responding. I don't think I am the only one with this question so hopefully others can glean something from this discussion. I am scheduled to test April 21 and it has occurred to me that I need to put some finishing touches on...

Greetings all, The University of Dundee Schools of Medicine and Dentistry will be hosting an alumni and information event at the Orchard Hotel in Singapore for: (1) Dundee Medical or Dental graduates (2) Prospective students who are interested in studying Medicine or Dentistry at the...

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Hey everyone, I'm going to try and keep this a reasonable length. I have 5 drops and I'm very concerned about my upcoming application. 1st drop: taking 17 hours, dropped me to 14 hours 2nd drop: was working nearly full time, had just taken my first few science courses, dropped from 9 to 6...

I was wondering my chances of getting accepted in medical school? Currently I am working on a masters in Biomedical Engineering and doing well (hope to graduate with at least a 3.8 GPA). However my undergraduate gpa (same major) was not as a good, a 3.25. I was wondering if I finished strong...

Hi, I would like to know the likelihood of me getting interviews and getting into schools. I went to a community college for my first two years and finished my last two years of undergrad at a university. I have a degree in biology. My cGPA is 3.85 and my sGPA is 3.80. My MCAT is 512. I have 250...

Hi, I'm a biology pre-med student who really wants to be a doctor. Because of my aspirations I have always wanted my college grades to be high and unfortunately I took it too far. In my general chemistry lab we had to write weekly lab reports and your grade in the class depends on the TA you...

Hello! I am an undergrad student in my senior year right now and need different opinions on the next step I should take before applying to med school. My cGPA is 3.6 and my sGPA is around a 3.3-3.4. I have yet to take the GRE or MCAT. I am planning on taking the GRE general exam late this...

I am a psychology major with pre-med and English minors with a cGPA of 3.84. My Psych GPA is a 4.00 and I am debating Medical School/Psychiatry or MD career versus a Psych PhD/Clinical Counseling career. I have not yet taken the MCAT or GRE but am planning to do so this spring. I had B in both...

Greetings everyone, I wanted to post on the medical student forum to get advice from those who have already made it through the application process. I am a Biological Sciences Major at Clemson University with a Minor in Psychology. As of right now my grades from freshman year are really...

(current junior) Unfortunately most of my math science courses were during my first 1.5 years of college when I had a parathyroid tumor (increases calcium and hormones in the body and impairs cognitive abilities, not to mention physical tiredness)which affected my ability to study, exhausted all...

Age: 20 Gender: Female Race: Asian cGPA: 3.85 sGPA: 3.79 I'm currently a junior public health major at ut austin. i plan on applying summer of 2018. haven't taken the mcat yet (plan on taking it next march, right before applying). i "became" pre-med this summer, so i guess you can say i'm kind...

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As promised, here is the December & January version. Doesn't matter if it's rejection, II, or acceptance.

hi everyone, I have recently shadowed a podiatrist surgeon for a day. I am wondering...even though podiatry is usually its own professional school, will these shadowing hours still help me on a med school application? Thanks.

So I am planning on asking my professor for a recommendation letter but i am taking a two year gap. So I don't really need the letter until june 2019 when I apply but i feel like the professors will forget me once i have graduated and its been a year. So i am going to ask them to write me a...

Hey I have a 2.6 GPA and am in my fall semester of my senior year of my bachelors degree in biology. I have just started looking into masters degree programs as I realised I do not want to take a gap year, I would like to know what I should do as my GPA is low and I do want to apply for an MD...

Hi !! So I am a pretty traditional applicant. I am a biology major at a small university in California and will be applying for med school pretty soon! I plan to take my MCAT around April 2018 and then apply in June!! So I have been reading up about different schools and I was wondering if it...

Hi all, Finding myself in a bit of a dilemma as my plans have fallen through. I graduated from a smaller Florida university in fall 2015, with a BA in Psychology and a minor in Biology. My cumulative GPA was 3.95, major 4.0, and science 3.85ish. (I was originally planning PhD clinical...

I'm a current junior at a highly ranked state school. I'm looking for insight on my highest school prospects to apply for, I havent taken the MCAT yet, but I'd like to see what to aim for. I have a 3.65 cumulative, 3.74 science in major, a chemistry major, biochem minor and music performance...

Every med school wants to admit students who are academically intelligent. Having a high GPA in undergrad and a strong MCAT score show med schools that you can handle their academic rigor. But every school is different in what they consider is a “strong” score. The top schools will have higher...

Submitting your AMCAS application is the first step towards a long and difficult med school admissions process. There are many different components of the AMCAS that must be completed: working on your personal statement, taking the MCAT, developing an activities list, asking for letters of...

A lot of students with average MCAT scores are worried about not getting in. How can you make your profile stand out if your MCAT score doesn’t quite cut it? In order to make up for your average score, you should focus on building up your extracurricular activities. You’ve probably heard that...

Hi! I am new to SDN. I received my new MCAT score yesterday. I applied this cycle with my old MCAT score, and I added the "addl MCAT intent date" on my AMCAS application. I took the MCAT in August, and I submitted secondaries in late July and in August. Do I need to contact each school that I...

Your MCAT score is definitely a crucial part of your med school application, but what if it’s not as high as you aimed? Now it’s time for the rest of your application to shine, especially your extracurriculars. Through your application -- personal statement, AMCAS experiences list, secondaries...

Where does your score lie among the top 10 med school MCAT averages? Harvard: MCAT-518, GPA- 3.9, Acceptance rate 3.3%, Stanford: MCAT- 519, GPA- 3.9, Acceptance rate 2.5%, John Hopkins: MCAT- 519, GPA- 3.9, Acceptance rate 5.8% UCSF: MCAT- 516, GPA- 3.84, Acceptance rate 3.4% UPENN...

Your MCAT score matters a great deal in order to even get your foot into the admissions door. You should spend a lot of time studying and prepping for the test that determines your future, but how much time? You are not going to spend every hour of every day studying, so you need to fill your...

Taking the MCAT in the upcoming weeks? Think about this – Confidence, along with preparation, plays a big role in test-taking. Your mental state and psychology play an important role in your decision-making ability, focus capacity, and the consequent results. In preparation for your upcoming...