non-trad applicant

I'm a non-trad at Kean University and I’m torn between either pursing either MD or DO and I appear interested towards the field of psychiatry after being able to shadow a psychiatrist. However, I had a life circumstance with my family that prevented me from getting involved in research...

Hi everyone. I'm a non- Canadian international student, non-trad (graduated in May 2022). I've been trying to figure out if prereqs have an "expiration date". Some schools say "5 years", some 10. Some say they "prefer" or "recommend" it to be recent coursework. Anyways, I'm planning to apply in...

Thank you to whoever takes the time to read this! :) Note: I am 100% aware that most of the T20 schools I listed are a complete hail-mary for me. Despite the odds being completely stacked against me, I figured it was worth shooting my shot. cGPA: 3.77 sGPA: 3.76 MCAT: 515 (128/130/127/130)...

Hello! Date of submission: June 12th 2023 Overall GPA: ~3.4 (3.03 overall at undergrad, 3.9 at community college (only prerequisites + AP + biochem), Science GPA: 3.89 Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 3.95 DAT score (include AA and all sections): 19 AA, 20 PAT, 17 TS, 20 BIO, 16 GC, 16 OC, 21 RC, 20 QR...

Decided to delete question. I'm receiving some outside help now. Thank you!

Hello everyone, I’ve had this question in my mind for the longest time and haven’t found anyone else/other ways to solve my dilemma. I’ve graduated with a bachelors in Healthcare Administration and I’ve worked in numerous positions in the healthcare field (mostly admn stuff, but a lot of...

Hello! I'm looking for some advice. I applied to 25 schools (18 MD/PhD, 3 MD, 4 DO) in summer 2021 for fall 2022 matriculation. I have 3.91 overall GPA, graduated summa cum laude, and 514 MCAT. I was a physics major, published a first author paper in a physics journal, and started an astronomy...

Hello! I just need some advice specific to my situation. I'm a 28yr old cellular and molecular biology major with a 3.65 cgpa, and 3.72 sgpa. I spent the last few years working in a doctor's office and doing some volunteer work/ research internships. I have been looking to apply to some master's...

Hi, Looking to network with other non traditional students just beginning their med school journey. Hoping to form a group where we choose a topic, study and then teach/share to reinforce. Planning on taking the MCAT next year. Best wishes everyone and stay safe!

Hi, I am worried that I have applied too late and have shot myself in the foot! I submitted primary on August 24th so it is still being waiting for review to be verified, and so haven't received any secondaries yet. That said I think I have a strong and unique application that I hope will make...

Hi all - First time starting a thread, so I'm sorry if this has been tackled elsewhere. I applied to 20 MD programs during the 2017-18 admissions cycle, attended 4 interviews, was placed on one wait-list, but received no acceptances. After graduating I took a position in research which I have...

Hi guys. I'm a current Comp sci major in college who is going to graduate with a job in NYC. Ever since I was a senior in HS I have always thought about medical school and recently realized (especially with the coronavirus) that this is something I really want to do. I've thought about the pros...

Ok guys I’m finally going to post... I’ve been lurking for a while but recently made an account. I am a Texas resident who attended a public Texas school. I graduated with a PRETTY bad gpa, 2.6 in Biology. I honestly don’t even know what my science GPA is. My initial goal when graduating...

Hey guys! Just wanted to get some insight from you all. I would like to go to med school in a few years. I already took my pre-med classes during my undergrad, but my science GPA (3.2) was not the best, since I took all of those during the last two years of my aerospace engineering degree. My...

I primarily would like to know if I look like a competitive applicant (at least on paper) and if there are any revisions I should make to my school list. Thank you! I guess I will use the format from the Description page: cGPA and sGPA as calculated by AMCAS cGPA is a 3.64 and sGPA is a 3.98...

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Hi there, I'm a non-trad and thinking I might have to move my OChem 2 lab to the summer when I'm applying a few years from now. Given that I'd have taken all my other labs at that point (including OChem 1 lab) and have all my other prereqs done, would it be seen poorly for me to do that? It's...

Hello everyone, Please take the time to read this fairly long post so you can understand my situation and offer any encouraging tidbits or advice about how to make medical school a possibility for my future. I found this forum at a difficult time and it has proven to be quite encouraging for...

Hi! I'm a non-trad who'd really appreciate SDNers' feedback on what schools I have a chance at/where to improve as I have a few years before I apply. Please note that some of these stats are anticipated. Thank you! cGPA/sGPA: 3.8/3.67 MCAT: 515 (Higher CARS / lower CPFBS) State of residence: CA...

I have a 3.4 from a top 10 University with a Public Health major. After working at a company for a while, I decided to go plan toward nursing school and spent 2 years working part-time while taking community college classes in physiology, nutrition, and some fun classes. I volunteered at a...

Hi all! I just graduated from the GeorgeSquared Advanced Biomedical Sciences program in May 2018. Please feel welcome to post any questions you may have. I would love to share my insight and be as transparent as possible, since I too was in your shoes searching on SDN last year. If you have any...

Hi guys, So I'm finding myself applying to med school for the third time. My main question has to do with the personal statement, but any additional advice people could offer would be greatly appreciated. In regards to the PS, should I acknowledge/account for the fact I'm applying for the...

Hello all! I am a re-applicant this coming cycle and I wondered if you could give me an assessment of my chances for getting into an MD school and which schools you would recommend I shoot for. I will graduate with my MS in Biotechnology in an intensive 1 year program made of many pre-meds like...

I am a non-traditional Texas resident looking to apply in the 2018-2019 cycle. I graduated in 2016 with a cGPA 3.2 and a sGPA 2.96, no strong increasing or decreasing trends. Since graduating I did a summer of full time research in HIV a Texas Tech Health Science Center in EL Paso Texas. I have...

My teenage/young adult years are riddled with problems due to my past alcohol abuse. While I have no charges, I've been arrested three times. One arrest could expunged, the other arrest was a temporary detention order and the third was drunk in public/resisting arrest. The arrest I worry about...

Howdy SDN! Here's a question for my fellow non-traditional pre-meds: how do we NOT run out of steam? I'm a non-trad. I have a BS, an MS, and I'm currently in a Post-Bacc program. Each of these programs I've done back to back, without summers or breaks (my longest break was my first winter...

Hello everyone! First time posting, but long time reading ;) Non traditional applicant for next year (2018-2019), trying to gauge if I can make changes to my application and be more competitive. The story: 27yo, married, no kids, graduated PA school x2 years ago started working CT surgery...

Hello any Pre-Med students, current and future medical school Applicants, (This is my first post so don't take it too hard on me) I took a big risk this application cycle and applied anyway to MD and DO schools that I think I have at least 5% chance of getting in. I am originally from Haiti...

Hey guys! I'm just starting out in my quest to pursue medical school and I'm looking for advice/WAMC, hoping you all might be able to point out some things I'm overlooking or not aware that I need. Encouragement is also welcome! Let it be known that I've thought/prayed/labored/sweated long...

Thanks in advance for any input. This post may initially come off as a bit self-involved, but that is just to provide context for a little-articulated issue that I suspect effects many (often extremely successful) pre-med students. In particular, I refer to those students whose approach as...

So I was in the military before entering a four year college. I received college credit for the training I had throughout the four years, and this credit is shown on a transcript. There was however no term designated for when I received these credits, but they all transferred to my 4 year...

Hi all, longtime lurker and figured this would be the best spot for this question. I am a non-trad, BS in Mech and Aero Engineering 2005, MS in Aero Engineering 2007 that included research for 2.5 years and a thesis. I have been working in Aerospace Engineering since and I am planning on...

First of all, thanks for taking the time to check out my post, I appreciate it. Tl;dr: Masters Degree with 2 first author papers, one co-first in review, and a middle author. 3.69 uGPA and a 515 MCAT. Interested in MSTP programs but not sure how high up the rankings I should reach. If you...

Hi everyone, I am 25 years old and working as a construction engineer for a general contractor in Califonia. After working for more than two years in the industry, I have realised I don't want to do it for the rest of my life. I want to switch career and pursue my dentist dream so I want to...

Hi all, I thought an introduction might be in order. I'm preparing to make a big life change, during and after which StudentDoctor will play some role. So, hello. About Me: I signed up for StudentDoctor before moving out of the US two years ago. At the time I was working for a Healthcare IT...

There are so many nontrads out there with incredibly unique experiences. I've been reading many posts on this forum and finally decided it was time to share my experience and ask for a little advice. I have been in the Veterinary field for 8 years now, but have wanted to be a physician since I...

Hello all, This is the first time I've ever posted on here so lets see how this goes. I recently graduated from a four year university (Boston University) with a major in International Relations. I started pre-med but was convinced by some friends that I wanted something easier (typical first...

Hello all, I've been a lurker here for a while now but this is my first post. I've been drafting my personal statement letter for some time and I've hit a wall. A little background information is necessary before I go further. I've had a career in emergency medical services for 6 years now, 5...

I am currently on the waitlist for NYIT-Arkansas Campus and have been accepted to Tufts MBS Program. It is a completely NEW DO school. It would be the first class ever. So there are no stats on anything. Tufts is a well known SMP program. NYIT- Arkansas: Pro: US DO school Cons: In Arkansas...

Hi! I have some data for you: ACADEMIC Pre-med in undergrad, Psych degree (2009-2013) <- calling schools and checking whether pre-reqs expire 3.7 sci GPA, 3.8 non-sci GPA I am taking the MCAT in August (took the old version in 2014 and received 29~ 8 PS, 10 BS, 11 V) If I get a competitive...