non-traditional

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...

Hey guys! I am an international student from Europe, and I plan on applying to medical schools in the upcoming days. That said, I was hoping you could help me create a list of schools I should apply to. I believe that only private schools accept international students. My stats: -MCAT 511...

Hi everyone! This is my first time posting here because I really need some help right now. I was wanting to apply to M.D. school this cycle, but I don't think that is doable right now. My latest MCAT score was a 485 (I at least want to get a 508 in the future). I wasn't fully prepared the last...

Hello, I am a 2016 graduate with a degree in Communication Disorders. I have applied to Audiology programs twice now,and both times I have been waitlisted to the schools I applied to,and later rejected. One school told me,to my face,to considered a career path change..and so I did..in terms of a...

Hello All, I've read some good threads about non-traditional dental school applicants, and I thought this would be a great place to seek advice from others. Here's a little bit about myself: 27-year-old Asian male. Graduated in 2014 with BS in Civil Engineering (3.2 overall / 3.5 major, 122...

Honestly I am writing this at 6 am after a night of no sleep from worrying about this exact subject so bare with me. I have always wanted to be a doctor. That being said I am currently a 21 year old ICU tech who is about to start her second semester of Nursing school. I had originally began...

Hi All, I’m new to this, but I wanted to share my story and get some feedback. I am 30 years old, married, have two toddlers, and am currently an engineer. My spouse encouraged me to chase my dream of medicine, and I have now been accepted. The problem seems to be that even though I was told my...

Hello everyone, My first freshman year was embarrassingly awful, I was irresponsible and partied way too hard. During the second semester I decided I was going to enlist because i saw what I was becoming and needed some discipline. I enlisted, served for 5 years, and separated with an...

Dear SDN Community, I am non-traditional applicant really interested in applying to dental schools this cycle. My stats are as follows: undergrad 3.5, Graduate 3.8. DAT 20AA. Specific scores are written below!. I have about 100 dental shadowing hours. I am also planning to take additional...

Is it Really possible? Becoming a DPT while serving in the National Guard.. First off, this is my very first post on SDN - I have realized how valuable some threads on here are to others! Hearing from those who have gone down the paths that others want to go down provides people with incredible...

I've looked around and haven't specifically found the answer, but does anyone know if Cornell takes online classes as pre-reqs for vet school? I've reached out to admissions via email, but havent heard back yet. Long story short: I'm a college drop out from years past with a current (sales)...

Hi there, I've been extremely lucky enough to be accepted to a top 1-year post-bac program with linkage opportunities. For a variety of reasons, I followed a different track in life, and am currently seeing success in the business world. I'm comfortable financially and happy in my role. Though...

Hi everyone, this is my first post on SDN. TL;DR -- I did well in undergrad, but failed out of graduate school due to family/financial circumstances & lack of maturity. My failures do not represent a trend, but a hiccup. What can I do, if anything, to smooth out this blemish from my record as I...

Hello everyone, I just turned 38 years old and I've been considering a career change into medicine and I had a few questions for the experts. Any input would be greatly appreciated! For the last 12-13 years I've been working in sales and business development, but I'm miserable and really...

Hey all, I'm a new (to the site) non-traditional, pre-med student. Been checking out the forums for a few days now, and the wealth of information and personal experiences shared on here is awesome! Anyhow... figured I'd kind of introduce myself and see if anybody has any tips/tricks/pointers...

Greetings, I am looking for feedback from students with direct experience with the Rice Class III Continuing Studies post-bacc program, particularly as a means of performing a career change to M.D. I have heard it said that '1/4 of Rice graduates attend Baylor,' yet, I have also heard it...

Hello everyone. I'm very grateful for the SDNers. I hope to support the forum financially one day. Please extend me your advice. Me: I'm about 30 years old. White American. Texas resident. Had a financially secure upbringing. Somewhat lazy in my early 20's, now more focused. I get along well...

I finished college in 2012 with B.S. Biology/Pre-Med. For 5 years I was a strength & conditioning/nutrition coach in minor league professional baseball for the Angels, Rays, and Rangers organizations. I am applying to medical school for 2019 entry. I received two job offers: a Phlebotomist at a...

I'm struggling a bit with whether or not to submit an (albeit, slightly late) application this cycle, or wait until next year. Background is: GPA 3.79, sGPA probably around 3.6, MCAT 513, leadership in undergrad medical brigade, worked in research for 2.5 years (nothing published), graduated...

Hello guys, I've been lurking on these pages for a few yours now but since I'm in the situation I'm in now I figured I should finally create an account ask ask for some advice. So I'm in a pretty unique situation as of the moment, I'm currently a 2nd year chiropractic student preparing to take...

Hi all, You may have seen me poking around for a while. I'm a 26-year-old nontrad in the military and have three years left on my service commitment, and also work shifts so my ability to take in-person prereqs is limited/slowed. I'm looking at an application year of 2021-2022 if all works out...

I am a single mother to a 2-year-old, working 2 jobs to make ends meet, and attending school full time. I will be entering the application cycle this summer and am wondering if I have a chance. My stats are as follows: 25 year old female, non-URM, from Virginia, but is economically...

Hey all! I just graduated (summa cum laude) with my BA in anthropology/minor in biology and will be starting an MPH program this fall. I'm still considering going to medical school in the future but didnt complete all the required pre-reqs during undergrad. What I'm wondering is if it would be...

Hi all! I've been out of college for about 5 years and am looking for advice about the biggest red flag on my application- my undergraduate science GPA of 2.97. My current plan is to take some science courses at a nearby university. The hope is that a solid performance in those classes, along...

Background: Hey guys so I am a non-traditional applicant. Im halfway through my Masters and I am 26 this year. I took 2 years off college because I got really sick, but modern medicine is a miracle and Im all better. The thing is, those two years I have a ton of withdrawns from my school and it...

I am currently working on my undergrad in Exercise Science. I have the opportunity to transfer into a 2-year Masters of Athletic Training program. If I graduated from this program, I would not graduate with a Bachelor's degree but I would only have a Master's degree in Athletic Training. I am...

Hello all, I've tried my best to make sure that this isn't a repeat. Most similar threads seem to be in other fields than Psychology. I'm 26, and I graduated with a B.A. in Theatre in December of 2015. I was just recently rejected from the PhD program in Clin Psych at George Mason. It was...

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I begin medical school in a couple months, and I am beginning to think about surgical specialties, so I can get on board with relevant research projects during my preclinical years. I have a couple years of experience working in the emergency department of a trauma center, and I am very...

Hey Guys, I'll try to keep this short. I'm from a medical family. Dad is a NP, uncles and aunts are all nurses of some kind and have been around hospitals, practices, and everything else my entire life (until about 20yo). Growing up under it, I just got very used to hearing about it and it...

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Hi All, I am just going to try to hit the main points. If people are curious and need more background info, happy to help. I just want to get the ball rolling on any feedback to my proposed plan, and if it is worth the shot/risk? Age: 30 Current Occupation: IT Auditor Background/history...

I am in my early thirties, finishing up a BSN. I have degrees in biological/forensic anthropology and mortuary science, and I've worked as a mortician for the better part of a decade. I had convinced myself that I was too old to go to medical school and thought that nursing might be a good...

Hi all! I will be moving to Chicago in fall 2017 to do a year of clinical work before I re-apply to medical schools next year. I want to take a couple of upper-level science classes per semester in the fall and spring at a reputable community college in Chicago or a good 4-year university, that...

Hi all! I will be moving to Chicago in fall 2017 to do a year of clinical work before I re-apply to medical schools next year. I want to take a couple of upper-level science classes per semester in the fall and spring at a reputable community college in Chicago or a good 4-year university, that...

Hey all, I'm a nontrad student mainly because I have a DUI conviction and an academic violation from 2010 which required me to take as much time as possible to prove myself. In the meantime, I've graduated with a double-major in Biology and Spanish, clocked in hundreds of hours of healthcare...

I have a bachelor's degree in Sociology and I am currently in school to take the science pre-requistes to enter dental school. I haven't attended school on campus for a few years and my degree didn't require a lot of science and math classes. This is my first semester taking science...

So I need some advice on a decision coming up. I'm graduating undergrad in May and am looking for a research/hospital position during gap1 and gap2. A little about me, I'm from a top 40 research university, 3.6-3.7 GPA, 2 years of research, extensive public health leadership and international...

Hello: My wife and I are applying to medical school together in 2017. We are very competitive applicants, and we recognize the likelihood of being accepted at the same university. Have you experienced or do you know of anyone in a similar situation? Do you have any insight? Thank you for your...

Hi! I'm on the verge of finishing all of my remaining prerequisites to apply to dental school. The only classes left are organic chemistry 2 and biochemistry. My grades from physics and organic chemistry 1 aren't in yet, but I've been between a low A and a high B in both classes. Right now, my...