non traditional student

I'm considering applying to Scripps Post Bacc this August and I am curious to hear some opinions about the program/my chances. I'm currently an RN in a Cardio Thoracic ICU and have been for nearly 2 years now. I graduated nursing school with a 3.71 gpa and my SAT score was a 2070 ( when there...

Has anybody here got into med school with an online undergrad degree? I'm not talking Devry or Phoenix, I'm talking accredited schools. As of right now, because of work, family and the nearest school being 50 miles away, my only choice for getting my undergrad degree is through online classes...

Hello all, Are there any non-trads here in NC? How were you able to balance full-time work and complete pre-med requirements? I work as a clinical research coordinator by day (can be anywhere between 7am-5pm M-F). I only have time to take courses in the evening, but that seems almost impossible...

Hi! I have a PhD in engineering and am currently completing my pre-med requisites. The only thing that scares me about med school is time away from my two young kids. Any experiences from Dads/Moms going through medical school with kids in pre-school/elementary? Thanks!

Hi All, I'm a hopeful non-traditional student, age 27, with a BS in Nutritional Science. My degree required me to take most of the pre-med classes, and I did pretty well, graduating in 2015 with a GPA of 3.79. So I don't quite fall into either category that most post-baccs are looking to...

I was wondering if anyone else is coming from an IB or other finance background. I did 2 years in Middle Market IB within a Structured/HY muni group and I’m now in a corporate banking coverage group at a Bulge Bracket as an associate. I was wondering how folks found the process. I have...

Hi all, Sorry if this is too long... I am an 8 year Army veteran. sGPA/cGPA ~3.0. My GPA in the specific prereqs is 3.87. All done while on active duty. I have a lot of undergrad credit hours so it is pretty much impossible for me to significantly raise my overall GPA. I applied to a few...

Hi, all. Don’t know where else to turn, I’m very discouraged. My GPA is very mediocre (3.35 sGPA, 3.45 overall), and I’ve been graduated for 2 years. Ended up having a child my last semester of college, got married, and I decided to take some time before applying to dental school. I am now 24...

Hey guys, So I am currently finishing my first year as a PCV and I'm debating on applying this cycle or not. I dont have a ton of freedom when it comes to travel to do interviews. I am more focused on NC schools (UNC/ECU Brody/Wake) but wondering what my chances are in general of getting...

Howdy! (as we say here at Texas A&M) I am currently a second-year college student and will be graduating a year early (in May of 2019) with a degree in health humanities, and minors in English and public health from A&M. I will be finishing up my pre-reqs for DO school post-bacc in the year...

OK hi everyone. I've been a surgical PA for about 2 yrs, now thinking about med school. My course is a little different from the average 'PA going for MD' story as in that my PA program was integrated into my college years. Thus, whatever courses my college required me to take, I did. I do not...

Hi, Short story: I'm a non traditional student with a bachelors degree in Social Studies Education (GPA 3.3) and Masters in Special Education (GPA 3.6). I am currently enrolled in a post-bacc program at a local university to complete my pre requisite courses for Med School and hope to finish...

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Hello all, Just looking for some input and possible guidance regarding application and next steps - - GPA is poor. 3.46 cGPA, 3.0 sGPA, 498 MCAT ---> 507 MCAT. My GPA excuse without getting into it: my sophomore year I stupidly overloaded with a family crisis and had a straight upward trend...

Hello. I'm an IMG who graduated in 2017. I took an year long break in my internship which was supposed to finish in 2016. Now it has been an year since I've graduated and I haven't done any preparation towards USMLE. I don't have any research work or any plausible explanation for the gaps in my...

Hello everyone! As the title states, I am a non-traditional student and I am hoping to apply to medical school (MD and DO) in 2019. I am 26, a URM, a former high school English teacher (3 years in a foreign country). I have a cGPA of 3.6something and have only completed one science class so...

Hello everyone! I know this topic has been posted a couple years before; however, I wanted to gain fresh feedback. Some background information: I transferred from a community college to a four-year university and graduated with a B.A in psychology and social behavior with a minor in medical...

I just graduated from UC Irvine (BS in Biochem) with a 3.5 cGPA and 3.45 sGPA (I took a lot of engineering calculus and physics classes, which kind of ruined my GPA a bit). I was initially planning on going to graduate school and do research. However, I recently got involved and became extremely...

Hi All, I know there are many threads on this very topic but I wanted to try and gain some insight as it applies to my particular situation (although not entirely unique). I am a 26-year-old accountant that graduated with a Bachelors and Masters in Accounting concurrently in 2015, as well as...

Hey everyone. Does a non-trad with a sub-3.0 GPA have a better chance at MD or PA school? I know my chances are low at both, and I know MD schools are generally more competitive. However, I have noticed most PA schools have a hard cut-off GPA of 3.0, but MD schools do not. I have had...

I am a very non traditional student, have an associates in digital photography from 12 years ago and used to be a pastry chef). I got my associate degree with a 2.15 gpa and took some community college classes for fun when I had nothing else to do because I was having lots of oral surgeries(two...

Are you a nontraditional medical school applicant? If you’re not fresh out of college, or have a more distinctive background, then the answer is yes, but don’t despair – a medical education and career can still be in your future! Here’s some advice for you from the experts: • Consultant Dr...

Greetings, I thought I would ask some other people’s opinions on my situation. I’m 35, married, 2 little kids at home, and financially stable. I retired early from the military and my VA disability rating, and my wife’s investments, afford us a comfortable lifestyle. I just graduated with a...

I am not sure if I am a non-traditional student or not…I think I am lol I am 26 years old. I got my BS degree in biology in 2014 and my MS degree in 2017. Dental school has been on my mind for a while, but life happens (I know it sounds lame) and I didn’t have chance to apply right after...

A major piece of medicine is being able to connect with patients, and to address their concerns and needs accurately. While the “book” knowledge required to gain admission to medical school (biology, organic chemistry, physics, etc.) and MCAT scores are certainly important, the skills that...

I am a non-traditional freshman student entering my second quarter at UW-Seattle. (I was in a dual-enrollment program in high school) Currently a Music Performance (BM) and I DA'd into Biochem (BA); so I am a double major. Depending on how my GPA looks (mainly my sGPA) at the end of this year...

I go to a community college and have thought about changing my major and getting an associates degree in nursing. I do want to become a physician but my parents want me to earn a degree and move out within a couple years and live on my own. I would like to move out and be independent of my...

Hi! I have a 512 MCAT 128/126/130/128 and my undergrad GPA is 3.58/3.33 (science) Psychology/Biology double major I did a one year masters of biomedical sciences program and finished with a 3.73 gpa. I have extensive clinical and volunteer experience, specifically with underserved populations...

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...

Hi everyone, I am pretty new to SDN, but I have been reading a bunch of threads to gain insight on DIY post-baccs and how to apply it to my situation. I'm a recent college grad and taking gap years before applying to medical school (I don't have a timeline because I want to feel confident as...

I'm looking to get some honest feedback regarding my chances (in the forum's collective view) of getting into a decent MD program given my particular situation. Suggestions are greatly appreciated. I have my undergrad degree in Finance and graduated 3 years ago. I've been working full-time...

I apologize for the lengthy entry so here it goes. Since high school I have been at crossroads as to whether to pursue engineering or medicine. Considering that my father was an engineer and that there was a field that combined both subjects (biomedical engineering), I decided to go to the...

What can a nontraditional student do in order to be competitive in their application? What have you done to position yourself competitively? Any help/advice/comments are immensely appreciated. Any custom advice applicable specifically to me (please see below) would also be highly valued and...

Hello friends. So, first off, please forgive whatever naivety might be on display here as I ask this question. I plan to take the MCAT in January of 2019 and apply that cycle. I will not be done with the relevant pre reqs until that time and it makes the most sense considering my family. I...

Okay so I'm currently in community college because I dropped out of high school and got my GED. I have 12 credits completed so far since this next semester begins my 2nd year. I'm hoping to transfer after this next year and go to either a 4-year college or University for Pre-Vet because I want...

Hi All, I am very new here and need a little help organizing my class schedule. I was originally going the PA route and through shadowing, volunteering and knowing what I'd like to do a bit more, I have decided (pretty recently) to shift gears towards med school. I would still like to fit in all...

Hi, I am a physical therapist working for 7 years now and I have this feeling inside of me that I need to change career and pursue my dream of being a doctor. I don't feel PT is cutting it for me, it's not what I want to do as a career in life anymore. Anyway, I've been lurking into med school...

Hey Folks, I'm sure I am not a unique situation, but I couldn't find any other non-traditional threads with similar backgrounds. I am planning on applying to get matriculated in fall 2019 which sounds far off, but reading some of the other threads as well as Doc Toothaches's guide has got me...

Hi All- looking for some feedback on my situation. I'm 28 and started premed about a year ago. I'm Married with two kids and work part-time as a cardiology practice manager/clinical assistant. I'm dead set on med school (preferably DO) but am worried that my slow pace of 2 courses a semester...

Hi. I was hoping anyone could give advice, what to do next, etc... I am a 39-year-old married white male with a 2-year-old and 3-year-old. I currently work about 60 hours a week as an elementary school teacher. My wife saw that I was burning out as a teacher and asked what I really wanted to...