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Hi, I'm filling the work/activities section of the AMCAS and I need to make a decision about my third "most meaningful" experience. I was hoping to get your opinion on that, since it seems like it is not always a good idea to make these choices solely based on what one feels. I'm going to...

I’m 24 years old, finished my bachelor’s degree of business last year. It is a long story that made me change direction to be a dentist. The only science course I took during bachelor’s degree was Physics w/lab (4 semester credits) I know I’m far behind on science courses, but I am VERY...

OK, so here are my stats... (One thing to know is that I am in no way stopping or giving up on this dream. I thrive on motivation an encouragement, however am a realist an appreciate any help in areas I need work on. Please feel free to leave any advice, comments, insight and experiences below...

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...

Hey everybody, I’m kind of struggling with what to do next year (2017-2018 school year). This upcoming fall, spring and summer I will finish all of my prerequisites, take the MCAT and submit my applications. I already have 100+ hours ER volunteering, 20+ hours shadowing, and 50+ hours...

The courses taken were art history, dance, architecture, and computer science. I was really lost in college and didn't know what to do with my life. I graduated from a UC with a humanities BA a year early to figure things out and enrolled in these courses at a local community college. I didn’t...

I recently took the MCAT and have yet to receive my score. However, this was my third attempt and I have been putting a lot of pressure on myself post exam and I begin to think of questions that I got wrong. My first MCAT was on the old version, which I scored a 22. I did very little prep and...

Are there any other Dallas area non trads here starting pre req classes this fall? (Either through official or unofficial DIY post bacc - perhaps we can get in touch to possibly form study groups or support groups if there's interest. ) Feel free to post with where you're enrolling / what...

Hey everyone I was hoping I could get some advice on the situation I am currently in.... I am a post bacc student, 26years old, currently completing my pre med requirements at a community college. I will be completing O Chem at a nearby university and have already taken an intro to ochem and...

Hello fellow Non-Trads. For those of you who had / have substantial first careers in another field and left to pursue a post bacc and spend years preparing to apply to med school.... What was / is your backup plan if you didn't get into any med school? (2-4 year gap on resume can't easily be...

Do any of you know of any primarily Evening / Weekend Part-Time Post Bacc programs for Career Changers other than the ones below that are do-able while working a job? So far I know of the following post bacc programs mostly Night / Weekend courses: Harvard Extension School (HES) UPenn pre-med...

Not sure which forum this best belongs in, but I'll try posting it here since I am pre-MD: -- Hi fellow forumers! I'm a 31 (almost 32) yr old Non Traditional aspiring pre-med who has been lurking for awhile, getting educated on the many helpful threads, and am looking for some advice on what to...

Hi fellow forumers! I'm a 31 (almost 32) yr old Non Traditional aspiring pre-med who has been lurking for awhile, getting educated on the many helpful threads, and am looking for some advice on what to do next. After a lucrative but unfulfilling decade-long corporate career, I'm interested in...

Hi all! I feel so fortunate to have found this blog. I am in desperate need of some support. Here's my backstory: My husband is a non-traditional (perspective) med student who completed a post-baccalaureate program this Spring. He was a career changer, working for 7+ years as a...

Hi all! I feel so fortunate to have found this blog. I am in desperate need of some support. Here's my backstory: My husband is a non-traditional (perspective) med student who completed a post-baccalaureate program this Spring. He was a career changer, working for 7+ years as a...

Hi guys, I am going into my junior year of my undergrad, I go to Columbia college Chicago. This school is a private Fine arts college, but has a great reputation. My Major is American sign language-English interpretation. While I love ASL and I am passionate about medicine is what I want to do...

First off, my apologies if this post is redundant and my questions have already been answered elsewhere. About me: interested in a career in dentistry, graduated hs 13 years ago and have never attended college. I live in a major city and my community college has dual admissions and other...

Hi guys! I am currently studying for the MCAT and will take it on Sept 9th meaning I will get my results on OCt. 14. I realize this is very late and that is exactly why I am writing. I am a non traditional applicant; PhD with a child and I was wondering what you guys thought my chances are...

Hi all. Long story short: I'm in the beginning of my engineering PhD in a bio/chem type of research. I've got it in my head that I want to go to med school after PhD and I can't stop thinking about it. Undergrad GPA was very low (for top-school standards): 3.74 overall, 3.62 in major. Adcoms...

Hi all. I'm a 29 y/o guy interested in pursuing an MD-PhD (Psychiatry & Neuroscience/Psychopharmacology) I have a BA in International Relations and an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I'm currently a clinician working with individuals with autism spectrum disorders. I have a wife and...

Hi everyone! Recently I found out that some medical schools require pre-requisite courses to be taken within five years and other schools are open to older courses but like to see recent coursework. I graduated in 2013 and have been working as a clinical research coordinator for the past two...

Hey guys! What are your personal experiences with: taking an early July MCAT and applying vs choosing to take a later MCAT (ex. August) and apply the following cycle? I am a nontraditional applicant (completed my pre-reqs in undergrad in 2009-2013; sci GPA 3.7/non sci 3.8) and I want to...

Hello all. I am looking to gain any sort of advice possible on dental school admissions. I have recently finished my undergraduate degree in Economics from Big State U. Abysmal 2.5 GPA. Im bright enough to have a great GPA however I did not take this serious in school. Some of my family members...

Hello everyone, Many months ago I posted a thread regarding my life events and failures the pushed me back to pursue medicine as a non traditional student. Well after working for 40k a year I thought I should perhaps consider going back to University of Louisiana at Lafayette to study biology...

Hello everybody, I wanted to keep an archive of sorts about my post-bac experience so this is a recap of my first semester. I started an informal post-bac program at my local community college this spring. I took physics 1 and chemistry 1 and made a 4.0! I owe my grades to my bomb study...

So, I am applying for the 2017 cycle and I recently found out that my alma mater has a committee letter, however I was a liberal art double major there. I went to another school for my pre-medical requirements. Should I try to get a committee letter from them? I graduated in 2013.

Hi all, First, congrats on everyone who got an offer from the dental schools! I'm new to this forum since I just recently decided to pursue the career path of a dentist. But I'm excited to see that many of you are doing great and may kindly give me some advices on how to get me into the same...

Hello. I am deliberating whether to apply this cycle or do a formal post-bac. In an ideal world, I would apply to MD/DO and see where the chips fall, delaying the post-bac decision until after the dust settles. However, application fees are quite exorbitant and I am concerned that it may not be...

Hello! I'm new to the boards but have already learned so much from going through all these posts. What a great resource! I found a lot of good advice, but nothing for what I was specifically looking for. Here's my (abridged) story (PS, yes, I know my name makes no sense for a DVM hopeful, I...

Hello! Currently finishing up my junior year at an average state school on the west coast. I will be applying to school June 2017 so I have a bit of time to fine tune my application. I'm hoping to get some input on any weaknesses. FYI: I'm a somewhat non-trad, I'll be 25 when I apply. First...

Looking to apply to mostly DO school and 1 MD this upcoming cycle. Would like any feedback on possibly where I can maximize my chances. I know numbers wise that I am competitive for DO. What makes me nervous, is I have a red flag on my app. Misdemeanor 5 years ago (nonviolent, non-drug related)...

Hi everyone! I'm a non trad student (graduated in May 2015, applying this coming cycle for Fall 2017). I graduated with a BS in Microbiology with a 3.46 cgpa. Minors in Public Health and French language. I received a 504 on the MCAT, though I am retaking in May (127 in Bio and Verbal; 125 in...

Hey everyone, In May of 2015 I graduated from a top 50 University with a bachelors in Biomedical Engineering and a minor in Information Technology. Medical school has always been my dream, but after junior year I was so burnt out from engineering school and didn't want to think about the...

All three have good state schools with high in-state acceptance rates (especially at UVM). I'm not looking to enter medical school until 2018 so I have time to establish residency. I'm looking to maximize my chances at a school that fits me well. I have lots of family in Wisconsin so that's the...

cgpa 3.3 sgpa 3.6 MCAT- Haven't taken yet, but projecting a 32 to 34 after practice tests Age: 30 Non-Traditional- Family, three kids Bachelors: HIM (Texas State University) Initial bad grades and withdrawals during freshman and sophomore year with strong upward trend, culminating with Deans...

I have a bit of a dilemma (a good dilemma - always good to have options) and would appreciate some advice. I've been accepted to both Loyola Marymount's Post bacc program and CSU San Marcos program. I'm trying to figure out which is the best fit for my situation. I just don't have enough...

Looking for some words of wisdom and hopefully some uplifting advice regarding the application process for PT school... Really hoping to stay away from negative energy so please only helpful (not hurtful) comments. They say knowledge is power and that is what I'm here for. I am new to the...

I'm hoping for some candid advice.... I'm wondering the real chances of pursuing this undying medical field passion as a career ... or finding other ways to fulfill the physical passion. I'm a 33yr old single mom w an 11yr old son and 6yr old daughter. I had my son days before my senior year...

My current state can be described as shell-shocked and deeply disappointed in myself. I've been wanting to go to medical school (specifically, osteopathic - my dream school is PCOM - Philadelphia) since the 10th grade and that desire has always carried through the years. I'm a part of...