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Hey SDN World, I started my journey as a non-traditional student a year ago. My past few threads are somewhat of a time capsule that document my progress and, hopefully, provide information for future students like me. So here's an update of my fall 2016 semester... I took Organic I, Intro...

Hello, I have been reading through the forums for few weeks now and I am truly inspired! I am a 24 year old non- traditional, Psychology student who graduates spring 2017. I am seeking advice about my chances of getting into medical school based on where I am in the process. It seems that I...

Hi, I'm 28, just turned so in September. I work as nurse in a medical-cardiology- telemetry unit: reading ekgs, giving cardiac meds, pushing high risk medications. I graduated from an accelerated Bachelors nursing program at UCONN December 2015. It was a one year accelerated clinical and...

Hello all, I'm a recent college grad finishing up my pre reqs for med school to hopefully enter this upcoming application cycle next spring. I NEED to take Physics 1 this spring semester, and have found it at a local college I've already been accepted to. However, I just realized that, while...

Hey guys and gals, the semester is almost over and it looks like the 4.0 post-bacc GPA will remain (knock on wood). Next semester I’ve got Ochem II, Microbiology and Genetics, followed by Biochem and a required Psychology course in the summer. MCAT is June 30th. Extracurriculars are VERY strong...

Thank you to all who have taken the time to read my post. I am feeling a bit dejected at the moment with my current situation in regards to school. As stated in the title, I'm a URM (Salvadorian female). I've got a paltry 3.24 gpa, and have taken only one science course (bio) in which I...

Hi All This is my first public post, but the people on here have been so amazing and thoughtful, it is only fair to share my performance (or lack thereof) and continue to request any advice anyone is generous enough to give To get out of my comfort zone and blast out of my insecurity, I got...

I've been out of school for 10 years now (graduated 2006) with a degree in Engineering, and now am wanting to go into medicine. Here's some pertinent information: I attended a community college with a GPA of 3.78 I transferred to a well-known university, and graduated with a GPA of 3.10 After a...

I wanted to know if you could create your own medical school( US/ Canada based) what would the admission criteria be ? Location/s ( you can have more than one if you want)? Lowest GPA needed for admission? Will you take the MCAT as means for admission? Can wave MCAT in lieu or other types of...

I graduated college with a 2.9 gpa and a 2.8 science gpa. My MCAT score is a 506. I am currently retaking undergraduate classes (Biochemistry, Physics) and also taking behavioral neuroscience at different school than the one I graduated from to boost my gpa. I am also going to apply to Post-bac...

I am going to make this super short and sweet! I've spent more time than I'd love to admit 'researching' prep/review books and courses. At the end still coming to the basic fact that the MCAT tests three core concepts; which we all already know: 1. Foundation Concepts, 2. Content, and 3...

Hi all, I'm a 26 year old pediatric dental hygienist whose considering going back to school for med. I always wanted to work in the medical/dental field but ended up choosing dental hygiene due to pressure from my family to pick something "easy". I started at a 4 year university and ended up...

I graduated from college last year and am working at a top 4 mgt consulting firm in their technology practice. I feel unfulfilled and know that my heart lies in practicing medicine. I would like to do a post bacc to help me get into med school. My background: I was an information systems major...

I have seen lots of hate for university of phoenix, here SDN and everywhere else. I am a non traditional pre-med student. I had 0 science credits until last semester. With the credits I just got finished I have enough for an IT degree at university of phoenix. I have been a software engineer for...

Hello! I have a BA in econ and will be finishing up my prerequisites for med school/taking the MCAT this academic year. During my application year (2017-2018), I have the option of taking out another $10,000 student loan and doing a 1-year MA in managerial economics at the University of...

Are there any advantages or disadvantages for being a nontraditional pods applicant?

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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...