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    MD & DO WAMC-First Time Applicant/Trying To Figure Out School List

    Hi Everyone, Hoping to get some advice on my stats and any suggestions on what to do to have a better chance of getting in. And any schools that I would be a good fit to apply to (have started a list already). There's a ton of info out there and being the first person in my family to apply to...
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    MD WAMC: Non-trad NJ resident, Low-ish GPA High-ish MCAT

    Hi all! I would like some advice as to my chances of getting into medical school (if any…) and what schools I should apply to. I would also welcome advice on ways to improve my odds. I really would like to go MD but am open to Rowans SOM and PCOM for DO. I plan on applying May 2026. Application...
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    WAMC Chef to Doctor Low Overall but otherwise competitive

    Hey fellow community, I am going insane; here are my stats. Florida resident, 33 years old Professional chef since failing out of college circa 2013 Overall GPA 2.51, Since returning to school last year 3.87/BCPM 3.85 in 55 credits Worked in Michelin kitchens in NYC Father of 2 small children...
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    Chef to Doctor. I need advice.

    Hello all, I am 32. A dad and returning to school. My overall GPA is about 2.51, including classes I quit in 2013. I returned, to premed a year and a half ago, my GPA since has been 3.87, BCPM 3.85 with about 55 credit hours (all on the backdrop of winning a chef award, working 70+ hours a week...
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    WAMC? 3.14 uGPA (15 years ago), 3.9 grad GPA in engineering, 512 MCAT

    Looking for a little feedback here before I despair for this cycle. Would love someone on an adcom to comment on that GPA disaster. Stats: 34YO M ORM (white), grew up poor but otherwise not particularly disadvantaged 3.14cGPA from a T10 / 2.2 sGPA, both cGPA and sGPA were great my senior year...
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    WAMC Next Year?

    Hello. If anyone can help advise, I am interested in knowing what my chances are for MD admission (and school list as well if possible) for applying next year. Currently: cGPA 3.838; sGPA 4.00 MCAT 528 (one attempt, 4/2024) ORM (White, male) Nontraditional unimpressive undergraduate...
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    22 DAT 3.5 GPA NON TRAD

    Date of submission: 3/21/24 Overall GPA: 3.55 Science GPA: 3.41 Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: Sorry Couldn't find DAT score (include AA and all sections): QR : 24 GC : 21 BIO : 25 OC : 20 RC : 20 PAT : 20 Undergrad Attended: Augusta University Major: Health Service Minor: Chemistry Minority? No...
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    Nontrad, new mom, need advice what path I should pursue/if becoming a doc was worth it to you

    Hey everyone, I am in need of some advice and harsh truth/reality. Background: I am a 30 year old female, newborn son (would be two when I start med school). Helicopter pilot in the Navy currently but getting out soon. I do not want to fly anymore so no matter what I will be making a career...
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    Should I retake these for MCAT if grades decade old?

    Hi all, I'll do my best to keep this short and sweet, and I apologize in advance if this question or variant of has been asked X amount of times. I've tried searching for the answers on here and elsewhere, but I guess situations can be different. So here's the gist; and thank you in advance for...
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