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Hi everyone. TL,DR: Do I need to choose my GPA repair, elective, or non-prerequisite courses based on the "narrative" they tell? How bad is it, really, to take OChem before you transfer from community college? US citizen living in Maryland. At 18, after my first semester, I withdrew while...

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Hello all! I hold a doctorate in a research-based psychology PhD, which focused on child development. I am here on SDN because I want to re-specialize to Clinical Psychology for a more fulfilling career but I'm not sure how to go about doing that. I have near to zero clinical psychology...

I need help picking a school list! Non-trad graduated in 2016 with a Computer Science degree cGPA and sGPA as calculated by AMCAS or AACOMAS: 3.98, 4.0 Science GPA MCAT score(s) and breakdown. Include all (non-voided) attempts. 522 Jan this year (1st attempt a 510 literally 10 years ago just...

WAMC – Nontraditional Applicant (Looking for Honest Feedback) Hi everyone. I’m a nontraditional applicant preparing for the upcoming application cycle and would really appreciate honest feedback on my chances and areas I should strengthen. State of residence: Florida URM: Hispanic / Latino...

Hello there! I am a 25 y/o currently contemplating applying to medical school. I'm a career changer, so I'm starting completely from scratch. I'm currently still working fulltime at my 9-5. I will probably need to hold onto this job for the next 6 months or so, since I live alone and pay quite a...

Hello all, I am currently working as a RN and have only been working for a short-while (2-months), but in this short time frame I have realized that the nursing model is not for me long term and I really enjoy understanding and truly dissecting what is going on with each patient and the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...