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  1. 8YearsLate

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  2. Z

    Non-Traditional Student Advice - Prerequisites

    Thank you!
  3. A

    PhD in biological anthropology before going to Med School- advice

    I am currently a Masters student in biological anthropology at the University of Cambridge and am considering applying for the PhD program in the same field for next year. It would be a 3-year program and am wondering how it would be viewed along with my past experiences for when i reapply for a...
  4. I

    Nontraditional planning for rejection

    Hey all. I'm a nontraditional applying this cycle via TMDSAS (Texas application service) to only Texas schools as a Texas resident. My TMDSAS GPA cumulative is 3.87, and science is 3.77. My real GPA (AMCAS) is ~ 3.80. My MCAT is a 520 which makes my LizzyM ~ 75.7. I have research experience...
  5. WhereMyLiberalsAt

    Getting Burnt out....

    Stuff
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    Should I withdraw from CHEM 1?

    Hi All, Nontrad here, 28 YO married with 2 kids.. Just started chem 1 and bio 1 with labs. Doing well in BIO but I just failed my first CHEM 1 exam.. there are no other assignments in the class, just 4 exams.. Honestly, not only did I totally bomb the test, I'm completely lost in class and...
  7. foxsocks

    Just starting out RN to MD

    Hey guys! I'm just starting out in my quest to pursue medical school and I'm looking for advice/WAMC, hoping you all might be able to point out some things I'm overlooking or not aware that I need. Encouragement is also welcome! Let it be known that I've thought/prayed/labored/sweated long...
  8. S

    Is having experience as a Substitute teacher good?

    Hey Guys! So, this might be a pretty dumb question, but since tutoring counts as a leadership position, does working as a substitute teacher also count? Or having a supervisor like position at an old job at a restaurant? I am asking for a "friend," lol sorry had to say it, but all jokes...
  9. D

    Am I making a good choice? Would you do something different?

    I am a 25 year old senior in college graduating with a BA in liberal arts from a reputable state school. I struggled finding a career path to dedicate myself to but decided now that I want to be in health care. But I'm going to need a job with a living wage and benefits and I really don't have...
  10. M

    MD & DO Has anyone heard of a Master's program to get into Med School with low MCAT?

    I saw a video on Youtube about someone getting into Med School by doing a biomedical Master's program (taking the same exact 1st year Med School classes) at that particular medical school. Video Here - What are the chances of getting in with such program ? Any others with similar experience...
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    Medical school chances

    Hi everyone, I'm new to SDN but needed some answers so thank you in advance! I'll forego the passion and interest portion of why I want to go to medical school but I understand a lot of variables, issues, and responsibilities go along with that. My path has led me to wanting to be a doctor and...
  12. N

    30 yr old Nursing Home Administrator going to Med School...

    Hey Everyone, here we go. Would love some advice / encouragement on this. On the verge of making a massive change here at 30 years old. Since graduating college at the age of 21, I dove straight into the business world after graduating with a Bachelor's in Healthcare Administration with a...
  13. M

    BSN to Med School

    Hey world, I was wondering what a BSN program to med school would be like. The big question is what prerequisites would I have left after I complete my bachelors in nursing (BSN). Here is my plan: • Take a year of basic courses in community college. • Transfer about 30 credit hours over...
  14. thelampking

    Wilderness / Expedition Medicine

    Hey hey hey! I'm interested in wilderness medicine. Dream job: trekking up mountains while being able to practice medicine. It combines my 3 passions: medicine, fitness, and travel. Close 2nd dream job: Doctors Without Borders or another international health aid company. 3rd: FEMA (or something...
  15. NaDaniel

    Personal Statement Review

    Hello all, With the exception of my personal statement- my application for 2018 is ready to submit. I was hoping to get a few more eyes on my personal statement before completing my application as it has been quite some time since I have had to write anything such as this. I am a nontraditional...
  16. D

    Dat Breakdown

    DAT Breakdown below. 26AA | 28 TS | 30 OC | 27 GC | 26 Bio | 22 RC | 24 QR | 25 PAT Special thanks to Ari at DAT Bootcamp & DAT Destroyer. I am a non-traditional student who hasn't taken Biology in 10 years, work full-time, and am not a "good" test taker. My only opportunities to study were...
  17. M

    Counselor switching to medicine..seeking advice

    Hello all, I’m a 28 year old pre-med student . A little backstory… I have both my bachelors and masters degrees in Social work (BSW & MSW) and I am currently working as an LCSW psychotherapist. I specialize in DBT and have worked for the hospital system in a variety of capacities, I have...
  18. S

    Should I go to medical school?

    Hi guys. If you have a minute and enjoy opining on people's life choices, I'd appreciate your thoughts on whether I should go to medical school. Personal background--my parents are academic scientists and I grew up in a town where the largest employer was a teaching hospital. I was around...
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    Prerequisite lingering (OCHEM 2 Lab)

    Hey all. I'm applying to Texas schools via TMSDAS for entry in Fall of 2018. I have one lingering requirement left: Ochem 2 lab. It normally wouldn't be a big deal, but because I travel a lot for work (M-Th) I've been unable to take the lab (as I would miss out on labs which I'm assuming is...
  20. someoneouthere

    Tech geek here, do i want this?

    Hey everyone, long time lurker first time poster here. I love how responsive and well spoken this community is, some of the best stuff ok the internet. I've got very little of a story, fresh-faced 23 year old, BFA from a less than special school, 3.7 gpa with honors but no hard sciences. Taught...
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    Will my GPA from ten years ago haunt me when I apply, even if I have turned things around completely

    I am an extremely non-traditional student who originally went to undergrad in 2006. I was very immature, had no guidance from family, and came from an underperforming high school. That being said, I stuck around and floundered for 3 years, and I eventually left with a final GPA of 1.85. I did...
  22. DoctorTea26

    DO 2nd time applicant, Low MCAT, Low GPA

    So I applied last year pretty late in the cycle and ended up getting an interview and was placed on the waitlist. There are a lot of reasons why I applied late, I was sexually assaulted by a doctor I shadowed and I pressed charges against him which meant I had to fly to New York a lot..this...
  23. E

    Road to DO

    Hi All, I graduated as a Pre-Physical Therapy Student. After an acceptance to DPT, I turned it down to pursue a career in medicine. I have all the prerequisites completed but have not taken BioChem (not pre-req). My GPA (cumulative/science) hovers around 3.5. MCAT NOT Taken. 1) Should I...
  24. D

    nontraditional - do I use my previous career as diversity?

    I worked in business before deciding to change careers. When asked "how will you bring diversity to our university," I'd like to talk about my business experience, explaining how I can apply it to medicine and share my knowledge with the student body - all of which I genuinely believe. On the...
  25. Y

    Am I done for?

    After graduating high school, I did 1 year of UG as an Information Technology Major got a 2.0 freshman year. moved to United States (I am a green card holder), took a 2 year gap year because I Wanted to finish my studies back at my home country. That didn't work out so I enrolled in a CC and got...
  26. D

    Non-trad, best way to prepare for next cycle?

    Hi everybody - First post, forgive my ignorance. After being pre-med for my undergrad career, I decided to explore an alternate career path. I spent the last few years starting a career in business operations and management. I now want to apply in the 2018-2019 cycle to an (any) MD program in...
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    Non-trad, best way to prepare for next cycle?

    EDIT: POST MOVED to this link thanks to SDN'ers help: Non-trad, best way to prepare for next cycle?
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    MCAT Study Tips for Non-Traditional (2nd Attempt)

    Thank you all for taking the time to read this post and offer your advice and support. Am a 30yo non-traditional student. Completed most my pre-requisite courses about 10 years ago with the exception to organic chemistry and biochemistry last year (C & A respectively). My first mistake was...
  29. F

    University of Pittsburgh vs. State School for pre-requisites

    I'm a nontraditional premed student (former music teacher) in my late twenties. I've been accepted to the University of Pittsburgh (College of General Studies) for the fall to complete the prerequisite courses I need to apply to medical school. However, I'm currently taking two prerequisites...
  30. S

    Non-traditional student, low GPA. Needs advice

    Hi everyone, I need some advice on my next plan of action. I am graduating this spring with a degree in chemistry and at this time I have an overall GPA of 2.96. This is unfortunate because I know it's not representative of what I know. When I went back to college at age 23 I had the I just...
  31. C

    Master and Post Bac?

    Hi SDN, I decided that I was going to take a gap year after graduating to do a post bacc and then apply for medical school because I want to increase my undergrad gpa. However, with this plan I will have a year gone to waste just applying. I was thinking that instead I could do a post bacc...
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    Please help!!! Study/Learn all MCAT stuff with a poor science background?

    Hey everyone, Trying out SDN since I have no one else to really talk to about this stuff... I graduated college 5 years ago, was premed and somehow got through with mediocre science grades, but now I really don't remember a lot of it. Recently applied to a few post-bacs that didn't require...
  33. B

    UCSF vs McMaster

    Hi! Would really love to hear some outside opinions on this. Feeling very unclear from my vantage... I should mention that I'm a non-traditional student and that I can work in either country. UCSF Pros: +California +Near my husband's family and friends +Great school with a lot of prestige...
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    UCSF vs. Cornell

    Hi! I have until Thursday to decide between UCSF and Cornell, money and location aside, are there any compelling reasons that would lead you to definitively pick one over the other? Thanks so much for your thoughts!
  35. LoKif26

    Timeline Advice for a Nontrad?

    Hello everyone! Here is my deal: I started college as per usual in 2013, although... I started at art college. I did two years there, transferred home for a year to do art at our state school, went back to the first art school this past fall for two more quarters, and then decided to transfer...
  36. F

    Medicine is a Journey...right? Advice on applying after denial from PT, PA.

    Hello All! This is my first post so I did my best to locate a thread before I posted but could not find anything. Let me know if this subject is located on another thread! So I was a collegiate football player and honestly only went to college because of this fact but was later injured and...
  37. 0

    Voc Rehab Process

    Let me start off by saying that I have read the past threads. However, they are a little outdated and I am not sure if things have changed since then. Also, I have more questions. Let me start off by saying that I applied for the voc reha online, TWICE. I applied in February and received no...
  38. P

    GPA Repair Advice (Recent PreMed/NonTrad)

    So I graduated in December 2015 from a University of California with a B.S. in Exercise Biology. Admittedly, I didn't have much of a direction and perhaps wasn't as motivated in regards to academics as I should have been. I finished with a cumulative uGPA of 3.32 and I estimate my sGPA to be...
  39. pnwhmt

    Having a baby during gap year

    My plans have recently changed and I am looking for some insight or advice. My husband and I are now seriously considering having a baby during my 20 month gap between graduating undergrad and starting medical school. He is in a field unrelated to medicine and is an extraordinarily supportive...
  40. R

    Nurse to Med School

    Hello all first time poster, long time lurker. I'm currently a LPN in the SouthEast I honestly do not know where to get started on this long road ahead of me. I will have all my prerequisites completed to gain entry to LPN to ADN program this summer. I basically do not have any of the science...
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