nontraditional

  1. F

    Any advice for my predicament?

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  2. I

    Unsure if I count as nontraditional?

    Hello all! I am just seeking an answer on if I count as a nontraditional applicant. I graduated from university 2 years ago and then had to take a little over a year for health problems and then after that time I entered into an AmeriCorps program that I am currently serving with until August...
  3. M

    ??do pre-requisites expire for MD??

    Hi everyone! I am currently calling schools to obtain school specific information but 1. did anyone encounter pre-requisite "expiration dates"? Ex. courses must be completed 10 years from matriculation to medical school. I took my pre-reqs in 2009-2013 and I am applying in 2017. [My...
  4. M

    ??do pre-requisites expire for MD??

    Hi everyone! I am currently calling schools to obtain school specific information but 1. did anyone encounter pre-requisite "expiration dates"? Ex. courses must be completed 10 years from matriculation to medical school. I took my pre-reqs in 2009-2013 and I am applying in 2017. [My...
  5. M

    commit or quit ?? is 27 TOO OLD to begin medical school ??

    Hi! I have some data for you: ACADEMIC Pre-med in undergrad, Psych degree (2009-2013) <- calling schools and checking whether pre-reqs expire 3.7 sci GPA, 3.8 non-sci GPA I am taking the MCAT in August (took the old version in 2014 and received 29~ 8 PS, 10 BS, 11 V) If I get a competitive...
  6. A

    MD Should I apply for early decision? Odd situation

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  7. verdantine

    help with first semester of college

    I really didn't think my HS grades were that bad, but I'm apparently barred from taking gen chem 1 and even precalculus. so heres how my state school went and did my program for the fall semester of '16: Anthropology (forced) Remedial Chemistry w/o lab. But strangely, I still get college...
  8. thebaconatrix

    Ex-teacher turned pre-med, second bachelor's- am I competitive?

    So I got my first degree, a BA in History from George Washington University (a pretty reputable school) with an overall GPA of 3.41 and a science gpa of 3.7 (only 3 classes). Had no idea what I wanted to do with my life other than take a break from school while debating the pro's and many cons...
  9. R

    Very Nontraditional Student

    So I am your Nontraditional-nontraditional student. I recently immigrated to the US last year after I graduated my UG degree as BS Nursing (2012) and went into medical school for 2 years. I currently live in California. In my country, my overall grade was already considered as above average. I...
  10. J

    DO What are my chances

    Hey all, Thanks for taking the time to check this out. -27 Y/O -Took about 120 credits at CC. cumulative was 3.7. sci was 3.3. I went for free most semesters while working in EMS. -Transferred to a pretty reputable state school. Comparable to some of the private schools around, but cheap...
  11. D

    Nontraditionals: Any interest in hearing from someone who's made it to the end?

    As an introduction: I've been in medicine for 13 years. I started out in engineering, but decided to go to med school because I was genuinely interested in medicine and didn't want to spend the rest of my career in front of a computer. I kind of stumbled my way into med school (I went to a...
  12. nattweeter

    Am I considered a non-traditional student? And question about CSU over UC for undergrad psychology..

    So, this is the first post I've ever made on SDN. I've come to the site multiple times to research pre-med questions and get answers about how to go to med school, the MCAT, ECs, etc. I'm not quite sure if I would be considered a non-traditional student, but here's why I think I might...
  13. C

    MD vs Mid–Levels (Nontraditional Students)

    Calling all Nontraditional Students!! If you have a moment, and you are willing, please answer the following questions: At what age did you matriculate? What was your background going in? What motivated you to make a switch into medicine? Did you go for an MD or Mid–Level credential (such as...
  14. FromENGtoMD

    MCAT prep before postbacc

    Good day! I'm sure this question might have been posed a few times in different ways, but I wanted to get some more opinions. I'm a mechanical engineer who is thinking of moving over to the medical industry. Over the years, my passion for medicine and helping people has grown stronger, and I...
  15. I

    Taking Orgo Lecture at one University and the labs at another?

    Hey everyone. Non-traditional in Dallas here. I'm wrapping up my premed requirements (had everything but orgo as an undergrad) and I need to take orgo 1 w/ lab, and orgo 2 w/ lab. UTA in the DFW area has Orgo 1 at 6 PM during the summer, and it has Orgo 2 at 7 PM during the Spring, which is...
  16. G

    From undergrad suspension to med school?

    Hi all so I am getting suspended from college for a year for a really dumb cheating incident that occurred back when I was a freshman. I won't serve my punishment until after my sophomore year because I was fighting the case. During that time I will be joining the Army National Guard as a medic...
  17. L

    non-traditional looking for advice re Caribbean schools

    Hi, I'm a 3rd year graduate student looking to go back to medical school. I studied Physics for my first degree and am currently reading a PhD in Physics in the UK. I'm American by citizenship. To give some background, I also read the premed curriculum as an undergrad alongside Physics. But...
  18. A

    CSULA Post-Bac (Career changer) 2016 Application Cycle

    Hey! I'm applying to CSULA's Post-baccalaureate Certificate Program for Pre-Health Professionals for Fall 2016! I'm hoping to connect with others who are either applying, or have applied/currently attend CSULA's program. A bit about my stats: Graduated with B.A. in Anthropology from top...
  19. adreh44

    NONTRADITIONAL APPLICANT NEEDS ADVICE!

    When life throws you a curve ball... you become a nontraditional!!! :laugh: I know I want to become a doctor. That's crystal clear but the path to becoming one is not as clear as I thought it would be :uhno: Due to some unforeseen events, I have to change my plans and decided to pursue medicine...
  20. E

    3.3 cGPA, 3.0 sGPA...feeling downtrodden. What should I do? Do I have a chance?

    Hi all, Been battling this for a while and would appreciate any help or feedback. I just graduated UCLA with a BS in Neurosci but did not do exceptionally well. undergrad GPA is 3.34 with sGPA as 3.0. I've heard tons of success stories where people would get in due to strong upward trend and...
  21. R

    A gap year as a nontraditional. Will this put me even more behind?

    Hello everyone. This is my first post to SDN. I have read many different threads, but haven't found any answers specific to my situation, so here it is, and I'm sorry it's so long. Little background: I started college at a community college, and only went for two quarters. From those two...
  22. N

    non-traditional pre-dental student in need of advice!

    Hey everyone, I graduated from college back in 2012 with a degree in Journalism and minor in English. After working in PR I realized it wasn't the career for me and ended up working at a dental office. After about a year, I decided I wanted to pursue a career in dentistry. It is completely...
  23. m2regen

    Engineer to MD/PhD in Engineering

    Hello! I have been working in engineering R&D for a large and well-known medical device company for a couple of years and am interested in applying to MD/PhD programs. I have some academic research experience in basic science molecular biology, and experience as a researcher for an...
  24. A People Person Doctor

    Summer Schedule Suggestions

    I will be taking evening classes of Gen Chem 1 with lab this spring... In looking over the summer course offerings, I noticed Chem II and Bio I are not offered. Any suggestions on what I can take over the summer? Is it possible to take Bio II before taking Chem II & Bio I? I would like to...
  25. dumbledore719

    Advice needed desperately! Any help much appreciated.

    Hi! I'm looking for some advice. I've asked a lot of people I'm familiar with and haven't really gotten any clear picture from that, so I figure this is as good a shot as any. Any help is really, really appreciated and thank you for even clicking this and seeing if you can help! I'm 23, going...
  26. C

    Senior Computer Science Major, no pre reqs

    Hi everyone. Wall of text incoming. I am a senior at a top 20 Computer Science school. When I entered college, I was undecided between CS and Pre Med. For some reason, I got enchanted with all my ambitious peers who were shooting to work for top companies in the Silicon Valley, and so I just...
  27. RedRaider2013

    Personal Statement Ideas / Motivation

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  28. N

    Weighing options- need advice!

    Thank you for taking the time to read/respond to my post. I’ve thrown around the questions below to all of my friends and family for the past two years but am looking for advice from those who can speak from real experience. Here’s the deal- I’m 26 years old, I graduated from The Evergreen...
  29. C

    Looking for advice on postbacs and whether this is even a good idea

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  30. O

    Advice please

    Hi there, I am a long time reader, 1st time poster. I was hoping if you all could give me a little bit of advice? My dream is to become a medical doctor, and here is my situation: I am a 37 year old US military veteran who just graduated with a BS Microbiology degree (thank you Uncle Sam!). My...
  31. btdn311

    BSN Looking for Programs without Pre-reqs

    Hello there, I am hoping to drink from the knowledge well of this website and ask about Med Schools who seriously consider applicants without the traditional pre-requisites. I am a BSN educated Nurse of 1.5 years with a little research experience, tons of volunteer work, and a GPA of ~3.69...
  32. M

    Help! Prereqs as MCAT prep?

    Hey guys, I tried looking through the forums for a post with my situation but couldn't quite find anything of use. So, here we go! I'm a 26 y/o and about 3 years removed from my bachelor's degree that didn't involve any of the science prereqs. I'm changing careers from teaching to medicine and...
  33. LVUS

    Non-trad path in E. Europe. "Desperate" for info/feedback!

    Hello! This is my first thread on SDN, so I'm nervous... Please do bear with me I'm an American soon-to-be 29 year old living in Riga, Latvia. I decided relatively recently that I'd like to become a doctor, which was a radical 180 from my lifelong aversion to the study of science. Needless...
  34. S

    Advice on cGPA and sGPA Calculation.

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  35. A

    Nontraditional Students: Research and Extra Curriculars

    I recently had to stop my research because my children needed me to be around more, which meant doing some major living situation rearrangements (they were previously living away from me during the week). Hopefully the break will be temporary and I can start again next semester after things have...
  36. P

    Volunteering with an Engineering Background

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  37. CareerNumTwo

    Non-trad Needing advise on pre-req sequence (while working full time-ish)

    Hey everyone, Can someone please take a look at my plan for classes and tell me what you think? The pre-health advisors at my school are less than helpful - I wish they had told me to take Chem 1 before Bio 1... :/ I recognize classes from school to school vary (and prof to prof for that...
  38. mrdespair

    29, Pre-Med, starting to consider PA instead... please help?

    Hello everyone, I am a 29 years old URM pre-med who is a degree-bearer and came back to school for a second undergrad (I am pursuing a second degree instead of post-bacc because original degree is from overseas) due to a dream of pursuing a career in Medicine. Here is the deal, however: I am...
  39. A People Person Doctor

    Class Schedule for First Post-Bac Semester

    Hey everyone! First of all, I want to thank all of you guys for the helpful advice over the past few months. In January, I plan on beginning my pre-requisites to apply for med school. I'll be taking my classes at UC Berkeley Extension while working full-time and volunteering. My...
  40. Major

    Below 3.0 gpa Support Group/Thread

    I know there are more than several of us out there lurking on the forum that have below a 3.0 gpa. I thought it would be good idea for us to have our own support group/thread to support each other on our journey to repairing our low gpa's and gaining admission to med school. Many threads...
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