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    Post Bac: GW or Temple BCHS?

    Post Bac: GW or Temple BCHS?
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    Post Bac: GW or Temple BCHS?

    Which would you choose between GW and Temple BCHS post bac?
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    RVU vs. KCU

    Hi all I am having trouble choosing between the rocky vista an kansas city masters program. They are both extremely far from me, so location isn't a problem. I heard many positives and negatives from both programs making my decision even harder. At first I was leaning towards kansas city and...
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    Non-Traditional Student - Best Way to Overcome App Weaknesses?

    Twelve years ago I was a pre-med chemistry major, where I completed 1/2 year of Biology, 1 year of Gen Chem, 1/2 year of Physics, and 1 1/2 year of Calculus. I ended up changing majors and transferred to an art school where I earned a BFA in painting and drawing. After graduating I took courses...
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    Should I do post-bacc?

    Hi everyone, hope you're all safe and doing well! I'm a junior at JHU with a GPA that will be (ideally) graduating in 2021 with around a 3.65 if my trend continues. That could have looked different if this semester wasn't universal pass/fail but now I lose a semester of grades. I was told to...
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    UF Pre Health Post Bac Class of 2020

    I've just been accepted at UF Pre-health Post Bac, but since the program is relatively new, I can't really gauge how competitive the program is. Does anyone know the median gpa for the accepted students or is willing to share their stats? +Anyone entering UF Pre-Health Post Bac class of 2020...
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    ARCOM vs. KCU masters programs

    Hey guys, I have a quick question for y’all! I am a current DO applicant but most likely won’t get in this year so I’m planning on doing a post Bacc program with either KCU or ARCOM. I was wondering what your thoughts were on either one? I interviewed for ARCOM’s med school this year but was...
  8. WeAreDOoMD

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  10. rntodoctor

    Pass/Fail Pre-Med Courses

    Hi all! I'm currently a Registered Nurse turned Post-bacc Pre-med student. Due to the circumstances of this semester (finals were cancelled due to Corona Virus outbreak on campus), I was wondering about the risks of having a class reported as pass/fail on my transcript. We were given the option...
  11. insaiyan-premed

    PCOM vs LECOM vs Bluefield SMP

    Does anyone have more insight into these programs? From what I've searched,; PCOM class is between 120-130 every year and about 50 students get in (both year 1 & 2 students). I called about the conditional acceptance and the rep said no seat is really offered until after the interview. LECOM...
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  13. asclepiusdevotee

    Johns Hopkins Interview

    I was recently confirmed for an interview at Johns Hopkins for the postbac premed program. (I've also applied to Columbia but haven't heard back yet. In any case, JH is my first choice.) I'm wondering about any information out there with respect to the interview itself. Like, questions that are...
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    Post-Bacc Courseload?

    I plan to take a DIY post-bacc and I am only missing the prerequisites for medical school. I am wondering what my course load should be? I am planning to take biology, general chem, physics, organic chem, and english. Obviously, general chem is a prequisite for organic chem so I cannot take...
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    Thoughts on Case western reserve PRIME

    I have got accepted to CWRU prime program from summer. Did any one have applied before or any views on this program?
  16. baigern

    2020-2021 Texas A&M Dental Post-Baccalaureate Program

    Didn't see a thread for this year's TAMCOD PBP application cycle so here's a thread for everyone that applied. Good luck to everyone applying!
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    How to adcoms view post-baccs at "extension" schools vs. "regular" universities?

    I've been wondering about this recently. What is the difference in perception (if any) between extension schools like UC Berkeley extension, UCLA extension, and Harvard extension, vs. regular universities like state schools (through open enrollment)? Some classes at these extension schools are...
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    Online post-bacc a joke to med schools?

    Hey guys. I have a sci gpa of around a 3.1 and a cum gpa of 3.5 so I was looking into a post bac program through UNE online just because the closest university to me is 2 hours away, and right now I can't leave this city for personal reasons. I spoke to some med school counselor who said she...
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    Post Bac or Just Apply?

    Ok, so I am in the middle of a dilemma. I am 37 will be 38 soon. I have a BS in Business/IT, I have also taken most of my premed classes ( AP 1/2, Inorganic, organic) Although these classes were at a community college for cost. I finished these classes about 4 yrs ago then life got in the way...
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    Seeking advice on gap year plans

    I am currently a 4th year undergrad with a 3.38 cGPA/3.06 sGPA. I've worked as a medical assistant for over a year now and have a lot of clinical/volunteer experience with underserved communities for 2.5 years (also volunteer as a scribe here). I was in one research lab for a year and then...
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    Advice needed for SMP or Postbacc (Stats provided below)

    Hi Guys, First time posting here but I've been reading this site for some time now. I am currently applying to SMPs and Postbaccs for Fall 2020 and I am not sure at all which programs are the best fit for me. Ultimately, I'd like to join an SMP/Postbacc with a linkage to their DO/MD school...
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    1 year post bacc programs

    Hi All, Is there any rankings to the post bacc programs out there, not state specific. I was particularly looking into the one year programs. I am ok to relocate, right now i am located on the west coast. Thanks
  23. Lnotoran

    Post-back or 2nd bachelors?

    So I graduated from Arizona State with a 3.0 as a Business Communication major in 2013, having completed 6 internships and steadily raised my GPA. Worked at some top PR and marketing firms, encountered major health problems, which inspired me to change my career. Was accepted into Loyola’s...
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    Best Post Bacs in Florida?

    Was wondering if anyone had any insights on Post Bacs in Florida? Like which are the best and if any have some kind of linkages etc. Haven't found a ton of info here on Florida, I might be missing a thread somewhere but feel free to redirect me, super new here. Thanks! According to AAMC these...
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    Should I retake pre-req courses from 10 years ago if I did an SMP?

    Hi everyone! First time poster. About me real quick: I graduated in 2012 at UF with a 2.56 GPA with my BS in Microbiology. In 2018, I regained some confidence and decided to try for med school again. I took some classes at a community college (Straight As in 3 science classes +labs and...
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    Is 3.37 --> 3.4 sGPA worth $1200?

    Posting this on behalf of a friend. One of my college buddies is finishing up her post-bacc, and she's taken 40 units of science classes so far. She says she brought her science GPA from a 2.8 to a 3.37 (no MCAT yet), maintaining a 3.93 in post bacc work. She's been talking to me about whether...
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    Agnes Scott Post-Bacc Pre-Med 2020-2021

    Hello, I recently applied for Agnes Scott's Post-Baccalaureate program. I wanted to start this thread for other applicants to support each other - that includes previous applicants and those waiting for a response. If you have any questions about the program that have not been answered yet...
  28. yellowjackatl

    Post-Bac Guidance

    Hey y'all I'm kinda struggling with a direction/guidance for this question so I'm here! I am a graduating super senior from Georgia Tech that was pre-med but switched out roughly halfway through my college career due to my declining mental health over the course of a year related to me coming...
  29. DKGB1

    California Northstate University Post Bac / Touro MSMHS program

    Hi, I am applying to various post bacs including CNSU and Touro's. I was hoping to get some info on students experience with the CNSU program. There aren't any recent threads about it. I am curious about how the classes are like, would they recommend going there, etc. CNSU is my first choice...
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    Loyola Marymount PostBacc University

    Hey! I recently applied to Loyola Marymount Post Bacc in California. Has anyone heard back from the program? Has anyone matriculated? Any feedback on the program?
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    Not completing Chemistry labs until AFTER applying? Advice on Chem Labs Needed

    I'm in a bit of a predicament here. Would appreciate advice on how to strategize "putting classes off," or if I even should. So, Gen Chem Lab and Organic Lab at UCLA Extension (Gen Chem Lab: General and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | UCLA Continuing Education , Orgo Lab: General and Organic...
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    should I retake a statistics class taken Pass/Fail

    Hello everyone, I took an upper level statistics class for pass/fail, and passed the class, but i didn't learn anything. I'm pretty sure I passed by the skin of my teeth. I think it'd be good to have a good statistics foundation, so what do you think about retaking this at a community college...
  33. HappyPerson

    512 MCAT, 3.5 GPA, What do you think of my app?

    cGPA: 3.5 sGPA: 3.35 *grades have extreme upward trend, first 2 semesters I had a 2.7 and 2.8 respectively, greatly increased GPA after freshman year with 3.7-4.0 average* MCAT score: 512 (127/127/129/129) State of residency: Michigan Ethnicity: White Undergraduate institution: University of...
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    How does an informal post bac work? masters or formal post bac?

    I graduated may 2019 with a bio degree, my gpa at my college was a 3.38. Verfied ADEA with out +/- science GPA 3.04 verified adea with +/- a science GPA 2.99. Overall adea verified gpa was a 3.24. september DAT scores: orgo- 21 gen chem- 20 qr-14 PAT-15 Bio- 17 reading-19 ts=19 aa=18 I have...
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    Can I do it?

    So... I have a dilemma. This is a very, very long story so if you can't read long posts and winded stories, please just exit or keep scrolling. I apologize for those who read this entire thing and find that they've wasted their time. My relationship with my parents was not very good ever since...
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    Accept now, decline later? (Post-bac programs)

    I tried to find a thread similar to this, but I couldn't, so I will ask here: So, most post-bac programs I have applied to (total: 6) wont sent out interview invites until next year. However, I just completed an interview (let's call it school A) and will hear back in the next few weeks and...
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    Getting into UofM AA Masters in Physiology and/or Chemical Cancer Biology

    I am graduating from Wayne State University in May with a cGPA of 3.57 and sGPA of 3.5. I am taking the MCAT in February. I was wondering what are the stats from those who applied and were accepted into UofM's M.S in Physiology? How selective of a program is it? Also, any feedback from those...
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    USF or CUSOM for post-bacc/SMP

    Hi there! I am new to SDN and I am looking at different post-bacc/SMP programs before I apply to medical school. I just graduated this past May of 2019 and I am currently doing some clinical hours/studying for the MCAT. I was wondering if anyone could give me advice or their personal...
  39. drclueless

    Advice on next step, cGPA 2.9, MCAT: 509 SMP?

    Hello, I’d like some guidance on what my next step should be in the pursuit of MD/DO. Sorry if i sound like a robot in this post I just wanna get the point across haha I am in my last semester of undergrad, graduating with a BS in in Human Physiology. I slacked off in school and currently...
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