post bac

Looking for more info on the program because I think it's pretty new for a post-bacc but is there anyone that has heard of it or been a part of it? And why would someone apply here versus Case Western's SMP? Any info is much appreciated!

Hi everyone!! First post here after reading this website for a couple years lol Is anyone a current student, alumnus/a, or even heard about Lipscomb University's Biomolecular Sciences MS Program? Haven't really found a lot of info online from other students :( I am interested in applying to...

I have recently been thinking about going to med school and I am not sure where to start as I am a non-traditional student. I am a rising senior with a psych and neuroscience double major, though most of my courses are in psychology. I had been planning on going to a PhD program in clinical...

Hello everyone I wanted some opinions on what would make the most sense for what I should do for my next two gap years coming up. I just graduated with my bachelors in biomedical sciences and have yet to take the mcat so I intend to spend some time working on that, in addition I am independent...

Hello all, Was hoping that the experienced among you might have some thoughts: I'm a non-trad, zero science undergrad (though a lot in HS) looking to go back to school once I resign from the Army next year to get vet school prereqs and then, of course, go to vet school. I have a bachelors from...

Hey everyone! I am so curious. I've seen almost nothing about this program, but it's new so I kind of get it. Has anyone applied? Been accepted? Considering attending?

Hello, I'm deciding between these schools and need help. Tufts has a thesis, is one year, and I get a MS. GeorgeSquared (George Mason and Georgetown) is one year with MS as well, but no thesis. Penn is a year with no MS (Specialized Studies). I'm still waiting to hear from Johns Hopkins. Tufts...

Hey, I want to know what are the best post bacc programs specifically for "academic enhancers". Also is there any that is available for students right after undergrad? Can you provide acceptance to med school percentages?

Anyone from California and went out-of-state for their post-bacc? I would like to know some recommended out-of-state post-bacc programs. Thank you!

Hi I am currently finishing up a year as a Fulbright to the United Kingdom where I am obtaining my MPH. I will be applying next cycle and will therefore have two gap years. I have two offers that I am considering and would like peoples thoughts. The first offer is an IRTA (intramural research...

I applied to this program and am looking for more details about the program such as: Expected interview questions, Extensiveness of the program, Do you have the ability to work while in the program? Thanks in advance.

Hi there! I just recently finished up my undergrad degree in biology and need some advice. I had a very shaky start during my freshman year and I ended up with a cumulative gpa of 2.45 with a science gpa of a 2.00. After doing some soul searching and reevaluating my study habits, I decided that...

Hey Guys, thanks for all your support so far! Because of your help I have gained admission to the following programs: - Temple ACHS - BU MAMS - Loyola MAMS and MSMP - Drexel IMS - Rutgers MBS Newark And awaiting decisions from - Cincinnati MSP (waitlisted) - Rosalind Franklin BMS (under...

Hey guys, I am struggling to make a proper decision in regards to my career path. I will be a fourth year in the fall, and in order to apply this cycle I need to take my MCAT soon and apply (probably late, which will make my chances much slimmer). I was recently diagnosed with ADHD, and up...

Hi all, Apologies if this is explained somewhere else, but I checked and didn't see it. I'm not clear on whether I'm eligible for a career changer post bac program, and if not, what my options are. Ten years ago, during my freshman and sophomore year of college, I took (and did very poorly in)...

Okay, (this is my first post on SDN so I apologize if I'm a bit ignorant to finer details of posting etiquette) I recognize with massive clarity that I'm in a horrible situation, and I'd really appreciate some advice. I've finally mostly, gotten past the sad stage and now I just want to improve...

Hey Pre-med family, hope all is well. I just have a quick question. I got accepted to the GeorgeSquared post bacc program but i was wondering if a DIY postbacc (30 credits) would be just as good to get me looked at for most DO schools and maybe low-tiered MD schools (if successful in post bacc &...

I have recently been considering medical school and am not too far into the process, but I was wondering if this forum could help me clear a few things up: uGPA-3.03 (no special story just very immature/unmotivated) gradGPA~3.8 (neither school anything special but bms dept at grad school pretty...

So I am currently in my junior year of undergrad and have come to the realization that my GPA probably won't be very competitive when I graduate (3.25 cgpa and 3.0 sgpa), particularly for MD schools. I'm not biased towards MD or DO and plan to apply to schools that fall under both categories. I...

Hey everyone, I realized that there is no current thread going for people who are applying to this program. Who else is applying/has anyone been accepted yet??

I know there are posts about different postbacc and MBS but I was looking for an affordable MBS that will actually help with gpa. It seems like most of them are $40k or over. Any suggestions for any affordable programs that will aid with gpa of my app?

Here's the situation: Earlier this week, I met with my pre med advisor about post bacc programs that I should apply to for next fall. There are certain ones that I had in mind that I want to apply to in the summer and can qualify for since I took some pre med classes already (i.e. UPenn...

Bear with the long post, apologies in advance to those who read through it all. Just spitballing what looks to be the beginning of a long journey. Going to preface this with the need to knows: turning 30 this year, have a wife and kid. Have a house with equity and decent savings and wife has a...

I applied this past cycle and received one interview. Stats: cGPA 3.51, sGPA 3.28, 500. So basically, I am deciding whether I want to do a formal post bacc program, like Penn's, or maybe even PCOM's or Tulane's MS programs, or should I not risk the possibility of doing poorly (also money...

I posted this in the Pre-Med DO thread, and don't know if it probably should be here instead. So I applied this past cycle and have only received one interview (TouroNY) and was waitlisted for an interview (Touro-Nev). I have not heard back concerning the interview, and this late, I do not...

So I applied this past cycle and have only received one interview (TouroNY) and was waitlisted for an interview (Touro-Nev). I have not heard back concerning the interview, and this late, I do not expect good news. My stats were cGPA 3.51, sGPA 3.28 (upward trend), 500, and OOS. I have 100+ hrs...

My Stats: -AA degree in Liberal Arts -BS degree in Microbiology (major GPA 3.5) -cGPA: 3.01 -BCPM: 2.61 -AO: 3.64 -MCAT retake: 502 (chem/phys 126, CARS 124, Bio 128, Psych 124) -original MCAT: 494 (chem/phys 120, CARS 126, Bio 124, Psych 124) -Volunteering: 200+ hours -Had a teaching assistant...

Hello! I hope this is in the correct place, I searched through posts to get a general idea of other people who have gone through this process. Let me start off by saying I am posting here because I am interested in returning to school and I just need a little help and guidance on where to...

Can anyone who interviewed for the CST postbac programs provide advice/ information about what the program is like?

sGPA: ~2.6 cGPA: ~3.0 (for post bac purposes) SAT: 1790 High school GPA: 3.9 unweighted I am a 1st gen. hispanic male (URM) from a low income family recently diagnosed with ADD. I performed abysmally in my freshman year and have a great upward trend after that (dip again junior year due to too...

I'm trying to decide between the Tufts Pre-Med Post Bacc and the University College Wash U St.Louis Post Bacc programs. Does anyone have personal experience with either of these programs or advice for choosing between programs in general?

Hello all, I was looking for some suggestions on a school list for a reapplicant, as well as your general thoughts on what I plan to improve. My current stats: 3.5 cGPA, 3.42 sGPA (3.31 sGPA for DO), 509 MCAT, white male, FL resident. As of now have about 2 yrs scribing experience (1 yr in ER...

Hello, I was just wondering if anyone else on this site will be attending The Bennington Post Bac Pre Med program this coming June of 2018 with me!

Should I take the MCAT before applying to an SMP or Post Bac program?

Hello Everyone! I have seen that this is a continued topic of debate, and I am going to go ahead and throw myself to the wolves so to speak! (Just kidding! The information that I could get from this-pros and cons-will be incredibly helpful for me to make this decision). :) This is the age old...

So my current GPA is a 2.41, obviously bad, didn't take school seriously and some other personal things that I got sorted out. Last semester I got a 3.2, and this semester looks to be around a 3.65 while working full time as a CNA in an ICU. I'm currently a 5th year senior looking to graduate in...

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Hey everyone, I am looking for a roomate that has been accepted into the NIH IRTA program. I will be moving the MD/DC area in late August 2018 (around August 20th) to begin an IRTA postbac fellowship. I am a 22 year old male. I would like to live in DC, most likely near the DuPont metro or the...

Hey SDN! I am a Canadian MSc. student who is applying to U.S. MD and DO schools this year. Given the disadvantage that Canadians face as out-of-state/international applicants to the U.S., I want to hedge my bets by applying to a post-bacc program. I've read about the linkages that some programs...

I have a 3.4 overall GPA and am about to graduate undergrad. I plan to participate in a post-bac program this upcoming school year to enhance my GPA. I really want to attend a top medical school and was wondering if I would have a better chance if I get an MPH after my post-bac then apply to med...