post bacc

Hi There, I am very new to the forum (actually just signed up). I have been reading so much these past couple of weeks and I am really hoping to get an unbiased opinion on what everyone thinks is my best plan of attack to pursuing a career in the health field. I am a career changer (currently...

Hi everyone. Just starting a thread for 2017 VCOM post bacc program (graduate certification program). Best of luck to all....

Hello everyone. I am going to share my story, and I hope someone can give me advice on where to truly go from here. I started college a year early when I was only 17 years old. The university I picked was not the right one for me and the roommate I was stuck with was awful. I went through...

Hi Everyone, Currently enrolled in Orgo II at a difficult 4 year university. Scored 15 points above class avg on first exam and have generally high overall scores. I'm 24 and on my parent's health insurance until I turn 26. Then things are gonna get a lot more logistical. 2.97GPA - ( 2.63 sci...

Hi everyone! This is my first time posting in the forum, but I really want some advice on my situation. I am currently a senior at my college. My cGPA is 3.1 and my sGPA is probably somewhere between 2.9-3.0 (I haven't properly calculated yet). My DAT scores are 21AA (19 bio, 21 GC, 21, OC, 21...

Hello: If you're reading this, thank you- I would love as much feedback and advice as I can get. It's always been my dream to go to medical school and my husband and I have recently been able to make a plan for me to attempt what I've always wanted. I graduated from undergrad 11 years ago -- I...

Hello: If you're reading this, thank you- I would love as much feedback and advice as I can get. It's always been my dream to go to medical school and my husband and I have recently been able to make a plan for me to attempt what I've always wanted. I graduated from undergrad 11 years ago -- I...

Hey everyone, first time posting on SDN so thank you in advance for your help! Going to give a backstory so you guys get the full picture of my situation. I graduated from UT Austin about two years ago with a pre-med non-science degree and cGPA of 3.05 and sGPA of 2.57. I also took the MCAT...

Hey SDN! So long story short this summer I switched from Pre Dent to Pre Med lol and am in my senior year of undergrad. I am estimating that I will be graduating with a 3.4 cGPA and 3.2sGPA and was hoping to enroll in a post baccalaureate program for the first year of my 2 gap years in order to...

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Hi everyone, This is my first post so I apologize if it's a bit long. I've read a lot of really great posts so I'll try not to ask any redundant questions. I'm wondering if I should apply with these stats or take a post Bac program. Biology major Overall GPA: 3.5 Science GPA: 3.5 DAT: TS 22...

Hi guys, I have recently graduated in Winter 2015 from UCLA with Biology BS degree, however, I have a low GPA of 3.146 cumulative and 2.817 science. (I have one C- in Biochemistry so I may have to retake the course at a community college as some master's programs do not accept C-). I have great...

Hi! I'm a student studying Anthropology and Public Health. I initially thought that I wanted to get a PhD in Epidemiology but through my public health outreach and research I have become increasingly interested in medicine. I have genetics research experience, hospital volunteering, community...

hi there. I recently graduated from college with a B.A in English, and have been accepted into columbia's post-bac premed program. I'm really interested in becoming a PA however I'm very unsure if I should go through with this post-bac program. Overall, the program costs about $22,000 a year and...

I'm full-time military working rotating shifts (non-medical job) and right now, I'm not getting out until 2020. I'm taking classes 1-2 at a time. Then, I'm going to finish my degree and do a post-bacc. I literally do not think I can apply for med school until 2023. Right now, that seems EONS...

I finished taking some DIY post bacc classes this year and I got A's in all but 2, anyway, I emailed 2 professors last week asking to discuss them potentially writing me a LOR. I knew one fairly well, he even recommended me to tutor and one was my premed advisor, but it's been radio silence...

I just graduated this May and now work as a research assistant full time (40 hrs/week) at a hospital. I'm taking evening classes in a few weeks b/c I have to finish physics 1 & 2 (w/ labs) and biochemistry. Is taking physics 2 and biochem at the same time (spring 17) a bad move? I was hoping to...

I have a GPA of 3.4 and have not written my DAT's yet. I need core and upper science prerequisite courses from a US accredited university as I completed my undergrad internationally. I was planning on taking a post-bacc to raise my gpa and take those courses, however the soonest i can start is...

Hi, I'm a senior in college and I'm trying to find ways to increase my GPA. I'm a psychology major and I've decided to stay in college a fifth year to finish a second degree in biology in order to improve my GPA. However, I don't think that will be enough to bring it to a competitive level, so...

I come from a highly disadvantaged background, and I'm rebuilding my science GPA as I speak. Nevertheless, I assumed that I need to complete a SMP to show my competence for a medical education due to my lackluster GPA (reasons for bad GPA isn't school related). However, the only masters program...

Hello, I hope all is well and greatly appreciate your time and feedback for my situation. I'm writing in regards of my pre-medical experience, and was wondering if I could get your input on the chance I may have for MD or DO schools. I'm a 22 year old Hispanic female, and have lived all my...

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I recently finished undergraduate with a degree in biology, but also with a low GPA (2.62). I have worked in a biology lab at the university for 3 years and have done it for credit (including summers). I need advice of how to (if at all possible) pursue my passion of becoming a dentist. I see...

Hi! I plan on attending UNCG's pre-med post bacc program starting Fall 2016. How is the program with the new advisor, Robin Maxwell? Is there anyone else starting the program this fall?

I am looking for some advice regarding a post-bacc program. I have decided kind of later in the game to attend medical school. I have kind of designed my education up to this point for a career in research, but after working in the industry, I know my heart is elsewhere with medicine. So, I plan...

Was looking for some advice regarding whether or not I should take some extra courses during this loooong year while I am applying. A bit of background: cGPA: 3.2 sGPA: 3.3 MCAT: 30, 2 years research experience, 1500+ hours clinical experience as a scribe (got a DO letter while at it), multiple...

I am very new to this site. In regards to being a member. But I have done a lot of research and read tons of posts. However, I still feel a bit overwhelmed. I always wanted to be a doctor and go to medical school. It has been my life time dream like many of you. I was always a great student. I...

Hello, I'm interested in essentially going to dental school. My undergrad gpa isn't great (2.7) so I know I need to join a masters or post-bacc program to redeem myself. Does anyone know what the stats are for masters programs like Rutgers or Barry U are like? OR have any recommendations to...

Hello all, This is the first time I've ever posted on here so lets see how this goes. I recently graduated from a four year university (Boston University) with a major in International Relations. I started pre-med but was convinced by some friends that I wanted something easier (typical first...

Just took the DAT a few days ago and didn't do as well as I had hoped. AA 17, 18 TS. My gpa is low about a cGPA of 3.3 and a sGPA of 3.2. I am about to start my senior year of college next month, and was just wondering what my best options to hopefully get into dental school in the future. Post...

I posted this in the PreMed D.O. Forum but realized this may be a better location for this. Hello. So my situation is as follows: I was, am, in a Post Bac program. It is a 2 years masters program. I applied to DO schools last year, while I was in my second year of the program, but I sent my...

Hello. So my situation is as follows: I was, am, in a Post Bac program. It is a 2 years masters program. I applied to DO schools last year, while I was in my second year of the program, but I sent my applications late due to my loan money coming in much later than they said it would and not...

I was so hoping I wouldn't be stuck in this position....But now I have no idea how to proceed. I got my MCAT score yesterday and hadn't hit the submit button for primary bc I wanted to see score, not what I anticipated. C/P 129 CARS 125 B/B 124 ( eeekkk) P/S 128 I was shocked as CARS and B/B...

Hi everyone, I am a non-trad with a history of bad grades and gap years and school transfers... I am in a dilemma right now and would appreciate your valuable feedback. I first attended City College A, for two semesters. Undeclared major, GPA 3.5, 18 credits. Then I transferred to City College...

I was admitted to Charles Drew University's Post Bacc, but I only 7k to use in undergraduate loans left. The school I graduated from in another state awarded me 12k (maybe an error, but it's in state/non private unlike CDU). CDU is around 600 per credit hour, and I only would be there for one...

Hi, I just graduated from college and I have a huge decision to make. I was wondering if you smart sdn ppl can help me out on my path to medical school. I currently have a 3.22 cGPA and 3.26sGPA from undergrad. Since my GPA is too low for any M.D., I decided to apply for special masters...

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Are there any other Dallas area non trads here starting pre req classes this fall? (Either through official or unofficial DIY post bacc - perhaps we can get in touch to possibly form study groups or support groups if there's interest. ) Feel free to post with where you're enrolling / what...

Good afternoon, All! I realized this afternoon that the time had finally come to transition from the role of serial lurker to active participant in the many glorious conversations that are had here on the site. :laugh: Given the many months that I've spent going around and around in my head on...

What is a better program for pre-dental students Cornell University/Division of Nutritional Sciences Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program in Health Studies or GeorgeSquared's Program - GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN ADVANCED BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES