postbac

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...

So im kind of in a dilemma. I have a 3.4 overall and a 3.5 science OFFICIAL on my schools transcript. after AADSAS did its calculation of gpa my overall went to a 3.38.... Now I am debating if i should pat 4000$ just to go take a few extra classes at my school just so I can get a 3.45 so AADSAS...

Hi SDN, This is my first post here, so sorry if this is the wrong forum. I am a recent graduate from a Top 40 university, currently taking a year off before I apply next cycle. I have taken all my pre-reqs, however I didn't do so well, since I graduated with a 3.29 cgpa and a 3.1 sgpa. My gpa...

I'm in a dilemma between selecting an SMP (Loyola MSMP) or taking classes at Northwestern University through their evening certificate program. I'm very low-income and it would be a big burden to take out that almost $50,000 loan for the SMP. Plus, I currently work in a local healthcare job...

Hi all, I am in my fourth year at an accredited university. I will be moving on to apply for my master's in occupational therapy soon, however I am lacking a few course prerequisites required for schools I would like to apply to. I would also like to retake my courses in anatomy and physiology...

Hi, I'm a long time lurker of SDN and this is my first post.... About me: I will be graduating soon from undergrad and I know I will need some form of a post-bacc to repair my science GPA. My plan is to take courses as a non-degree seeking student at a local state school and take the MCAT in...

Hello! So this is my first post and I could really use the help. I just graduated in May with my BS in Public Health and am planning to go back to med school eventually, taking as much time as I need. I struggled a little in my first few years of undergrad and didn't do well in the few science...

Hello Everyone! First of all thank you to everyone who took the time reading this. I've just completed stage 1 of my journey to getting into a postbacc and - hopefully - MD program, which is landing a stable job that allows me time to volunteer at the local hospital. I'm looking to submit my...

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Straight to the point: How are you all funding your postbac when federal loans just aren't enough? Specifically, if you're taking out alternative loans to supplement the meager $12,500 offered federally, which lenders have you found that lend to postbac students? Thanks for all help in advance!

I've currently just finished about 2 semesters of post bacc and have not done well. I have a cumulative GPA of 2.3, which is the same as my undergraduate GPA (biological sciences). I took some tough courses and retook one undergraduate level course (this is my 4th time taking it and I got a C)...

Hello, I recently confirmed my spot for the 2017-2018 cohort of the Meredith Post-Bac program. In addition to providing a thread where similarly accepted students can discuss coursework, scheduling, and other details of the program, I would like to ask everyone's opinion on this post-bac...

This is the final post of our Postbac Admissions Series where we explore the ins and outs of applying to postbaccalaureate programs, including tips for finding the best programs, writing the best essays, finding the best recommenders, and more. Click here to get the complete guide. Your letters...

Hi all, I recently graduated from an Ivy League school with a 3.63 cGPA and 3.1 sGPA. All of my science pre-reqs were Bs or B+s, so should I retake them all in a DIY postbac and gun for As, or instead take upper level undergraduate classes in biology? I'm confident that I can get good grades...

All, Just wanted to see if anyone else is planning on taking courses this summer (particularly General Chemistry with Greg Tucci)! I'd love to meet or get in contact with any other HES students before or during the upcoming seven-week session! For context, I'm a 24-year-old non-trad who plans...

This is part of our Postbac Admissions Series where we explore the ins and outs of applying to postbaccalaureate programs, including tips for finding the best programs, writing the best essays, finding the best recommenders, and more. Click here to get the complete guide. One of the most common...

This is part of our Postbac Admissions Series where we explore the ins and outs of applying to postbaccalaureate programs, including tips for finding the best programs, writing the best essays, finding the best recommenders, and more. Click here to get the complete guide. These tips can help...

Given the competitive nature of MD/PhD programs, is it realistic to hope to get in anywhere after doing a postbac/gpa damage control or retaking the MCAT? I'm considering just trying to get into an DO program (or MD if possible) and potentially trying to do research as a clinician. For the...

This is part of our Postbac Admissions Series where we explore the ins and outs of applying to postbaccalaureate programs, including tips for finding the best programs, writing the best essays, finding the best recommenders, and more. Click here to get the complete guide. One of the most...

This is part of our Postbac Admissions Series where we explore the ins and outs of applying to postbaccalaureate programs, including tips for finding the best programs, writing the best essays, finding the best recommenders, and more. Click here to get the complete guide. There are many...

As the clock winds down for medical school admission decisions, many applicants are wondering what’s next. Post-baccalaureate programs can be a great way to strengthen a future application, as well as to take advantage of dedicated professional development opportunities. However, you’ll need to...

I'm thinking of completing a postbac program during my gap year but I've heard a lot of horror stories! Can anyone shine some light on the pros and cons? Thanks a lot.

Hey guys and girls, My first app cycle was unsuccessful, but I'm not letting it get me too down as I've completed some new apps for different BMS masters programs. I've applied to: BU-Oral Health Sciences NYU - Oral Biology Rutgers BMS Tufts BMS Wayne State BMS Nova BMS George...

Hi everyone! I'm a non-traditional applicant. 3.7 cGPA, specialized honours B.A. in Neuropsychology, M.Sc. in Neuropsychology from prestigious school, 2 years of clinical research in a mental health setting, laboratory manager experience, 2 summers of volunteering research, some poster...

Some postbac programs have their own websites and application systems. Other programs may be harder to find since they are small programs connected to a medical school, or they may be conditional acceptance programs that operate by invitation only. If you are preparing to apply to postbac...

Hi guys! I haven't seen this thread yet, so I thought I'd start one :) I just got accepted and I'm really excited to start. Has anyone else heard back? Are there any current students that have advice about the program?

I just got accepted into the MSBS program at Mt. Sinai and I was planning on accepting the offer. I was wondering if anyone knew any information about how much this will help my med school chances, their linkage programs, and/or any other pertinent information because I've been having trouble...

Hi, Long time reader of the sub 3.0 thread which has motivated me a lot and am need of some advice. So I graduated from undergrad with a 2.6 and have been doing a postbac for about 3 years and maintaining a gpa of 3.87 but after calculating my GPA it would only bump me up to a 2.98-2.99 (and...

Just thought I'd make a forum to see when people start to hear back from these post baccs !

Are there any Postbacs/SMPs (D.O. with good linkage) that would even look at a student with a 2.72cGPA/2.78sGPA with a STRONG upward trend (+3.8 GPA) in the last 70 credit hours and a solid MCAT score (plan on testing in the Fall)? I did so poorly in my early years that even with my academic...

I'm a recent graduate from a UC in Human Biology, prior to that I was a transfer student from a CC. I'm planning on applying to PA school in the future. My degree included all the prereqs I needed for PA school so I don't need to take new classes, however I would like to improve my undergrad &...

Hi guys, I just graduated in spring 2016 with a major in mechanical engineering. I have a 3.36 overall GPA and 3.7 science GPA. I am admitted to the Postbac Program at Columbia and planning to take the accelerated track so that I can finish all prereqs by spring 2018 and apply in order to...

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Hey everyone! I started this thread due to not finding any related for this current cycle. My application for this cycle is currently under review, but I am hopeful. I was accepted last cycle, but unable to attend due to graduation issues. I was surprised though because I had read a lot of...

Hi y'all, Long time lurker, but I decided to post a thread because I am extremely nervous (albeit maybe for no reason), and wanted to share which schools I'm applying to so you can ring in your opinions (POSTBAC SCHOOLS ONLY) cGPA undergrad: 3.5 sgpa undergrad: 3.33 Substantial research and...

Hi Everyone, I'm a bit of non traditional pre-vet student. I graduated 2 years ago, worked for a great company, and have now quit to pursue my dream of becoming a veterinarian. I'm trying to decide where to take a my prerequisites and would appreciate any advice. I have about 9 total: Chem...

hi all, I think I have a peculiar question. I am from the Engineering background and my undergrad GPA is not that great although the cumulative comes to around 3.2. been working for about 2.5 years in total between my bachelor's & masters and afterwards added (probably a unique situation, for...

I haven't been able to find a thread that compares these two recently...I'm moving back to the Boston area for next fall and will spend a year at post bacc. I'm between these two. Tufts is more expensive (double) but does have a linkage to Tufts itself. Harvard is less expensive and at night...

Hi guys, Thanks for helping and answering questions. It's an excellent moral support. A little background, I am a post-bac student meaning that I have a BA in psychology. However, I am enrolled as a "degree seeker" for financial aid purposes. Therefore, I don't know if I should apply next...

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...