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I feel like I'm at a point in my studies where I am just constantly stressed, doubting myself, and just wanting a break! Here's the story: All my life I've wanted to be a doctor. I'm I Chemistry major (premed) but I feel like I'm never going to graduate! Requirement after requirement, more and...

So I am currently doing my secondaries and was wondering if anyone could provide guidance to which one of these choices they think would be the best choice for a "significant obstacle". Also with these questions do you think they are looking for more of a concrete event? Or can one of these...

Hey all I just received my MCAT score yesterday and the initial shock finally wore off. I got a 503 with a break down of (126/123/125/129). Obviously CARS killed me. This was the lowest score I have received, practice tests were consistently in the 507-509 range, and I was praying for that test...

I have scheduled my MCAT for July 27th. However, I still haven't reached my desired score of 510+ would it kill me if I take the exam in August and submit my application now during July so it can be processed? cGPA: 3.27 sGPA: 3.61 Even though my GPA is low I have an upward trend in my grades...

Incoming freshman desiring to review biology before taking intro bio in the fall. I hope to start the class as sharp as possibly, hopefully increasing my chances of an A. The last bio instruction I recieved was about 3 years ago so I would be basically taking intro bio in a rusty state. That...

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Hello! I'm kind of new to the whole pre-med thing, I was off and on about it during my undergrad career so I only got some of my pre-reqs (I'm getting the rest now). I just graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a double degree, both science related. I don't have the highest GPA though...

I have the possibility to interview for a Kaplan Student Ambassador position. I am a pre-med student and wondering if this would help my resume, more specifically leadership or is this something that would be more beneficial to a business major.

Okay so I'm going to be a junior in the fall and am kind of nervous. if it matters I have a 3.74... Freshman year: worked in biochemistry lab Summer: did research at state medical center, poster, no publication 24 hours of volunteering at recreational therapy center for kids (I have been doing...

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Hello everyone, This type of question has been asked many times on this forum. However, I would like to narrow it down to my situations. I am looking for a Pre-med program to take prerequisite science courses as a career changer. At the moment I am working full time. So I'd rather take evening...

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I've worked in an adult ER and a pediatric ER for the past two years as a scribe and a ED tech and am really interested in pediatrics EM. I don't like working with adult patients at all and plan on going into pediatrics. All of my volunteering and shadowing experiences are in pediatrics and was...

I'm trying to decide what to do post-grad to fix my GPA (2.5 UGPA). The reason for such a drop was because of some family things going on throughout that have now resolved. I'm currently studying for the MCAT but haven't set a date yet to take it as I don't know whether it would benefit me to do...

So I lived in Korea from the age of 5 to 11 (lived in America before this) and when I moved back to America, I lived with a family that spoke primarily Korean. I was also in ESL all throughout high school. Knowing that English was not my strong suit, I tried hard on my Language Arts courses in...

I am currently persuing an associates of arts in Biology to major in Neuroscience. Aspiring to go to med school. I want to gain clinical experience as well as research experience or a job related to my career path. I am Interested in anything related to neurology, neuroscience, Neuroradiology...

So let me introduce myself, I am a semi-nontraditional university junior with a strong interest in science. I have completed most pre-health sciences curriculum (Anatomy/Physiology, Chem, Calc, ect.) However, I also deal with bipolar disorder and don't know if I could handle the stress and time...

I've seen a lot of threads on FSU vs. USF however, I think my situation is kind of different than most. I just recently finished my first year at USF and I got a 4.0 (bio med). However, I really didn't enjoy my experience at all (socially. academically, USF was great.). USF is too close to my...

I just read on Temple's website that they require an official document detailing IA's sent to them from your school if you've had an institutional action. This is the first I've heard of this. Is this the case for most schools? Does anybody have a list of the schools that require it? Thanks

Hi all, I was wondering if a post bacc is worth it? My current GPA is a 3.53 and I think my sGPA is around a 3.2. I'm planning on taking the MCAT next July/August. This means that I would enroll in a post bacc program for the fall. Is it worth it?

Hey guys, I'm almost graduating undergrad but managing a low 3.1 GPA. Have not yet taken the MCAT - not looking to do PostBac due to financial issues. Recommendations of what to do next? Do I even have a chance with MD - or should I stick with just DO. When to apply? Do I even have a chance... I...

I am heartbroken. I have been studying and practicing passages for 3+ months. I have read TBR gen chem and physics and done half their passages. I read EK biology. I have read EK cars strategy. I have taken 5 NS exams within two months ranging from 497-501, EK FL 1-3, and AAMC 1 & 2. I don't...

So I'm in the middle of changing my major (nursing to BME), but need to take physics at a cc to ensure I don't add a whole year. I would take it at my state university but I really don't have the time to travel an hour and half one way to take the two classes. How bad would this hurt my future...

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Hi, I graduated two years ago with my BS. I have been taking additional classes with the aim of improving my overall GPA. In total, I've secured an additional 36 units post-undergrad with a GPA of 3.9. I was recently turned down for several post-bac programs. My application (outside of my...

In programs I've come across, part of it requires a research project that goes fairly in-depth + needs to be presented and defended, but is not always published. Is research only relevant or considered "research" if it's published? (in the program I'm in, it's a case project about applying an...

Hello everyone, I found a volunteer program at a hospital to shadow doctors and gain clinical experience, and the program requires one recommendation letter. I would like to ask my professor or lab instructor for a letter. Have any of you asked for a letter by email? I don't know how to...

I am a Canadian entering my final year of my undergraduate studies (and I'm taking a Gap year), However, my extracurriculars are lacking. Throughout my undergrad i have had problems applying myself and building a strong resume. The only research i have was volunteering in a lab over the summer...

Hi everyone, I've looked at alot of threads made by students with a low science and/or cumulative GPA and a term that I see very often is "pre-screen". Since there are medical schools that pre screen for low gpa's or MCATs, could anyone name some specifically? Thanks!

Hey everyone :) I took some time off to save up some spending money and pay back some loans before med school. During my "gap year", I've gotten a lot more in shape. I've been starting a business and have some big name potential investors, I've traveled, working in a prestigious lab, a total of...

I couldn't find a thread for VCU's CERT Program for this upcoming fall (2017), so I figured I'd start one for anyone who will be attending/applying this program, especially for questions about the program, roommates, who's pre-med/pre-dental, etc. I was accepted a few weeks ago and have...

Hello all! I started college again right after graduating from OU in December '15 with an economics degree. I then took physics 1 and chem 1 at a community college before transferring to a regional 4-yr college for the rest of my prerequisites. I've made a 4.0 every semester in my science...

Hi I hope this is the right forum to post under as I think my situation makes me fall into the non traditional Med student category if it is not feel free to let me know. Im Pre Med but the Med school I will most likely be attending is where my young child is receiving his med care and it is...

Going to be taking organic I & II in summer, and I've got two weeks before classes begin. I was a solid B+ in Chemistry (with a huge curve in chem II though), and pretty much memorized my way through chemistry without really understanding concepts too great. Any books, videos, or etc...

Looking to start an MCAT Prep course this week and take the mcat September 9th. Is this enough time to do well on the mcat? This is assuming a rigorous study schedule of around 8 hours a day studying.

Hey everyone, It's my first post on this page so forgive me if I violate any existing conventions. I've been navigating through my pre-med coursework and am pretty sure that I covered all my bases but have not been able to get a straight answer in terms of the math requirement for different...

Hello, I am currently finishing my freshman year as a pre-med and I have not performed as well as i had hoped. I am looking to finish with a 2.7 GPA, with a C- in chemistry and a D+ in calculus, which i am planning to retake. First semester i had a b- in chem 1 and a b- in bio 1. I was not...

Long story short, I really screwed up freshman year. First semester was me being careless and thinking I could get away with last minute studying. Did not work out well at all. Second semester I was doing well, but some family and personal issues caused me to go into a minor depression. I...

So I was given an admonition for a class by a professor. For the AMCAS, would I have to report it as an Insitutional Action even though no one from the administration of the University acted? Here is exactly how my University phrases an Admonition: An admonition might be appropriate when the...