premed help

  1. Tea Leaf

    Organic Chemistry

    Hi guys! So I need some advice. I am signing up for classes- late, because I had a financial hold on my account that I just cleared, and am having trouble getting in to Organic Chemistry. There are 3 slots with different professors: 8:15 AM - 9:10 AM with Professor M on MWF: FULL 4:15 PM-...
  2. W

    New to SDN and Personal Statement Help!

    Hi guys, Though I just started an account here, I have high hopes that I'll find good advice on SDN! I would like to have someone read and provide some suggestions on my personal statement. Where can I find this help on SDN or maybe other websites/communities? Thanks!
  3. S

    Rutgers Student Biochemistry

    Hey guys I am rutgers student and I need some help deciding what biochem class I should be taking especially in preperatiom of the MCAT There is 1 semester intro to biochemistry with diels 301 Molecular biochemistry 407 2 semesters worth of biochemistry 403 and 404.
  4. Yamhead

    Does moving NoVa Community College severely damage my application?

    I'm a freshman at George Mason with a 4.0 GPA so far and I'm moving to North Virginia Community College Annandale because of financial complications for at least 2 semesters. Of course, after the 2 semesters at NoVa, I'd go back to George Mason. How bad would it be, disregarding grades because...
  5. Yamhead

    URGENT! Is having a medical transcription degree valuable to Medical School Admissions?

    URGENT! Is having a medical transcription degree valuable to Medical School Admissions? I'm a freshman and I'm looking to make my profile more competitive. I know there are other ways to make it competitive like a phlebotomy degree etc. But I'm asking about Medical Transcription. Is it a plus to...
  6. T

    Sonoma vs. Chico Premed?

    Wondering which of these two CSU's would be the most preferable for premed program/advising. Just wanna hear opinions and experiences from grads or currents premeds from either schools.
  7. F

    Advice

    Hey guys, long time observer here, but never posted anything before so bear with me.
  8. V

    MD: Undergrad Retake or PB?

    Hey all, Just wondering which is better for MD applications: -Doing a post-bacc -retaking classes as an undergrad (I took some credits at a CC during the summer and didn't do as well as i anticipated, so I want to retake them at my original CSU) I basically want to know: does a post-bacc hold...
  9. T

    If you could interview an allopathic admissions member, what would you ask?

    I recently started a podcast on iTunes called MedStud Memoirs, and we're starting a new segment called "Ask Admissions". We'll be interviewing one of our student admissions liasons for tips and tricks. We want to know what the pressing issues are for current applicants, and how we can best...
  10. V

    Extended Undergrad

    Hey all, thanks for reading this thread. Just wondering if medical schools care about how long it took to complete your undergrad studies? Is it frowned upon to be a 5th or 6th year? Will they ask about it in interviews? Thanks!
  11. D

    How can I better my application?

    *I am hoping to apply next Fall* *Also, I've always had my heart set to med school but I didn't step it up because I was embarrassed of my grades, hence I was too immature. It was not until a life changing event that I realized I need to chase after my dreams relentlessly * Background I am 23...
  12. U

    URM, EC's, low gpa. Chances?

    Hello! I am currently in my last semester of undergrad. My cGPA is a 3.05. I am a URM (Latina), and I am pretty 'in touch' with my culture. (Native language is Spanish, raised in a border city, immigrant parents, etc). I ran cross country at my college (D2) for 3 years in the most competitive D2...
  13. l_studybuddy_l

    Soon To Be Sophomore Premed Science Schedule For MCAT 2015

    Hi there, I'm looking at the requirements for the new MCAT, and I don't know how to fit all the prereqs in time and also fit some review time for the exam. I starting my next semester of my freshman year, and I haven't taken any sciences yet. By my first sophomore semester, I should have Chem. 1...
  14. D

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  15. A

    Army ROTC GRFD + Med School?

    Hi Everyone, I'm a sophomore biomed and neuroscience double major at uni. I've thought about the military for a long time and only recently begun looking into my school's AROTC program. I am also on a premed track, looking to attend medical school. I've done a lot of research and talked to the...
  16. F

    Do I have a Chance for Medical School?

    I did really well my freshman year and got a 3.67 cumulative GPA. This past semester I completely messed it up and got like a 3.10 and now my GPA had fallen to a 3.46. I am planning to apply to two direct medical school programs (as a sophomore) and was wondering if I had a chance. I also have...
  17. J

    Can I recovering from failing orgo 2?

    Title: Can I recover* from failing orgo 2? I'm a first semester sophomore right now (english and bio double major). I had a really crappy time in orgo 1 (got a B, but with a really bad substitute teacher during the summer course) which really crippled me for orgo two and now I'm paying the...
  18. BoysWhoCry

    How to take 2015 MCAT sophomore summer

    What is the best schedule in your opinion for getting all the new pre-reqs done for the 2015 MCAT (including biochem, psychology, and sociology) in your freshman and sophomore year? I want to MCAT study the whole summer after sophomore year and take the test sometime in late august/ early...
  19. LIGHT561

    Criminal record but has couple aces

    Hello sdn I have a serious question for you all today? Let me start by saying yes I have searched the fourm and I could not find my answer! P.s. please please forgive me for using the urm term (just using the cards I've been dealt)I know it's a taboo I'm sorry again I am a 22 year old black...
  20. V

    Can someone please explain post bac?

    Hello all, I've been doing some research on post-bac and I am slightly confused. Could someone please explain it to me? I know that the requirements vary by schools. I also understand that there are multiple post-bac programs. The main question I am wondering is if one has to be considered...
  21. V

    MD PreMed failed calc2 twice

    Hello all, I'm new to SDN so I apologize for any formatting errors of this lengthy post. Additionally, thank you for taking the time to give your input on this post. My current situation is kind of tricky: I began college as a Chemistry major (with no intention of going premed) at a Cal State...
  22. V

    PreMed student, failed calc2 twice...

    Hello all, I'm new to SDN so I apologize for any formatting errors of this lengthy post. Additionally, thank you for taking the time to give your input on this post. My current situation is kind of tricky: I began college as a Chemistry major (with no intention of going premed) at a Cal State...
  23. V

    Medical Premed, Failed calc 2 twice...

    Hello all, I'm new to SDN so I apologize for any formatting errors of this lengthy post. Additionally, thank you for taking the time to give your input on this post. My current situation is kind of tricky: I began college as a Chemistry major (with no intention of going premed) at a Cal State...
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