reapplicant

  1. D

    Seeking advice

    Guys, what type of improvements did you make to get accepted the 2nd time to dental school? I kinda just wanna compare what I've done to the statistics of those who have gotten accepted on their 2nd try? Any advice? It would be much appreciated. Please help me out, I'm terrified!
  2. CUatthefinishline

    School List Help (Long)

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  3. R

    MPH or MS to benefit my application?

    I'm looking into pursuing a master's program before reapplying to medical schools. I applied to both MD and DO schools after my third year with a 3.2 cgpa, a 2.9 sgpa, and a 504 on my MCAT (will probably take again), and I just graduated with a 3.4 cgpa and a 3.1 sgpa. I applied to and was...
  4. T

    2nd-time Applicant

    Hi guys! I am planning on applying to medical school for the second time this year. Last year, I applied to 20 schools and got an interview for one (University of Washington, which is my state school). I was looking for your guys' opinions if I should apply again this cycle or just wait another...
  5. S

    Any advice on what to do next?

    Hey guys! So now that we're getting into May, I'm starting to look at this upcoming application cycle. I applied last cycle and received one interview at UDM, which placed me on their waitlist. My LOR's weren't mailed out until September 2, so I feel like I may have messed up by not getting...
  6. C

    Should I reapply this cycle?

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  7. K

    Re-applicant: When to retake MCAT?

    I took the MCAT in 2016 and got a not so great score, but good enough for me to get an interview at 1 school and then get waitlisted. I believe it might have hurt my application at other schools as well. Because I already have a MCAT score on file, would it be harmful to my primary application...
  8. D

    SMP

    I applied to MD programs in the previous cycle with 512 MCAT and 3.65 GPA but didn't have any luck. I am now accepted to Georgetown's SMP but was told that the program may risk bringing my GPA down. Would the SMP help my application in reapplying?
  9. KPstudent

    ADVICE WANTED FROM SUCCESSFUL REAPPLICANTS

    Hello SDN Team! I am at the very end of the 2016-2017 cycle and its looking like I might possibly have to reapply. I hear back from one other school this week post interview and am on an additional waitlist, but I figure it's time to start thinking about how to improve my application. My...
  10. FroYoOreo

    Advice for what to do before reapply?

    I got waitlisted on two MD programs this cycle, and I don't expect the waitlist will have much movement. So I believe it is wise to move on and think about what to do before reapply. I am a biomedical engineer and psychology double major, finished MS in biomedical engineer this year. Interested...
  11. S

    What are my chances? Reapplicant from MSTP applying to MD

    Hello SDNers, I was wondering if you guys could help me generate a school list for the upcoming cycle. I'm having a hard gauging what I should be looking at since I'm a reapplicant Here are my stats: 1. UIUC engineering masters - cGPA 3.94, sGPA 3.99 2. MCAT - 33, will take new one in June...
  12. A

    PLEASE HELP: Best Gap Year Strategies??

    I graduated from College in May 2016, and sent in my applications to MD/DO schools this summer and did not get interviews anywhere. (I sent primaries in mid-August because I could not financially afford to send them in any sooner). I have been spending this past year shadowing physicians and...
  13. I

    HELP PLEASE

    Hello everyone, I applied this cycle with hopes that I will be accepted by my state schools, but unfortunately so far I had no luck. I am 99% sure that i will have to reapply, so I have a question for you all. First let me explain my situation. I have greats stats. 3.96 GPA and 513 MCAT. I got...
  14. inGenius Prep

    Medical Top reasons why students don't get in

    Every year, top medical schools get more than enough top applicants to fill their classes with students with outstanding test scores and grades. And yet many of these applicants are rejected. Medical school rejection happens to even the best students applying. The largest take away from this...
  15. U

    Need help deciding Post-Bacc or Masters

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  16. C

    Masters/Post-Bacc Info, Support, and Acceptance/Rejection Thread

    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...
  17. I

    Chances with good MCAT, very low GPA, upward trend

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  18. F

    How is a reapplicant viewed?

    Is it viewed as a bad thing? Neutral? Or does it essentially depend on one's updated app?
  19. V

    Non-Trad (Veterinarian) seeking advice, unbalanced MD/DO App

    Undergraduate: 3.61c GPA, 3.38sGPA @ Washington State Univ. Vet School: 3.3c GPA, 3.08sGPA @ University of Pennsylvania graduated 2011 508 MCAT: 124 CPBS , 129 CARS, 127 Bio, 128 Psych/Social State: SD, but strong ties to PA I applied narrowly to 3 schools, all late in the cycle (Sep/Oct) since...
  20. I

    Personal Statement

    Hey everybody! I'm planning to apply MD/DO this next cycle and just finished the first draft of my personal statement. Can some of you take a look at it and give me some criticism/things I can change or improve. Thanks for the help.
  21. L

    MD Re-Applicant seeking advice

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  22. M

    AACOMAS Reapplicant

    I last applied in the 2015-2016 cycle and kept my account active, although I didn't apply to any schools in the 2016-2017 cycle. My question is will the information still be carried over into the 2017-2018 cycle? I know things such as LOR don't carry over, but will my experiences, information...
  23. A

    Looking for advise: SMP or Publication

    Hey SDNers, Before I begin, here's some potentially helpful info on myself (I'll try my best to keep it short). I initially didn't do so well in school and had no interest becoming a physician. This all changed when I got seriously injured in a motorcycle accident (I reveal this because my gpa...
  24. noticemeadcomsenpai

    Do I look like a box checker?

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  25. Mr.Lahey

    Improving application/retake mcat?

    Hello, First Time poster looking for advice on how to improve my application to Medical school. Stats: GPA: 3.84, sGPA: 3.8, MCAT: 508 (128,126,126,128) EC: 50 Hr. Shadowing Teaching Assistant for 3 years ER Patient ambassador (volunteer) ER Scribe (paid) 1 year of research with no...
  26. O

    Reapplicant for Next Cycle: What MCAT should I aim for?

    Hi all, So I decided to foolishly apply this cycle with a very low MCAT (505: p/c 129 cars 125 bio 128 psych 123) and have been put on pre-II hold at 2/9 schools and rejected at 4. My stats look like this: -3.94 GPA at a large research university (Mol Bio/Biochem major) -D1 rower (rowed in the...
  27. Camou_Cat

    MD & DO Re-applicant, Non-Canadian International, Average GPA, Unbalanced MCAT

    Hi friends, I just got my MCAT yesterday with an unbalanced 511 (130/124/128/129). It was a retake from 509 (131/122/129/127). English is my third language. I have never been good at (interested in) reading. I don’t know if I should apply with this score, or retake the MCAT, or give up on med...
  28. LindaAccepted

    Medical How to Improve and Present Your Experiences for Med School Reapplication

    In the final section of our Medical School Reapplicant Advice: 6 Tips for Success series, we’ll discuss how reapplicants should improve, and then present, their experiences. One last factor that can seriously hurt your chances is a lack of substantive, ongoing experiences. Medical schools want...
  29. Reeses Pieces

    Please Advise: Reapplicant with low MCAT

    Hi everyone, I am in need of some advice. I applied to top heavy medical schools for the 2016-2017 cycle and have not received any II. I am thinking of reapplying next cycle and welcome any advice possible. 2016 Biology/Community Health Graduate Currently working as a Research Assistant in a...
  30. T

    Scared re-applicant- question about Institutional Action

    Hi all! I applied this past year, and so far have been unsuccessful. I believe I will have to reapply. However, in my 2016 application, I, unfortunately and stupidly, reported an IA that I now know is not on my record, and I don't think it actually counts as an institutional action. I really...
  31. keepontruckin04

    4 Time Reapplicant (Canadian) Finally Accepted to M.D. School

    Who I Am: Canadian 4 time re-applicant to U.S. M.D. schools. I received 8 interview invites, attended 7 interviews, was accepted to 5 D.O. schools and 1 M.D. school thus far. I am waiting to hear back from 1 M.D. school. First generation to have obtained a bachelor’s degree; the only one in my...
  32. LindaAccepted

    Medical Presenting Yourself to Medical Schools: Other Communications

    With the multi-staged admissions process, applicants can make an impact at each step – or be weeded out. Your assessment continues by looking at other ways you communicated with the admissions committee, and whether or not they helped you past the next hurdle. Secondaries: Your secondary...
  33. C

    DO School or Reapply?

    **Reposted from pre-allo thread because I thought it would be more appropriate here** I know this topic has been discussed on here previously but I would like to see what options I have given my specific situation. I applied to all of the Texas schools for the 2017-2018 application cycle in...
  34. R

    Another set of reapplication questions

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  35. P

    Need Advice on Reapplying

    I graduated in May '16 and applied to dental school in June. My application was completed early June and all my letters arrived mid-August (later than I wished). I haven't heard back from any school and need advice on what to do next or a critique of the plan I have now. Here are my stats...
  36. J

    Potential 3rd time applicant - need advice

    I applied to dental school last year, was waitlisted at 2 schools and did not get accepted, unfortunately. I am Canadian. I applied very late last year, around november. This year I applied early, but only recieved one interview so far, to which I was waitlisted at Dec 1. I have a 3.4 GPA...
  37. H

    Retake MCAT 4th time or give up Med School

    Hey guys, So I've applied this cycle to all Texas schools and a couple of other OOS but haven't heard anything from them yet. Disappointed and sad as I am, I'm not sure what I should do now. My 3 MCAT is May 2015; 498 Jan 2016: 501 (128-122- 127-124) July 2016: 501 (127-124-125-125) I...
  38. L

    Back up plan - volunteering or SMP?

    I know it's still "early" in the cycle but my neurotic self can't help but think of back up plans in case I don't get in this cycle. A little background: I am 2, going on 3, years out of college. GPA of 3.5-3.6, slightly lower sGPA. MCAT 512, with uneven performance on verbal (124-126ish). I...
  39. RogueBanana

    Where to find Community Service Opportunities?

    Hey all, I've decided to take the popular advice on this forum and assume I will be a re-applicant until proven otherwise. As such, I have decided to address my lack of non-clinical volunteer work. So I was just wondering if anyone had tips on where to find part time community service...
  40. S

    What to do while applying in year off

    Hey everyone, I am applying to about 15 MD and 15 DO programs, I would like to keep my options open. I submitted my secondary apps around September so things are a little late at the moment for my chances of getting into a school in this cycle. I was wondering what applicants do while they are...
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