school advice

Hey all! Trying to figure out where to apply this year. 3.93 GPA and 517 MCAT, D1 Athlete, AZ resident. Have about 500 hr of clinical experience, 200 volunteer and 250 research. I was thinking around 20-25 schools? What do you all think?

Hello everyone, I'm currently reapplying for the 2026-27 cycle, and I am still on two WL for the current 2025-26 cycle. In the meantime, I would like to know y'all advice on my school for the upcoming cycle. I want to apply to 20ish schools. I'm currently working full-time as a Clinical...

I have been fortunate to have 4 As at this point. I am also on 4 WL, but I am soon going to remove myself as those are non of my top choices. I have deposits down for ICOM and NYIT-AR (the timing of the deadlines made me do so). I am from Chicago and want to go EM, Anesthesia, or Surgery. The...

I’m looking for some advice on my chances and what steps I should take to strengthen my application for medical school. I decided a little late on pursuing medicine, so I had some rocky semesters in the middle just due to lack of care. I have a few F’s (mainly in non-science courses like...

Hey guys! I'm hoping for some help creating on my school list(pref 30-40 schools).I'm a California URM resident but not dead set on moving back. First-time applicant from a T5 undergrad (out of state) but recently completed an 1 year academic enhancer postbacc (also in another state) MCAT...

Hi all, just got my MCAT score back and was severely disappointed compared to my FL avg, and getting way way way lower than it. My school list got obliterated, but I think I can still apply unless you guys have other opinions. Demographics: Ohio resident Indian Asian (ORM) Slight focus on...

Hey everyone, I am an absolute beginner, and I am completely lost. I am very insecure with my chances of getting accepted this cycle and will use this thread to get some insight from everyone here. I need help with school list or at least where not too apply. I've been using MRSAR as a tool but...

Title: Case Western or ATSU MOSDOH * both OOS -- You can add a poll if you would like to -- Post: School 1: Case Western Reserve University Pros: 10k less 4 years in one place Brand New facilities and SIM lab In house residencies partially pass fail, partially graded no issue getting patients...

Hello everyone! I’m currently facing a decision and would love your input—especially from OMS-III/IV students or alumni. I’ve been accepted to LUCOM, and I’m waitlisted at KCUCOM (I selected no campus preference). From what I understand, waitlist movement at KCUCOM typically occurs starting...

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Hi, I'm currently making my dental schools list and I'm looking for any input. Please let me know if there are any suggestions for other schools or with the current schools. Thank you! Date of submission: Early, June/July Overall GPA: 3.793 Science GPA: 3.842 DAT score (include AA and all...

I want to know if you all think my school list is too ambitious or if you guys think I have a shot. Also, if you believe I should add any more schools (I'm mostly looking for global health). I was expecting a higher MCAT, but my score dropped on the real thing :( But, I am feeling a bit more...

Hey everyone! I’m currently in the process of beginning to pre write secondaries but I haven’t fully finalized my school list. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated! I currently have 29 schools and want to narrow it down to around 25 or so. I looked through MSAR but I know that it doesn’t always...

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Hello! I had two questions. This is my first application cycle, so any help is very appreciated! First, how do top Canadian universities such as U of T, McGill, UBC compare to US T30/20/10, etc? Second, please help me finalize my school list! Right now, here is what I am applying to. Schools...

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1. cGPA - ~3.3 sGPA - 3.00-3.10 (22c Postbacc 3.3 GPA) 2. MCAT - 502 -> 126/128/123/125 MCAT scheduled for 06/14 -> Practice scores hovering around 510 range. 3. MI resident 4. White Male 5. Small, Private Catholic University 6. Clinical Experience 1000 hrs - Volunteer Nursing Home 100 hrs...

Hello! I just got back my MCAT and I was hoping to get help tailoring my med school list. Hoping to apply this cycle with no gap year. Residence: Michigan (hoping to stay in state) Background: ORM (Muslim, South Asian Female) cGPA/MCAT: 3.64/519 -130/127/131/131 LORs/PS: LORs are from two MD...

Hi everyone! I'm really torn between RWJ and Hackensack (in-state for both). Specialty interests: Emergency medicine, general surgery, or some crazy competitive specialty like plastics or ortho (don't really know yet) RWJ (about 26-30k/yr total cost): Pros: - Lower base tuition, and with my...

My background information: cGPA: 3.79 and sGPA: 3.71 MCAT: 513 with 125/128/128/132 Residency: Florida resident Ethnicity/race: Asian Undergraduate institution: University of South Florida Clinical experience (volunteer and non-volunteer): 2100 hours total Volunteer: 100 hours at two...

Is this too top heavy given I have zero research? Which should I absolutely not apply to, and what are some good OOS friendly mid-tiers I add? Reach/Probably Unrealistic: NYU, Mayo, Northwestern, Sinai, Michigan, UVA, Baylor, UTSW, UT San Antonio, Kaiser Feasible: Emory, Brown, Einstein...

Which school has a better reputation and will open the most doors for me? (PS. I live in the northeast and probably want to do a residency here or on the west coast). Def wanna go into primary care. LECOM- Bradenton NYITCOM- LI Touro-Harlem AZCOM

Hi there! I am a PA resident and incoming sophomore at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg. I was just wondering if I could get any feedback/advice on what I have completed so far in my journey towards veterinary school. I have always had very big dreams of becoming a...

I submitted my primary application June 20th (a little later than I wanted but needed the extra time), and I am assuming it will be processed in the next few weeks. I am starting to get nervous that I created an ambitious school list and am wondering if I should add some lower stat schools...

How to format your WAMC thread: Suggested information to include when creating a WAMC thread are as follows: Date of submission: 06/27 Overall GPA: 3.96 Science GPA: 4.0 Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 4.0 DAT score (include AA and all sections): 21AA/ 22TS/ 17RC/ 19PAT State of Residence: California...

hey guys, this is my first time on Sdn and would greatly appreciate any advice building a school list For some background info: cGPA and sGPA as calculated by AMCAS or AACOMAS: 3.98 cGPA / 4.0 sGPA current MCAT score and breakdown 509(128/123/129/129), will be retaking on May 26th *CARS was my...

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Hello everyone! I am planning on applying this cycle, I would greatly appreciate any help or advice. I am unsure about my school list and would love any suggestions. Do I have a good amount of clinical experience or should I add more to round out my application? Do I need more research? cGPA...

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GPA: 3.88, sGPA about the same MCAT: 519, (128/132/129/130) State: Colorado, strong ties in Alabama, weaker ties in New Mexico and Ohio Ethnicity: White Private Jesuit undergrad, just finished third year of biology major Clinical experience: 100 hours lead ED volunteer since February, currently...

I’ve been accepted to both schools, and I’m having trouble deciding. Please share any wisdom you may have on this topic, or about either school. Please keep advice as objective as possible, and please no hate about LUCOM being religious. I already know it is a Christian school.

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Hi SDN, I am making this post with the primary intention of helping with my school list for the next cycle. Any feedback on my school list or application would be great. Thank you all in advance! Stats and Background CA, ORM, graduated from small private school in SoCal cGPA=3.93 sGPA=3.87...

I elected to take two gap years after undergrad because I have no clinical experience and low volunteering due to COVID. I am a Canadian applicant from a top Canadian university, with strong ties to Texas (lmao) as I went to middle and high school there and my whole family lives there. My...

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Hello, everyone. I feel super fortunate to have gotten two acceptances to medical school this year, to the University of California Riverside, and the University of Colorado Anschutz. Since I am a southern California native, I thought going to UCR would be an easy decision if I were to get in...

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Good Evening all, I am an aspiring Anesthesiologist, and am having some trouble with figuring out school. I was just advised I do not need a nursing degree to get into Medical school and can get my bachelors degree in anything. I would love some feedback on what you got your degree in or any...

Hello everyone! I've been looking through this forum and noticed that there are no interview feedback pages for MCPHS and Midwestern (CCO). I was wondering what everyone's thoughts are on SALUS/PCO, MCPHS, & Midwestern (CCO). Do you think NBEO pass rates should be a the largest factor in...

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