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Stony Brook vs SUNY Downstate - Help me decide (NYC resident, interested in anesthesia) Context: Accepted to Stony Brook (in-state tuition) → currently my top choice Waitlisted at Downstate (interviewed in August, seems like decent WL movement) Stony Brook – Pros More structured curriculum...

Hi everyone, I am trying to decide between Creighton and UVM Larner. I would appreciate any insight anyone has on either school. I do not know what specialty I want to pursue, so I would like to keep my options open. Right now, I don't know about the cost of each because that will depend on any...

Date of submission: Next week, Aiming for August 21st Overall GPA: 3.56 Science GPA: 3.1 Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 3.2 DAT score (include AA and all sections): 19 AA, 20 TS, 20 PAT, 16 QR, 22 RC, 20 BIO, 18 GEN, 20 ORGO State of Residence: New York Undergrad Attended: SUNY Corning Community...

Hi everyone! I am lucky to have been accepted into 3 MD schools and was hoping to get some advice on which to attend. I've created a small pros/ cons list below for each school and would love to hear your thoughts. Some background about me is that I'm a Colorado resident and would be traveling...

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...

Hi everyone, I've been accepted into both UGA and the UT for vet school, but I'm having trouble deciding whose offer to accept. I was hoping to hear from alums or current students who could give me more insight into these two programs. I would like to know general information about each of the...

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...

Hi everyone! I am an international student planning to apply this cycle (June 2023). Our school's pre-health advisor asked me to think about the school list. I am aware that dental schools are usually tougher on international students so I plan to apply to around 15-18 schools. Suggestions on...

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GPA's: 3.46 cGPA, 3.28 sGPA (upward trend with slight dip sophomore year but rising again) MCAT: 521 MCAT (130/130/132/129) State: Oregon (American but has Canadian citizenship) Race: African-American School type: regular state school Clinical experience: 300+ hrs and counting from scribe job...

Hello! I was blessed to be accepted into both UCLA and MWU-AZ dental school. It has been hard for me to make up my decision as to which school to attend. I'm not planning to specialize. It would be great if I can get some insights as well as some advices from you guys. Greatly appreciated! ps...

For those of you that visited and/or attend/ed MPH/MSPH programs, what schools and what are the vibes you got? How diverse were other students in race/ethnicity, SES, income, gender, age, professional work experience, etc? Anything in particular about schools/programs that stood out to you as a...

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Hello SDN, I'm a first time poster so I apologize if the format or anything else is wrong! I'm an Black woman from NC with a 504 (129/125/126/124) and a 3.7cGPA and ~3.5sGPA. I have loads of campus involvement (club sports, NAACP, ambassador), over 200 shadowing hours, pretty decent LORs, and...

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A bit about me- Undergrad degree: supply chain management and marketing from a top 30 business school. Undergrad GPA: 3.57 Post-Bacc/sGPA: 3.97 (I took no sciences undergrad). MCAT: 517 (130/126/130/131) Residence: Illinois Not disadvantaged. EC's: 1,200+ hours scribing, international EMS...

[PLEASE DON'T QUOTE] I’m deciding between UChicago and Penn (and technically UCSF, but it’s way more expensive and I don’t wanna be on the west coast). I feel SO fortunate to have these options but am completely torn. I’m potentially interested in derm or psych, but am undecided (though i...

[PLEASE DON'T QUOTE] I’m deciding between UChicago and Penn (and technically UCSF, but it’s way more expensive and I don’t wanna be on the west coast). I feel SO fortunate to have these options but am completely torn. I’m potentially interested in derm or psych, but am undecided (though i don’t...

Sorry for the format. First time poster on SDN I could use some assistance figuring out which schools I should apply to in June. I'm unsure of which resources to find this out and have just been looking at the MSAR for guidance. I have some money saved up, so I am looking at applying to around...

Hey guys I've never posted before, but I've seen the school list help posts and that is really what I need right now. If anyone has advice I am greatly appreciative. I'm graduating in May and applying for the 2020 cycle in June. mcat 515, 4.0 sGPA, 4.0 cGPA from private, non-Ivy...

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Hi all! I'm a senior at a competitive state school in California and am planning to apply this cycle. Could anyone recommend some schools I should consider applying to? Below are my stats and relevant ECs. State of Residence: California (I do have some concerns about this because I've lived...

What are some research heavy schools that have MCAT averages on the lower side? I have a rather strong research background, with 2 publications in journals with impact factors 4-5, and possibly a first author review article later. I will be presenting at a national conference (and have my...

Hi everyone! I submitted my secondaries very early on, and have not heard anything back with regards to interviews. I'm starting to think that my list may have been too top-heavy (MCAT 521, cGPA 3.6, sGPA 3.5), I applied to mostly top 20 schools. Do y'all think it would be worth it for me to...

Hello! Read extensively on schools, but was wondering about sdn opinions on my DO school list. If possible I really want to narrow down my list, but do you think I should add more schools to increase my chances? I am not applying to any TMDSAS schools. Stats: 3.6 cGPA & sGPA 507 MCAT...

Will be applying next summer (2019). Advice on weaknesses I can fix during this time and WHERE SHOULD I APPLY? GPA: 3.89 research: ~2000 hrs volunteering: ~270 hrs ranges from hospice - intensive care unit - poverty alleviation shadowing: 50 hrs ec: teaching and vice president of student...

Hey guys, I need some help. I got my MCAT score back and its much lower than I was doing on practice exams so I need to re-evaluate my school options. I decided not to apply to MD programs so I can just focus on DO. I am not sure what schools to apply to or if I even have a chance at getting...

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I'm currently weighing my my top school choices. I absolutely love UC Denver's location. I love Colorado, and I love the Rockies. However, I'm also considering program strength and reputation. Perhaps, that is not the best way of thinking. I think I'd be much happier in Denver compared to the...

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I got offers from these two schools and am having a really hard time to decide. I am a CWRU undergraduate student so I am familiar with Cleveland and have many friends over here. However, I really like MWUAZ and heard their clinical exposure is top among dental schools. I also heard from D4...

Hi, I recently received all of my undergrad college admissions decisions and need to make my school choice very soon. I intend on studying biomedical engineering (or bioengineering) on the premed track. I really want to be a doctor. My top options are: M.I.T., University of Virginia, UC...

Hi folks, I have four pharmacy schools to decide and I would appreciate all your thoughts and inputs. MCPHS at Worcester, Northeastern U, Temple U and Jefferson. The location, cost and residency are what I considered, and I will have to take loan. Also, does anyone know how much of the...

So I am in a bind. I have been accepted to a school that isn't accredited yet but am in the second class so it should be a year into the program. I hate debt with a passion and got denied to the state school I live in which is significantly cheaper. I live rent free right now and could make at...

I was accepted into Concordia's pre pharm to pharm program, but decided to go to Madison instead for undergrad. Is it a good idea to try and transfer back and avoid taking the PCAT or try Madison or MCW. Another factor in my decision is what each school prepares one for, I would like to be...

Hi All. This year I have been accepted to LECOM, CUSOM, and Touro-NY Middletown. I immediately knew I didn't want to attend LECOM after the interview, but am still torn between the other two and would like some help since my deposit is due at Touro soon and I already had to put down a deposit...

Hello friends! I am a high school senior currently applying to colleges. Now, this may be a bit premature (ba-dum), but I just want to close a conflict I have. I know it is tough to believe a 17-year-old, but I feel medicine is my calling and have for some time now. For the record, I have a...

Good Morning! I was hoping someone could point me in the direction of a good online Naturopathic Medicine Program. I am not trying to become licensed as a ND (my state doesn't license NDs anyways), I'm just looking for a way to supplement my knowledge later in life. At this point, I am only...

I'm looking to apply to several CSU MFT programs for Fall 2018, and I am trying to figure out if I am a competitive enough candidate to even apply. My interest in CSU is primarily because of location and lower cost. I graduated from UC Merced in 2015 with a BA in Psychology, 3.3 GPA. I have not...

Hello all, I just received my MCAT score. My stats are: 3.45 cGPA, 3.4 sGPA, 501 MCAT I'm a CA resident, Asian male, Biomedical Engineering. Have ~150 hours of hospital volunteering, two research (no publication), MD shadowing experience, no DO shadowing yet. What are my chances and can you...