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    Has anyone recovered from a poor SMP?

    Is there anyone in the world out there that did not totally rock an SMP but still found a way to gain admission into a US medical school? I'll spare everyone the details but I withdrew early from an SMP due to poor performance, have never taken MCAT or applied and I'm just trying to figure out...
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    Did I screw up my SMP GPA?

    Hi everyone, I am currently in a 1 year SMP and I got 2 B's this semester. My 4.0 dropped to a 3.6. I've very worried that schools will look at the badly. I can explain the drop because I was involved in a car accident in September that still causes me neck and back pain. Am I panicking for no...
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    Temple ACMS after an SMP?

    Hello! I am CURRENTLY in a 1-year SMP, and would really like to get the ball rolling in terms of beginning medical school, or at least have a semi-guarantee that I'll be in medical school ASAP. That's where Temple comes in. I realize that Temple's program requires a 3.6 throughout the next...
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    MD & DO SGU or gap year?

    Hello all, I am currently a senior at the University of Illinois and I'm majoring in economics. My cGPA and sGPA are each around 3.0. I'm graduating in a few weeks and these GPA's will likely be the the same. I think that I underestimated the amount of information on the MCAT and scored a...
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    Help with what to do after undergrad to enhance grades/med school application

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    URM, was homeless, 3.1 gpa, 520 MCAT - help please!

    Thanks in advance for reading this. I feel a little lost and really need some help/input/opinions! I'll try to be short. Some background~ I grew up in poverty and was homeless my senior year of high school until very recently. My parents “disowned” me and kicked me out due to the fact that I...
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    Best Path Forward

    Hi, I am a 25 year old graduate of the Biomedical Engineering program at UT - Austin. Recently, I have reconsidered my career path and am trying to best determine may path forward as I begin the application process for med school. My uGPA is a 3.34 I have not taken the MCAT. While I have...
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    How early is too early to start thinking about SMPs/Post-Baccs?

    For example, could a freshman do anything to be able to "already know" they're going to have to do a Post Bacc? Wouldn't it be ridiculous to do very well for the next 3 years but in order for medical schools to forgive 1 bad year you need that extra year of post-bacc?
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    Georgetown SMP application thread for 2018-2019 class

    Hi! I couldn't find a preexisting thread for Georgetown SMP 2018-2019 class applicants, so I thought I'd make one. I applied 10/14 and my application was marked complete 10/18. On Nov 1st I got an email saying my application was under review and I should receive a response in 2-3 weeks. My...
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    What is my next move?

    I was wondering if any of you could help me with the situation I am currently in. I took the MCAT in July and scored a 499. Knowing that with a 3.01 GPA and a 499 MCAT, my chances of gaining admittance into many medical schools is low I am planning on applying to an SMP and retaking the MCAT...
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    Advice on current Masters/SMP status

    I am currently enrolled in a 1 year masters non-thesis and am taking 14 hours in this program. I need to take 16 hours next semester to graduate at the end of Spring 2018. The problem is the last class to fill the gap is posing a bit of a challenge... Option A: Microbial Physiology, professor...
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    RFU Biomedical Sciences 2018-2019

    Thought I might start a thread for the BMS program. Anyone applying this year for the program?
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    Can anyone please read my personal statement for SMP programs?

    Hi everyone! So I need help. I Need someone who would be willing to look at and edit my personal statement for SMP programs. Any feedback at all is welcome.
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    Need Help with post-bacc decision??

    Hi everyone, I've received 2 rejections and no II so far so I would like to start planning ahead and thinking of gap year ideas... 3.42 cGPA/3.4 sGPA (hoping these will be ~3.5 when I graduate). 508 MCAT. I'm worried about my gpa so I was thinking of doing a post-bacc. What are the best programs...
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    MD & DO 3.0 GPA. 520 MCAT. SMP Texas Resident

    hi guys! first of all thank you for reading this and helping me out! I struggled my last two years of high school (dual credit program) and first two years of college so my GPA tanked completely. I have many F's, D's, C's, and 3 W's. (Gen Chem, bio, and Ochem have F's) I was going through...
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    Strong upward trend vs. SMP

    I feel like the purpose of SMP is to show that you could thrive in med-school level courses. I have a very strong upward trend where I started out with a 2.3 sgpa and probably will end with a 3.3 sgpa. Basically, my last two years of college shows huge growth since my earlier two years. Would...
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    Advice on Post Bacc or SMP for 3.2 GPA, years out of school w/o all required pre reqs

    I have a question and trying to get some advice. I graduated college about 2 years ago from a top university. I now realize I made the wrong choice in careers. However, my first and second year of college I took some premed courses Chemistry(C,B), organic chemistry(C+,B), and biology (B+,B) and...
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    Dropping out of SMP affiliated with med school

    So I am currently in a Masters program thats affiliated with a medical school. I am about one month into the program and have received an acceptance to another medical school. My question is can i drop my current Masters program without the school I was accepted into from finding out? I never...
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    Best approach to offset downward GPA (illness), 3.4cpa, 3.5sgpa

    I could use some advice on how to best proceed to get into a US MD/DO med school. I just graduated but still need Ochem, biochem, and the MCAT. I am taking ochem1/lab (6 credits) now and doing my best to get an A. I will take biochem in the spring, and hopefully the MCAT in June. i am not...
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    Weigh in on timeline, SMP applications? (Looking for reassurance)

    Hello all! Would it be possible for anyone to weigh in on my timeline for application? I am working with my pre-health adviser, and with his guidance I have formulated this plan. Any and all advice is hugely appreciated! I am a non-traditional student planning on applying to SMP's this...
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    At what GPA is an SMP no longer necessary/helpful?

    I have a pretty steady upward trend from a rocky beginning to college and am looking like I'll graduate with ~ a 3.5 - 3.6 cGPA and sGPA. Should I still be considering SMP programs or should I be looking at other options during my two gap years?
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    delay graduation or go SMP

    Hello everyone, I am a senior close to graduation (I have not graduated, yet) with about a 3.3 uGPA overall and have completed ~145 credit hours (some were AP classes, which seem to still count toward my total credits according to AMCAS). I would like to know your opinions regarding whether it...
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    Postbac or SMP?

    Hello, I would much appreciate some advice on what I should currently do now in order to prepare for medical school applications - pursue a Postbac program or SMP? I went to UCLA and my sGPA is 3.3 and my cGPA is 3.5. I initially had a 3.8 sGPA and cGPA my first 1.5 years of college but...
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    SMP Advice for Low GPA / Low MCAT

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    Applications to Georgetown SMP or GEMS?

    My dream medical school is Georgetown. I'm looking to apply to either the SMP or the GEMS program and will likely apply to both, but I'm wondering if anyone who was involved in/know of first-hand information about the two programs and their chances of matriculating to Georgetown can give...
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    Where to Apply, Post SMP advice

    Hey nontrads, long time lurker in need of advice. Just finished the Mississippi College SMP and want to narrow down options for apps and figure out what my best course of action is. Ugrad was a train wreck, 2.6 cgpa with multiple Ws and repeats. Went to top 60 STEM school in north east typical...
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    SMP for Pre Dental for Fall 17

    Hi everyone, I know its very late right now but I am desperately looking for a SMP for pre dental (possibly a postbac program). I know application deadlines are usually in early June or July, does anyone know if there are any programs that are accepting applications as of now? Or rolling...
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    Should I do SMP?

    I have cGPA 3.50 and sGPA 3.41 with new MCAT score of 516. I got into Tufts MBS program but I am still uncertain on whether this would help me. I would like any advise on whether this SMP is worth it for me. I personally want to get into mid-tier school (like George Washington). Is that...
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    Nontraditional student: postbacc vs SMP?

    I'm in a dilemma between selecting an SMP (Loyola MSMP) or taking classes at Northwestern University through their evening certificate program. I'm very low-income and it would be a big burden to take out that almost $50,000 loan for the SMP. Plus, I currently work in a local healthcare job...
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    Larkin University MBS

    This thread has been posted before with little avail to Kingelyk, but I have to ask again. Is anyone familiar with Larkin's Master program? I plan on utilizing it to improve my Med School chances, but as a fairly new program I have to be suspicious about its legitimacy. I know the Pharmacy...
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    3.53 cGPA, 3.45 sGPA, 522 MCAT, should I do a SMP?

    California resident, 3rd time applicant. First MCAT (old)- 32. Just took the new MCAT: 522. Non-URM. 5000+ Hrs Clinical Experience 1400 Hrs Research Experience (No papers but have submitted abstracts and presented posters at the APA) 280 Hrs Non-Clinical Volunteering 700 Hrs Clinical...
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    Post Bacc & SMP Chances/ Reccomendations

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    DIY Post Bacc?

    Hi can someone give me some information on a DIY post bacc. My current cGPA is 3.4 and my sGPA is a 2.89. I am going into my junior year and I know that at this point As are essential. But at this point I am aware that I will need to do a post bacc or SMP. So can someone give me some info on how...
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    UVM M.S. Medical Science

    I'm curious about the University of Vermont's Master of Medical Science degree. Has anyone attended that can comment on it? It seems fairly new.
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    Seeking advice

    I might be jumping the gun on this because I'm still on four waitlists and it's possible I'll be accepted this year...but I can't help but feel like I'm doing something wrong. Stats: MCAT 504, cGPA 3.4 sGPA 3.36. I had a strong upward GPA trend and made Dean's List in my final semester. 6...
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    3.37/3.4/TBD Should I do an SMP?

    I retract my question, thanks for everyones help :)
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