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I have a 3.85 GPA from Arizona State University, but it’s an online degree - I live in Georgia. Originally wanted to be a PA, but decided to go the MD route or I’d forever regret it. Now I’m deciding between which college to go to. Here are my choices: University of Georgia PROS: highly...

hi, I am hoping to get some feedback about how good or bad of shape I’m in in terms of setting myself up to get into med school. I have just finished my sophomore year of undergrad. I have attended a community college for my first two years. Now that that is done, I will be going to a local...

Hi, everyone. I currently work 60 hours per week at a job that’s two hours away round trip. I’m attending two colleges as well - one to get a diploma to become a Surgical Technician (switching from a great paying aviation job to healthcare) and another to complete my undergrad in Biological...

Hi, all. I’m in a predicament. I’ll be a non-traditional student. Have just gone back to college and trying to decide on a major. I’m attending Arizona State ONLINE. Options: A) Major in Psychology. Better chance at a higher GPA. Very interesting to me anyways - and most people say to undergrad...

Hi, So I'm reaching my, technically, junior year in my Pre-Medical Studies. Right now, I am a biology major deciding to pursue a Bachelor of Science. I'm not the biggest fan of Biology. This is for me, but also for different people debating a major. Here's my issue right now: I prefer a more...

soooooo, Im finishing my first year of college and my GPA is trash. First semester I only got a 3.03 and this semester only looks like ill be getting a 3.4 at best. Are my chances already over? Should I start looking into post-bac programs now?(nothing wrong with post-bac or anything) I just...

Hey everyone! I would deeply appreciate some advice regarding a tough decision l will have to make by the end of the month. I'm currently a senior in high school. Earlier this month I was blessed to be admitted to a few ivy leagues known for their research opportunities and pre-med program...

Hey guys I've been lurking on this site for literally years now and finally decided to make an account. I was just wondering for some people who may have any opinions or advice on my situation. I am currently a student a low tier SUNY. My high school career was beyond a wreck and so was my first...

I’m a non-traditional student - 24 years old and just starting my undergrad. Going to a brick and mortar university for me right now isn’t possible, so I’m getting my undergrad from Arizona State University’s online program. I’m planning to get my undergrad and take extra prerequisites at my...

Hello, I'm currently a junior in high school taking PSEO classes through a community college. PSEO, for those who don't know, is a program where you take classes on campus (or online) of a college and receive high school AND college credits. Before I was accepted into the program, I had a HS GPA...

So I'm a senior in high school who is getting ready to go to college. Starting in my junior year of high school, I began to take college classes with the goal of getting an Associate's Degree by the time I leave high school so I'll be able to transfer the credits and only have to do 2 years at a...

Hi! I am currently deciding between Cal Poly SLO, UCLA, and UC Berkeley. My goal is to go to physical therapy school and I want to go to the school that will make me the most competitive candidate to get into a good school. I'm having a tough time deciding if the prestige of Berkeley/UCLA will...

I'm currently a junior in high school, and I'm in the process of school-searching. I know I want to eventually go to medical school, and I'm determined to stick with pre-med through undergrad. For my major I plan on going with neuroscience/neurobiology or biology (I know. How original ;)). The...

Hi, I hope to be a pre-med and am trying to decide between the following undergraduate schools. I would really appreciate any advice regarding the pros and cons of these schools, with respect to my prospects for admission to med school (aside from financial aspects, which are obviously a...

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...

Hello Fellow Undergraduates, I'm in my last semester, and I'm taking "Racism and Inequality" online. My professor is super picky about what I put down in open-ended assignments that have nothing to do with the book. He has graded me harshly on the basis for things like "being too optimistic"...

Here it goes, so I am a college freshman now and I am not doing so well, as the title suggests. I have tried absolutely every study method (probably not, but I still have been trying different ways of studying all the time). But so basically, the problem is that I really, truly do understand the...

Hello, Year 2 undergrad here at T30 school. I current have a cGPA of 3.94 and sGPA of 4.00. I worked in 3 research labs in high school for 2-3 month time periods (One at UConn, one at WashU, one at Stanford Medical School), and I am going to join a neuroscience lab at my undergrad school. I...

I am earning my high school diploma, and am finishing two years worth of college credit at the same time through a program most equitable to full-time dual enrollment. After I leave high school, if I were to take an additional 3.5-4 years to finish my undergrad degree, would it look bad? Even...

Hey guys! First off, I love maxillofacial trauma - LOVE. I've seen some trauma cases presented to me by the OMFS I am shadowing this summer and man, I think I found a calling. I know it is a SUPER tough road and would appreciate the lack of a lecture right now. ;) My university has a volunteer...

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My college, University of California, Riverside, won't let me advance in math courses because I'm an Anthropology Major and it's not required. I can't because of this even advance into science courses (bio, chem, ochem, physics, etc.) and this really messes up my dreams of attending medical...

Hey. I am a first year at a top university in the U.S. I intend to declare a Biology major, however, I am not sure yet. My question is, do you think I should take (our) Gen Chem and Physics 1 in my sophomore year, or Gen Chem and a higher level Bio that is recommended for the MCAT, and...

Hello, I am currently a high school senior looking to pursue a biology degree with pre-professional track for medicine. I was recently accepted into both USF and UCF. I was not accepted into either Honors program. To my knowledge, USF is a significantly more research-based school than UCF. I...

~CA resident I'm currently a 4th year at a UC and I'm going to be graduating with a cGPA of 3.43 and sGPA of 3.49. I initially planned to do a post-bacc program after graduation to try and raise my GPA for med school applications. Do you think it would be a better idea/stand out more if instead...

Hey guys, I recently got invited to an interview to be part of a very well respected doctor's research. I am, however, very nervous about the interview itself. I've never had to go through an interview before (college didn't require interviews, nor have any of my extracurriculars). My strengths...

Hi. I’m a junior in undergrad and I’ve got myself in a bit of a pickle. I don’t necessarily have a “direction” from my undergrad. Here’s what I mean: I started out PoliSci but then came to terms with my love for nature and wildlife so considered veterinary medicine as a career option. After...

Age: 20 Gender: Female Race: Asian cGPA: 3.85 sGPA: 3.79 I'm currently a junior public health major at ut austin. i plan on applying summer of 2018. haven't taken the mcat yet (plan on taking it next march, right before applying). i "became" pre-med this summer, so i guess you can say i'm kind...

Hey SDN, I was recently admitted into University of Georgia, however I'm torn on what major to decide on for the premed track. I've boiled down my options to either Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Microbiology, and plain old biology; Some factors I would like to consider in this decision is...

Many dental schools recommend taking A&P, so I decided to register for "Human A&P". My college also offers Physiology by itself (not Anatomy however) but its an upper level biology course so I thought that Human A&P would suffice for dental schools. I still have time to take it off my schedule...

I read over similar forums, however a lot were outdated so I was looking for a more up-to-date answer, maybe from someone who had a similar experience recently. I am only a freshman in undergrad, however I was given the opportunity to shadow a peds oncologist, which is super meaningful to me...

Hello all. I am a senior biology major currently on track to graduate in the spring. right now I have a 3.0 sGPA and a 3.7 cGPA. I have only 1 summer of research experience due to working throughout my undergraduate career. I am considering applying to med school and I know how uncompetitive my...

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?

Just putting some advice out into the pre-med stratosphere, to be taken with a LARGE grain of salt (I'm still salty about it personally). Some undergrad schools will tout their pre-med program strength by advertising that "X % of students get accepted after advising". For me, as a relatively...

Where is good to go to school for pre med???

hi, I am an undergrad sophomore currently. I attend a community college. I am wondering.....when I apply for med schools, will the undergraduate GPA that's used in the application process for me include all of my community college grades/classes...or will it just be my GPA from my junior and...

Which has been the most challenging course y'all have taken as an undergrad? Which course has been the best one? Which course were a joke, as in it should've been tough or something but maybe the professor made it super easy?

Hey all, im a junior in HS and am looking through my career opportunities. I want to be a vet and work at a vet hospital. At my local college, there is a program where you can complete RVT and then get transferred to a University to finish undergrad for another 2 years. I was wondering how this...

I'm figuring out what courses I want to take for my biology major. Under one of the categories, I can either take mammalian phys, zoology, or botany. I took gen bio from the same prof who teaches zoology and I liked him, but I wonder if anyone would suggest taking mammalian phys over zoology for...