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3.6 Overall GPA 3.45 Science GPA MCAT: 502 126/126/125/125 300+ hours as an ER Scribe 12 hours shadowing surgeon URM : Mexican American & first generation college student California Resident Im aware my stats are not very competitive at most MD schools. What are some MD schools i have a...

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Good morning, I have decided very recently that I am going to embark on this long, grueling, but totally worth it journey into medical school. I am a 25 year old, nontraditional student. I am an engineer (been out of school for the past 3+ years) looking to switch to medicine. Though I have an...

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Hi all -- My question is -- with 1/2 prereqs missing, will this hurt my chances? I'm 29, URM, 3.6 cGPA, 3.9 sGPA, 504 MCAT. Some good volunteer hours showing commitment to service, etc. Plan on targeting MD schools and many DO schools. Thanks!!!

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I have noticed a few of us here and there on SDN but I know that many of us, like myself, have a million and one questions about the application process and what our chances are. Fortunately, the number of schools that claim to accept applications from DACA applicants is increasing and the...

Hello Everyone, This is my first post on sdn I'm hoping to get some advice on how to make myself a better applicant in the future. Before I post my stats I want to you say I understand how poor my grades have been I would just like some advice on what to do now as I'm about to graduate. My...

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Hey what's up y'all! There isn't too much info on the web about underdog URMs who get into med school and succeed. Sometimes, it can be difficult to find motivation when you're application is looking pretty good except for that low GPA or MCAT. It can also be difficult to gauge what GPA/MCAT is...

Does applying disadvantaged on app increases your chances of acceptance or receiving a scholarship? Any URM who applied disadvantaged and got accepted to schools,do you think that claiming disadvantaged on app somewhat helped in getting you accepted?

Just curious if you all could choose which state/city to live in for medical school-- where would it be and why? For me i'm really interested in being in big cities/states like California(Native),Florida, or New York. My partner is in the marketing/advertising field and we really feel like the...

Got my answer, thank you!

Hey everybody. I am new to SDN and looking to get some advice on which schools would be in my range with the following credentials: African American 511 MCAT (127/127/128/129)* 3.9 GPA in Medicinal Biochemistry BS at Arizona State University (currently a junior, 21 years old) 500+ hours as an...

Hey Guys, So I'm having a hard time generating a school list for the upcoming cycle just because I feel like I'm not sure what places I'm competitive for. I am a senior, Georgia resident (taking gap year) and also African American (technically I'm biracial, half African American, half Danish...

Hey everybody. I am new to SDN and looking to get some advice on which schools would be in my range with the following credentials: African American 507 MCAT 3.9 GPA in Medicinal Biochemistry BS at Arizona State University (currently a junior, 21 years old) 500+ hours as an ER scribe 500+ hours...

Hello, I am applying this cycle, with approval from my pre-med advisor. I am a Maryland resident with my top choices at UMD, UVA, UCSanDiego, UCSF, and George Washington. I know California favors in state applicants, but I want to know the chances of me getting into UCSanDiego and UCSF as OOS...

Hi guys -- Some background: I'm a URM hispanic woman non-trad (29) living in Illinois. uGPA = 3.6 sGPA = 3.9, but closer to 3.7 for actual BCPM (the M part of this killed me haha). 504 MCAT. Looking to target several DO schools and some lower tier MD schools. I have 4 years of non-relavant...

(I am not sure if I am allowed to post this here or not, forgive me if not). Hello! My name is Laureano Andrade Vicenty, 97th percentile scorer on the 2016 MCAT, Afro-latino Puerto Rican male, and founder of The MCAT Disciples. I started this prep company with a goal, and that is to drastically...

Hello Everyone!!! I just wanted to thank everyone who responded to my last thread (Where do I go from here? (MCAT Prep,ECs and etc.). This site has been tremendously helpful in my pre-med journey and I am very grateful for every piece of advice I receive :) I just wanted to post in an effort to...

Looking for a bit of guidance on my list. Trying to aim strategically for 15 MD (FAP qualified) and a little lost with DO. I'd like to add 10 total since money will be an issue. 3.7 cGPA with 3.6 sGPA. MCAT 502 (124/126/125/127). URM (AA). First generation immigrant and college grad. Have one...

Hi Everyone, URM cgpa 3.0 sgpa 3.1 507 mcat 127/125/127/128 16 science credits DIY 3.5 1st year MPH 3.7 500+shadowing( MD+DO) Tutor 3 first author papers, 6 abstracts, 2 conference presentations 100+ patient contact not shadowing coordinator for church food pantry 4+ years too many ec to...

Apologies for what looks like double-posting but it's two separate issues. I'm in my last semester of post-bacc classes and have my MCAT scheduled and am all set to apply and am not sure I will be thrilled with months and months of absolute silence that follows, so I'm just going to list pros...

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Hey y'all I've been scouring through some old threads and noticed that NHSC shows preference toward those with URM status and/or growing up in a small town. Obviously not under my control (I didn't choose to be born lol) but grew up comfortably in an affluent suburb, never skipped a meal, my...

I plan on submitting my primary app around mid July. I heard in other threads that July submissions are considered late. I'm kindly asking any URM if they had any success with acceptances when applying later in the application cycle.

Hello all, I've been studying for my MCAT for approximately 4 weeks now, but i keep feeling like i'm forgetting stuff. I'm currently spending about 5-6hours 6 days a week doing 3 CARS passages then reading and taking notes on a chapter. I'm wondering if i should just continue running through...

Hey y’all, I know my academic stats seem really competitive, but I am worried my ECs are not adequate. Stats - cGPA: 3.93, sGPA: 3.91 - MCAT: 523 - URM (mexican-american) Clinical Experience - 1500 paid + 50 volunteer hours at summer camps for people with disabilities. Both positions...

I've just started studying for my MCAT again a few days ago, and was curious how other people planned out their days and what were some things you all did to make 5+ hours of study per day not feel so long and feel like you still have a life! So far it hasn't felt bad at all, but i'm always...

Let the brainstorming session commence! Feel free to add to this! 1. SIU's MedPrep. A 2 year SMP program. GPA requirement of 2.2. Applications due 1/17/17 http://www.siumed.edu/medprep/home.html 2. California Post-Baccalaureate Consortium. (UCSF, UCLA, UC-Irvine, UC-Riverside, UC-Davis)...

Hello everyone I am a transfer student from community college and I received my associates CC GPA: 3.73 ( all A's but got a C in both Orgo I and II) I transferred to a 4 year school and will be graduating this spring. 4 year institution GPA: 3.882 (anticipated of of course) Looking at the...

Hello Everyone!!! I'm a long time reader of SDN, but this is the first time that I am actually posting in a thread! I am currently a sophomore at a top 50 university located in New York. I have actually created my own major through a special program, however I am on the accelerated track to...

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It's always great to see encouragement for premeds of color. It's important for us to support and uplift each other on SDN and in real life. I really liked the message, so I thought I'd share. His URM/disadvantaged premed coaching website.

I'm a prankster, and a huge fan of this med school. But I have to say, even though this prank was an epic fail, it still gave me the feels. Go Blue! Dude's face, "You're videotaping me" killed it. :rofl: Hide the camera better next time, UMich!

There's a huge thread in the other forums, but I'd love to hear anyone experiences on this. What to say, what not to say. Moment you knew you nailed it. Moment you knew you blew it. Or maybe you thought you blew it then later found out you got accepted. "What was asked by Anonymous...