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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...

Please use the following format so acceptances stand out when posting: DO NOT ERASE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! 1) Click quote on the most recent acceptance list. 2) Delete the quote messages at both the top and the bottom. 3) Add the school's name to the title of the post. 4) Find the school of...

Hey, SND Fam, I'm new to the website and I finally figured out how to post a new thread. I have posted these questions elsewhere and have gotten some stellar responses and advice. I deleted most of my posts but the responses are still up. I'm still seeking advice and I hope that this helps...

Hello all I have a few questions, but first a little about me. I am currently a sophomore at a University and I am just trying to figure all of this out. I earned 45 credits at a community then transferred to my uni this fall. I want to know based on my stats what I need to work on because I am...

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Asking for 2018 fall admission 105 clinical hours ~100 shadowing ~200 community service 2 semesters of research URM (Puerto Rican)

Hey everyone, Just took my first scored FL and got a 502 on the free NS 1 exam. I've been studying for about ~3weeks now and just wondering if this score is representative of the real MCAT at all and if i'm at a good spot for my Jan 18th MCAT test date. Score breakdown: Chem:125 (30/59...

Thank you to all who have taken the time to read my post. I am feeling a bit dejected at the moment with my current situation in regards to school. As stated in the title, I'm a URM (Salvadorian female). I've got a paltry 3.24 gpa, and have taken only one science course (bio) in which I...

Hi all, I am planning on taking the MCAT in April (2017), while also taking classes in the spring. As of now I am thinking of taking upper division microbiology, and cell bio. Do you guys think I should add another class , like sociology or statistics ?? * I will be taking a Kaplan prep course...

Hi, I'm new to SDN and also a freshman in college at UCD. This is my first time ever posting anything so I just wanted to ask for any advice that anyone may have for reaching the dream! Lol But seriously, yeah, anything at all is appreciated. Oh and I'm a URM if that's at all relevant to this...

I have spoken with admissions reps at top 10 med schools... Your undergrad GPA and MCAT are what matter. Not everyone gets a PhD so they can't judge your GPA for that across the board. How in the heck can anyone evaluate someone who has a PhD in physics from MIT with a 3.0 vs. a 4.0 MPP from...

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Non-traditional, Latino applicant California resident Applied only to MD schools

Hello, y'all. I am new to the medical school application process. I'm sure you get this question in various different forms, but I would appreciate it if you took the time to answer mine! Thanks for your help. Major: Biomedical Engineering (not all pre-med requirements will be met when I...

What are my chances at MD/DO? URM, NJ res 3.7 cGPA 3.6 sGPA 497 MCAT scribe for 1 year shadowing in hospital for 100 hrs fluent in English + Spanish grew up in poverty/first generation American hospital volunteer 250 hrs Research experience during summer applied to all private PA/NY and all...

I am an OFFICIAL member of the Alutiiq tribe. However, in my ancestors' history the Russians conquered the region and correspondingly blended the culture (and genetics) with theirs. As a result, I am an official member with only 1/16th Alutiiq heritage, but this is quite common. Considering all...

Okay, so I understand you guys are probably tired of seeing these kinds of threads but I need some advice. So I'm going into my fourth year of undergrad and am planning on applying to programs next june ( After I graduate) and dont really have the best GPA. My science GPA is a 2.7 and my Cum GPA...

I am a URM tha graduated with a pretty low gpa from an ivy league (HYP). A 3.33 cGPA and 3.0 BCMPgpa due to a lot of personal issues that required me to be back home frequently. I plan on taking the MCAT soon. So far I have been scoring in the 518-520 range on practice and AAMC sample tests. If...

Hi everyone, new to this thing but here are some of my stats. Male, born in Mexico, moved to Texas early, went back to Mexico for middle school and have been back in Texas since start of high school. cGPA - 3.96, sGPA - 3.98 (Top 20 school) MCAT - 521 Clinical Experience: - 50 hours of surgical...

I was wondering exactly how much Native American status helps for med school? 50%, enrolled member of a federally-recognized tribe. Have not taken mcat yet. Science GPA 3.77, overall gpa 3.86 3 years clinical experience working as a back office medical assistant for a dorm/internal med office...

Socioeconomically speaking, I can't see why some people say it should be gotten rid of. Say a student, who works hard, and has the family support to afford a tutor gets a 4.0 GPA. Say another student, who works hard, but can't get a tutor gets a 3.5 GPA. Note: this extrapolates to MCAT...

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Hello, I was wondering what my chances were for this medical school application cycle. This is my first post, so I'm not very familiar with this site. African American Female attending a usual public university (nothing special). Michigan Resident. 3.69 cGPA, 3.48 sGPA, 509 MCAT Low GPA, I...

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Happy application season guys! I'm finishing up my application and wanted to see what you guys think. I am an nontraditional URM (graduated college in 2012). Just a short history, I was pre-med in college but did not preform as well as I should have. Was over extended with D1 athletics and...

Hey SDN, Need help compiling a realistic list of MD schools to apply to this cycle. By the way, Oregon is my residential state. A little bit about me: I graduated from high school in 2010 with a 3.85 GPA. Got an associates in science in 2012 and spent another year wrapping up pre-med classes...

Despite how awesome radiology is, there is a definite disparity in diversity when compared to other medical specialties. Here is one of my favorite quotes on the subject of diversity in radiology by Dr. Lightfoote and colleagues ..." There is a disconnect between vocal support and quantifiable...

Hi guys! I was recently accepted to a post-bacc at a DO school and have been weighing my options since I have a unique situation.(I posted a similar thread about six months ago, before I had concrete stats (primarily gpa).) I graduated with a biology degree, stats cgpa 3.5ish and BCPM gpa...

Hey guys. I have an ugpa of 3.2 and sgpa of 3.1-2, 509 (129/128/128/124), currently getting my mph, Great ECs and from Pennsylvania. What are my chances and what are some examples of schools I should be aiming for?

Hi all, just wanted to know for a URM African American female, can I get in to any MD schools ? Mcat 503, GPA 3.7. Great LOR, Loyola undergraduate, over 4 years working as a dialysis technician with underserved population. Please Help with school list!!!!

SCHOOL LIST HELP/ COMPETITIVENESS OF APP!!! I am applying to MD schools this cycle and need help compiling a list of schools. Here are my stats: Live in georgia; hoping to stay in southeast/east URM African american male, first generation My cGPA is 3.55 with an upward trend with a sGPA of...

I need some help here on whether i should apply and if so where? Was thinking of mostly osteopathic with howard, miami, and quinnipiac as only allopathic. Ok here it goes URM Born in diff country, moved to US young cGPA 2.95/ sGPA 2.95; just graduated; very very very bad year of of college...

SCHOOL LIST HELP/ COMPETITIVENESS OF APP!!! I am applying to MD schools this cycle and need help compiling a list of schools. Here are my stats: Live in georgia; hoping to stay in southeast/east URM African american male, first generation My cGPA is 3.55 with an upward trend with a sGPA of...

Hey guys, So I'm kinda confused on whether or not I should take a gap year. I just finished junior year and my GPA is a 3.66 and sGPA is 3.54. My GPA dropped after a rough semester junior year from 3.75 because I had to work full time due to family financial issues. I only have 30 hours of...

It's been 3 years since I graduated from college. For tl;dr- scroll down. For full context/ venting- continue reading. My first gap year was to study for the MCAT (which I absolutely flunked) and do some clinical volunteering outside the US. My second gap year was dedicated to finding work...

I'm a rising senior applying this summer. I know my numbers are subpar for most MSTPs, but I've been encouraged by my research mentor to just go ahead and try. He said all it takes is one acceptance. My adviser said not to apply, but I don't think they're right. I know that since it's such a...

Does anyone know whether a gerontology professor would be classified as a science or non-science letter writer? The course the teach is death & dying in contemporary society. I'm hoping to use it as non-science letter! Also, I've seen that Native Hawaiian was an URM prior to 2003, is it still...