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Hey guys—just made account. Looking for some advice as I prepare to apply to the 2025-2026 cycle. cgpa: 3.85; sgpa: 3.9 MCAT: 519 (131, 128, 129, 131) Small liberal arts school Race: white M No state schools in my state! I took 3 gap years Research: 400 hrs organic chem bench in college (1...

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Stats: 1100 research hours UTHSCSA - 1 middle author pub (IF 14 journal), maybe 2nd by app time - 200hrs campus research lab- overall bad fit, didn't last long - 400 volunteer hospice worker, leader of school chapter for what its worth - 300 hrs individual tutoring + 130 group tutoring (both for...

Hi all! I would like some advice as to my chances of getting into medical school (if any…) and what schools I should apply to. I would also welcome advice on ways to improve my odds. I really would like to go MD but am open to Rowans SOM and PCOM for DO. I plan on applying May 2026. Application...

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Basically what the title says My MCAT from last september is a fine overall score but continues to haunt me becuase of the CARS subsection. I got a 513 (130/124/128/131). For the last few months I've been on and off thinking about a retake and then trying to accept my score. I need to...

Hello all! I’m planning to apply in the 2025/2026 cycle and am looking for some help with my school list and identifying gaps in my application. Thank you in advance for taking the time to read this and provide feedback! cGPA = 3.91, sGPA = 3.89 2 MCAT attempts, 11 point increase 507...

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I am finishing my last year as a post bacc, hoping to apply for the 2026-2027 cycle. I need help building a school list considering my GPA objectively. Also, I want to know how competitive I am for Emory if anyone can chime in on that... Stats MCAT: 526 uGPA: 3.46 Post bacc GPA: 3.94 CA...

Hello all, forgive me, but I will be making assumptions for my MCAT score as I want to gauge the possibility of making it into school before focusing on the MCAT. Kansas White Male Local Undergrad (Philosophy): cGPA 3.48 sGPA 2.96 -- Four undergraduate institutions over six years, worked...

cGPA and sGPA: cGPA: 3.42 sGPA: 3.24 MCAT: 504 (124/127/126/127) I took the MCAT prior to taking Biochemistry and Orgo II which is why I believe my Chem/Phys section struggled the way it did. I would consider a retake if the timeline works out okay, but I am looking for some feedback on that...

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Date of submission: Planning for June 2025 Overall GPA: 3.51 Science GPA: 3.52 Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 3.55 DAT score (include AA and all sections): 20AA / 21TS / 20 Bio / 21 Chem / 20 Orgo / 21 RC / 18 QR / 20 PAT Undergrad Attended: University of Illinois at Chicago Major: Biological Sciences...

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Hello! I’m planning on applying to veterinary schools next year for the class of 2030, and this will be my first time applying. I’ve considered both medical school and veterinary school, and as much as I also love human medicine, I cannot imagine doing anything other than veterinary medicine...

Hello everyone- I am looking to build a school list and was wondering if anyone might be able to advise me/ suggest other possible places to apply and just generally let me know what my chances might be. TIA! cGPA 3.96/ sGPA 4.0 MCAT: 525 (132/130/131/132) State of residence: Iowa Ethnicity...

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Hey guys! Here’s my stats. I’d love to hear one thoughts on my odds or what I could improve on if I need to reapply next cycle. I also feel very confident in my essays, as I have an interesting story of undergoing a life-changing spinal surgery when I was younger that has seriously impacted my...

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I'm an applicant in the current cycle, submitted all secondaries by mid-August (0 II's and 0 R's). 1. cGPA and sGPA: 3.83/3.83 2. MCAT: 522 (132/128/132/130) 1 attempt 3. State: CA 4. Ethnicity and/or race: ORM (East asian) 5. Undergraduate institution: T10 6. Clinical experience (volunteer and...

Hello: I got my MCAT score today and I am a little disappointed. Trying to check my school list for 2025 cycle and decide whether to just send in my app for the upcoming cycle, take a 2nd gap year to increase ec's or just retake the MCAT. CA ORM cGPA: 3.86, MCAT: 512 Clinical: 500 total...

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cGPA and sGPA: 3.97 MCAT: 516 (129/130/128/129) State of residence: Georgia Ethnicity and/or race: Indian female Undergrad category: state school, psych and bio double major, spanish minor Clinical experience: 200 hours volunteering in neurology, nephrology, ED, anesthesia, 500 paid hours...

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Hello everyone. My name is RabidDoc. I’m a 29 year old Green Beret currently living in Tennessee. My current profession is an 18D (special forces medical sergeant). I’ve worked in this field for 7 years. My wife and I have a beautiful 9 month old baby girl. My wife is Canadian, I am American...

Date of submission: Not yet/ plan on submitting soon Overall GPA: 3.75 Science GPA: 3.89 Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 3.9 DAT score (include AA and all sections): CDAT: 24 TS/23 AA/ 27 BIO/22 GC/ 20 RC/ 24 PAT State of Residence: Canada Undergrad Attended: University of Toronto Major: Human biology...

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While my academic stats are good, I'm afraid my volunteering and clinical experience may hold my application back, especially at some/most of the schools I applied to. School list below the stats. 1. cGPA: 3.93, sGPA 3.90 2. MCAT: 518 (131, 128, 129, 130) 3. NC Resident, FL college, US Citizen...

Hello! Thank you in advance for your time! I am a very non trad student... A.A at 16, B.S in Law at 18. I just turned 19 and am looking to complete my med pre-reqs by testing out with ACE credit at Straighterline. I learn very quickly & can confidently test out with A's & B's on ACE exams...

Hello! This is my first time posting on SDN. I am currently in the process of applying to USDO and USMD programs as a Canadian ORM (primary submitted, should be verified this week). I would appreciate some feedback on my DO and MD school list and insights on the likelihood of receiving an DO/MD...

I want to know if you all think my school list is too ambitious or if you guys think I have a shot. Also, if you believe I should add any more schools (I'm mostly looking for global health). I was expecting a higher MCAT, but my score dropped on the real thing :( But, I am feeling a bit more...

Hello, first post here! Date of submission: Late June Overall GPA: 3.81 Science GPA: 3.80 Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 3.75 DAT score (include AA and all sections): AA: 24 // QR: 27 // RC: 30 // Bio: 20 // GenChem: 22 // OChem: 22 // TS: 21 // PAT: 19 State of Residence: California Undergrad...

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Hope everyone's journey is going smoothly, would love some feedback on mine if you have the time to spare-- I'm an URM non-trad in TX with an undergrad cGPA of 3.2 and sGPA 3.1 (far from an ideal gpa, but a strong upward trend) Spent the last five years as a high school physics teacher...

Hello, I was hoping I could get some advice on cutting down my school list. I want to apply broadly, and I feel like my stats confuse me about my chances. I want a more balanced list, so I put a bunch of options in a doc. I’m at 60 or so, trying to cut down to 30, and I already sent my app to...

3.68, 3.55 sGPA (significant upward trend) 511 (taken 1 time) MA Asian T2-3 school in Boston Clinical experience ~ 2000 hrs as PCA for individuals with disabilities ~ 250 hours as skills trainer (playing guitar for individuals with disabilities) ~ 100 hours working at Detox facility...

Date of submission: 6/15 Overall GPA: 3.82 Science GPA: 3.78 Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 3.85 DAT: AA: 22 TS: 22 Minority? No Reapplicant? No Would appreciate any feedback (if I should apply more broadly, etc)! I understand that it is a bit top-heavy, but focusing on location and possible...

Please do not quote. . I plan on applying to 30 schools. My current school list is: University of Massachusetts T.H. Chan School of Medicine Tufts University School of Medicine Boston University Aram V. Chobanian & Edward Avedisian School of Medicine Harvard Medical School Yale School of...