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I’m a low SES URM (AA), 3.6 CGPA 3.4 CGPA in an IT degree.
80 shadowing hours, 250 hrs volunteering in a clinical setting, and 300+ volunteering nonclinical over the last 4 years.
(I initially started undergrad with a much harder degree, so I ended up getting C-‘s and D’s in a few...
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Thanks for reading this. I am an ER RN in my mid-20s in WA. I have always wanted to work in healthcare. When I was a child, I dreamt of becoming a doctor, however, once I learned about the rigorous admission requirements and long hours of residency, I decided I wanted to go the...
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Hi y'all.
Primary was verified last month and already used throwaway to Mayo. Non-trad with lots of different GPAs and experiences. Pre-writing secondaries now but it would help to be able to finalize my school list. Not applying DO or Caribbean so please don't ask :)
Here are my stats:
DC...
Hi all, I'm looking for some school list suggestions + thoughts on if I should apply DO. Thanks!
Stats
cGPA: 3.8, sGPA: 3.87
MCAT: 512
Residency: NC
Undergraduate: UNC (electrical engineering major)
Extracurriculars:
- Research: 1500 hours in pathology research, 1 poster presentation.
-...
Well, I got my MCAT score this week and am trying to not jump off a building. Scheduled a retake but not sure if it'll be enough time to get a higher score. Might have to postpone. My grandma passed the day before my exam and I think it really affected me. I was emotionally and mentally checked...
Hey guys, so I'm a rising sophomore CA resident at a T30 university planning to apply to med school my senior year (so w/ gap year). I know that med school ranking isn't everything, but since I'm already putting the work in to get into med school, I don't want to limit myself and want to put...
Hello! Needed some advice and didn’t know who else to ask, so thanks in advance!
1. cGPA: 3.97, sGPA: 4.0 (slight upward trend, only had some mistakes in my first year)
2. MCAT: 510 127/127/127/129
3. Residency: CA.
4. Ethnicity and/or race: Chinese (fluent in mandarin)
5. Undergraduate...
Hi, I was wondering if it’s worth it to apply to UCLA in hopes of getting a scholarship as a Texas resident. I have almost 1000 hours of clinical experience as a CNA, Scribe and MA which will be closer to 2000 by this time next year. Volunteering is a little low at a projected amount of ~200...
I’m FGLI URM so pls be gentle, I don’t have a reference point (but also be truly honest)
URM black female low-income
Questbridge Match Recipient
T10 undergrad
From GA but am in IL for undergrad
Graduating this June
cGPA: 3.73
sGPA: 3.63 (upward trend last 2 years with all A’s except for to...
GPA: 3.88, sGPA about the same
MCAT: 519, (128/132/129/130)
State: Colorado, strong ties in Alabama, weaker ties in New Mexico and Ohio
Ethnicity: White
Private Jesuit undergrad, just finished third year of biology major
Clinical experience: 100 hours lead ED volunteer since February, currently...
Hello everyone! I am a Canadian student looking to apply to Wayne State this year, possibly as Early Decision. I am looking for some guidance to see if my chances are realistic with my MCAT as an Early Decision applicant, or should I wait and rewrite my MCAT before applying? Thank you!
cGPA...
Non traditional student. Graduated from a large state school in 2016 with a degree in political science and worked full time as a journalist and later helped develop a startup company--changed career and quit my job pre-pandemic and started from square one to take all the pre-med pre-reqs.
GPA...
Hi SDN, I am making this post with the primary intention of helping with my school list for the next cycle. Any feedback on my school list or application would be great. Thank you all in advance!
Stats and Background
CA, ORM, graduated from small private school in SoCal
cGPA=3.93 sGPA=3.87...
Hello I would like some feedback on my school list. Here are my stats and experiences
Arizona resident. Born in Chicago
GPA: 3.97
sGPA: 4.0
MCAT: 507
Clinical experience-
700 scribing over one year
360 hours as patient transport volunteer over 4 years
Physician shadowing 150 hours over 5...
1. sGPA: 3.99 cGPA3.99
2. MCAT: 514 (129/127/130/128)
3. California Resident
4. Ethnicity: Indonesian (not sure if this is ORM or URM pls let me know)
5. Undergrad: UCLA
6. Clinical Experience: Paid MA (560+ hrs), hospital volunteering (50 hrs)
7. Research: 1300+ hours at a cancer immunotherapy...
Hello everyone!
Thank you to this wonderful community for your time. I am a NonTrad who worked before college then went to Nursing School. I recently withdrew from a DNP program to pursue Medicine DO or MD I personally love both. I am finishing most of my prereqs this Summer. I have posted...
Hey guys,
So I'm wondering if I can get into any medical school with regards to my stats and with an IA I got in '21 for having an open book visible during a proctored exam (dumb, I know).
1. Psych major, Chem minor. 3.6 cGPA, 3.7 sGPA (an upward trend with all As for the past two years.)
2...
Hey everyone! I'm just seeking some advice. I am a 3rd year DO student interested in anesthesia! Below is a little but more about me and my stats. I'm from Florida and will love to end up there for residency but I will settle with anything on the east coast. I will still be applying broadly...
I don't think I have the stats for md/phd but I would love to still apply to those programs if I have the money to do so.
Ties to other States/Regions: Florida, maryland, DC
URM? Yes
Year in School: Gap years; graduated undergrad in 2016
Undergraduate Major(s)/Minor(s): Psychology...
Hi guys would really appreciate feedback regarding my chances at some of these schools. Thank you in advance!
cGPA and sGPA as calculated by AMCAS
- cGPA 3.66 and sGPA 3.76 (Engineering student, if that matters)
MCAT score(s) and breakdown
- 522 (130/130/132/130)
State of residence or...
I need help making my school list. I'm not really sure what is considered an X-factor anymore and what is not.
GPA: 4.0 MCAT: 513
TX, ORM
ECs:
Founded and sold an e-commerce business- annual revenue was ~$220,000
Founded a startup- building accessible technologies for seniors, currently...
Hi everyone-
I'm having a hard time deciding whether or not to submit an application this cycle or wait until next year. I never thought that I would be in a position where I wouldn't be prepared to apply right after college, but unfortunately after the toll of losing a parent my right before...
Hi all, I’m in the process of reinvention and could seriously use some advice or perspective on my path forward.
graduated spring 2021 from UCONN (CT resident) with a psych BA and a 2.86 (this was after getting a 1.87 and 2.14 my freshman semesters)
I got mostly Bs, Cs and 2 Ds in the science...
I am just asking for your opinion on my chances, I have done a significant amount of research into what schools I should apply to this cycle, if you could give me any advice that would be appreciated. I know my DAT is low and I am planning on retaking it this summer but I want to apply at the...
State/Country of Residence: OH
Ties to other States/Regions: SC, GA
URM? (Y/N): N
Year in School: Graduated in Spring 2021
Undergraduate Major(s)/Minor(s): Computer Science
Graduate Degrees (if applicable): N/A
Cumulative GPA: 3.85
Science GPA: 3.72
MCAT Score(s): 514
Research Experience:
200...
State/Country of Residence: WA
Ties to other States/Regions: undergrad at T30 in LA
URM? (Y/N): N
Year in School: junior
Undergraduate Major(s)/Minor(s): Bio
Awards/honors/recognitions: various academic scholarships from USC, Dean's list, summer research scholarship
Cumulative GPA: 3.9
Science...
Hey everyone!
I'm a Canadian applicant applying for the first time to USMD programs, and I'm in a pretty weird position. Here are my stats:
Canadian
Brown Male
cGPA:3.8
sGPA:3.7
MCAT: 527
My main point of concern is that I had three B's in my first year in chemistry and physics courses and a...
Hello everyone :) Thanks for the help y'all!
State/Country of Residence: AZ
URM? (Y/N): ORM
Year in School: 3rd
Undergraduate Major(s)/Minor(s): Biomedical Sciences (Large State School)
Cumulative GPA: 3.98
Science GPA: 4.0
MCAT Score(s): 521 (130,130,130,131)
Research Experience...