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Hey there everyone, this is my first post on SDN, so I'll try my best to paint a clear picture. As a non-trad, there's a lot to summarize here. In short, I'm 29, have a master's, and decided to switch careers from industrial design (recently worked on medical device design/development) to pursue...

Hi there, I was wondering if y'all could help me formulate a school list as a non-trad URM with a rather low MCAT score... Background URM, moderate hearing loss (wear hearing aids), and ADHD (not sure if I would disclose this tbh; diagnosed 2nd yr in college) Parents were refugees from the...

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Hi! I know this sounds dumb, but I am only applying to the University of Oklahoma this cycle. I have a scholarship from them that pays for 2.5 years of my tuition. If I get rejected this cycle, I will apply again (because I will still have my scholarship) and apply to other schools as well, but...

Nontraditional; 4 yrs out of college 3.0 ish undergrad GPA 3.7 post bacc GPA 3.53 SMP at Georgetown 508 mcat - 127/122 FML/129/130 2000 clinical hrs at least 700+ volunteers hours - mixed clinical and nonprofit work LOR from research professor, nonprofit tutor volunteering org, committee letter...

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Female ORM, NY resident, CUNY undergrad + grad, 3.84 uGPA, 3.70 sGPA, MPH GPA 3.98, MCAT 508, Casper 4th quartile, Preview 5 354 hours non-clinical volunteering (mentoring + covid vaccination appointment booking) 105 clinical volunteering (ER) 1103 paid clinical (med office receptionist &...

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Date of submission: (submitting next friday) 7/14/22 Overall GPA: 3.63 Science GPA: 3.73 Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 3.63 DAT score (include AA and all sections): AA 22, TS 22, PAT 19, Bio 21, GC 21, OC 26, QR 22, RC 20. State of Residence: California Undergrad Attended: University of California...

20 year old, female, AZ resident, first time applicant Looking for any application advice for next year :) Cumulative GPA: 3.7 science GPA: 3.6? last 45: not sure yet GRE results: Don’t plan on taking Veterinary Experience: -Veterinary assistant SM clinic, this is my current job (~200 hours...

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Ok. 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...

Hi everyone, 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...

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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...

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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...

1. cGPA: 3.98, sGPA: 3.99 2. MCAT: 525 3. Illinois 4. URM, Hispanic 5. Undergrad at UCLA psychobiology major with Spanish minor, 3rd year 6. Clinical experience: ~150 hours volunteering at vaccine clinic 7. Research experience: ~100 hours from 1 lab 2nd/3rd year, 300 hours at other lab 3rd year...

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...

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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...

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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...