what are my chances

  1. HopefulDoc91

    DO What are my chances?

    Hi! So I graduated with my Bachelor of Science this past May, and unfortunately I didn't get into any schools my last application cycle. When I applied last, I had a 3.0 sGPA and 3.3 cGPA. My MCAT was 496. I had 50 volunteer hours in a hospital, and 500+ hours volunteering for our local...
  2. HopefulDoc91

    What are my chances?

    Hi! So I graduated with my Bachelor of Science this past May, and unfortunately I didn't get into any schools my last application cycle. When I applied last, I had a 3.0 sGPA and 3.3 cGPA. My MCAT was 496. I had 50 volunteer hours in a hospital, and 500+ hours volunteering for our local...
  3. D

    School list & improvements

    I would appreciate everyone's feedback on my school list, and if it would be necessary to retake the mcat. I would prefer the MD route, but am not opposed to going the DO route at all. I would be applying the next cycle, and will have my application in very early. Thank you Both GPA's...
  4. E

    sophomore gpa question

    I got a 4.0 (mix of A's and A+'s) first semester of freshman year, a 3.471 (B+'s and A's) second semester, and a 3.33 (B+) in the summer for a final cumulative gpa of 3.688 my first year of college. In my first semester of sophomore year, I'll end up with a C+ in bio 2 (A- in lab), a B in ochem...
  5. M

    MD & DO Just starting my list of schools. What is realistic?

    What DO schools and maybe a couple of MD schools should I apply to? How should I go about compiling the list? cGPA and sGPA are 3.25ish for AACOMAS MCAT: 514 ( C/P: 129, CARS: 129, Bio: 130, Psych:126) California ( I know) Not URM UC santa barbara A little over 200 hours as a safety auditor at...
  6. D

    Please review my first freshmen semester!

    I'm a pre-med currently finishing my first semester. I'm definitely not a smart student and had to work really hard for these stats. Please let me know how I'm doing. Also, if you could suggest some good EC activities as well that would be appreciated. -Classes - English - A Micro-economics...
  7. B

    Need some much needed advice

    I am a Junior in chemical engineering. Coming into this semester I had everything going well with a 3.83 GPA and a 3.88 sGPA; however, I did not do so hot this semester. I got a D in one of my chemical engineering classes and this will put me back a year, but I found that if i switch to...
  8. BWM95

    Opinion on my ECs, weak or good?

    I'm hoping someone could give me some feedback on the ECs I have done up to this point. I have felt as if I had good ECs, but recently I've begun worrying I am missing some important stuff and wanted to know before its too late. I am planning on applying this next cycle in June, so if there are...
  9. S

    I messed up my first 1.5 years of undergrad. Do I even stand a chance?

    I have suffered from a health problem that affected my concentration and overall quality of life. I just recently was diagnosed with a parathyroid tumor so I'm gonna have surgery soon to have it removed. During this Christmas break, I plan on restoring my physical and mental health after the...
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  11. W

    3.8 cGPA 3.95 sGPA 506 MCAT

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

    General Admissions & OTCAS Low gpa. What are my chances?

    I have applied to the OT program to only get denies this past year. My overall GPA is not so great. It is close to a 2.6 but my prerequisites GPA is over a 3.0. All schools in NY.require a 3.0 GPA. All my prerequisites grades are over a B. For me to go back and take classes and trying to get...
  13. L

    MD Canadian applicant 3.8 GPA, 505 MCAT

    -cGPA- 3.85, sGPA-3.7-- history and biology major -Canadian -500 hours hospital volunteer, 200 hospital work -1 published paper (undergraduate journal), 1 conference presentation, currently volunteering at medical school & helping with clinical trials at local hospital -shadowed emergency room...
  14. P

    Med school acceptance chance? Psych B.A. (from liberal arts univ) - desire to be a Psychiatrist

    Might anyone have advice for my situation: No doctors in my family and no one I know in medical school, and my univ is not well versed in putting students on the path I want. I am in my junior year. Attending a liberal arts college, studying Psychology (B.A.) with a genuine desire to become...
  15. G

    Low GPA..Stressed. My chances?

    Currently a junior. Recently decided to go into DO school....did not have much guidance during college, first two years were very tough with low gpa. Recently decided to go into osteopathic medicine. Have a lot of C's. New to this, have a lot of questions but don't know who to ask so posting on...
  16. Tenzing2017

    What are my chances? Weak freshman year, 3 strong years...Any improvements?

    Hey Everyone, This is my first post on SDN, long time lurker. Just wanted to ask some for your opinions on my progress, "what are my chances?", and if theres anything you think I can improve.. I was a transfer student and had a weak freshman year (bc of reasons), but my GPA has improved...
  17. J

    3.3 cGPA 3.1 sGPA Unknown MCAT DO odds?

    Taking my MCATs in a few months, currently almost halfway through junior year Medical Diagnostics Major with Bio minor 3.3 cGPA 3.1 sGPA Volunteering: 20 hours as waiter at little sisters of the poor nursing home 80 hours at Camp Possibilities sleep away camp for children with diabetes 100 hours...
  18. C

    MD New to SDN. What is my outlook? (Haven't taken MCAT yet)

    Medical school was something that was on my radar in college, but I never felt like it was 100% what I wanted to do until after I graduated (I didn't have enough clinical exposure to really know one way or another). I've since shadowed doctors for about 25 hours and I do have around 100 hrs of...
  19. D

    MD/PhD competitive?

    Hi all, Please let me know if this is the wrong area to post this thread--this is my first post after a while of lurking. Anyway, I find myself in the seemingly unusual place of being competitive for MD and concerned about my competitiveness for PhD. I am aware that research is the focus of...
  20. N

    MD & DO 3.5 cGPA, 3.3 sGPA, 515 MCAT, CA

    How do I fare if I am/have: Asian, female, CA resident, UCLA 3.5 cumulative GPA 3.3 science GPA upwards GPA trend 515 MCAT (127-128-129-131) applying to MD and DO schools trilingual 4-yr merit scholarship 2.5 yrs hospital volunteering (patient contact) 2 yrs research + poster session +...
  21. C

    What are my chances? Is it still possible?

    Only been in undergraduate for one semester (or two including one class over the summer). Spring semester my grades were C, C, C, and D (ahole professor whose online website crashed and didn't submit my final assignment. She had no sympathy, moved it from an F to a D) and over the summer, I...
  22. W

    Ca Resident WAMC MD (also MD/PhD)

    Hi all. Would appreciate some help with my school list. Right now would just like to get opinions for MD, but I will likely also be applying MD/PhD. Thanks in advance. Ca Resident Neurobiology major w/ honors @ top 5 public school cGPA: 3.90 sGPA: 3.87 MCAT: 516 6+ solid LORs (at least 3 are...
  23. pavingtheroadtoDO

    extra curriculars: am i doing enough?

    I am a scribe for a local hospital. I also am getting my EMT certificate this december. I will also be getting my CNA for another part time job. I volunteer at a hospital in my free time. I have been involved in different organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Relay for Life, Adopt a...
  24. M

    what are my chances?? SOS 3.1 GPA

    Hey thanks for reading! I'll get straight to it. Overall, I feel that I have a strong application. The one aberration--and I realize its an important one--is my GPA. 1.) My undergrad is the University of Michigan, major is Cellular and Molecular Biology. 2.) My overall and science GPA are...
  25. J

    MD 3.5 GPA chances?

    I am currently a sophomore doing bioelectrical engineering ( a combination of biomedical and electrical engineering) and have a 3.5 GPA. I am also doing a neuroscience minor, doing research that will soon be published, have an executive board position, volunteer weekly (~4 hours per week), and...
  26. R

    MD 3.95 cGPA, 4.0 sGPA, 517 MCAT. Chances, 2018 cycle. Weak EC?

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  27. O

    I graduated, what are my chances of getting in?

    Hi all! I graduated from the University of Scranton with a 3.35 GPA in Exercise Science. In my first 2 and a half years, I consistently maintained a 3.1 GPA and in my last 3 semesters I received no lower than a 3.6 GPA with a 4.0 in my final semester. I took Gen Bio, Gen Chem, and Gen Physics...
  28. pavingtheroadtoDO

    Where do I go from here?

    Hello everyone. I am going to share my story, and I hope someone can give me advice on where to truly go from here. I started college a year early when I was only 17 years old. The university I picked was not the right one for me and the roommate I was stuck with was awful. I went through...
  29. S

    Canadian WHAT ARE MY CHANCES

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  30. R

    International Student: PT or Med School?

    Currently a freshman at a University in Texas taking Kinesiology as a major. Going through posts in different forums and realized that PT schools are almost the same cost of Med schools here in Texas. So here are some things I would like to be advised on, - Is gaining admission to the few med...
  31. R

    International Student: PT or Med School?

    Currently a freshman at a University in Texas taking Kinesiology as a major. Going through posts in different forums and realized that PT schools are almost the same cost of Med schools here in Texas. So here are some things I would like to be advised on, - Is gaining admission to the few med...
  32. M

    Steller UGrad gpa/ Horrid Ggpa - need help

    Please advise me - especially current medical students at top 25 schools My undergraduate gpa at University of Chicago was 3.7/4.0 and I was a National Rhodes Scholar Finalist (triple major - social sciences) Graduate gpa @ public health school (think Yale) was 2.6/4.0... I got ill throughout...
  33. Harrybean

    CA resident, 2nd time MCAT. What are my chances?

    Hey guys, I just wanted to get your feedback on what I can do to better my app/list. My second MCAT this past September I got a 510 (128,123,127,132), I'm kinda worried about the low CARS... My second time was this past April and it was 505 (126,125,126,128). Thank you so much for the help in...
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    Need Advice..

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  35. Harrybean

    MD 3.7 GPA 510 MCAT (low CARS)

    Hey yall! Just want some advice on school list for this anxious pre med. - Asian, CA resident - UCR Grad w/ 3.7 GPA, 3.72 sGPA (upward trend, averaged 3.85 2nd-5th year) - First MCAT 505 (126,125,126,128) -----> Second MCAT 510 (128,123,127,132) - Multiple Leaderships in clubs that served the...
  36. 7

    TN Resident, 3.7 cGPA, 3.7 sGPA, 516(127/131/128/130), help with list

    I attended two schools (a liberal arts school and state school; will be 2 years at each) so I've broke my resume down by school. ExtraCurriculars: School 1 (small liberal arts school): -Pre-Health Society (SGA Representative 2016) -Honors Student Council (Class representative 2016) -Chemistry...
  37. B

    MD What are my chances?? Help!

    I will be applying next cycle. I am currently a Junior in Chemical Engineering, and I take the MCAT in January. I have already taken all the pre reqs and making 512s-518s consistently on practice tests. Academics: GPA: 3.84 sGPA: 3.87 MCAT: 512-518 (based on practice tests) AVG= 514...
  38. Frank S

    Med school

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  39. E

    Csu or UC for pre-vet? I'm a transfer student

    Hello! I'm kind of new here but i've been lurking around the forum for a few months now. So, I am currently at a cc in California and I want to transfer (Fall 2017) to a 4 year university. I entered cc Fall 2013 and changed my major 1.5 years ago. The problem is that I completely messed up in...
  40. A

    What are my chances?

    So my numbers are not that great but I have think my EC are pretty good. I have a 3.5 GPA (3.4 sGPA) and a 30 on the MCAT. I was the president of the pre-health org, have been scribing in the ED in a leadership position with probably close to 1200 hours and likely closer to 2000 hours by next...
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