* 2015-2016 URM Medical School Application Thread *
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considering. I like Yale but I hate Connecticut...
I'm indifferent regarding Connecticut. I almost always lived in cities with lots of black people (DC, Atlanta), except for Nashville. New Haven is close enough to New York City to go enjoy a brunch-day party every once in a while, but far enough to stay focused. I also like that it's a short (3hr) drive to cool New England attractions that I probably would never get into otherwise like going to Martha's Vineyard or skiing in Vermont etc. lol I'm super excited and feel blessed re Yale.
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What are your other options?
I'm considering Columbia and penn. I want to be in a large city. Philly isn't that large, but it's big enough.
Word? those are really good options. I ended up not applying to Penn and applied to Jefferson instead, and I regret it bc I was selling myself short bc I love philly. So much closer to what I call home (DC). If I had to choose between those 3 schools though the Yale system and the openness of the whole university would be a solid selling point. Good luck making up your mind and hopefully you'll pick yale bc based on our Facebook group, boy we need more URMs haha
Thanks. I'm happy that you made your decision. Good luck
Just want to pop in and say I've been following this thread for about a year, anticipating my cycle coming in the fall. You all are SO inspiring, and I was rooting for each and every one of you. You've kept my hope alive and I'm excited/nervous about the process coming up.
You all are going to become outstanding physicians. It'll be an honor and pleasure to cross paths in the future, and hopefully call you colleagues.
You all are going to become outstanding physicians. It'll be an honor and pleasure to cross paths in the future, and hopefully call you colleagues.
I don't have any experiences with diversity departments. My school doesn't have one so I can't comment on that. I agree that DO schools don't really have much of that emphasis.
Big congrats on those schools, man. Inspirational, and I dig the profile gif
Thanks, I appreciate it. I have been overwhelmingly blessed this cycle.
You do what you want when you're poppin...sheesh
Long time lurker on this thread. I love reading about everyone's accomplishments 🙂 Super excited to be attending Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) on a full scholarship this fall! Go class of 2020!!
That's amazing! Congrats on all your success 🙂 If this cycle doesn't pan out for me I hope to have as much success as you the next time around 🙂
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I hope so too. Message me if you have any questions or need anything.
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MCAT old (24)
MCAT new got score yesterday (505: phys/chem 128 verbal 125 bio 125 psych/soc 127 70th percetile overall, not very pleased, but not retaking it during this application cycle)
cGPA 3.55
scGPA 3.35
TX resident
URM (Mexican american male)
Ex.Curricualars are fine
Ideally I want to stay in TX but I do not feel very confident with my numbers, so I am looking at which schools to apply out of state.
I do not have the MSAR 27$ does anyone know a similar but free alternative
any help?
Congrats to all the acceptances
MCAT new got score yesterday (505: phys/chem 128 verbal 125 bio 125 psych/soc 127 70th percetile overall, not very pleased, but not retaking it during this application cycle)
cGPA 3.55
scGPA 3.35
TX resident
URM (Mexican american male)
Ex.Curricualars are fine
Ideally I want to stay in TX but I do not feel very confident with my numbers, so I am looking at which schools to apply out of state.
I do not have the MSAR 27$ does anyone know a similar but free alternative
any help?
Congrats to all the acceptances
If anyone needs help with their personal statements for this upcoming cycle let me know!
I would love some help!
Would anybody be willing to look my app before applying this cycle? I have a great application but a low verbal score on my MCAT. Would anybody be able to provide some advice based on your application season this past year. Thanks in advance and congrats to you all!
You decided where you're going?
lol "I guess I can stop saying Harvard or nothing, I hear Stanford is a good school"
Lol, I died watching this! My parents aren't African but I can definitely relate.
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It'd be way too easy to identify me if SDN knew where I was going. My incoming class has at most, 3 incoming black males. I'll tell anyone if they message me though. I feel like I know who you are teeayejay. Weird.
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Final update:
Applied to 33 MD schools.
Received 32 secondaries
Completed 26 of them, all late in the cycle (October) due to my mcat retake
Received 8 interview invites, 4 of them were top 40's and 2 of those were top 10 (didn't get a secondary from my only state school wtf is that #salty)
Rejected by 1. Accepted by 4. Waitlisted by 3.
I committed to a school last weekend and then yesterday got an acceptance to my dream school. So I'll be matriculating there! Needless to say, it's been an incredibly stressful, long, painful YET blessed and satisfying cycle. It was a journey I'm so happy I only get to experience once. Congrats on all of the success this cycle guys! We made it! To those still waiting or reapplying next year hold strong and don't give up on your dreams. They come true I swear it. Holla class of 2020!!
Applied to 33 MD schools.
Received 32 secondaries
Completed 26 of them, all late in the cycle (October) due to my mcat retake
Received 8 interview invites, 4 of them were top 40's and 2 of those were top 10 (didn't get a secondary from my only state school wtf is that #salty)
Rejected by 1. Accepted by 4. Waitlisted by 3.
I committed to a school last weekend and then yesterday got an acceptance to my dream school. So I'll be matriculating there! Needless to say, it's been an incredibly stressful, long, painful YET blessed and satisfying cycle. It was a journey I'm so happy I only get to experience once. Congrats on all of the success this cycle guys! We made it! To those still waiting or reapplying next year hold strong and don't give up on your dreams. They come true I swear it. Holla class of 2020!!
What were your stats btw?
Do you care to list what your stats was?
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Anymore updates?
Final update:
16 primaries, completed 10 secondaries, 5 interviews, 3 acceptances (1 from wait list) one waitlist and one rejection.
Overall very pleased with my cycle, learned a lot about myself and I'm excited for the future!
16 primaries, completed 10 secondaries, 5 interviews, 3 acceptances (1 from wait list) one waitlist and one rejection.
Overall very pleased with my cycle, learned a lot about myself and I'm excited for the future!
I guess I'll do this too!
I submitted 13 primaries, received 11 secondaries (no meharry or vandy, Nashville really wasn't in the cards for me! Lol).
Submitted all 11 secondaries, received 4 IIs, attended 3, received 2 acceptances and 1 WL. Turned down waitlist offer.
Very happy with the outcome and super excited about the next 4 years and beyond.
I submitted 13 primaries, received 11 secondaries (no meharry or vandy, Nashville really wasn't in the cards for me! Lol).
Submitted all 11 secondaries, received 4 IIs, attended 3, received 2 acceptances and 1 WL. Turned down waitlist offer.
Very happy with the outcome and super excited about the next 4 years and beyond.
Just thought I'd check in here too.
18 primaries.
1 preII rejection
2 preII withdrawals
15 IIs (attended 8)
1 post interview rejection
7 acceptances (1 from waitlist)
3 merit scholarships
Still in shock at how well it turned out.
PM me with any questions.
18 primaries.
1 preII rejection
2 preII withdrawals
15 IIs (attended 8)
1 post interview rejection
7 acceptances (1 from waitlist)
3 merit scholarships
Still in shock at how well it turned out.
PM me with any questions.
LizzyM was around 70
Congrats, you killed it!Just thought I'd check in here too.
18 primaries.
1 preII rejection
2 preII withdrawals
15 IIs (attended 8)
1 post interview rejection
7 acceptances (1 from waitlist)
3 merit scholarships
Still in shock at how well it turned out.
Thank you! Congrats on your success too!
Hey! Tried sending you a PM but I cant. Do you mind sending me the list of schools you applied to please. Thank you in advance
Figure I check in too for anyone interested in the the DO route primarily
African-American male
10 primaries (8 DO, 2 MD which were my state school and Howard)
completed 10 secondaries
3 interview invites
2 waitlists, 1 alternate list
1 acceptance from alternate list
Really grateful to get in somewhere haha, all it takes is one.
African-American male
10 primaries (8 DO, 2 MD which were my state school and Howard)
completed 10 secondaries
3 interview invites
2 waitlists, 1 alternate list
1 acceptance from alternate list
Really grateful to get in somewhere haha, all it takes is one.
Do you know where you're going this Fall?
I'm reading all of these acceptances and interviews and I'm so happy for you guys!! I'm applying this cycle but I don't feel confident about my upcoming Mcat (July 22nd). I could really use some words of incouragement/advice/anything you can say to help me out of this slump. My practice Mcat scores have been breaking me apart on the inside 🙁
Again congrats everyone!!
Again congrats everyone!!
Congratulations!!!
Thank you
And listen, you have a whole month to get that score up! After you're practice tests you have to really take the time to analyze what topics are tripping you up and hone in on those before the next practice test. Thats really how you should approach the next 4 weeks leading up to the real one. Practice and always think back to your motivation behind pursuing this career. That's the fuel that will carry you through this tough stretch. Have faith and relax a little when you get the chance!
Mixtapes haha!
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Just thought I'd check in here too.
18 primaries.
1 preII rejection
2 preII withdrawals
15 IIs (attended 8)
1 post interview rejection
7 acceptances (1 from waitlist)
3 merit scholarships
Still in shock at how well it turned out.
Hey i am applying this cycle and wanted to see if you wouldnt mind PMing how this cycle went for you and your stats so i can gauge my chances? Thank you!
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