2016-2017 Pennsylvania State University Application Thread
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I believe that as soon as you sign up for the new MCAT, it shows up on your application and your status will change to hold/processing again. However, shooting an email could not hurt.
HOWEVER...do not take the MCAT unless you know you can improve significantly (5+ points). Rushing to take it again could not only result in another poor score, but also, in you looking as though you have poor decision making skills (e.g. 'jumping the gun', impatient, etc.). The AAMC came out with a PPT of data stating that the average improvement in 2015 for repeat test takers was 2 points (again, people jumping the gun; I believe in the 1/2 pt improvement per month mott0, myself). In the grand scheme of life, taking another year off will not hurt you, and you can end up saving a lot of money (applying late to MD is lethal unless you have sexy stats).
Best of luck. You will get there!
I have been feeling panicky and 'jump the gun'-esque over this whole thing, so this is really fantastic advice. And the encouragement is much appreciated!! Ty!!!
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I think number 1 is implying that you are retaking the MCAT but you don't want them to wait for it but number 2 is saying you definitely aren't taking the MCAT again. That's how i interpreted it
1) means you have already taken the MCAT but are planning on taking another one after submitting your secondary, and you don't want them to wait on it to review your app (aka you don't care if they only use your first score in deciding whether or not to send you an II)
2) means you aren't taking another MCAT
Everyone applying here has done some sort of Behavioral science class in undergrad?? Do you know how strict they are in enforcing this requirement ?
I'm fairly certain that all requirements are 'set in stone', otherwise they would just be suggestions.
The good news is that you still have an entire academic year to register for a behavioral science course. Best of luck!
Thank you for your response I will call to ask Monday. But do you think any of these classes may fill that requirement.
Urban Planning
A class about the Age of the renaissance
Or a class about war in the Asia Pacific
Or a film class
Also interviewing 9/30 in the morning! 🙂
No problem!
You never know...maybe (but I doubt it)? I'm thinking it would be more along the lines of: social psychology, animal psychology, intro to sociology/psychology, cognitive science, etc. (i.e. anything having to do with human behavior + science). But give it a try, you have nothing to lose.
PS - I like the quote in your signature!
Thanks, I will give them a call and see what they say. This Is the only school I see that requires it from my list and one more just recommends it. So I will have to do the cost benefits of spending money on classes over the summer for one school even though its a school that I like alot
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they have an awesome deal with marriott springhill suites - its only $69 bucks if you bring your interview invitation letter!
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Great deal! I only live 2 hours away but I don't want to risk anything during travel. Thank you
Thanks! Completed on 8/5.
Thanks for sharing ~ Good luck on your interview!!
II OOS
Holy... the number is extremely impressive, but then to think you also have >50% II. Congratulations
Has anyone booked a room at the Springhill Suites at the discounted rate? I'm trying to do so and it's not working for me.
Yup, booked late last week. Did you call in and ask specifically for the med school interviewee discount? It might take a minute for them to find the right discount on their end, but it definitely works.
II! Complete first week of August.
Congratulations! Do you mind sharing stats, is/oos, unique ec's?
First II! OOS
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Congrats!
ORM, OOS, very community-based EC's particularly service, LM ~70
Congrats!
Traditional or non-traditional applicant
I've been scanning the website and I was just wondering about the regional campus positions. Is it just a few spots or are they accepting many and more students overall? Also, can you do clinical rotations at the children's hospital?
Thanks in advance 🙂
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I'm not entirely sure how many students they're accepting for the regional campus, but it is something that you apply for after you've already been accepted into the MD program. The way I understand it, I don't think it will significantly affect the number of accepted students. At the interview, what they stressed was that new for the 2017 entering class is that you can do all four years at University Park rather than just the last two.
As for clinicals, after your required rotations which are more or less assigned, you are able to select any hospital/department in the PSU system that matches with your professional goals so I'm gonna go with yes, you will be able do clinical rotations at the children's hospital at some point.
thanks! traditional.
Congrats! Complete date?
You should be! It is an awesome school. 🙂 Congrats!
Just submitted my secondary for this school.
Hopefully, I get an interview.
Hopefully, I get an interview.
Congrats, would you mind sharing your stats
Complete 08/10
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MCAT 506, 3.8 cGPA and sGPA
