Hello everyone,
Im very new to this forum, but some of the stories that Ive read have been inspiring to say the least! Im a 28 year old male, and Ive finally make the decision (after much soul-searching) to going back to school full-time to complete my pre-requisites for medical school.
Heres my story: I graduated from the college in 2007 with a degree in Economics and Business Administration (3.25 cum GPA). My past medical experience includes two-tours of duty overseas as an Army medic, and three years as an EMT while attending college. My original undergraduate plan was pre-med when I first attended college (age 19), but my grades in the few science and math courses that I took werent stellar (B+ in BIO I, C in CHEM I, D+ in PRE-CALC). After returning from a second tour of duty overseas, I decided that a path in business may be more appropriate given my previous academic performance. My last two years in college I averaged a GPA of 3.4-3.7, and subsequently landed a job with a consulting firm in early 2008 after graduation. My current job is very rewarding in its own right, and Ive gained a significant amount of professional experience along the way (analytical skills, delivering high-level presentations, team leading and mentoring, etc).
My current plan is to attend college for three semesters (with summer sessions), in order to complete the pre-requisites necessary for most medical schools. I reasonably project that my cumulative GPA will be around a 3.4-3.5, and my science GPA will be about the same (assuming high grades).
My goal is to obtain acceptance at my in-state medical school, but I do plan on applying broadly, and would also consider international if necessary. I currently have two good LOR from a physician and a PA while in the service performing as a Medic, and I anticipate a great LOR from my current employer.
I would love to hear feedback from anyone in this forum who has a similar experience, or if anyone has advice that would help me along the way. By the way..this is my first time EVER posting to a thread on the internet!
Im very new to this forum, but some of the stories that Ive read have been inspiring to say the least! Im a 28 year old male, and Ive finally make the decision (after much soul-searching) to going back to school full-time to complete my pre-requisites for medical school.
Heres my story: I graduated from the college in 2007 with a degree in Economics and Business Administration (3.25 cum GPA). My past medical experience includes two-tours of duty overseas as an Army medic, and three years as an EMT while attending college. My original undergraduate plan was pre-med when I first attended college (age 19), but my grades in the few science and math courses that I took werent stellar (B+ in BIO I, C in CHEM I, D+ in PRE-CALC). After returning from a second tour of duty overseas, I decided that a path in business may be more appropriate given my previous academic performance. My last two years in college I averaged a GPA of 3.4-3.7, and subsequently landed a job with a consulting firm in early 2008 after graduation. My current job is very rewarding in its own right, and Ive gained a significant amount of professional experience along the way (analytical skills, delivering high-level presentations, team leading and mentoring, etc).
My current plan is to attend college for three semesters (with summer sessions), in order to complete the pre-requisites necessary for most medical schools. I reasonably project that my cumulative GPA will be around a 3.4-3.5, and my science GPA will be about the same (assuming high grades).
My goal is to obtain acceptance at my in-state medical school, but I do plan on applying broadly, and would also consider international if necessary. I currently have two good LOR from a physician and a PA while in the service performing as a Medic, and I anticipate a great LOR from my current employer.
I would love to hear feedback from anyone in this forum who has a similar experience, or if anyone has advice that would help me along the way. By the way..this is my first time EVER posting to a thread on the internet!
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