advice/chances

[ballerbooboo]

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Hi I know there have been plenty of same questions on this forum about chances..but I want to advice from current podiatrist student from there previous experiences with the admission process and their recommendation.

I am currently in chiropractor school and this is my 2nd trimester. It took me a while and I finally realize I dont like this field and there so much stuffs goes on at chiropractor school and also the field that I do not like. I could go on and on about it but i want to get my questions regarding podiatry school.

My first trimester in chiropractor school I failed 3 classes but it was due to absenses. There a rule in chiro school that if you miss more than 10 percents of the class you drop a letter grade and I made high C on those classes so thats was how I failed. But chiro school let you retake your classes that you failed and they replaced the grade as well..so my second time around I made B and didn't miss the 10% letter grade drop rule and made a B.

I was thinking about sending over my transcript from chiro school on my podiatry application. Is it a good idea to do so? I was hoping that I can show the admission that I am capable of handling graduate work. But the only reason why I don't want to send my chiro transcript over is bc of the F showing on it. What is the best advice yall thing I should do with my chiro transcript.

I'm also planning to take my MCAT as well
Another thing is I'm planning tois retake some basic prequeiste such as chem 1 and bio 1 and human anatomy 1 (since its been 6 years old) during summer 2 and fall semester. At the same time , I will also still be in chiro school doing part time. But I am planning to take classes that is science related in chiro school when I drop to part time next trimester. Basically, I'm planning to retake some prequesite that is old and still be in chiro school and take classes that can stregthen by application proces if i do send the transcipt over to podiatry school. the classes I'm planning to take next tri in chiro school is Gross anatomy 2 and lower extremeity and immunology.

Hope I am not confusing you guys but If i do that and also shadow a Podiatrist as well what are my chances.. I also have a degree in psychology and minor in global buiness and my gpa is decent but not that great. My overall gpa is lower than my science gpa. My prerequsite for podiatry program gpa is pretty good but by retaking some prequiste and making A it should bust it more and also bust my overall gpa.

What course of action you guys (that arleady in the program) thiink i should do or what i'm planning to do is pretty good to help my chances of getting in. Thanks for helping

 

[Schpedoinkle]

With all of that, you didn't really provide any details that would allow me to properly access your situation. What was your undergraduate GPA? What extracurriculars were you involved in during college? What leadership positions did you have? Where would you obtain your LORs, and how strong do you feel they would be? If you find yourself lacking in any of these areas, the MCAT becomes of greater importance.

 

[ballerbooboo]

sorry I forgot to give details....

My overall Gpa is around 3.1 and my science gpa like 3.2 and my prequeiste gpa is like 3.5 but (most of them are old) Another thing that I didn't mention is I also was in nursing school for one semester but due to family problem at home I had to withdrawal on the last week of school. So my nursing school transcipt have Ws and one B in one class ( it was BSN PROGRAM). I got clinical experience throughout my first semester in nursing (so i don't know if i should mention that) basically after my family problem was solved i FINISHED OFF MY DEGREE and THEN rush into chiro program and now realize it wasn't for me. Now I'm doing hard research and podiatry seem very interseting to me.

Previous undergraduate I volunteer in hospitals but its been so long so i doubt they still have my record, also I did research with a sciencetist at MD ANDERRSON CANCER CENTER (which wrote my letter of recommendation for chiro school) and also I shadow a Physician assistant as well (which also wrote me a letter of recommendation letter) i'm not planning to ask them to write me another one. I'm planning to ask some chiro professor that is teaching my science related courses for letter of recommendation letters. Also, the podiatrist I'm planning to shadow to write me one as well. I do have volunteer experiences but its old such as hospital, shadow PA, sciencetist at MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER, so I don't know I should put it on the application. I was involed in exracurriculars undergradaute but again its old but I am involved in some organizations at chiro school but don't hold any leadership. Another old recommendation letter I have is also from a nursing professor as well. I might go ask him again to write me another one.

currentlythe classes that is science related that I'm taking right now in chiro school are embryology , biochemistry which I am planning to make an A or B in

 

[catchburns]

With or without your chiro school stuff, I think you have a good chance of acceptance. In fact, I wouldn't submit my chiro transcripts if I were you. Getting an F in grad school will reflect poorly on you and since they don't want those transcripts anyways, why send them? The only place I would bring up your chiro stuff is if you decide to mention it in your personal statement or if they ask about it in the interview. Otherwise, leave it alone.

You might want to ask yourself, however, if your attendance/study habits are going to be any better in pod school. With the nursing school 'W''s and the poor attendance in pod school, you might want to consider if you are ready to jump into another grad program that requires completely immersing yourself. Also, what makes you think you will like podiatry any better. Its an awfully expensive change to make if you are just do it because you can't make up your mind about what you want to do. Just a suggestion...

 

[ballerbooboo]

the attendance school in chiro and letter grade drop is pretty harsh since its more of a business in chiro school. Sometime when you're barely late they count it as an absence (plus I was living an hr away from campus). Absent count regardless if its an emergency and you have a note. They still count it against you.. thats the main thing I think was very wrong about my chiro school. Plus the structure in chiro school isn't very organize as well. If i don't send my transcript over and state chiro in my personal statement ...wouldn't they be wondering why didnt he send his transcript over? Wouldn't that make my application bad?

 

[165007]

Dont worry, everyone has a chance.

 

[ballerbooboo]

thanks for the support but im just so worry and dont know what to do. If i should or shouldn't send my chiro transcipt or not. I thought by showing that I am taking graduate level courses then they know that I'm ready but the Fs during my first trimester wasn't really my fault. I had personal problems and couldn't get to class or make it on time (even with excuses/notes) i still had my C drop to F!!! Still taking courses in chiro and studying for mcat and retaking some prequiste and shadowing should show the admission of the Podiatry program that I am dedicate and devoted into getting acceptance into the program.

 

[UNMorBUST]

thanks for the support but im just so worry and dont know what to do. If i should or shouldn't send my chiro transcipt or not. I thought by showing that I am taking graduate level courses then they know that I'm ready but the Fs during my first trimester wasn't really my fault.

I am sorry, but are you blaming a school for you receiving F's? I understand you had problems. However, these are professional schools that require your attention. If you are going to have to miss classes talk with the administration. They will work with you and you will avoid failing a trimester. If they refuse to work with you, do you really want to keep giving them your money?

I had personal problems and couldn't get to class or make it on time (even with excuses/notes) i still had my C drop to F!!! Still taking courses in chiro and studying for mcat and retaking some prequiste and shadowing should show the admission of the Podiatry program that I am dedicate and devoted into getting acceptance into the program.

If Chiropractic is not your calling, why are you going to remain in school for it? If you are part of an admissions commitee, how would you respond to a student who is still attending another professional school they plan on leaving if admitted . Lastly, how are you going to resolve these issues that keep you from attending class. You have had issues in two schools, how will you keep this from happening again?

 

[air bud]

oh, i get it. this is a joke right?

 

[RATM2010]

oh, i get it. this is a joke right?

Get off your pine pony pal

 

[air bud]

Get off your pine pony pal

listen buddy. This isnt the YMCA where anyone can join. Its called standards and selectivity.

Find me one quote in this guys post that makes you think he/she is serious about podiatry. There is no reason to give this person a spot over somebody who genuinely has an interest in podiatry and will be dedicated to school and the profession. I am all for second chances, because I have been given one in regards to podiatry, but your track record counts for something. Quit living in candyland and gumdrop world.

 

[mildoc2016]

ummm if i remember correctly, it is required in the application to submit all transripts from all secondary institutions which would include your trancript with the F on it. Otherwise, would it not be equivolent to fraud for you to misrepresent yourself?

 

[ballerbooboo]

I'm in here posting to ask for advise and serious answers and you went negative on me. I basically told the truth and just wanted a valid answer and advise but you had to take it as a joke. First of all, everyone experience some kind of personal issue such as family death , sickness, or other problems that cause them to withdrawl from program. So, because someone who withdrawl from a program due to personal reason can't have a second chance with a different program. You being so negative when you don't even know the whole story about someone situation. This forum is not for me to tell a story about my personal issues that I was facing while I was in a program so I choice not to elaborate on it.

 

[catchburns]

ummm if i remember correctly, it is required in the application to submit all transripts from all secondary institutions which would include your trancript with the F on it. Otherwise, would it not be equivolent to fraud for you to misrepresent yourself?

I've never heard that. Besides, why is it a misrepresentation if pod school requirements only take into account undergrad course work. Why does it matter to them what your grad school history is? I've never heard anything about having to submit grad school transcripts. It didn't apply to me but I wouldn't have submitted them if it did. If someone failed a real estate licensing test too should they have to submit that transcript. Of course not, its unrelated so why does it matter.

I agree with air bud though. It doesn't sound to me, based on what the OP said, that they really have any interest in pod.

 

[catchburns]

I'm in here posting to ask for advise and serious answers and you went negative on me. I basically told the truth and just wanted a valid answer and advise but you had to take it as a joke. First of all, everyone experience some kind of personal issue such as family death , sickness, or other problems that cause them to withdrawl from program. So, because someone who withdrawl from a program due to personal reason can't have a second chance with a different program. You being so negative when you don't even know the whole story about someone situation. This forum is not for me to tell a story about my personal issues that I was facing while I was in a program so I choice not to elaborate on it.

I can sympathize but its not realistic to think that anyone can give you decent advice if you aren't willing to give us all the info.

 

[ballerbooboo]

its the reason why I went on this forum to gather some information and advice for POD. I'm doing research and planning to shadow one. I have had experience with a POD because I took my family member to one and actually Sat down with the doctor and ask him tons of questions and advice. So i decided to go on to this forum to seek more advice. Sorry if I gave your the wrong impression from the information I supplied. I can understand where air bud is coming from when he just see me asking what are my chances of getting in. I was asking it for future application if I decide to pursuit POD after shadowing one in the future to see how I am interested in it at all. My curiosity about POD was because I took a family member to one. I'm not here trying to jump into any program that i can get into..if I was then I would be seeking advice on every forum on studentdoc =) . I just didnt appreciate air bud being so negative on a person that is just trying to research and asking some advice. Due to lack of information and not elaborating can be the reason why i'm getting so negativity in this forum.

 

[deleted285117]

its the reason why I went on this forum to gather some information and advice for POD. I'm doing research and planning to shadow one. I have had experience with a POD because I took my family member to one and actually Sat down with the doctor and ask him tons of questions and advice. So i decided to go on to this forum to seek more advice. Sorry if I gave your the wrong impression from the information I supplied. I can understand where air bud is coming from when he just see me asking what are my chances of getting in. I was asking it for future application if I decide to pursuit POD after shadowing one in the future to see how I am interested in it at all. My curiosity about POD was because I took a family member to one. I'm not here trying to jump into any program that i can get into..if I was then I would be seeking advice on every forum on studentdoc =) . I just didnt appreciate air bud being so negative on a person that is just trying to research and asking some advice. Due to lack of information and not elaborating can be the reason why i'm getting so negativity in this forum.

I don't think he's being "negative", but more realistic. Pod school is just like M.D./D.O. school, meaning you must: 1) dedicate yourself to it fully (as well as dedicate the rest of your life towards helping mankind with your knowledge), and 2) prepare to make huge sacrifices (i.e. social life) in order to learn what you need to learn.

Before you apply to pod school, take a step back, assess your medical interests, desires, etc. and make sure that it would be something you would love doing as a life-long career.

But definetely do shadow a pod. It is indeed a step in the right direction. Good luck to you! 👍

 

[RATM2010]

listen buddy. This isnt the YMCA where anyone can join. Its called standards and selectivity.

Although I agree with you, your comments come off as cold and arrogant. Just try to give helpful advice. You are not on any admissions committee so it is you who needs to stop living in gumdrop land and focus on your PS-1 schedul. You are in a unique position to give advice for people during this application cycle. Get off your high horse and help or just ignore. Noone likes to ask a question and then get answered with" you suck, your scores are a joke, go to nursing, are you serious." Just my humble opinion pal!

 

[215353]

listen buddy. This isnt the YMCA where anyone can join. Its called standards and selectivity.

Although I agree with you, your comments come off as cold and arrogant. Just try to give helpful advice. You are not on any admissions committee so it is you who needs to stop living in gumdrop land and focus on your PS-1 schedul. You are in a unique position to give advice for people during this application cycle. Get off your high horse and help or just ignore. Noone likes to ask a question and then get answered with" you suck, your scores are a joke, go to nursing, are you serious." Just my humble opinion pal!

This is how air bud operates. His brutal honesty is quite refreshing at times. Just don't debate him on calling podiatry school "medical school"...

Ballerbooboo, do more searches on these forums. There have been plenty of students, who have switched careers and/or academic focus, that have entered podiatry school and posted on these forums.

Shadow a podiatrist or two as well.

Lastly, if you live close to any of the podiatry schools you should schedule a meeting with someone from admissions and visit this school.

 

[mildoc2016]

I've never heard that. Besides, why is it a misrepresentation if pod school requirements only take into account undergrad course work. Why does it matter to them what your grad school history is? I've never heard anything about having to submit grad school transcripts. It didn't apply to me but I wouldn't have submitted them if it did. If someone failed a real estate licensing test too should they have to submit that transcript. Of course not, its unrelated so why does it matter.

I agree with air bud though. It doesn't sound to me, based on what the OP said, that they really have any interest in pod.

my mistake, some schools require further documentation that just the amcas app past the interview process. I did not mean 'grade' school transcripts. The schools I interviewed with four years ago required that copies of post secondary education transcripts be submitted-all of them. This is based on what pre req they use to calculate their gpas for the app.

I think the poster should be as honest as possible in their representation of themselves. She or he has to convince the interviewer that THIS time, he or she is ready to pursue podiatry. The poster should be able to discuss candidly any problems that they had in the past and why they are NOW ready for a grueling education. They should be able to explain what steps and strategies they are going to implement for that purpose. As with any application, be it for employment, financial purposes, or education- any misrepresentation by the applicant is fraud. I made this statement so that poster should know that honesty-to a point- really is the best policy. This is especially important in the medical profession.

 

[ballerbooboo]

thanks for the help and advice that i am looking for. I'm surely gonna go research more on POD before I jump into anything. Never knew about the resident which I appreciate your advice. This is what i'm looking forward in this forum. People like you giving great informations and being informative to all the potential POD student. Thanks again. I appreciate everyone's advices in here.

 

[air bud]

Although I agree with you, your comments come off as cold and arrogant. Just try to give helpful advice. You are not on any admissions committee so it is you who needs to stop living in gumdrop land and focus on your PS-1 schedul. You are in a unique position to give advice for people during this application cycle. Get off your high horse and help or just ignore. Noone likes to ask a question and then get answered with" you suck, your scores are a joke, go to nursing, are you serious." Just my humble opinion pal!

Thanks for the compliment. Yes, I understand I come across as cold sometimes, but many people on here would hate to admit that they like what I have to say. The world is not out there waiting to embrace you with hugs and gifts. Too many people on these forums need a good kick in the ass, something they havent had since being coddled by parents and living the life of the undergrad. Its called "The Air Bud Way." I will be coming to a holiday inn conference room near you soon, and eventually I will have book, I will let you know when it is available on amazon.

 

[GeauxT]

may i make one suggestion...brush up on your grammar before writing your personal statement 👍

 

[UltimateHombre]

Ok so i am Pre-Dent... so you may or may not take me seriously, but never the less here is my 2 cents.

To the OP... the hardest thing going against you is not your GPA, but your lack of commitment to a particular program. I understand that your life circumstance is difficult, but professional schools want to see commitment. They are investing in you and counting on you to be apart of the community....

So in an interview / your personal statement... how are you going to resolve the concern/question.... you dropped out of both nursing school and chiropractic school.... why??!! What will prevent you from dropping out of POD school??!?! Why choose you over the hundreds of applicants that have been working on POD there whole undergrad... etc?!

Best of luck... just some food for thought... 😀😀😀

 

[catchburns]

Ok so i am Pre-Dent... so you may or may not take me seriously, but never the less here is my 2 cents.

To the OP... the hardest thing going against you is not your GPA, but your lack of commitment to a particular program. I understand that your life circumstance is difficult, but professional schools want to see commitment. They are investing in you and counting on you to be apart of the community....

So in an interview / your personal statement... how are you going to resolve the concern/question.... you dropped out of both nursing school and chiropractic school.... why??!! What will prevent you from dropping out of POD school??!?! Why choose you over the hundreds of applicants that have been working on POD there whole undergrad... etc?!

Best of luck... just some food for thought... 😀😀😀

I couldn't agree more. I think this is pretty much what we're all trying to tell you but failed to put it as nicely.

 

[melissaliss]

This is an older thread, but I found my way here from the pre-med forums here, just perusing. So excuse my lack of knowledge about podiatry specifically. But, OP, I think that you are going to run into a problem when applying to any program from here on out. You dropped out of nursing school. You are dropping out of chiropractic school. While you may have had a compelling reason to drop out of nursing school, dropping out of a second professional program is bound to set off alarm bells in an admissions committee. How are you planning to convince them that are going to stay in podiatry school? From your posts, it doesn't appear that you have really researched podiatry much, but that you are just looking for another professional health program that you can apply to. What's next? PA? DO? You need to make sure that you are really legitimately interested in the field and that you can stick with it for 4+ years of hard work.