Anyone still in college?

[agent]

Hi everyone!

I'm just wondering if there is anyone who posts here who is still in college (any year.)

It seems most of everyone is graduated and applying.

There's gotta be some people out there who are like me (sophmore in college--almost junior) and still have a long way to go.

So if you are let me know. We can share experiences.

 

[kaos]

Me me! But I'm a senior, graduating in MAY!! Yipee!!

 

[Raptor]

I am junior I sill have a long hard road, sometimes it seems overwhelming

 

[agent]

Originally posted by Raptor
I am junior I sill have a long hard road, sometimes it seems overwhelming

yeah i know. believe me, I work full time and have a wife, baby, and 1 baby on the way.

But i WILL do it. I am motivated and passionate.

 

[14931]

hey i am a junior too, and agent i thought you were a girl!

 

[Veilside]

me too

 

[blike]

I'm a sophomore as well..

Seems like forever to go

Our day is coming, though.

 

[kaos]

Originally posted by immediatespring
hey i am a junior too, and agent i thought you were a girl!

That's cuz his avatar.

 

[agent]

not a girl, definitely a guy.. i just like alias..

edit>> pics removed

 

[Woots32]

I'm a senior graduating in December, which can't get here fast enough! The countdown has begun! Any other seniors out there w/ senioritis? I have a pretty bad case myself...

 

[Raptor]

Originally posted by immediatespring
hey i am a junior too, and agent i thought you were a girl!

That must be his wife.

 

[Raptor]

Agent is chillin

 

[MaybeMD]

Hey, I am only a freshman in college!!!!!! I figure I need to get all the info I can, the soonest I can. And SDN is definitely a good source!!

 

[agent]

Originally posted by MaybeMD
Hey, I am only a freshman in college!!!!!! I figure I need to get all the info I can, the soonest I can. And SDN is definitely a good source!!

thats why i came here. ive learned a lot already but i see many ppl come and go..

ive got quite a while left and i thought us undergrads could form a little group and share our own experiences

edit>> pics removed.

 

[drumming207]

i am also graduating in december-- i have a really bad case of senioritits! i just want to sit around at the end of the long hard road. i am excited for the spring--- i get to have some quality off time for once!! maybe i will take a class just to stay in the study mode...

 

[Veilside]

is that the first ever mug posted on SDN?

 

[hokiedoc]

Woo-hoo I'm a senior too graduating in May! I'm trying to enjoy my last year in college, but I keep wanting this whole application process to be done with! All juniors, sophmores, and freshman, don't worry it goes by so fast and just enjoy each year.

 

[UCLAstudent]

I'm still in college, too. I am a sophomore.

 

[agent]

i posted the entire fam on the previous page including my wife for all you haters

edit>> im really happy to see all of you respond.

i wish we could form some sort ofm UNDERGRAD GROUP in which we could discuss out experiences?

I still have most of the pre-reqs to take.. yuck!

 

[the*mess]

Still in college here w/at least 2 years to go.

"Officially" a senior but just starting my new major and pre-reqs.

Good call, Agent. Glad to know that there is some of us around...

 

[Hallm_7]

I'm a sophomore. Three years till med school, but I'm gonna enjoy every moment while I can.

 

[Wardens]

Junior here and quite nervous about senior year. If the mcats go well, a year abroad with no science should cure the anxiety! I hope . . .

 

[agent]

when is everyone taking their mcat?

junior year or senior year?

 

[kaos]

Originally posted by agent
i posted the entire fam on the previous page including my wife for all you haters

I still have most of the pre-reqs to take.. yuck!

Awwwwwwww, you are all SO CUTE!!! (Especially the little one!)

 

[UCLAstudent]

Originally posted by agent
when is everyone taking their mcat?

junior year or senior year?

I'm taking it in the spring of my junior year.

 

[CRAZYTERP]

Originally posted by UCLAstudent
I'm taking it in the spring of my junior year.

From someone who had the pleasure of taking the MCAT twice, I would recommend the summer, much MUCH more laid back. Without school, or rather (physics 2, genetics, biochem and some research), things are much better. But then again that is just my oppinion.

 

[agent]

so most ppl are taking their junior year?

im not sure ill be done with my pre-reqs by then.

 

[Veilside]

agreed...my original plan was to take it in april of my junior year. soon i realized that there is no way that i'll be able to juggle school, ECs, drinking, and MCAT all at the same time. so i ended up taking it in summer. my summer was wasted, yes, but i only had to concentrate on that one thing, which was less stressful IMO

 

[agent]

so the mcat is offered 3 times a year?

excuse my ignorance.

 

[Veilside]

Originally posted by agent
so the mcat is offered 3 times a year?

excuse my ignorance.

nope, twice, April and August

 

[agent]

so august is the recommended time?

does that then set you back a bit?


BTW has everyone taken all their pre-reqs already? I feel so behind.

 

[Woots32]

I took it in April of my Jr. year. - my premed advisor strongly recommended that you take it in April, that way you can get your scores back before you submit your AMCAS and have a better idea where you should apply. I wasn't done w/ all my prereqs either (half way through Physics 2) but you're really not missing a whole lot by end of april - a few weeks of class maybe. And if you take a prep class, they will cover what you need to know. yeah, it can be stressful, but it's definitely doable too.

 

[Veilside]

Originally posted by agent
so august is the recommended time?

does that then set you back a bit?


BTW has everyone taken all their pre-reqs already? I feel so behind.

when i decided to take the test in august rather than april, i decided to apply for the next cycle during my senior year (ie take one year off after school). taking the mcat in august does set you back if you're applying within that cycle, and i didn't think that was too advantageous for me considering my grades weren't that hot. but there are plently people who take the mcat in august and apply and get in within that year, so it all depends on what you think is the best for you.

 

[agent]

good to know. i just have so many classes left too take ..

and combine that with mentally preparing for the mcat.. yikes!

i feel like i should start studying for the mcat soon!

 

[agent]

oh its okay then...

well i plan to get crackin on all my classes and no matter how long it takes.. i'll get there eventually.

 

[Veilside]

Originally posted by agent


i feel like i should start studying for the mcat soon!

for april MCAT, you shoult start now

 

[agent]

well i actually probably wont take it till april 2004.

im shooting for entrance in med school in 2005

 

[imperator]

Hey agent, I heard it's really a good idea to take an MCAT prep test alongside your final pre-req's if you have the time/money and it fits your schedule. That way you won't forget bio/orgo when you're finishing physics and physics will be ultra strong from the prep and class. Something to consider...

 

[silver_eyes]

yup...im a sophomore.

oh hey guys,
i want to be a student advisor. do u think it is a good idea. i gave this girl advice about pre-med and she said that i inspired her of becoming a doctor.

 

[agent]

Originally posted by imperator
Hey agent, I heard it's really a good idea to take an MCAT prep test alongside your final pre-req's if you have the time/money and it fits your schedule. That way you won't forget bio/orgo when you're finishing physics and physics will be ultra strong from the prep and class. Something to consider...

dont have the money or time.. gonna have to bust my ass myself.

im gonna try the examkrackers books and amcas practice tests.

 

[Woots32]

Originally posted by Veilside
for april MCAT, you shoult start now

I dunno, I started in Jan. w/ a review course, and it came out fine. Now i'm a teacher for kaplan, and from what they tell me most people start 2nd semester for the april test. Don't be too stressed yet!

 

[2badr]

Originally posted by agent
i posted the entire fam on the previous page including my wife for all you haters

edit>> im really happy to see all of you respond.

i wish we could form some sort ofm UNDERGRAD GROUP in which we could discuss out experiences?

I still have most of the pre-reqs to take.. yuck!

Absolutely beautiful family agent.You are blessed! And I am in the first semester of my sophmore year.It just feels like it is such a looooong road ahead.you see people come,you see people get accepted..and you wonder if one day you'll be able to post those infamous words :"I got in!!" I still have my pre-reqs to take as well.But I am actually looking forward to it. I can hardly wait to get officially started!

 

[isidella]

Originally posted by agent
not a girl, definitely a guy.. i just like alias..

too bad your wife snatched you up! Damn!

 

[isidella]

Your wife is purty too! She is so skinny to have a baby. . .

I enjoy your posts Agent. You will be ripe and ready for med school. Since I am going MD/PhD, we will probably graduate the same year. How whack is that?

 

[agent]

thanks isidella..

its been a hard road to get this far with the family and schooling.

I work full-time during the day and attend a local satellite school of a Univ at night.

I come from a family where none of my parents graduated college.

In fact I originally out of HS wasnt preapred for college at all. No one prepped me for what my future could be so I just experienced it all.

I feel like Med school was a calling to me. One day I woke up at I just knew. I swear it was god sent. Now its just up to me to "do the work.."

My dad is a construction worker and my mom a hairdresser. Believe me.. this for me will change everything, including the futures of my children. I call it changing the sociological patterns of my family's design..

 

[agent]

bump.

anyone else?

 

[Biodude]

Yeah, I'm still in college. Sorry about not replying any sooner, but I figured that people already knew that seeing as how I've posted several times explaining that.

I'm just a lowly first-year freshman

It's quite intimidating to be surrounded by people that have been through several years of college already! See, in my Biology class (the first one that's required of ALL Biology majors), there's sophomores, juniors, seniors, post-baccs and only a handful of freshmen.

By the way, I feel like 2badr right now even though I'm just a freshman. The SHPA (student health professions association) at my school is packed with sophomores, juniors and seniors. I often feel like the only freshman there...most of our meetings seem to be just "this is how you prepare for the MCAT" or "This is how to write a good personal statement". Maybe it wasn't such a good idea to join. Ah well!

 

[14931]

hey it is always a good time to join whether in kindergaten or junior high or whatever schools you guys go to, don't be intimidated by the sophomores, juniors and seniors, just to your best and be glad you started early

 

[chopsuey]

twice, april and august

i'm still in college, but i graduate in May, too! WOOHOO!!!

 

[Thundrstorm]

I'm a sophomore; this year is probably my worst based solely on the number of classes I have to take. I currently have 5 classes, 2 labs, 2 jobs, and I just started doing research. I forgot to schedule in time to sleep. But, I think it's worth it b/c despite the stress and the hard work, I love everything I'm learning.