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Hello all,
I am new to the site and new to the pursuit of a medical education, so I would like to introduce myself and say hello. Any feedback, comments, or suggestions are welcome.
I am 32 years old and my background is in professional opera. My previous degree programs are in music and opera. I have worked in sales while trying to audition and make a career but, even just keeping afloat in the work force is difficult to say nothing of pursuing a performance career.
I've always been interested in medicine but it has only occurred to me recently in life that I should really go for it and I'm not getting any younger, so I am looking to get into a post-bac program and start getting A's, fast.
My undergrad gpa is a 3.3 and my grad gpa is 3.6. I just applied to Upenn and included what I consider to be compelling and strong essays. I don't mean to hedge all of my bets with one school. If I don't get into Penn, I will apply to Temple's post-bac program and they're not even accepting applications until October. But it sure would be nice to get into Penn, not just because of its status, but because I could start in the fall instead of waiting and waiting for Temple.
I guess what I am really wondering right now is, *if* I am offered an interview at Upenn, what kinds of questions should I expect?
Also, is there anyone out there who decided to go to medical school later on in life who also had no sciences and an artsy/musical background? I would especially love input from you!
I am new to the site and new to the pursuit of a medical education, so I would like to introduce myself and say hello. Any feedback, comments, or suggestions are welcome.
I am 32 years old and my background is in professional opera. My previous degree programs are in music and opera. I have worked in sales while trying to audition and make a career but, even just keeping afloat in the work force is difficult to say nothing of pursuing a performance career.
I've always been interested in medicine but it has only occurred to me recently in life that I should really go for it and I'm not getting any younger, so I am looking to get into a post-bac program and start getting A's, fast.
My undergrad gpa is a 3.3 and my grad gpa is 3.6. I just applied to Upenn and included what I consider to be compelling and strong essays. I don't mean to hedge all of my bets with one school. If I don't get into Penn, I will apply to Temple's post-bac program and they're not even accepting applications until October. But it sure would be nice to get into Penn, not just because of its status, but because I could start in the fall instead of waiting and waiting for Temple.
I guess what I am really wondering right now is, *if* I am offered an interview at Upenn, what kinds of questions should I expect?
Also, is there anyone out there who decided to go to medical school later on in life who also had no sciences and an artsy/musical background? I would especially love input from you!