Are SDNers overachievers?

[VickFan]

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do u guys think SDN is a good sample of the entire medschool applicant population?
or are SDNers overachievers- above average applicants?

cuz, i always thought my GPA was high until i started posting on SDN.

lol... 🙂

 

[dr.z]

do u guys think SDN is a good sample of the entire medschool applicant population?
or are SDNers overachievers- above average applicants?

cuz, i always thought my GPA was high until i started posting on SDN.

lol... 🙂

I don't think SDN represents majority of medschool application. Most of them are overachievers. I'm not one of them.

 

[The Remix]

do u guys think SDN is a good sample of the entire medschool applicant population?
or are SDNers overachievers- above average applicants?

cuz, i always thought my GPA was high until i started posting on SDN.

lol... 🙂

This tends to be a high strung bunch, worrying too much about grades, research, ECs and all. I think there's rampant addiction too. Definitely a subculture of the premeders.

 

[IllinoisStudent]

I think there's rampant addiction too. Definitely a subculture of the premeders.

I can second that
Third that
Fourth that....

I thought I would quit after getting my first acceptance. Didn't happen. On the other hand, I started posting more once again.

Maybe I have lot more free time on hand now or I am slacking after getting the first acceptance (I hope not 😱 )

 

[priyanka]

yup
hardcore premeds
This is how much SDNers value their time:

1 second =$150 !

PS: you obviously gotta exclude the time they spend on SDN

coz on a serious note, its spent in modest attempts to help others and seek help 👍

 

[PreMedAdAG]

in a one word summary... ABSOLUTELY!

 

[iamgoaloriented]

On average we are above average students (if you look at the average gpa's and mcat scores from the student profiles you will see they are usually above average for the schools you look at).

The one thing we seemingly universally have in common is that we are to at least to some extent nerds (you dont have to be brilliant to be a nerd though). Im not as obsessive as I once was and am now pretty laid back, but I am still definitely a nerd.

 

[Medikit]

For sure

 

[stoic]

yup... we love it here b/c we can be nerdy, obsessed premeds and not feel out of place.

i mean... i've been posting here for 4 years... talk about being a loser....

 

[blz]

I'm sure most people that browse SDN are the typical premed student. However, the SDNers that post reguarly on this site are most likely overachievers since they have something to brag about.

 

[constructor]

On average we are above average students (if you look at the average gpa's and mcat scores from the student profiles you will see they are usually above average for the schools you look at).

The one thing we seemingly universally have in common is that we are to at least to some extent nerds (you dont have to be brilliant to be a nerd though). Im not as obsessive as I once was and am now pretty laid back, but I am still definitely a nerd.

speak for yourself... nerd!

 

[iamgoaloriented]

speak for yourself... nerd!

Can you honestly say that, although you are posting on a pre med forum at 2:30AM, that you are not a nerd? Dony deny it, just embrase it.

 

[CharlieVN]

Can you honestly say that, although you are posting on a pre med forum at 2:30AM, that you are not a nerd? Dony deny it, just embrase it.

Time to Nerdify: EMBRACE

 

[45408]

Just think about it. Who would honestly look for an internet forum for their career goals? I doubt that there's a huge pre-law forum or a huge education majors forum (maybe though). Definitely overachievers, which is why MDApplicants averages are always higher than the official numbers.

 

[Code Brown]

SDN = Super Duper Nerd 👍 👍 👍

 

[constructor]

Can you honestly say that, although you are posting on a pre med forum at 2:30AM, that you are not a nerd? Dony deny it, just embrase it.

2:30? it's only 11:30 and i'm building robots in lab... i'm not nerdy!!

 

[Psycho Doctor]

yup... we love it here b/c we can be nerdy, obsessed premeds and not feel out of place.

i mean... i've been posting here for 4 years... talk about being a loser....

i've only been here for about 4.5 months but i'm making up for lost time. 😀
and if i seem like a nerd here it's just a figment of your imagination b/c in real life people think i'm the biggest procrastinator and that i do anything but study

 

[Psycho Doctor]

I'm sure most people that browse SDN are the typical premed student. However, the SDNers that post reguarly on this site are most likely overachievers since they have something to brag about.

no, i have nothing to brag about.

i come hear to laugh at others bragging about themselves 😛

 

[Psycho Doctor]

Just think about it. Who would honestly look for an internet forum for their career goals? I doubt that there's a huge pre-law forum or a huge education majors forum (maybe though). Definitely overachievers, which is why MDApplicants averages are always higher than the official numbers.

don't kid yourself...there are definitely pre-law forums and I'd bet there's also education ones, business ones, etc

 

[45408]

don't kid yourself...there are definitely pre-law forums and I'd bet there's also education ones, business ones, etc

but of this size? links, please

 

[OSU03]

High end of the bunch. Most people who post numbers are going to try to brag somewhat. The people with average to low number I bet feel self conscious for some reason and wont post as much.

I think that's the way it is all over. There are derm boards (not SDN) that make it seem like you have to have perfect Step 1, publish in Science, and cure cancer to get a residency spot. Dont sweat it though. Do your best and things will work out.

 

[mshheaddoc]

I don't think SDN represents majority of medschool application. Most of them are overachievers. I'm not one of them.

lol I 2nd this. 🙂

 

[neuropower]

my friend who has low scores/gpa refuses to look at sdn or mdapplicants because it depresses her, much less post her stats!

 

[mshheaddoc]

my friend who has low scores/gpa refuses to look at sdn or mdapplicants because it depresses her, much less post her stats!

And this is a sad part because I really think that people concentrate too much on OTHER people rather than themselves. Everyone is important in some way or another and every person has their own unique traits that they bring to the table. Comparing yourself to others ... that isn't worth it. This is coming from someone who graduated with a 2.3 GPA. 😉 I think its only those who POST their GPA that she's looking at. Not everyone is honest because they are intimidated. SDN is a GREAT resource and I think this whole comparison thing has to stop. You have to learn to be comfortable with yourself ... that is one of the most important things to do in this life. Because once you've achieved that, nothing is impossible.

 

[aparecida]

Just think about it. Who would honestly look for an internet forum for their career goals? I doubt that there's a huge pre-law forum or a huge education majors forum (maybe though).

Sure there is... http://www.lawschooldiscussion.org is just as bad as we are, believe me. But yeah, in general, people who seek out and post on forums for their future professional interest are going to be the overachievers.

 

[Psycho Doctor]

but of this size? links, please

here's a very small sampling of what's out there:

http://www.jd2b.com/

http://www.autoadmit.com/main.php?forum_id=2&PHPSESSID=f57c1f75d0a9b61bf8e6aaf31a2d7a38

http://www.princetonreview.com/law/

http://boards.stu.findlaw.com/cgi-bin/WebX.fcgi?13@@.ef3eb29

http://www.lawschooldiscussion.org/prelaw/

http://www.lawschooldiscussion.org/

and while I was looking I came across this which might be useful for this group!

http://www.autoadmit.com/gunnergear/

 

[mshheaddoc]

Sure there is... http://www.lawschooldiscussion.org is just as bad as we are, believe me. But yeah, in general, people who seek out and post on forums for their future professional interest are going to be the overachievers.

Seeking out all the information necessary to achieve. Hence, overachievers. I hate that word though ... want about the phrase "striving to be the best I can be?"

 

[j0ker918]

People here probably are above average. I also know people who avoid coming here just because they don't want to be depressed from other's scores and results, but I found this website to be very useful and helpful. I sucked at all this stuff in the beginning but I honestly don't think my application process would have gone this smoothly if I didn't visit this site. The worst thing is for people to avoid great advice just because you don't want to "feel bad." You'll be surrounded by the same people during your interviews and in school so why not just jump in and enjoy it? 🙂 Everyone's got a strength from high scores to a great sex life so share, share, share and learn from others. 😀

 

[acl3623]

overachievers...ummm yes..

OBSESIVE... definitely!!! 😛

 

[Fermata]

I just think that SDN lays bare the extremes.