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[Maahmad]

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Hi all,
I've been a long time reader of SDN, here's my story. I'm a recent graduate from Stony Brook University in New York, I always had a strong desire to study something involved in the medical field, naturally being ignorant at first, I thought the only way to achieve a successful career in Medicine, is as an MD/DO. I come from a family of those, and all they do is banter on how I should do one of those professions. Almost a month ago, I discovered the podiatry field, and because I have a huge interest in sports medicine it seems like a field that I would be very passionate about. I finally made up my mind and decided to pursue this profession
My stats are 2.99 Overall and 2.6ish Csci with a 21M MCAT, I also do have a severe upward trend ( I came up from a 1.6 GPA), My last two semesters averaged a 3.51, on Upper/Grad level Health Science courses.
I do have a reasoning for my sub par performance, since my freshman year I worked about 20-25 hours a work week and full-time during the summer winter, I successfully graduated with no academic loans whatsoever.
I've done a years worth of independent research on Advance Therapy for 6 credits with a media professor from Yale.
My extra currecs are
Deans Advisory Committee
Resident Assistant
Certified in Shipment of Dangerous Goods
Certified in OSHA Construction Safety
Completed a 90 hour internship in Environmental Health
I was a part of 3 dance groups,
I've worked a sales rep, student assistant, tennis pro, and medical assistant.
I have good LORS as well...

if you guys could give me some feed back, I would love you all forever
be honest, I'm good at taking criticism

I'm interested in applying to NYCPM (January Term), Scholl, or Temple, being away from my family would be very hard as I am 1 of 8 children.

 

[DrMushroomFoot]

Hi all,
I've been a long time reader of SDN, here's my story. I'm a recent graduate from Stony Brook University in New York, I always had a strong desire to study something involved in the medical field, naturally being ignorant at first, I thought the only way to achieve a successful career in Medicine, is as an MD/DO. I come from a family of those, and all they do is banter on how I should do one of those professions. Almost a month ago, I discovered the podiatry field, and because I have a huge interest in sports medicine it seems like a field that I would be very passionate about. I finally made up my mind and decided to pursue this profession
My stats are 2.99 Overall and 2.6ish Csci with a 21M MCAT, I also do have a severe upward trend ( I came up from a 1.6 GPA), My last two semesters averaged a 3.51, on Upper/Grad level Health Science courses.
I do have a reasoning for my sub par performance, since my freshman year I worked about 20-25 hours a work week and full-time during the summer winter, I successfully graduated with no academic loans whatsoever.
I've done a years worth of independent research on Advance Therapy for 6 credits with a media professor from Yale.
My extra currecs are
Deans Advisory Committee
Resident Assistant
Certified in Shipment of Dangerous Goods
Certified in OSHA Construction Safety
Completed a 90 hour internship in Environmental Health
I was a part of 3 dance groups,
I've worked a sales rep, student assistant, tennis pro, and medical assistant.
I have good LORS as well...

if you guys could give me some feed back, I would love you all forever
be honest, I'm good at taking criticism

I'm interested in applying to NYCPM (January Term), Scholl, or Temple, being away from my family would be very hard as I am 1 of 8 children.

Apply to DMU. I've been looking for someone at my level to play tennis with 👍

 

[MaxillofacialMN]

Hi all,
I've been a long time reader of SDN, here's my story. I'm a recent graduate from Stony Brook University in New York, I always had a strong desire to study something involved in the medical field, naturally being ignorant at first, I thought the only way to achieve a successful career in Medicine, is as an MD/DO. I come from a family of those, and all they do is banter on how I should do one of those professions. Almost a month ago, I discovered the podiatry field, and because I have a huge interest in sports medicine it seems like a field that I would be very passionate about. I finally made up my mind and decided to pursue this profession
My stats are 2.99 Overall and 2.6ish Csci with a 21M MCAT, I also do have a severe upward trend ( I came up from a 1.6 GPA), My last two semesters averaged a 3.51, on Upper/Grad level Health Science courses.
I do have a reasoning for my sub par performance, since my freshman year I worked about 20-25 hours a work week and full-time during the summer winter, I successfully graduated with no academic loans whatsoever.
I've done a years worth of independent research on Advance Therapy for 6 credits with a media professor from Yale.
My extra currecs are
Deans Advisory Committee
Resident Assistant
Certified in Shipment of Dangerous Goods
Certified in OSHA Construction Safety
Completed a 90 hour internship in Environmental Health
I was a part of 3 dance groups,
I've worked a sales rep, student assistant, tennis pro, and medical assistant.
I have good LORS as well...

if you guys could give me some feed back, I would love you all forever
be honest, I'm good at taking criticism

I'm interested in applying to NYCPM (January Term), Scholl, or Temple, being away from my family would be very hard as I am 1 of 8 children.

Maybe being away from your family for a little while wouldn't be such a bad idea... Fresh perspective, ya know? Realistically, you'd only be away for two more years than if you went somewhere other than the two you specified (years 3 and 4 are usually off site and are regional/national).

Also, if you NEED to be close to your family, why did you leave out Ohio? (I'm assuming you're "east coast") Ohio is closer to where I assume you live than Scholl would be....

Back to your chances though: Your stats are definitely below average, so don't be picky in the schools you apply to. I would apply to all the schools, and apply early in the cycle and that will give you your best shot of acceptance. Given your upward trend in GPA and your admittable MCAT I'm pretty sure you'll at least be given interviews - and then the rest is up to you.

 

[josebiwasabi]

don't apply to AZPOD, you will probably be auto-rejected for having a sub-2.75 sgpa.

 

[Maahmad]

Maybe being away from your family for a little while wouldn't be such a bad idea... Fresh perspective, ya know? Realistically, you'd only be away for two more years than if you went somewhere other than the two you specified (years 3 and 4 are usually off site and are regional/national).

Also, if you NEED to be close to your family, why did you leave out Ohio? (I'm assuming you're "east coast") Ohio is closer to where I assume you live than Scholl would be....

Back to your chances though: Your stats are definitely below average, so don't be picky in the schools you apply to. I would apply to all the schools, and apply early in the cycle and that will give you your best shot of acceptance. Given your upward trend in GPA and your admittable MCAT I'm pretty sure you'll at least be given interviews - and then the rest is up to you.

I was thinking of trying for the Jan class would that make a difference?

 

[Maahmad]

Don't mean to be a bother but anyone else can help me out?

 

[dyk343]

You have to have a C or higher in all pre-requisite courses. If you have a C- or lower in any of those courses you have to repeat that course.

Im sure a school will take a chance on you but please take my following advice into consideration. This goes for anyone else researching "what are my chances threads" on SDN as well.

I saw some students in my class really really struggle their first year. Im fearful for them... Some likely wont make the curriculum, drop out, and be stuck with 50K debt. They were the students that the school "took a chance on" with low stats. They are all good people... but it was a very challenging experience and they simply struggled and some just couldnt hack it. I feel for them, but I blame it on the school for taking the lower applicants.

While some will make it through and have a successful career im going to go out on a limb and say that more will fail to do so than those who will make it through.

Now that the fear factor is set in place, you stated that you have a strong upward trend. That is a good sign, and you may be able to hack it out.

Just remember though... you will be expected to take 5-8 science courses at a time (all ranging from 3-5 credits). Time is so limited and "winging it" during exams happens more than I would like to admit. Can you handle this work load?

Sorry to be so negative and condescending but im just giving my honest and straightforward opinion after completing the 1st year.

 

[Maahmad]

You have to have a C or higher in all pre-requisite courses. If you have a C- or lower in any of those courses you have to repeat that course.

Im sure a school will take a chance on you but please take my following advice into consideration. This goes for anyone else researching "what are my chances threads" on SDN as well.

I saw some students in my class really really struggle their first year. Im fearful for them... Some likely wont make the curriculum, drop out, and be stuck with 50K debt. They were the students that the school "took a chance on" with low stats. They are all good people... but it was a very challenging experience and they simply struggled and some just couldnt hack it. I feel for them, but I blame it on the school for taking the lower applicants.

While some will make it through and have a successful career im going to go out on a limb and say that more will fail to do so than those who will make it through.

Now that the fear factor is set in place, you stated that you have a strong upward trend. That is a good sign, and you may be able to hack it out.

Just remember though... you will be expected to take 5-8 science courses at a time (all ranging from 3-5 credits). Time is so limited and "winging it" during exams happens more than I would like to admit. Can you handle this work load?

Sorry to be so negative and condescending but im just giving my honest and straightforward opinion after completing the 1st year.

I dont find you condescending at all, on the contrary I loved the honesty. the fact of the matter is, I've worked throughout college, this past year i took 16 credits, worked, did a 90 hour internship, was an RA and graduated on the deans list for the last 2 semesters. I don't think workload is something that will overwhelm me, I think it more of staying focused through the workload, and when I'm focused I know I can do it.

thank you though for your extremely helpful advice.

 

[Maahmad]

HEY GUYS I Just got my interview email from NYCPM for the January 2012 class. I got the email earlier, just letting you all know...thank you for all your help so far I wouldn't have applied without you all... Now hopefully to the next stepp...

wish me luck

 

[MaxillofacialMN]

HEY GUYS I Just got my interview email from NYCPM for the January 2012 class. I got the email earlier, just letting you all know...thank you for all your help so far I wouldn't have applied without you all... Now hopefully to the next stepp...

wish me luck

Wow that's great!! Remember to really hit hard on your EC stuff! Good luck!