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j127 said:
Getting excited about finally starting the application process this June!!

Taking the May 31st MCAT so won't be getting my score back 'til end of June. Should I submit AMCAS for processing before I get my score?
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Yeah...I'm taking the MCAT on June 13, and I'm going to submit AMCAS on the first possible day so I could start getting secondaries. I think that's the best way to do this. :luck:
 
Yea, after reading through other threads, that seems like the consensus. If we submit AMCAS asap, at least we can get it processed quickly. If we wait til later, July/August, it will definitley take longer to process and get sent out!

Approx. how many schools is everyone planning to apply to?

Right now I've got a list of 20ish - and its going to cost almost $2500 just for primaries and secondaries! Then who knows how much its going to cost to travel for interviews (although I'll be much happier paying for those since at least I know I have a shot!)...
 
I know I am going to apply to 13 for sure. I was blessed to have gotten approved for the FAP. Besides that, I might apply to 2 more schools to make an even 15 but we shall see. I wish I could apply to my favorite school 13 times! Maybe that would increase my chances! LOL! God bless.
 
25+ schools..My state schools, Cinci, Toledo, Va schools, and then the rest are private
 
My new MSAR just came in the mail...I'm so excited to check it out!
 
I had a pretty good day...Did well on a couple of exams and got almost all of my LORs set up...so now all I have to do is putting the finishing touches on my PS and then im ready to go.
 
Two days!!! 🙂🙂

I'm so ready to get this stupid thing over with!

Had a genetics test this morning, it went fairly well.... not awesome, but certainly not bad. I have an A+ in the class so it's all okay.

Stilll must go to organic once more (sad) and turn in lab notebook before I can head off to Jackson and kill some MCAT.

Did get to talk to one of the Assoc. Dean at a med school I'm interested in today, that was positive... 👍
 
Okay, so I just went through the MSAR. I had never seen one before, it's pretty awesome. Very helpful, too. I had a list of about 10 schools which I needed to expand, and now I have a list of 40 schools that I need to trim! Oh well, better to have some extra...Of course, as a CA resident, I might actually need to apply to all 40 of those schools! Feel free to offer suggestions from my MDApps!
 
Yeah, looks like I pretty much mailed it in for my last chemistry midterm. It's probably because I aced the first two by an overwhelming margin; and I get to drop 1 of the 3 midterms we get.. so is it any wonder I didn't really try to study? Can't be good, because it's all on the final regardless.

I can look at it this way though - I helped out everyone else in the class by not setting the curve 😉 Time to spend the next few weeks prepping early for the final, which does count equally as much as my two midterm grades do.

Still waiting for my MSAR.. I hope its different than my 07-08 edition.. if it changes any of my list, it's worth its weight in gold.
 
RoadRunner17 said:
Yeah, looks like I pretty much mailed it in for my last chemistry midterm. It's probably because I aced the first two by an overwhelming margin; and I get to drop 1 of the 3 midterms we get.. so is it any wonder I didn't really try to study? Can't be good, because it's all on the final regardless.

I can look at it this way though - I helped out everyone else in the class by not setting the curve 😉 Time to spend the next few weeks prepping early for the final, which does count equally as much as my two midterm grades do.

Still waiting for my MSAR.. I hope its different than my 07-08 edition.. if it changes any of my list, it's worth its weight in gold.
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Im waiting on mine also,...when did you order yours?
 
radi0headfan said:
will be joining you guys after deferring for a yr! 👍
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I'd love to defer a year to go to France; it's a life dream to become fluent in French...

But in order to defer, you have to first be accepted... *sigh*

Here's to one hell of year.
 
kevinm said:
I'd love to defer a year to go to France; it's a life dream to become fluent in French...

But in order to defer, you have to first be accepted... *sigh*

Here's to one hell of year.
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yea, do it man!..take 2 yrs if you have to... best of luck on your apps ..cheers! 👍
 
gradu8in2003 said:
I think I ordered mine 4/9. It came yesterday.

Well, off to suffer through two more hours of OChem (16 hours left!! Woohooo!!)
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just got my MSAR today and it shows GPA ranges (both science and overall) in addition to the median GPA.

It also includes entire projected student budgets!!
 
SO those of you in school, how many more days do you have left???

I have 5 more school days, and then 3 days of finals...Done a week from wed!

Bad news is, I still need to find a job. I cant go back to the ambulanec service for 8 more weeks, so i think Imma work at a movie store🙁
 
Oh snap! Just ordered my new MSAR after deciding my 2007-2008 one was too old. Haha. Got to get yourself hyped up in this process as much as possible, right? Anyways, the updated info certainly won't hurt.

Got about a month left til the semester's out, just trying to keep my head in the game and stay on top of schoolwork while battling senioritis (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Senioritis).

Also, trying to find some time to work on the old personal statement. Got a pretty good draft done in February, but I know I should revise some more while I have the chance.

Alright, that's my rant for now. How is everyone else?

As an added touchy-feely kind of note- I cannot believe I'm about to apply this summer. It seems like yesterday when I got that first MSAR out of sheer excitement for starting medical education. I've worked hard, played it smart, and hopefully I'll have a fruitful application cycle.

Going to visit my friend at Drexel this weekend..maybe I can pass it off as a productive trip and squeeze in some school visits??
 
Looked through that MSAR...Looks like admissions got significantly more competitive since the previous year...Im really regretting not studying enough for the MCAT....O well.
 
ooooohh amwatts.. don't say that! Last thing I wanted to hear.. especially after a bad week of bombing a physics test that is going to bring my 98% down to a B+ 🙁 ... and, after consistently getting 13+ on PS on AMCAS practice tests, got a 10 on the one I took this week! Not a good week for my self confidence (particularly in the physics department?)
On a good note, Did a personal statement revision that really says what I want it to say about me, and only 6 more days of classes!
 
anyone remember how many words/characters you get for all your work and activities in AMCAS. im trying to do some touch ups on them this weekend....
thanks
 
Congrats on finishing the MCAT Gradu8in! I know that is a huge weight off your shoulders. We all know you rocked it. I hope all is well with everybody, God bless!
 
I am doing good JG, just looking forward to may 14th and finishing my postbacc. How are you doing?
 
Hey Riceman, wut part of LA do you live in or are you from?
 
riceman04 said:
yep...me too...will shelling out crazy $$$$....😡😡😡

two cheers for Cali residents!!
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Ca might be competitive, but I would much rather be in Ca then in a state without a school like Montana.

Almost all of Cali schools are tops in the nation and they show a very strong instate bias then schools much much higher then places like Ohio and Pennsylvania. (so no more crying please) 😀

Lol, im not trying to single anyone out, its just that im jealous.
 
amwatts0322 said:
Ca might be competitive, but I would much rather be in Ca then in a state without a school like Montana.

Almost all of Cali schools are tops in the nation and they show a very strong instate bias then schools much much higher then places like Ohio and Pennsylvania. (so no more crying please) 😀

Lol, im not trying to single anyone out, its just that im jealous.
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Don't Montana residents get to go to University of Washington as in-state residents? I know it's just one school, but its something.
 
RoadRunner17 said:
Don't Montana residents get to go to University of Washington as in-state residents? I know it's just one school, but its something.
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Yeah, but I doubt that the ADCOMS really treat them as such. THey might, but I doubt it.
 
amwatts0322 said:
Ca might be competitive, but I would much rather be in Ca then in a state without a school like Montana.

Almost all of Cali schools are tops in the nation and they show a very strong instate bias then schools much much higher then places like Ohio and Pennsylvania. (so no more crying please) 😀

Lol, im not trying to single anyone out, its just that im jealous.
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Yeah, you're right. CA is a great state if you have a competitive app...but it's still really scary! :scared:
 
I saw someone mention that Cali schools have a huge instate bias...that's certainly not my experience! Nor the 6 other Cali residents out here in Ohio with me doing an SMP! Cali schools are insanely difficult for their own residents... My personal feeling is all the UC's should send a secondary to all Cali residents, and then screen the OOS apps. BUT...I suppose I'm a little biased myself 🙂 Be that as it may, as a Cali resident, I am obligated to apply to at least 20 schools...

Also, if you are a Montana resident, you are part of the WICHE program (see MSAR). I believe they are treated as "in-state" residents of Washington, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah state medical schools...I might have left out 1 or 2 states. Not bad...

Hey does anyone know if the 2009 AMCAS application would still have the info entered in it from the 2007 application cycle? In other words, since I skipped one cycle, will my info still be there when I begin the 2009 app??
 
I know this wont clear up everything, and I agree Cali is competitive but heres some numbers for ya.


Cali matriculants-2014 Applicants-4909 2014/4909= 41.02% matriculate

NC Matriculants- 406 Applicants-1030 406/1030= 39.40% matriculate

Calis not the only competitive state out there.
 
Those are matriculant rates, however... and I would venture to guess that Cali residents who get into their state schools are more likely to go due to the great reputation that Cali schools have.. where as other states, like NC, residents are not quite as inclined to choose the state school if the get in somewhere else. That's just a thought.. do agree there are other competitive states, however.
 
copperfrog09 said:
Those are matriculant rates, however... and I would venture to guess that Cali residents who get into their state schools are more likely to go due to the great reputation that Cali schools have.. where as other states, like NC, residents are not quite as inclined to choose the state school if the get in somewhere else. That's just a thought.. do agree there are other competitive states, however.
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Those arent matriculant rates for just Cali schools. THey include those ppl from california that matriculate IS and OOS, so whether they decide to stay in california or not doesnt matter.
 
Im pretty overwhelmed right now, I dont like Professors throwing so much on there students at the end of the semester.
 
amwatts0322 said:
Im pretty overwhelmed right now, I dont like Professors throwing so much on there students at the end of the semester.
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That does suck! I never understood why they did that, it just doesn't make any sense. I am sitting here working on my ps as well. I have a midterm on tuesday but I will get to that later!
 
amwatts0322 said:
Those arent matriculant rates for just Cali schools. THey include those ppl from california that matriculate IS and OOS, so whether they decide to stay in california or not doesnt matter.
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Oh.. gotcha.. I was confused by your data, thought you were talking about matriculation at the UC schools vs. at UNC!
 
Just curious...anyone taking a chance on applying to one of the several new med schools? (i.e. UCF, with the free tuition?). I've heard UCF isn't going to be giving FL residents preference for the first few years at least, so anyone has an equal shot.
 
Pedsbro said:
Just curious...anyone taking a chance on applying to one of the several new med schools? (i.e. UCF, with the free tuition?). I've heard UCF isn't going to be giving FL residents preference for the first few years at least, so anyone has an equal shot.
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possibly UCF because there secondary is only 30 bucks. Thats the chepaest one ive seen.
 
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