Class of 2018

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medsc1 said:
I think I can handle studying for MCAT, However my summer school course grades wont be up until around July 25th! Should I prepare more and just take it on July 2nd or still take it May? Thanks guys!
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It takes a month for scores to be released aamc. If you take it on July 2nd, your scores will be released in August and then it'll take a little over a month to get verified anf released by aacomas due to the peak timing in the cycle.

Just some dates to keep in mind. If you apply broadly, this shouldn't be a problem since your GPA will be good with hopefully a good mcat score.
 
Another thing. If there is a worst case scenario situation, you might have to retake the beast which will delay you further. I'm sure you will study and prepare for the mcat but its always good to have a backup plan for the worst case scenario.
 
maybemed2013 said:
Im in.
My stats are in my sign.
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I've seen a dozen of your posts today, and I hope you seriously reconsider retaking. Take a month off, and hit it hard to retake in May. It shouldn't be too hard to raise from a 24 to even a 26, which would be a significant jump in your case.

edit: Since we're posting stats:

AACOMAS - 3.4c/3.5s
AMCAS - 3.3c/3.4s
MCAT - 5/11 (going to be a 45)
 
medsc1 said:
Thank you so much for your response rzoo14.. Ok, So AACOMAS will not send your application to the schools until the transcripts and MCAT scores are recieved??

Because I was thinking if there would be a way I could send in the primary applications prior to getting my summer school grades and MCAT score just to speed up the process..
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You can still submit without having your mcat results then release them to aacomas once they're in. It'll help your primary get verified and probably save you some time.
 
rzoo14 said:
You can still submit without having your mcat results then release them to aacomas once they're in. It'll help your primary get verified and probably save you some time.
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I would recommend doing this as well. It'll save you time in the long run, and applying early is a definite plus.
 
Canadian applicant (from Quebec).

MCAT: 11/10/10
cGPA: 3.57
sGPA: 3.82

I would have applied this year but when i sent my college (CEGEP) transcripts to be converted to the GPA system they only did my last year of coursework so a bunch of my pre-reqs that I did in my first year of college (grade 12 for you non-Quebecers) wasn't on my transcripts. And now the company recommended by AACOMAS is ignoring my emails...
 
Mehd School said:
I've seen a dozen of your posts today, and I hope you seriously reconsider retaking. Take a month off, and hit it hard to retake in May. It shouldn't be too hard to raise from a 24 to even a 26, which would be a significant jump in your case.

edit: Since we're posting stats:

AACOMAS - 3.4c/3.5s
AMCAS - 3.3c/3.4s
MCAT - 5/11 (going to be a 45)
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I really am not in the position for retaking. I also believe my stats are better good. I am only applying D.O.
 
maybemed2013 said:
I really am not in the position for retaking. I also believe my stats are better good. I am only applying D.O.
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I'm with you. Even 24, really good GPA, and URM. I don't think the 24 will hold you back at a single DO school.
 
I'm looking to apply early this cycle too.

I'm thinking NSU, AZCOM or TCOM would be fantastic but I need to do some more research.

April 26- Man vs MCAT
 
GIpremed said:
I'm looking to apply early this cycle too.

I'm thinking NSU, AZCOM or TCOM would be fantastic but I need to do some more research.

April 26- Man vs MCAT
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Are you from Texas? TCOM accepts 90%+ instate.
 
Applying MD and DO, so I'll say hi 🙂

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rzoo14 said:
Are you from Texas? TCOM accepts 90%+ instate.
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No, I'm shooting for one of those 20 OOS seats. If I remember right it'd save me 80k over 4 years compared to the others.
 
I'll begin including stats for those that won't update then.

EDIT: Relevant stats added, feel free to PM me if any errors or if you would like an addition to either your name or to add your name on the front page.
 
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Hello class of 2018 hopefuls! I'm Kenobi, your non traditional SDN Jedi. I will be a MS1 this year and having just gone through a pretty successful cycle I figured I might be useful to some of you. I know I've been able to help a few of you already, but would be more than happy to help anyone else with questions they might have on the process.

Here are some words from the master to keep you motivated as you study for the MCAT and get ready to apply:

[YOUTUBE]BQ4yd2W50No[/YOUTUBE]



Good luck and may the force be with you...
 
I am applying MD & DO. Have good GPA, currently studying for the MCAT.
 
It feels weird to finally have the MCAT behind me.
I am now:

1. Trying to get my PS edited by a doctor that works at my uni med school.

2. Waiting to talk to the same doctor at my uni med school, to decide where I should apply. I probably will be applying to every D.O. school, no matter what he says. I really don't feel like taking the chance and applying M.D.

3. Studying for my CNA State Exam, I have a Home Heath Aide diploma and Med Tech certification but every place wants CNAs.

4. I want to take a make up course, so I can apply my own makeup for interviews, I usually get my makeup professionally done but money tight right now especially with app season coming.

5. I really need to lose weight, I will be trying to change my eating habits and exercise at least twice a day.

6. I need to clean my damn room.
 
Mr Kenobi said:
Hello class of 2018 hopefuls! I'm Kenobi, your non traditional SDN Jedi. I will be a MS1 this year and having just gone through a pretty successful cycle I figured I might be useful to some of you. I know I've been able to help a few of you already, but would be more than happy to help anyone else with questions they might have on the process.

Here are some words from the master to keep you motivated as you study for the MCAT and get ready to apply:

[YOUTUBE]BQ4yd2W50No[/YOUTUBE]



Good luck and may the force be with you...
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You're not the first Star Wars mascarader I've seen round these parts. You should talk with The Wookie.

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sutexas said:
So my application profile looks almost complete. I just got an MCAT score of 27 (8,9,10) and my gpa will be around 3.5c and 3.2s. Let's hope that is good enough to get me in somewhere this cycle.
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You should be successful with that score and GPA combo, as long as the rest of your app is okay and your interview skills are good. Good luck!
 
maybemed2013 said:
It feels weird to finally have the MCAT behind me.
I am now:

1. Trying to get my PS edited by a doctor that works at my uni med school.

2. Waiting to talk to the same doctor at my uni med school, to decide where I should apply. I probably will be applying to every D.O. school, no matter what he says. I really don't feel like taking the chance and applying M.D.

3. Studying for my CNA State Exam, I have a Home Heath Aide diploma and Med Tech certification but every place wants CNAs.

4. I want to take a make up course, so I can apply my own makeup for interviews, I usually get my makeup professionally done but money tight right now especially with app season coming.

5. I really need to lose weight, I will be trying to change my eating habits and exercise at least twice a day.

6. I need to clean my damn room.
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I say if you can afford it, at least apply to your state school and a few low tier MD. Even if it's a long shot, might as well try.

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maybemed2013 said:
It feels weird to finally have the MCAT behind me.
I am now:

1. Trying to get my PS edited by a doctor that works at my uni med school.

2. Waiting to talk to the same doctor at my uni med school, to decide where I should apply. I probably will be applying to every D.O. school, no matter what he says. I really don't feel like taking the chance and applying M.D.

3. Studying for my CNA State Exam, I have a Home Heath Aide diploma and Med Tech certification but every place wants CNAs.

4. I want to take a make up course, so I can apply my own makeup for interviews, I usually get my makeup professionally done but money tight right now especially with app season coming.

5. I really need to lose weight, I will be trying to change my eating habits and exercise at least twice a day.

6. I need to clean my damn room.
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Trust those stats. You will get into an MD program if you apply to enough schools. Better start prepping for an intense number of secondary essays. I applied to nearly 50 schools so I had about an essay everyday for about 2 months straight.
 
maybemed2013 said:
It feels weird to finally have the MCAT behind me.
I am now:

1. Trying to get my PS edited by a doctor that works at my uni med school.

2. Waiting to talk to the same doctor at my uni med school, to decide where I should apply. I probably will be applying to every D.O. school, no matter what he says. I really don't feel like taking the chance and applying M.D.

3. Studying for my CNA State Exam, I have a Home Heath Aide diploma and Med Tech certification but every place wants CNAs.

4. I want to take a make up course, so I can apply my own makeup for interviews, I usually get my makeup professionally done but money tight right now especially with app season coming.

5. I really need to lose weight, I will be trying to change my eating habits and exercise at least twice a day.

6. I need to clean my damn room.
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I think I read somewhere that you're an African American women (but apologizes if not); I think you have a good chance at historically black med schools.
 
Here, Here 🙂

Cali applicant, dream school WesternU or Touro OR Midwestern 😀


Cumulative GPA--3.45
SciGPA--3.5

MCAT---22/23/retake May 11.
Definitely an underdog.

I've had a lot of ups and downs, but also applying to a lot of SMP's. nice to see this thread 😀
 
Shinobiz11 said:
You're not the first Star Wars mascarader I've seen round these parts. You should talk with The Wookie.

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But I am the original. Besides, The Wookie was banned.
 
Ravizzle said:
I say if you can afford it, at least apply to your state school and a few low tier MD. Even if it's a long shot, might as well try.

Sent from my Galaxy S2
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I will try to but my finances are very low now, I just hope I can find a job as a CNA/HHA asap after I take the state board.

I don't even know if I can afford to go on interviews, I really wish the interviews could be done online for people who can not afford to travel.
 
lobo12 said:
I think I read somewhere that you're an African American women (but apologizes if not); I think you have a good chance at historically black med schools.
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I do not want to go to a HBCU.
 
maybemed2013 said:
I will try to but my finances are very low now, I just hope I can find a job as a CNA/HHA asap after I take the state board.

I don't even know if I can afford to go on interviews, I really wish the interviews could be done online for people who can not afford to travel.
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Money is very tight over here as well, but it was easy enough to plan ahead and pull out a private loan. In august I'll have $4000 set aside for the interview season. I'm planning on casting my net far and wide. :laugh:
 
maybemed2013 said:
It's my personal choice.
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Obviously its no ones business but ur own. It just would seem like ur limiting ur options to obtain an MD degree which could be beneficial to you in thde future.

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maybemed2013 said:
It's my personal choice.

But now I am thinking maybe I should, I need to find myself a husband.
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maybemed2013 said:
I am sorry, that you found it silly that I would choose my med school base on finding the husband but that my personal choice as well.
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I mean seeing as kenobi and I have made med school choices to better accomidate our respective spouses I think ur taking it a bit more seriously than intended

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maybemed2013 said:
I am sorry, that you found it silly that I would choose my med school base on finding the husband but that my personal choice as well.
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touchpause13 said:
I mean seeing as kenobi and I have made med school choices to better accomidate our respective spouses I think ur taking it a bit more seriously than intended

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Touchpause, I am reading it as: she wants to choose her med school based on which one will provide the best suitors for her.

If that is indeed the case, I find it beyond silly... "But that my personal choice".
 
Mr Kenobi said:
Touchpause, I am reading it as: she wants to choose her med school based on which one will provide the best suitors for her.

If that is indeed the case, I find it beyond silly... "But that my personal choice".
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Ohhh I see that now. I read that as if she had a SO at a historical black school, I realize I misread that

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NontradCA said:
How bout concentrating on learning what it is to be a good doctor while there?
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Please, if there is one thing I've learned, professional school is THE place to be to hook-up.
 
maybemed2013 said:
I really wish the interviews could be done online for people who can not afford to travel.
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I wish interviews could be online for everyone! I can afford it (within reason) but the extra few thousand was still annoying/upsetting to spend 👎 a drop in the pot for the next few years of our lives though i suppose...
 
DrMeows said:
I wish interviews could be online for everyone! I can afford it (within reason) but the extra few thousand was still annoying/upsetting to spend 👎 a drop in the pot for the next few years of our lives though i suppose...
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True and I like the idea that I wouldn't need to wear pants in the middle of an online interview

(not srs)
 
darklabel said:
True and I like the idea that I wouldn't need to wear pants in the middle of an online interview

(not srs)
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:laugh:

I mean pants-less interviews could be the new trend! 😉 In all serious though, I've done multiple Skype interviews for jobs and it actually was kind of cool. Then once accepted, people could choose to spend money if they want to actually visit the school. Just seems like it's financially a better solution to med school interviews!
 
DrMeows said:
:laugh:

I mean pants-less interviews could be the new trend! 😉 In all serious though, I've done multiple Skype interviews for jobs and it actually was kind of cool. Then once accepted, people could choose to spend money if they want to actually visit the school. Just seems like it's financially a better solution to med school interviews!
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the Carib schools have skype interviews
 
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