Day 66 of 862

[ntds]

Late 40s dinosaur here.

I officially started my premed journey 66 days ago.

I kicked off my DIY post bacc journey with sociology and stats. Received an A in both.

I’m taking chem 1 and trigonometry this summer.

It’s going to be an uphill battle, as I’ve so many college credits my cGPA is handcuffed at 2.9, but hope to crack 3.4 sGPA.

I plan to start my ECs soon.

Any tips much appreciated.

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[Sandman23]

Set goals to determine progress. Seems like you’ve already got that going with 862 days planned in the journey

You thinking MD? DO? Both? When’s your expected application year? What ECs are you gonna specifically do?

 

[gyngyn]

I’m taking chem 1 and trigonometry this summer.

Stats is a better choice.

 

[ntds]

Set goals to determine progress. Seems like you’ve already got that going with 862 days planned in the journey

You thinking MD? DO? Both? When’s your expected application year? What ECs are you gonna specifically do?

My plan is to complete all coursework and MCAT by the end of 2025 and apply late in cycle (January 2026). I realize this is not optimal. So my focus will primarily be DO schools.

As far as ECs, I am thinking pallative, community hospital, crisis hotline, shadow PC, EM, Psy. Non-clinical thinking halfway houses, prisoners or community outreach program.

If time permits, I would like to do some research that aligns with my career goals.

 

[ntds]

Stats is a better choice.

Stats was fun for sure. Have to take trigonometry as a prerequisitete for Physics.

 

[ntds]

Day 75

 

[gyngyn]

Have to take trigonometry as a prerequisitete for Physics.

Not Algebra?

 

[Lilobby]

How did you calculate your last day?

 

[ntds]

Not Algebra?

Have college Algebra. I guess the college wants both, since Algebra is a prerequisite for Physics.

 

[ntds]

How did you calculate your last day?

Estimated first day of medical school.

I have my courses all mapped out for next two years.

 

[Lilobby]

Estimated first day of medical school.

I have my courses all mapped out for next two years.

I love that! Best of luck to you!

 

[Sed8&Intub8]

Bookmarked

 

[ntds]

Day 159

Quick update:

A in both Chem 1 and Trig.

This semester I am taking Bio 1, Chem 2 and Phy 1 + labs.

Everything is moving super fast!

 

[NonTradGladTrad]

I've got no tips. Just want to say I'm rooting for your success. I'm only 34 and trying, so seeing others older than me chasing a dream helps me to not feel crazy for wanting to chase mine.

Good on you!

 

[Lilobby]

Day 159

Quick update:

A in both Chem 1 and Trig.

This semester I am taking Bio 1, Chem 2 and Phy 1 + labs.

Everything is moving super fast!

We're in similar classes this semester. I'm doing Chem 2, Bio 2, and Physics 1

 

[skim3516]

So inspiring! I am a 30 year old trying to finish up the million pre-reqs It's a lot!!! I dread taking physics...