Hey Guys, So has anyone started applying for this program, it seems like a great way to get into med school without the glide year.
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I called them this morning and found out I am ineligible due to MCAT test dates. It really sucks because I would've loved to have taken a March or February MCAT but AAMC's first test date for the 2015 MCAT is April 16.
Yeah, i called them today and got voice mail a few times, but eventually was able to speak to someone. She said they accept 40 people per class, i think there is a minimum MCAT of 20 to be in the program and 23 to matriculate without having to retake it. She also mentioned 3 LORs (2 from science and 1 non-science) I forgot to ask about financial aid. Apps are due April 24, no rolling admissionsWhat is the minimum science and cumulative gpa and mcat required. Any information on how many apply and are accepted per class. How many letters of recommendation are needed. Thank you. I tried calling their office but every time I call I get their voice mail.
Also if anyone is interested in applying, sign up for a webinar. They are very informative and give you an application fee waiver for all the drexel programs you apply for (DPMS, IMS etc)
Has maintaining that 3.0 GPA been tough with the classes so far?Current Dpmser(almost done with the fall semester) and so far this program has been good, challenging but good. I'm track two so no experience about studying for the MCAT while taking classes but do know about juggling loads. I glad I did this program and any specific questions feel free to ask. Oh I got on the last day of interviews along with four out of seven people so not rolling at all.
Hey Naija pride...are you Igbo, Yoruba..etc? my best friends from school were Ghanaian and Nigerian, so I've been adopted into west African culture everything from fufu to the azonto .lol. I just had a question regarding the app to DPMS. I sent my app and received an email confirming receipt, but I have also sent over things like letters and transcripts will they notify us as they receive everything or just when we are complete? Also I checked back on my application portal and I cant see my submitted app to reference it, is this an error? I also see the program is for underrepresented minorities and disadvantaged, do you have to be both, or just one. I happen to be both, but I am wondering if I could introduce this program to a friend who is a URM, but not necessarily economically or socially disadvantaged?Current Dpmser(almost done with the fall semester) and so far this program has been good, challenging but good. I'm track two so no experience about studying for the MCAT while taking classes but do know about juggling loads. I glad I did this program and any specific questions feel free to ask. Oh I got on the last day of interviews along with four out of seven people so not rolling at all.
After crying uncontrollably for days, I have come to terms with reality and looking into programs of this nature. Has anyone submitted their app yet? Are they interviewing yet?
Current Dpmser(almost done with the fall semester) and so far this program has been good, challenging but good. I'm track two so no experience about studying for the MCAT while taking classes but do know about juggling loads. I glad I did this program and any specific questions feel free to ask. Oh I got on the last day of interviews along with four out of seven people so not rolling at all.
Faculty was pretty available if you found their office in queen lane( in fact the anatomy teacher is lroviding extra reviews for DPMS program kids and adjustments on the first test for track one kids taking the MCAT this month). Biggest gripe is financial aid that took so to get settle. Application questions is ok except for right before the deadline but I have heard of a problem with some organization. Ok for DPMS specific since you can ONLY APPLY TO DREXEL THE YEAR YOU'RE IN THE PROGRAM WITHOUT GETTING KICKED OUT the application didnt need help you literally just copy/paste DPMS application in AMCAS make sure it transfer well in the secondary and on your merry way. I think that DPMS (unlike the other post bacc programs at drexel) are less take my money please in my own opinion. Actually most on my problems with the program have been with dealing with the other post baccs students who have an inch to scratch and the fact ghat the calander isnt updated early enough. It is what it is but still one the few programs for automatic admission if you fulfill the requirements. Now if you don't get to dpms but offered a spot in another post bacc ill think long and hard about taking that
No problem overall I like this program my fellow students in the program are cool for the most part and if I went back in time and had to choose a post bacc program again I would choose this one
I didn't do the Drexel program. I did the Georgetown GEMS program (somewhat similar) but I do know someone who did the Drexel one and was accepted. Any questions about the GEMS program, please feel free to emailAre there any current/former DPMS students willing to share their experience about the program?
Though if they change the curriculum to include summer classes for actual grades then early June