How are my chances

[baseball1986]

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Hey guys I'll be applying for next years class and wanted to know what you thought my chances were. I have a 3.35 overall GPA, and a 2.9 science GPA. I scored a 28 on the MCAT and wanted to know my chances of getting in to Pod school. I'm from Arizona and would love to go back there, but I'm pretty opened to going anywhere, I just want to get in. If you could let me know what you think my chances are that would be a great help, thanks guys!

 

[baseball1986]

Everyone keeps telling me that I need a 3.0 science GPA, even with my 2.9 science being a little bit lower, you think I'll be ok? It just makes me nervous

 

[Andros84]

I'm confused. Why are you planning to take a Kaplan Prep course then? Also, why are you asking when you need to take the MCAT in this post? - http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=800961 If you really got a 28, then that's awesome. Although the national average is about 22, it depends on the applicant pool per application cycle. I've read it can vary by more than you think. Some cycles may be more competitive than others. For example, Scholl, I think last year but don't quote me, had an average matriculant MCAT of 25. However, the year before that was around 22, I think.

 

[RATM2010]

Noone applying to pod school with a 28 is planning on taking the kaplan course. Either you are using pod as a backup to md or .....looks like someone got caught in the dreaded mcat lie...... 😡

 

[medordent]

hello. I got a single digit on my MCAT... any school that accepts or heard of anyone getinto school with single digit?

 

[josebiwasabi]

a single digit MCAT will not get you into ANY med or pod school. sorry.

 

[Podiatry1]

hello. I got a single digit on my MCAT... any school that accepts or heard of anyone getinto school with single digit?

Stuff happens. Ppl get anxious during the exam or don't study enough.

You need to take it again. If a pod school accepted someone with a single digit score it would be a disgrace to the profession.

Temple accepts GRE. If your stats are good and your issue is you do not have enough time to study, take the GRE which is considerably easier than the MCAT.

 

[dyk343]

I think he means a single digit in one section? As in a "9" in biology?

That or he is (likely) trolling.

 

[PodunkUDPM]

I think he means a single digit in one section? As in a "9" in biology?

That or he is (likely) trolling.

nah, he said he scored a 6 total

 

[Popat Lal]

what is this 'trolling.'??????????? they use this tern a lot.

 

[dyk343]

what is this 'trolling.'??????????? they use this tern a lot.

Purposely trying to cause a stir/knowingly writing misleading information (can I get in with a single digit MCAT)/anything to get a rise out of a crowd

 

[Podiatry1]

nah, he said he scored a 6 total

That thread said that the 6 was on a AAMC practice test. Not sure if this guy has even taken the exam? All of his previous posts on SDN were in a ton of random forums doesnt seem like he really knows what health profession he is interested in.

 

[RATM2010]

That thread said that the 6 was on a AAMC practice test. Not sure if this guy has even taken the exam? All of his previous posts on SDN were in a ton of random forums doesnt seem like he really knows what health profession he is interested in.

I'm sorry but a 6 total is impossible. i know this really dumb girl who wanted to take one of my practive tests. She never even studied 1 day. She has not taken bio II, OC II, or physics I/II. Her total w/o any prep was a 11. She scores a 2 in PS, a 4 in BS, and 5 in verbal. How can anyone study and score a 6.

 

[npat239]

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[skyboy99]

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=825352

 

[RATM2010]

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=825352

Do not read this link. It is complete garbage and skyboy is a troll.

 

[MaxillofacialMN]

Thanks Ankle Breaker! really appreciate the feedback! Do you (or anyone else) know about what the schools are best in their dual degree programs? I know a lot of them offer the DPM/MPH but is there any that are particularly better then another. Thanks!

I can't speak about any of the schools but DMU, but they seem to have a good program. From my understanding, you would take all of your MPH classes at night/weekends so your social/personal life would suck while you're dual enrolled. I can understand the want to do a MPH (I am also considering this with my DPM degree), but at DMU they said many DPMs don't do that program, and that the Master of Healthcare Admin is much more popular. Just something to think about.

Also, I would be less concerned about "which program" is better for your MPH degree - that should be auxiliary to your DPM. Chose a school that offers what you want in terms of podiatry. Don't chose it because of the MPH program. (obviously that could still be a factor though...)

 

[RATM2010]

What is the need to get a MPH? Why? How does this outweigh the obvious distraction from learning how to do your future job, podiatry. I'm not bashing. I'm just curious why you would do this when you are already taking >20 credits a semester in pod classes. I know of US international med students (Non US gvernment loan options like AUA/St.J) doing this, but it is only so they can get loans from that US school to pay for their medical education. Podiatry gives all you need in loans so why risk this option?