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Earlier information shared by members
Hello, and welcome to the What Are My Chances (WAMC) forum.
The purpose of this forum is to
Post only what you are comfortable making public. Leave out your name, contact details, exact workplace, patient information, and details that could identify someone else. Use general descriptions for schools, jobs, and experiences when possible.
You may ask people not to quote your post, but that cannot guarantee anonymity or removal of copies. If you need help with a privacy concern, use Report or contact the moderation team. Do not assume a moderator can post anonymously for you or remove every copy.
General conduct
How to format your WAMC thread
Suggested information to include when creating a WAMC thread are as follows:
Other miscellaneous tips
Read the privacy reminder before sharing your profile. The video explains ways to use this forum, and the charts are older SDN data rather than a prediction of any applicant's outcome.
Earlier information shared by members
Hello, and welcome to the What Are My Chances (WAMC) forum.
The purpose of this forum is to
- Post threads about your chances of acceptance to MD and/or DO schools
- Have your school list critiqued and modified by other members of SDN
- Determine how to strengthen your current application
- Please DO NOT call out specific users in the title of your thread
- Please include the word "Texas", "Canadian", or "International" in your thread title if you are a resident of Texas, Canada, or another non-US country in order to attract users with experience advising applicants in your situation
Post only what you are comfortable making public. Leave out your name, contact details, exact workplace, patient information, and details that could identify someone else. Use general descriptions for schools, jobs, and experiences when possible.
You may ask people not to quote your post, but that cannot guarantee anonymity or removal of copies. If you need help with a privacy concern, use Report or contact the moderation team. Do not assume a moderator can post anonymously for you or remove every copy.
General conduct
- The WAMC forum is designed to facilitate a collaborative environment in which members share constructive criticism and offer sincere yet tactful feedback to other members. It is not intended for discussions regarding affirmative action, allopathic vs. osteopathic medical schools, or other inflammatory topics.
- Please be aware that condescension or personal attacks will not be tolerated. Users who choose to behave in this way will be disciplined accordingly. Be sure to always follow Rule #2 from the SDN Terms of Service: "Be courteous and contribute positively. If you’re not contributing to the forums in a positive manner, you may receive a warning or have your account temporarily or permanently closed."
- If you see a post that breaks any rules, please use the "Report" button at the bottom of the post to alert forum moderators
How to format your WAMC thread
Suggested information to include when creating a WAMC thread are as follows:
- cGPA and sGPA as calculated by AMCAS or AACOMAS
- MCAT score(s) and breakdown. Include all (non-voided) attempts.
- State of residence or country of citizenship (if non-US)
- Any background or life experience you choose to share because it helps explain your goals or circumstances. This is optional.
- Undergraduate institution or category
- Clinical experience (volunteer and non-volunteer)
- Research experience and productivity
- Shadowing experience and specialties represented
- Non-clinical volunteering
- Other extracurricular activities (including athletics, military service, gap year activities, leadership, teaching, etc)
- Relevant honors or awards
- Anything else not listed you think might be important
Other miscellaneous tips
- It is very difficult to judge your chances or recommend schools without an MCAT score. If you do not have an MCAT score, please at least include any practice MCAT scores you have received (median and range are both useful). If you have not taken the MCAT or any practice tests, consider holding off on posting a WAMC thread until you have your scores back.
- Remember that the more information you can provide, the more specific the advice other members can give you. Be as precise and comprehensive as possible for optimal results.
- Do your own research as well. If someone's advice seems off, check into it yourself and see what you can find. Remember that users here are posting of their own accord and the accuracy of advice cannot be guaranteed.
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