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I know there is an MCAT thread with the same title, but are there any pre-pods on here that are registered for that day?
Eww, so will your whole summer be shot studying for it then? I really wanted to take it on May 30th, but it isn't offered in the Midwest that day.....
Hey guys, Im new to this side of the forums. Recently changed my career path to Podiatry. Wanted to be an Orthopedist for the longest, but found the lifestyle of a Podiatrist more appealing (time for family, but still exposed to many aspects of medicine including ortho 🙂 ). With that said, I too will be taking the June 21st mcat! (took it previously, but didnt do so well :\) However, I have been finding it hard to find time to study, anyone else working full time, full time student, shadowing, research, and studying for mcat???? How long are you all devoting to study for the exams??!?!?! Im really excited! Also, what schools are you all considering?
I plan to study May 9th, M-Saturday for 4-5 hours a day. So that's about 135 hours. To get a good score, I should study way more than that, but I'll be happy with ~25 so I really don't plan on hitting the books all that hard.
Right now I'm thinking: DMU, AZPOD, NYCPM, OCPM, and Scholl. But, there's a few more months until the cycle opens so my list will probably evolve by then. You?
I will study MCAT for 5 hrs/day beginning June 1st, hopefully that's enough time for me to get prepared by July 14th. I feel like that I need some discipline, otherwise just reading the books is not sufficient. I will be applying to Western, DMU, AZPOD, Scholl and Temple. Western is my top choice for now since I live 15 minutes away from the campus. I will just go where's the cheapest for me and offering a good education as well. In that sense Western and DMU are my top choices.
Doing fulltime job/research and studying MCAT can be done, however you will get burned out pretty soon. I am just doing some volunteer research now so the hours are flexible. It all depends on how desperate you are for money and what priority you place first.
I definitely agree with you. I just have to follow a set schedule and I think Ill be fine. Im also applying to Western. It seems like a great program-even tho I hear the curriculum is ridiculously hard- and its in a great location🙂 However, CA is out of state for me, so Ill probably going to be paying a pretty penny. I am looking to do the HPSP scholarship, so if accepted that'll be one less thing to worry about!
I know there's some wisdom in visiting a variety of places and getting the vibes, but I would strongly discourage anyone with reasonable stats who applies early from applying to a ton of places just to be sure they "get an interview somewhere" or "get in somewhere". I would advise only applying to schools you would actually want to attend or cities you would actually want to live in. Unless there's a grievous red flag you will get interviews everywhere you apply and more than likely acceptances there if you put on a tie and a smile and can answer "why do you want to be a podiatrist".
Anyway - just wanted to butt in and toss that out there. Perhaps ya'll are legitimately interested in finding out about all those schools, but interviewing is expensive and if you can save yourself some money in the application process not applying at places you don't want to attend then I would advise it.
I definitely agree with you. I just have to follow a set schedule and I think Ill be fine. Im also applying to Western. It seems like a great program-even tho I hear the curriculum is ridiculously hard- and its in a great location🙂 However, CA is out of state for me, so Ill probably going to be paying a pretty penny. I am looking to do the HPSP scholarship, so if accepted that'll be one less thing to worry about!
The army has one pod residency at Ft Braggs, but the HPSP podiatry is only available through the Navy. So, realistically you can do a civilian residency if you choose to.
Umm...I will give a second thought on the HPSP thing. Assume you did really go to Western, or any school in the country where you will work hard and excel, I don't think it's worth it to save the money in the short term and give up your long term career. Keep in mind that podiatry is a career that involves various aspects of medicine, and being in the military and stuck with their residency will take some fun out of that, meaning you won't be able to expose to the many areas of podiatry that you otherwise would if doing a civilian residency. I am not so sure if the military has their own residency though, perhaps you can do a civilian residency? But either way the point is made: your choices will be limited if you decide to enter the military route.
Yea I definitely see what your saying. I've been doing a lot of research/thinking and my biggest problem is the pay. In the military, Pods only make 70k-I can make so much more after residency and gaining a position in the civilian sector! However, I'm thinking, wouldnt I break even eventually? Say for instance I graduate from Podiatry school with ~$160,000 (possibly more) worth of loans, gain a position making ~$120,000 (possibly more or even less) right out of residency, after taxes I'd bring home ~$100,000/yr, then have to pay back loans, living expenses, insurance, car note, etc.wouldnt I making $70,000 anyway? Military covers everything else-tuition, housing, insurance, etc. I could do a civilian residency and then pay back my time to the military (~4 years) or do a military residency (without reaping their benefits) and time would be paid. One thing I do like about the military is the diversity-cases, ppl, etc. Im still thinking tho....Does this make sense? Could you elaborate a little more on how the cases would be limited???
I take my MCAT in two days, lol
I take my MCAT in two days, lol
Changed to July, studying all day everyday right now. It sucks.
You shooting for a forty?!? Lol.
But seriously, I never know if i should really hardcore study, or it's not a big deal... Every practice test I've taken it's been a few points above pod school acceptance avg, so I don't know if I should try really hard and try to get in the thirties to "see how well I can do" or if I should just be cool with a 26 that will get me in and not stress about it....
Anyone's thoughts?
You shooting for a forty?!? Lol.
But seriously, I never know if i should really hardcore study, or it's not a big deal... Every practice test I've taken it's been a few points above pod school acceptance avg, so I don't know if I should try really hard and try to get in the thirties to "see how well I can do" or if I should just be cool with a 26 that will get me in and not stress about it....
Anyone's thoughts?
See, you underestimate what the divine actually is. If for lack of a better word, it wanted, it could change my score at any time even after it was graded. It just needs enough persuasion. Thats where you all come in!A little late for praying, your score is already calculated, not even the divine can alter that!!😉 Try to be busy tomorrow and don't check your mcat account every 5 minutes like I did...
Go all out on that thing so you can have peace of mind!
See, you underestimate what the divine actually is. If for lack of a better word, it wanted, it could change my score at any time even after it was graded. It just needs enough persuasion. Thats where you all come in!
Oh, yea about refreshing my page every 5 minutes. I am going to do it. lol
See, you underestimate what the divine actually is. If for lack of a better word, it wanted, it could change my score at any time even after it was graded. It just needs enough persuasion. Thats where you all come in!
Oh, yea about refreshing my page every 5 minutes. I am going to do it. lol
Your scores are released today, no? Let us know how you do! Good luck!
Good luck to all you 6-21ers. Ill let the pod people know how I do.
Shooting for 28 feeling < 26. The test was hard no if ands or buts about it. I do feel that if I score at least a 25 I should be good. If not then I will retake it!👎crossin my fingers for you bro, not to jinx you but what score are you shootin for and what do you feel like you got(I understand if you dont want to answer this lol).