Military Veterans!

[GreenBlade]

I just got out of the Army after five and a half years of nonsense. I was wondering how many of you got out, completed undergrad, applied and got accepted into medical school?
I would also like to know your numbers (MCAT, sGPA, cGPA).

Thanks

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[Atticum]

Hey GreenBlade. First, good luck to you.

My story isn't typical for a veteran... I got a Bachelor of Arts from a top 20 school. My gpa was atrocious... we're talking 2.5 range. A year after I graduated from that college the end I enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve. I've been in an infantry company for 4 and a half years.

I spent the last two years knocking out my science prereqs. I ended up getting a BS in chemistry with a 4.0 gpa, but that only brought me up to a cumulative 3.0 gpa. My MCAT was a 37

So far I've had two acceptance and have cancelled four interviews. It feels great.

You probably dont need to do nearly as well on the MCAT as I felt I needed to do... that 2.5gpa has been a shadow haunting me these last two years.

 

[xffan624]

I just got out of the Army after five and a half years of nonsense. I was wondering how many of you got out, completed undergrad, applied and got accepted into medical school?
I would also like to know your numbers (MCAT, sGPA, cGPA).

Thanks

Like Atticum, I went to a top 20 UG. Came out with a 3.3 GPA and 3.0 sGPA. Had a 33 MCAT, but didn't get in. Went to grad school (MSPH), and then decided to join the Army. Took a direct commission into the AMEDD. Spent 5 1/2 years in and reapplied to medical school. Retook the MCAT and got a 34.

Currently in my first year, and enjoying it!

 

[GreenBlade]

Hey GreenBlade. First, good luck to you.

My story isn't typical for a veteran... I got a Bachelor of Arts from a top 20 school. My gpa was atrocious... we're talking 2.5 range. A year after I graduated from that college the end I enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve. I've been in an infantry company for 4 and a half years.

I spent the last two years knocking out my science prereqs. I ended up getting a BS in chemistry with a 4.0 gpa, but that only brought me up to a cumulative 3.0 gpa. My MCAT was a 37

So far I've had two acceptance and have cancelled four interviews. It feels great.

You probably dont need to do nearly as well on the MCAT as I felt I needed to do... that 2.5gpa has been a shadow haunting me these last two years.

Impressive MCAT score.

 

[Salsa-Hamburgers]

Yo Greenblade,

You starting college or did you already have some credits on you before we all went on our Adventures-Requiring-MEDIC!-Yells?

 

[GreenBlade]

Yo Greenblade,

You starting college or did you already have some credits on you before we all went on our Adventures-Requiring-MEDIC!-Yells?

I am about to finish an AS at a local CC. I only have physics II, o chem II, biochem, stats, psychology, and another bio course to meet all the requirements for any medical school in Texas. 4.0 GPA.

 

[Lil Mick]

UN, then Air Force (total 7 years). Had classes from various universities depending on where I was located at the time and some on-line classwork. I finished with a 3.9 cgpa, 3.9 sgpa, and 34S MCAT and applied MD/PhD at a mix of programs (18 in total). I had 10 interview offers, attended 8, and was accepted at 5. It's been a journey, but it's definitely possible

 

[alpinism]

I just got out of the Army after five and a half years of nonsense. I was wondering how many of you got out, completed undergrad, applied and got accepted into medical school?
I would also like to know your numbers (MCAT, sGPA, cGPA).

Thanks

Heh sounds about right.

4yrs AF flight medic, 3yrs city firefighter/medic, did my AS while enlisted (CCAF had to be done all P/F = 0.00 GPA), got out finished my BS, did a 2yr post bacc for the pre-reqs and upper level sciences, did a MS and some research, then applied.

Ended up with a low 30s MCAT, close to a 3.6 and 3.8 cGPA/sGPA, and almost a 4.0 gGPA.

Basically average stats.

Had a ton of leadership, community service, athletics, and other unique ECs.

Applied all over the US to about 20 schools. Got into 6 schools with a couple of scholarships, turned down a bunch of interviews.

Get a solid MCAT score (28+) and you should be in great shape, especially since you live in Texas.

Good Luck!

 

[Derpz]

Any idea where you're going to pursue your bachelors? I'm a vet that has worked my way into a top 10 undergrad. If you have any questions about the transfer process feel free to PM me. You'd be shocked at the options on the table as a Vet transfer w/a 4.0

 

[GreenBlade]

Any idea where you're going to pursue your bachelors? I'm a vet that has worked my way into a top 10 undergrad. If you have any questions about the transfer process feel free to PM me. You'd be shocked at the options on the table as a Vet transfer w/a 4.0

I am going to UTSA (UG). My wife works here and we really cannot move. Not interested in UIW or Wayland Baptist (private schools).