Nontraditional, Caribbean Med School (AUC) or Law School?

[shawnroche]

Hello, please don't just reply IMG bad. I am aware, there is no IMG I would consider except for AUC as the class sizes are not insane and they seem to accept candidates who have a decent chance of succeeding and don't see us as a walking dollar sign (compared to the others, they obviously still do)

I graduated college in 2019, i have a biology degree. I have 2 years of extensive research experience doing TBI and AD research. I left because giving mice concussions made me sad. lol I did NOT want a PhD in neuroscience so it was time to look elsewhere. I am currently a legal assistant and like it alot. I take my LSAT in october and I am testing in the 70-80th percentile. MUCH better than my MCAT.

My ability to learn and study have improved greatly since college, mainly due to reading. I had to read a ton once I started working in the lab. There is some extenuating circumstances to explain my 3.0 GPA, Fiancé had symptoms that mirrored cancer, spent the entire semester, year really, taking her from specialist to specialist only to have everything come up inconclusive and be directed to the next doctor or diagnostic test. Ultimately, she does not have cancer, thank God, but something else that impacted us, not sure she wants me spilling the intimate details here. But things took a toll, I did not do what I needed to ultimately and my grades DRASTICALLY suffered that year. No grade forgiveness so i worked my ass off the remaining undergrad, my GPA skyrocketed (semester GPA not overall) and I was able to just get it to a 3.0 when I graduated.

I honestly did not study for the MCAT, no excuse. Just stupidity. I got a 492. Just based on that alone I know just like 3 months of studying could realistically get that to a 500ish, but I am not sure I would realistically even be able to get into a DO school; it is asinine how competitive this is when we are facing a physician shortage. (no i am not saying everyone should get in or that I deserve to)

Anyways, I enjoy law, it is interesting and takes a ton of critical thinking and believe I could build a career here. My parents are real estate agents and really want me to join their firm as a real estate attorney. That field sounds so freaking boring, I would want to do IP law/Big Business/Medical Malpractice, as does being a doctor, which is my clear cut number 1, my CARS section was my only good one lol. My question is, should I apply for and attend AUC if accepted knowing that it is realistically my only option for medical school or go to a good law school instead?

orrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr should i give more time and retake the mcat in spring 2024 while anticipating a Fall 2024 law school matriculation?

If you want more context or have any questions please ask, I appreciate responses that don't involve insulting me.

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[voxveritatisetlucis]

Neither. Do tech, oil rig work, or trucking

Law is only worth it if you get into a top 14 law school

 

[shawnroche]

Neither. Do tech, oil rig work, or trucking

Law is only worth it if you get into a top 14 law school

Tech is saturated as hell with all the big tech layoffs, I like my life and have a family, not doing those jobs.

I live in Florida, Stetson is outside the top 100 and is well regarded here. 100-150k in debt but easy forecast to make 80-120k very quickly after graduation. Top 14 is only needed if you want to go to a big business firm and you cannot pay me enough to move to NYC, Chicago or any other major city. not to mention I am not getting a 170 as is so; not to mention I already have a job lined up if I were to pursue Real Estate Law.

I appreciate the response, comp sci would be interesting. Software design/Game Design would be fun. I want to design an 8 bit platformer but honestly I could probably do that as a weekend project over a year using chat gpt. I dont think theyre for me, I would need another undergrad and would probably take another 3 years.

 

[Pungus]

Hello, please don't just reply IMG bad. I am aware, there is no IMG I would consider except for AUC as the class sizes are not insane and they seem to accept candidates who have a decent chance of succeeding and don't see us as a walking dollar sign (compared to the others, they obviously still do)

I graduated college in 2019, i have a biology degree. I have 2 years of extensive research experience doing TBI and AD research. I left because giving mice concussions made me sad. lol I did NOT want a PhD in neuroscience so it was time to look elsewhere. I am currently a legal assistant and like it alot. I take my LSAT in october and I am testing in the 70-80th percentile. MUCH better than my MCAT.

My ability to learn and study have improved greatly since college, mainly due to reading. I had to read a ton once I started working in the lab. There is some extenuating circumstances to explain my 3.0 GPA, Fiancé had symptoms that mirrored cancer, spent the entire semester, year really, taking her from specialist to specialist only to have everything come up inconclusive and be directed to the next doctor or diagnostic test. Ultimately, she does not have cancer, thank God, but something else that impacted us, not sure she wants me spilling the intimate details here. But things took a toll, I did not do what I needed to ultimately and my grades DRASTICALLY suffered that year. No grade forgiveness so i worked my ass off the remaining undergrad, my GPA skyrocketed (semester GPA not overall) and I was able to just get it to a 3.0 when I graduated.

I honestly did not study for the MCAT, no excuse. Just stupidity. I got a 492. Just based on that alone I know just like 3 months of studying could realistically get that to a 500ish, but I am not sure I would realistically even be able to get into a DO school; it is asinine how competitive this is when we are facing a physician shortage. (no i am not saying everyone should get in or that I deserve to)

Anyways, I enjoy law, it is interesting and takes a ton of critical thinking and believe I could build a career here. My parents are real estate agents and really want me to join their firm as a real estate attorney. That field sounds so freaking boring, I would want to do IP law/Big Business/Medical Malpractice, as does being a doctor, which is my clear cut number 1, my CARS section was my only good one lol. My question is, should I apply for and attend AUC if accepted knowing that it is realistically my only option for medical school or go to a good law school instead?

orrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr should i give more time and retake the mcat in spring 2024 while anticipating a Fall 2024 law school matriculation?

If you want more context or have any questions please ask, I appreciate responses that don't involve insulting me.

Why would you full send on an insane long shot at AUC when you clearly care more about law than medicine? Everything you talk about here is about how you love law and want to do that. I really don't think there's any way you have a good time (especially Carrribean) if you don't care about it. The financial payoff for med school is great and all, but there's a lot of hard times between here and attending salary, and dollar signs aren't going to pull you through 4 years of med school and 2-4 years of residency if you're not truly passionate about it.

You're clearly excited about law school. You say you could build a career in law. Do that!!!

Also, you should change your account name to not be your real name.

 

[gyngyn]

Law

 

[gyngyn]

AUC or Law School?

Hello, please don't just reply IMG bad. I am aware, there is no IMG I would consider except for AUC as the class sizes are not insane and they seem to accept candidates who have a decent chance of succeeding and don't see us as a walking dollar sign (compared to the others, they obviously still...

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