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Stats:
Cum. Undergrad. GPA: 3.14
Major: Psychology, Minors in Biology, Chemistry
BCPM: 2.9
Standardized tests: Have NOT taken MCAT yet. SAT: 1460 (730-M, 730-V)
As an undergrad, I participated in tons of extra-curricular, leadership, & research activities, and (stupidly) didn't focus on my academics. In my junior year, I was burnt out and decided to get off the pre-med track for a while. I didn't finish my pre-med reqs (Physics II, biochemistry) or take the MCAT.
I knew I wanted to go to graduate or professional school, but wasn't sure where I wanted to go. I was accepted into Teach For America, so I decided to do that. This June, my two-year commitment will be up. Working as a special education teacher in a low-income school has been insane, but it's also been a really valuable experience. I have been exposed to various disabilities and mental health issues on a daily basis. Although I love working with the students, I realized that I want to continue helping them from a medical/psychiatric standpoint rather than an educational one.
Other Relevant Factors:
-Lots of research exp. - biology, psych., communication disorders
-A little volunteering exp. - hospitals
-will receive Master's in Special Education in May '09, currently writing a research article intended for publication
Here's my issue: As I'm checking out all the post-bacc programs, I'm not sure where I should apply. Since I'm missing half a year of Physics and haven't taken Biochem (or the MCAT), it seems like I'm not qualified for SMPs like Penn's Special Sciences program. At the same time, I'm not eligible for post-bacc programs for people who have never taken pre-med requirements. Any advice on where I should apply? Or should I just work in research and take the courses I need to take on my own?
The reason I was hoping to apply to a post-bacc program was to avoid the glide year, but I realize with my stats that this plan may simply be wishful thinking. Any thoughts/advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for reading!
Cum. Undergrad. GPA: 3.14
Major: Psychology, Minors in Biology, Chemistry
BCPM: 2.9
Standardized tests: Have NOT taken MCAT yet. SAT: 1460 (730-M, 730-V)
As an undergrad, I participated in tons of extra-curricular, leadership, & research activities, and (stupidly) didn't focus on my academics. In my junior year, I was burnt out and decided to get off the pre-med track for a while. I didn't finish my pre-med reqs (Physics II, biochemistry) or take the MCAT.
I knew I wanted to go to graduate or professional school, but wasn't sure where I wanted to go. I was accepted into Teach For America, so I decided to do that. This June, my two-year commitment will be up. Working as a special education teacher in a low-income school has been insane, but it's also been a really valuable experience. I have been exposed to various disabilities and mental health issues on a daily basis. Although I love working with the students, I realized that I want to continue helping them from a medical/psychiatric standpoint rather than an educational one.
Other Relevant Factors:
-Lots of research exp. - biology, psych., communication disorders
-A little volunteering exp. - hospitals
-will receive Master's in Special Education in May '09, currently writing a research article intended for publication
Here's my issue: As I'm checking out all the post-bacc programs, I'm not sure where I should apply. Since I'm missing half a year of Physics and haven't taken Biochem (or the MCAT), it seems like I'm not qualified for SMPs like Penn's Special Sciences program. At the same time, I'm not eligible for post-bacc programs for people who have never taken pre-med requirements. Any advice on where I should apply? Or should I just work in research and take the courses I need to take on my own?
The reason I was hoping to apply to a post-bacc program was to avoid the glide year, but I realize with my stats that this plan may simply be wishful thinking. Any thoughts/advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for reading!
