What Are My Chances: WAMC Podiatry

[skim25]

1. Des Moines, Kent, NY, Temple and Rosalind
2. cGPA: 3.67/sGPA: 3.49
3. MCAT Score: 487 (took it in 05/2016)
4. Just started shadowing one and should be able to get some hours and a letter before applying.
5. Worked as a scribe and have over 500 hours of clinical experience in 5 different specialties. Now working as a lab technician.
6. Total of 100 hours from hospital (both in the floor and ER) and hours from food and blood bank.

I know my MCAT scores are really low and its been really stressing me. I plan on applying 2017 cycle. Do I have any chances with that MCAT score or should I just retake it while there is some time.

Everything is great except your MCAT score and that will hold you back. I would suggest retaking it and try to aim at least 490+ (try to aim for the highest score you can achieve though). Some of the schools have cut-off points ( I believe CSPM has minimum 490 score required for an interview), so you might receive auto-rejections.

Based on my experience applying, schools look at your GPA and MCAT first. I was rejected right off the bat with my low score. All the other schools put me on hold. Once I received my new score, I immediately got my interviews. You could apply with what you have and might have slim chance of getting an interview/acceptance. I've seen some people on here getting in with low scores, but those are rare occurrences.

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[pringle]

Thank you very much for the advice guys. I am definitely considering retaking it by the summer. It never stops being stressful does it.
Any advice for the exam itself? It's a beast!

 

[Weirdy]

Thank you very much for the advice guys. I am definitely considering retaking it by the summer. It never stops being stressful does it.
Any advice for the exam itself? It's a beast!

Advice I personally found worked for me:

1. Think of it as taking 4 different exams in one day. Pace yourself. Take it 1 section at a time 1 day at a time 1 hour at a time. If you think of the big picture it will overwhelm you. Small consistent steps.

2. Play to your strengths, then get even better at them. Bolster your weaknesses until its passable. I sucked at physical sciences but blew out CARS. Never ignore your weaknesses. Review it even if you hate it. Take pride in the points you get right. Do not underestimate Soci/Psych section.

3. My study time was within the course of 4-5 weeks max. No prep 487 --- 493 (PR winter hell) --- 496 (4 weeks summer self study). Any longer I felt like I was being lazy and finding things to occupy that time instead of making as much progress as possible within time allotted. While my Bio + Phys Sci went up, my Soci/Psych went down on that last attempt.

4. Practice practice practice. Do practice problems. Go over the ones you got right and wrong. Learn while you go over them. Better than staring at a text book/notes for 3 hours and nothing getting through.

5. I studied in blocks of 1.15 hrs, with actual work time around 45min straight hardcore. Learn to study in hour blocks. It'll get your body/mind used to being focused for that long and will increase your stamina for actual section times.

6. Do full length practice exams but don't overkill yourself. Time full lengths so that you have space to go over all right/wrong answers and learn while you go over them. No point in taking one then ignoring it for the rest of the week just to get a number.

7. Keep meals light. Fruit, yogurt, sandwich, snacks. Heavy carbs you will crash. I sipped coffee in the morning to wake up a bit. Chugging the whole thing made me hyper followed by a crash.

8. For the love of God, take care of your body and social life. It will not kill you to do aerobic for 30 min at least 50% vmax every day. As many students on here have said, if you're studying 10 hours a day and have no time for anything else, you're doing it wrong.

There's also a massive MCAT prep thread in Pre-Allo I believe.

 

[pringle]

Advice I personally found worked for me:

1. Think of it as taking 4 different exams in one day. Pace yourself. Take it 1 section at a time 1 day at a time 1 hour at a time. If you think of the big picture it will overwhelm you. Small consistent steps.

2. Play to your strengths, then get even better at them. Bolster your weaknesses until its passable. I sucked at physical sciences but blew out CARS. Never ignore your weaknesses. Review it even if you hate it. Take pride in the points you get right. Do not underestimate Soci/Psych section.

3. My study time was within the course of 4-5 weeks max. No prep 487 --- 493 (PR winter hell) --- 496 (4 weeks summer self study). Any longer I felt like I was being lazy and finding things to occupy that time instead of making as much progress as possible within time allotted. While my Bio + Phys Sci went up, my Soci/Psych went down on that last attempt.

4. Practice practice practice. Do practice problems. Go over the ones you got right and wrong. Learn while you go over them. Better than staring at a text book/notes for 3 hours and nothing getting through.

5. I studied in blocks of 1.15 hrs, with actual work time around 45min straight hardcore. Learn to study in hour blocks. It'll get your body/mind used to being focused for that long and will increase your stamina for actual section times.

6. Do full length practice exams but don't overkill yourself. Time full lengths so that you have space to go over all right/wrong answers and learn while you go over them. No point in taking one then ignoring it for the rest of the week just to get a number.

7. Keep meals light. Fruit, yogurt, sandwich, snacks. Heavy carbs you will crash. I sipped coffee in the morning to wake up a bit. Chugging the whole thing made me hyper followed by a crash.

8. For the love of God, take care of your body and social life. It will not kill you to do aerobic for 30 min at least 50% vmax every day. As many students on here have said, if you're studying 10 hours a day and have no time for anything else, you're doing it wrong.

There's also a massive MCAT prep thread in Pre-Allo I believe.

Thank you Weirdy!!!

 

[plant based]

Weirdy always has the best advice.

Thanks for making this place awesome.

 

[esamoham]

I know you should shoot for your highest score but in reality what score do you need to at least get for scholl?


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[esamoham]

I know you should shoot for your highest score but in reality what score do you need to at least get for scholl for them to at least consider you? 21+?


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[Weirdy]

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Most schools quote 493 minimum (20 old)

Depending on GPA solid 500 (25 old) will get you in.

Gives you 20-25+ range if you're using old range, 493-500+ for new.

It does make up for GPA. If I have a 3.7 but only score 493 I'd probably still get invites with recommendation to retake or not at all. 3.3 with 500 MCAT as would also net invites.

 

[RedoxRxn]

Hello everyone.

I've been lurking for some time and really appreciate the information on this forum.
Just wondering what my chances are. I'm planning on applying August 2017.

1. Applying to all schools, but hopping for NYCPM or Barry
2. c3.0/s3.2 (Sharp upward trend after rough first year, obtaining good grades in science prerequisites and upper level bio courses.)
3. Currently studying. planning to take it in May.
4. 4 hours shadowing a podiatrist. Will obtain more by August.
5. 50 hours nursing home volunteering.
6. 6+ months teaching senior citizens to use technology at the public library. Around 100 hours of instruction time.

Hit me with you best shot.

 

[AttackNME]

Hello everyone.

I've been lurking for some time and really appreciate the information on this forum.
Just wondering what my chances are. I'm planning on applying August 2017.

1. Applying to all schools, but hopping for NYCPM or Barry
2. c3.0/s3.2 (Sharp upward trend after rough first year, obtaining good grades in science prerequisites and upper level bio courses.)
3. Currently studying. planning to take it in May.
4. 4 hours shadowing a podiatrist. Will obtain more by August.
5. 50 hours nursing home volunteering.
6. 6+ months teaching senior citizens to use technology at the public library. Around 100 hours of instruction time.

Hit me with you best shot.

that song is stuck in my head now..
why Barry?
what's your MCAT?
you'll probably get in one of the schools. just make sure this is what you want to do

 

[dr.phoot]

Hello everyone.

I've been lurking for some time and really appreciate the information on this forum.
Just wondering what my chances are. I'm planning on applying August 2017.

1. Applying to all schools, but hopping for NYCPM or Barry
2. c3.0/s3.2 (Sharp upward trend after rough first year, obtaining good grades in science prerequisites and upper level bio courses.)
3. Currently studying. planning to take it in May.
4. 4 hours shadowing a podiatrist. Will obtain more by August.
5. 50 hours nursing home volunteering.
6. 6+ months teaching senior citizens to use technology at the public library. Around 100 hours of instruction time.

Hit me with you best shot.

You're good to go. The MCAT will be the deciding factor in terms of getting into Barry or not.

 

[RedoxRxn]

that song is stuck in my head now..
why Barry?
what's your MCAT?
you'll probably get in one of the schools. just make sure this is what you want to do

Barry because of location. Makes sense to go to school in the state where you want to practice.
I haven't taken the MCAT yet.

Thanks for the reply.

 

[skim25]

Barry because of location. Makes sense to go to school in the state where you want to practice.
I haven't taken the MCAT yet.

Thanks for the reply.

That's more for residency, not which school you go to. Residency is where you build relationships and connections, which is why most people stay where they did their residency. Some residencies only want students from a specific school, but majority of them won't really care.

 

[RedoxRxn]

That's more for residency, not which school you go to. Residency is where you build relationships and connections, which is why most people stay where they did their residency. Some residencies only want students from a specific school, but majority of them won't really care.

Ah I see. I was under the wrong impression. Thanks for the info.

I'm not hung up on location. I just have a higher affinity for certain warm weathered states.

It would be nice to practice where I can best make myself useful.

 

[El Barrio]

I remember reading somewhere on here that 3 of the best residencies in Florida only take Barry students. So if you really want a Florida residency I would go to Barry just so you don't limit your options even though some on here would say Barry is one of the weaker schools academics wise.

 

[Weirdy]

Ah I see. I was under the wrong impression. Thanks for the info.

I'm not hung up on location. I just have a higher affinity for certain warm weathered states.

It would be nice to practice where I can best make myself useful.

I based a large majority of where my applications were going........on weather.

No shame in that.

Some of the other friends I made during interviews couldn't understand why I'd prefer heat over that fresh cold air.

 

[Misterpodia]

Hey everyone! I was on this forum a while back when the cycle first started. I am glad to announce that I quit my full-time job and decided to focus all my attention and effort into becoming a podiatrist. That being said, I have enrolled in a custom 14 credit post-bacc this Spring 2017. I will be done with my orgo II at the end of Feb 2017 and the other 3 classes (a&p 1, nutrition, and pathophysio) in May.

I wish to gauge my chances if I apply now and upon rejection this cycle, my chances next cycle. Thank you everyone for taking the time to read this post and sharing your wisdom!

Current stats (applying this cycle, schools of interest, NYpod, Temple, DMU, Scholl):
2.76 cGPA (F in two math classes freshmen year...) 2.86 sGPA
496 MCAT
1.5 years undergrad research
1.5 years regulatory specialist
~40-45 hours of shadowing two pods (obtained rec already, it's almost two years old though...)

Stats after orgo II at CC (assuming an A, grades will be released late Feb)
2.8 cGPA and 2.9 sGPA

Stats after my spring post-bacc (assuming all A's, at city colleges, one online, two in class)
2.87 cGPA and 3.01 sGPA - will be applying for class of 2022 with these stats.
MCAT 496 (current), potential (498-506 during March 31st MCAT)

I quit my full time job and decided to invest all my time into doing well, so pulling a 4.0 should not be out of reach.

1) How do I look for this cycle? I am currently working on my PS and can submit by the end of this month.

2) Should I just apply now (end of this month), or wait till my new MCAT scores are released in April?

3) How are my chances for class of 2022? I will be applying as soon as cycle opens and most likely to all 9 schools. Once again, priority will be NYpod & Temple.

4) Anything else I should do from now to August to improve my chances? Shadow another pod or go back to the same pod for more hours?



Thanks once again!

 

[Weirdy]

Hey everyone! I was on this forum a while back when the cycle first started. I am glad to announce that I quit my full-time job and decided to focus all my attention and effort into becoming a podiatrist. That being said, I have enrolled in a custom 14 credit post-bacc this Spring 2017. I will be done with my orgo II at the end of Feb 2017 and the other 3 classes (a&p 1, nutrition, and pathophysio) in May.

I wish to gauge my chances if I apply now and upon rejection this cycle, my chances next cycle. Thank you everyone for taking the time to read this post and sharing your wisdom!

Current stats (applying this cycle, schools of interest, NYpod, Temple, DMU, Scholl):
2.76 cGPA (F in two math classes freshmen year...) 2.86 sGPA
496 MCAT
1.5 years undergrad research
1.5 years regulatory specialist
~40-45 hours of shadowing two pods (obtained rec already, it's almost two years old though...)

Stats after orgo II at CC (assuming an A, grades will be released late Feb)
2.8 cGPA and 2.9 sGPA

Stats after my spring post-bacc (assuming all A's, at city colleges, one online, two in class)
2.87 cGPA and 3.01 sGPA - will be applying for class of 2022 with these stats.
MCAT 496 (current), potential (498-506 during March 31st MCAT)

I quit my full time job and decided to invest all my time into doing well, so pulling a 4.0 should not be out of reach.

1) How do I look for this cycle? I am currently working on my PS and can submit by the end of this month.

2) Should I just apply now (end of this month), or wait till my new MCAT scores are released in April?

3) How are my chances for class of 2022? I will be applying as soon as cycle opens and most likely to all 9 schools. Once again, priority will be NYpod & Temple.

4) Anything else I should do from now to August to improve my chances? Shadow another pod or go back to the same pod for more hours?



Thanks once again!

Hey man I remember you!

If you pull off that 3.01 sGPA + 496, I firmly believe you will get interviews at most of the bigger schools!

My suggestion for the MCAT retake is only take it if you are 99% sure your score will go up.

 

[Misterpodia]

Hey man I remember you!

If you pull off that 3.01 sGPA + 496, I firmly believe you will get interviews at most of the bigger schools!

My suggestion for the MCAT retake is only take it if you are 99% sure your score will go up.

Hey man! Thanks for your reply! I see that you are still very active on this forum! God bless you!
I think MCAT is a pretty sure thing. I barely studied/didn't study for Psych so there's definite a point increase there.

Should I attempt to apply this cycle or are my chances next to none that I should just save my money and apply early August?

 

[SLCpod]

Hey man! Thanks for your reply! I see that you are still very active on this forum! God bless you!
I think MCAT is a pretty sure thing. I barely studied/didn't study for Psych so there's definite a point increase there.

Should I attempt to apply this cycle or are my chances next to none that I should just save my money and apply early August?

I think it would be wise to apply to the programs that you want to go to this cycle. The sooner you can start the better.

 

[GypsyHummus]

I think it would be wise to apply to the programs that you want to go to this cycle. The sooner you can start the better.

Agreed. With the no DO grade replacement, who knows what the application cycle is going to look like next year, heck even these next couple weeks.

I would think that people who were planning on grade replacement already have a plug into the scene of "med school options" as it were. They likely knew about podiatry but thought they could grade replace their way to DO school. Not anymore it seems. I have a feeling MCATs scores and GPAs are gonna rise by about 1-2 points per school.

 

[doublefault]

Hi everyone
Currently I have a 3.1 GPA and 2.95 sGPA
I will take the MCAT in March
I will start to shadow a podiatrist next week
Realistically do I have a shot at NYCPM this cycle?
Right now im deciding whether or not to take some upper division science classes to boost my sGPA.
But if I do that the grades will be available in June, meaning Ill have to apply for next cycle.
thanks

 

[skim25]

Hi everyone
Currently I have a 3.1 GPA and 2.95 sGPA
I will take the MCAT in March
I will start to shadow a podiatrist next week
Realistically do I have a shot at NYCPM this cycle?
Right now im deciding whether or not to take some upper division science classes to boost my sGPA.
But if I do that the grades will be available in June, meaning Ill have to apply for next cycle.
thanks

There are a lot of factors here. If you did take the upper division courses, how much of a boost will you get? Also, it will depend significantly on your MCAT score. with your GPA, I would suggest aiming for at least 495+ to be considered.

Be wary of the timeline as well. If you take your MCAT in March, then you will receive your score around April. If you decide to apply after receiving you score, your app might be ready around 1-3 weeks, if everything goes smoothly.

NYCPM is one of the bigger schools. For the bigger schools, they usually have seats available, even around May.

 

[esamoham]

There are a lot of factors here. If you did take the upper division courses, how much of a boost will you get? Also, it will depend significantly on your MCAT score. with your GPA, I would suggest aiming for at least 495+ to be considered.

Be wary of the timeline as well. If you take your MCAT in March, then you will receive your score around April. If you decide to apply after receiving you score, your app might be ready around 1-3 weeks, if everything goes smoothly.

NYCPM is one of the bigger schools. For the bigger schools, they usually have seats available, even around May.

I emailed the NYCPM admission woman and she told me that for an app to be consider you need at least a 500. Seems highly unlikely as I have heard and read people getting with much lower MCAT and mediocre GPA but that's what she told me a couple days ago.


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[jelly-b]

Hi everyone
Currently I have a 3.1 GPA and 2.95 sGPA
I will take the MCAT in March
I will start to shadow a podiatrist next week
Realistically do I have a shot at NYCPM this cycle?
Right now im deciding whether or not to take some upper division science classes to boost my sGPA.
But if I do that the grades will be available in June, meaning Ill have to apply for next cycle.
thanks

Your situation really depends on the MCAT. If you plan to apply this cycle, I would not take the extra science classes and just focus on studying for the exam. Also, start working on your app as soon as you take the MCAT so you can get the ball rolling...

 

[mfrey28]

Wanting to weigh my options for the future in case med school admission doesn't work out.

1. I would apply to the west coast schools and Midwestern
2. Both at 3.00 +/- 0.05 (GPA higher w/ DO grade replacement)
3. 510
4. None yet but would gain shadowing and possibly clinical experience if I decide to pursue podiatry
5. 2 years as a medical assistant working in primary care, shadowed DO and PA
6. About 400 hours through various church stuff

 

[doublefault]

Thanks for the Input guys
I think Ill just put my heart and soul in the mcat for March
I calculated my GPA it would take 12 credits to bring the sGPA to 3.0 assuming I get all "As"

There are a lot of factors here. If you did take the upper division courses, how much of a boost will you get? Also, it will depend significantly on your MCAT score. with your GPA, I would suggest aiming for at least 495+ to be considered.

Be wary of the timeline as well. If you take your MCAT in March, then you will receive your score around April. If you decide to apply after receiving you score, your app might be ready around 1-3 weeks, if everything goes smoothly.

NYCPM is one of the bigger schools. For the bigger schools, they usually have seats available, even around May.

I emailed the NYCPM admission woman and she told me that for an app to be consider you need at least a 500. Seems highly unlikely as I have heard and read people getting with much lower MCAT and mediocre GPA but that's what she told me a couple days ago.


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Your situation really depends on the MCAT. If you plan to apply this cycle, I would not take the extra science classes and just focus on studying for the exam. Also, start working on your app as soon as you take the MCAT so you can get the ball rolling...

 

[Weirdy]

Wanting to weigh my options for the future in case med school admission doesn't work out.

1. I would apply to the west coast schools and Midwestern
2. Both at 3.00 +/- 0.05 (GPA higher w/ DO grade replacement)
3. 510
4. None yet but would gain shadowing and possibly clinical experience if I decide to pursue podiatry
5. 2 years as a medical assistant working in primary care, shadowed DO and PA
6. About 400 hours through various church stuff

Shouldn't be a problem to either of the schools you want.

I applied to CSPM and Western with much lower stats than you and still got in.

Midwestern was a rejection but I saw it coming.

Shadow as soon as possible and get a feel for podiatry as well as a rec letter.

You should have no problem getting interviews.

 

[doctor in da makin]

After an unsuccessful try at medicine, I am genuinely really interested in podiatry. I've been reading through a bunch of old threads. I would love to know my chances, especially since I am a bit late to the game.

With these stats, could I get interviews? What about a scholarship?

3.23 overall GPA, 3.1 science, 498 MCAT (125 on each section besides biology-123)... a combined 3.5 GPA during my junior and senior yr

100+ hrs research, 30+ hrs shadowing physicians (I will be a shadowing two DPMs next week for a total of 20 hours after next week)

I would probably be applying around the first week of February after everything is in. I was going to apply to pretty much all 9 schools.

Thoughts?

 

[deleted585480]

After an unsuccessful try at medicine, I am genuinely really interested in podiatry. I've been reading through a bunch of old threads. I would love to know my chances, especially since I am a bit late to the game.

With these stats, could I get interviews? What about a scholarship?

3.23 overall GPA, 3.1 science, 498 MCAT (125 on each section besides biology-123)... a combined 3.5 GPA during my junior and senior yr

100+ hrs research, 30+ hrs shadowing physicians (I will be a shadowing two DPMs next week for a total of 20 hours after next week)

I would probably be applying around the first week of February after everything is in. I was going to apply to pretty much all 9 schools.

Thoughts?

I think you'll get in somewhere apply as early as possible, smaller schools are probably close to filling up

 

[Weirdy]

After an unsuccessful try at medicine, I am genuinely really interested in podiatry. I've been reading through a bunch of old threads. I would love to know my chances, especially since I am a bit late to the game.

With these stats, could I get interviews? What about a scholarship?

3.23 overall GPA, 3.1 science, 498 MCAT (125 on each section besides biology-123)... a combined 3.5 GPA during my junior and senior yr

100+ hrs research, 30+ hrs shadowing physicians (I will be a shadowing two DPMs next week for a total of 20 hours after next week)

I would probably be applying around the first week of February after everything is in. I was going to apply to pretty much all 9 schools.

Thoughts?

You'll get interviews.

If money isn't an issue regarding flights/hotels/applications go ahead and apply all 9.

If you want, pick top 3 then add 2-3 backups. Your odds for ii are good. Biggest thing is to get shadowing experience so you can answer "why podiatry" as well as prove to them you know what goes on in the office, procedures you'll do, types of patients you'll see to answer their harder questions.

 

[doctor in da makin]

I think you'll get in somewhere apply as early as possible, smaller schools are probably close to filling up

You'll get interviews.

If money isn't an issue regarding flights/hotels/applications go ahead and apply all 9.

If you want, pick top 3 then add 2-3 backups. Your odds for ii are good. Biggest thing is to get shadowing experience so you can answer "why podiatry" as well as prove to them you know what goes on in the office, procedures you'll do, types of patients you'll see to answer their harder questions.

Which schools are the smaller ones?

I'm guessing there's no chance for a scholarship for me at this point?

 

[Weirdy]

Which schools are the smaller ones?

I'm guessing there's no chance for a scholarship for me at this point?

Class sizes (for future searches)

Midwestern- 30
CSPM- 48
Western - 50
Barry - 67
Scholl - 98
DMU - 53
NYCPM - 109
Kent - 125
Temple - 100

Just spent a good 10 minutes scrolling down the 17/18 aacpm information book so you better enjoy this.

 

[esamoham]

Class sizes (for future searches)

Midwestern- 30
CSPM- 48
Western - 50
Barry - 67
Scholl - 98
DMU - 53
NYCPM - 109
Kent - 125
Temple - 100

Just spent a good 10 minutes scrolling down the 17/18 aacpm information book so you better enjoy this.

The bigger classes don't really fill up that much anymore. These were seats filled a couple years back. I know for sure Kent doesn't hit that 125 or close to it anymore.


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[Weirdy]

The bigger classes don't really fill up that much anymore. These were seats filled a couple years back. I know for sure Kent doesn't hit that 125 or close to it anymore.


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You right.

Also not updated was CSPM to 50 instead of 48 this cycle.

I just took it straight from handbook cause I was too lazy to flip through each individual website.

 

[esamoham]

You right.

Also not updated was CSPM to 50 instead of 48 this cycle.

I just took it straight from handbook cause I was too lazy to flip through each individual website.

I wonder why the majority aren't hitting those seat numbers anymore.


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[esamoham]

Do you guys know what schools might be filled up at this point in particular?


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[ldsrmdude]

I wonder why the majority aren't hitting those seat numbers anymore.


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Big drop in applicant numbers played a big role in it

 

[Hoosier7]

1. Hope to get into Kent, but will apply to all
2. 3.4cGPA, 3.35sGPA
3. 504 MCAT
4. no official podiatry shadowing, but work in a surgery center where I interact with them, know the surgeries they do, etc.
5. 150 hours MD shadowing, 500 hours working in a surgery center
6. 100 volunteering in a homeless shelter, 1000 hours undergrad research

Are my chances good?

 

[GypsyHummus]

1. Hope to get into Kent, but will apply to all
2. 3.4cGPA, 3.35sGPA
3. 504 MCAT
4. no official podiatry shadowing, but work in a surgery center where I interact with them, know the surgeries they do, etc.
5. 150 hours MD shadowing, 500 hours working in a surgery center
6. 100 volunteering in a homeless shelter, 1000 hours undergrad research

Are my chances good?

Ur chances are great if you apply right now at Kent. Kent is one of the larger schools, so they have more seats up for offer. It is getting a wee bit late in the cycle, so I recommend submitting everything like now.

You will deff need to shadow before the interview

 

[Weirdy]

1. Hope to get into Kent, but will apply to all
2. 3.4cGPA, 3.35sGPA
3. 504 MCAT
4. no official podiatry shadowing, but work in a surgery center where I interact with them, know the surgeries they do, etc.
5. 150 hours MD shadowing, 500 hours working in a surgery center
6. 100 volunteering in a homeless shelter, 1000 hours undergrad research

Are my chances good?

@GypsyHummus has everything covered.

Shadow a pod and get that rec letter.

When I interviewed they really liked the research experience. Use it to your advantage.

 

[Feta01]

Hey all,

I'm planning on applying to TUSPM, NYCPM, and Kent this August to start next fall 2018. My stats are:

MCAT: 520
sGPA: 3.87
cGPA: ~3.91
I've been shadowing a podiatrist for a few months and he agreed to write a LOR. I've also been working in a nursing home as a CNA for 5 years (if that matters).

Here's the problem: I will not have a bachelor's degree upon matriculation if I'm admitted. I'll have satisfied the 90 credit requirement and have all of the prereqs finished by next spring, but I'm still pretty worried about getting in.

Anyone have any advice? I've been thinking of somehow contacting the admissions offices and explaining the situation but I don't want to come off as nagging.

 

[poditrained]

I'm in the same situation as you (applying this August and matriculating without a bachelors) and from the information I've gathered on here you should be fine. You may want to apply a little broader just to be safe, however just by looking at your stats it's pretty safe to assume you'll have no issue getting accepted/matriculating without obtaining a bachelors.

Also if you're interested: schools like Barry and Scholl actually offer students a Bachelor's degree (in Human Sciences I think) upon the successful completion of their first year of pod school.


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[TimmyTurner]

Hey all,

I'm planning on applying to TUSPM, NYCPM, and Kent this August to start next fall 2018. My stats are:

MCAT: 520
sGPA: 3.87
cGPA: ~3.91
I've been shadowing a podiatrist for a few months and he agreed to write a LOR. I've also been working in a nursing home as a CNA for 5 years (if that matters).

Here's the problem: I will not have a bachelor's degree upon matriculation if I'm admitted. I'll have satisfied the 90 credit requirement and have all of the prereqs finished by next spring, but I'm still pretty worried about getting in.

Anyone have any advice? I've been thinking of somehow contacting the admissions offices and explaining the situation but I don't want to come off as nagging.

I am fairly certain one of the requirements for admission is a Bachelor's degree.
I wouldn't worry about nagging the offices, especially with those stats. You can apply with confidence, and their job is to assist you.
You can also call the AACPM directly.

 

[ldsrmdude]

I am fairly certain one of the requirements for admission is a Bachelor's degree.
I wouldn't worry about nagging the offices, especially with those stats. You can apply with confidence, and their job is to assist you.
You can also call the AACPM directly.

Unless things have changed, a bachelors degree is not required, just the 90 credit hours.

 

[feetsreets]

I am fairly certain one of the requirements for admission is a Bachelor's degree.
I wouldn't worry about nagging the offices, especially with those stats. You can apply with confidence, and their job is to assist you.
You can also call the AACPM directly.

a bachelors degree is not a requirement

 

[GypsyHummus]

After an unsuccessful try at medicine, I am genuinely really interested in podiatry. I've been reading through a bunch of old threads. I would love to know my chances, especially since I am a bit late to the game.

With these stats, could I get interviews? What about a scholarship?

3.23 overall GPA, 3.1 science, 498 MCAT (125 on each section besides biology-123)... a combined 3.5 GPA during my junior and senior yr

100+ hrs research, 30+ hrs shadowing physicians (I will be a shadowing two DPMs next week for a total of 20 hours after next week)

I would probably be applying around the first week of February after everything is in. I was going to apply to pretty much all 9 schools.

Thoughts?

Ur MCAT is solid and ur GPA is an it below average, however that somewhat upward trend will help. Combine with a late application, my magic 8 ball predicts you will get II at a majority of the schools u apply to. Your best bet will be at schools with larger class sizes: Kent, Temple, and Scholls for acceptances. Midwestern, DMU and to a lesser extent, the California schools will be more picky.

Get that DPM letter.

 

[doctor in da makin]

Ur MCAT is solid and ur GPA is an it below average, however that somewhat upward trend will help. Combine with a late application, my magic 8 ball predicts you will get II at a majority of the schools u apply to. Your best bet will be at schools with larger class sizes: Kent, Temple, and Scholls for acceptances. Midwestern, DMU and to a lesser extent, the California schools will be more picky.

Get that DPM letter.

Do I need the DPM letter at the time of applying? Im currently shadowing right now.

 

[GypsyHummus]

Do I need the DPM letter at the time of applying? Im currently shadowing right now.

Nah, I got interviews without it.

Deff get it in before they make a decision on ur app tho post interview

 

[doctor in da makin]

Nah, I got interviews without it.

Deff get it in before they make a decision on ur app tho post interview

Do you think I have any chance of a scholarship at any school because that would help in the decision making process?