Spring Start for SMP/Other MA?

[Maxprime]

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Problem:
I will finish my pre-reqs at the end of this summer (including biochem). I doubt I'll have enough time to really make an attempt @ an MCAT. If I don't, then I'm sitting with pre-reqs done taking another year of UG classes. The GPA points won't hurt, but with my # of hours they won't really help that much.

Basically, I'll be sitting @ HES this winter w/ somewhere around a 3.1GPA & a solid MCAT. I'll probably have missed the app cycle and since I'm not a strong candidate even if I do make it the chances aren't too great. Do I have any options for Spring?

I was thinking that I could try to start an SMP/other MA in Spring and apply next year with a semester of graduate grades. I'd also have 4 semesters (2 Springs, a summer, & a fall) to finish whatever master's program it is and start med school. Anyone know of a program that starts in Spring? Anyone have any better advice on a timetable? I'm taking biochem & a full year of orgo in the summer, I really don't think studying for the MCAT is reasonable on top of that. I just feel like taking another year of non-pre-req UG classes is a waste of time.

*Edit* - to add, I have zero research (but don't plan on applying to research-intensive schools) but my EC's are pretty solid. Would taking a smaller amount of classes and doing something great on the side be better than an SMP?

 

[Maxprime]

Not on the original topic, but is the feedback about Cinci's new program still all very positive? My advisor mentioned them to me and that they may have a linkage (or a big boost to apps).

 

[Maxprime]

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=330553&highlight=Spring+SMP

'doh. I'll email MAMS and see what they say.

Any other suggestions?

 

[imrep1972]

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=330553&highlight=Spring+SMP

'doh. I'll email MAMS and see what they say.

Any other suggestions?

Wow, Max, in the space of five minutes you managed to ask a question, ask another, unrelated question, and then answer your own question, all in the same thread 😛

I'd go for the MAMS, as far as I know, GU doesn't do spring admission.

 

[Maxprime]

Wow, Max, in the space of five minutes you managed to ask a question, ask another, unrelated question, and then answer your own question, all in the same thread 😛

I'd go for the MAMS, as far as I know, GU doesn't do spring admission.

The word spaz quickly comes to mind, no? I'm surprised I haven't been banished to dial-up only to prevent things like this from happening. 🙂

I was afraid that MAMS would be the only program. No knock on them, it just sucks to have only 1 option. I've also heard a lot of complaints about the program not giving any bias towards MAMS students. It is nice that I'd get to stay in Boston - anyone get to see the snow today? 🙂

Also, MAMS apparently accepts GRE's - so this option could work well for me. I hear the program is pretty tough - is it bad enough that you won't have time to study for an MCAT? TIA

 

[Maxprime]

Pickings look slim.

Does anyone know of a graduate program that has an application date late enough to include an August MCAT & matriculate? I know it's a long shot, but I figured I'd ask. I could always take the GRE's . . .