The "they got into med school" thread (yea funny name, read description)

[BoxinMoxin]

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well I am posting on here again, after taking a long time off to consider my situation, will probably get flamed and trolled and attacked but I look to the few decent posts I get.

basically I posted this thread to get an idea of people you know who got into a US med school (not Caribbean) and most people when they hear the story would be like "how the heck did that person get in?"


-bottom part is optional, you do not need to read it, not that relevant-

unlike most of you, I did not start off strong, have C's in chem 1, chem 2, and calculus. B's in physics 1 and physics 2.

And to make matters worse, I will be making a C in biology this semester and maybe a C or lower in Organic chemistry.

Why?

Who gives a ****!

After exploring other fields in the past few weeks and such I do still count med school as a possibility. I feel that now I WANT to maybe go into that field on my own free will but I am in danger of having 5 C's on my transcript before even starting my junior year....

sooooooooooo ya

 

[Stumpyman]

I didn't take the 5 seconds to read the thread, so I'm just goin' to say: Does it really matter who got it or who didn't? Focus on your own problems/challenges.

 

[1TB4RKSB4CK]

You are such a crybaby.

 

[ShireCheshire]

:troll:

 

[Koosalagoosagoo]

Here we go again...

 

[whatbout2morrow]

Grow up. Stop victimizing yourself. Take responsibility for screwing up. Perform a search. Figure out what you need to do. Move forward.

 

[ozzi22]

what is your Gpa now?

 

[BoxinMoxin]

what is your Gpa now?

WHEW!

Finally got through the traffic, hoping for newer posters to come in and not the older ones to corrupt a thread.

Anyways

2.85 right now.

 

[dbeast]

I was hoping this was gonna be a new "underdog thread" and bring some much needed positivity to pre-allo... but nope. OP, start a different handle, mellow out a little bit, and you'll be good to go.

 

[ozzi22]

WHEW!

Finally got through the traffic, hoping for newer posters to come in and not the older ones to corrupt a thread.

Anyways

2.85 right now.

When will you be applying?

 

[SeminoleVesicle]

I can read between the lines, you don't want to take part in medicine. You even said that you are more interested in economics. If you really wanted it, you wouldn't be making C's in your classes. Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard.

You're stuck under the spell of your parents. You only live one time...do you really want to look back and wonder what could have been?

No one on an internet forum is going to solve your problems. Only you can. You sound like you can be easily manipulated, and you don't have the leadership skills or the stones to get to medical school.

I would get a job and save up enough money to get out. But then again, I know how to think for myself.

 

[StoicJosher]

I saw the title of the thread and the first thing I looked to see was if it was by BoxinMoxin. I don't even post much on Pre-Allo and I know he has been whining for ever.
:troll:

 

[JHU 2010]

I didn't get to read your original post, just your edited one, but if you're concerned about a few early C's holding you back, don't worry about it.

I had 5 C's in college, and they were all in important intro classes: Chem 1, Chem Lab, Orgo 1&2, and Physics 2. I've gotten 13 interviews and 2 acceptances so far this cycle. Just hang in there, and work on that upward trend. I personally got a graduate degree to prove to schools that I've overcome my initial academic stumble, but that probably wasn't necessary. Just figure out why you're having trouble and do better from here on out.

Also, find a passion outside of school and throw yourself into it. Use this time to figure out what you like and don't like outside of the classroom too.

 

[CodeBlu]

lulzzzzzzzz

 

[raltima07]

I may or may not have done terrible in college, failed out of medical school, and went back to my parents, who kicked me out.

(That is a false story - but it is true, I now ride horses).

 

[WorldChanger36]

Get that GPA above a 3.0 ( BCMP GPA too), rock the MCAT ( 30 or higher) and apply to a SMP. Do well in the SMP( A- 3.7 GPA range) and you should be able to get into a few medical schools. I don't recommend you continue to make threads like this, it really doesn't help you. Search around first and pool some information before you start building threads. Drives most of us nuts when people don't do their homework. Find yourself a good GPA calc ( should be one on here if your search for it) and get yourself a plan to get that GPA up , then post if you have an issue. Once you do that head over to the MCAT section and get some good info there, remember search first, gather info, then post questions. Don't worry you can fix these issues with some good old hard work.

 

[kpcrew]

you need to take responsibility
"i didn't start off strong like most of you"
ya cause you know, it's not like people work hard for good grades or anything

 

[MilkmanAl]

What? How did you infer that he was saying other people don't work hard? Somebody's a little touchy.

 

[tiedyeddog]

Here we go again...

Haha

 

[RogueUnicorn]

i still don't work hard

 

[crazyasian]

Here we go again...

Its funny cuz its true

 

[kpcrew]

What? How did you infer that he was saying other people don't work hard? Somebody's a little touchy.

What? How did you infer that I was saying that he was saying other people don't work hard? I was saying he's not working hard.

 

[eHombre]

After exploring other fields in the past few weeks and such I do still count med school as a possibility. I feel that now I WANT to maybe go into that field on my own free will but I am in danger of having 5 C's on my transcript before even starting my junior year....

Presumably, this is the kind of post that the OP was looking for:

I didn't get to read your original post, just your edited one, but if you're concerned about a few early C's holding you back, don't worry about it.

I had 5 C's in college, and they were all in important intro classes: Chem 1, Chem Lab, Orgo 1&2, and Physics 2. I've gotten 13 interviews and 2 acceptances so far this cycle. Just hang in there, and work on that upward trend. I personally got a graduate degree to prove to schools that I've overcome my initial academic stumble, but that probably wasn't necessary. Just figure out why you're having trouble and do better from here on out.

Also, find a passion outside of school and throw yourself into it. Use this time to figure out what you like and don't like outside of the classroom too.

It's good advice and an inspiring story, but I don't know how much it helps the OP's situation. Seems like he needs to start taking responsibility for himself before he can begin to understand what it means to have "free will".

 

[JHU 2010]

Get that GPA above a 3.0 ( BCMP GPA too), rock the MCAT ( 30 or higher) and apply to a SMP. Do well in the SMP( A- 3.7 GPA range) and you should be able to get into a few medical schools. I don't recommend you continue to make threads like this, it really doesn't help you. Search around first and pool some information before you start building threads. Drives most of us nuts when people don't do their homework. Find yourself a good GPA calc ( should be one on here if your search for it) and get yourself a plan to get that GPA up , then post if you have an issue. Once you do that head over to the MCAT section and get some good info there, remember search first, gather info, then post questions. Don't worry you can fix these issues with some good old hard work.

great advice here
+1

 

[MilkmanAl]

What? How did you infer that I was saying that he was saying other people don't work hard? I was saying he's not working hard.

Right...given the circumstances, that was a strange thing to be sarcastic about and an even weirder way to go about the sarcasm. Anyway, my mistake...I guess.

 

[JHU 2010]

Right...given the circumstances, that was a strange thing to be sarcastic about and an even weirder way to go about the sarcasm. Anyway, my mistake...I guess.

*sigh* so many people on these forums try to be "clever" and "sarcastic." i hate to break it to you, but in a medium where everything comes across as deadpan on a first reading, sarcasm is not the most effective tool to prove your wit.

 

[kpcrew]

*sigh* so many people on these forums try to be "clever" and "sarcastic." i hate to break it to you, but in a medium where everything comes across as deadpan on a first reading, sarcasm is not the most effective tool to prove your wit.

"prove your wit"?
I don't think that you guys are familiar with boxinmoxin's threads.

 

[JESSFALLING]

I'll post a srs reply:

1. Consider Osteopathic Medical School (D.O.). You need about a 3.4-3.5 gpa & 27-28 MCAT to be competitive, but they will take slightly lower stats if you are remarkable in other ways (e.g. ECs). Try to pull yourself up to the averages, though.

2. D.O. schools allow for grade replacement. You should retake several of the courses that you did poorly if you know that you can earn an "A" in them the second time. This will 'repair' your gpa faster than simply taking more classes.

3. At some point, ideally now, you need to start showing a strong upward trend in academic performance. You should post about two solid years of 3.5+ averages before applying.

4. Pick a major that you can get "As" in.

5. Take at least 3-5 upper-division science classes to show that you can handle the material. Good choices (in order of importance) are Biochemistry, Genetics, Physiology, Cell Biology, and Microbiology.

6. Nail your ECs. You need medical and non-medical volunteering to include on your app. Most importantly, you need to shadow a D.O.

7. Nail the MCAT! A high score can help offset a lower GPA. You should spend 3-4 months preparing for it. Study like your (future) life depends on it........because it does.

8. If you get accepted, you may want to take Anatomy, Immunology, Histology, and Neuroscience/neurophysiology over your gap year.

9. Be willing to reapply if you don't get in the first year. If needed, complete a post-bacc.

10. If you're really srs, then get a difference screen name! Leave your past where it belongs....in the past.

11. I don't remember if you are a URM, but if so.......you may have won the lottery.

If you do all of the above, your chances will be decent for D.O. admissions. An M.D. is still possible, too, but it will likely take you many more years to get accepted due to the fact that you will have to take a far greater number of courses to repair your gpa and because they (typically) have higher gpa standards than D.O. schools.

 

[BoxinMoxin]

"prove your wit"?
I don't think that you guys are familiar with boxinmoxin's threads.

ya right, forums are all about record, lets forget the thread, just focus on any little excuse to attack the OP, you are the lowest of the low

to the rest, read advice, great advice, and hope it continues, thank you

 

[BoxinMoxin]

I am east indian, that is an under represented minority right?

my friends tell me Indians are not that prominent in the medical field, they usually run businesses like 711s and dunkin doughnuts

also I was wondering guys, how competitive is PA school?

 

[Stumpyman]

ya right, forums are all about record, lets forget the thread, just focus on any little excuse to attack the OP, you are the lowest of the low

to the rest, read advice, great advice, and hope it continues, thank you

So I'm confused; is this thread about talking about people who got into med school and shouldn't have (as indicated in the title), or is it about feeling sympathy for you and giving you generic advice?

 

[eHombre]

I am east indian, that is an under represented minority right?

my friends tell me Indians are not that prominent in the medical field, they usually run businesses like 711s and dunkin doughnuts

Is this a parody? 😏

 

[giantswing]

I am east indian, that is an under represented minority right?

my friends tell me Indians are not that prominent in the medical field, they usually run businesses like 711s and dunkin doughnuts

also I was wondering guys, how competitive is PA school?

Yes, you're right; it's kind of like how Asians are URMs and only own restaurants and dry cleaners.

 

[Gigantron]

I am east indian, that is an under represented minority right?

my friends tell me Indians are not that prominent in the medical field, they usually run businesses like 711s and dunkin doughnuts

also I was wondering guys, how competitive is PA school?

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[JHU 2010]

:troll:

 

[eHombre]

:troll:

Ah, see, now you're coming around..

 

[1TB4RKSB4CK]

I am east indian, that is an under represented minority right?

my friends tell me Indians are not that prominent in the medical field, they usually run businesses like 711s and dunkin doughnuts

also I was wondering guys, how competitive is PA school?

Wow you clearly lack a lot of things, mainly common sense, and the drive to actually succeed. You constantly bitch about your parents pushing you to med, you say you want out, then you ask us for advice, we are not your parents. Grow some balls, take charge or you will be stepped in for the rest of your life. You have no drive to do medicine as previously stated so just don't do it.

 

[1TB4RKSB4CK]

I am east indian, that is an under represented minority right?

my friends tell me Indians are not that prominent in the medical field, they usually run businesses like 711s and dunkin doughnuts

also I was wondering guys, how competitive is PA school?

Wow someone ban this fool, he's an idiot and he's stereotypical. (for you to believe your friends even makes you more of an idiot)

 

[GS Mikami]

I am east indian, that is an under represented minority right?

my friends tell me Indians are not that prominent in the medical field, they usually run businesses like 711s and dunkin doughnuts

also I was wondering guys, how competitive is PA school?

This cat never fails to amaze me

Strong work BoxinMoxin 👍

 

[SeminoleVesicle]

This cat never fails to amaze me

Strong work BoxinMoxin 👍

Indian culture amazes me. I'll probably need to continue this on the My Life is Decided Network Forums.

 

[kpcrew]

:troll:

man stop trying to prove your wit

 

[willen101383]

Indian culture amazes me. I'll probably need to continue this on the My Life is Decided Network Forums.

You made me chuckle IRL with that one 👍

 

[willen101383]

Assuming you arent a troll by this point: good look at somewhere ive posted my success story.

My GPA was far worse than yours for ALL of undergrad. My cumulative was a 2.45 with my sci GPA somewhere in the low 1s..but I grew up, took accountability for being a screwup in undergrad, actually did the work and turned my life around...and now I am enjoying success in medical school.

Did it take me years of post graduate work to turn that GPA around and get in? Yes. It takes a lot of dedication.

I think you need to pick an easier major at this point, get your pre reqs done, and graduate college. You clearly need to grow up a bit and need some assistance in the self esteem area. I had 5 years off in between undergrad and MS1....and taking some time off to mature and figure out what you want may benefit you. Im not being a dick, im just stating the obvious from reading your threads. I used to do the same **** as an undergrad. "The professors here suck" "the teachers are out to get me" "my friends are preventing me from doing work by always making me go out" blah blah blah the list used to go on and on..until I realized that I was the one who needed to change, not my friends, not my professors, not me. Its your future, own it!

 

[deleted413795]

Did it take me years of post graduate work to turn that GPA around and get in? Yes. It takes a lot of dedication.

This will be huge for you BoxinMoxin, since you will get rejected pre-secondary if you do not get the GPA up.

You clearly need to grow up a bit and need some assistance in the self esteem area. I had 5 years off in between undergrad and MS1....and taking some time off to mature and figure out what you want may benefit you. Im not being a dick, im just stating the obvious from reading your threads. I used to do the same **** as an undergrad. "The professors here suck" "the teachers are out to get me" "my friends are preventing me from doing work by always making me go out" blah blah blah the list used to go on and on..until I realized that I was the one who needed to change, not my friends, not my professors, not me. Its your future, own it!

Definitely good advice. It would immensely help to get a position in the hospital. Maybe consider a CNA, phlebotomy, imaging tech, etc. That way when you apply, and hopefully get into the interview room, you can say that you have worked in the hospital. You have seen what it is like day to day in healthcare, and particularly as a doctor. This also opens up more shadowing opportunities. Furthermore, you have patient contact stories to share, and good material for personal statements and secondary essays.

Just remember that you have to want to do this. Re-taking those science classes may be good to prepare you for the MCAT. I agree that you need to really crush it. Definitely over 30, but 35+ would take a lot of your worries away. Also, you might consider taking more calc and calc based physics if you have not already. That way your intelligence will really shine through.

Really ramping up that GPA and getting a solid job to get clinical experience will help you immensely. You could still have a shot at MD, but you really need to nail all of this stuff. DO is a bit more reasonable. Either way, if this is really what you want, you can do it. However, if you are not committed to it, you will fall by the wayside pretty quick.

So, go out and start improving your situation, and come back in a few months and update us on how you are doing.

 

[Koosalagoosagoo]

Boxin what do you want out of this thread and SDN? Do you stop to think what you could do to fix your own problems before you ask anonymous people? You have asked many questions and many people have given you some solid advice but you still continue to whine and ignore it. You need to get off of SDN (the internet period) becasue people on the internet cannot help you with real life, you need professional help.

 

[PennMedMan]

OP, don't let these haters get you down. I have several friends who started out badly but who did a lot of shadowing and research and got into pretty decent schools.

I would advise you to think very carefully about why exactly you want to be a doctor. It isn't some magical job that's better than anything else. It might be that for some people, but you can have a great life outside of medicine

 

[Stumpyman]

OP, don't let these haters get you down. I have several friends who started out badly but who did a lot of shadowing and research and got into pretty decent schools.

I would advise you to think very carefully about why exactly you want to be a doctor. It isn't some magical job that's better than anything else. It might be that for some people, but you can have a great life outside of medicine

This is what everyone said in his first 2-3 threads. After that, it got annoying.

 

[sector9]

Wow someone ban this fool, he's an idiot and he's stereotypical. (for you to believe your friends even makes you more of an idiot)

If you feel that something is inappropriate, you should hit the "Report post" triangle in the bottom left hand corner of the post. That way it will definitely be noticed

 

[coyotelime]

you need to take responsibility
"i didn't start off strong like most of you"
ya cause you know, it's not like people work hard for good grades or anything

Dude I watch House all day and have a 4.0, I totally agree with you. 😎

 

[Sesom]

*sigh* so many people on these forums try to be "clever" and "sarcastic." i hate to break it to you, but in a medium where everything comes across as deadpan on a first reading, sarcasm is not the most effective tool to prove your wit.

unless they do this 🙄