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How did you go from 2.5 to 3.8? That's the only reason why I'm doubting this.

Otherwise, good job.
 
ShenanigansMD said:
How did you go from 2.5 to 3.8? That's the only reason why I'm doubting this.

Otherwise, good job.
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Freshman year was light. I got straight A's with the exception of one B-. I took summer semesters with a full course load as well.
 
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Congrats!! This thread is pretty motivating. 😎
 
ItsNeverOver said:
Freshman year was light. I got straight A's with the exception of one B-. I took summer semesters with a full course load as well.
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Congratulations.. I couldn't get into an MD school with a 32 MCAT and a 3.47 GPA so now I'm at a DO school.. How were you able to raise a GPA of 2.5 to 3.8? How many years did it take you? My only alternative was to do a special master's program and I would be in an insane amount of debt if I did that..
 
Darkskies said:
Congratulations.. I couldn't get into an MD school with a 32 MCAT and a 3.47 GPA so now I'm at a DO school.. How were you able to raise a GPA of 2.5 to 3.8? How many years did it take you? My only alternative was to do a special master's program and I would be in an insane amount of debt if I did that..
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I took full load summer semesters which was a great help. It was really hard to get straight A's... constant thinking and studying during off-time.
 
If I am doing my math right, you would have had to have over seven years of 4.0s to get your GPA that high from two years of a 2.2 Unless you took far less than 60 hours in those two years or are telling us your DO GPA.
 
ItsNeverOver said:
I definitely hope my experience to getting accepted to an allopathic medical school inspires others who got off to a rough start in college, or are thinking about giving up... It was a hard path. It wasn't not easy. I didn't get much rest, I felt like giving up sometimes, and I cried sometimes (embarrassing maybe).

In the first year of college, I didn't know what I wanted to do as a freshman, but I kept on going hoping I would find something I am passionate about. After my first year, I ended up with:

-2.2 sGPA
-2.5 overall GPA
-Basically, mostly C's
-No activities, extracurricular, etc.

Afterwards, I went through a personal experience and decided to become a physician. I met people who said I should give up, that I did enough damage and focus my time on becoming a PhD in science related field, or focus on another major. I pushed through and kicked myself till I gave everything my best effort. As cliche as it may sound, there is no secret formula.

The hardship didn't end there. I faced huge difficulty on the MCAT when I wanted to take it and ended up with

-Composite: 24N (Verbal 6, Phys 8, Biol 10)
-Raised it to a 32R (10, 10, 12)


1- Raise your GPA, no sob stories or excuses: The interviewer (practicing physician) called me after my acceptance and said you have showed the committee more willpower and change than anyone we have ever seen. If curious, I ended up raising my GPA to a 3.79 (full load summer semesters, B- in only one course). Its easy to talk about your GPA problems with advisers, or talk to a friend who will make you feel better- BUT that won't change the effort or actual grades you earn unless you simply spend hours studying. Labor away in the library, no socializing during that time or facebook- just hardcore studying.

Yes, we all mess up; its not the end of the world. I scored the highest score on a biology exam after coming to the new semester because I wanted it more than anything.

2- Hit the MCAT hard- do whatever it takes: After my first MCAT, I felt like a complete failure. As I learned from the dean of admissions, although many students may have amazing activities, the aptitude to handle the rigorous medical program is a must (MCAT, GPA).

After finishing my junior year, I thought that since I was doing so great in classes, I could definitely score a 35 or something on the MCAT. It is a different type of test, it assesses how well you're "endurance" is, broad critical thinking, functioning under pressure, and most importantly ability to relate scientific thinking.

3- Get INVOLVED, not a fake non-leadership membership in your school's premedical club: I got involved with many hospitals and organizations. I volunteered at 3 different hospitals, helped out in community centers, etc. Do it because you never know what experience may actually have a profound impact on you. As bored as it may get restocking carts etc., it truly serves a purpose in my opinion.

4- Exercise the mentality: No matter what you do, you can always be better. I booked an appointment with a former admissions dean after all my "accomplishments", she simply grilled me and left me feeling worthless quite honestly.

Although I disagreed with her approach, it engraved in me that I can always be better no what how good I think I am (not just academically, or even medical school-related). She pushed me so hard, I took myself to another level. We waste hours on TV, facebook. Use that time to do great things- start a charity group for a cause you like!

5- Be HUMBLE: It doesn't matter if you get a 4.0 or think you're somehow guaranteed to become a med student, remember that there were 40,000+ student who applied last year. Positive modesty keeps things in check, it pushes you forward.

I really hasn't sunk in that I've actually been accepted into medical school. I realize it's only the beginning of a path, but I'm glad my effort has paid effort. I hope this inspires anyone who got off to a rough spot, or is simply going through a rough patch.

Never Give Up! Class of 2017!!
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Congratulations, but I'm curious as to your number of credits before and after the turn around which ensured going from less 2.5 to 3.79
 
ClemsonFirst said:
If this is a troll thread, it's the most encouraging and longest first troll post I have seen.

But hopefully it's not. Congrats on the acceptance. It takes someone special to push through the hardship and end up on top.
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I'm not sure what my motivation would be to 'troll' and try to help others. Here's the clarification if you like.

Freshman Year: 12 credits, 12 credits Fall (one 2 credit withdrawal)
Following Freshman Year (including 3 summer's): 130 Credits, straight A's,1 B-.
 
ItsNeverOver said:
I'm not sure what my motivation would be to 'troll' and try to help others. Here's the clarification if you like.

Freshman Year: 12 credits, 12 credits Fall (one 2 credit withdrawal)
Following Freshman Year (including 3 summer's): 130 Credits, straight A's,1 B-.
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But your original post says that after two years you had a 2.5

In the first year of college, I didn't know what I wanted to do as a freshman, but I kept on going hoping I would find something I am passionate about. After my first two years, I ended up with:

-2.2 sGPA
-2.5 overall GPA
-Basically, mostly C's
-No activities, extracurricular, etc.

I don't mean to be rude, I'm just confused.
 
ItsNeverOver said:
I'm not sure what my motivation would be to 'troll' and try to help others. Here's the clarification if you like.

Freshman Year: 12 credits, 12 credits Fall (one 2 credit withdrawal)
Following Freshman Year (including 3 summer's): 130 Credits, straight A's,1 B-.
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No yeah, that actually adds up. Wow, this is pretty inspirational.
 
OP, way to go persevering through freshman year. This is a great motivational thread for all those down in the dumps freshman and sophomores out there.
 
tl;dr:

You should do well in all the things medical schools want you to do well in if you would like to get into medical school. 😀
 
ShenanigansMD said:
But your original post says that after two years you had a 2.5

In the first year of college, I didn't know what I wanted to do as a freshman, but I kept on going hoping I would find something I am passionate about. After my first two years, I ended up with:

-2.2 sGPA
-2.5 overall GPA
-Basically, mostly C's
-No activities, extracurricular, etc.

I don't mean to be rude, I'm just confused.
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Exactly.. You stated that you had a 2.5 GPA at the end of 2 years not at the end of your Freshman year..
 
ItsNeverOver said:
Yes, a typo make's my comments completely illegitimate. Took off the post. My mistake.
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Sorry. I wasn't trying to be rude. No need to delete the thread. We were confused because of your typo. Anyway, congratulations!
 
ItsNeverOver said:

Disregard thread, seems like a mistake to have written about my story. Seems like a typo makes you a troll.
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Alright sport, I just wanted a clarification.

Speaking of sports, I'm sad that Detroit is down in the series to SF 🙁
 
OP, troll or not (which I don't think you are, FWIW), you shouldn't really care so much about what we think. You're accepted, now go celebrate. 🙂
 
ShenanigansMD said:
Alright sport, I just wanted a clarification.

Speaking of sports, I'm sad that Detroit is down in the series to SF 🙁
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No worries. SDN was helpful so I was trying to give my experience as to what can hopefully help others with their premed track.
 
Feel free to repost your original story for others out there needing motivation.
 
Leave it up OP


Sent from my iPhone using SDN Mobile app please excuse punctuation and spelling
 
I want to see the story. Can you please re-post OP? (I promise I won't make fun or accuse you of being a troll)
 
Your story is just so impressive some of us were in literal disbelief. I encourage you to put up back up with typo fixed!
 
Agent B said:
Did the typo replace a 3.5 with a 2.5? Or a 2.8 with a 3.8?
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phikapdoctor said:
I guess you had to be there


Sent from my iPhone using SDN Mobile app please excuse punctuation and spelling
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2.5 to 3.8; disputed typo being after freshman vs after sophomore year did the GPA change take place. Everything else was legit and helpful advice.

I guess I came off as a dick.
 
Agent B said:
Did the typo replace a 3.5 with a 2.5? Or a 2.8 with a 3.8?
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I'm assuming OP replaced 'semester' with 'year', causing everyone to think he had 2x as many credits with the 2.5 as he really did. I could be wrong, though, I wasn't here to read the original story.

I'd love to see it if you're willing to repost!!:xf:
 
Please repost! i didn't get a chance to read your story
 
I don't mean to be cynical here, but can't OP simply fix the typo in the original post rather than falling to the "accusations" that he's a troll? He didn't have to delete the entire thread, but begging OP to restore the post seems a bit extreme.
 
Agent B said:
I don't mean to be cynical here, but can't OP simply fix the typo in the original post rather than falling to the "accusations" that he's a troll? He didn't have to delete the entire thread, but begging OP to restore the post seems a bit extreme.
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Lol yeah.. I don't mean to be cynical here either but the OP deleting his thread/post contents really gives more credence to him being a troll than not.. However, everything else was solid advice..

For the folks who are wondering, the OP stated he had a 2.5 GPA after 2 years but then raised it to a 3.8. He also said he initially had a 24 on the MCAT before raising it to a 32. When questioned how he could have raised his GPA to a 3.8 from a 2.5 he then said he had a 2.5 at the end of Freshman year. The supposed typo is that he had a 2.5 GPA at the end of the first year of college not the second year.
 
Darkskies said:
Lol yeah.. I don't mean to be cynical here either but the OP deleting his thread/post contents really gives more credence to him being a troll than not.. However, everything else was solid advice.
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Hmm... Alight guys, let's be honest here in light of OP's overreaction. No one accepted to med school would be self-conscious about posting a typo on SDN.

8/10

Also this: http://forums.sdn.net/showthread.php?t=959898
 
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Darkskies said:
Lol yeah.. I don't mean to be cynical here either but the OP deleting his thread/post contents really gives more credence to him being a troll than not
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Agent B said:
I don't mean to be cynical here, but can't OP simply fix the typo in the original post rather than falling to the "accusations" that he's a troll? He didn't have to delete the entire thread, but begging OP to restore the post seems a bit extreme.
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ShenanigansMD said:
Hmm... Alight guys, let's be honest here in light of OP's overreaction. No one accepted to med school would be self-conscious about posting a typo on SDN.

8/10

Also this: http://forums.sdn.net/showthread.php?t=959898
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Just to show that not everyone wanting to help or contribute is a troll. My apology for having written what I hope would be an inspirational thread. Have a good one.

 
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ItsNeverOver said:
Just to show that not everyone wanting to help is a troll. My apology for having written what I hope would be an inspirational thread. Have a good one.

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Almost got me.

troll_zps893abae3.jpg


9/10
 
ItsNeverOver said:
Just to show that not everyone wanting to help is a troll. My apology for having written what I hope would be an inspirational thread. Have a good one.

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Why are you only quoting the cynical posts? Jeez man, if you wanna be inspirational and/or help the less-cynical crowd, why are you only paying attention to the critics?

You had a typo that made your story (which was already incredible) borderline impossible.
People were skeptical; can you blame them?
But then...instead of simply fixing the typo, you withdrew the entire post. That makes exactly zero sense, and it's a shame if you can only take notice of the more (they weren't even mean) negative posts.
 
Aerus said:
Not to try to call you out OP, but a simple Google Images of "Medical School Acceptance Letter" will yield that same picture.

~uvmpr
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Did he ever claim that was his? It's a lot easier to find a pic online than to bother taking one, moving it to a computer, censoring it, and uploading it...and at that point, it'd just look generic anyway. I just took it as a celebratory signature, similar to "Med school class of 2012!!!" lines.
 
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