WAMC/MS, SMS, or Post-bacc Advice.

[Kevin001]

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Hi there,

My AACOMAS application has been verified, and my academic standing is not as strong as I'd hoped (cGPA 2.88 & sGPA 3.09 overall credits: at least 120). I'm considering a post-back, SMS, or MS program in 2025 and would greatly value your advice. I'm particularly interested in programs near Minnesota and the East Coast, where I have family, and any information on UNE COM, NYITCOM, TouroCOM-Harlem, TouroCOM-Middletown, LECOM-Elmira, LECOM-Erie, MSUCOM, CCOM or DUQCOM MS-DO programs.

I forgot to add the MCAT; I took it once and will retake it this August.

Thank you for your help.
Best,

 

[Mr.Smile12]

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[Kevin001]

Hi Mr. Smile12,

I posted the WAMC Thread. Thank you.

 

[Goro]

Read my post on reinvention for premeds

 

[Goro]

I strongly suggest that you do a special Masters program, or a do-it-yourself post back. Read my guide to reinvention for pre-meds.

You're not competitive now, and no medical school will be doing you any favors by accepting you when your academic record shows that you're not ready for medical school.

 

[KaiBuzz]

I would also recommend that you postpone your MCAT until you are comfortably scoring 505+ on your new practice exams. With your current score, you probably have some knowledge gaps.

 

[chilly_md]

Threads have been merged to consolidate discussion.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

I would also suggest a SMP, especially if they have a strong record mentoring URMs especially Black males. And offers MCAT help.

If you were going to apply, look.at HBCU schools. But getting a stronger foundation would serve you much better.

 

[Kevin001]

Thank you all for your suggestions. What is the difference between an SMP linkage and an MS linkage? Do I have to pick which classes to take for my MS (I would prefer a more structured program with an academic adviser)? Is there an Excel document for MD-SMPs, which I know is for DOs (here: ?

 

[NickPetti]

I ended up using an SMS API to get updates from schools about deadlines and requirements—it made things way less stressful than checking emails constantly.

For programs near Minnesota or the East Coast, UNE COM and NYITCOM had approachable post-bac options last I looked, and LECOM-Erie seemed chill for MS-DO.