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You're good for those three.
Slim to no chance for DO though.
You're good for those three.
Slim to no chance for DO though.
Hello,
I was wondering what my chances are for any of the 9 podiatry schools! I have been accepted to a few carribean medical schools (St. George, AUC, Saba, and Ross) because I originally wanted to become a physician. But, recently I started to shadow a podiatrist and I have grown to really enjoy it. I have all of my transcripts, mcat scores, and LOR together. However, I am worried that I am applying too late and that my scores are unsatisfactory. So, I was wondering if anyone had any advice and what my chances are for this next fall! Thank you so much!
1. Schools you are applying to: ALL OF THEM!
2. cGPA/sGPA: 3.047 (cGPA)/ 2.70 (sGPA)
3. MCAT Score: I took it twice. The first time: 19M (V: 07, PS: 04, B:08) The second time: 22M (V: 11, PS:07, B: 04)
4. Podiatry Experience: I have shadowed at a podiatry residency program (so far only a few times).
5. Non-Podiatry Shadowing/Clinical Experience (If Applicable): I have volunteered at a hospital for a few years, worked at an internal medicine office for 2 years, and volunteered at a OBGyn office for one year.
6. Volunteering: (above)
Give it a try i suppose, but to be honest those scores are just awful, i mean a 1 on VR WTF. When i see scores like that i think eitherDo u think that pod schools take the higher MCAT sections if you took the test multiple times?
1st: V-5, PS-4, BS-9
2nd: V-1, PS-8, BS-8
2nd: V-1, PS-8, BS-8
I see. Well I still didn't go from a 5 to a 1 because I lost my critical thinking skills.lol I believe also that the sciences catch my attention a lot better than non science subjects anyway, hence I'm going into a science oriented field.
I see. Well I still didn't go from a 5 to a 1 because I lost my critical thinking skills.lol I believe also that the sciences catch my attention a lot better than non science subjects anyway, hence I'm going into a science oriented field.
I've recently decided on Podiatry as a fit for me. Graduated this past summer BS Biology with honors from prestigious liberal arts school 3.69 oGPA, I imagine my sGPA is somewhere around a 3.4. Pretty good EC's. Needing to know if I should rush to take the MCAT in March and get an app in. Predicting my score would probably range around 19-20 (this is what Kaplan averaged it as). Should I go with this plan or hold off and apply first round in August? Should I submit my app BEFORE I take it in March? Would it hurt to see how I did and apply anyway? & if no luck retake the MCAT after studying more?
Any advice?????????
Thanks so much for responding! I'm just curious why it would hurt to apply both now and then if I didn't get in this time around apply next cycle? I don't mind dishing out the extra $ for it.. I guess my only worry is having to take the MCAT twice if I didn't do well enough on it in March but it doesn't sound like taking it twice holds many people back... and I haven't seen much on discouraging re-applicants.
If I did take it in March and apply, could I already finish and send in my app? Even before I take it?
@hopefulspartan, you can also try to leverage the fact that your dad is a physician if you are interested in DO. Schools seem more open to ones who have family in the field, if anything else it can bolster your personal statement.Th
I DO/MD, I' I've seen my Dad bust his ass 70-80 hours a week doing it, while barely scraping by financially. No.
Getting a 1 means something went horribly horribly wrong, you only got about 4 or so questions right out of 40. You can ask to get that section regraded by hand, but this does come with a fee you truly think that there was an error. I suppose going 4-8 is a help, but neither of those scores are something to write home about.Idk if I ran outta time on verbal and thats why I gotta 1 or what. It might've been a goof on their behalf who knows. I was shocked as sh** when I saw it too. But don't u think science scores and the fact that I jumped from a 4 to an 8 on PS would matter more for POD school?
I asked that as I have known brilliant people who bombed the MCAT for these reasons. I will say though you will have to get used to reading tons of journal articles and other clinical/technical literature. I would get into the habit of reading a lot more.and no, I understand English...I'm FROM the US and speak no other language fluently. I do have a Bachelor's. No test anxiety either. I'm just not a fast reader, especially when it comes to very complex reading like there is on the MCAT verbal. I was never a frequent reader.
You will be using the skills on the verbal section all the time through your life. It is not a reading test but more of a critical thinking exam. Think of it when you become an attending your patients might be coming in giving you a bunch of BS in their history but give that one sliver of information that can lead to a diagnosis. Being able to process information down to what you truly need is a very needed skill in everyday life.yeah I'll just have to see how narrow these admissions committees think. I've taken DAT and MCAT and I tend to do well on science sections and sh**ty on reading sections. I mean would you have ANYTHING like verbal reasoning on the Pod boards? Probably more like the science sections on there instead.
@hopefulspartan, you can also try to leverage the fact that your dad is a physician if you are interested in DO. Schools seem more open to ones who have family in the field, if anything else it can bolster your personal statement.
University of Iowa- degree in Bio
3.06 cGPA
2.73sGPA
(without grade replacement)
Work as pharmacy tech - 1 year
Held part time job in private lab for 2 semesters 20 hrs/week
Hospital Volunteer experience and leadership
Strong upward grade trend
Straight A's/ deans list twice
25R Mcat,
planning on applying in april for fall, I am getting a little worried about my chances. Thoughts?
I have everything but my LORs taken care of, I am shadowing this week. It is really difficult for me to meet with my professors and get time off of work to shadow because I work full time at a pharmacy. I am working to get it done as quickly as possible but my goal for latest app is April.
On the subject yet off topic at the same time, which schools grant interviews/acceptances before LOR's and which don't?
3.4 cgpa
3.3 sgpa
Mcat - 15
does he have a chance?
cGPA: 3.5ish
sGPA: 3.1-3.3ish
MCAT: 25P
Volunteer activities:
2+ years hospital volunteer experience
Volunteer research assistant at local pediatric hospital
3 month's volunteering at daycare for mentally/physically disabled
3+ months volunteer at Cancer Centre
1 year Student Mentor for Science Students
Work-related activities:
6 months as research assistant at hospital research institute for schizophrenia
Currently a medical assistant at local health care/walk-in clinic
Awards:
Deans Honor List 3 years
Scholarship
Community Service Award
Should be noted that I am Canadian and as such there is very limited access to DPM's. Pretty much everyone in my area is a chiropodist. As such I don't have hands on experience shadowing a DPM. I intend only to apply to NY for personal reasons.
cGPA: 3.5ish
sGPA: 3.1-3.3ish
MCAT: 25P
Volunteer activities:
2+ years hospital volunteer experience
Volunteer research assistant at local pediatric hospital
3 month's volunteering at daycare for mentally/physically disabled
3+ months volunteer at Cancer Centre
1 year Student Mentor for Science Students
Work-related activities:
6 months as research assistant at hospital research institute for schizophrenia
Currently a medical assistant at local health care/walk-in clinic
Awards:
Deans Honor List 3 years
Scholarship
Community Service Award
Should be noted that I am Canadian and as such there is very limited access to DPM's. Pretty much everyone in my area is a chiropodist. As such I don't have hands on experience shadowing a DPM. I intend only to apply to NY for personal reasons.