Advice on (slight) change in study plan - received Boren Scholarship & taking August 24th
Hi all!
I'm a sophomore in college right now, and I am registered to take the MCAT on August 24th. I made my three month study plan for the summer, which looks pretty similar to how most study plans are
First month (May 6th - June 4th) content review
Second and third month (June 5th-August 24th) UWorld + AAMC material; BP exams transitioning to AAMC full lengths
However, I recently got notified that I got awarded the Boren scholarship that funds me to learn a language in...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 22, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: hommefatale Tags: MCAT - Medical College Admissions Test Source Type: forums
AAMC Traffic Rules For the April 15th Deadline
I am still waiting for financial aid offers from most of my admitted schools. I know the traffic rules say by April 15th to drop all but 3 offers. I have also heard that this is just a suggestion, not a requirement, but I cannot find any official AAMC sources that say its a suggestion. Can anyone clarify or provide official links where it says its a suggestion. And is the process as simple as sending an email to a school? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 13, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: joer123 Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
MCAT Score Increase Chances
I just finished my first AAMC FL (I did the unscored) and got a 508 (127/127/126/128) according to the converter. I took a BP FL about a month ago and got a 503 and have done UWorld between then and now. I’m aiming for a 515-517 and am testing May 24 while working full time (I am planning to use PTO to take the week before my test off to study) What can I do between then and now to achieve that goal? Is 515-517 out of the question? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 7, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: irishforever182 Tags: MCAT - Medical College Admissions Test Source Type: forums
2024-2025 SJT list (check your list)
Public service reminder
As you are making your school lists, make sure you check if the school requires you to take Casper.
2024-2025 list of schools and their SJTs
Updated April 4, 2024 on The AAMC PREview® Professional Readiness Exam Participating Medical Schools and MSAR reports Look at the 2023 list to see if your school(s) wanted you to take an SJT. Schools requiring PREview for 2025 cycle CA Kaiser/Tyson School of Medicine (new for 2024) GA Mercer...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 5, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Mr.Smile12 Tags: Pre-Dental Source Type: forums
2024-2025 SJT lists on SDN forums (check your list)
Public service announcement to those of you making your lists to apply to medical school (and other programs)...
Check your list against the PREview school list. I'm reposting as the AAMC is updating information on their website.
2024-2025 list of schools and their SJTs
Updated April 4, 2024 on The AAMC PREview® Professional Readiness Exam Participating Medical Schools and MSAR reports Look at the 2023 list to see if your school(s) wanted you to take an SJT. Schools requiring PREview for 2025 cycle CA Kaiser/Tyson School of Medicine (new f...
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 5, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Mr.Smile12 Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
2024-2025 list of schools and their SJTs
Updated April 2, 2024 on The AAMC PREview® Professional Readiness Exam Participating Medical Schools and MSAR reports
Look at the 2023 list to see if your school(s) wanted you to take an SJT.
Schools requiring PREview for 2025 cycle
CA Kaiser/Tyson School of Medicine (new for 2024)
GA Mercer
MO St. Louis University
UT Eccles/University of Utah (required for screening)
TN Frist/Belmont University (new for 2024)
CA UC Davis
CA...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 3, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Mr.Smile12 Tags: Casper/Situational Judgement Tests Source Type: forums
2024-2025 AMCAS MSAR reports now available
Medical School Admission Requirements™ Reports for Applicants and Advisors
The following Advisor Reports and their contents are the intellectual property of the AAMC and are intended solely for use by NAAHP National Members.
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Source: Student Doctor Network - April 3, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Mr.Smile12 Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
Real test scheduled in 12 days. Today AAMC FL4 501 (124,126,125,126)
Applying to 4 schools (ranked from most to least preferred based on cultural fit and proximity) with MCAT averages of 506, 512, 518, 506.
BP diagnostic 501, BP 3 FL 505, AAMC 1-4 FL 503, 503, 505, 501
GPA 4.0
Nontraditional, working full-time as an NP. Taking 1 week off from work to address weaknesses. For example, I can't tell you single characters for amino acids, which are polar, nonpolar, basic, or acidic. Still not competent in interpreting Lineweaver-Burk plots. Adequate...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - March 31, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: ahnonemoose Tags: MCAT - Medical College Admissions Test Source Type: forums
MCAT attempts
Hello,
I have not taken the MCAT yet, but will be taking it in a few weeks (4/26). On my AAMC portal, it says testing year remaining: 2 and lifetime limit remaining: 6. Is this counting the exam I have signed up for? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - March 31, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: dubai0628 Tags: MCAT - Medical College Admissions Test Source Type: forums
Question about AAMC immunization form for VSLO aways
So I was able to have someone at my school sign the form for me after I filled it out.
I am just wondering if I am supposed to attach anything to this?
It says "Copy attached" on the right side of the aamc immunization form for each vaccination so do I need an official proof from the health department or something? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - March 22, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: taeyeonlover Tags: Medical Students (MD) Source Type: forums
Can I get a 500-503 by June 1st?
Diagnostic AAMC 492- 118 125 122 126
Let me give some background context as to why I am in a rush. I have been providing for my parents financially for over 2 years, my father is suffering from UIP and you literally have to LISTEN to the person suffering from all of the coughing. I help my parents take care of this house/ property. I used to work full time but I am finally able to come down to 3 days a week so I can get to studying
I started studying last week. I am done with PS Content...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - March 21, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: The Last Reclaimer Tags: MCAT - Medical College Admissions Test Source Type: forums
AACOMAS Fee Waiver?
I qualified for the AAMC fee assistance program based on earning fairly little in my current job. I'm over 26 and independent so I didn't need to provide parental income for that application.
The AACOMAS fee waiver seems harder to receive.
For AACOMAS, it seems parental income is required even if you're independent. The only exceptions are if parents are deceased or incarcerated or if you're legally emancipated. This seems rather strict. Wondering what experiences other have had. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - March 19, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: notabot81 Tags: Pre-Medical (DO) Source Type: forums
AAMC MCAT Official Prep Complete Bundle Worth It?
Hello!
I am wondering if anyone has ever purchased the AAMC MCAT Official Prep Complete Bundle (Online + Print Book) | 1-Year Subscription for $300.
It's a bundle of all of their materials, but what I really want to know is if the problem packets included have the same problems and materials repeated over and over (CollegeBoard ripped me off once when I bought different editions of their official guides only to realize it was the exact same content with a different cover). Here is...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - March 17, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: agentfaithmd Tags: MCAT - Medical College Admissions Test Source Type: forums
Potentially stupid question, but please please help: Should I retake a 513?
Real MCAT score: 513 - 125/128/128/132
Scored AAMC FLs taken after the real deal:
FL 3: 516 - 129/126/130/131
FL 4: 516 - 129/128/129/131
For context, I took the real MCAT 1/26/24 and I’m signed up to retake it literally next week, 3/22/23. My parents are very pushy about retaking because they want me to get into USF or UMiami Med.
I myself want to get into UMiami Med but like many of us, I would be overjoyed to get in literally anywhere.
I did not expect to get a 513 on my...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - March 14, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: medtulsi Tags: MCAT - Medical College Admissions Test Source Type: forums
Are there any good CARS courses
I took the exam twice, and I did very badly on CARS!!! (I got 120 the first time and 121 the second time). My parents recommended that I take a course on CARS.
What do you guys think? English is not my native language; however, I can read just fine. I have finished JW during my first attempt + AAMC CARS resources. During my second attempt, I redid the AAMC materials and did some UEarth + JW. However, there was no improvement. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - March 10, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: jasminric Tags: MCAT - Medical College Admissions Test Source Type: forums
