Took an MCAT gamble and it paid; should I apply this upcoming cycle?
Hello,
I began studying for the MCAT around the end of December with the goal of a May or June test date. Many called me crazy cause I had not finished the GenChem series or Bio series - I only completed the Physics series (this is true now). Less than a week ago, I got my scores released and I scored a 519.
This score did not surprise me a great deal because I had been scoring 514s on much harder third party tests and had similar scores on the AAMC FLs. I'm delighted but face a problem...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - July 23, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: BadDayMan Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
2023-2024 West Virginia
University Secondary Essay Prompts (150 word limit each)
1. Why do you want to attend WVU SoM? How did you first hear about WVU SoM, and why do you feel you would be a good fit?
2. Describe a time when you worked closely and successfully with another person who had a background different from your own.
3. How do you see yourself serving the state of West Virgina if accepted?
4. Which one of the AAMC Interpersonal or Intrapersonal...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - July 12, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: wysdoc Tags: 2023-2024 MD Medical School-Specific Discussions Source Type: forums
2023-2024 West Virginia University
Secondary Essay Prompts (150 word limit each)
1. Why do you want to attend WVU SoM? How did you first hear about WVU SoM, and why do you feel you would be a good fit?
2. Describe a time when you worked closely and successfully with another person who had a background different from your own.
3. How do you see yourself serving the state of West Virgina if accepted?
4. Which one of the AAMC Interpersonal or Intrapersonal...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - June 30, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: wysdoc Tags: 2023-2024 MD Medical School-Specific Discussions Source Type: forums
Is a "O" symbol on academic record a red flag?
My primary was just verified yesterday but I had a quick question. I had a class that was listed as Incomplete on my transcript but the professor later gave me an A+. (PI forgot to submit grades). I put it in my AMCAS shown below but AAMC put a “O” mark on it. Should I just leave it like this since it doesn’t affect my GPA or should I ask for a correction? Below is what it looks like on my AMCAS and on my transcript. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - June 30, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: kkzz Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
Took the AAMC sample test: looking for approximate score & advice (2 months left until test date)
I took the AAMC sample test (unscored) and here are my subsection scorings.
C/P 63% 37/59
CARS 85% 45/53
B/B 73% 43/59
P/S 75% 44/59
Thoughts:
C/P Overall felt like for C/P I had quite a few content gaps & I usually do better on C/P questions.
CARS Heard unscored CARS is a lot easier than rest of AAMC FLs so not sure how accurate this is.
B/B Felt okay.
P/S Again, just have some content gaps.
I already did 1/2 rounds of content review with the kaplan books and minimal supplementary...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - June 25, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: medcarrot Tags: MCAT - Medical College Admissions Test Source Type: forums
Restraining Order and Admissions
I’ve been lucky enough to have an acceptance and I’m excited to start medical school in August. I had a clean record while applying and when my school conducted the AAMC background check in January.
However, since then I have been served with a petition for a domestic violence restraining order from my ex-girlfriend. I am currently fighting this and have retained an attorney as the allegations are false but I know that the temporary RO is in law enforcement database.
The hospital...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - June 21, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: thr0waway Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
AAMC president on diversity
Just curious to see what you think. Does he make a strong case for AA?
For those interested, you can also look at an article on AA that came out in jama this past march (?)
Washington, D.C., April 29, 2003 - Association of American Medical
Colleges (AAMC) President Jordan J. Cohen, M.D., issued the following
statement at today's Health Care Access Rally on Capitol Hill:
"On behalf of the Association of American Medical Colleges, whose
primary mission is the health of the nation...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - June 18, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: sunflower79 Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
Please help
So I was scheduled to take my MCAT 6/29. My BP FL was 497, which isn’t good but I thought I could at least bring it up to a 500. So I took AAMC FL1 and got a 488. I’m devastated. I know the issue is content review but I just don’t know where to begin. I was reading the Kaplan books but I kept forgetting the material. I’m thinking about pushing it back to an august test date but I was hoping to apply this cycle. Should I submit a primary or wait until I get my MCAT score back? All advice is...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - June 17, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: The REAL Doc McStuffins Tags: MCAT - Medical College Admissions Test Source Type: forums
Should I write the Other Impactful Experiences essay?
Sorry to belabor an old question. I have read the relevant threads and AAMC materials but I am still a bit confused. I would much appreciate input from current or former adcom members, thank you.
In short, my family has always lived below the poverty line. We had free school lunch, SNAP, and other gov't assistance. I saw shootings outside my window. I also worked with my dad in construction starting at age 12, full-time in the summers. (Yes, 12 years old; he was an independent contractor...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - June 3, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: karaya Tags: Nontraditional Students Source Type: forums
AAMC Preview Question
If a medical school states preview as "highly recommended" for their holistic process but application would be considered complete without a preview score, does this mean I am at a disadvantage for not doing preview? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - June 1, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Top-Bass5049 Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
WAMC/school list help ORM 502, cGPA 3.82, sGPA 3.79 applying DO
cGPA and sGPA as calculated by AMCAS or AACOMAS
cGPA 3.82 and sGPA 3.79
MCAT score(s) and breakdown
502 (126/124/125/127)
pretty disappointed in this score, I was averaging 509 on AAMC practice, but I am going abroad this summer so I don't have time to retake it.
other factors:
PA resident
Asian American
State school
Clinical experience
hospital volunteering for ~150 hours
Research experience
research lab ~800 hours
400 hours...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - May 27, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: animalman15 Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums
Nontrad: Strong MCAT, weak GPA, varied life experiences
Hi everyone! I'm a nontraditional student planning to apply both MD and DO this cycle. I have a bad GPA, and I am not sure how possible it is to overcome it.
sGPA: 3.1
cGPA: 3.3
MCAT: 516
Graduate certification in Medical Microbiology with 3.8 GPA (15 credits)
Disadvantaged, ORM, 27 years old.
Excuse my inexact hours listed, the AAMC website is down at the moment.
Thousands of non-science work hours. (Many jobs from age 16 and up, ranging from retail to bartending to editorial work...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - May 22, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: agetker Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums
Are JW passages for B/B CP... etc representative of the actual exam?
Basically just the title. I tried doing a few of the questions (like 20) and did some of the AAMC section bank and I feel they are nothing alike in terms of difficulty and logic. People that have actually taken the MCAT, are JW passages good for all the non CARS sections? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - May 18, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: mdx5152 Tags: MCAT - Medical College Admissions Test Source Type: forums
Retaking MCAT and application cycle timeline.
Hi All,
I was wondering if someone can help answer a few questions I've been having.
I took the MCAT a year ago and had a substantial drop from my AAMC FL scores, so I'm currently in the process of retaking. I would like to retake in late June/early July maybe. How should I go about applying? Do I still apply June 1st with my current score, and update schools later on, or should I apply later after I take the MCAT again? What would be more advisable and how will schools see this? My...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - May 16, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Dr.Gains Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
Retaking the AAMC Preview Test? Also do I need to retake the CASPER?
Hello, sorry if this question was asked before, but I was wondering if there is any merit in retaking a prereview test from 6/8/21 as I am planning on applying for the 2024 cycle. Also was wondering if I need to retake the casper since I took it in 2021
The percentile rank effective date is 5/1/22 and I have scored a 6, placing me in 78%. Just some stats:
1. 3.6 cGPA, 3.8 sGPA, 4.0 post bacc gpa, strong upward curve.
2. 511 total MCAT, 127 CHEM, 127 CARS, 128 BIO, 129 PSYCH
3. CA native...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - May 11, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: amoxicillin_resistant Tags: Casper/Situational Judgement Tests Source Type: forums
