I need Advise GPA 2.9 MCAT plan on retaking
by Rozstripe (Posted Wed Nov 06, 2013 2:51 am)Hello guys,I wanted to get some feedback because i am a little uneasy about my situation at the moment. I was accepted to a Caribbean medical school UMHS. I attended for a month and had to take a leave of absence because i didn't find enough funds to pay the school since the school isn't federally funded yet. THIS LEAD ME TO A SPIRAL OF DEPRESSION! so now I'm looking at the option to study in the US where i believe i can find more options to pay medical school. I though of the idea of applying to a DO school, KCOM to be exact.I plan on retaking my MCAT, since i know my 15 mcat ...
Source: Med Student Guide - November 6, 2013 Category: Medical Students Source Type: forums
MCAT | Test prep institute
by fadyasawad (Posted Tue Nov 05, 2013 6:41 am)our start-up towards an inspired future doctor is what MCAT all about. The Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) is a computer-based, multiple choice examination used by medical school admissions officials to predict future success. This test divides into four sections: Physical Sciences, Verbal Reasoning, Biological Sciences and Unscored Trial. The first step to MCAT success is to know what you’re up against.Take the challenge, get a high score, and be ready for the journey of ultimate success! Good luck our future doctors! (Source: Med Student Guide)
Source: Med Student Guide - November 5, 2013 Category: Medical Students Source Type: forums
Low GPA, Carribean Schools, AN Option?
by Enot (Posted Mon Nov 04, 2013 7:21 pm)I think that this is a mistake. You may be able to get in to a Caribbean school with no MCAT, but in order to repay your loans you need to match to a residency program in the US. It is getting harder for Carib grads to do this. There are residencies in the US that WILL NOT accept Carib grads, regardless of board scores. THis is unfair, but it seems to be the way it is. US MD/DO classes are getting larger, so it is likely to get worse in the future. I am sorry, I don't want to be discouraging, but this is what I am understanding as a graduating US senior entering the match this...
Source: Med Student Guide - November 5, 2013 Category: Medical Students Source Type: forums
Biology major but gpa isn't great
by zarmed003 (Posted Thu Oct 31, 2013 7:38 pm)msand1 wrote:Do everything you can to bump up your undergrad GPA, then you can take some graduate level classes or re-take some classes that you didn't do so well on before you apply to med-school. You are correct-- most post-baccalaureate pre-med programs are intended for people who graduated with non-science degrees. I don't think you will have much luck getting into a post-bac pre-med program since you are already a biology major. I would just recommend doing everything you can to bump up your GPA now. You are definitely heading in the right direction. Once you graduate with...
Source: Med Student Guide - October 31, 2013 Category: Medical Students Source Type: forums
what US & Carib schools will CONSIDER gpa < 3.0 MCAT 33R
by zarmed003 (Posted Thu Oct 31, 2013 7:36 pm)can someone please give me some names of some good Caribbean schools?? (Source: Med Student Guide)
Source: Med Student Guide - October 31, 2013 Category: Medical Students Source Type: forums
MCAT and Undergraduate vs. Residency Placement
by Percival B (Posted Wed Oct 30, 2013 11:41 pm)Hello, again !I also didn't like that aspect of the verbal sections of SAT / MCAT because "choose the best answer" is almost a subjective decision - there could be more than one answer that is basically true or correct, but only one (according to the test designers) which is "the best" Whereas in the science sections it's more clear-cut, the answers are pretty much either right or wrong with no intermediate "grey area" USMLE is not so much verbal. And not really problem-solving, either. It's mostly just massive memorization of facts from all of your medical school courses. So...
Source: Med Student Guide - October 31, 2013 Category: Medical Students Source Type: forums
Gpa
by Percival B (Posted Wed Oct 30, 2013 11:17 pm)Can you explain your situation in more detail? - Where are you studying, and what is your major - What year are you in college - What are your actual grade-point averages in science and overall = science GPA and cumulative GPA - Are you going to take the MCAT exam - Percy (Source: Med Student Guide)
Source: Med Student Guide - October 31, 2013 Category: Medical Students Source Type: forums
EMT with 4 years Experience
by Sarah S (Posted Tue Oct 29, 2013 9:05 am)Thanks for the info. I don't think I'm gonna have too much trouble with the MCATS honestly. I study my butt off and I've already got so much experience with real life situations because I've been an EMT for the last 4 years so I'm not sweating it. Thanks again (Source: Med Student Guide)
Source: Med Student Guide - October 29, 2013 Category: Medical Students Source Type: forums
EMT with 4 years Experience
by Enot (Posted Sun Oct 27, 2013 12:12 pm)A good way to think about it is as the MCAT, as in singular. You should only take it one time. People do take it multiple times, but this is not a recipe for success. Here is the AAMC (test admin) website: www.aamc.org/students/applying/mcat/To answer your 34 question, yeah, a 34 will get you into medical school, if your GPA is good, by which I mean 3.6 or higher. Here is a site to take practice tests: www.e-mcat.com. See how you can do. Above 30... Good chance. Chances get better as score gets higher. Below 30... Weaker as score goes down. I am going to be very blun...
Source: Med Student Guide - October 27, 2013 Category: Medical Students Source Type: forums
MCAT and Undergraduate vs. Residency Placement
by JMirza (Posted Sat Oct 26, 2013 10:59 pm)The sub-scores of the MCAT that I wrote were the following:6 VR, 7 PS, and 7 BSI highly doubt its dyslexia, because I can score very well on university level tests. The real essence of my problem is learning to apply the concepts.Maybe my thoughts are just clouded while I'm under a timed test. During undergraduate tests, I usually have a strong sense of what areas the professor will focus upon during the midterm, the way he will ask the questions, etc. The MCAT has a similar style of applying concepts for each section, but, as the same time, a lot of variability.Surprisingly, the...
Source: Med Student Guide - October 27, 2013 Category: Medical Students Source Type: forums
EMT with 4 years Experience
by Percival B (Posted Fri Oct 25, 2013 5:06 pm)Hi, Do you mean 34 score on the MCAT, or was that your previous score on GMAT- Percy (Source: Med Student Guide)
Source: Med Student Guide - October 25, 2013 Category: Medical Students Source Type: forums
Questions about med school and preparing
by mk20 (Posted Thu Oct 24, 2013 7:55 pm)The MCAT material is basic enough that in-depth study of any particular major will not give you much advantage. The more important thing is that you finish your pre-med courses before you take the MCAT. Some will argue that a biology major will better prepare you for the pre-clinical years of medical school. On the other hand, others will argue that college is a great time to study something unrelated to biology for personal development. As far as I know, SAT/ACT scores are not even considered in med school admissions. I know this is true of my med school. For pre-med success, intel...
Source: Med Student Guide - October 24, 2013 Category: Medical Students Source Type: forums
Post Bac Suggestions?
by Percival B (Posted Mon Oct 21, 2013 11:28 pm)This site has a free tool to estimate how competitive your application would be, numerically speaking, at a broad range of US medical schools: http://www.studentdoc.com/medfind.htmlYou can also sign up to get a more detailed report. California residency is clearly a factor in your case. MCAT is very good and grades are good also. Depends on where you are considering applying - Percy (Source: Med Student Guide)
Source: Med Student Guide - October 22, 2013 Category: Medical Students Source Type: forums
Questions about med school and preparing
by Percival B (Posted Mon Oct 21, 2013 11:16 pm)What should I major in to best help me for the MCAT?It's a comprehensive test of biological sciences, physical sciences, verbal and reading ability, writing, and more recently, social sciences, too. Really the "complete package" so no one major covers all of that. Do SAT/ACT scores matter at all when dealing with med school? (25 ACT) (I've already been accepted to a couple of colleges).Very little, I believe one of the private medical schools I applied to did request my SAT scores, and that worked to my advantage. But it's not generally done, high school was high school, and...
Source: Med Student Guide - October 22, 2013 Category: Medical Students Source Type: forums
What are my chances??
by Percival B (Posted Mon Oct 21, 2013 11:00 pm)It's overall "solid" and consistent in that you never failed or did really poorly in any class. But 8 C's and 2 B's gives a GPA which which is well below-average. And you haven't distinguished yourself academically because there were no really excellent grades. Thinking about your own medical care if you were in the hospital, would you want your doctor to have been a 'C' student, or an 'A' student? Not hard to choose, right? And in medical education, it doesn't get easier from this point on, it gets more difficult. As for the Caribbean schools, I don't know much about it, nor...
Source: Med Student Guide - October 22, 2013 Category: Medical Students Source Type: forums
