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Source: The Student Room - January 9, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Democracy Tags: Medicine Source Type: forums
Competitive PCAT scores?? VCU is goal!
I took the PCAT for the first time in September and here are my scores:
Bio 35
Reading 46
Math 94
Chem 91
Overall 75 Writing 3
Junior, Microbiology major, GPA 3.49, I currently am doing research for a pharmaceutical company. I have also worked in a pharmacy since I was 16 and have been a tech for 2 years now.
Should I retake the PCAT before I apply next summer? My bio score is crazy low which is sad because I am a bio major haha. I used Dr. collins and the pearson tests, which predicted me...
Competitive PCAT scores?? VCU is goal! (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - January 1, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: clc6 Source Type: forums
What should I do to improve my chances?
Hello, I'm looking for any advice that anyone who knows more than me might have.
I am graduating Spring 2018 as a dual major (Microbiology and nutrition) from University of Florida. I was doing just okay in my classes until my girlfriend of 3+ years broke up with me out of the blue, that semester(fall 2016) my grades tanked. I had a 1.44 GPA. I was taking all science classes so it really hurt my sGPA. I was planning on using the grade forgiveness policy for that semester but as you all know...
What should I do to improve my chances? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - December 29, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: cfgreen3095 Source Type: forums
What are my application weaknesses/how can I improve it?
I'm an ND resident, hopefully applying in 2018-2019 cycle. I decided to take a gap year mainly to improve my extracurriculars and work experience. Here is what I have so far:
MCAT 509: 126/127/127/129 80th percentile (took in Sept. 2017)
Cum GPA: 3.96 (with two more semesters to go)
Major: Biology/Pre-Health Science
Minor: Spanish
Work/ECs:
Phi Beta Kappa member
CNA at hospital med/surg ~300+ hours (May-Aug 2015)
Summer microbiology internship at State Dept. of Health...
What are my application weaknesses/how can I improve it? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - December 18, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Icy14 Source Type: forums
Sacrifice Class Rank for Step 1
Ok. So I've heard of people dropping school to study for step 1, but that in my mind that seems convoluted because you are learning what shows up on Step 1 in your courses.
For me though, I have to take 2 classes at my school that are very non step 1 related but they are worth a ton of credits. I focus alot of my energy on Pathology, Pharmacology and Microbiology and do very well but end up just getting by in the rest of the classes that won't help me in Step 1.
Is it that bad to not focus...
Sacrifice Class Rank for Step 1 (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - December 14, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: doc2be245 Source Type: forums
Taking easy classes to boost gpa
I am a sophomore at a large public university currently have a very low BCPM GPA (3.81) and am very disappointed with it. All my other friends have 3.9+ GPAs. What I'm really mad about is how one class (upper level microbiology), was responsible for dropping me from a 3.91 to a 3.81 cause I bombed the last exam (I was doing fine the first three exams).
I was wondering what are your thoughts on taking 3 1000 level chemistry classes, 3 1000 level bio courses, and 3 1000 level physics classes...
Taking easy classes to boost gpa (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - December 12, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Richanesthesiologist Source Type: forums
Trimming school list - 3.63 cGPA, 36 MCAT, ORM in California
Hi everyone, I need a bit of help trimming down my school list. I built a list while studying for my MCAT and was conservative about it, but my score came out today and was near the top end of my expectations.
Asian male, California resident
Graduated 2012 from a big UC
First time applicant
Major: Microbiology
cGPA: 3.63
sGPA: ~3.60
MCAT: 36 (12/12/12. first take, a month ago)
LORs: 1 professor who was my major advisor, PI, and took a class with, 1 professor I took a small lab class with,...
Trimming school list - 3.63 cGPA, 36 MCAT, ORM in California (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - December 11, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: unnumzaan Source Type: forums
Take Microbiology Spring Semester?
Hello all, I am contemplating on whether or not to take microbiology in my last semester of undergraduate. I was accepted to my top dental school on December 1st. Microbiology is not a core prerequisite is is just a course that was recommended to be taken at this dental school. I am leaning towards not taking it as I would love to have a very relaxed last semester of my undergraduate degree! I do not need to take Micro in order to graduate with a B.S. in Biology in May 2018. I only have 8...
Take Microbiology Spring Semester? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - December 10, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: a_hildy Source Type: forums
Am I still in the run? (Urm)
Im a bit weary of my path. So I have about a 2.7 science gpa right now. Good thing is that I have a upward trend so far. I got a F in microbiology at community college, retook gen chem I 3 times (D,D,B). B in gen chem II. Moving forward I started 4yr University last semester; Got a B in Orgo lec and A- in the lab. This semester its confirmed ill be getting: B+ in Orgo II lec , A in Lab
B+ in Bio
A- in Physics I
C- in Calculus!!
So I have like 9 more science classes to take in 5 semesters...
Am I still in the run? (Urm) (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - November 16, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: FutureDrHester Source Type: forums
Nursing School Vs Med School, no comparison.
As someone who is about to complete medical school, and who went through nursing school for a BSN, the knowledge gap between the two is exponential. In light of recent arguments made by militant nurses who argue that the required nursing courses to complete an associates degree or BSN is just as good as medical school. First you take an A&P, 101 course on microbiology, a introductory 12 week course in "orgo/gen chem, Biochem" all combined superficially in 12 weeks, 12 week course in...
Nursing School Vs Med School, no comparison. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - November 12, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Critical Mass REACHED Source Type: forums
How exactly does this work?
Hi everyone,
I'm applying to post bacc programs in the spring because my GPA is somewhat weak (3.25, science...somewhat lower) and I didn't have time to take my MCAT being that I finished biochem in August and the last date was a month later. I am currently a senior microbiology major at Ohio state. In your opinion, is it better to enroll in a post bacc program that has a direct linkage to a medical school (i.e. One that is hosted through a college of medicine and offers an interview upon...
How exactly does this work? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - November 2, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: gobuckeyes95 Source Type: forums
Do I have a realistic chance?
Hello all! New member to this page. Looking for honest opinions, advice, etc. Be as a brutal as you feel is necessary. I can handle it!
So. Just finished my sophomore year of college. 3.8 GPA, recently decided to major in microbiology, minor in psychology and/or neuroscience. It is clear that I had no idea what I wanted to major in until now, I've taken some random courses- only taken 4 science courses so far but have completed all my gen eds and will still be completing my bachelors in 4...
Do I have a realistic chance? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - October 29, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: gth2m Source Type: forums
Nontrad /need help over MCAT
Hi, I am a nontraditional student (Registered Nurse) preparing for MCAT. I am currently taking organic chemistry 1 and retaking microbiology to refresh my knowledge. I am enrolled to take Organic chem II with Physics I in Spring 2018.
I work Sat-Sun (12/day) and i have 2yr old kid.
My issue is in regards with preparing for MCAT. I currently have Kaplan course review books at my disposal which i have not been able to look at thoroughly yet. I was debating to take the kaplan prep course that...
Nontrad /need help over MCAT (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - October 27, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Dia20 Source Type: forums
Which applicant is more competetive?
This is only based on the first 2 years of college. One of them is mine and the other is for a close friend. We are both sophomores right now and applying to an early medical program.
Applicant one:
3.90 GPA, 3.93 BCPM. Taking 18 credits/semester GPA Upper level (3000 or 4000) classes include Molecular Genetics, Microbiology, Analytical Chemistry (In progress) Immunology (in progress)
-Treasurer of a service organization
-Volunteer coordinator of an MD/PHD organization
-Presented at 1...
Which applicant is more competetive? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - October 22, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Richanesthesiologist Source Type: forums
Pharmacy Admissions
Hello,
I’m pre-pharmacy student and I’m planning to apply to pharmacy school in January.My overall GPA is 3.0 (as Pharmcas calculated it and it includes classes that are not required for pharmacy school which brought my GPA down). I took the PCAT this month and I got 20%. I’m planning to retake it in January after i finish calculus and microbiology this semester.can you please suggest me a good study prep. I have kaplan book and pearson exams.i’m planning to study for an hour everyday and...
Pharmacy Admissions (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - October 13, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: PharmD0412 Source Type: forums
