WAMC/Reapplicant
Hi, I am posting this because I am most likely going to have to re-apply and feel like I should start preparing. Here is my list and new updates. I am also going to expand my list and apply to DO schools but don't know much about them so would love advice on that and also any areas I should work on to strengthen my application and better my chances!
cGPA-3.78 and sGPA-3.82
MCAT score and breakdown: August 2022 513 (128/126/131/128)-CASPER to be taken this cycle and Preview 8...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - February 29, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: yayparty112 Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums
Please point me to the right direction -Masters/PostBacc
Overall GPA: 3.1
Science/BCP GPA: 2.7
DAT: 23
Illinois
As reality is setting in slowly, I must prepare. Please suggest Masters/PostBacc, recommended studies and schools I should apply to compensate for my low GPA.
Thank you so much! (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - February 29, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: jaysonddshopeful Tags: Pre-Dental Source Type: forums
What causes an applicant to be waitlisted at many schools?
Hi all. I first want to say that I am very grateful for the acceptances I do have. I know that no matter what, I am fortunate enough to be a physician. However, it is hard not to think about what I have done wrong that has led to many more waitlists than acceptances. So far, I have heard back from ten schools post-interview, with the result being three acceptances, seven waitlists, and no rejections. I can't help but think this is a reflection of me. Is it just the luck of the entire...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - February 28, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: FinancialBagel Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
The SDN Effect?
So the data is out. Applicant pool size seemed to rebound this year with 2 new schools opening. However the avg applicant stats are down a little. Matriculant data paints a whole other picture... only 403 enrolled this year! Guess people are thinking twice about signing that tuition agreement form.
https://aacpm.org/wp-content/uploads/Historical-TRENDS-of-apps-2014-2023-08-2023-for-health-professions-update-1.pdf
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Source: Student Doctor Network - February 28, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: HardRoadPaved Tags: Podiatric Residents & Physicians Source Type: forums
MCAT Registration Question
Hi! I applied for an early assurance program (Flexmed), and one of the requirements if accepted (I hear back late June) is to not sit for an MCAT. Registration for August MCATs (what I would ideally take if I am not accepted) opens tomorrow, and I am aware it is competitive to get a timing close to my home city if registered too late. Are schools like Sinai able to see if I have registered for the MCAT? I obviously will cancel my registration if accepted, I just want to make sure I have a...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - February 27, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: hommefatale Tags: MCAT - Medical College Admissions Test Source Type: forums
What types of research do T20 schools (UChicago or Northwestern) like?
I am currently applying to the NIH's postbac program, and because my undergrad research experience is very dry lab, health disparities oriented, I haven't had much luck. I'm looking more towards applying to health disparities institution, so very epidemiological-based research, but I was wondering if doing this through this program would still give me a shot at entry to UChicago or Northwestern. Or do they like basic science research?
How can I get into basic science research without any...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - February 27, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: gorgesdesoleil Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
Retaking the MCAT and Applying to USMD as a ORM Canadian
Hi all,
Just wanted to get some input into my plan and had a couple questions. For some background information, my GPA is a 4.0 (both cGPA and sGPA), and my MCAT is a 520 (130/126/132/132). Unfortunately, my MCAT score prevents me from applying to many Canadian schools, and as you all know Canadian schools rarely look at MCAT holistically (either cutoffs or only look at CARS, which puts my MCAT score in the 72nd percentile). Thus, I am planning on retaking late August.
As for my...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - February 27, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: CanadianInLimbo Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
Graduated in 2019- experienced burnout and only now fully gained my perspective back
Hello Everyone,
Here is my story:
I graduated from UCLA in 2019 with a bachelor's in Biology (3.83 GPA and a 3.76 BCPM GPA). I was initially scheduled to take my MCAT in March of 2020; however, due to the onset of the COVID pandemic and the ensuing lockdown, my MCAT was canceled and kept getting canceled for the following months. However, I still wanted to apply to certain medical schools that were offering conditional interviews and acceptances for students without an MCAT score...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - February 27, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: PrinceElvis97 Tags: Pre-Medical (DO) Source Type: forums
Is my optimism reasonable?
Hey guys!
I applied to 13 schools this cycle, got 4 interviews that resulted in 1 rejection (my IS, UF) and 3 waitlists (UMN, Kansas, and Auburn). My #1 choice has always been UMN and luckily, they are kind enough to tell us our waitlist rankings. I am currently #17 OOS. I looked back at the threads for UMN c/o 2027 and c/o 2026 and it seems like they frequently move far past that number once the national acceptance deadline hits. It looks like in 2027 they reached into the 40s and in 2026...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - February 27, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Elylbrooke Tags: What are my Chances? WAMC Veterinary Source Type: forums
Wamc 3.85/522 urm
Hi Everyone!
Trying to see where I stand as an applicant given my kinda-lopsided GPA/MCAT ratio. If someone would be willing to give me an idea of schools to I apply, that would be awesome!
cGPA and sGPA as calculated by AMCAS or AACOMAS: 3.85 cGPA, 3.80 sGPA
MCAT score(s) and breakdown: 500 first attempt, 522 second attempt
State of residence or country of citizenship (if non-US): Arizona
Ethnicity and/or race: black, URM
Undergraduate institution or category: no name...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - February 25, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: TheRealBibFortuna Tags: What Are My Chances? WAMC Medical Source Type: forums
easiest unis to get into for medicine
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Source: The Student Room - February 24, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: artful_lounger Tags: Medicine Source Type: forums
Should you continue to update schools after being admitted?
Could providing updates to schools I am already admitted to result in any additional aid considerations because they may make a more desirable prospective student? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - February 23, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: joer123 Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
4 months of clinical experience?
Hello everyone!
I am gearing up to apply to both MD and DO schools this summer, really excited! I recently started a clinical job in October, and to be honest, it makes me miserable. I've enjoyed helping my patients and learning about the actual clinical aspect of it, but the work environment is just so nasty, and I had a bad altercation with someone today that was completely uncalled for. I want to quit this job and work somewhere else. I started the end of October, and I want to put my...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - February 23, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: idkjustchooseone Tags: Pre-Medical (DO) Source Type: forums
“Non science major” classes
Planning to apply DO in a couple years.
Took Biology + Lab for non science majors 20+ years ago.
Should I retake the science major version for admission purposes?
Alternatively, can I just take an upper level Bio class to replace it?
I know some schools screen for age of Biology courses.
What would be the best course of action? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - February 23, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: ntds Tags: Nontraditional Students Source Type: forums
Feeling Discouraged-Seeking Advice
I recently graduated from college last year, with a major in neuroscience. I was premed, and decided to take the veterinarian route this year. So I have lots of hours to catch up on.
Issue: I really messed up my senior year of college. Depression hit me so hard, and I failed multiple classes. I did well on my prerequisites, but I know vet schools mainly focus on the last 45 credits, which senior year dragged me down. Other than that, I got As in all upper level neuro classes, but failed...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - February 22, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: katetu2 Tags: Pre-Veterinary Source Type: forums
