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    Should I take labs or lecture only DIY Postbacc

    I'm starting a DIY postbacc this year, looking to mostly take upper level bios as I already did all the basic prereqs during my first undergrad and got a C or higher. My question is should I take the labs with these upper level bio courses, or just stick with the lectures (the classes are all...
  2. N

    Biology Prerequisite Minimum Requirement

    I am a Canadian student and took 1 full year biology course with lab in first year but I got less than a B-. However, I took a third year animal behaviour course (a biology course) that was a year long with lab and I got an A. I also took two other biology courses in first and second year where...
  3. Kevin0424

    Should you post all MCAT scores if you get a worse score later

    I took 3 MCAT exams, and turns out that my first trial is the best. How sad is that. In terms of AACOMAS score reporting system, do I HAVE TO report the later scores? Thank you.
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    Will medical schools see my second MCAT score?

    So here is my current situation. I currently got a 499 on my MCAT (RIP) but I plan on retaking in August and I expect to do significantly better. My plan right now is to apply in June. My question is whether or not medical schools will see me signed up in August to take it again and whether...
  5. C

    Proof of Extra-curricular activities

    Hey, how are we supposed to present our EC's in the application, and what sort of proof is required? Thanks in advance!
  6. Dr.Narcos

    Application process DO

    So I was AACOMA was verified June 2 and sent my AACOMAS apps to about 25 DO schools. and 8 MD I received many secondaries and sent them back very quickly. The first one I submitted was around july 3 or 4th. I have received many emails saying that my application is under review but nothing...
  7. mikeknicksjets

    More than 6 letters in AACOMAS?

    So I messed up by thinking that AACOMAS has a max of 7 LoRs and not 6, but now I've reached the max with an additional person writing me a LoR. Has anyone had experience with sending extra letters directly to the schools? Could this possibly be detrimental to me in any way? I feel like this is...
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    Personal Statement Feedback Please?

    Hello Everyone, As the title say, I was hoping someone (preferably someone who has done a lot med school essay revisions) to give me some tip/feedback. I went through the PS reader list page and messaged the readers but no reply (I think they probably got bombarded with too many papers). So, I...
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    2017 AACOM CIB PDF

    Can anybody share their PDF copy of the AACOM 2017 CIB? I had it bookmarked on the site but never actually downloaded it. Now when I try to access it on the site i get a 404 error. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
  10. Dr. In Formation

    Freaked out about AACOM's new no-retakes policy? Let's problem-solve!

    Let the brainstorming session commence! Feel free to add to this! 1. SIU's MedPrep. A 2 year SMP program. GPA requirement of 2.2. Applications due 1/17/17 http://www.siumed.edu/medprep/home.html 2. California Post-Baccalaureate Consortium. (UCSF, UCLA, UC-Irvine, UC-Riverside, UC-Davis)...
  11. R

    Early Decision and DO Applications

    Hi everyone, Anyone know if it is possible to submit an Early Decision Application to an MD program and also apply to several DO programs simultaneously? Thanks!
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    Should I scribe at a teaching hospital or a non-teaching hospital?

    So I recently got offered positions for ER scribe at two different locations. My main goal in scribing is to get back into clinical work, learn all I can about medicine/ER before medical school, and build strong relationships with professionals who can potentially write a letter on behalf of my...
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