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Hello everyone, I'm new to this website. I am currently a senior in college. I am also a reservist (medical tech) in the military. I would like to have some advice about getting into usuhs. My gpa is a 3.4. However, I am planning to do a post bacc before I start applying. I am currently doing...

Hi, I have applied to Brenau Univeristy and was wondering if anyone had any information about accreditation. I know they are in pre-accreditation right now, but does any know what happens to their students if they were to not receive full accreditation at the end of things? Also, I'm open to...

Hello everyone, My background: In early 2014, I was a junior when I took the MCAT and got an average 27 with a 6 on verbal, which bombed my score. I didn't apply to any school till 2016 application, last year. Although my resume is filled with research, clinical work, leadership and EMT stuff...

Hi Everyone, I'm writing this post to ask for advice on how to build up my application for MD schools. I went to Bowdoin College, studied Chemistry there, and developed an interest in hand/ wrist surgery after I had surgery on my wrist (junior year summer). I've also become interested in...

This is a bit of unusual question, so I'd like your input on it. I took 3 quarters of organic chemistry in high school (both lecture and lab) and received A's in all of the classes. This was at Stanford University, and not my local CC. However, now I'm an undergraduate, and I have to choose...

My personal statement is 2 pages and I am mailing it in. I was wondering should I put a header and what should it look like? Page numbers so they don't lose my statement? Here's a picture of the formatting I have so far: http://oi63.tinypic.com/2ut6zyb.jpg Thanks.

Hello, I'm at the University of Oregon right now and currently enrolled in the Honors College. However, I don't really like the Honors College and would rather double major in something that I do like (which would be economics). Does having "Honors College" on your resume and transcript matter...

Hi, I am about to be applying to medical school starting in June 2016 and I was wondering if anyone has applied with a major disciplinary record and could shed light. I was suspended after hitting another girl (EDIT: I am also female) who had pushed me into a wall at a party I was only 18 at the...

Every year gaining admission into the school of your choice (med, dental, pharm, etc) is getting harder so you need to go the extra step in order to make your application "pop" and stand out. Admissions committees read thousands of essays from very competitive applicants every year so it's very...

I graduated this Fall 2015 majoring in Human Communications with a concentration in Practice and Professional Ethics. I have a minor in Statistics and did my year of inorganic chem, organic chem, physics, and one semester with Biology and biochem. I am planning on taking the DAT Spring 2016...

I am a non traditional unrepresented minority (Mexican) medical school pre applicant with an extensive criminal arrest record with no felonies and want to become a physician (4 duis, 1 trespassing, and a vandalism convictions) . But please here me out before passing judgment on my unworthy...

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Hi, I am a senior and will most likely be graduating by Summer 2016 with a Bachelor of Science and plan to apply for vet school. My overall GPA is low; currently 2.83 I hope to raise it to a 3.0 by the end of Summer 2016. I plan to wait a year or two before I apply for vet school and in the...

I had an MD/PhD interview where I gave a chalk talk before the members of the graduate school admissions committee. I am writing thank you notes now and wondering how I handle the committee members. I know the letters all have to be different, and was thinking I would write a note mentioning a...

Hi, I'v applied to Colorado dental school through CAAPID and there is an option on their website to visit their ISP program at university. It's a one day tour in early 2016. Has anyone done this tour before or any experience with university tours? Also, does it play any role in selection for...

Being the bearer of bad news is not fun and being the recipient is even worse. Which schools have the nicest way of saying, "sorry, but you haven't been admitted"? What did you most like about the letter?

Hello everyone! I'm about to complete my first semester as a sophomore and it looks like I'm going to be receiving a D in my intro bio class.. On top of that my grades are really bad: I've taken 46 credits and got 5 C's so far and now 1 D. My gpa is a 2.6 and with my grades this semester...

Applying with a complete application early definitely gives you that head start on acceptance! When you have spent years preparing to apply to medical school, the last thing you want to do is jeopardize your chance of acceptance by applying late. Since selection committees operate on a rolling...

Hello Everyone, I am trying to figure out when someone would ideally apply to an SMP for GPA reasons, if at all. My situation: 3.2 GPA, strong clinical research (10 publications), shadowing, volunteering, good rec letters, MCAT has not been taken yet. Would it be better to go ahead and apply...

Hello everyone. I am trying to figure out the ideal time to take the MCAT. At my university, most take their MCAT at the end of spring semester of junior year (May MCAT), which allows gen chems, bios, orgos, physics, and biochem, to be completed before taking the test. However, this also means...

I've recently made a career change to quit my job and go back to school and take the prerequisites for most PT schools. A few things worry me though. First, my cumulative GPA is not good. I started college in 2004 and got horrible grades in the beginning. Around my junior year I began to...

I am a Biology Major. I am planning on taking the OATS soon. I have a 3.53 overall GPA and 3.2 Science GPA. I did a lot of shadowing this year. My weak point is that I have 3 C's in science classes (mistakes as a freshman and sophomore) but turned things around junior and senior year. Based on...

Does anyone who applies to Indiana University Optometry School get invited to an Admissions Day interview? Or do they first narrow it down then invite people to an interview? I'm just trying to figure out if I should feel special because I got invited to the IUSO Admissions Day, or does...

Has anyone applied to East Carolina's MOT program? I applied but wanted to know if anyone had more information on the program

Hello to you all! I just recently graduated High School this year and I'm about to finish up my first semester of college next month, however I'm submitting my application for the PTA program at my college which only accepts about 35 students and get about over 200+ applicants each year...

Has this only been my experience, or is the admissions office at Baylor completely useless for anything other than reviewing applications? I've called and emailed them and they seem completely incapable/unwilling to provide any information at all to me about prerequisite coursework. All I want...

Just out of curiosity, do med schools differentiate between engineering, chemistry, and other majors whose curricula would affect their science gpas? If so, how? I would imagine engineering, chemistry, physics and other physical sciences would have lower science gpas than health sciences.

Hey guys I was wondering if you could give me any advice on how to improve my application for this cycle. I am a non traditional student and had to take a few pre-reqs to be considered last year. I applied last year and got interviewed and waitlisted at tennessee and also waitlisted at UF...

I'm applying to Palm Beach Atlantic and Nova Southeastern's Programs. I have a GPA of 2.98 with my math and science gap being around 2.7. Took the pcat three times getting a 45, 40, and 59 in respective order. I am currently a junior undergrad applying for fall 2016 admission. I have over 300...

Hello everyone, I am seeking out some constructive and blunt opinions. I am striving to get into medical school. I have wanted to be a doctor since I was a little child. However, I have had some downfalls in my Undergrad experience: 1. I had a horrific first year (both semesters). 2. I...

Hi, I had a scholarship to play lacrosse for the University of Tampa but decided to attend my local community college for the cheaper route and to focus on academics without the distractions of well.... being in Tampa. This college corresponds all of its curriculums with The University of...

When is it considered too late in the cycle to apply with average stats? I took my MCAT late Sept, will receive scores in two weeks. sG3.51 , cG3.46 Biol&Psyc dbl major. (lots of retakes):nono: Expecting average LOR. Tons of EC & Life Experiences: 120 hrs shadowing DO, 300hrs volunteer EMT-B...

Hey guys, Based on any previous experience, what are my chances for UNC? Both my AADSAS and Supplemental were submitted Oct 4th. I submitted my application late and only applied to UNC so I can remain close to home (for personal reasons I explained in my personal statement). I currently attend...

I have been reading through these posts for months but just now decided to finally join and post my own question. I am applying for schools now and obviously am worried about my chances of getting in (like most people). Can someone give me some honest opinions on how my application will stack up...

Hello all, This is my first SDN post (or at least my first in a long while), so I apologize if this has already been posted elsewhere and I did not see. I'm a senior neuroscience major at a state school with below average stats (~3.45 sGPA, 507 MCAT). I have decided to take a gap year in...

Hi all, Sorry if this is posted in the wrong forum, I'm new. Just tell me and I will gladly move the post. I'm really eager to apply to medical school but unsure of my potential to get in. I have a Bachelors degree in Counseling Psychology and Human Development (my overall GPA was 2.98) . I...

Hello, everyone! I'm creating a thread for applicants of SCCP schools so we can discuss the application process! I also I got an interview next week September 18th! I am excited