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  1. S

    UIWSOM 2018 incoming students

    Hi guys! I was accepted into UIWSOM and will be starting in the fall of 2018 so I just wanted to get in contact with some of my future classmates to talk about anything related to UIWSOM and maybe get in contact with anyone looking to find a room mate for this fall. I interviewd January 19
  2. M

    NSU or GA-PCOM?

    Any thoughts on NSU vs. PCOM-GA? I am a fan of both locations, although prefer living closer to the beach at NSU. However, I am more concerned about strength of program and odds of landing a competitive residency. Thoughts?
  3. HalluxSlicer

    LMU-DCOM MS Biomedical Professions 2018-2019 Cycle

    Hey guys! I couldn't find any thread on LMU MSBP for this cycle so I decided to make one. I applied to both MS Anatomical Sciences (AS) and Biomedical Professions (BP) in early January. I was rejected from AS without an interview but just interviewed with BP today! My stats are: cGPA: 3.33...
  4. H

    3.44 sgpa, 3.6 cgpa 510 MCAT

    sgpa 3.44 (3.8-4.0 last 3 semesters; last 2 semesters were all upper level bio's); 1 C in biochem and 1 C in gen chem cgpa 3.6 MCAT 510 Research: Not published but was with same prof 2 yrs; 500 hrs total, did a literature review for another prof; 30 hrs total Volunteer: volunteer in my college...
  5. D

    MD & DO Chances at my dream?

    Hello all!! I am finally posting after having read through so many threads. I was at Seton Hall University until fall semester of Sophomore year. I transferred to Montclair state university and started in spring of that same sophomore year and now I’m currently in the spring of my junior year. I...
  6. K

    Weird URM app? WAMC

    So my background is a bit unusual which is why I posted this thread. I want to know if I should throw MD schools into my application strategy. I'm a Ghanaian American(immigrated to the US when I was 4) from the Northeast who is a career changer. I am 27 and grew up largely as a DACA/Undocumented...
  7. bdavis23

    WVSOM vs NYITCOM Arkansas

    This quesiton keeps me up at night. I have an acceptance at both. I think west virginia is much more beautiful but that NYITCOM may possibly be better? or perform better on boards... TBD. Any thoughts or advice?
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    DO Chances for DO?

    3.8 cGPA 3.7 sGPA 504 MCAT 6 years in research 3 years working as EMT 3 years volunteering at local hospital (500+ hours) Tutor/ TA for Bio/Biochem/Orgo President of 2 students clubs Shadowed 4 MDs/DOs However, I have an ACV from freshman year that is on my record. With all of this...
  9. anatomicalagb

    LECOM-B

    I have an interview in February at the Bradenton campus and was wondering if there were any current students or applicants that had anything to say about the school/interview process positive or negative?
  10. anatomicalagb

    LECOM-B Interview

    I just got an interview at the Bradenton campus scheduled for February. Does anyone have a link for an interview thread for LECOM or know what the interview will be like?
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    Low GPA Low MCAT Confused.

    Super stressed right now. Not sure what to do. Counselor is not good at giving advice. Need someone to help me out and show me a path to take. I am currently a senior at MSU. Right now I am clueless of what I should do. Is it too late to apply for post bac programs? Or should I do masters? Or...
  12. N

    COMLEX level 2 ce 9/13/17

    Anyone else take COMLEX level 2 CE on 9/13/17 score way lower than expected? Disproportionally lower than COMSAEs, practice exams, and qbank performance?
  13. ItsAMeMario007

    DO WAMC late application

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    MD & DO Realistically, what are my chances (506/3.82/low ECs)?

    My concern is my pretty subpar EC's. I graduated May 2015 with a GPA=3.82, science=3.88. I tutored for 2 years while going to school but that's about the extent of my work. Did a summer research gig between junior and senior year. Since graduating I worked as a home health aide since I was...
  15. ididthedew

    ACOM vs. VCOM-Auburn

    Hi, everyone! I am well aware that there are at least 2 different threads on ACOM Vs. VCOM-Auburn, BUT I wanted to post another one so there can be a more updated version. It would be great to just hear opinions of students (current & past, as well as potential students that have recently...
  16. cm654

    What are my chances?

    Hi Everyone!
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    DO Chances of acceptance into a DO school?

    Hi guys, I really haven't got the best advice so far so I am looking for some help. I graduated with a degree in neuroscience and biology from a good New England University. My GPA is pretty bad, not at all up to my standards, but were a result of circumstances regarding health problems in...
  18. J

    DO LIST?

    Hey guys! So after receiving my MCAT score back today, I decided I want to add more DO schools? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.:) cGPA: 3.57 sGPA:3.33 MCAT: 500 I hope its okay that you all can trust me that my extracurriculars are probably the strongest part of my application but I...
  19. K

    Advice

    I want to get admitted into to tcom but I have a dilemma. My cgpa is a 3.4 sgpa3.1 I need to retake the mcat. I just got admitted into a nursing bsn program that is a year and 4 months long. I am really contemplating dropping out and applying to unthsc masters program of medical science with...
  20. V

    Community IM Programs -- Need Advice

    Hi, I needed some advice on community IM programs. I am a DO student, so I have already applied to 60+ AOA IM residencies. Stats: Comlex 1: first try- did not pass :(, second attempt: 460-480's Comlex II: 430-450's Comlex II PE: Pass on 1st attempt Class Rank: top 25% AOA: None at my school...
  21. Senescence kid

    NYIT - Old Westbury Interview

    Hello All, I will be interviewing with NYIT Old Westbury and am having a hard time finding information about the interview format. Can anyone give a description of their experiences and anything that you did that you felt helped you succeed. Thanks
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    3.1 sGPA, 3.1cGPA, 3.8 nonscience GPA, 508 MCAT

    Hey all! Like the title says, I have a 3.1 sGPA, 3.1cGPA, 3.8 nonscience GPA, and 508 MCAT. My MCAT breakdown is: Chem/Phys: 125 CARS: 129 Biochem: 125 Behavioral: 129 Total: 508. I have over 300 hours of combined shadowing and clinical volunteering work, both in under-served areas of San Diego...
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    DO (WAMC) MCAT:506 cGPA:3.84 NY resident

    Hey Everyone! I would really appreciate some help on deciding if I should seriously apply with the stats that I have. I've recently started to look into Osteopathic schools to apply to however, my MCAT is unbalanced 506:127,122,128,129 and I think that might severely deter me from getting any...
  24. B

    Gap Year after medical school

    Hello, this is my first time posting..I usually lurk but I need some help. Please no trolls or insensitive people. I went to a DO school and due to difficulties with boards and other personal issues, my education was extended for extra 2 years. So I finally finished it and was able to get my...
  25. pvpapaioann

    Midwestern (CCOM) Chances

    Hello all, I was curious at my chances at getting in this cycle; here are my scores. Residence: IL cGPA: 3.91 sGPA: 3.92 MCAT: 506 (128, 123, 127, 128) Extracurriculars: Varsity sport (captain, academic all-American, all conference, etc.), Undergrad research (336 hours, no publications)...
  26. hpb_doc

    Do recommendation Letters

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    Chances Please!

    sGPA: 3.23 cGPA: 3.42 grad GPA: 3.76 MCAT: 499 Undergrad: Biomedical engineering Graduate: Master's in Integrative Medicine 100+ hours shadowing DO 50+ hours shadowing MD 70+ hours shadowing ND 150+ hours volunteering in hospital lot's of community service experience (soup kitchens, etc.)...
  28. JaguarsFan

    Question about UNECOM Primary App

    Hello all. I'm applying this cycle (2017-2018) to 13 MD schools, and 4 DO. UNECOM's primary app asks you to write the number of osteopathic schools to which you're applying and the number of allopathic. They have no way of knowing, so should I just lie and write 0 MD schools? Obviously if I tell...
  29. S

    DO Canadian chances for DO

    Hi there, just wanted to know what are my chances for DO schools as a Canadian. My stats are below 3.6 cgpa 3.5 sgpa 505 mcat (this was my second try, first time I got a 497) 100 hours of extracurricular activity at college 50 hours at senior centre 30 hours at hospital (ongoing) Pan-am games...
  30. anatomicalagb

    What are my chances?

    B.S. Human Bio 3.7 gpa 509 MCAT (126 chem/phys, 127 CARS, 129 bio, 127 psych/soc) 180 hours clinical shadowing 200 hours volunteering (150 in developing country) upcoming orthopedic research added Fall 2017 80+ hours human prosection experience Schools: Midwestern COM, Chicago LECOM - Bradenton...
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