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My undergraduate pre-health committee won't send their letter until "early August 2018". My undergrad is a top 25 LA school. They claim that ~88% of students who obtain a letter earn at least one med school acceptance. My question - Is this problematic for a low stat applicant? I am applying...

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cGPA: 3.42 and sGPA: 3.34 MCAT: 509 (127, 126, 127, 129). I'm planning on retaking the MCAT before applying. California resident South Asian female Undergraduate institution: top 40 private in NE; major: Economics ~30 shadowing hours (internal medicine, electrophysiologist, interventional...

Hey Everyone! I'm currently going to apply to medical school for the next cycle and I need some help coming up with a school list! Im looking into about 25-30 schools both MD & DO. If anyone could help, that would be great. Thanks! Resident: California University: Small Liberal Arts University...

So I'm in a position, where I will be choosing between MD or DO. I am interested in DO, cause I want to learn OMM. However, I'm African American. And in the back of my head I feel like there will always be someone thinking "OH, he is a black Osteopath. I guess he wasn't good enough to...

Filipino, Female, 25 years old Sgpa 3.72 Cgpa 3.76 MCAT - took four times total, 3 old version and 1 new version 6/2013 26 5/2014 22 (lol I know) 8/2014 26 9/2017 507 126/127/126/128 Graduated 2015 - Major - Pre-professional Biology minor -...

I will be starting med school this fall in a different state. I noticed there are many threads on this topic, but nothing yet for 2018 ;) It will be my first time living away from my family. Things to buy before med school? (Please don't tell me Alcohol :D ) living alone vs. roommates? (Never...

Hi all. Recently I have been organizing my Letters of Recommendation. I am currently in a Masters program and I was recently told that putting my program director's letter of recommendation separate from my committee letter was wiser than including it in committee. I have had a history of...

I am currently entering the internship phase of my LPC program, though I am excited about graduating and starting my career, I am a feeling a little discouraged. I currently work in the field as a therapeutic day treatment counselor, and I enjoy it. However, I am looking forward to being able...

Hello, This is my first post so please don't be too harsh on me. What are my chances of getting in a (one) med school (MD) in the United States and could someone help me make a list of schools? Also, which DO schools should I apply to? Here are my stats Undergraduate Top Public University in...

So, right now I am majoring in clinical laboratory sciences. The program requires clinical rotations in a laboratory setting. Would this experience count as some type of clinical experience for medical school? I keep hearing conflicting answers from pre-med counselors, and the internet. During...

Hello all, I am a 22 y/o Virginia resident and want to know my chances at medical school acceptances. I had a bit of bumpy start to my undergrad performance, but have a strong upward trend starting my junior year, receiving high GPAs. When I took up my hospital jobs, I worked full time, while...

I'm looking into getting an Anatomy book to supplement my studies as an M1. I've heard great things about Netters. I see that the 6th edition is widely available and it seems there is a 7th edition on the way, if not already available. Does it make a difference to have the most recent edition...

cGPA: 3.83 sGPA: 3.81 MCAT: 504 50 Hours shadowing 720 Hours clinical experience (Scribe + Medical Assistant) 760 ish Hours volunteering - clinical and nonclinical - FIMRC International Medical Trip: Two separate medical trips. Led the trip as President and founder of the organization at my...

Morning, here are my stats: GPA = 3.73, sGPA = 3.59 Scheduled to take MCAT in May (thinking June might be better), highest practice was a 506 (127/126/127/126). US Citizen, TX Resident Asian female Undergraduate Institution: Texas A&M University Major: Biomedical Sciences Minors: Business and...

Hey everyone, thanks for taking the time to help me out and I promise not to make this a novel. DEMOGRAGHICS: White Female, 23 California Resident/Dual Citizenship with Croatia STATS: cGPA: 3.6 sGPA: 3.53, 3.8 post-bacc School: 2 years at a CC then transferred and graduated from top UC MCAT...

Currently at a cross-roads and thought I would reach out for some help/opinions. I was not successful in getting accepted this cycle, was wait-listed to UA-Tucson. GPA 3.4, MCAT 509 (128, 126, 128, 127) Experience: - Medical scribe (ED and Pediatrics) - 1000+ hours - Microbiology research...

Hey all, I applied this cycle and wasn't successful, so I'm starting to prep for reapplication. Although I love my home state (IN), I'm considering applying OOS just to better my chances of acceptance the second time around. MD/DO suggestions are both welcome. These numbers reflect my current...

I feel like this application cycle is turning me into an entirely different person. Back in May, I checked my email maybe once a day and thought SDN was a major waste of time (still not convinced this isn't true). Ever since I got my first interview invite in August, I began obsessively checking...

Hello everyone, I'm curious about the BCPM GPA. I understand that it is Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics but do Psychology courses count as well? I am a Neuroscience major, so naturally I have to take a lot of upper division Bios and Psychs. But I'm wondering because I am doing well...

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I’m an Asian Male in California trying to decide whether to apply this cycle or retake my MCAT. cGPA: 3.9x sGPA: 3.9x MCAT (unbalanced): 507 (129/123/126/129) Experiences: Deleted I know my MCAT is low especially CARS section but do I have a chance to apply this coming cycle? Or should I...

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so kaplan has a deal today. I am out of questions for some organ systems on USMLErx and wanted to do some studying over spring break doing organ-specific questions of which I finished all of already. I didnt want to do uworld since I want to keep that to just do random blocks during/little...

Hello everyone! I am trying to get some research experience. I was wondering how publications work? Are publications rare when applying to medical school? Are they commonplace? Is there any data stating how many students that apply to medical school have research and publications? Please let me...

Hi there! I am in the 2018 application cycle right now, on one waitlist for one of my top schools, however the rest of my prospects are not looking good. I applied to 15 MD schools (mostly in Florida), my GPA is 3.41 (upward trend), science GPA 3.30, MCAT 513, LizzyM 66.1, 1.5 years clinical...

As of right now Im accepted to a top-tier D.O. school that Id be very happy attending in the fall, while also on the WL at 2 MD schools and waiting to hear a decision post-interview from another. I have an interview scheduled at GW in the future and am not sure if I should go. Obviously its...

I am currently waiting to hear from public 4-year institutions in my state. According to my state, as long as your GPA is a 2.0 or above and a min. amount of credits have been met- you can successfully transfer. Upon calculating what classes transfer, I am about halfway through a BS in Psych at...

Hi! I'm a 2nd year medical student in a tough spot. I want to have a future doing translational research / clinical on spinal cord injury repair and neural plasticity - a post-neurology fellowship offered in very limited locations. Now I am left to decide a few options: A) The...

I get that I'm probably toast for MD, but I'm going for it. WAMC? Can I add or remove schools from the list below? cGPA: 3.18 sGPA: 3.11 pbGPA: (23 credit hours) 3.88 -Of note; last 108 credit hours are 3.50. Last 43 credit hours are 3.66 MCAT: (1st) 504 - 126, 122, 127, 129. (2nd) 510 - 129...

I am currently in search of good Masters program. I have already applied to University of Michigan's molecular and integrative physiology program and Boston Universities MAMS program, and I was wondering if anyone could give me further guidance in term of what programs to apply to! Thank You!

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...

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...

Hello all I graduated last semester and using the time I have left before June to improve some aspects of my application. I want to know my chances of getting in this cycle mainly at MD schools (but I am open to DO schools). I am South Asian (ORM) and CA resident with ties to FL (graduated...

Hi All. I did poorly in my freshman/sophomore years (5-10 yrs ago) which has brought down my GPAs significantly. However, I did get As in classes like OChem and Genetics. Transferred partly due to laziness and immaturity, and finished my B.S. in public health. Tutored biostats and got great...

I’m a recent December graduate with a bachelors in biology and 22. My GPA is 3.38 and my science is about 3.2. I know I want to do something in medicine, but i’m exploring all my options as my recent attempt at MD/DO programs was unsuccessful. My mcat was 495 which I know is not quite...

Just wondered what everyone’s thoughts were on scribing without pay. I want to do it as community service and am not in a position where I need employment. I also work as a lifeguard during the summer when I can do I have a bit of work experience. What are your thoughts on scribing without...

If anyone is interested in being in a online study group, I have formed one in which I give lectures on certain content topics and then we plan to do a new thing where those interested could do passages together and review explanations together. For those interested let me know and I will give...

could anyone shed some light on the differences? I am thinking more of academic programs (so both will have the extra two research years). What is the difference in employement possibilities? Licensing? Will I be expected to do more general surgery procedures after being hired post fellowship...