postbac

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    SMP Questions

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    Take 2nd MCAT after application submission?

    Quick Background: I was a pre-PT student in UG. Gave up PT acceptance in 2016 to pursue med. 2016-2017 = pre-requiste 2017-2018 = advance postbac The Post bac (Fall'17-Spring'18) had an agreement with PCOM. If I score a >3.3GPA & MCAT of 500 (at least 125/section) PCOM will reserve a seat for...
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    HES classes? DIY post-bacc?

    Anyone taking medical science/biology classes in Harvard Extension School? Just classes, not in Post-bacc program. Are you going to recommend it?They have really interesting classes. Please share you experience.
  5. LlamasUnitee

    Research opportunities in Psych as a post-bacc student

    Hi everyone, I graduated college in May and have moved back home to study for the GRE. After I finish, I'm going to take a gap year and work. During that time I'd like to do research in the town I'm in, preferably in a university (there are three universities around me that have psych phd...
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    MD & DO WAMC: Master's needed?

    Hey everyone, so i recently graduated from a public ivy in VA and these are my stats: non-science major and minor, ORM cGPA 3.55 sGPA ~3.2 but inflated just cause I took physics in the summer at an "easier" 4 year institution a lot of nonclinical hours through volunteering but I've been...
  7. MDbecomesMD

    Postbac-premed Questions!

    Hello everyone! I'm what most postbac-premed offerers consider a "career-changer." I didn't know what I wanted to do straight out of high school, and settled on studying my passion--music. I now will be graduating with my B.A. in Music in December, but over the course of my junior and senior...
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    Tulane MS in Microbiology & Immunology Program info

    I realize that there are tons of forums for the other Tulane MS programs but there is not one with sufficient information on their micro & immunology program. I was recently accepted and received some info from the program director and wanted to share it to help anyone applying to postbac...
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    What should I do a Masters in (pre-med Forum)

    Hey Everyone! It's been a long time, hope you are all doing well. I wrote a forum on the nontraditional section, but go no response as of today, so I thought that I might try writing one on this forum, since, from my personal opinion, a lot of pre-meds know much more about the process. I am...
  10. prairiemusic

    What Comes Next? SMP vs DIY Postbac

    Hello friends, I had a very rough finish to my degree (although those circumstances have now been resolved) and am now looking at a 3.00 cGPA and 2.90 sGPA (with a 516 MCAT). I've finished all the prerequisites except for Orgo II and I'm planning to substitute Biochem for that, but I'm open to...
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    Marian BMS vs. Touro Harlem MS

    Hello everyone, I was recently accepted into both the Marian BMS program and Touro Harlem MS. I’m very conflicted on which to choose and would really like some advice, especially from anyone who has done either of these programs. I have a cumulative GPA of 3.15 and a science GPA of 3.35 with...
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    Chapman vs USC vs CSUF vs CDU Postbac

    Hi, everyone! I recently got accepted into the USC and Chapman postbac programs and will have my Cal State Fullerton and Charles Drew postbac interviews in the next couple of days. I've done a lot of digging in the forum with regard to the aforementioned postbacs but there aren't a lot of recent...
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    Looking for some advice.

    Hey Everyone! So I was just hoping I could get some perspective or advice from people on here. I graduated a UC with a 2.8 GPA. My science was around the same. I am doing an informal post bac right now and have a 3.5 gpa here. I was planning on applying this june. I took my first mcat in 09/16...
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    Low GPA, URM, top 20 undergrad TFA

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  15. floorsalt

    Does reapplying improve chances over just improving first? (If you listened to the school's advice)?

    Two Scenarios: Scenario 1: I apply to my desired medical school let's call it MedSchoolX, they deny me but give me helpful advice to improve myself as a candidate, they advise me to take Post-bac and improve my MCAT, I then reapply having finished a 1 year post-bac and improved my MCAT to Z...
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    CRISIS!!!!! HAAAALLLPPPP!!!!

    Hey guys, Sugar Plum here, I need your advice; and before you comment on my title hear me out lol. So I am graduating in may, with a degree that has basically nothing to do with pre-medical/medical schools, well not as much. Anyways, I go to a university which has 4 campuses, and 1 of them...
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    Post-bac or Masters?

    Hey guys, This is my first post and I'd really appreciate any feedback! I graduated last May, and took this year off to travel/study for the DAT. Dental school is undoubtedly the goal. I have done research outside of SDN about which route to take but keep getting conflicting answers. I want to...
  18. bababa_banana

    Gap year: postbac or clinical experience?

    Hey guys, I'm graduating with my BS in Bio soon and my plan originally was to take a gap year during which I would gain more clinical experience in the hospital (at the moment I have about 145 hours), shadow some doctors, and prepare for the MCAT. However, today my friend told me that most...
  19. 247_sandwich

    SFSU Post-Bac

    A lot of the forums regarding the SFSU Post-Bac program are a little dated. I'll give you my perspective on the program. I did complete the Career Changer track and was accepted into dental school. I haven't decided on what dental school to attend (Loma Linda/USC/CaseW and waitlisted for UCSF)...
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    How many hours of PostBacc? Do I retake my C+ in Orgo1?

    Hello, Current cGPA: 3.18 White Male 21YO Cell and Molecular Biology senior graduating in May. Graduated in 3.5 semesters and due to hand injuries I couldn't take the MCAT last spring. I went through courses too quickly, worked 40+ hours a week and never could figure out how to pull off As...
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    Post Bac Online or Community College Classes?

    I'm graduating in April and will be working full-time as a dental assistant during my gap year. I want to retake orgo 2 lecture and physics 2 with calc (C and B- respectively). Would it be possible to take science classes online if they're offered at a 4 year institution? What if I took classes...
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    Great Post-Bacc News + upcoming advice?

    Ended up getting 4 As and 1 B (in a lab)! My best ever (and busiest) semester since starting college and that too with 13 credits and hospice volunteering. So now I turn to you guys for advice. Post bacc cGPA: 3.923 Post bacc sGPA: 3.923 uGPA to date: 3.20 AACOMAS sGPA: 3.04 AMCAS sGPA: 2.96...
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    Retakes at a City College for md school

    Hey everybody. I am a recent graduate with a good upward trend in my last 70 or so units, which were also heavy in the sciences . Unfortunately, my freshman and beginning sophomore year were not so hot. I was thinking about taking courses at the local city college in my town and was wondering...
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    Career changer chances for Bryn Mawr and Goucher PostBac?

    Hello, This is my first time making a post, and I was wondering what is the possibility of me getting into one of these two post bac programs? I am considering these programs because I didn't know that these kinds of structured programs existed to fast-track people into medical school. I...
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    Dental Schools Look at Last 60 Units of Science Coursework??

    My advisor recently mentioned to me that dental schools pay attention mainly to the last 60 units of science coursework when evaluating students, especially GPA enhancing post-bac applicants. Has anyone else heard this?
  28. stonefawkes

    "Special Masters" vs. "Masters" in LORs

    Hi, wanted to get some input: I am planning on applying to Western U's MSMS program which is a 1-year deal. I have LORs on Interfolio from the last few years in two versions from each letter writer--one that uses the term "special masters program" and the other the uses "postbac program" when...
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    Pace University

    Hi everyone, Did anyone attend the post-baccalaureate program premed at Pace University, NYC campus? I am applying for next year and was looking for some comments on the program as a whole. Any info is appreciated :)
  30. camaka35

    Should I apply to postbac programs?

    Hi everyone, I am applying to MD programs for the 2018 application cycle. I have received some rejections but no interview invitations as of yet. While waiting to hear back, I am considering completing postbac programs to strengthen my application. Do you think this is something to consider with...
  31. vivre17

    Any MDs/DOs/med students with a nursing background out there?

    What's your story? I'm graduating nursing school soon and I'm about to start taking pre-med courses within the next year, but I've found myself needing reassurance because I'm not exactly getting the encouragement I wanted from the majority of friends and family. Even my advisor gave me a hard...
  32. vivre17

    Apply as Nondegree Seeking or 2nd Bachelors?? DIY Post-Bacc help pls

    I'm a senior nursing student graduating in May 2018. I want to start taking my med school pre-reqs during Summer or Fall 2018, but I'm having trouble with maneuvering applications. I only want to take classes and at this time do not intend to pursue a second bachelor's degree. I don't think I'll...
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    University of Michigan- Post Bacc

    Does anyone have experience with the University of Michigan MEDPREP Postbac? It seems like a pretty decent program, but I am having a hard time finding more information about it. Thanks!
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    Forgot to report college course taken in high school to PostBacCas

    I'm a non-trad (2016 college grad) applying to premedical post-baccalaureate programs. Like for med school, they require that you submit transcripts for all institutions ever attended. I'd completely forgotten that I took one summer session general chemistry course in high school and only just...
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    Big Name Undergraduate and Premed or Less Expensive University and Postbac?

    Hello there, I have read on here for a while without an account and have seen the countless amount of times someone has recommended doing an undergrad major that you are passionate + can get good grades in, and then do a Postbac year. That being said, my parents believe that being at a big name...
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    Postbac or SMP?

    Hello, I would much appreciate some advice on what I should currently do now in order to prepare for medical school applications - pursue a Postbac program or SMP? I went to UCLA and my sGPA is 3.3 and my cGPA is 3.5. I initially had a 3.8 sGPA and cGPA my first 1.5 years of college but...
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    Just decided to become premed: NEED ADVICE

    Hello future/current doctors of the world! This is my first post on here so be kind :) So I'm a recent college grad and throughout my undergrad career I wanted to go for nursing/PA school. I graduated a psych/soc major and took some of my pre-reqs at my UG. However, now i'm in a post-bacc...
  38. MedDesigner

    PostBacc or MS - Career Changer

    BS Industrial Design Background in Biomaterials Technology, 1 semester of Physics, and 1 semester of Calc No Bio or chem, no labs. GPA: 3.6 sGPA: 3.75 (only includes Engineering (3 credits), Biomaterials Technology (3credits), Environmental Science (3 credits), and Physics (3 credits) - Am I...
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    100k for postbac.

    Hey guys I need a little help. I am starting masters in biomedical sciences at campbell university. I have 3.1 cgpa as a chemistry undergrad. I am applying to campbell because they have a good linkage program as long as you can keep a 3.0 and >500 in the mcat. The program in 25k each semester...
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