undergrad

Hello SDN, I am a hopeful Pre-Med student and I am currently in the process of selecting an undergrad major. I have had a very hard time deciding, because I feel there are so many things I need to consider when selecting my major. I am focusing on these things: if med school doesn't work out...

I know this topic has been posted ad infinitum in these forums, and so much advice has been given. I've used the search function but something is still eating at me to the point where I'm now posting instead of lurking. I love psychology. Ever since I took AP psych in high school i've fell in...

My gen chem professor has been sent several plants from Zambia, Africa by an MD friend of his who wanted students to look into the plants' medicinal properties, specifically treating infertility. Unfortunately the plants have already been processed for research (some are in powder form). Also we...

Hello, all! I am just curious in learning what different paths everyone took during time-off, if you took any of course, before grad school!

I've heard varying opinions about this, and wanted to get a bigger opinion. I'm currently signed up for two graduate-level organic chemistry classes next semester. Now, I've heard two sides to how medical schools view this, but I'd like an opinion hopefully from someone who's on an adcom. Now...

I'm a Psychology major, but I really want to pursue Global Health and Epidemiology w/ a strong quantitative bend in grad school, possibly even go into Infectious Diseases. I have zero interest in concentrating in Social and Behavioral Sciences for my MPH (not that I don't find it interesting...

Hello, I'm an upcoming sophomore at a community college and I'm weighing my options on where to go after this and between dental school. My main concern is making my application the strongest while keeping college affordable. All I've gather right now is that UVA is the most prestigious. I've...

Hey SDN, I am currently a 3rd year undergraduate. My sGPA so far is 3.14. My cGPA is 3.23. I am going to take the MCAT in 2017. Are there any US MD/DO schools that I have a chance at getting into? If so, that is my "Plan A". If that doesn't work out, should I find a linkage program to a US MD/DO...

To give everyone an idea of my application (mind that I'm a rising junior): Kin major/bio minor cgpa: 3.90 prereq gpa: 3.82 PRACTICE GRE scores: 152V 157Q Experience: 60 hours outpatient, 10 hours inpatient (I have two years of undergrad left so I plan on getting a lot more in about 3 or 4 more...

Hi everyone!! I've been working in a lab for about 1.5 years and recently was reassigned to work with a post doc. She's really nice, but when I screw up she's not very understanding and doesn't really supervise me. I've gotten a lot better. Recently though, I made a really huge mistake and she...

Im currently taking my first bio course in undergrad and I like the course however the lab is ver difficult and I we have lab practicals but even when I read the lab manual I still do poor on the practicals because they test for understanding of the experiments and I dont understand the...

Good evening, I'm a sophomore public health major in New Jersey. I was wondering what most public health majors usually do to supplement their resume. I'm not quite sure what I would like to do after graduation, especially because there's so many different paths I could take with a public...

Hey all, I had a life circumstance that caused me to transfer colleges after my first semester of freshman year after a major change. I didn't fully think through the decision to transfer because I was in such a hurry to get out of there, so basically here I am at a ridiculously expensive...

Alright, so I am an undergrad looking at going in Neurology (Possibly Oncology) after my BA, which means medical school. I have a 6 month old incredibly easy puppy who is an amazing part of my life. I love having a dog and will never regret getting him as he is my best friend and understands...

Hi everyone! I am starting my freshman year this fall as a bio major! Kind of freaking out reading all of these posts! Just wondering if anyone had recommendations for classes to get out of the way?? Or pre requisite for classes to get out of the way! Even advice on EC's!! Just wanting to make...

BCPM GPA = 4.0 AO GPA = 4.0 ( note: these are based off of only 60 semester credits since I transferred some credits from my first bachelors degree from a foreign university to my second bachelors in the US , which I believe does not count very much except maybe during secondaries , my GPA...

I Graduated this past year from my high school and community college with a Interdisciplinary Studies degree (Big Regret). When I transfered to The University of Texas RGV I enrolled as an incoming Junior. Not knowing that I no longer had filler classes to enroll in. Left with all the core...

For someone who has a foreign degree ( therefore unrecognized by AMCAS ) , which of the 2 scenarios would ADCOMS favor better for someone who is doing undergrad courses in the USA , 120 credits for a community college ( mostly laboratory and science courses ) + 30 credits of pre-medical ...

Hi guys, this is my first post so please bear with this noob. I am concerned about my chances at a US MD school. My situation is a little messed up. I used to be an international student here in the US. I graduated from a foreign university with a horrific GPA of 2.64. I then earned an...

Hi what are my chances into getting McMaster's life sci or any other life sci programs in general? I'm hoping to apply for pharmacy school later on. My gr 11 averages are: Math-94 Eng-89 Bio-91 Chem-95 French-90 AP Stats-90 Economics-91 Gr11 Accounting-94 Gr 12 Accounting-90 For gr 12, I'll be...

I am currently an undergrad student who wants to go to optometry school. Will having a pierced nose (1.5mm stud) affect my chances of getting in? Will it affect my career in terms of professionalism? Does anyone know an actual optometrist who wears a nose ring/stud? I've read similar threads...

desperately looking for input: Im a transferring undergrad, I was accepted into a Pre-psychological and Brian sciences program at UCSB and into the Psych program at UCSD. Im pursuing becoming a PA so i need to keep my gpa up. im in love with SD. however the program at SB allows me too choose...

Recently, I had just completed my freshman year in undergrad working in Pre Pharmacy. Although, I have been wondering if it is completely necessary to get a job as a Pharmacist Technician in preparation for the career as a Pharmacist and admission to Pharmacy school? Will having Pharm tech...

Hi all, So here is my dilemma. I've dreamed of going to med school since I was a kid and that's the only profession I've zeroed in on. I did my senior project shadowing a team of neurologists and neurosurgeons at the Cleveland Clinic and loved it. If there were any other professions I was...

Hi, I'm interested in going into the PharmD program (Maybe university of toronto or waterloo), but what should my undergrad be? I'm thinking of doing life science as my undergrad for 2 yrs and PharmD for 4 yrs, but should I take life science with coop in uni? Also, do you guys know any good life...

Hello everyone, I am currently a sophomore, soon to be junior, at Texas A&M University and recently, I have been really been stressed about and have been trying to reevaluate myself and I need some guidance. Here is my dilemma: So I really love being challenged and as masochistic as this...

When I was in college, I have taken pre-med courses such as 2 semesters of Gen Biology, Gen Physics, Gen Chemistry (from community college), English, and Math. I have also taken Cellular Biology as well. The only class I was not able to take was 2 semesters of Organic Chemistry due to time...

Hello, I'm going to summarize my future academic path, so you can understand what my goals are. I’m looking for a Psychology (BA/BS), Psychobiology (BS) or Biology (BS) program, as an international student, intending to enroll in a New York City or Los Angeles college, get the underdegree and...

Hello all, I need your advice on what I should do with my Major. I just finished my Sophomore Year in Undergrad and currently majoring in Biology. To be honest, I am tired of the bio courses because they are not fun at all and they seem tedious especially the way they're taught at my University...

Hello, So I just finished up my Freshman year at Boston University, where I'm majoring in Behavior and Health, a program designed to prepare students for OT school. I'm hoping to intern/volunteer this summer at an Applied Behavioral Analysis center in my home state. However, my main goal is to...

Hii everyone! Im a senior in high school and i have to make a decision on a college soon. I want to do pharmacy (like 80% sure) and I got accepted into Midwestern's Dual admissions program so I do 2 years of orereqs at Lewis then go to Midwestern for 4. I would not get a bachelor's but is that...

Hi, So I'm a freshman at Boston University, majoring in Behavior and Health, which is a program designed to prepare one for OT school. My first semester went very well, got A's and A-'s in Developmental Psych, Statistics, and Biology, and a 3.85 GPA overall. However, this semester has really...

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How do medical schools look at your undergraduate GPA versus a premed postbac GPA? My GPA from undergrad is 3.92 (I graduated in 2009) but my GPA in my premed program right now is 3.63 and may get even lower soon because organic chemistry is killing me. Can I count on my undergrad GPA to boost...

I need some advice on what specifically to major in for my undergrad. I want to be able to get a bachelors in AT but also still be able to apply to PT schools for a masters program. My mindset is that both program over lap with a lot of the studies and I can go ahead and begin working after my...

Hello, I am currently a freshman at Duke University in Durham, NC. I am enjoying my time here and have made great friends. However, the cost of attendance is getting ridiculous. I will have to pay over $70,000 next year to attend school here. Also, I am not a fan of the super competitive...

I'm currently a senior in high school, I want to become an orthopedic. I applied to 16 schools and got accepted into all of them. My current list of colleges is Stony Brook university, albany, university at buffalo, mcphs, university of delaware, penn state, siena, geneseo, scranton, western...

Ok so im graduating this Spring from University and now its time for me to pick what i want to do. I'm leaning towards Pharm or Med school. The pros of Pharm school are as follows: faster than med school, wont be hard for me to find a job since I've been a tech for 2+ years, and ability to work...

Hello. I am currently a freshman at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida. My major is Broadcast Journalism, but I am on the Pre-Dental track. Ultimately, my goal is to be a dentist. The reason I am posting this thread is because currently I am trying to make a decision on whether to...

Hello all, I have been accepted and am strongly considering Boston College and Northeastern University. At this point Northeastern is ludicrously expensive compared to BC and I would have to talk to financial aid to have them even begin to accommodate me. UMASS Boston Honors College offers a...