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Hello,
I'll keep it factual and to the point. I would like to hear some thoughts on my chances for admission to American University of the Caribbean. I am looking at January 2019 (assuming that the infrastructure of St. Martin is adequately rebuilt given the recent storm).
Hello,
I'll keep it factual and to the point. I would like to hear some thoughts on my chances for admission to American University of the Caribbean. I am looking at January 2019 (assuming that the infrastructure of St. Martin is adequately rebuilt given the recent storm).
MCAT (May 2016): 499
Chemical and physical: 124
Critical analysis: 127
Biology and biochemical: 127
Psychological and social: 121
B.A. Biology from the University of Louisville (December 2013)
Overall Undergrad GPA: 2.42
M.S. Physiology & Biophysics from the University of Louisville School of Medicine (May 2016)
Program GPA: 3.53
M.P.H. Environmental & Occupational Health from the University of Louisville School of Public Health & Information Sciences (May 2016)
Program GPA: 3.16
Notes about graduate school: I took 2 semesters each of 600 level physiology (I and II) and biochemistry (I and II), which were taught by medical school faculty, in many cases using the same PowerPoint and similar exam questions that were given to the medical and dental students. I scored high marks in these courses.
Also while in graduate school, I worked on 3 projects that resulted in published papers:
1) Conducted zero gravity flights with NASA to develop surgical methods in reduced gravity
2) Worked on a U.S. Air Force critical care transport project to support integration of dialysis capabilities to an ECMO-style system for blast injuries
3) Worked on a public health project related to opioid use, tracking ED presentations and noticing trends between decreasing opioid pill usage and increasing heroin usage.
I became an EMT-Basic in July 2009 and then went on to become a Paramedic in January 2012. I worked full time in EMS until January 2017 (throughout both undergrad and grad school). I still work EMS as a paramedic a couple of times a month. I hold certifications in advanced cardiovascular life support and pediatric advanced life support (among others).
I currently work in strategy consulting for a large health insurance company.
Thanks in advance!
You're a shoe-in for AUC.
I think you'll get MERPed. Many people in my MERP class had >500 MCAT scores. I know a person with a 512 and another with a 515, but their GPA was terrible.
IMO, this provides nothing and is just a waste of scrolling through an extra post trying to find one with some substance; an extra post that could have been better spent typing something else like "I like ham & cheese croissants because croissants taste better than white bread."No one else posting on this thread has any clue what AUC's admissions committee will say...
I think you'll get MERPed. Many people in my MERP class had >500 MCAT scores. I know a person with a 512 and another with a 515, but their GPA was terrible.
He's gotten a 3.5 master's GPA taking med school level classes at a U.S. med school. His MCAT isn't bad notwithstanding the psych section. Schools care more about the verbal and bio sections anyway which he scored quite well on (127) which is roughly 78th and 83rd percentile plus paramedic EC. He's a shoe in to AUC and shouldn't get MERPed.
I'm sorry but my advice regarding this matter is the absolute best advice.
What should be abundantly clear to anyone even skimming your posts is that you are only here to troll.
-Skip
Just about everyone who actually has the full experience of being a Caribbean medical student (i.e. finishing school, applying to residency, starting residency, etc) disagrees with just about everything you post. I know I certainly do. The only axe people have to grind with you is that it's painfully obvious that you have absolutely no idea what you're talking about yet feel the need to comment relentlessly on every thread in the Caribbean forum as some sort of expert. It's exhausting.Just for some clarification. Nobody is disagreeing with anything I have posted on the subject of Caribbean medical schools and anytime I post something, someone else simply verifies it which makes me wonder if some of the people on this site that say I don't know what I'm talking about are either stupid or have an axe to grind with me.
Just about everyone who actually has the full experience of being a Caribbean medical student
If they try to MERP you, just say no (politely of course) and they will accept you to the main program.
You know that's really funny you say that because based on all of your responses, that's what I've been wondering about you.
Most people participating in this forum truly don't care what you think let alone "wonder about".
-Skip
You know for a fact that this approach will work? This is stupid advice.
Why do you think you have the best advice or your advice is any better? Yes he has a low undergrad GPA but he has a master's GPA in med school science courses that shows he can handle the material. His MCAT bio is 83rd percentile which shows his science foundation is strong not to mention paramedic training. There is literally no reason why he isn't in the drivers seat right now if he wants the Caribbean. If AUC doesn't want him, he can go to SGU or Ross with those stats but more than likely AUC will take him. And if they don't he can re apply.
OP @tlkennedy3 my advice to you is retake the MCAT, no reason to be getting a 121 on the psych section, and with such an unbalanced score your MCAT should be much better based on your other sections. Clearly your critical thinking and reasoning skills are pretty good since you did well on the verbal. The psych/sociology section is an easy section to study up on and review. Clearly you just had a bad day there.
And your experience down the Caribbean route is what exactly?
My experience- researched into the big 4 schools when I was a premed not too long ago and I have friends at AUC.
You disagree with what I'm posting because you don't want to accept it. I'm cool with that, it's human nature and we all want to feel like we are right and the other person is wrong. I'm not posting for your approval though.
When you can't argue logically with someone, it's very easy to get defensive and frustrated and say "eh you have no idea what you're talking about." People aren't stupid though, they will come to their own conclusions and right now, none of you guys are helping your cause.
I'm telling the OP they will get rejected by AUC, you're telling them they will get in. You're saying I don't know what I'm talking about yet I provide admissions facts BASED ON MY OWN EXPERIENCE APPLYING TO FREAKING AUC and then another AUC student verifies those same facts.
If you want to argue with me, bring something to the table man. I can handle you guys lol. You and a few other people sound like people hired by these schools to sell the Caribbean experience to the unknowing. That ain't gonna happen as long as I'm here.
actually knows what he is talking about regarding the Caribbean.
For anyone following this / for future reference, I was accepted to AUC and will be attending in May 2018.
Did you have to do the MERP program!? What is the minimum GPA they consider for direct admission to the med school? I am asking because I applied to AUC with a high GPA but my mcat was a 488 and they said I’d have to take MERP since it wasn’t a 490. I got offered an interview but she didn’t mention MERP. If you could provide any information I would appreciate it! Applying for Fall semester!For anyone following this / for future reference, I was accepted to AUC and will be attending in May 2018.
How high is your gpa? TBH you'll most likely get merp because 488 is atrocious. Did you study?Did you have to do the MERP program!? What is the minimum GPA they consider for direct admission to the med school? I am asking because I applied to AUC with a high GPA but my mcat was a 488 and they said I’d have to take MERP since it wasn’t a 490. I got offered an interview but she didn’t mention MERP. If you could provide any information I would appreciate it! Applying for Fall semester!
3.9 GPA. I took it 3 years ago prior to having biochemistry,physics and psych. Was considering sitting out a year and retaking it after I graduate undergradHow high is your gpa? TBH you'll most likely get merp because 488 is atrocious. Did you study?
Dude, your gpa is great. Don't go to the Caribbean just because of the mcat.3.9 GPA. I took it 3 years ago prior to having biochemistry,physics and psych. Was considering sitting out a year and retaking it after I graduate undergrad
Thanks. For anyone who has applied or interviewed at AUC, so they tell you if you are interviewing for MERP or direct admission? When I filed my application I selected I would be retaking my mcat. When they called me for the interview they did not mention MERP. I double majored in biology and chemistry and obtained a psych minor. I have researched in a pharmacology lab and chemistry lab. I have been a scribe st 3 different hospitals EDs. I have also done clinical research at one of the biggest EDs on the Eastbound coast. Im also a bilingual (Spanish) individual. My main concern is my MCAT score. Any advice I’d appreciate!Dude, your gpa is great. Don't not go to the Caribbean just because of the mcat.
Thanks. For anyone who has applied or interviewed at AUC, so they tell you if you are interviewing for MERP or direct admission? When I filed my application I selected I would be retaking my mcat. When they called me for the interview they did not mention MERP. I double majored in biology and chemistry and obtained a psych minor. I have researched in a pharmacology lab and chemistry lab. I have been a scribe st 3 different hospitals EDs. I have also done clinical research at one of the biggest EDs on the Eastbound coast. Im also a bilingual (Spanish) individual. My main concern is my MCAT score. Any advice I’d appreciate!
DO NOT DO MERP. The pass rate for that program is literally less than 50%. Some classes it is only 30%. Grade deflation, just like in the MD program is the name of the game. Yes they claim they will give you a refund, but that is only for tuition, not living expenses/books/etc. Why waste your time and your money on a program that isn't even accredited nor do you get any transferable course credits?
There are quite a few options for carib schools, pick a better one.
Thank you for your reply! I was looking to MERP passes rates and couldn’t find much on it. Which Caribbean schools would you recommend?
There are 2 other schools with the same level of CAAM-HP accredidation that you could consider- Trinity and AUA.
Everyone should be very careful and circumspect about taking this kind of advice on a public anonymous forum without doing their own independent verification and due diligence, especially from this poster.
-Skip
My 2 cents. But what do I know?
I'm with Skip on this one.
The schools most worth considering are SGU, Ross, and AUC.
Because Ross is in the middle of a crisis with hurricane damage, I probably wouldn't recommend it. Although it might turn out fine, especially if they get to stay in TN for awhile -- then there's no time out of the US.
Saba I don't know enough about to say anything.
AUA and MUA are tier two.
Everything else is a mess, would avoid.
My 2 cents. But what do I know?
Lots of Saba experience. Good quality experience, rotations available in Canada, which is a plus for the largely Canadian students there.
I did MERP and passed with an 85% average. The program director told me that the pass rate is usually around 64%. That's still not great, but who cares? Be part of that 64%. I proved myself in MERP and you can too.Thank you for your reply! I was looking to MERP passes rates and couldn’t find much on it. Which Caribbean schools would you recommend?
Thanks for the supportive message! If MERP if what I get I’d do itI did MERP and passed with an 85% average. The program director told me that the pass rate is usually around 64%. That's still not great, but who cares? Be part of that 64%. I proved myself in MERP and you can too.
Good job. Happy you made it even though you got some negative responses.Applying for September 18 class.Hope for better.How do you like there so far?You can PM me if you would like to.I would be happy to talk.For anyone following this / for future reference, I was accepted to AUC and will be attending in May 2018.
Ha e you started applying for 2018? I currently amGood job. Happy you made it even though you got some negative responses.Applying for September 18 class.Hope for better.How do you like there so far?You can PM me if you would like to.I would be happy to talk.
I just applied there for September 18 class.You can personal message me if you want.Ha e you started applying for 2018? I currently am
Ill tell you how my interview went.Just got an interview for September 2018 entrance, any advice on what the interview is like? Thank you!
I just interviewed yesterday! Very relaxed interview.Just got an interview for September 2018 entrance, any advice on what the interview is like? Thank you!
Just got an interview for September 2018 entrance, any advice on what the interview is like? Thank you!