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DoctorLacrosse,
Thank you so much for sharing your story. I started my undergrad this past year and I had an awful time adjusting to college life. Like you said, I figured because I skated through High School I could skate through university. I couldn't have been more incorrect.
You have truly inspired me and are pretty much the reason I am able to remain hopeful. I've started working harder and really buckling down on my coursework. One day, whether a DO or MD, I am going to become a physician.
I am so happy to hear the great news and I am honored to have you as a colleague!
Why did you get slaughtered over the summer? Was it because the pace was intense and you weren't keeping up? It doesn't sound like you changed anything much the next semester except for having more exposure to the material. Didn't realize summer classes were this intense.this. I tried to take orgo 1 post-bac after not touching any chemistry in three years. I got slaughtered and withdrew just in time. retook it the following fall semester and got a B+.
I have taken summer classes, and I know very well from my own experience that they can be intense as hell (specially because the materials are packed into such a small period of time)Why did you get slaughtered over the summer? Was it because the pace was intense and you weren't keeping up? It doesn't sound like you changed anything much the next semester except for having more exposure to the material. Didn't realize summer classes were this intense.
Also, getting your brain back in study mode is hard!! Don't discount that challenge. It can take a while to get your brain retrained. I took time off and it took a while to get back to learning at the same rate!I have taken summer classes, and I know very well from my own experience that they can be intense as hell (specially because the materials are packed into such a small period of time)
I reread this and had to tell you I have been feeling the same way! SO MUCH EUPHORIA! So many kudos, seriously!It's all still kind of sinking in for me. I woke up this morning thinking the MD acceptance was all a dream, but reading that acceptance letter again just made my heart race. Today someone asked me if I would do it all again, and without hesitation I said ABSOLUTELY, just to feel what I felt yesterday. I read through this whole thread start to finish and my goodness, what a long way I've come. I am determined to be the best physician I possibly can, and I won't accept anything less. I'm so happy!
were you applying to a MD/PhD program?
Congrats Doc! Just finished reading the whole thread... consider me inspired..
I really wish I had stumbled upon your post when you first posted it, because I was in a similar situation at the time. I'm also one of those mistake-college-for-highschool'ers. I just couldn't find that motivation you found.. your post might have really helped me then.. this is my current situation. I would really love some advice!
Again.. congratulations on making it and showing the world that it is possible! Best of luck in med school and beyond...
Why did you get slaughtered over the summer? Was it because the pace was intense and you weren't keeping up? It doesn't sound like you changed anything much the next semester except for having more exposure to the material. Didn't realize summer classes were this intense.
According to his MDapps, seems like he will be attending NYMC
Super duper late, but oh my gosh... I just read the thread from the beginning and I am in actual tears!!! You are truly an inspiration to all. I still don't fully understand how you managed to work, go from a C to A student, and get into MEDICAL SCHOOL!!!! Thank you for creating this thread. It's truly inspiring as I did not have a great first year, but am going full force into my sophomore year. My momma's signature saying is true: "If you want it bad enough, you can achieve it."
Late to the party obviously, but I actually cried while reading you got accepted. Congratulations!
just saw this, but thanks so much! currently doing extremely well in med school, just hope i can keep it going! hope everything is well with you
Hey man hope you give some transperancy on NYMc's admissions
How long did it take to hear back from NYMC? It has been cricket chirps for 10 weeks.
Submitted my secondary on July 14th
CASPR Bioethics Test done on August 17
@DoctorLacrosse
You sir, are a machine! Such a great story of being critical and changing things to give yourself a chance!
@Goro gave some very great advice as well along the way.
Best story on SDN. Thank you being a role model for many of us.
I do not think so- @DoctorLacrosse ?Do you think the thread affected you in anyways while you were applying? Did anyone identify you?
I do not think so- @DoctorLacrosse ?
lemme ask you something; for many of your interviews, how long did it take to hear from the places you had an II? Around new years? I am happy I made it somewhere but I would really like to hear back from some of my top choices.
Any info would be fine, @DoctorLacrosse
I feel like starting one thread (after I hear back about my grades for this semester)lol no not that I'm aware of. there are thousands of applicants out there. i'd advise being careful with what you say online in general. act like a mature adult and you should be okay.
I feel like starting one thread (after I hear back about my grades for this semester)
Yupp! Definitely! Thanks so much for the support!I really hope you've been staying consistent and working hard! shoot me an update message when you hear back about grades and let me know your next move!
I'm in an almost identical situation but with half the GPA to start with (but luckily they were only that bad into my second semester and not junior!) and I have the same end-goal. I came here to post a chances thread and saw this. I'll probably post it later after Christmas day but this post is an amazing read and really makes me feel good going forward in the future. I totally relate to that feeling of not knowing if you can make it in and that you may not be good enough and going into every day just hoping you can pull the A off at the end of the semester. It's the most scary thing I've ever faced in my life and you summed up exactly what I'm going through as I work towards an MD acceptance. Thank you for posting this.
You're a huge inspiration! Good luck in medical school, you will kill it!
I really love your story. When I review last years threads I see your story unfold. Hope your doing well in medical school.