Few Questions for Applying to DO Schools
I'm relatively unfamiliar with applying to DO schools, but I would like to apply to both MD and DO schools next cycle. A few questions.... 1) Will not having a DO letter of rec. hurt me? I will have 2...
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Retaking W's and taking an extra year of undergrad?
Hey all! I am a current junior at a large, public liberal arts school. I am a Biology major with a 3.533 cGPA. However...I have 5 W's and it may be 7 by the end of this semester. My problem has been...
View ArticleUniversity of New England Organic I and Organic II Online
Hey everyone, I have recently completed Organic I and Organic II through the University of New England online program. I have the textbook for Organic I and the Virtual Chemlab textbook/CD for both...
View Article2014- 2015 Verification Thread
Instructions: DO NOT DELETE! 1) Click "quote" on the most recent post. 2) Add your name and submission date. 3) Delete the quote tags at both the top and the bottom. 4) When your AACOMAS is verified,...
View Article2014-15 cycle rant thread
Thought I should start this up. Pretty upset I didn't get a single medical school correspondence this entire week. I feel like from 9-5 I'm checking my email every 20 mins or less. Gotta be patient!
View ArticleThoughts on how this EC will help my application/getting off a wait list...
So as mentioned previously, I'm really hoping to get off the Western Pomona alternate list. I'm trying to think of some outside the box things that might catch their attention, and ended up applying...
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The Official "Where should I apply?" thread 2014-2015
I have noticed a lot of people are having trouble with their school list. Hopefully in this thread we can help you narrow it down. Location: If you're just looking to stay near family and friends...
View ArticleChallenges of working with underserved/rural populations
hi guys, I recently got accepted to a school in a rural area with huge emphasis on serving underserved populations. I have few experiences working with underserved- tutoring underprivileged high school...
View ArticleACOM vs. VCOM-Auburn
So! I have been lucky enough to be accepted to these two Alabama schools, but am having difficulty deciding which would be the best to attend. Here's my own list of pros and cons. ACOM Pros Provide...
View ArticleCanadian undergrad in the US?
I am a Canadian citizen currently studying at an American university for my undergrad. I was wondering, would this help in any way during my application (would it differentiate me from a Canadian...
View ArticleLECOM DO interview 2015-2016
I just received an interview at LECOM, also my first interview this cycle. Does anyone know how they structure their interviews? Any tips on what to expect or on how to approach interviews in general?
View ArticleReapplying - can I turn lemons into lemonade?
Last year, I applied to osteopathic medical programs. With a lousy 2.95 cGPA and 2.75 sGPA, I don't know how I expected to get in anywhere. I had a 28 (10/8/10) MCAT and a decent variety of...
View ArticleWVSOM v. VCOM(Va) v. LMU-DCOM? Advice please.
Greetings SDN, I have been extremely blessed this year and have actually been accepted to multiple schools, however with that comes the decision of where to go. I would like some input about the...
View ArticleDO Would like me to write my own letter of rec please help!
I'm confident it is going to be great given it was a long shadowing experience that I am asking the doc from. However, I don't have experience writing my own letter of rec. does anyone have any tips?...
View ArticleI Need Some Opinions! (In My Gap Years)
I have a couple of options of what to do with my gap years (June 2014-July 2016 assuming I'm accepted) and I'm not sure what would look best to schools or what would prepare me better. Keep in mind I...
View ArticleAdvice on when I should take the MCAT
Some brief stats first: cGPA: 3.45 sGPA: 3.26 EC: EMT, medical assistant at a doctor's office for 4 years. I'm planning on applying to osteopathic schools exclusively. I'm currently scheduled to take...
View ArticleRVUCOM VS. AZCOM
So I have acceptance offers from Midwestern AZCOM and RVUCOM for the class of 2019. RVU supposedly has better scores this year and higher passing rate, and I prefer the Denver area over Phoenix area,...
View ArticleToo late to add more schools and have realistic shot?
So I'm like what seems like many of us on here... good stats and lots of silence. I've got one acceptance...albeit to a school I didn't fully investigate and no longer wish to attend; hint: it's...
View ArticleLoR requirements
Hi, I'm new to SDN and had a question about LOR. I know most schools will allow you to substitute a pre-medical committee letter with 2 science faculty letters. However, I only have one faculty letter,...
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