Adding MCAT to AACOMAS
I've asked MCAT THx to send to AACOMAS on May 23. The website said it's completed, however, on AACOMAS there is still no scores on file. How long did it take you guys to have MCAT on AACOMAS once...
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International Applicants for 2014-2015 Cycle
Hello guys, I thought that since international applicants to DO schools have their own specific concerns and inquiries, a thread made specifically for us would be useful I hope that this thread will...
View ArticleWaitlist Panic Thread
I noticed in the Pre-MD forum there is a waitlist panic thread, so I thought of creating one for us DO pre-meds. I'll start off, I got a few acceptances, but am waitlisted at a school I like better. I...
View ArticleUsing MD Personal Statement for DO Personal Statement
I am applying to both MD and DO schools. I do not really mind which ever one I get into because either way I will become a doctor if I make it through and that is my primary goal. But the AMCAS PS has...
View ArticleRe-applicant: School list advice
I'll be re-applying this cycle after being waitlisted at ACOM and Touro-NY from this cycle. Since last app cycle, I increased my cGPA 0.16 points, sGPA 0.16 points, and added more community service...
View ArticleLetters of Recommendation
I noticed most schools ask for 2 letters from science professors and I'm worried because I only have one letter from a "Core/Basic" science professor. However, I have another letter from a professor in...
View ArticleDo I need to re-take my MCAT? Freaking out...
So I just got my MCAT score back....a freaking 26. My AAMC average was a 29.8. I realize I do get test anxiety, but I thought i had it under control...guess not. I'm looking to apply for this cycle, so...
View ArticleDO school more time consuming than MD school?
DO students need to learn everything MD students learn + OMT. Before their first board exams, they have to prepare for both the COMLEX and the USMLE (assuming they want to apply to MD residencies). Is...
View ArticleAACOMAS submit before mcat score
Hi, I will not be taking my MCAT until August 20th. I know I can submit via aacomas early and update when i get my MCAT scores but does anyone know how to mark this? On AMCAS you can check if you will...
View ArticleYear One Textbooks
What texts are suggested for a the first 2 years of school? Not to presume that I will be accepted this year, but I want to purchase my eBooks before I hopefully begin next fall so that I can...
View ArticleTUCOM-CA Waitlist for Class of 2018
Thought this might be helpful in the coming months when we hopefully start getting information! Anyone else on here waitlisted?
View Articleprimary application - description
Hey guys, so in the "Description" part for each activity, do you write a description of what you did (somewhat like resume style, number of hours, blah blah blah even though there is a section where...
View ArticleBest schools for specializing? Not sure if I should do DO or MD.
I've noticed some DO schools have very few students specializing, and this worries me a bit. Not sure if this is because DO students like primary care more, or if the schools don't have elective...
View ArticleHow will schools look at upward trend with GPA? (Dramatic. Please see numbers...
Due to personal family reasons, I did very poorly in my undergrad. I even finished accelerated in 3 years time (at the expense of my grades). I was a biology major and completed all the pre-med...
View ArticleSecondaries
In general what is the character limit for the secondaries? Also aside from the common questions like "Why Osteopathic Medicine?" "Why [insert school]?" what other questions would they ask for the...
View ArticleProbably in a bad position, but a question on where to go.
Hello all - here is my current situation: Prereqs: Major: Chemistry Cum-GPA: ~3.20 (higher with grade replacement) Sci-GPA: ~3.00 (higher with grade replacement, maybe a bit lower or around there...
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