VCOM Post-bac 2014/2015
Is there anyone applying or did anyone apply and got accepted??
View ArticleRapid Fire General Questions!
Hello everyone. I'm new to SDN and am amazed at the wealth of information here. I hope some of you can help answer my questions about AACOMAS primary, or point me to where I may find answers to them....
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What should I do? Ahhh
I just got my May mcat scores back 26: (BS 10, VR 10, PS 6). I definitely dropped the ball on PS. cGPA: 3.5 sGPA: 3.4 MCAT: 26 3.5 years of hospital/emergency room work 2+ years as a firefighter/EMT...
View ArticleAdvice appreciated- please!
Thank you all for reading this in advance. I'm looking for advice on my situation and also input on my school list. To sum up my stats: - 3.45 cGPA, 3.35 sGPA - MS in Global Health, 3.89 GPA -26 MCAT...
View ArticleAir Force HPSP 2014
Does anyone know if there was already a board meeting for the Air Force HPSP this year? I know there is one scheduled for around March/April. I also know there was one around October of last year (2013).
View ArticleWhat are my chances?
I took the May 8th mcat and just received my scores today I only got a disappointing 23 (10-5-8) My GPA is 3.65. What are my chances of getting into a DO program? I've heard you have a greater chance...
View Article3.75 cGPA, 3.9 sGPA, 23 MCAT(will retake), NY Resident. Where to apply? Advice?
Hello, I received my MCAT results yesterday, unfortunately less than satisfying, and I will be retaking probably in August. I have a few questions. Also, I took all my science courses as a post-bacc...
View ArticleChances of DO school-Odd situation
Hey there everyone, I needed some suggestions on what I should do to improve my chances at getting into a DO school. Currently I'm a junior at with a 3.0 gpa. I've worked two jobs, one full time and...
View ArticleWriting in the extracircular area.
In ACCOMAS's extracurricular part I have reached the 750 character limit in all my slots. My 750 characters explained what I did, and what I gained from the experience. Should I rewrite them and...
View ArticleShould I apply?
I just got my MCAT score back today and I've been beating myself on whether I should retake in 11 days or continue ahead with a few select schools that won't mind such a low score. cGPA: 3.40 sGPA:...
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Ask an OMS-1 anything
As this website was a great help for me when I was in the process of applying I wanted to give back and answer any questions of incoming first years and pre-meds. I'm currently finishing up on my first...
View ArticleAACOMAS Grade Replacement after you have already submitted
I was not the brightest person six years ago when I enrolled in a class and did no do any work for. Of course when you do this the institution awards you with an F. How does it work if I already...
View ArticleI have no option of retaking a class?
Hey fellas, I know this has been touched before but I'm wondering if things changed or someone had experience with it. So I got a C in gen chem 1 my freshman year and never retook it. It was a 4 credit...
View ArticleLetters of Recommendations and Interfolio
I had all my LoR's sent to my pre-health advising office before realizing Interfolio existed. Should I have my pre-health office send all LoRs to Interfolio so that Interfolio can then send them out or...
View ArticleFamous DOs
I thought this was kind of cool. Here's a brief list of famous DOs: Earl Haas, DO - inventor of the tampon (you’re welcome, ladies) Reef Karim, DO - medical expert on movies and TV shows such as “The...
View ArticleTCOM-UNT-Osteopathic LOR
I have a question about LORs. On TMDSAS and on their website, it says that TCOM-UNT requires 2 LOR from "faculty that know you" well. Plus, an extra letter. They then say they recommend a letter from a...
View ArticleMentioning osteopathic medicine in PS
Is this something you should do? Or wait for secondaries? I'm not sure if it's implied that you should mention it in the PS or not...
View ArticleHas anyone ever had a community college grade replacement rejected?
Hi All, I'm doing a postbac at my local CC and have re-taken a few math courses that I did poorly in at a 4 year college for a higher grade. Just wondering if anyone ever had any trouble either with...
View ArticleUNECOM ASA List 2014
Congrats to all those who made the ASA list! It is a huge accomplishment considering how many applications UNECOM receives each year. I thought this forum would be a good place for us to all update...
View ArticleMath Not in AACOMAS sGPA?
This is from an email my pre med advisor sent me. It didn't quite seem right, but if it is, yay. American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Applciation Service (AACOMAS) - Does not...
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