CC classes and DO schools
I know this topic has been on here quite a few times and the general consensus is that it is okay to take/retake classes at a CC. I was wondering if you guys know which D.O. schools in particular have...
View ArticleApply this cycle or next?
Hi guys just wondering if you guys think it is worth it for me to apply this cycle still. Current stats are cGPA 3.16 sGPA 3.35 MCAT scheduled for August. I have approximately 300 shadowing hours from...
View ArticleSemi-incomplete Prereq's
So here's the deal.... I was reviewing my released aacomas app for every school and I noticed that certain schools that I applied to required a prerequisite of Biochemistry. I have taken a biochem...
View ArticleLUCOM inaugural class stats...
http://www.liberty.edu/index.cfm?PID=18495&MID=121228 3.5 GPA and 25 mcat... Not too bad!
View ArticleAddressing academic troubles in PS
I currently have a complete version of my personal statement that I am pleased with, that does not address some shortcomings in my academic record. However I am wondering if I should mention them. The...
View ArticleDO schools that strong reputations out west (specifically CA)
Although I'm currently living on the opposite side of the country, I grew up in CA and all my family lives there. It is very important to me to eventually be able to move back home. Apart from Touro CA...
View ArticleGoro's guide to the DO school app process
OK, it's app season, and I've already addressed things that will be common concerns to any applicant (MD or DO). See this thread:...
View ArticleVolunteering Abroad
Playing with the idea to go to Honduras for a week during my Christmas break next year (my senior year) and help a local village on a medical school brigade put on by my school. How helpful is it on a...
View ArticleHow cautious should I be?
Hello, I need to retake two classes. One of them an elective course, another is General Chemistry w/lab. I failed chemistry before and I'm considering taking it alone one semester to gain my...
View ArticleWhat are my chances?
Hello, I just want some opinions on what my chance of matriculation into an MD/DO program are. My relevant information is as follows: 1. Overall GPA - 3.56 (It was a 1.6 from my fun days in college as...
View ArticleWhy D.O. instead of M.D.?
I will be applying to both types of schools this year. I was just looking for opinions and your thoughts on why you want to be a D.O. For me, I really like to learn about Osteopathic manipulations and...
View ArticleFuture of Osteopathic Medicine?
As an aspiring DO, I have been told many times that the opportunities for DOs are increasing every year and it is becoming easier for them to specialize. But when comparing match lists from different...
View ArticleHousing options for CCOM
I will be studying at MidWestern from Sep 2014-May 2015. Could you please recommend housing in the area? or maybe anybody is interested in splitting the rent? Thank you
View ArticleSubmitting app in a few weeks, pending MCAT, chances?
Sorry for the double post. I posted this on the chances link three days ago, but didn't get any luck. I'm about to submit my app in a few weeks. I took the MCAT on June 13th, I'm expecting my score...
View ArticleSummer Orgo I Make Up Exam
My Orgo I professor listed in the syllabus that there is an optional make up exam for anyone that misses any of the three midterms - no questions asked. The make up exam will consist of exam 1, 2, and...
View ArticleRetaking class and response from AACOMAS
My question: "... I took a general chemistry 1 class at my university, which was 4 credits.I am trying to retake it at a community college but it is divided in to lecture (3 credits) and lab (1...
View ArticleExtracurriculars
If I am going to do more extracurriculars... i.e more shadowing, working, etc. Would I contact the school, if they do not have a place on the secondaries that allow me to list things that I did after I...
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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 ArticleIt's Me Again
Hello, Below in bold type is a post I wrote two months ago in the Osteopathic Medical School Specific Discussion. Three things have changed since then. So I retook the MCAT (with the hope of doing...
View Articlewait until next cycle?
I don't know if I should just wait and apply the next cycle or if I should continue with this cycle. The pre-health committee at my school seems to be really against me applying this year because of my...
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