non-traditional

Hey all, Been reading for awhile, but haven't been able to post anything because I couldn't get my phone to authorize and my computer required online authorization from my phone. Go figure. I'm going to be a non-traditional student in a few years (hopefully). I was a biology major, spanish...

There are so many nontrads out there with incredibly unique experiences. I've been reading many posts on this forum and finally decided it was time to share my experience and ask for a little advice. I have been in the Veterinary field for 8 years now, but have wanted to be a physician since I...

My freshman year my brother passed away, which had a negative impact on my GPA. I have had an upward trend, but am concerned that my science GPA is so low. I am a first generation student, received the Pell Grant, and grew up/ live in a rural area. This is my first cycle applying to both MD and...

Good evening all! I would like an honest assessment of my chances of getting into medical school and then surviving it with the following information provided below: 1. Undergrad. GPA 3.55 2. BSc in Chemistry 3. Worked after graduating in 2008 and attempted several programs but became...

Hi there, I'm 30 and considering applying to medical school. I wanted to be a doctor most of my life (since I was 5). I double majored in college in physics and biochemistry hitting all my premed prereqs, worked in a biophysics lab for 2 years, and got a good score on the MCAT. I volunteered in...

Hi All, So I just transferred to a new school (Florida Atlantic University) from a CC and am majoring in Neuroscience. I chose this major because I like psychology and human behavior and felt that I was missing this in a traditional bio major. Little did I know- this major is really tough at...

Hi there everyone! This is my first post on SDN, but I've read through quite a few discussions and figured I'd seek some advice on something I've been contemplating. Let me start by saying that I know it's not important to ADCOM's what your undergrad major is per se, as long as you've...

So, suppose one took the MCAT in undergraduate under the old test and performed poorly or average (or in my case, well with what I perceive to be a test day fluke terrible section that I still can't really explain). Now, suppose that the person has a fully funded international opportunity (e.g...

Hi! Okay first off Im a recent first-generation graduate who has finally decided on going to medical school. My science GPA is quite low 2.57 and my overall GPA is a 2.97. I've looked at pre-reqs for schools and I have C+/-'s in 4 of the courses (genetics, ochem 1, bio 2, biochem) and the rest...

Hi all, I am currently applying for the 2017 AMCAS. I am a non-traditional applicant and I am looking for feedback from others in the process and/or with similar circumstances. Here is my story in a nutshell: Age: 30 Status: Single Background: Hispanic Professional Experience: · Academic...

Hi, I just recently graduated from my high school and started considering the medical career. I went to a professional conservatory and have NEVER taken any biology and chemistry classes. I will be studying at Wesleyan University this fall. I was wondering how hard it would be for me to study...

I've been lurking since around January now, and I don't want to jack someone else's thread. I guess I just needed some of your guys' encouragement as I honestly don't have a lot of support from my family since I've told them my hopes. When I started college in 2007, I was Pre-Med. I loved the...

Hi All- I have been trolling these threads of late (as I am sure many people do) as I begin my journey as a pre-med student. To give you all some background- I am a 25 year old student (non-trad) that just graduated from University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. I did very well in my...

Hello, For the TL;DR - 25 years old, want to go to dental school after failing 2x and not trying for the past 2 years. Great GPA in undergrad in biology and 18 DAT last time I took the test. Where should I start? This is my first time on SDN so I guess I'm doing something different this time...

I'm going to try to keep this as concise as possible despite having, what I feel, is a unique non-trad background (I'm sure everyone does ;)). Every year or so, I get stuck on the idea of going to med school. Near the end of HS, I dismissed the entire idea because I so strongly believed I was...

I have searched and I have not found what I was looking for, please don't burn me!!!! Okay - a little bit of humor to crack open my question. I am looking for advice on how to get on the right path( or confirmation that I m already there, I guess) for making it to the application process for...

Hey all, Currently active duty Air Force officer, looking for anyone with previous experience under any similar conditions. Background: Undergrad BS Chemistry; 3.2 GPA, [In progress] M.S.; Space Systems, Military job: Space Operations. My commitment will be up in fall 2018, and I think I'm...

Hello all. I am looking to gain any sort of advice possible on dental school admissions. I have recently finished my undergraduate degree in Economics from Big State U. Abysmal 2.5 GPA. Im bright enough to have a great GPA however I did not take this serious in school. Some of my family members...

Hi all, I am looking for some advice! Basically here is my story: I just graduated from undergraduate in 2015 with a Classics major. I didn't really know what I wanted to so I decided to go to law school, got in to a pretty good one, and I'm about to finish my first year. However, I am not...

Hi, I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on shaping my path to med school. I am currently finishing up my 3rd year in college. I was a music major for 2 out of the 3 years at one of the best music schools in the country and realized that I REALLY did not want to have to make music...

So, I have another thread here about being a non-trad student. I haven't taken the MCAT, yet, so sorry if this is wasting anyone's time. I am looking at trying to apply in 2018. I expect to have 300+ clinical volunteer hours minimum by that time, 300+ minimum non-clinical volunteer hours. I had...

So, I've been browsing this forum for a bit. I've looked around trying to find things that specifically fit my thing here (including the group of lawyers trying to go in 2022), but there's so much from years ago- and recent stuff that I feel too different from- that I decided to just start a new...

Hello friends, I am looking for some guidance in getting into medical school. The pre-med counselor at my school does not want to give me the time of day because I have graduated. I am in need of some real guidance, so I truly appreciate any replies to this thread! I recently finished...

Hi there! Im new to this site, and I think I posted this same question in the wrong thread, so sorry for reposting! I graduated from a prestigious University in May of 2015 with a "meh" GPA of 3.14. Having come from a very small highschool, attending my state university first year was a culture...

Hi everyone, I am currently 25 years old, married, and just graduated last week from undergrad- (Psych major, Bio Minor). Having a hard time figuring out my chances and would like some advice. I did 3 years of military, one year of undergrad, took a year break due to PTSD and then switched to...

I went to community college for 2 years, worked for a year, transferred to a 4-year university to get bachelor's, then went to a graduate school for master's. During my last semester of grad school, I got in an accident and had to withdraw that whole semester (6 W's) to move in with my family...

I’m in a bit of a dilemma on how to proceed with my current situation. I completed a U.S. Bachelor’s Degree in Biology many years ago and worked in medical research there (cardiovascular and cancer) for a couple of years, with publications, before immigrating to Canada. I had begun a health care...

I am a late 20-something year old female applying to PA school. I was curious if anyone has any insight as to how they will consider me from the admissions stand point? Ask for details, don't want to over share. =)