Applicants Anxious About Medical School Admissions
12 posts across 3 communities in the last 60 days; 75% from r/premed.
“Misdemeanors and felonies I get, but why do I need to explain the time I did a rolling stop at a stop sign Are we expected to write out heartfelt explanations for this stuff?”
“I'm beginning to build my school list now and im wondering if people get accepted into Uofkentucky or UofLouisville without having ties. my MCAT and GPa (511, 3.98) are above both of their medians, but I'm wondering if its a throw away application. I know both schools state they…”
“Hi everyone, I am interested in applying to USMD next summer. I wanted to share my stats and ask about my chances/where in general (or specifically) I should be applying to in the USA (I have MSAR but you can only learn so much from it). I am wondering if I should apply to T20s…”
Multiple posts reveal significant anxiety among pre-med students regarding the medical school application process. Concerns include AAMC data sharing, secondary essay submissions, traffic violation disclosures, and perceived favoritism towards officer applicants.
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“I'm beginning to build my school list now and im wondering if people get accepted into Uofkentucky or UofLouisville without having ties. my MCAT and GPa (511, 3.98) are above both of their medians, but I'm wondering if its a throw away application. I know…”
“Hi everyone, I am interested in applying to USMD next summer. I wanted to share my stats and ask about my chances/where in general (or specifically) I should be applying to in the USA (I have MSAR but you can only learn so much from it). I am wondering if I should apply to T20s given my MCAT. I am aware the requirements are much tougher for Canadians. I will not be applying to USDO. Below are my stats and projected hours - what I think they will add up to by application time. 3rd year undergrad”
“I just realized that because of my major, which is basically a paramedical-type degree, but it’s pretty specific to my school so I’m leaving the exact name out, and my double minor in chemistry and neuroscience, I’m taking a LOT of pre-med/medical-related classes. I’ll have anatomy, advanced biochem, neuroscience courses, and a bunch of medically specific classes through my major. My major is also where I’ll be getting the majority of my clinical hours. I know everyone says your major doesn’t re”
“Im a junior in high school, in a private school in the Dominican Republic. . I'm legally american, since i was born there. I want to study medicine abroad, specifically in the US. Im not sure which state since I havent investigated properly but i specifically want a BS/MD program that will speed up the whole processs, so instead of the typical 8 years, I do 6. Do you guys know any universities that have this sort of program in which you enter straight into it? I saw one in UMKC, in which you”
“Any current students that can answer how they received their acceptance? Was it via email or phone? There is no specific school thread for AMC. submitted by /u/Warm_Floor8242 [link] [comments]”
“Are there any international students who have gotten an interview from MSUCOM yet? I applied as soon as aacomas opened up and I submitted my secondaries pretty quick too. I see that people have started getting interviews already and I’ve seen people who have submitted secondaries later than me get invites already. Do they send invites later for international students? submitted by /u/hairyknee9502 [link] [comments]”
“I'm a foreign high-school graduate, is it really okay if I apply for a community college and then when i graduate from it apply for a med school or did google lie to me? submitted by /u/Cvxbro [link] [comments]”
“Applying to medical school can be a stressful endeavor. In the end, if your GPA is good, there are many routes to acceptance. If your GPA is not good, there are international options that you can pursue. As for the MCAT, if you spend enough time studying, you will very likely eventually break 505, which may not be the most competitive for USMD, but it can get you in somewhere outside the US. For those that have strong applications (3.8+, 510+), shoot your shot and keep trying. Don’t let panicked”
“Hi everyone. I'm a Canadian student at the University of Toronto trying to figure out the most realistic path forward to medical school. I know my GPA is very low, so I'm looking for realistic advice, especially from people who have gone through academic reinvention, SMPs, US DO admissions, or Caribbean medical schools. Academic background: My current university cGPA is around 2.3 . My first couple years were particularly rough and I have multiple low grades, including some Ds/Fs and rep”
“I'm pursuing my bachelors in the US and currently have a 3.85 gpa and studying for the MCAT which I want to take next year as I'm applying in June but i'll be considered international when applying. Any tips?? anyone who's gotten in? what were your stats? PS: I've been told to consider applying to caribbean schools but I just don't think it'll align with my goals for my future and would prefer to get into an MD school in the US even though the chances are tough”
“Does all the med school require research? Or just they focus on MCAT and GPA. submitted by /u/Confident_Host9356 [link] [comments]”
“3.75 cGPA, 3.5X sGPA, 500 MCAT, GA resident, URM I'm still waiting for my app to be verified, so I wanted to see how my school list is and what schools I should add/remove Medical College of Georgia Morehouse Mercer PCOM Georgia PCOM South Georgia PCOM Charles R. Drew Howard Rosalind Franklin Wake Forest UPitt Temple Stony Brook California Health Sciences University Chicago Midwestern VCOM Auburn Meharry submitted by /u/univ3287 [link] [comments]”
“My sgpa is 3.5. I have good clinical experience like 911 EMS, nationals in dance, lots of research (no pubs). Lots of hours, learned a lot no crazy Harvard like activities or anything tho. Right now I am wrapping up DO primaries but I was wondering if I should shoot my shot with any MDs? Im allready applying broad to a lot of DOs and have to ask my parents for money idk idk. My parents are willing to support and are able to support but I wanna pay them back eventually and its starting to be a lo”
“Hello! I am interested in applying to USMD schools next cycle (2027-28). To prepare, I purchased the MSAR to see what schools I am eligible for: MD/PhD: Yale, UPenn, Thomas Jefferson, Dartmouth, Vanderbilt MD only: Tulane, West Virginia, Wayne State, Rutgers, George Washington, Stony Brook, University of Colorado Brown, CWRU, Duke, Mayo Clinic, Stanford, University of Virginia, NYU About me: Completed my undergraduate at Canadian institution and am now pursuing a two year MSc in biostats/epidemi”
“Hi everyone, I’m looking for some honest advice because I’m at a crossroads. I’m an international applicant to U.S. medical schools. I had originally planned to apply to U.S. DO programs this cycle, but I ended up scoring a 501 on the MCAT,. My stats: cGPA: 3.36 (strong upward trend) sGPA: 3.0 Post-bacc GPA: ~3.56 MCAT: 501 500 hours research (co-author on a manuscript currently under review) 200 clinical hours 120 physician shadowing hours Because I’m an international applicant, I know my chanc”
“When the AAMC and medical schools list the mean GPA of matriculants, are they using the GPA found on transcripts or the cumulative GPA which accounts for repeat classes? submitted by /u/OkPaleontologist1708 [link] [comments]”
“I’m sure this gets asked a lot but I just graduated with a bachelors of science in neuroscience but due to not studying much in school I ended with just above a 3.0 for my overall and science gpa. I am working as a primary care MA full time and I will start studying for the MCAT very soon. With a score of about 510+. Is there still hope for me to get into med school? submitted by /u/icebirdbrain12 [link] [comments]”
“I am a non-trad applicant applying to medical school this cycle and need advice on which schools to add on my list. Here are my stats: 515 MCAT 3.8 GPA Econ Major limited science research. Only self designed senior capstone project, but have ~450 hours working in economic research at the Federal Reserve. I have over a decade of work experience and have worked in a variety of fields from fast food to tech. Volunteered as a medical assistant on the weekends (250 hours) NICU cuddler (80 hours) A lo”
“Would going to the iGEM Grand Jamboree in person count as an educational/professional activity for UPenn Secondary? It was only a week long. TIA! Have you participated in any educational / professional activities outside of the U.S. prior to submitting your AMCAS application? submitted by /u/IronicMagician [link] [comments]”
“Misdemeanors and felonies I get, but why do I need to explain the time I did a rolling stop at a stop sign Are we expected to write out heartfelt explanations for this stuff? submitted by /u/bye_fart [link] [comments]”
“Certifications such as CNA, MA, EMT, medical coding, etc. Certifications which require a class followed by a license exam or similar. Do the grades in these classes count towards the GPA that I will apply to medical school with? submitted by /u/Warningsignals [link] [comments]”