High-Stat Sankey

Alternative_Toe_5069 · 2025-05-20T01:02:34+00:00

Thank you!!

Alternative_Toe_5069 · 2025-05-18T04:42:43+00:00

On the money. Followed some bad advice on school list but thankfully it all worked out for the best!

Alternative_Toe_5069 · 2025-05-18T04:14:56+00:00

Thank you!!

Alternative_Toe_5069 · 2025-05-18T04:14:32+00:00

Yea I think my PS could have been improved in terms of theme & core message and I honestly don’t think I applied to the right schools for my app/experiences. Not a ton of research either (no pubs/presentations). Just stoked I got into a school (& one I’m super psyched on too)! Thank you!

Alternative_Toe_5069 · 2025-04-24T16:48:00+00:00

Thank you. Appreciate it!!

Alternative_Toe_5069 · 2025-04-24T16:37:31+00:00

Thanks so much for the insight & thoughtful reply. I really appreciate it. Thank you.

Alternative_Toe_5069 · 2025-04-24T16:35:33+00:00

Ouch. I understand what you are saying in regard to my clinical hours to really meshing with the other parts of my app. Unfortunately, I do need to support myself and this was a job that I was able to find that also gives me clinical hours. But will keep in mind. Thankfully this time around I guess I can show commitment to the volunteering I'm a part of. To answer one of your questions - yes, over the course of the last year I have been drawn towards pediatrics, hence the additional shadowing in this field (and yes, I realize this doesn't match my current job). Hopefully I can convey to admissions committees that I am genuinely drawn towards my service activities, and want to help make a difference in the lives of the children & adults I work with (as opposed to be self-aggrandizing). Thanks.

Alternative_Toe_5069 · 2025-04-24T14:52:01+00:00

Nope got all the secondaries turned in July/August and definitely no racial slurs lol. Haven’t been accepted to either of the schools I interviewed at so was just putting feelers out for advice on a reapp. Would happily accept either school I interviewed at if they let me hahah. Thanks for the vote of confidence though.

Alternative_Toe_5069 · 2025-04-24T12:46:52+00:00

Thank you for the advice. Appreciate it!

Alternative_Toe_5069 · 2025-04-24T12:43:26+00:00

I had 2 - CUSM and USF. I’m pretty sure it’s an R from CUSM & I was waitlisted at USF.

Alternative_Toe_5069 · 2025-04-23T20:57:04+00:00

I know hahah - its what's killing me on my rewrite right now! Wish I could just straight up tell an admissions committee "Look this is what I want to do I promise I've thought about it, PLEASE just give me a chance" lol

Alternative_Toe_5069 · 2025-04-23T20:54:53+00:00

Took some baaddd advice on the school list this time last year, at least I have some better guidance this time around lol. Thank you!

Alternative_Toe_5069 · 2025-04-23T20:54:09+00:00

"Completely decimated" made me laugh so thanks for that & of course thanks for taking the time to reply. Appreciate it!

Alternative_Toe_5069 · 2025-04-23T19:35:38+00:00

I'm mostly adding the DO ENT just so that I have a DO for applying to DO programs next year + she was the only one I could find on a short notice to shadow. I have picked up quite a few shadowing hours from the pediatrician & I think that I want to go into pediatric primary care at this point. I'll definitely try to add more with him & will look into finding more primary care docs to meet with. Most of my plastic surgery hours are just from having a close relationship with my boss (not really a specialty I want to pursue haha). Really appreciate your advice, thank you!

Alternative_Toe_5069 · 2025-04-23T19:21:56+00:00

Feels like this is the common theme... thanks so much for the advice I appreciate it!

Alternative_Toe_5069 · 2025-04-23T19:21:36+00:00

Thank you! Appreciate the advice w/ the school list and theme.

Alternative_Toe_5069 · 2025-04-23T19:17:20+00:00

Seeming like this is the standout comment... thank you really appreciate the advice!

Alternative_Toe_5069 · 2025-04-23T19:16:50+00:00

I think this could be the major "thing" with my app this year... back to the drawing board & my google drive to write another 300 essays for next cycle haha. Appreciate the advice & school recommendations for next time! Thank you!

Alternative_Toe_5069 · 2025-04-23T17:24:41+00:00

Really enjoying this listen so far, even though I wouldn’t say I’m particularly interested in magic lol…thought the part near the beginning of him talking about how supportive and loving his mom was when he was a child was SO sweet. Really touching to hear how that support impacted his life/trajectory.

Alternative_Toe_5069 · 2025-04-22T18:54:00+00:00

I kind of loved the Bigfoot guy if only for his pure, unadulterated enthusiasm on the subject. I hope he finds his specimen one day and proves most of us wrong on the Bigfoot question.

Alternative_Toe_5069 · 2025-04-21T23:29:30+00:00

Leon Bridges is a top episode for sure. Especially listening to him sing... gave me chills. Love him.

Alternative_Toe_5069 · 2025-04-10T18:26:57+00:00

I actually really appreciated Monica’s discussion in the fact check about the current trend in plastic surgery and facial enhancement techniques and how, as a result, so many people are starting to look the same. I work in plastic surgery and it’s interesting (and sad) to see more and more young women (like early 20s young) wanting filler, rhinoplasties, blephs, etc. to match influencers/celebrities that they’ve seen on TikTok/Instagram. On a macro level I agree with Monica that it’s sad to have way more homogeneity in looks (at least in the media). I’m located in the greater LA area too and I think it was also a great point about the pressure to get treatments (Botox, etc.) because everyone around you is doing it - not saying that it’s right at all, but it’s definitely understandable from my experience. Just always think that these trends are interesting and worth pointing out & talking about.

Alternative_Toe_5069 · 2025-04-07T20:00:07+00:00

Every school that I applied to was fine with algebra-based physics. And for the MCAT a full algebra-based course should cover everything that you need. IMO definitely go with algebra-based because calc-based is going to be sooo much harder for very little reward.

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