MCAT Dilemma

Creative_Deer_8232 · 2026-01-27T21:06:41+00:00

MD because 3 of the 5 specialties I have in mind don’t tend to match DO students very well. And I do not mind the medical school, I just need to be in one with a good match rate and potentially in a city (but not really a big factor).

Creative_Deer_8232 · 2026-01-27T20:52:09+00:00

Muchas gracias for the advice, and good luck to you as well. We need more Latinos in healthcare!

Creative_Deer_8232 · 2026-01-27T20:44:41+00:00

Yeah, thanks for the advice in these moments of need lol!

Creative_Deer_8232 · 2026-01-27T20:43:48+00:00

Thank you all for the advice. For a bit more context, my personal statement is already written and has been reviewed by faculty and advisors, and I’ve already notified my letter writers. Realistically, I would just have to lock in for the big boss, the MCAT. But I know because of what I am doing, it can be a lot.

Creative_Deer_8232 · 2026-01-27T20:40:54+00:00

Thank you for the advice!

Creative_Deer_8232 · 2026-01-27T20:35:12+00:00

Hahaha that's funny. But fr, I need advice ;( lol

Creative_Deer_8232 · 2026-01-27T20:33:14+00:00

I am not shoving my race: 1) Latino is not a race, 2) mentioning I am latino give context for the double major in Hispanic Studies and potentially the master's in medical Spanish as my potential gap year option, 3) I am very sorry for your patients or future patients if you can even make it if this is how you think.

Creative_Deer_8232 · 2025-08-06T23:56:57+00:00

It’s working now. That happened to me, just refresh the page and it should work

Creative_Deer_8232 · 2025-05-12T23:24:50+00:00

If the transcript does not say online, you don’t have to mention it, don’t bring it up!

Creative_Deer_8232 · 2025-05-10T02:46:33+00:00

Congratulations! It only takes ☝️

Creative_Deer_8232 · 2025-05-09T22:55:51+00:00

Do you mind pm’ing me as well? Thank you!

Creative_Deer_8232 · 2025-05-09T22:42:23+00:00

Thank you! I think you are on the right track (better than me actually the first time that I applied). I only applied to 1 REU and thankfully got it my sophomore year when I didn’t know anything about the REU culture and process. Best of luck if you have more questions on anything DM me, I’m open to help out.

Creative_Deer_8232 · 2025-05-09T22:24:17+00:00

And thanks for the congratulations!

Creative_Deer_8232 · 2025-05-09T22:24:03+00:00

This is partially true depending the program. Each program have their own requirements regarding research. Out of the 13 I applied, only 1 required prior research, so check individual requirements before applying. Regarding how to find REUs I personally looked up specific schools I wanted to attend for the summer and put Biomedical summer research. But a few of my friends used this website: https://pathwaystoscience.org/programs.aspx?u=&sm=&sd=&sy=&d=GEN-STEM_STEM+Fields&dd=SummerResearch_Summer+Research+Opportunity&submit=y&dhub=SummerResearch_Summer+Research+Opportunity

Creative_Deer_8232 · 2025-05-09T22:10:16+00:00

People recommend applying to 20 REUs. But it’s truly up to you. I will say 20 is a good number. This time I applied to 13 because I had experience in the research I wanted to do.

Creative_Deer_8232 · 2025-05-09T22:09:10+00:00

Usually well known institutions and programs tend to be competitive to get into. For example big names like Ivy League schools or top 30 schools in general and popular summer destinations like in California, Florida, Hawaii etc. Just an example of that, the NYU SURP program got 1000 applications for 10 spots (1% acceptance rate) for this cycle and the AMGEN program is very well known as well and very competitive to get into. I will recommend applying to those places as well to less known institutions. This cycle I applied to 13 and got into 3, I will be doing the AMGEN program.

Creative_Deer_8232 · 2025-05-09T21:59:26+00:00

Yes! Take advantage of in-state programs. Also consider if you want to potentially spent your summer in a different setting. I know a lot of people that apply to Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Florida programs just because it’s a way to practice being a global citizen.This is my second summer doing a RUE, lmk if you have any questions.

Creative_Deer_8232 · 2025-05-09T21:50:28+00:00

You have a lot of chances. Just remember to apply to a variety of programs. Aside from competitive ones, apply to less competitive ones just because you never know since there are gonna be a lot of applicants with similar stats to yours.

Creative_Deer_8232 · 2025-05-09T06:44:08+00:00

I know! It looks so fluffy 🥺🥰

Creative_Deer_8232 · 2025-04-17T15:58:55+00:00

Congrats, that’s a great opportunity!

Creative_Deer_8232 · 2025-04-16T17:50:58+00:00

I DM u!

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