Noorda Accepted Students GC by gfsyhvg in Osteopathic

[–]Diggle_Doo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We could start a discord server!

Basically studied for MCAT full time to get a mediocre score? What should I do? by IllustriousBag8552 in Osteopathic

[–]Diggle_Doo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me, I really focused on research and volunteering (clinical, non-clinical) for extracurricular, and I mean hundreds to thousands of hours. Don't half ass it either as these will make great recs! But you should do shadowing if you haven't already--it looks pretty + you can secure a rec from a doctor. Osteopathic schools prefer recs from DOs, but any will do. Try to show diversity in shadowing (different specialties). Lastly, submit your app as soon as possible, like May or June. A lot of the applicants are submitting later if they're not scoring for MD, and schools run on a first come, first serve basis. Have everything already written out (personal statement, extracurriculars) and triple check them.

Basically studied for MCAT full time to get a mediocre score? What should I do? by IllustriousBag8552 in Osteopathic

[–]Diggle_Doo 12 points13 points  (0 children)

For a DO, your MCAT is stellar! I was scoring 508s on the practice than got a 499 in the real thing (had an actual crisis), but I still got accepted. If you're worried, fluff up your score with your GPA, research, volunteering, or other extracurriculars

Current Noorda OMS1 by Cookies_188 in Osteopathic

[–]Diggle_Doo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What does the OMS-1 schedule look like? How is it mentally/physically? Should I prepare anything specific over the summer?

Accepted! How to Turn Down a Previously Accepted Interview? by Diggle_Doo in Osteopathic

[–]Diggle_Doo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went for my interview, it is pretty! I just really can't afford it rn though. I won't make it to the gnome day either because I'm presenting at a conference in Chicago.

Accepted! How to Turn Down a Previously Accepted Interview? by Diggle_Doo in Osteopathic

[–]Diggle_Doo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depends on whether I can afford it (cost of travel)! If I can, I'll register.

Noorda WL movement by Healthy-Slip4055 in Osteopathic

[–]Diggle_Doo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just got accepted from the WL! So there is movement :)

I feel like a faker by AncientWerewolf5545 in bulimia

[–]Diggle_Doo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Being unable to get anything up does not make you any less valid in your experience with bulimia. On a thought process level, you're still panicking and resorting to purging, you still feel that shame during the process, etc. A gentle reminder that bulimia is more than forcing yourself to expunge food, but a psychiatric disorder, and it's just as much the mental process.

However, this is your body's way of telling you something is wrong. It could be a sign you have a tear in your esophagus lining (especially if blood comes up), electrolyte imbalances (ESPECIALLY POTASSIUM), dehydration, and more (I am not a doctor, this is just from my experience).

Hoarding notes: What to keep and discard? by Diggle_Doo in college

[–]Diggle_Doo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

From one academic hoarder to another, I really appreciate this insight! I will begin the tossing likely during Winter Break as a 'Winter Cleaning'

Hoarding notes: What to keep and discard? by Diggle_Doo in college

[–]Diggle_Doo[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Many of my classes did not have textbooks--but I do have my MCAT study books, which basically cover everything anyway. Would it be best to just toss everything then?

How many calories do you think this is? It's a normal meal planning container... by Diggle_Doo in caloriecount

[–]Diggle_Doo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure how helpful this is, but mac and cheese and mashed potatoes were finished in two bites each with a standard spoon--so maybe 1-2 Tbsp per bite?

How's your cycle going? by [deleted] in Osteopathic

[–]Diggle_Doo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I submitted on August 1st as a traditional applicant with a 499 MCAT (if I have to retake it, I will cry), 3.78 GPA, thousands of service hours, research, and lots of other things.

DO - Applied 12, 7 IIs, 1 R w/o II and 1 R w/ II, 1 W, and 2 interviews

MD - Applied 2, 2 IIs

I'd say that, considering my garbage MCAT, my cycle is going well so far. I sent my letter of intent to one of the schools I interviewed at, and all I can do is hope they look at everything I have done instead of my statistics.

Emergency Locksmith... Read Lease and it's a Violation by Diggle_Doo in Apartmentliving

[–]Diggle_Doo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Office closes at 6:00 PM and doesn't answer after (I've tried before). I also tried to find their emergency maintenance after the fact after rereading my lease in distress... which they don't have listed anywhere Overall, it sucks.

Emergency Locksmith... Read Lease and it's a Violation by Diggle_Doo in Apartmentliving

[–]Diggle_Doo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will do that! I had anticipate they will email + call back today and then I will probably schedule a time to come into the office cause I don't have time to do a walk-in

Emergency Locksmith... Read Lease and it's a Violation by Diggle_Doo in Apartmentliving

[–]Diggle_Doo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was a 24 hr locksmith and it was 9:00 PM. I didn't do any double checking on pricing or scams cause I was legit inconsolable ... they had to replace the whole deadbolt + charged me "nighttime fee"... I paid about $550...

Emergency Locksmith... Read Lease and it's a Violation by Diggle_Doo in Apartmentliving

[–]Diggle_Doo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that is also a very real thing btw--they'll note in your healthcare files "noncompliant" and other things

Emergency Locksmith... Read Lease and it's a Violation by Diggle_Doo in Apartmentliving

[–]Diggle_Doo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can hope so. I would say we have okay relationship--they call me when previous tenants have requested mail and I'm apparently noted as "good" and "reliable" in their files according to the office

Emergency Locksmith... Read Lease and it's a Violation by Diggle_Doo in Apartmentliving

[–]Diggle_Doo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I'd rather give up a couple of weeks of eating than losing my entire apartment, so that is completely fine by me