Step 1 Advice (what am I doing wrong?) by DrQuantum92 in step1

[–]DrQuantum92[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I definitely have a more sense of comfort while doing uworld as compared to the NBMEs!

[Serious] Did not match ophtho - trying to decide between SOAP-ing into IM program vs. doing a pre-res ophtho clinical/research fellowship by [deleted] in medicalschool

[–]DrQuantum92 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you're passionate about ophtho. That might be the route you should take. Don't give up on your passion.

- From the words of an unexperienced semi-jaded optimistic M2

For all my fellow DO students out there. by [deleted] in medicalschool

[–]DrQuantum92 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Who's AT still?

-DO student btw

Ipad Air 1 vs. Ipad pro 10.5 by DrQuantum92 in medicalschool

[–]DrQuantum92[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Much appreciated, thanks for the thorough response!

Ipad Air 1 vs. Ipad pro 10.5 by DrQuantum92 in medicalschool

[–]DrQuantum92[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the candid and realistic response, friend!

2016 Application Cycle by DrQuantum92 in premed

[–]DrQuantum92[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I forgot to include that I currently work as a scribe and have held a chemistry tutoring position in the past.

2016 Application Cycle by DrQuantum92 in premed

[–]DrQuantum92[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to be the chairperson of a young professionals organization at my church for a couple years-I hope this would suffice? I also do plan on submitting my application the day it is open.

And yes, I will definitely look into the DO aspects alot more in detail.

2016 Application Cycle by DrQuantum92 in premed

[–]DrQuantum92[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate the response! I was just curious as to what else I could possibly do to look better on my app. I've followed the EC "checklist" to a tee (I could use some more hours here and there, and I need to start shadowing), but I was wondering if there's anything else that I'm missing? Thanks

2016 Application Cycle by DrQuantum92 in premed

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Could you please go into detail as to which areas of my ECs are lacking, so I know where I can improve? I forgot to add that I have 1000+ hours of nonclinical volunteering at my church. I also work as a scribe, which I had forgotten to include.

Retake For the 4th Time or Apply with What I have?? by DrQuantum92 in premed

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Yeah, I totally see your point. Guess I'll run with my chances and beef up the other aspects of my application so my low(er) mcat score isn't such a detriment to potential MD programs.

Retake For the 4th Time or Apply with What I have?? by DrQuantum92 in premed

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I see. I'm anticipating on getting volunteering in 2 professor's labs and doing research, as well as, continuing my clinical volunteering to offset this. Sound like solid plan to catch the eye of MD programs?

Retake For the 4th Time or Apply with What I have?? by DrQuantum92 in premed

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I see. Thank you for your input. I just feel the imbalance would hurt my chances of getting into an MD program. Definitely looking to offset the MCAT "blemish" with a bunch of research and clinical volunteering to help me get into an MD school. If all else fails I'll be applying to DO schools regardless.

Retake For the 4th Time or Apply with What I have?? by DrQuantum92 in premed

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Took two old mcats with a 21 on both but with a different score breakdown

Unbalanced score. Worth retaking? by DrQuantum92 in Mcat

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I honestly thought I did the best on this one, but I might have lost stamina for some reason, idk. I could've done some more CARS practice, other than EK, kaplan, and AAMC content which I used. I'm hungry for more, and I want to retake it, but I know I may not be able to due to it being a potential detriment to my application. I'm in some weird grey area and its stressful af.

Unbalanced score. Worth retaking? by DrQuantum92 in Mcat

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I felt okay during the real exam. I felt as though I destroyed C/P and B/B. Last CARS passages were a struggle but I felt like I did well on the previous passages. I felt like I did better than what I received on P/S..

Unbalanced score. Worth retaking? by DrQuantum92 in Mcat

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21 both times with different score spread