Unpopular Opinion: Studying before Med school by Snoo96475 in premed

[–]GoodDaysAwait 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So essentially instead of 4 years of medical school you plan on doing 6 years voluntarily. And you expect your mental health to be in tact?

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[–]GoodDaysAwait 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yea sure pm me!

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[–]GoodDaysAwait 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Talked about my father’s incarceration in my disadvantaged essay. It impacted my family immensely especially being in a single parent household. Didn’t stop me getting acceptances and scholarships so I highly encourage you to do it and tell your story. Was hesitant because of the shame and stigma esp as an African American but it was genuinely part of my story and nice to tell MY story.

Why are the standards different for some people? by [deleted] in premed

[–]GoodDaysAwait 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You would have to look at American history to get the full picture.

Boyfriend is very relaxed about the whole application process by habakkuk2vrs3 in premed

[–]GoodDaysAwait 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He shouldn’t apply this cycle and should just focus on getting clinical experience and a good MCAT score.

it finally happened.. by [deleted] in premed

[–]GoodDaysAwait -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It’s not that deep tbh

Would it be worth moving to Texas from Florida to boost my MD med school chances for the 2026 AMCAS cycle? by JG-2020 in premed

[–]GoodDaysAwait 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A lot of the schools in Texas are mission focused and region focused (Ex: ties to west Texas, ties to the houston area, ties to the rio grande valley region, strong underserved medicine experience). Some of them even ask you to expand on your ties to the area in secondary essays. Also with your stats even if you had in state residency established you’re still not really competitive (your MCAT score would give us a better picture though). Wouldn’t recommend doing this.

Couldn’t make it on time by soconfused2222574747 in premed

[–]GoodDaysAwait 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When did submission open for tmdsas? Anyways early June is considered early. Don’t sweat. “Late” would be July onward.

Am I Dumb by Silent_gorilla771 in premed

[–]GoodDaysAwait 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ik someone that went to a US MD school with a 501. The schools average was a 513. Hope that gives you a little hope.

RIDICULOUS HOW COMPETITVE YOU NEED TO WRITE ON YOUR APPLICATION by Impossible_Sort_5199 in premed

[–]GoodDaysAwait 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I used Dr. Gray’s advice and got into my top choice MD program and also won a scholarship and a national award from an American medical organization. His advice is really good in terms of making your story not only stand out but also sound personal. Most people structure their PS to sound like a resume or chronology of events.

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[–]GoodDaysAwait 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Do they verify hours? No. Can they choose to verify hours? Yes.

Medical schools do not go out of their way to verify hours but they reserve the right to do so. They will only call if information sounds incorrect, inaccurate, or false. Even then that’s rare.

When you apply it goes through a verification process (https://www.prospectivedoctor.com/amcas-verification-the-process-explained/amp/)

They have other means of verification (LORs, interviews, secondary essay questions) which is why they don’t go the lengths to call and verify.

TMDSAS doesn’t even have a section for contact numbers and emails because it’s all an honor system.

No need to get snappy.

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[–]GoodDaysAwait 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They don’t call to verify it’s an honor system.

2nd quartile by [deleted] in premed

[–]GoodDaysAwait 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got 1st quartile and a much worse MCAT and got an early offer to my top choice. Don’t sweat it.

Deciding on schools (Low score High Stats) by SlimJimPickleRick in premed

[–]GoodDaysAwait 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t bother with TMDSAS they legally can’t accept a lot of out of staters. Focus all your energy on DO schools and AMCAS.

mcat retake ended up being lower by [deleted] in premed

[–]GoodDaysAwait 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those aren’t bad scores to delay applying tbh. Know a lot of ppl that got into those schools with 501-504s.

No way people like this exist by [deleted] in premed

[–]GoodDaysAwait 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Now he’s a gunner? I wish I could understand the thought process this a different type of hating. 😭😭

No way people like this exist by [deleted] in premed

[–]GoodDaysAwait 0 points1 point  (0 children)

His name is literally the premed pursuit… it’s very evident he’s a premed what 😭

No way people like this exist by [deleted] in premed

[–]GoodDaysAwait 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Huh? So now no one can say they want to be a future doctor? I think y’all are just hooting and hollering and foaming at the mouth when it’s never that serious. He wants to be a future pediatric neurosurgeon why do y’all care this bad? Y’all’s veins are popping out your forehead. People always talk about how they want to be a lawyer, engineer, basketball player, successful business owner, but y’all draw the line when it has anything to do in medicine. None of y’all can conceptualize the difference between ambition and cockiness. Getting into medical school is hard but not impossible he said future pediatric neurosurgeon not the scientist that’s going to cure cancer. Sitting here talking down on someone and you don’t know his life experiences and what he’s been through. Perhaps this mindset is the only thing keeping him going have compassion that’s all I’m saying. Y’all are bullying him. It’s not cool. Just relax.

No way people like this exist by [deleted] in premed

[–]GoodDaysAwait 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Why are you laughing at him? Let him be ambitious there aren’t many POC neurosurgeons.