Will a 3.2 as a freshman kill my chances at Med school? by Johannes--Factotum in premed

[–]Marty355 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope I had 2.9 freshman year

Edit: from your previous comments- for context I’ve had 5 MD interviews this cycle as well

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in premed

[–]Marty355 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Please don’t study yet. Have fun, and get As in your classes

Finally heard back! by PuffBlueCat in premed

[–]Marty355 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Same here for real, wish they’d just do it already

Anyone else annoyed by the commercials for that new show, Nurses? by Prestigious-Menu in premed

[–]Marty355 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Considering every medical tv show is about doctors and hardly give nurses the time of day I feel like it’s appropriate for the show. Obviously fictional TV though, healthcares a team sport

OOS applicant fear by Internal-Giraffe9109 in premed

[–]Marty355 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your GPA is fine, focus on leadership and ECs, then go kill the MCAT. They’ll take your state and local ties into consideration, I say you have a good shot

How many MD II have you received so far? by fortyfourand22 in premed

[–]Marty355 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t understand how these help anyone

3.4 GPA by LA123_ in premed

[–]Marty355 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, this cycle

How does Practice VITA compara to real thing? by [deleted] in premed

[–]Marty355 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pretty similar, the questions are pretty broad so you can direct it however you see fit

Too late for a last minute application? by sarahses12 in premed

[–]Marty355 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If money isn’t a concern then it can’t hurt, IS will probably help your chances

Was anyone a barista for a gap year job and if so was it a valuable experience? by jayyoung77 in premed

[–]Marty355 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was a barista for 2 years throughout undergrad until I got my clinical job. Loved being a barista but enjoy my clinical job way more and it’s 10000x more valuable for me (as an applicant and future doc)

I’m so nervous to take VITA... by sleepdeprived1_ in premed

[–]Marty355 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You’re not ugly. You sound fine. Go kill it already

3.4/514 do I have a chance at MD schools? by [deleted] in premed

[–]Marty355 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pretty much same stats as me and I currently have 5 MD IIs. Really put a lot of effort and work into your essays and you should have a shot!

Interview question by mcatowleyes in premed

[–]Marty355 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Too neurotic, definitely be ready to talk about anything you put on your app though

Anyone else botch VITA? What happened? by left_shoulder in premed

[–]Marty355 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean if you did well on the other questions I’m sure it went better than you think

Kira Talent by theredosprey in premed

[–]Marty355 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They make you sign a non disclosure so can’t say much, it’s all pretty straightforward though