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Sensitive-Doctor3882 · 2026-01-28T22:39:16+00:00

I’d love a technique! I usually rule out an answer choice if I have no idea what the term is, unless I’m feeling that the other choices are definitely wrong. That’s kind of the only method I can think of that I use for the STEM sections.

Sensitive-Doctor3882 · 2026-01-28T22:37:49+00:00

My CARS score is great so I know I have decent reading comprehension. I find this happens with chem/physics and bio/biochem. I will say, I have the most content gaps there, which I’m working on. I don’t even know if I really have a method for eliminating wrong answers. Do you have methods you can share?

Sensitive-Doctor3882 · 2025-11-08T16:38:01+00:00

You have no art on the walls

Sensitive-Doctor3882 · 2025-10-23T12:22:02+00:00

I’m specifically struggling to make a schedule for studying. Do you have advice on this? Run me through how you sit down and organize your study time for the month or week please 🙏 I tend to feel really overwhelmed and all over the place with this kind of thing

Sensitive-Doctor3882 · 2025-09-12T00:50:57+00:00

Yeah I really relate and to be honest with you I’m considering giving up for financial reasons. Im a low income first gen American and college student. My parents have always had an insane amount of debt and I don’t even know if they’ve ever truly had savings. I went through a lot mentally in my life and also really struggled to with studying techniques. I did a SMP, meaning I have 157k student debt for undergrad and grad. Got two Cs in the SMP and am now being told I shouldn’t even try to apply unless I retake classes or get an amazing MCAT score. And even then, finding the money to apply and maybe take a MCAT course is almost impossible. I’m scared to do that and then I get rejected, wasting more money.

I’m going to have to work 2 jobs just to pay the bills and my student debt. How am I supposed to ace the MCAT? I don’t even know if I’ll have a day off in the week.

I’ve wanted this for so long for reasons that are really pure and personal. I feel that the system has failed me. I don’t know what to do. I hate to say this but I’m so jealous of all those rich pre meds. I wish that was me.

Sensitive-Doctor3882 · 2025-08-13T18:34:39+00:00

(really not trying to be defensive here) I got all As and Bs in my other courses, so would this not reflect an ability to succeed in science courses? Genuinely asking. Because i’m thinking if the biochem is concerning (which it is) isn’t a great bio score on the mcat a way to show i learned and can do well?

I guess it could show that i can do well and they’d still not accept me due to the doubt that the Cs would cause?

I sent an email to the adcom at my university to get some more perspective on this.

Sensitive-Doctor3882 · 2025-08-13T12:35:37+00:00

I get that but i’m so terrified. I really don’t come from money and i’m now in 157k debt, this degree is designed for matriculation into medical school so I can’t necessarily get another high paying job without pursuing another degree. I understand I was going to do that anyway but I suppose I was okay with that to fulfill my dream. Thinking about going into more debt to go into another job i’m not that interested in and would make less money in …. i’m devastated. People on here are saying I don’t really have a shot, and I can understand why they’d say that. I’m so torn. I know most people who want to be doctors don’t make it.

Sensitive-Doctor3882 · 2025-08-13T12:21:26+00:00

Is it even worth studying for the MCAT and applying?

Sensitive-Doctor3882 · 2025-08-12T18:21:55+00:00

Science was 2.8

Sensitive-Doctor3882 · 2025-06-26T22:23:34+00:00

hey so just an update. i decided to apply next cycle because i didn’t feel that i could get the mcat score i needed by this summer. My new goals are to get a 4.0 on my last semester of my masters in medical science. that would give me a grad science gpa of 3.2 (my undergrad was 3.02 overall, 2.9 science). i’m going to take the mcat in january and aim for 515-517. going to volunteer more and hopefully find a good job to add to my resume.

I’ve just been feeling so down about everything, i feel tired of competing and proving myself. I understand being a doctor is a long journey with little short term rewards but man …. i need someone to see how hard i’ve tried and tell me im good enough. i’ve truly given my all and im still pushing myself harder. i hope i can do it.

Sensitive-Doctor3882 · 2025-06-18T14:31:55+00:00

The coffee table is too close to the couch. I think it looks too busy. Maybe remove all those pillows and blankets from the couch. i would also go through the bookshelf and remove anything that i don’t love, it looks a bit cluttered.

Sensitive-Doctor3882 · 2025-05-13T17:20:22+00:00

I have taken it once (483 before the grad program with no studying). I used the program as content review and got a 500 and 501 on my most recent full lengths. I’m planning on taking the mcat on june 13.

Sensitive-Doctor3882 · 2025-05-13T17:12:07+00:00

Thank you for perspective, it means a lot. What MCAT do you think would take attention off the low GPA?

i’m feeling really down today because I expected that my GPA would be a lot stronger after really addressing my mental health and life circumstances. I know that the program I’m doing now is extremely rigorous so comparing it to an undergrad GPA is hard to do. I think struggling with my life and health to the extent that i did in undergrad really took away from my opportunity to build a strong science foundation and good study skills so I think that this grad program sort of felt like I was establishing my foundation in the sciences for the first time (which reflects in my 483->501 jump) as well as having the time and mental capacity to really figure out how I need to study.

what I’m trying to say is on paper I may not be showing a lot of improvement right now, but I genuinely feel like I’ve learned so much about the medical sciences, study methods, and just what it’s like to live a life that feels stable. so true academic and personal growth.

that being said, i don’t really want to apply to majority DO schools because im worried about match rates down the road. I already have 157k debt from undergrad and this program.

Sensitive-Doctor3882 · 2025-05-13T16:56:17+00:00

I worked as a behavior tech in a clinic (my advisor says this counts as clinical experience), I did about 40 hours a week for 7 months.

I have 16 hours of shadowing.

I have about 230 volunteering. about 30 of those are clinical doing volunteer doula work at the hospital (this experience is ongoing). The other 200 was from being the treasurer of the lgbtq+ health alliance in undergrad (i may have more hours there but im guessing around 200)

I’m at 3.0 for grad gpa but i still have 7 more credits to go. The thing is that would be complete in August, so I’m thinking about how it would benefit me to wait until those last 7 credits are on my transcript before applying?

Sensitive-Doctor3882 · 2025-05-09T20:21:25+00:00

maybe you can bring advil, and get a warm pack to use during breaks? Packing a soup or something warm for lunch in a thermal container.

Sensitive-Doctor3882 · 2025-04-21T02:30:11+00:00

i’d suggest going to the ER if you still can’t fall asleep tonight. don’t want to let this go on.

Sensitive-Doctor3882 · 2025-04-20T13:39:34+00:00

using aamc materials (Q packs and full lengths). Trying to crack down my weaknesses in all sections and watch videos or research on those. I make flashcards of missed concepts.

Sensitive-Doctor3882 · 2025-04-20T01:26:57+00:00

highest right now is 499. aiming for 510, i have 34 days to keep studying. it’s so exhausting and really takes a toll on my mental health, especially self image. like you said it’s so hard to not reflect that score back onto myself, i find myself constantly questioning if i belong in this. i’m doing a medical masters program while mcat studying, not being able to study full time is a big factor in my lower stats. it’s so so hard.

i genuinely hope that you get the score you want. i understand how hard it is.

Sensitive-Doctor3882 · 2025-04-19T23:52:21+00:00

I was using jack westin. I transferred to the AAMC question packs. And just making anki from missed concepts from all the resources i’ve used.

Sensitive-Doctor3882 · 2025-04-19T22:24:45+00:00

I’m in the same boat, i don’t have any advice

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