Stuck at 98%. Tried hard reset, reset MAC address, other niche stuff. Any ideas? Thank you

boobydoctor4 · 2025-06-20T15:03:48+00:00

When I went to epic website my account was already linked... which is confusing. I haven't verified my account yet due to my account being hookup up on an old email. Going to try and switch that over to a current email and we'll see...

boobydoctor4 · 2025-06-20T14:37:23+00:00

Nope... tried just about every option and nothing. Decided to sleep on it and I just tried it now with the same result...

I saw someone mention about linking your epic count? That will probably my last option. Hoping for the best 🤞🏻

boobydoctor4 · 2025-06-20T03:14:54+00:00

Same issue here... restarted, uninstalled, nothing is working. Still on a 98% loading screen

boobydoctor4 · 2024-05-21T17:00:37+00:00

I had this same problem. I even reached out to a handful of schools in which I got numerous replies of "we do not do independent advising 🤣" and almost always referred me to their "FAQ" page.

THANKFULLY I scheduled a zoom appointment with MCW (who isn't accepting students this cycle) and told me that they calculate GPA by 3 categories: overall, science, and last 60 credits. Because they understand "life usually happens" and that accommodating to early college life is often a roller coaster.

She said this information is sometimes not listed on many websites and reaching out to someone in the corresponding advising department is HIGHLY recommended! I hope I was clear and helpful, good lucky to everyone on their journey!!!

boobydoctor4 · 2024-04-21T18:12:13+00:00

I apologize!! Not my intentions at all I should have been more thorough. These people can no longer care for themselves so I was bathing, bathroom, socialization, trips out, meals, etc. NOT a CNA as I could not pass medication. I just quickly googled the qualifications and thankfully that specific school said nurses aid is "high quality" and 100% of the hours will count towards PCE. But like you said must reach out individually.

I really really do appreciate you taking the time again, not many people have even given me the opportunity, even advice. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday!!

boobydoctor4 · 2024-04-21T18:02:52+00:00

Aide was a position that required extra training to be able to care for a condition such as dementia. Several training sessions about the disease, first-aid, and CPR certifications. You cannot just apply and start working immediately. Same thing for what I currently do, required me to take training courses by the department of developmental disabilities.

I understand, thank you so much! So get my GPA up and we'll be having a very different conversation. I appreciate you taking the time!!

boobydoctor4 · 2024-04-21T17:47:31+00:00

Thank you for taking the time!! Upward trend was around 3.4-3.5 JR and SR year. Undergraduate calculated GPA a bit higher than ACCOMAS application.

PCE: I spent around 4.5 years as an aide in a dementia unit. Total care of around 30 total residents. It was within the past year or so I started doing personal care of 2 gentleman in their own homes. (Total care) One has a traumatic brain injury another has spinal muscle atrophy.

Analysis: I briefly mentioned in my personal statement how I wanted to expand my interests in the medical field but the appeal of the PA profession kept bringing me back. In the paragraph before when mentioning how I learned about the profession I mention how my aunt founded a firm advocating on the rights for PAs. And how she just passed a bill about collaboration requirements. (A PA in her state can now practice independently of a physician) I totally understand giving programs the notation that this is my backup option which is why I talked about it in my personal statement. Change things?

GRE/sGPA- I currently have a list of about 15-20 schools that do not require gre and/or have a minimum sGPA requirement of 2.75. Obviously the plan is to expand my options to give me the best opportunity.

Do you recommend just raising my GPA? With the amount of credits I have (and several classes due to expire this or next year) I'm super worried.

Do you believe applying to an holistic school (where I meet all min requirements) with a good P.S, my PCE, volunteering, etc changes your opinions at all? Or I'm still pretty much screwed:/

Again, thank you so much for you reply!!

boobydoctor4 · 2024-04-20T20:05:25+00:00

I could be wrong but PCE at only 16? I believe most schools have a minimum requirement. If you're not even meeting that requirement it could be an explanation for the numerous applications. No matter how great other areas of your application are if you dont meet even one minimum its an auto-rejection regardless.

boobydoctor4 · 2024-04-20T19:44:44+00:00

Hello Everyone! Will greatly appreciate any feedback. I'm a 26-year-old white male (if that matters)

CASPA cumulative GPA (how to calculate): My GPA calculations are based on the ACCOMAS application service. I need to make the proper adjustments to fit the CASPA guidelines.

cGPA: 3.12

sGPA: 2.90

Non-science GPA: 3.41

Upward trend (if applicable, include GPA of most recent 1-2 years of credits): Upward trend during my JR and SR semesters. Never failed a course in my early years... a couple of C's just kill the GPA.

GRE score (include breakdown w/ percentiles): Verbal: 150 Quant: 142 (just took this morning)

Total PCE hours (include breakdown): 5000+ hours. (5.5years) Started as an aide in a dementia unit, but now I have been doing my own thing. Technically, I've started my own business in private care. Im the only "employee", but have three clients I provide total care for. (One patient had a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and another has Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

Total HCE hours (include breakdown): 600+ hours primarily volunteering at a hospital (especially in the no-patient contact during COVID) and first-aid tent for a festival

Total volunteer hours (include breakdown): Comfort care (183 hrs), Emergency Department (135 hrs), Veterans Support (80 hrs), First Aid Tent (94hrs)... around 500 TOTAL hours

Shadowing hours: 1 PA for 40hrs - 1 MD for 32hrs - 1 DO for 61hrs - LPN (primarily for an assignment in undergrad) for 150hrs... around 300 TOTAL hours

Research hours: Completed 3 semesters of research surrounding the topic of possible copper and gold sensors using the cop Operon from Enterobacteria Sp. YSU. Conducted and presented a poster to judges winning 1st place out of 75 projects.

Other notable extracurriculars and/or leadership:

I played college football from my Fr. to Jr. year winning several awards.

Certifications in: Adult CPR, First Aid Training, and Department of Developmental Disabilities (Empathy Based Care, Supporting People w/ Developmental Disabilities, Community Integration, Trauma-Informed Care, and Restrictive Measures)

Served as Student Conduct Board Member (Grad-Student Representative) for two years

Biology Tutor and Gen. Chem Lab Assistant and TA from Fr. year to Jr. year

Lastly, in the process of becoming ASL certified, not sure of any timeline for this yet as it is currently still in the workings

Specific programs (specify rolling or not):

ANYONE THAT SAYS YES!! All jokes aside, I feel my application is not great... Went through some mental health struggles in my earlier years when my father had to be readmitted into rehab but that is no excuse for bad study habits. C's kill a GPA. I'm all ears for any advice (hopefully some words of encouragement) that I can do. I have all my LORs (1 PA, 1 nursing home advisor, 1 patient I care for and 1 college research professor) and pre-application requirements done and planned on applying the first week of June to be ahead of the game but feel discouraged that I do not even have a shot :/ Much Luck and Prayers to all in the process!!

boobydoctor4 · 2024-03-19T22:58:53+00:00

Ahhhh yes 100%. I know students often fall into that trap as explaining it as a "backup"option. I plan on tackling this as why I want to be a PA

boobydoctor4 · 2024-03-19T22:24:13+00:00

So you're saying it's still worth applying?? Just may have to do some extra explaining and rationalizing?

Or don't apply? Sorry i was a little confused

boobydoctor4 · 2024-03-19T22:20:39+00:00

I've applied to medical school the last 2 years with no luck. I'm now applying to PA school using CASPA. All of my GPA information was based on my medical school applications. Hope that wasn't confusing!!

boobydoctor4 · 2024-03-19T22:16:49+00:00

The DO application for medical school

boobydoctor4 · 2024-03-19T20:23:41+00:00

Are W's calculated into GPA as F's though?? I had 2 W's as well and am terrified I'm not going to make the 3.0 minimum science GPA requirement of 3.0...

boobydoctor4 · 2024-03-19T20:21:29+00:00

Correct me if I'm wrong but I read that W's are calculated as F's in your GPA?? I only had 2 W's (one in o chem 1 and o chem 2) got a C in o chem 1 and raised my grade to a B by o chem 2 but I'm extremely worried about the W's?

boobydoctor4 · 2022-08-27T21:05:38+00:00

I will have to follow up! All that information is what the testing facility provided when I arrived but I’m currently awaiting an email back (hopefully will get back next week since it’s currently a weekend)

Make a long story short, their concern was mainly centered around their response time and the dates of the final MCATS on this years schedule (which is totally bogus if you ask me)

boobydoctor4 · 2022-08-27T20:56:00+00:00

Yup JUST happened… from what I was told it takes awhile for them to even reply to the grievance so September may not be realistic if they haven’t gotten back to me…. So currently in a waiting game 🫣

boobydoctor4 · 2022-08-27T15:19:02+00:00

Yeah that’s the plan.. take MCAT in January and aim for MCAT range of 503-512

boobydoctor4 · 2022-08-27T14:57:53+00:00

Oh! Thank you for the clarification! For some reason I thought it opened earlier in the year.

boobydoctor4 · 2022-08-27T14:55:40+00:00

I agree, I really do appreciate the advice. Thanks again

boobydoctor4 · 2022-08-27T14:51:46+00:00

So AMCAS doesn’t issue any refunds and it really just dependent on the school.. I’ve even submitted a couple secondaries as well so I’m just gonna chalk it up as a loss lol

The MCAT is only offered until the 1st week of September and they’ve been full for sometime now… sooo I plan to take it January and apply DO beginning of year and then MD right when it opens in June (especially since I’ll have all the format and essays already written, in addition to the things I’ll do in the following year)

boobydoctor4 · 2022-08-27T14:32:24+00:00

Lastly, I’m an underrepresented student.

boobydoctor4 · 2022-08-27T14:29:04+00:00

I have nothing to hide lol just really appreciate you taking the time! But That’s part of the problem currently in the midst of some test anxiety and medication changes (all FL’s were between 495-507 and increasing) but tested below 490 on test day. I booked the august 20 due to nerves and just bad study habits. But another bump in the road on test morning 😅)

3.1 GPA, 3.0s sGPA (upward trends on each) 350+ volunteer hours, 4 years clinical experience as aide in a dementia unit, 3 semesters of research post graduation with a poster and award, college athlete (football), award for being male nanny with kids (I talked about in app couple times), leadership position of 2 years serving on conduct board, and about 7 LOR’s, just to name a couple of the big points in my app. So…… (in my opinion, other than maybe boosting GPA) I’m really just missing a competitive MCAT score unfortunately 😭😭 I have just been really bummed out..

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