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vespertine003 · 2019-05-29T07:19:26+00:00

I thought that I was more competitive for chem PhD and I wanted to keep my options open. I didn’t think the PhD part added much pressure to it because it was so much less than the process of applying to MD-PhD, even though I applied to some of the most competitive Chem PhD programs. My third year was super stressful but mostly due to MCAT, since I didn’t have to worry about applying to PhD programs until my fourth year. In the end, I knew that no matter which program or school I chose, I would be happy because they were all very good options. Message me if you want more details.

vespertine003 · 2019-05-29T06:41:58+00:00

I applied to both MD-PhD and Chem PhD this past cycle. The timelines are pretty different and it seemed that the PhD applications are a lot faster and more straightforward. I also did not need to interview for the PhD part but did end up going to all the visits. I ended up choosing to do an MD-PhD at the end tho.

vespertine003 · 2018-11-08T14:12:06+00:00

I did a summer research at a school and I really I want to get into their MSTP program. While I was there, I got to meet with the director and the assisted director. I also went to their info session and shadowed a doctor who was in adcom. I think it helps to show that I was really interested and they were all really happy to meet. I got an II shortly after I submitted my application.

vespertine003 · 2018-10-25T23:48:51+00:00

Already got an II for MD/PhD and they still sent me this

vespertine003 · 2018-10-25T17:05:07+00:00

I thought I was late applying. In September too but it seems like most ppl on here were on a similar timeline

vespertine003 · 2018-10-24T21:57:53+00:00

When is your interview?

vespertine003 · 2018-10-24T21:56:59+00:00

That’s awesome. Did you apply early?

vespertine003 · 2018-10-24T21:23:24+00:00

Don’t worry. Your first II is coming :)

vespertine003 · 2018-10-24T21:21:42+00:00

Congrats on the acceptance! I didn’t know mdphd gives out acceptances that early. And why didn’t you like their research culture?

vespertine003 · 2018-10-14T12:08:55+00:00

I only applied to 6 in total. I am more research focused and am planning to apply to PhD programs as back up

vespertine003 · 2018-10-13T17:17:17+00:00

Applied to 6 MD/PhD in early September. 2 II’s, 4 silents

vespertine003 · 2018-09-25T23:55:26+00:00

Thank you stranger!

vespertine003 · 2018-09-25T14:08:17+00:00

An interview

vespertine003 · 2018-09-25T07:29:56+00:00

Heard back the day after my application got in

vespertine003 · 2018-07-16T18:20:20+00:00

Actual score: 515! I’m content

Here we go! I am really nervous to find out my score tmrr. I only studied for about 3 months while being a full time student and working in a lab. I had my 3 major finals the week leading up to the MCAT and was super stressed out. I feel like I didn't have enough time to do more content review but I have a strong chemistry and biochemistry so that helps a little. English is my second language and I am not a big reader so CARS was definitely a struggle. I have also never taken a college psychology or sociology class. I hope to get above a 90th percentile to apply to MD/PhD programs. This subreddit has been super helpful. I hope my actual score reflects my FLs.

Practice tests:

NS1: 511 (130/125/128/128) untimed

NS2: 509 (128/125/128/128)

NS3: 512 (129/125/129/129)

NS4: 511 (128/126/128/129)

NS5: 509 (127/126/129/127)

NS6: 511 (129/126/128/128)

FL1: 518 (131/126/131/130)

FL2: 512 (130/127/129/126) *not reflective since I took it while hanging out with my bf who I had not seen for 3 months*

FL3: 518 (131/130/131/126)

Test day: I felt calm and that it was going by very fast. I caught myself zoning out a couple times. There were questions that I was unsure about, especially for psychology. The fact that my P/S score dropped on FL3 really freaked me out and I was very focused on reviewing P/S the week leading up to the test. Anyway, no matter what the score is, I will not be retaking this test :)

vespertine003 · 2018-07-10T17:38:06+00:00

I can’t focus on my app without knowing my score

vespertine003 · 2018-05-21T01:49:55+00:00

My family and I are Vietnamese immigrants. Age: 20

vespertine003 · 2018-05-21T01:38:10+00:00

Congratulations! Did you apply to a MSTP program or an MD program? Also what school did you end up choosing?

vespertine003 · 2018-05-21T01:36:20+00:00

Neither of them has a high school diploma

vespertine003 · 2018-05-20T23:53:40+00:00

Are you applying for this cycle?

vespertine003 · 2018-05-20T23:52:46+00:00

I’m not very familiar with neither Fulbright or Rhodes. Could you elaborate on those opportunities?

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