cool guy: just wondering, have u applied in the states? and if things didn't work out at an MD school in the states, have u considered a DO school? u have pretty decent stats .. i'm sure you've thought about it already, but its just a suggestion ..

I applied now for over 7 weeks. About a 3 weeks after they cashed my check, I send an email asking about the status of my application. Two weeks later I got a response saying it was sent to the review committee. Three weeks later still have not heard anything. (I guess its still under review)
So tired of waiting, I accepted my acceptance to St James. These are the only schools I applied to.

Not to burst your bubble but Im currently taking out the max that Saba will allow and am just getting by..and that is 15K per semester. so I wouldnt count on only owing 106K when you graduate. more like 150K and that is if you dont accrue ANY interest. The reality is more like 170-180k when its all said and done. And that is assuming that tuition doesnt go up any more (it just went up 1k per semester starting january 08.). That still isnt too bad when you compare it to the other carib top schools, and even to American Private schools. just a heads up...

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I recently received my MCAT scores. I got a 20 Q on the exam. My GPA is around 2.8-2.9ish or may be even 3.0. I majored in Biological Sciences w/ a minor in Marketing.

I am pasting a table with my science grades. I would highly appreciate your analysis on my chances for the May, 2008 Semester. I have great LOR's and a good Personal Statement.

If I have to retake the MCAT (which I'm thinking of taking again in September) should I apply now and tell them that I'm retaking the MCAT? Or will it be wise to apply once I get my second score.

Class
Grade
General Chemistry 1
A
General Chemistry 2
A
Physics 1
B
Physics 2
A
Biology 1
C
Biology 1
C
Org Chemistry 1
B
Org Chemistry 2
D
Biochemistry
B
Statistics
B
Math: Calculus 1
A
Math: Calculus 2
A
Math: Calculus 3
B
Math: Linear algebra
A
Ecology
A
Genetics 1
B
Genetics 2
B
Evolution
A
Animal Physiology
C
Plant Taxonomy
A
Oceanography
B
Biogeography
B

I think you'd be fine. They accept people hovering around 2.9-3.0 ALL the time and they don't even ask for MCAT unless your GPA is lower, maybe in your case but I don't think you need to retake your MCAT. If you're retaking it to get into other schools, ok go for it, otherwise, SABA wouldn't care. When I applied, they didn't even mention the word MCAT. In fact, they didn't even ask anything about my marks/GPA/courses.

Go for it & best of luck!

As you know, none of us here are admission personnel. So, believe in yourself and just apply. Try applying to AUA and AUC as well.
Not to discourage you or anything but one of the admissions officers at SABA told me that they look at Org Chem as a guide for med school. Good Luck

Org Chem as a guide !? I was told by many friends in med school who said that org chem's material is not really touched upon. is it just because it's one of the toughest courses?

I am with you but this is what I was told. I guess b/c it is a hard course they use this to see how well you would cope with the more difficult material. If you get a D in Org Chem, how will you deal with biochem, histo, genetics all at the same time. This is maybe their thought process.

Is oganic chem really that difficult?
I got a conditional acceptance to Saba granted i get B or higher in Organic Chem. Does it rely on a sound knowledge of chemistry, math, or is there just too much content to remember?

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Org chem isn't really that bad.
If you have a good prof that explains all the mechs clearly, any one can get an -A or higher without much effort.

I would say it's more memorization of mech's, then being able to recognize when to use which mech's. (ie. Retro's, etc)
It's like 5% general general chemistry.

Good luck!