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Old 02-05-2008, 04:01 PM
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Anyone Considering Fall 2008

Just wondering if anyone was considering going here in Fall 2008 and wondering what your thoughts are?
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Old 02-07-2008, 06:55 PM
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Yes, Fall 2008

Chobb,

I am considering Fall 2008- it seems like the administration are strong, I'm thinking that 4 semesters is a short amount of time to do what other schools do in 5-6... what are your thoughts?
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I am considering the school as well. I am nervous about it being a new school and all, but it seems that they have their act together. I hope someone from the May class will post their experiences and only then I think I would make my decision to go there. Also, I want to find out more about the clinical situation. We will see.
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Old 02-09-2008, 08:29 PM
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I am considering. Just sent in my application the other day. Staff is extremely informative and helpful. Much more than any other of the schools that I was considering. I am of course sketchy since they don't have a track record, but the staff is very good in making me feel comfortable. I would be very suprised if the school doesn't become one of the more competative in the future.
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Old 02-11-2008, 02:32 PM
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It seems like they haven't signed any clinical sites and thats the scariest thing i could forsee in a new school
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Old 02-24-2008, 09:05 PM
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I was accepted into UMHS for Fall 2008. I need to decide between AUA and UMHS... any thoughts?
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I am considering applying there for Fall 08 i am finishing up my pre-req's and only have two physics classes and one biology class remaining. my gpa is low like 2.7 anybody know about my chances
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Old 02-25-2008, 06:39 PM
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Everyone is under different circumstances, however, I would def say that your at a disadvantage from other applicants who are usually applying with a 3.0 gpa and above. Try to strengthen your application by getting a good score on the mcat and getting involved in some volunteer work. See if your current university offers any research to undergrad students. If it does, look for something that interests you and get involved. Most importantly though try to get A's on current classes and score well on the mcat. Good luck.

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I am considering applying there for Fall 08 i am finishing up my pre-req's and only have two physics classes and one biology class remaining. my gpa is low like 2.7 anybody know about my chances
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Old 02-26-2008, 07:05 PM
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i'm considering applying for may, for september, or not applying at all. i've gone back and forth on this a few times. i know the credited answer is to go ahead and apply and then decide later.

however, in reality, once i apply that adds in other psychological biases. its harder to say no (even if there are good reasons to do so) if youve been accepted and you start to overemphasize the positive aspects.

the lack of clinical sites bothers me the most. so far i havent heard any sites announced. does anyone have any idea when this will happen? im not particularly picky about where the sites are, just i want to see that there will be adequate sites. its depressing that we're about to hit march and i'm still on the fence about this
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Old 02-26-2008, 07:24 PM
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hesitating too

i dont think you should be depressed.... i'm accepted to AUA and am still hesitating because of this school. i'm waiting as you are for imed listing and clinical sites. the facilities on this school are just so tempting i think anyone who isnt going to big 4 would do like us...... hesitate. personnally i think i will take a couple more undergrad classes for a year and follow the school. after that period of time i'll make a decision.

dont forget getting into med school is a marathon not a sprint
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