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American University of the Caribbean

90% are U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
4% are Canadians
6% are International
40% are Female students
60% are Male students
98% have Bachelor's degree or pending degree
7% have Master's degree
0% have Doctorate degree
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.2
Average Science GPA: 3.1
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Hello everyone,

I'm currently looking into a few of the Carribean schools(really just AUC because of the tuition and the area). I'm a sophomore at Harvard University's Extension program doing Biology and also doing a degree in Biomedical and Clinical Laboratory Sciences at BU Medical(they offer a research component also). I should also mention I work full time 6 days a week at a computer company and take the classes at night. In addition to just doing clinical volunteer work at local hospitals, what would enhance my application to AUC? I appreciate the responses in advance.

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Hello everyone,

I'm currently looking into a few of the Carribean schools(really just AUC because of the tuition and the area). I'm a sophomore at Harvard University's Extension program doing Biology and also doing a degree in Biomedical and Clinical Laboratory Sciences at BU Medical(they offer a research component also). I should also mention I work full time 6 days a week at a computer company and take the classes at night. In addition to just doing clinical volunteer work at local hospitals, what would enhance my application to AUC? I appreciate the responses in advance.

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You don't really need to have that much to enhance your application as long as your grades/MCAT are around the average. Get around a 3.0+ and 24+ MCAT and you'll probably be fine

Thanks, this whole process is challenging. I used to be from Maryland, actually Calvert County... Annapolis is a nice place.

Yes, the process of applying to med school sucks, especially the wait. But it sure is nice once you get that acceptance and don't have to worry about it anymore! Good luck!

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Ask what your chances are here ONLY

* Please ask all "What are my chances?" in this thread only. All others will be locked.
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* This is an experimental thread to help create a receptive and informative atmosphere, if it doesn't work or gets out of control, it'll be locked down and we'll return to forbidding you to ask at all.

** DISCLAIMER: We cannot tell you with any real authority on your chances. The best idea for your actual chances is to apply and find out.

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For reference: STUDENT PROFILE FOR 2005
American University of the Caribbean

99% have Bachelor's degree or pending degree
7% have Master's degree
0% have Doctorate degree
Average Cumulative GPA: 3.1
Average Science GPA: 2.9
Average MCAT: 22

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of being sober? :twisted:

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I'm graduating saturday.....what are my chances

of being sober? :twisted:

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Haha, now that was awesome! Are you graduating from AUC or College?

Stay on topic in this thread please

Hi, I graduated from a uni. last year with a gpa of 2.65 (psych. mjr) and had about a 3.0 gpa from a comm. college (2 years). Now i'm taking the pre-req's for med. school and have about a year left at a comm. college.. i'm guessing my overall gpa will be in the range of 2.8, and have not taken MCAT. I work full time (outside of medicine), will that count for anything? I'm from Cali and would like to come back here.. I'm wondering what my chances for AUC are (even worth applying?) or possibly some other Caribbean schools? Thanks.

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Hi, I graduated from a uni. last year with a gpa of 2.65 (psych. mjr) and had about a 3.0 gpa from a comm. college (2 years). Now i'm taking the pre-req's for med. school and have about a year left at a comm. college.. i'm guessing my overall gpa will be in the range of 2.8, and have not taken MCAT. I work full time (outside of medicine), will that count for anything? I'm from Cali and would like to come back here.. I'm wondering what my chances for AUC are (even worth applying?) or possibly some other Caribbean schools? Thanks.

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Need a higher than average MCAT score, but it's not unheard of.

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Hi, I graduated from a uni. last year with a gpa of 2.65 (psych. mjr) and had about a 3.0 gpa from a comm. college (2 years). Now i'm taking the pre-req's for med. school and have about a year left at a comm. college.. i'm guessing my overall gpa will be in the range of 2.8, and have not taken MCAT. I work full time (outside of medicine), will that count for anything? I'm from Cali and would like to come back here.. I'm wondering what my chances for AUC are (even worth applying?) or possibly some other Caribbean schools? Thanks.

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Your GPA is low and it's not good that you're taking the pre med requirements at a community college. Unless you're working in a healthcare setting, that's probably not going to matter much either. You're going to have to do very well on the MCATs to balance out the GPA. If you do well on the MCATs, you might have a shot at AUC, Saba, Ross, or SGU. You'd have a better chance at one of the easier schools like St. Matthews, but the other schools don't have CA approval, so returning there would not be an option.

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Hi, I graduated from a uni. last year with a gpa of 2.65 (psych. mjr) and had about a 3.0 gpa from a comm. college (2 years). Now i'm taking the pre-req's for med. school and have about a year left at a comm. college.. i'm guessing my overall gpa will be in the range of 2.8, and have not taken MCAT. I work full time (outside of medicine), will that count for anything? I'm from Cali and would like to come back here.. I'm wondering what my chances for AUC are (even worth applying?) or possibly some other Caribbean schools? Thanks.

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I agree with the other comments. You're going to need a solid mid-20's MCAT. You'll also probably need to get some experience in the medical field you can put down as well: shadowing doctors, volunteering, research

overall gpa - 3.1, science - 2.8, mcat - 21Q; strong lors & ecs

i'm retaking the mcat this month, so i'm hoping to bring it up. do you think i have a chance for admission for fall of this year or jan 08? how much emphasis does auc put on things like lors and extracurriculars?

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overall gpa - 3.1, science - 2.8, mcat - 21Q; strong lors & ecs

i'm retaking the mcat this month, so i'm hoping to bring it up. do you think i have a chance for admission for fall of this year or jan 08? how much emphasis does auc put on things like lors and extracurriculars?

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I think at some point to gain admission, you would have to prove that you are able to handle the cirriculum and pass the USMLE. I am of the opinion that LOR and extracurriculars would help a borderline case.

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overall gpa - 3.1, science - 2.8, mcat - 21Q; strong lors & ecs

i'm retaking the mcat this month, so i'm hoping to bring it up. do you think i have a chance for admission for fall of this year or jan 08? how much emphasis does auc put on things like lors and extracurriculars?

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Your overall GPA is around the average, although the science is a bit low. Your MCAT is a little below average. You'd probably be a pretty borderline candidate. It's difficult for anyone on this forum to tell you how much emphasis the admissions committee puts on LORs and extracurriculars, but probably more than the US schools.

If I were you, I would wait to re-take the MCATs until you see if the 21 is good enough to get you in. Even if you do well on the MCATs the second time around, you're almost certainly not going to get into a US school with that GPA. So, if you can manage to get into AUC without retaking the MCAT, why waste the money, time, and effort. It only takes a few weeks to get a decision, so it's probably worth a try.

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do you think i have a chance for admission for fall of this year

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I'm applying right now for August, and I take the MCAT on Monday. The admissions counselor told me that it would be best to get the rest of your app in before you take the test, so that once they get your scores, you'll know as soon as possible. I know that I can't get into a US school unless I got a 35+, so I'm not even trying for that. All I can say is good luck, I'm in the same boat as you.

Requesting assistance.

Graduated with my BSCN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) in Canada with GPA of 2.97 last 4 years, or 3.17 (for last 3 years). Does AUC look at all 4 years? or just 3?

I have not yet wrote my MCAT, but have considered writing it in August/September, but am wondering if I will make the cut off deadline to apply and if my marks are high enough to even be considered?

I always felt my back ground in nursing would aid in my selection in being considered an applicant, but my GPA is what worries me, even if I score a 28+ on the MCAT.

Thoughts?

Thanks!

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Requesting assistance.

Graduated with my BSCN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) in Canada with GPA of 2.97 last 4 years, or 3.17 (for last 3 years). Does AUC look at all 4 years? or just 3?

I have not yet wrote my MCAT, but have considered writing it in August/September, but am wondering if I will make the cut off deadline to apply and if my marks are high enough to even be considered?

I always felt my back ground in nursing would aid in my selection in being considered an applicant, but my GPA is what worries me, even if I score a 28+ on the MCAT.

Thoughts?

Thanks!

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They will look at whatever's on the transcript. Overall though your GPA is alright. Depends on your MCAT and other material, such as extracurriculars, experience, personal statement, and LORs.

We (former ADCOM member) take letters of recommendation very seriously. But we EXPECT them to be excellent! So, in one sense, in most cases a good LOR doesn't really help you, since naturally it will be good. In rare cases someone who knows you well and can articulate well your positive points and realistically and honestly diminish your negative points can genuinely help. On the other hand, a weak LOR together with a borderline GPA and MCAT can kill the application.

We will look at all four years of grades, but if there has been an improvement in the later years we will certainly notice it, with favor.

Currently, those grades mentioned with a 28 MCAT have a realistic chance of success.

We have several students who practiced as nurses before admission to AUC and were usually very successfull, especially in their later studies.

"I have not yet wrote my MCAT..." Unless English is a second language to you, you must be careful in your essay to use appropriate grammar and spell correctly. Your ability to maintain attention to detail over the long run is being evaluated together with the essay content.

Good luck.

undergrad 2.6 science/3.05 overall from top 10 school.
MCAT 40T.
Law school at top 15 law school.
thinking september? any chances?
rejected everywhere in the US, debating which carib school...or if i need a program like Ross's MERP

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undergrad 2.6 science/3.05 overall from top 10 school.
MCAT 40T.
Law school at top 15 law school.
thinking september? any chances?
rejected everywhere in the US, debating which carib school...or if i need a program like Ross's MERP

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If that is not a typo and your MCAT is a 40, you should be just fine getting into AUC.

no typo. but poor science grades all up in until that 40 have been killing me in the US, and I am more than worried. Ross wants me to take the MERP, but i'm 95% sure that it just means DeVry wants my money.

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no typo. but poor science grades all up in until that 40 have been killing me in the US, and I am more than worried. Ross wants me to take the MERP, but i'm 95% sure that it just means DeVry wants my money.

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I would explain the grades in the personal statement. I do not see any reason AUC would not accept. Just my opinion as AUC student; however.

I think you could get in at AUC, definitely worth the try and I'd rather be at AUC than Ross anyway.

thanks. i am sending my application in tomorrow.
i'm leaning towards AUC as well, for quality of life, and the overall amazing residencies they get, at least according to the website.
we'll see what they say when i apply.

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thanks. i am sending my application in tomorrow.
i'm leaning towards AUC as well, for quality of life, and the overall amazing residencies they get, at least according to the website.
we'll see what they say when i apply.

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To be fair, AUC, Ross, and SGU all get good residencies, but I chose AUC for quality of life (and gold is just so damn fancy!). Good luck!!

Slevit, I think you're going into the wrong field. You should be a medical school admissions counselor. What semester are you?

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Slevit, I think you're going into the wrong field. You should be a medical school admissions counselor. What semester are you?

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Semester zero :D

I worked in admissions though in undergrad and was the leader of the ambassador program...and i stayed at a holiday in express!

I start in august but seeing as no student is qualified to give admissions info (which this post has a disclaimer about), i'm at least as un-qualified as anyone else ;)

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no typo. but poor science grades all up in until that 40 have been killing me in the US, and I am more than worried. Ross wants me to take the MERP, but i'm 95% sure that it just means DeVry wants my money.

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Don't bother with Ross. Try applying to SGU and AUC. See what their responses are. If you are declined, ask them what can you do to bolster your application and make it stronger and then reapply. Don't settle for anything.

Also, if you need to upgrade your CV to make it more "competitive", think about applying to DO schools too at the same time.

Do I even have a chance at this school?
I have gotten the following:
bio 1: 80
bio 2: 71
cal 1: 68
cal 2: 87
algebra: 77
gen chem 1:75
gen chem 2:75
org 1:74
english:82
english:70
I have a college degree in arts which (includes english but not science) with an average of: 77
if you includes the science and other classes I took:76
I have a university degree in biochemistry which I took at a top NA school (English is not my 1st language)
I failed org 2 with 53 at first than I got a B (70-75)
I got A- in org 3
Overall in my BSc I got a gpa of 2.6 all the classes I took were science
I took some pathology, immuno, pharmaco, neuro, anatomy...
In the last 2 semesters I have gotten around 3 as my term gpa
I have not volunteered in 3 years since I had to work to pay for my school
My job is a technical position at a preclinical company
I have volunteered in a hospital for 50 hours (3-4 years ago)
gone to 3rd world country for 2 weeks (7 years ago)
I tought first aid, swimming, gym and worked with autistic kids (3 years ago but did it for 5 years)
as extracurricular I did 7years of skating when I was a kid, tons of swimming, art, cheerleading (no official team or competition), dance school (4 years of hip hop and jazz)
I really haven't done anything lately exept for salsa with my fiance and scrapbooking our vacations together
As is stands do you think I have a chance?
I'm thinking of writting the MCAT if it will help
And I'm thinking of doing a MSc in biochem first but if I can get in right away I think it is pointless

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It's a little hard to decipher your post, just a cumulative GPA would have been nice. In any case, it seems that your grades are fairly low. Just based on your grades, you're below average. The MCAT is required though and that would make a big difference in your chances. If you do poorly on the MCAT, with your grades, you probably don't have much of a chance. If you do very well, you may.

Thanks for your reply, but there was no GPA system at my college I didn't go in the USA. I went to school in Canada and it worked differently. They have what is called a CRC and they compare you to all the students in your class and then compare you with other schools. So it's like a percentile system. Anyways thanks again.

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Thanks for your reply, but there was no GPA system at my college I didn't go in the USA. I went to school in Canada and it worked differently. They have what is called a CRC and they compare you to all the students in your class and then compare you with other schools. So it's like a percentile system. Anyways thanks again.

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which school?

Grad 10 years ago with Bach in Chemical Engr. from one of those ******* engr. schools that need 150+ credit to graduate. There had 2.9 overall GPA but did frosh year at another college with 3.7 GPA. Most classes were science (plus math, stats, engr. economic) except for 24 creds of humanities. Since I was on the chem side, had no bio except for biochemical engineering. Have not done MCAT but looking at sample tests, I would have to refresh on chem and physics stuff probably without much problem, bio would kill me I think. I could get nice LOR but who couldn't. I am vol. EMT, work full time sales (chem) and run my own business in the little free time I have left. Can someone out there give me a honest eval. Thanks.

Being a little older and an EMT will probably help. Your GPA is low though. It would be very good for you to get a good MCAT to balance out the GPA. It's probably going to be rough studying for the MCAT after being out of school for so long! Good luck!

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Grad 10 years ago with Bach in Chemical Engr. from one of those ******* engr. schools that need 150+ credit to graduate. There had 2.9 overall GPA but did frosh year at another college with 3.7 GPA. Most classes were science (plus math, stats, engr. economic) except for 24 creds of humanities. Since I was on the chem side, had no bio except for biochemical engineering. Have not done MCAT but looking at sample tests, I would have to refresh on chem and physics stuff probably without much problem, bio would kill me I think. I could get nice LOR but who couldn't. I am vol. EMT, work full time sales (chem) and run my own business in the little free time I have left. Can someone out there give me a honest eval. Thanks.

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Best case senario?

Apply and see what happens. Only way to find out.

thanks for the opinions

hey guys, i have a pretty bad gpa, i wasn't taking college seriously until now. i'm in my 3rd year, and will stay an extra 2 years in college if i have to. if i voulunteer, get good lors, increase gpa to abt 2.8ish (hopefully more!), get abt 25 or more on the MCAT, how are my chances?? thanks

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hey guys, i have a pretty bad gpa, i wasn't taking college seriously until now. i'm in my 3rd year, and will stay an extra 2 years in college if i have to. if i voulunteer, get good lors, increase gpa to abt 2.8ish (hopefully more!), get abt 25 or more on the MCAT, how are my chances?? thanks

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I also didn't take college seriously the first year and a half or so and subsequently dropped out for 3 years. My GPA when I left was about a 1.6. When I came back though, I re-took the classes I had failed or got a D in and now my GPA is about a 3.3. So, you can still definitely bring up your GPA! If you take a little time, you should be able to get your GPA above a 2.8, which is below AUC's average. A 25 would be just slightly above the average, so you'd be close. Most important thing for you is probably to work on your GPA.

Also, I don't know why anyone would aim for a 25 on the MCAT!! You should be aiming for at least a 30! Granted a 25 will probably get you into AUC, all other things being ok, but it's still a pretty bad score.

I was wondering what my chances are of getting into AUC or other WHO Caribbean Medical Schools. I have a pretty low GPA 3.0 accumulative and 3.1 science but have a degree in Neurobiology at one of the top 3 schools in the US. I spent my first two years at a community college and transfered with a science GPA of 3.88. The last two years I have gotten a number of D's and C's which has brought my GPA down. I also have a year of volunteer work in a hospital, a year of research and spent 4 years in the US Army. I am just wondering if I should spend another year longer studying for the MCAT, taking additional classes to boost my GPA etc.. I know I could have gotten a fantastic GPA if I would have gone to a no-name college and did an easy major but with that low of a GPA, I don't know if they will take that into account. Any advice as soon as possible would be most appreciative!