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Thank you for this video. You are one of the few people who inspire me to continue fighting on. I am in my senior year. I had a 3.94 GPA before I transferred, and then after I transferred to UNC, I made a series of terrible decisions that landed me with a potentially 3.3 cum GPA and 3.0 science GPA by the time i graduate next semester (could be lower) I have poor service hours. I have poor volunteer clinical hours. I do, however, work in cancer research, and I will work with my lab for at least my first gap year. I also work as an EMT and have 300+ hrs. I want to start studying for the MCAT after this last semester, and then I hope to ace it by the end of the year. I know I should take a post-bacc and thus maybe 3 gap years, but honestly I'm scared and unsure currently.

Thank you for sharing your journey; that was a story worth celebrating and learning from.

I’m so happy you mentioned that you did most of your work and activities after undergrad because I didn’t do anything during my four years. It wasn’t until my junior year that I decided to switch majors and pursue medicine. Since I had to catch up on so many courses, I didn’t participate in any extracurriculars during undergrad to avoid getting overwhelmed. I just graduated, and I’m proud of my 3.5 GPA, but I’m terrified because everyone else seems to have accomplished so much during their time in college. I feel like I missed my chance to be as well-rounded as other applicants, so hearing this really gave me some reassurance

Great job! I am so proud of you! We appreciate your transparency.

You’re such an inspiration to me, I love your videos and your spirit 💕🫶

this is giving rachel southard vibes somehow. good luck with med school I'm in my 2nd year of 5 years. pls continue making these videos they motivate me and other med students to keep going.

you got this dude. I admire the persistence and i admire that you're cautious. I got one last semester of undergrad left after some decent struggles myself. have a good one!

¡Hacia adelante Amanda, usted puede! Mucho éxito en tu próximo semestre. Saludos desde Puerto Rico.

Real af thank you

Hi Amanda! Im currently an emergency dept RN who is taking the MCAT next month. Ive been doing research with a few plastic surgeons and fellows for about a year now and wanted to give you some tips that helped me get involved in research. I am also from an underserved background and during nursing school, I met with a Dr. from a similar background as me (legit just was shadowing in the OR and decided to talk with him after the surgery). He turned out to be a busy guy who was moving away to another city for fellowship, but he introduced me to another Dr. who then introduced me to the surgeon i currently work the most with. He's been mentoring me for almost 4 years now and has given me the opportunity to get some research done as well as introduced me to other chief surgeons of different institutions. The point of me saying all this is that connecting with one can lead to many opportunities and to not be afraid to even stop someone passing by for a quick chat. You never know what it can lead to. Also, I wanted to ask if you could make a video elaborating on all the 3rd party resources available for med students. Especially what you would recommend for students as I haven't been able to get a good understanding of what the best, most cost effective sources are. Thank you !!

I'm curious to know which books you read?

I love your authenticity in this video. It's not something I've seen a lot of medical students talk about, and especially individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds kinda have to figure out this hidden curriculum on the fly. Looking forward to future content!

thank you! i'm about to start pre-med at upenn and this is really helpful :)

Congratulations! Im a freshman and Im already stressing over applications and acceptances and all🥶

Question: Did you do anything else the summer you studied? Or was it just full-time MCAT studying? Also, when would you wake up and how long would you study for?

Thanks for this!

I have my undergraduate in electrical engineering with 3.7gpa and my master’s in biomedical engineering with 3.35gpa. I am almost completing my mba program in healthcare but yet to take my mcat. Do you think this profile is ok ? I am aiming for 520+

I have my undergraduate in electrical engineering with 3.7gpa and my master’s in biomedical engineering with 3.35gpa. I am almost completing my mba program in healthcare but yet to take my mcat. Do you think this profile is ok ? I am aiming for 520+

SMp is mainly for low gpa not recoverable from a postbacc program

You give me hope

I love your honesty, because most people don't explain their grades in public like that, they assume it is private.

Una pregunta, nunca decidiste aplicar a ninguna escuela de medicina en Puerto Rico? Porque no?

I have a 3.38 cumulative GPA undergrad, so I am just studying for the MCAT. I know my GPA is not high, but I think there are schools that accept low GPA as long as the GPA is above 3.0.

i'm just having fun and dating around nyc meanwhile... lol

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How long did it take you to complete postbacc taking 2 classes per semester?

Congratulations!! I am just curious if you think going to an ivy also makes a difference. Do you think med schools liked the fact that you went to an ivy; did it help? Also, when did you decide to do a post bacc, first semester of senior year? I am kinda lost cuz I am a junior and and extremely lost what I should do. Currently have a cum 3.5 and 3.35 sgpa

You only had one LoR for all those schools?? I thought most wanted 3?

Just curious what an average day looked like between med school insiders. Anki. Uworld. And aamc. Did you do all of them each day?

Can you speak to your email to mount sinai about Emory’s offer?

Hello, I subscribed because your video was really helpful. I was wondering if you can make a video about your post bacc experience. The cost, the time it took, how you came to the decision to do a post bacc program.

I Really enjoyed this!!! Your demeanor is very authentic and non imposing

Although I'm not into medical school, I always find people sharing their AMCAS application so fascinating. Wish the best for you in your medical school journey.

I got COVID the last week of school and I died lol. Worse sickness I’ve ever had. Gotta lock in though gang. Feels bad you know, you only experience med school orientations once but hopefully you can meet and catch up with other students and faculty. Ey si se puede. 99’ gang 🎉

99' club, nice to meet a fellow old young person lol

I loved watching this and i’m excited to see you posting more! I wish u best on ur next quiz and I know u got this girl!!!

You got this Amanda! Keep your head up!!

Thank you for sharing! You’re such an inspiration

Thanks for being so real, Amanda! Tough start, but you’ve got the strength to bounce back. Keep going-you’ve got this! 💪📚

¡Mucho éxito, vas a estar mejor!

A 518 on the MCAT? ¡Buen trabajo!

Heyy! Great video. I noticed you have a lot of research related ec’s. How did you land these awesome opportunities??

Congratulations!! I really want to go to Emory! I have a low gpa and am trying to figure out what to do. I would love to talk to you more if you’d be willing regarding a post bacc!

OMG AND FULL TUITION!!!! GIRL I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU

Hi! For the C- you got in biochem, did you retake that? I have one C- for intro bio :(

Thank you for sharing - I was wondering to ask for some advice as a non traditional with a low GPA with a strong upward trend. I’ve been worried with an overall cumulative gpa of 3.18 after a post bac, 3.4 science gpa (due to taking a lot of sciences later), and a 507 MCAT with a low CARS. I feel confident with the rest of my application, just worried about my stats, especially the low GPA. I have averaged a 3.8 GPA for the last 70 units - my freshman and sophomore GPA were very poor, but I am not the same student during that time. Should I be worried about not getting into an allopathic medical school or an interview? I know DO medical schools would be a good fit for me from what I have been told. However, I have always aimed to get to allopathic medical schools. Sorry for a lot of the information, and thank the for the content and help.

Thank you for sharing this. Currently have a 3.18 cumulative GPA with a strong upward trend after a post bac. I contemplate whether I should have gone for a special masters program, but I have averaged a 3.8 for the last 70 units. My GPA previously was very low before my junior and senior year where I raised it. Scored a 507 MCAT with a low CARS section. Hoping the application cycle goes well.

Hi Amanda! During my gap years I’m also looking to work as a clinical research coordinator. Did you have to get any certifications? I have prior experience as a clinical research assistant, but I’m not sure if that would be enough. Also, as a CRC were you able to get published?

Hi, did you take a gap year?

I was in the past cycle as well, watching your vids while doing it myself. We even interviewed at some of the same places! I’ll be in NYC for school as well so maybe we’ll run into each other. Congratulations on everything!