Like many nontrads, our student today is concerned about her path to applying to medical school and wondering what the best way to approach it is.

OPM344: How Do I Explain my Nontraditional Journey?

This nontrad is looking for insights on how to best pursue medical school as an international student with an engineering degree. Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaMappd.comPremed HangoutBlueprint MCAT

343: I'm an International Career Changer. How Do I Go to Med School?

This nontrad is looking for guidance on retaking some classes from undergrad at a community college after some negative feedback from their premed advisor. Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaPremed HangoutBlueprint MCAT

342: Am I Wrong for Retaking Classes At Community College?

This nontrad is a registered nurse in the Air Force and is looking for the right time to begin their coursework. Is it possible to do while on active duty?Links:Full Episode Blog Postmedicalschoolhq.net/advising Application AcademyPremed HangoutBlueprint MCATCommunity College for the Air Force

341: Can I Take Prereqs While on Active Duty?

After receiving interview feedback from an admissions committee, this nontrad is questioning if their only way into medical school is to pursue an SMP.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaPremed HangoutBlueprint MCAT

340: Is an SMP My Only Option?

This nontrad is struggling to get science LORs due to the distance and circumstances of online science classes. Does a behavioral health LOR fulfil the same need?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaPremed HangoutBlueprint MCAT

339: My Online Professors Won't Write Me a Science LOR

This nontrad is wondering if they should disclose that they left their 2-year graduate program early after realizing their true dream was to pursue medicine.Links:Full Episode Blog PostApplication AcademyMeded MediaPremed HangoutBlueprint MCAT

338: I Left Grad School to Pursue Medicine: Does That Look Bad?

This nontrad is seeking guidance on how to frame their story and where to start as they transition to pursue medicine after their dismissal from law school.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaApplication AcademyPremed HangoutBlueprint MCAT

337: From Law School Dismissal to Med School: Where Do I Start?

This nontrad wants to know if they should pursue a postbacc or SMP before beginning their third application cycle.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaPremed HangoutBlueprint MCATMSARApplication Renovation

336: How Can I Be Sure I'm Ready for My Third Application Cycle?

This nontrad is wondering if they should include three years of clinical working experience they have from 12 years ago on their application.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaPremed HangoutBlueprint MCATMedical School HQ - Advising 

335: Is My Clinical Experience Too Old?

This premed isn't sure if their timeline is going to line up well when they have so much on their plate already.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaPremed HangoutBlueprint MCAT

334: Military Contracts, Kids, and Postbacs: How Do I Plan?

This nontrad has taken a different route than most, but isn't sure if their path qualifies them for the disadvantaged essay.

333: Can I Show My Non-Typical Path in the Disadvantaged Essay?

They have a career as a nurse, but have never given up their dream of becoming a physician. This nontrad is looking for guidance on which prereqs to re-take.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMappdMeded MediaPremed HangoutBlueprint MCAT

332: Will My 15-Year Old Prereqs Make the Cut?

This student has a 496 MCAT but feels confident about the rest of the application.  Should they apply now, or should they wait a year?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaPremed HangoutBlueprint MCATMappd (promo code OLDPREMEDS)

331: Do I Have A Chance With a 496 MCAT?

This student has a GREAT science GPA, but their old classes hurt their cumulative. Will they be ok?

329: High Science Grades, Low Cumulative GPA

This Nurse is ready to pursue their dream- how can they tackle their academic past?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMappdMeded MediaMSARPremed HangoutBlueprint MCAT

328: Bio Degree to RN to MD

This student has a lot on their plate- how do people balance it all? Let's help them out!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaPremed HangoutBlueprint MCAT

327: Balancing a Spouse, Kids, House, and PREMED

This premed is a lesbian looking for schools and communities that will accept her identity. How can she find places that feel safe to her?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaPremed HangoutBlueprint MCAT

326: Is There A Way to Identify LGBTQ+ Friendly Med Schools?

This career changer is struggling to get all the classes she needs. Should she take the leap to quit her job and attend a postbac program full time?

325: Should I Quit My Job and Move Away for a Postbac?

This premed is in substance use recovery and has been sober for a few years. They are willing to do the work, but will med schools even consider them?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaPremed HangoutBlueprint MCAT

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