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КОМЕНТАРІ • 533

  • @zakiyacarter3714
    @zakiyacarter3714 3 роки тому +449

    Thank you for being so honest and open because I've seen too many posts with "Low GPA" then they have above a 3.5 which was disheartening.

    • @itslifebymaggie
      @itslifebymaggie  3 роки тому +41

      You are welcome! You should definitely follow Dr. Gray on Instagram. He posts success stories all the time of other students getting in with even lower stats than mine!

  • @mike112693
    @mike112693 3 роки тому +642

    honestly that mcat makes up for that gpa easily. lol 516 is no joke.

    • @kamariweaver1536
      @kamariweaver1536 3 роки тому +90

      Also 3k hrs of clinical experience will open a lot of doors lol

    • @mike112693
      @mike112693 3 роки тому +44

      @@kamariweaver1536 yeaa. average 3.35 gpa applicant doesnt have anywhere near what she has. She's a real exception.

    • @RedFaceeee
      @RedFaceeee 3 роки тому +12

      I think the upward trend also made a big dif. She’s not just a 3.35 gpa application. She also has a upwards trend gpa

    • @mike112693
      @mike112693 3 роки тому +4

      @@RedFaceeee I agree! That's one of the important details. Also, I'm humbled by the likes I've gotten for my comment lol. Shows me that people are looking past the surface (which is just the low gpa)

  • @kalenpray1370
    @kalenpray1370 3 роки тому +1163

    You bring hope to all Low-GPA applicants

    • @itslifebymaggie
      @itslifebymaggie  3 роки тому +84

      Haha it can definitely be done! If you follow Dr. Gray on IG he posts students success stories all the time who have low GPAs!

    • @graciemontes6970
      @graciemontes6970 3 роки тому +40

      THIS! And older applicants. I’m 26 and going to apply again for the second time. Wish me luck!

    • @ginachoe
      @ginachoe 3 роки тому +1

      I didn't have excellent stats either! Totally possible.

    • @kyoukan91
      @kyoukan91 2 роки тому +3

      Just get a 516 on your MCAT lol.

    • @xplicitgoofy1015
      @xplicitgoofy1015 Рік тому +2

      @@kyoukan91 yeah but med schools they mostly care about two things your MCAT score and GPA they could care less about extra curricular but you should consider them as they do strengthen your application but your acceptance rate just goes up and up when your grades go up

  • @wueskew169
    @wueskew169 3 роки тому +109

    Great video. I think three things really set you apart:
    1. You have a great personality, which comes across in your PS and undoubtedly came across in your interviews:
    2. You wrote a great application; and
    3. Your EMT experience demonstrates your commitment to healthcare.

    • @itslifebymaggie
      @itslifebymaggie  3 роки тому +4

      Aw thank you! The way I wrote my essays and clinical experience was definitely very helpful!

  • @captainobvious1415
    @captainobvious1415 3 роки тому +333

    It’s crazy how a difference of 7 points on the MCAT can bring you from 68th percentile to 94th percentile. The 20 points between 508 and 528 really make or break a lot of students. Each point is a hurdle to overcome.

    • @sebucwerd
      @sebucwerd 3 роки тому +15

      Nah, 523 here probably about to apply for a third cycle. Schools don't care about MCAT after like 516/517

    • @xevran8641
      @xevran8641 3 роки тому +27

      @@sebucwerd 523!!!? thats an insane score, you should be able to get into a school

    • @HoangTran-eu7eu
      @HoangTran-eu7eu 3 роки тому +12

      @@sebucwerd agreed 518, applied 20 schools, accepted into one. The score does not matter past a certain point

    • @Peter-uo8zr
      @Peter-uo8zr 3 роки тому +1

      @@sebucwerd what's holding you back?

    • @harvestingseason2725
      @harvestingseason2725 2 роки тому

      @@sebucwerd yea whats holding u back?

  • @alvinryan3207
    @alvinryan3207 3 роки тому +157

    I took a gap year and unfortunately applied late (sent out my first secondary in September). I wanted to get a job to build more experiences, but I literally got rejected from every single job or didn’t hear anything back but on the flip side I just got accepted into my first MD school! Watched this video right before the acceptance email came in and it made me optimistic. Loved it!

  • @AmandaXTine
    @AmandaXTine 3 роки тому +76

    I cannot thank you enough for this video. I’m a pre-med junior in college and I’ve been in such a slump all day because I have my first physics exam tomorrow and the professor is notoriously bad about making exams impossible. Your calm demeanor and success despite making a few Bs and Cs here and there has calmed me down so much! Thank you!

  • @danielriahy2837
    @danielriahy2837 3 роки тому +42

    This video is great motivation. I was a EMT as well prior and didn’t have a good college gpa. I then joined the military and work as a clinical lab tech while taking college courses and shadowing other providers around the hospital. I think everyone takes different routes to reach the same goals!

    • @itslifebymaggie
      @itslifebymaggie  3 роки тому +2

      There a definitely plenty of different paths you can take! Totally agree :)

    • @Element7099
      @Element7099 2 роки тому

      Just curious what was your gpa and have you been accepted to med school yet ?

  • @angelaschroeder1256
    @angelaschroeder1256 3 роки тому +13

    I was a little bit overwhelmed by the title of the video, but I'm glad I watched it. It was reassuring to hear you applied again, three years later! thank you so much for sharing your experience :) it gives me a lot of hope as a non-trad!! Congrats on getting into medical school!!!

    • @itslifebymaggie
      @itslifebymaggie  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks so much! And yes, I definitely took quite the long path to get here haha. Best of luck with your premed journey!

  • @patriciasingh5118
    @patriciasingh5118 3 роки тому +138

    Applied for Med School after my first year at University and didn't get in, so I decided to do a BSc in Anatomy. I finished my last paper in Jan this year and now I'm three weeks into Med School:) You can do this! Never give up!

  • @tylerstanier9561
    @tylerstanier9561 3 роки тому +13

    you're awesome for putting this out to the public. and congrats on your success, you seriously deserve it. such an inspiration

  • @bballdragon5
    @bballdragon5 3 роки тому +216

    I had a similar story. Got a lot of B/Cs in science course, my since GPA was probably 3.2 which is not horrible but is pretty bad when you are applying for med school as an Asian applicant. My MCAT score at the time was decent, but it wasn't all that great. I was on the 15 pt scale for each section and got like a 31. It definitely wasn't high enough to save my GPA. I applied the first time, also late and was waitlisted at 2 places. The second time I applied and got into the school I wanted to go to. I did not take a post-bac program. Instead, I focused on every other aspect of my application. I did a lot of volunteering, clinical shadowing, research + publications, and medical mission trips. I think because of what I had done, I stood out extracurricular wise from my fellow applicants. This also made my interviews very easy as I had a lot I could talk and share about. I was never a person that was great at test-taking, but I was able to get into medical school and have passed all my boards so far. Good luck to those applying to medical school. My two pieces of advice is to make sure this is what you want to do before you commit and make sure you have a life outside of studying and school.

    • @jamesStone22
      @jamesStone22 2 роки тому +3

      Great story! I am also interested in getting enrolled in med school. I’ve some queries about the process. Can I dm you? Your email please.

    • @benedictding
      @benedictding 2 роки тому +3

      I feel encouraged and inspired by your story. Thanks for sharing that and best wishes on your medical career!

    • @coffeetonin5150
      @coffeetonin5150 2 роки тому

      Thank you so much for sharing. This really brings hope as a pre-med. I want to go to medical school but I feel behind that I’m not smart or fast enough to do best in my classes. But thank you tho for sharing. This helps

    • @BigTroubleD
      @BigTroubleD 2 роки тому

      You give me hope!

    • @coachfezz1137
      @coachfezz1137 2 роки тому

      "pretty bad when you are applying for med school as an Asian applicant". thats a shame that bc you are Asian with those stats you get rejected,but is true and nobody wants to talk about this discrimination ....should not matter

  • @ranar6319
    @ranar6319 3 роки тому +64

    26 years old????? You look 17😳

  • @maddiwalker1701
    @maddiwalker1701 3 роки тому +12

    you’re my new favorite UA-camr!! i am in such a similar boat gpa-wise, I’m also an EMT and i graduate this spring to start my gap years. I have been having a ton of doubts recently, but it’s videos like this that help me realize i can still do this. Thank you so much!!

    • @itslifebymaggie
      @itslifebymaggie  3 роки тому

      Aw so glad to hear! Best of luck with applying!

  • @aw8758
    @aw8758 3 роки тому +267

    dont get fooled, you either have a high GPA or a high MCAT and often times a high MCAT holds more weight

    • @attabaig6848
      @attabaig6848 3 роки тому +2

      agreed

    • @j4yla959
      @j4yla959 3 роки тому

      you can’t have both?

    • @jonathonmoores9137
      @jonathonmoores9137 3 роки тому +2

      @@j4yla959 you can have both it’s possible

    • @brayan9645
      @brayan9645 3 роки тому +1

      Yup

    • @brett8460
      @brett8460 3 роки тому +4

      That's common knowledge which is why perfect grades don't matter. If you have a low GPA but a high admissions score there's a good chance you're going to get in somewhere because admissions exams hold more weight than GPAs. It's the same with law school. I went to undergrad with a girl who graduated with a 2.8 GPA but she got a perfect score on the LSAT and now she's a law student at UPenn.

  • @anahirodriguez8170
    @anahirodriguez8170 3 роки тому +3

    This one video itself encouraged me to like and subscribe to your page. Finally, someone who doesn’t have a 4.0 gpa and 99th percentile MCAT. Love your transparency can’t wait to see more!

    • @itslifebymaggie
      @itslifebymaggie  3 роки тому

      Glad you liked it! I know others being transparent has helped me along the way so I’m happy to do the same!

  • @sophiegracebeauparlant380
    @sophiegracebeauparlant380 3 роки тому +22

    Love this story! In the pre med community there is this notion that you have to get perfect grades and its simply not true! Can you make a more detailed MCAT prep video? 516 is phenomenal!!

    • @itslifebymaggie
      @itslifebymaggie  3 роки тому +2

      Definitely not true! And thank you! I have a video on my MCAT prep already on my channel and will do one specifically on CARS in the future!

  • @vivianiloabuchi2435
    @vivianiloabuchi2435 3 роки тому +25

    You’re a pretty good writer! I like that I didn’t feel like you were selling.

  • @jenniferyu2828
    @jenniferyu2828 3 роки тому +34

    I’m not even going to medical school but I still watched the video because it motivates me to study hard lolll

  • @maggieanderson5379
    @maggieanderson5379 3 роки тому +12

    I recommend Wake Med!! I am an undergraduate at WFU and I have been to a lot of events with the medical students and they all love it, Wake is amazing!

  • @theonewithjen8645
    @theonewithjen8645 3 роки тому +2

    Im nursing student but I Loved THIS video! first person to be honest and show details on an app for med school

  • @joshuaseillier3913
    @joshuaseillier3913 3 роки тому +8

    Non-trad Firefighter/Paramedic premed. Your story really connected with me and was the encouragement I needed during a tough time. Thanks(:

    • @itslifebymaggie
      @itslifebymaggie  3 роки тому

      Aw so happy that my video helped, best of luck with your premed journey! By the time you get into med school you will definitely have some amazing experiences that will help you become an even better doctor in the end!

  • @premedmike2080
    @premedmike2080 3 роки тому +36

    Hey Maggie! Thanks for this video, it’s very reassuring to me. Im a non trad. Being 26 currently my freshman year of college. I can also say it is tough working while being in school, so I too told my boss that I could only work certain days. Great video and I hope to see more updates with your journey.

    • @itslifebymaggie
      @itslifebymaggie  3 роки тому +2

      Good for you, requesting less work was so helpful for me! Best of luck with your journey!

  • @hannahmullinax3148
    @hannahmullinax3148 3 роки тому +9

    You've already received 10 acceptances?? Congratulations! I've only received 2 acceptances 😅 I'm hoping to hear back from my state school next month so fingers crossed!

    • @itslifebymaggie
      @itslifebymaggie  3 роки тому +1

      It only takes one! Congrats on your acceptances, yay! :) Crossing my fingers for you for the state school!

    • @hannahmullinax3148
      @hannahmullinax3148 3 роки тому +1

      @@itslifebymaggie I'm so grateful for my current aceptances! Thank you :)

  • @emilyholtyn
    @emilyholtyn 3 роки тому +59

    I'm 23 (turning 24 this year) and will be applying for a 2nd time after scribing in the ER for a year and honestly this makes me feel so much better knowing that there will be other people my age and older who also took some time off from undergrad. Thank you so much for sharing your journey !!

    • @itslifebymaggie
      @itslifebymaggie  3 роки тому +12

      You are welcome! During my interviews I was rest assured by many students that there is definitely a wide age range and plenty of non-traditionally students as well as traditional! Some are married with kids, career changers, served in the military first, etc. You will for sure have plenty of classmates in the future that are your age!

    • @juliaschechter4521
      @juliaschechter4521 3 роки тому +24

      I'm 29 and I just got into med school!

  • @katherineg7501
    @katherineg7501 3 роки тому +6

    Thank you for sharing this. You are awesome. I appreciate your honesty and vulnerability in sharing your story. :)

  • @demetriuspaul9130
    @demetriuspaul9130 3 роки тому +22

    We definitely need a video on that personal statement and how you wrote about your experiences in work in research

    • @itslifebymaggie
      @itslifebymaggie  3 роки тому

      Will definitely do a personal statement video! Last week's video was all about my EC descriptions, you should check it out!

  • @bakedpi3606
    @bakedpi3606 3 роки тому +5

    Well done! I love hearing success stories.

  • @SunshineKane1
    @SunshineKane1 3 роки тому +24

    I saw your vlog with Dr. Gray!! Thanks for the update. Congrats on your acceptances. So happy for you!!

    • @itslifebymaggie
      @itslifebymaggie  3 роки тому +1

      Aw thanks so much!!

    • @gingerjuice4053
      @gingerjuice4053 3 роки тому

      @@itslifebymaggie which season and episode were you featured on so I can go watch?

  • @doingdentalschool
    @doingdentalschool 3 роки тому +2

    Congratulations! You should be very proud of your accomplishments!

  • @MochaChinoBrown
    @MochaChinoBrown 3 роки тому +21

    That was soo great!! I was thinking "I know this girl from somewhere," like you were an old friend lol but I remember you from the past Medical School Headquarters videos. Congrats!!! So happy for you

    • @itslifebymaggie
      @itslifebymaggie  3 роки тому +4

      Haha yep that was me! Thanks so much and best of luck applying! I was thinking of doing a video where I showed how I changed the descriptions for AACOMAS and TMDSAS. I didn’t actually end up applying to any Texas schools though. I just submitted the primary and then realized I wouldn’t be considered a TX resident (my dad is a resident, but I would have to be his dependent to get the residency and I’m not lol). As far as EMT, I got the certification while I was working full time as a lab tech! Then a few years later finally applied to jobs and was able to easily find one!

    • @ScillaKrystodea
      @ScillaKrystodea 3 роки тому

      Do u have to be a Texas resident to apply to Texas medical schools

  • @ruleighdy
    @ruleighdy 3 роки тому +26

    I like your transparency.... would love more of “behind the scene” types of video....
    I was doing homework while watching your video so didnt hear parts of it....
    Congrats on several acceptances.... question: why the military school was crossed out from your list?

    • @itslifebymaggie
      @itslifebymaggie  3 роки тому +2

      They required a non-science letter of recommendation and I didn't have one. Like not even any professor I could ask for one if I wanted to because I didn't have any relationships with professors from non-science classes

  • @disciplinedlearner5768
    @disciplinedlearner5768 3 роки тому +18

    Thank you so much for uploading. I really loved hearing your story. I started college strong and then ended it super weak GPA wise. =( I am lost as what to do now that I graduated but I am more hopeful after hearing about your success. Congrats and wish you the best in medical school!! ♡

    • @itslifebymaggie
      @itslifebymaggie  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much! You should definitely check out Dr. Gray’s YT channel, podcasts, and books! All his free resources were what helped me to figure out what to do after I graduated!

  • @cpanss
    @cpanss 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much, I will always come back here to fix up my path, almost finished with emt school as a community college sophomore. Best of luck

  • @reef6826
    @reef6826 2 роки тому

    I'm a unemployed, highschool drop out, some how I got on med student side of UA-cam lmao. There is something fascinating about watching the mindset of successful people.

    • @Mark-ye9pi
      @Mark-ye9pi 2 роки тому

      There’s success in you too💚

  • @SJ-rs9tn
    @SJ-rs9tn 3 роки тому +2

    I did IM residency at Wake Forest. Winston-Salem is kind of dull, but you can't beat the lack of traffic and LOW cost of living. From what I saw, they take good care of their med studs. A lot stay on for residency training.

    • @itslifebymaggie
      @itslifebymaggie  3 роки тому

      That is good to know thank you! And yes, we definitely love that there is such low cost of living!

    • @PRluv
      @PRluv 3 роки тому

      Hey im a 3rd yr at wake if you want information of the school i would be glad to help you out

  • @Iamawesome99
    @Iamawesome99 3 роки тому +1

    This is inspiring. Especially since I did not know I wanted to go to med school until my junior year. I also had an unfortunate problem with my medication my sophomore year, which made me sleep for 16 hours a day, I ended up missing classes and failing, not to mention I had a job. But my junior year I got my dose fix and got my act together, and I currently have all As so far my spring semester. Hope I can turn this around!

  • @donovannx
    @donovannx 3 роки тому +1

    Also love the intro to your personal statement!!!

  • @colenelson9443
    @colenelson9443 3 роки тому +17

    Hey, just wanted to say great video! It is inspiring to see someone who started out a little rough in school get so many acceptances as my freshman year still haunts me. Keep up the great work and Congrats on so many acceptances! :)

  • @aylinvega2612
    @aylinvega2612 3 роки тому +20

    Congratulations!!! You give me hope! So proud of your accomplishments

  • @karinaj4056
    @karinaj4056 3 роки тому +2

    So happy for you, congratulations 🎉
    This video was very inspiring and motivating. Thank you 🥲

    • @itslifebymaggie
      @itslifebymaggie  3 роки тому

      I'm so happy it was motivating :) Thanks so much!

  • @chiibekwe7665
    @chiibekwe7665 3 роки тому +11

    Love your transparency. You are not your grades!

  • @kimsie7103
    @kimsie7103 3 роки тому +9

    Wish I could hire you privately to study for my MCAT! You seem like someone who understands low GPA/non-traditional.

    • @itslifebymaggie
      @itslifebymaggie  3 роки тому +4

      I do MCAT tutoring and application advising and will have more openings coming up soon. Email me at admin@itslifebymaggie.com and/or my website will have more info soon as well! I love helping students who have a similar journey as mine!

  • @venkatachengalvala4289
    @venkatachengalvala4289 Рік тому +3

    Your low GPA was offset by an upward trend (you did well in your postbac courses) and a very good MCAT of a 516 (with balanced section scores). :)

  • @lordzettachad6078
    @lordzettachad6078 2 роки тому +6

    I’m really concerned I’m not getting in anywhere this cycle. I have almost a 4.0 GPA and a pending MCAT but I didn’t really have my heart set on this path until my junior year of college, so I don’t have much other supplemental stuff that they look for. I’m praying that schools understand that, because if not then they are basically punishing you for not wanting to be a doctor since high school. If I don’t get in anywhere, I’m not giving this thing another shot

    • @itslifebymaggie
      @itslifebymaggie  2 роки тому +1

      If you’re not willing to try again if you don’t get in the first time, maybe there is another career out there you’d be more passionate about! I would suggest doing some more exploring of your interests!

  • @xoEmelyxo
    @xoEmelyxo 3 роки тому +16

    Congrats!! You’re so badass!!! I’m currently a kinesiology major in my first year and i decided to take anatomy it’s kicking my ass bahahah. I love to see how other people’s journey goes and you give me hope! I think i’m leaning towards the PA route (maybe possibly NP) but tbh i’m still crazy wondering. I even thought about nursing. I’m looking for some place to start clinical experiences how long did your EMT certification take you? Once again, congrats!!

    • @itslifebymaggie
      @itslifebymaggie  3 роки тому +2

      Those are all great options! You should definitely outreach in your community and try to shadow each of those professions to see which you enjoy most! I think I took my EMT course in about 3ish months while working full time. My work schedule was 8 am - 4pm and my EMT class was 5 - 9pm and it was totally doable with a full work schedule.

    • @larkluvshorses7631
      @larkluvshorses7631 3 роки тому +1

      I'm also considering the PA route! I think I could do medical school, but I'm not sure I want to spend 13 years on my education. I'm starting off in Surgery tech though to learn more about the medical field.

    • @itslifebymaggie
      @itslifebymaggie  3 роки тому +2

      @@larkluvshorses7631 Haha yeah it is quite the long journey. Being a surgery tech will be fun!

  • @noorakhter8562
    @noorakhter8562 3 роки тому +5

    Every time she scrolles I thought the experience section would end but it kept going😅please tell me I dont have to do THAT much extracirricular... like I heard a couple hundred was goof but this, this is insane...

  • @ronaldchisholm2268
    @ronaldchisholm2268 3 роки тому

    If you can afford to relocate, there are 3 affordable science programs in North Carolina. Non-State residents are charged $2500 per semester. That’s right! Increase your CGPAs and SGPAs and go forward to MD/DO SOM. The 3 UNC-System universities are Elizabeth City State University, UNC-Pembroke and Western Carolina University. Also, head out to Texas where the proliferation of new medical schools are occurring.

  • @Daniel1997_b
    @Daniel1997_b 3 роки тому +10

    I'm a fourth year medical student and I think YOU ARE AMAZING, subscribed👍

  • @michaeldebeau6917
    @michaeldebeau6917 3 роки тому +17

    You worked so hard and had such a good result.

  • @daliaflores15
    @daliaflores15 3 роки тому +2

    Bless! Your! Soul! Thank you for sharing all this info!

  • @scash285
    @scash285 3 роки тому +4

    Great Job! That’s awesome, I get you on the loans situation. I’m going to Penn State and plan on transferring back to in state college in Arizona due my financial situation and covid making everything online. I am thinking about becoming a paramedic for clinical experience.

    • @itslifebymaggie
      @itslifebymaggie  3 роки тому +1

      Yeah it’s rough! I did that post-bac on a whim too so if there was a smarter way financially I definitely didn’t look into it! 😅

    • @itslifebymaggie
      @itslifebymaggie  3 роки тому +1

      Paramedic would be amazing clinical experience!!

  • @nancy-qj4eg
    @nancy-qj4eg 3 роки тому +18

    Thank you very much for sharing! You’re helping so many people 🥰

    • @itslifebymaggie
      @itslifebymaggie  3 роки тому +1

      You are absolutely welcome!! It’s a hard process, I love doing anything to make it just a little bit easier!

  • @reignsmith4141
    @reignsmith4141 3 роки тому +44

    You are literally so amazing everyone on UA-cam gets one B and says they had a low gpa but this gave me so much hope thank you!

  • @abigaila8789
    @abigaila8789 3 роки тому +1

    This was great! Thank you for sharing your application. Can you please do a video with tips and how you created the list of schools you applied to?

    • @itslifebymaggie
      @itslifebymaggie  3 роки тому

      Absolutely! I already have this on my list to cover. Great suggestion!

  • @ironqueenfanful
    @ironqueenfanful 3 роки тому +14

    You are so down to earth

  • @shelleyjelly
    @shelleyjelly 3 роки тому +1

    you inspire me, thank you

  • @ashleygrey7986
    @ashleygrey7986 3 роки тому +13

    Omfg thank you someone I can actually relate to

    • @itslifebymaggie
      @itslifebymaggie  3 роки тому +2

      Haha that was my hope! Definitely don’t have to be perfect to get into medical school!

  • @vanessaamesty6739
    @vanessaamesty6739 2 роки тому +1

    You are a blessing thank you for sharing 😍

  • @yahatz
    @yahatz 3 роки тому +1

    Wow, that is great! My problem is the MCAT. I need to improve it. Hopefully I can apply this year or next year and get in

  • @dorsamotevalli1208
    @dorsamotevalli1208 3 роки тому +1

    Watching your video gave me hope, thanks for sharing

    • @itslifebymaggie
      @itslifebymaggie  3 роки тому +1

      You are so welcome! Best of luck in your premed journey!!

  • @lilrabbitcuz
    @lilrabbitcuz 3 роки тому +9

    PEOPLE A LOW GPA IS ANYTHING BELOW 3.0. For a bunch of smart people we sure are neurotic as f. Above 3.0 is acceptable GPA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! For the last time!!!!!!

    • @mike112693
      @mike112693 3 роки тому +1

      nah low gpa is like sub 3.3. below 3 is like almost no chance of getting in.

    • @mike112693
      @mike112693 3 роки тому

      ok I saw her gpa after my previous reply.... not exactly sub 3.3 but her's is still kind of low.

    • @AD-wg8ik
      @AD-wg8ik 3 роки тому

      MCAT is a more fair metric to differentiate students, because different colleges grade differently. Some colleges are easier than others.

    • @lilrabbitcuz
      @lilrabbitcuz 3 роки тому

      3.0 still get in 2.7 will have a HARD time. Who frowns upon it? Has an ad com told you that your 3.2 was not good enough?

    • @lilrabbitcuz
      @lilrabbitcuz 3 роки тому

      @Social Justice who told you this

  • @thefenerbahcesk4156
    @thefenerbahcesk4156 3 роки тому +5

    That's really amazing that you got into 10 schools. Nice job killing the MCAT.

  • @kaden697
    @kaden697 3 роки тому +19

    Super thoughtful for posting this!

  • @takinbayo
    @takinbayo 3 роки тому +10

    your video gave me so much more confidence as a non-trad

  • @ashleymonegro5103
    @ashleymonegro5103 3 роки тому +1

    You are so Inspiring!!!

  • @priyankadave9867
    @priyankadave9867 3 роки тому +7

    This is insanely helpful thank you so much! I'm also an EMT with a slightly lower MCAT score but this gives me hope for applying this June! You should be so proud of yourself!

  • @emiliolarrazabal5360
    @emiliolarrazabal5360 3 роки тому +5

    I got one C in my freshman year and I thought my premed track was totally over. Ty for this post! Theres still hope! Lol

  • @mathgeek1998
    @mathgeek1998 3 роки тому +4

    I feel like I’m still in trouble, I had a 2.45 my freshman year because of working and a death in my family which has killed my overall gpa ever since. Even though mine has an upward trend my overall is a 3.01 because they still count the classes you failed and had to retake

    • @karensmyth1215
      @karensmyth1215 3 роки тому +1

      Hang in there girl. Honestly there are some real stories with real low GPAs. At this point you should do well on MCAT and take post bacc courses or SMP it's still doable but more time

    • @mathgeek1998
      @mathgeek1998 3 роки тому

      @@karensmyth1215 yeah since my freshman year I’ve made deans list a few times and the past two semesters have a 3.8, which as a biomedical engineering major is really high, I’m graduating this may with my degree

  • @melanieparedes202
    @melanieparedes202 3 роки тому +41

    We love URM representation in medicine, congrats!

  • @SoloJedi_
    @SoloJedi_ 3 роки тому +4

    Really appreciate how open you are to even show your AMCAS application. You always hear about people saying they had low or high GPAs/MCATs but they never show. Thanks for sharing and Congratulations

    • @itslifebymaggie
      @itslifebymaggie  3 роки тому

      Thank you! It was helpful for me to see videos like this before applying so I’m happy to be open and help other premeds!!

  • @alexisgeneve2471
    @alexisgeneve2471 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much girl! 🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @mariaofoegbu9851
    @mariaofoegbu9851 3 роки тому +5

    I love how your experience is relatable and honest.Just subscribed and excited to watch your med school journey

  • @zackabee5498
    @zackabee5498 3 роки тому +1

    Love your videos so informative...

  • @joycechi5005
    @joycechi5005 2 роки тому +2

    hearing you say it's okay to quit your job... thank you

  • @Maddawg31415
    @Maddawg31415 3 роки тому +8

    Emt here also! Heck, I got my medic in undergrad because, well, life happens 😂. Had similar grades and MCAT situation with you

    • @lukeyoung6150
      @lukeyoung6150 3 роки тому +1

      Same, applying 2022 round with 2.5 years of EMT experience while in school

  • @LeafInTheWind88
    @LeafInTheWind88 3 роки тому +3

    Girl you look like you’re 12 years old!!!😭😭😭Congratulations on getting into medical school!

  • @GamerDemonz
    @GamerDemonz 3 роки тому +12

    Omg congrats on still getting into medical school even with your struggles so inspiring!! I was wondering what you did to become a Lab Tech and how you became an EMT? I would like to do this but I don't know how

    • @itslifebymaggie
      @itslifebymaggie  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks so much! The lab tech job was my first job out of college so I searched on Craigslist for various jobs I could get with my degree! Indeed would also be a great place to look! For the EMT job, I had my certification and when I decided to make the switch I just searched for “EMT jobs near me” and applied to a bunch!

  • @erika16900
    @erika16900 3 роки тому +3

    Wow you are the first transparent applicant video I have watched. Thank you so much! I wish you well !! 💗💗

  • @Kristinatian_
    @Kristinatian_ 3 роки тому +1

    Absolutely loved your video, definitely gave me hope for my future application process since I’m in the same boat with my GPA! I noticed you had UW School medicine crossed off and i was wondering why that might have been? It is at the top of my list but the acceptance rate is extremely low, which is a bit worrisome lol

    • @itslifebymaggie
      @itslifebymaggie  3 роки тому

      I didn’t finish the secondary application! The residency packet I had to send in was literally 34 pages then they ask me for more and I was over it at that point 😅

  • @DanJGomez
    @DanJGomez 3 роки тому +5

    University of Cincinnati has a great campus! I almost went there for their CCM program. They have a cool conservatory.

    • @itslifebymaggie
      @itslifebymaggie  3 роки тому

      Ooh good to know! Even though I'm from Ohio, I have never been since interviews were virtual!

    • @DanJGomez
      @DanJGomez 3 роки тому +1

      @@itslifebymaggie Their football program is among the top 10 too! The Bearcats lol

    • @itslifebymaggie
      @itslifebymaggie  3 роки тому

      @@DanJGomez nice! Didn't know that either! Cincinnati is lowest on my BFs list right now, so if we end up there at least there will be some good football to watch! 🤣

  • @summerbond718
    @summerbond718 3 роки тому +2

    Congratulations on all of your success!! I just have a quick question I’m sure anyone can answer: I noticed that you didn’t have any physician letter of recommendations, are they not required? I always thought that D.O. Schools required an osteopathic physician letter of rec and Vice verse for M.D. schools. This is the only thing holding me back from not applying this cycle. I don’t have any meaningful relationships with physicians, but I have plenty of faculty/ employer/ committee letter options for my letters of recommendation!

    • @itslifebymaggie
      @itslifebymaggie  3 роки тому

      Yeah! So this was my application for MD schools and a physician letter isn't required. I also applied to DO schools with a different application and they require a physician letter and I was able to find shadowing the spring before I applied so I could have a letter to meet that requirement!

  • @gregomego6579
    @gregomego6579 Рік тому +12

    I recently got accepted as well and have some advice for anyone applying. So, I was a high GPA (3.805) and a little above average MCAT (508). For extracurriculars my major things were virtual shadowing and I volunteered with the crisis text line. I also had hobbies and had done theatre in high school. I’m mentioning this because we were practically opposite applicants and I notably got into my ideal school and then was rejected or waitlisted by everyone else. It’s also worth noting that I didn’t get in till I sent an update letter to all the schools about me being employed as an Ophthalmic Technician. So, I would argue that experience is really the most important part of an application and if you just got rejected and need another year my biggest suggestion is work as an EMT, scribe, or medical assistant. Then throw in some volunteering with something you’re passionate about and that oftentimes should be enough. Other suggestions are if your GPA is solidly at or below 3.2 you can always consider a masters or PhD program. The best part is that those degrees will even help with residency and fellowship applications. I’ve looked into this a good bit so if anyone has any questions I’d be willing to help.

    • @gregomego6579
      @gregomego6579 Рік тому

      @@7283SHH I’d apply assuming your MCAT goes well. Major thing is if you’re looking to be in medical school in 2024 I’d recommend getting done with that MCAT sooner rather than later and making sure you score well like 512+. Otherwise, make sure the GPA is as strong as possible. Then I definitely recommend throwing in some safe schools, like DO schools. Otherwise, you should have a good shot and at worst if you don’t get in you can keep improving and consider doing some college classes to improve your GPA.

    • @gregomego6579
      @gregomego6579 Рік тому

      @@7283SHH every class with a grade will count for the GPA on AMCAS, I’ll also tell you that retakes don’t replace the previous grade for the transcript. Personally, I had a C+ in organic Chem and due to this I chose not to retake it. At the absolute worst, you can always get a masters or PhD, but that’s generally a last case scenario. If you end up with 3.1 or lower, I’d definitely consider doing it so that you can hopefully have a high post graduate GPA. If you’re confident a 3.2 is in the future, then I’d make sure you get that and if you can get even just a little bit better I’d shoot for it. A good MCAT score can definitely offset a low GPA, but the higher the GPA the better.

    • @rosalia7482
      @rosalia7482 Рік тому

      Is this a DO school?

    • @gregomego6579
      @gregomego6579 Рік тому

      @@rosalia7482 no, I got into an MD program.

  • @Alyssalh1117
    @Alyssalh1117 3 роки тому +2

    If you pick Uc, I call dibs on being your mentee!! I’m going into my sophomore undergrad ❤️ it’s a great school!

  • @samhitanair4072
    @samhitanair4072 3 роки тому +3

    you have such an amazing spirit and your so great to listen to because of your smile. Felt like i was listening to a friend. Thanks Maggie! Congratulations!

  • @patriagatson2244
    @patriagatson2244 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for sharing!!

  • @stinker8506
    @stinker8506 3 роки тому +3

    You don’t understand how much this video made the application process look less daunting, Thank you so much

  • @michaelu2562
    @michaelu2562 3 роки тому +16

    I have a low GPA because of my first 2 year classes (I world religion, algebra,etc) but I’ve gotten straight As in my science courses (chem 1 and 2, bio 1,2 genetics, etc.) how scared should I be ? :(

    • @itslifebymaggie
      @itslifebymaggie  3 роки тому +4

      Sounds like you have a great upward trend, which is awesome! Keep getting those As and that upward trend will really help you out!

    • @michaelu2562
      @michaelu2562 3 роки тому +1

      @@itslifebymaggie thank you ! I’ll keep holding on 🥲

  • @adegun10
    @adegun10 3 роки тому +3

    Dr.Gray for the win🤌🏿🤌🏿🤌🏿

  • @jenniepenaloza8907
    @jenniepenaloza8907 2 роки тому +2

    Outstanding, thank you for sharing.

  • @MegaCableDude
    @MegaCableDude 3 роки тому +2

    you're adroable! keep up your great work! very inspirational video.

    • @itslifebymaggie
      @itslifebymaggie  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much! Happy it gave some inspiration! :)

  • @MrYahya0101
    @MrYahya0101 3 роки тому +2

    The fact that. you can't apply because of a non-science recommendation letter is crazy.

  • @staceybarreto8339
    @staceybarreto8339 3 роки тому +2

    Congrats!! Could you possible make a video on the best things to do during your gap year? I'm not sure if I should take the EMT, CNA, Scribe or PT aid route!

    • @itslifebymaggie
      @itslifebymaggie  3 роки тому

      That is a great idea! I loved working as an EMT and I have a friend who works as a scribe and that seems like an awesome route as well!

  • @_.jawaii._
    @_.jawaii._ 2 роки тому

    The whole “the money isn’t worth it, just quit your job” was so… :/. Some of us work to payyyy for college.

  • @robbob5258
    @robbob5258 3 роки тому +3

    Anyone who took AP in highschool seriously scares me. Idc if you have a 4.0 gpa and valedictorian in college, one AP highschool class has me shook.

    • @becomingdoctorkal
      @becomingdoctorkal 3 роки тому

      is AP harder?

    • @robbob5258
      @robbob5258 3 роки тому

      @@becomingdoctorkal no, but it isn't really required in highschool so people do it either to challenge themselves or to possibly save money in college.

  • @jessicasantamaria8059
    @jessicasantamaria8059 Рік тому +2

    Wait, so you said you can apply without having your letters of rec yet? I want to make sure I apply early like the first day but I’m not gonna have all my letters of rec by then

  • @juliusmendoza7108
    @juliusmendoza7108 2 роки тому

    I currently work at Starbucks and I feel like it gets in the way of my schedule every time. Even though I work on the weekends, I sleep right after work because I am so exhausted. I’m just gonna be working this summer and quit the beginning of my sophomore year

  • @ronaldhuang2053
    @ronaldhuang2053 3 роки тому +1

    How do I explain my criminal record

  • @conniereid851
    @conniereid851 2 роки тому +2

    I love love love your videos. You tell it like it is and not sugarcoat stuff. You also have great editing skills. You give hope to us students who doesn’t have strong grades/GPA.

    • @itslifebymaggie
      @itslifebymaggie  2 роки тому

      Thank you!! The editing credit goes to my editor haha but yes I love telling it like it is!

  • @gabrielharrison5489
    @gabrielharrison5489 3 роки тому +5

    You go girl Congratulations!