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Since I am gonna reapply under this coming intake, please allow me to start the thread for future applicants.
Hi everyone. I'm a 4th year dental student and going to finish my BDS degree next year. I've decided to change the course of my career from dental to medicine since I find that, through the basic medical science subjects I got in dental school, medicine fascinates me more.
I'm planning to apply to duke-nus this year.
Currently, I'm struggling between studying for the mcat, my clinical activities in dental school, and my part-time job. Sometimes, I feel it is impossible to them all.
Btw, I'm preparing MCAT using the berkeley review. What do you guys think?
I'm applying too, if all goes well bdsmd89, are you studying locally?
Still studying, yup local uni.
Hi BDSMD89,Hi everyone. I'm a 4th year dental student and going to finish my BDS degree next year. I've decided to change the course of my career from dental to medicine since I find that, through the basic medical science subjects I got in dental school, medicine fascinates me more.
I'm planning to apply to duke-nus this year.
Currently, I'm struggling between studying for the mcat, my clinical activities in dental school, and my part-time job. Sometimes, I feel it is impossible to them all.
Btw, I'm preparing MCAT using the berkeley review. What do you guys think?
Make sure to do some aamc practice test under real test conditons. I found them quite helpful, altho a little pricey. You can get them online on their website so its quite convenient.
EDIT: if you have lots of time, you can look at some video lectures at wikipremed.com. I thought their PHysical science videos are worth going thru altho u may have to skip around cuz the speaker is a little slow. They go thru different question types that u may see on theexam + reinforce key concepts. Cant comment on their orgo or bio videos tho.
S'up. What's a 2:2?Hi all, am new around here. I'm not a 2013/14 prospective applicant but have recently started to consider the MD program at duke-nus (perhaps apply in the near future). I was just wondering if anyone knows if it's plausible for someone with a 2:2 (NUS) to be considered for admission given the intense competition. I understand the importance of demonstrating academic potential so was wondering whether, say, a strong MCAT (or any other yardstick for that matter) could help compensate for a lacklustre undergraduate academic transcript.
Will appreciate any insight into this matter. thanks in advance!
S'up. What's a 2:2?
Right right.Hey there, by 2:2 I mean a second lower degree.
What's a second lower second upper? Does that pertain to GPA?
Mine isn't that high, I got wait listed. I am wondering if it's a good idea to start re-applying this soon before I know the outcome of this year? I've started re-writing essays and probably gonna retake the MCAT. Also having a full time job now haha, and still doing research.
wait list should start moving soon! (i think)
definitely on the right track to start preparing early tho
I'm applying this cycle as well. I just got my MCAT score back so I'm sending my application soon. Anyone knows the quota for the incoming class they are going to take this year?
Also, quick question, do you know if they are going to verify with you when the letters, transcript and score arrive; then you send the application like we do in the US? And do you only have to report your highest MCAT score cuz' in the application website they doesn't allow you to put in more than 1 score
Hello everyone,
I'm applying to Duke-Nus this year. Doing PhD now in Canada.
Planning to send the app in August. Doing WES conversion now.
Good luck!
just got my rejection letter too. haha. bittersweet, knowing we survived multiple rounds of chopping.
I think he meant that previously waitlisted candidates will be looked upon fondly as they improve on their applications and try again. double points for perseverance and determination
and yeah I was. to the final day (and forever). pretty sure mcat was my downfall.
Hello, I just joined this forum. I am currently an NUS Year 4 Engineering students and planning to apply for Duke-nus this year (if my MCAT score is good)...
I just finished my MCAT exam this Thursday...however, actually i still don't know whether I should apply for it as it takes 4 years to complete and study there is quite tough plus the tuition fee is expensive..so i am still considering whether i should stick to it if i get good MCAT scores or i should go for Master study and work in industry. though my family can afford i would feel very sad if all my other friends go to work and earn money on their own while i still spend my parent's money..
can someone give me some advice..?
What's a second lower second upper? Does that pertain to GPA?
Mine isn't that high, I got wait listed. I am wondering if it's a good idea to start re-applying this soon before I know the outcome of this year? I've started re-writing essays and probably gonna retake the MCAT. Also having a full time job now haha, and still doing research.
So let say that my GPA is 3.62 but I'm the 11th/170 students. Does that mean I'm in the 1:1 zone? I'm a lil bit confused because my uni follows American style. Moreover, according to wikipedia. GPA up to 3.67 is considered 2:1. Which one is true?
Well I will be applying to duke NUS for the 2015 intake...I have a few publications, volunteering experiences with some NGO's like operation smile, a patent, a start up...won a state level innovation competition and obtained funding or the same from government of inia,have organised a few cancer awareness and screening programs,currently I am working on cancer and bone regeneration procedures, a year of work ex in a hospital,have some conference presentations too but my GPA is around 3.3 or so...I'll be taking mcat early next year...what are my chances of getting in?
So let say that my GPA is 3.62 but I'm the 11th/170 students. Does that mean I'm in the 1:1 zone? I'm a lil bit confused because my uni follows American style. Moreover, according to wikipedia. GPA up to 3.67 is considered 2:1. Which one is true?
Hello everyone,
I'm applying to Duke-Nus this year. Doing PhD now in Canada.
Planning to send the app in August. Doing WES conversion now.
Good luck!
I am also doing PhD in the US. You r not alone!
Still waiting for my MCAT score. Kinda late...