OPM344: How Do I Explain my Nontraditional Journey?
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.

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.
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 Post Meded Media Mappd.com Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT...
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 Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT...
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 Post medicalschoolhq.net/advising Application Academy Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT Community College for the Air Force...
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 Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT
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 Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT...
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 Post Application Academy Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT...
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 Post Meded Media Application Academy Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT...
This nontrad wants to know if they should pursue a postbacc or SMP before beginning their third application cycle. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT MSAR Application Renovation...
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 Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT Medical School HQ - Advising...
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 Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT
This nontrad has taken a different route than most, but isn't sure if their path qualifies them for 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 Post Mappd Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT...
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 Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT Mappd (promo code OLDPREMEDS)...
This student has a GREAT science GPA, but their old classes hurt their cumulative. Will they be ok?
This Nurse is ready to pursue their dream- how can they tackle their academic past? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Mappd Meded Media MSAR Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT...
This student has a lot on their plate- how do people balance it all? Let's help them out! Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT
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 Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT...
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?
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 Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT...
This premed asked a professor from a few years ago to write a letter and instead they offered to resend an old letter dated 3 years back. Should the use it? Links: Full Episode Blog Post MappdCon 2023 myLORs (promo code OLDPREMEDS ) AAMC core competencies Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT...
This career changer is being advised to talk about her prior career in her personal statement. She disagrees but feels obligated by her mentor. What now? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Application Academy The MCAT Podcast Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT The Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Personal Statement...
This older premed has work, travel, family, school, and MCAT. Does she really need clinical experience? Links: Full Episode Blog Post eShadowing Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT...
This career changer works full-time as a nurse while taking classes, but an admissions advisor told her she needs to be in school full-time. What now? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT...
This recent graduate has to do science GPA repair, get clinical experience, and take the MCAT. Is it possible to do all this in 2-3 years? Links: Full Episode Blog Post The MCAT Podcast Mappd Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT...
This non-trad is already in their 3rd year of optometry school. Is it too late to switch to medical school? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media The MCAT Podcast Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT...
This postbacc wants to retake biology - her grade was a C+ and she doesn't remember much. Her school says she's not allowed to though. What now? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Mappd.com Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT...
This student needs to take Organic Chem 1 and Organic Chem 2, and she plans to take Physiology. How many more postbacc credits does she need? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Mappd.com ( referral code OLDPREMEDS) myLORS.com premedhangout.com Blueprint MCAT Application Renovation...
Will adcoms accept community college and online classes? Or is there a stigma? Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT
This non-trad wants to know if non-trads are becoming more common. Links: Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Premed Hangout Blueprint MCAT Matriculating Student Questionnaire (MSQ)...