<p>You're missing my point. My point was, it is clear the OP just chose the DO program for guaranteed admission. They don't have an interest in osteopathy. Now, s/he didn't say this explicitly, but I've seen enough of this to know that's the case. I am saying that if the OP has no interest in osteopathy and hates their school, then they are just harming themselves. They should leave while they can. I didn't leave the BS/MD program I was in and I regret it. I'm in medical school now and while I like the school I'm at, I wouldn't have necessarily chosen that school either.</p>
<p>NCG, thank you for your lengthy response. I am basing my statements off my own personal experiences. I have two uncles and a sister-in-law who are all DO's. My primary care physician is also a DO. From what I've heard from them differs from what you're saying, but whatev.</p>
<p>I didn't say I have no interest in osteopathy. In fact, it is quite the contrary; I became interested in osteopathic medicine due to my elder sister who told me about it. I have also shadowed DO physicians and seen how the OMT technique can help patients. The only reason I want to transfer out is because I am unhappy in my school. I don't care if I transfer into another BS/DO program for all that matters, because it is not about the degree, but the education that is important for me.
I hope you understand what I am trying to say. Also, if you don't mind me asking, which BS/MD program are you in and how come you are unhappy with it?</p>
<p>Also, I wanted to ask a question in general to everyone: Would it look bad to take the SAT again during my sophomore year at college? My SAT score is sort of embarrassing, and I feel that if I should apply to any competitive college, I should have a high score.</p>
<p>^Many transfer students retake the SAT or ACT before applying. However, some schools will only accept scores that are from HS, so you'll have to check.</p>
<p>Also, I'm glad to hear that you are in the program not just for the guarantee. That's not something you hear all too often.</p>
<p>I was/am unhappy because I feel that the school I went to for undergrad was not the right place for me. I don't really mesh well with it. The medical school is OK. My sister is actually in a similar problem. She's really struggling to motivate herself (she's in the same program I am in, but in undergrad). Hopefully, she'll come to her senses soon.</p>
<p>Hey guys, so I have been thinking about just transferring into Queens College and doing regular pre-med. From what I heard, they have really good teachers there and tuition is also not that high. Now I was just wondering, is this going to make it harder for me to get into osteopathic schools, like NYCOM?</p>
<p>I would really really appreciate any kind of advice.</p>
<p>Look into the Mount Sinai Humanities and Medicine Early Acceptance Program. Apply early in sophmore year. There are 34 spots (300 applicants). Google it.</p>
<p>So I have been searching a little, and I found 4 colleges whose deadlines haven't passed yet:
St. Thomas Aquinas College
St. John's University
University at Albany (SUNY)
St. Joseph's College</p>
<p>Anybody has any recommendations on which one is good and which I definitely shouldn't consider?</p>
<p>No..lol..I'm in a BS/DO program with NYCOM..I wanted to transfer out and do just regular pre-med because I am not happy at NYIT. But, I wanted to know if you guys think I should just stick with the BS/DO program; like is NYCOM really worth it?</p>
<p>And thank you so much for replying. Please reply again..lol</p>
<p>It all depends on your stats, transfer out only if you really think you can get into a medical school by the traditional premed path. Knowing that you chose to go to a DO program, the chances of getting into a medical school seem very slim. Be careful, it's not a place where children play nicely :)</p>