Quantcast
Student Doctor Network Forums - View Single Post - LECOM Bradenton Discussion Thread 2011-2012
View Single Post
Old 07-26-2011, 10:26 PM   #104
Member
 
Future Dr Kwon's Avatar
 
Status: Pre-Medical
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 97

Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by SavoirFaire View Post
Consider this. DO schools are known for having lower GPA and MCAT averages than MD schools. Your stats are more typical of an MD matriculant rather than DO. Are you applying to MD schools as well?

DO schools might hesitate to take someone with significantly higher grades and scores because they might think you will choose an MD school over their school. That is why you really have to show how committed you are to osteopathic medicine. That's why so many secondaries ask "why DO?" They don't want to be your backup if you don't get into an MD program.

So in a way, it's a good thing. Not saying you won't get an interview invite here later on of course...just something to consider for now. Your stats are great. I'm sure you'll be fine.
Interesting take on things. I actually haven't applied to any MD schools.. nor am I planning to...
Well, I'm still hoping for an interview!
Future Dr Kwon is offline   Reply With Quote