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Member 413755 · 04-06-2012, 11:59 AM

I think that participating college athletics is a big bonus, but like others have said, make sure your GPA/MCAT scores are as good as possible. Having poor numbers is a big deterrent from getting interviews. Being an NCAA distance runner did not make up for my mediocre numbers during this cycle. Fortunately I was accepted to a good school that I will be happy at. Will being an athlete help you get it? Yes, but it won't be the reason you get in.

Good luck for your application cycle!

04-06-2012, 11:59 AM	#9
Member 413755 Senior Member Status: Pre-Medical Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 188	I think that participating college athletics is a big bonus, but like others have said, make sure your GPA/MCAT scores are as good as possible. Having poor numbers is a big deterrent from getting interviews. Being an NCAA distance runner did not make up for my mediocre numbers during this cycle. Fortunately I was accepted to a good school that I will be happy at. Will being an athlete help you get it? Yes, but it won't be the reason you get in. Good luck for your application cycle!