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Member 445042 · 04-26-2012, 06:46 AM

Hey guys,
So I need some help in the decision making process. I have applied to 3 post bac programs and got into 2 (still waiting on the 3rd which was the university of toledo). I was accepted to Midwestern’s 1 year MA program, and LECOM’s 1 year post bac. I think I like Midwestern better, but LECOM has a conditional acceptance to med school, where as Midwestern only guarantees an interview.
So, my stats: I’m a 23 year old with a 3.42 GPA (3.16 sGPA) with a 29S on my MCAT. Have hospital research experience (worked at children’s hospital this past year) and lots of shadowing and ECs. I applied to DO/MD schools this year and did not get in.
So I guess my question is, with my stats and a strong performance in the postbac, should I get in somewhere if I don’t have the guaranteed acceptance? I really loved Midwestern and was not a huge fan of the size of LECOM’s campus or the dress code. I also like that you actually get a master’s degree from Midwestern (LECOM is a certificate). However, I want to be a doctor more than anything and want to make sure that happens…So I don’t want to make the wrong decision.
Does anyone have any advice about what I should do with my stats and current options? Any help would be appreciated!!!!

04-26-2012, 06:46 AM	#1
Member 445042 Junior Member Status Pre-Medical Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 7	LECOM vs Midwestern? Please help! Hey guys, So I need some help in the decision making process. I have applied to 3 post bac programs and got into 2 (still waiting on the 3rd which was the university of toledo). I was accepted to Midwestern’s 1 year MA program, and LECOM’s 1 year post bac. I think I like Midwestern better, but LECOM has a conditional acceptance to med school, where as Midwestern only guarantees an interview. So, my stats: I’m a 23 year old with a 3.42 GPA (3.16 sGPA) with a 29S on my MCAT. Have hospital research experience (worked at children’s hospital this past year) and lots of shadowing and ECs. I applied to DO/MD schools this year and did not get in. So I guess my question is, with my stats and a strong performance in the postbac, should I get in somewhere if I don’t have the guaranteed acceptance? I really loved Midwestern and was not a huge fan of the size of LECOM’s campus or the dress code. I also like that you actually get a master’s degree from Midwestern (LECOM is a certificate). However, I want to be a doctor more than anything and want to make sure that happens…So I don’t want to make the wrong decision. Does anyone have any advice about what I should do with my stats and current options? Any help would be appreciated!!!!