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I have around a 3.1 GPA and I scored a 26 on my MCAT. Which DO schools do you guys think I have a good shot at? I live in NY, so I should get some in state preferences(hopefully).
I have around a 3.1 GPA and I scored a 26 on my MCAT. Which DO schools do you guys think I have a good shot at? I live in NY, so I should get some in state preferences(hopefully).
That is my overall GPA. With all the non-science classes, it should be almost identical.
I have not found any DOs to shadow, do you know if this is a recommended thing or a requirement? It seems that almost everyone I know either has never heard of a DO or claim they are not real doctors. Thus, it is hard to be able to locate one and shadow him/her for a day.
That is my overall GPA. With all the non-science classes, it should be almost identical.
I have not found any DOs to shadow, do you know if this is a recommended thing or a requirement? It seems that almost everyone I know either has never heard of a DO or claim they are not real doctors. Thus, it is hard to be able to locate one and shadow him/her for a day.
Im currently a junior at a small liberal arts college, i am double majoring in Biology and biological anthropology I have a 3.0 gpa . Here are some of my accomplishments
Research project (Demography of Painted Turtles in New Jersey)
Research assistant (Demography of Primates in Manu National Park)
Academic Internship- Emergency room/shadowing doctors (2 credits)
Class Senator 2006-2007
Residence Hall Senator 2007-2008
Member of various clubs and organizations.
Various awards and grants
Is there a good chance i will get in? Any recomendations on what I will need to score on the Mcats?
Any recomendations on what I will need to score on the Mcats?
Acceptance gurus, lend me your knowledge.
I will be applying this summer with:
GPA: CUM 3.3 / 3.0 BCPM
MCAT: 32Q
200+ hours of hospital volunteering (surgery center)
a little over a year of volunteer research
loads of ECs, many involving leadership positions
CCOM is top choice, I notice above that I'm below their Average GPA, but above MCAT. Do you think that they will cancel each other out? Thanks!
i know its really lame and a sign of insecurity to do this, but I was just wondering what people think my chances are of attending some of the best DO schools in the nation like OSU or Kansas...
so please check out my profile...any advice would help. Thanks
i know its really lame and a sign of insecurity to do this, but I was just wondering what people think my chances are of attending some of the best DO schools in the nation like OSU or Kansas...
so please check out my profile...any advice would help. Thanks
What's your 40 time?
what are the best DO schools in the nation?
I didn't see a thread for 08-09, so I thought I'd start one....
Okay, I'm not sure if I should apply this year or next year.
This Year
I have all my LOR ready
I'm moving in June
My MCAT diagnostic is poor (MCAT Sch 5/27)
No money (I'd get a loan)
I'd have to take a full course load to graduate by May of 09
Next Year
I could strengthen/get better LOR -
I won't be moving (less stress)
I can drastically improve MCAT
I could possibly save money instead of taking out a loan.
I would have extra time to complete BS
I'm torn between applying this year vs. next. Stats could be better(3.1 Cum GPA Sci 3.0), therefore I need a good score. Took kaplan diagnostic - scored very low. When I first scheduled for the MCAT I was 2 months away. I never thought, especially being a Bio major after taking all of my prerequisites consecutively that I would of scored so low. And when I say LOW, I mean LOW.
Right now I've also got this additional stress (family) going on and have not been able to dedicate enough time to prepare.
Should I apply this year and reschedule MCAT for a July date or should I get my refund of $100.00 and wait til next year?
What's killin me is that I was all set to apply June 1st until I received this score.
Ugh, I should have started preparing in January.
I know that only I can really answer this question but I'm hoping that maybe someone could shed some advice, words of wisdom, a different light
Are these reasons valid, or am I wimping out? I don't know...
Realistically, I think I should wait a year, but I don't want to.... ugh
I have similar stats (3.22c/3.0s) and just took the MCAT. I feel like it could be anywhere from a 22-29 which sucks but I'll hope its on the top end. My LOR's are decent and I have OK EC's. For me taking the chance now is worth it, applying very early and hoping for an acceptance. I don't really have the funds to do it either but nothing ventured nothing gained. I think you should wait and see what you get on your MCAT. If you score a 25+, I believe it wouldn't be out of this world for you to get in somewhere (please veterans correct me if I'm wrong) and if you have that chance you've gotta take it!
In regards to your diag, I started with a 16 (on diag) and scored 12 points higher on a number or practice tests just before I took the real one. Though I don't have my real score I will say the diag should not be what you base your decision on, I'm certain you'll do better on the real one. Goodluck!
Here is my yes list:
PCOM
AZCOM Midwestern
CCOM
KCUMB* Requires Biochem
NYCOM
OSU-CHS
DMU* Requires Biochem
UMDNJ-SOM* Strongly recommends Biochem
WESTERN-COM
TUCOM-CA
NOt sure
AT Still University Kirksville KCOM (too rural???)
ATSU Arizona (too new)
LECOM (newish...idk)* Not that new
LECOM-Bradenton (no florida!!)
LMU-Debusk (too new)
NOVA Southeastern (no florida!!)
PCOM-Georgia (too new)
PCSOM-Pikeville(too new, rural)
PNWU-COM (too new, rural)
RVU-COM* for profit, if you care about that sort of thing.
TOURO-NY(too new)
TCOM
TOURO-NV (too new, good location??)* Hot as hell location!
VCOM (too rural +new)
WVSOM (too rural)
UNECOM-- Biddeford, ME (too small of a town??)*Not that small, but close to big cities. I think you shoud apply here too. Also requires Biochem.
MSU-COM (expensive!)
OU-COM (too rural??)* 5 year commitment to stay in Ohio after graduation.
You might be missing out on some of the schools you think are too new, but you have good stats so you might not need to apply to that many schools. Your list looks good!
I think you're golden Good Luck on the MCAT!!!!
I really would like to apply this year. My biggest problem with retaking classes is that I work a fairly regular, 9-5 job right now.Are you dead set on applying this year? Can you retake some of your science pre-reqs at Kennesaw State or Georgia State? That's what I would do if I were you. I retook a bunch of classes that I got a C or lower in and it really helped to boost my GPA and prove to Adcoms that I could handle the harder, upper division science classes.
I really would like to apply this year. My biggest problem with retaking classes is that I work a fairly regular, 9-5 job right now.
The really funny thing is that, when I felt like it (ah, maturity), I could easily handle upper-level science courses: that's pretty much all I took. I think I've got maybe 40 out of 140 non-science hours. My main problem was consistency: I'd be second in the class in Medical Micro (hardest class I've ever taken, apparently harder than MCG's version) and completely fail Synth Lab II (B on the retake!).
But I take your point. Maybe I'll just apply to a couple this year and try to line myself up for some classes in the fall.
Well, this should be fun. Tear me down and build me up, y'all.
Calculated with AACOMAS rules:
Overall GPA: 2.84
BCP GPA: 2.67
(note that hopefully I'll get a small, small amount of leeway here for going to a school where these grades are around the average)
MCAT:
Three Practice tests: 34, 35, 39
July 8th test date, still preparing using Kaplan/text books.
LORs:
Probably going to be another weak point as I wasn't a particularly stellar student. Can get better ones from the two gentlemen that own the company I work for (1 MD, 1 PhD), but I've been led to believe that most schools want professor letters more than anything.
ECs/Work:
I work in a clinical lab, researching and testing rare inherited metabolic diseases. The honchos are in Chicago right now presenting stuff at the AAN meeting.
Played Rugby, In a Fraternity, Intramural Referee, Freshman Orgs.
Currently volunteering in the ED of a local hospital (Grady Memorial for those of y'all in Atlanta).
Will be shadowing some docs as the months head towards summer.
So, what are my chances? Anyone? (Bueller?)
DMU
also, i'm sure my GPA/MCAT (3.3 cum, 2.98 sci, 25P mcat) rules me out of some schools, and it would nice to know which ones i should not be spending my time on.
DMU rejected me pre-secondary for a 2.984 science GPA. Over 3.0 is required.