Hello All,
I'm planning on applying for the 2012-13 cycle and just wanted some feedback before I send my application in. First, the stats...I graduated UC Berkeley with an overall 3.5 GPA and a 3.3 in science with an MCAT of 31 (10V, 11P, 10B).
As far as EC's, I have done my shair of shadowing physicians and even worked in a hospital briefly transporting patients from outpatient to inpatient care sites. I have done more of my EC's outside clinical work. I coached 6th grade basketball for two years, taught science classes at middle schools for a semester, and have been working with a state senator on health care policy for the past year.
Since I'm from CA and I haven't had any research experience, I know it'll be a challenge to get into some schools. I was just looking for feedback in 3 ways: chances now, areas of improvement, and suggestions moving forward. In regards to the last point, I was thinking about a one year masters program, but I wasn't sure if I needed to, or if I could get into a MD program without it?
Thank you guys very very much for your input!
I'm planning on applying for the 2012-13 cycle and just wanted some feedback before I send my application in. First, the stats...I graduated UC Berkeley with an overall 3.5 GPA and a 3.3 in science with an MCAT of 31 (10V, 11P, 10B).
As far as EC's, I have done my shair of shadowing physicians and even worked in a hospital briefly transporting patients from outpatient to inpatient care sites. I have done more of my EC's outside clinical work. I coached 6th grade basketball for two years, taught science classes at middle schools for a semester, and have been working with a state senator on health care policy for the past year.
Since I'm from CA and I haven't had any research experience, I know it'll be a challenge to get into some schools. I was just looking for feedback in 3 ways: chances now, areas of improvement, and suggestions moving forward. In regards to the last point, I was thinking about a one year masters program, but I wasn't sure if I needed to, or if I could get into a MD program without it?
Thank you guys very very much for your input!