I'm going to be applying during 2015 for the 2016 cycle. I think I said that right, but anywho, if you have any advice, I'd love to hear it!
I am studying for the MCAT now (not the 2015) and will write it in Nov. I am aiming for a 30 because my GPA is slightly subpar 3.5 (basically for both cumulative and science), and I am hoping that will make up for it. I really want to go to UMMC very badly! I will be applying ED! Yay! UMMC is my first choice, and I know, don't put all my eggs in one basket... But I am still going to apply ED, but continue to prepare for sending out RD applications.
As of now, I am an out of state resident, but my undergrad is in MS. I will be graduating in Dec, so I will have a gap year. But, I am in the process of getting residency (already switched my license and everything). However, I lived in Jackson for a few years when I was younger, so maybe that will help too.
But yes, any advice would be ever so greatly appreciated and taken to heart!
My application, as of now, is lacking in EC's and shadowing, but I am going to devote my time after graduation to exploring the healthcare system!