Hey everyone!
Had NO clue this forum existed lol. Love the support here! See some familiar faces from Reddit lol. Will the 2019-2020 cycle thread be posted soon or will it remain here? I know I'm probably early but I really want some perspective from the URM fam early especially if you were successful during the 2018-2019 (CONGRATS, PROUD OF YOU ALL!) or currently a med student on my chances/schools to include (already prepared a list)/minimum MCAT to shoot for realistically speaking because it will impact my overall trajectory. I'll provide as much context as I can for perspective (THANKS IN ADVANCE):
*Black Female, 22
GPA (cGPA/sGPA): 3.89/3.86
Major: Microbiology
CC GPA: 3.90
MCAT: Testing in May (
So help me God, been a struggle preparing for it thus far smh)
Nontraditional: YES IN EVERY ASPECT OF THE WORD (cc transfer, liberal arts background, graduated a semester late, etc...)
Research: None aside from liberal arts/humanities-based research and school-based micro bio projects
Healthcare Experience: Volunteer health advocate at charity medical clinic targeting inner-city underserved populations, geriatric healthcare intern/volunteer, doctor shadowing
Aspirations in Medicine: I'm open but really interested in primary care (underserved/rural/minority communities)
Med School Qualities: Mostly patient-oriented since I lack science research, URM-friendly, DACA-friendly, and hopefully places that offer great scholarships (prefer schools I'm best suited for over prestige/ivy league)
Interesting Facts: afro-indigenous, writer, music enthusiast
*Won't be working w/ my pre-med committee (discriminated against by the director
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