28 MCAT, 3.41 cGPA, 3.05 sGPA

[CooIBreeze]

-sGPA: 3.05
-cGPA: 3.41
-MCAT: 28 (9/10/9) V/P/B
-550 clinical volunteer hours
-200 paid clinical hours
-150 hrs of shadowing - emergency medicine, immunology, internal medicine
-Employment held for 6 years at same place throughout high school and undergrad.
-Strong LORs and personal statement.
-NC resident

I am applying to the following:
Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine, NC
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Carolinas Campus, SC
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine -Virginia Campus, VA
Georgia Campus - Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, GA
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Bradenton Campus, FL
Lincoln Memorial University - DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, TN
Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, FL
University of Pikeville-Kentucky, College of Osteopathic Medicine, KY
William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine, MS

**LECOM-B and NOVA are my top two choices if possible.

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[Goro]

My only worry is the low sGPA, but sometimes you just have to take it on the chin. I'll bet you'll get a number of acceptances all the same. Suggest adding PCOM, since it's not too far away.

-sGPA: 3.05
-cGPA: 3.41
-MCAT: 28 (9/10/9) V/P/B
-550 clinical volunteer hours
-200 paid clinical hours
-150 hrs of shadowing - emergency medicine, immunology, internal medicine
-Employment held for 6 years at same place throughout high school and undergrad.
-Strong LORs and personal statement.
-NC resident

I am applying to the following:
Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine, NC
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Carolinas Campus, SC
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine -Virginia Campus, VA
Georgia Campus - Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, GA
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Bradenton Campus, FL
Lincoln Memorial University - DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, TN
Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, FL
University of Pikeville-Kentucky, College of Osteopathic Medicine, KY
William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine, MS

**LECOM-B and NOVA are my top two choices if possible.

 

[Temperature101]

NOVA really likes good MCAT scores like yours so that should help. I believe you'll get interviews.

I don't understand why Nova is so mcat 'obsessed'...It is my top choice and I cant break 29+ in my practice test so far...

 

[CooIBreeze]

I don't understand why Nova is so mcat 'obsessed'...It is my top choice and I cant break 29+ in my practice test so far...

I don't understand it anymore than you do. I was initially worried that my mcat would be too low, but I am relieved that it should suffice. I hope all goes well with your mcat; just keep practicing and try to relax and you will do fine.

 

[TriagePreMed]

You'll be fine. It might be a good idea to sign up for a few retakes and put them as planned in your application, so if they ask you in an interview, they see you're doing something about it.

 

[CooIBreeze]

You'll be fine. It might be a good idea to sign up for a few retakes and put them as planned in your application, so if they ask you in an interview, they see you're doing something about it.

Thanks for the feedback, I was wondering earlier this year if I should retake a class or two, but I decided to just take a couple of higher level science courses instead. I'm hoping that it shows I am still trying to improve.