MD & DO 28 MCAT, 3.7cGPA Please Advise

[Lukasz337]

Hey All,

I received my MCAT score today and I can't say I'm too thrilled with it. Here's my situation:

• 28 MCAT (10/8/10) I was averaging 31 until a week before the exam when I began to fluctuate ridiculously.
• 3.68 cGPA, 3.47sGPA

Some background:

• Bio Major
• Anthro Minor and Sculpture Minor (yes I know these are irrelevant for the most part)
• 50 hours volunteering at a hospital + observing surgeries
• 50 hours shadowing DO
• Leadership position in my fraternity for a year (member for 3+)
• Held two jobs during the school year and one during the summer

As far as applying, I am looking primarily into DO schools, I applied to some MDs (SUNYs because I am from NY and some low-tiers just to give it a shot). My main concern is whether or not I have a competitive chance at DO schools. I know a 28 isn't terrible, but it isn't great either.

Here is my DO list:

• CCOM
• VCOM
• LECOM
• NSUCOM
• NYITCOM
• OUHCOM
• PCOM
• Rowan
• Touro
• Western U

Thanks in advance

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[Lukasz337]

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[user3]

Hey All,

I received my MCAT score today and I can't say I'm too thrilled with it. Here's my situation:

• 28 MCAT (10/8/10) I was averaging 31 until a week before the exam when I began to fluctuate ridiculously.
• 3.68 cGPA, 3.47sGPA

Some background:

• Bio Major
• Anthro Minor and Sculpture Minor (yes I know these are irrelevant for the most part)
• 50 hours volunteering at a hospital + observing surgeries
• 50 hours shadowing DO
• Leadership position in my fraternity for a year (member for 3+)
• Held two jobs during the school year and one during the summer

As far as applying, I am looking primarily into DO schools, I applied to some MDs (SUNYs because I am from NY and some low-tiers just to give it a shot). My main concern is whether or not I have a competitive chance at DO schools. I know a 28 isn't terrible, but it isn't great either.

Here is my DO list:

• CCOM
• VCOM
• LECOM
• NSUCOM
• NYITCOM
• OUHCOM
• PCOM
• Rowan
• Touro
• Western U

Thanks in advance

Chances excellent. Would replace OU-HCOM (too regional) with Marian.

For MD however, your EC's look thin and a 28/3.47 is low. I would only try your state schools.

 

[Lukasz337]

Thanks user3, it's a relief to hear that. I know that DOs are becoming more and more competitive each year and I was worried