DO 3.3 sGPA, 3.43 cGPA

[omgitsbre]

sGPA - 3.31
cGPA - 3.43
MCAT - old score of 27, retaking new MCAT in July
50 hours shadowing Cardiothoracic Surgery
50 hours volunteering in hospital
100+ hours non- clinical volunteering (tutoring, leadership, etc)

I just wanted to know what my chances are. I am about to submit my application soon...I want to know if I have a shot this cycle or if I should wait till next cycle. Any suggestions are welcome.

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[ProudMD]

Your stats are competitive for most DO schools. Absolutely no need to take the new MCAT unless you also want to apply to MD schools.

@Goro

 

[Goro]

100% agree!

Your stats are competitive for most DO schools. Absolutely no need to take the new MCAT unless you also want to apply to MD schools.

@Goro

 

[Grace184]

Yes don't do it, it will probably /may go down. Stick with 27. What is the breakdown btw the sections? Anything less than 8 per section?

 

[DoctorSynthesis]

sGPA - 3.31
cGPA - 3.43
MCAT - old score of 27, retaking new MCAT in July
50 hours shadowing Cardiothoracic Surgery
50 hours volunteering in hospital
100+ hours non- clinical volunteering (tutoring, leadership, etc)

I just wanted to know what my chances are. I am about to submit my application soon...I want to know if I have a shot this cycle or if I should wait till next cycle. Any suggestions are welcome.

If Ops score is expired than a retake is obviously necessary

 

[omgitsbre]

The score isn't expired, but I took it twice and got a 27. That's why I was thinking of taking it in 2015.

 

[GrapesofRath]

The score isn't expired, but I took it twice and got a 27. That's why I was thinking of taking it in 2015.

For DO purposes there is absolutely no need.

 

[ProudMD]

The score isn't expired, but I took it twice and got a 27. That's why I was thinking of taking it in 2015.

If you took the exam twice and got the same score both times, then the chance of you doing significantly better on a third attempt (and a NEW MCAT) isn't very high.

Like what everyone on this thread is saying - absolutely no need to take the new MCAT.

 

[GrapesofRath]

The OP as is currently is in pretty good position to get a DO acceptance with a solid application and well thought out list.

Want to know how to starting putting that at risk? Re-take the MCAT for a third time, albeit a new one where considering all that a strong case could be made the odds are in favor of you doing worse than 27 not doing better. Say you end up with the equivalent of a 24. A 27-27-24? Now that will start making things a bit more interesting for your DO chances.

Bottom line the tempting theory that if I just study more I know I'll do better doesn't just usually lead to pre-meds wasting tons of time and money, in your case it can risk damaging what is as of now a fine DO application.