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Hey, I finished my 3rd year at the University of Cincinnati and here's how I've done
Residency: Ohio
Major: Psychology B.S.
Cumulative GPA: 3.60
Science GPA: 3.45
MCAT 27 (10 BS, 8 PS, 9 VR)
EC's: I've been working in an experimental psychology lab at UC since freshman year and started working in a sensory biology lab at UC as well back in January. I have also been a volunteer tutor in Cincinnati Public Schools since freshman year.
A few things I'm wondering:
1) I only started studying 2 weeks prior to my MCAT so I'm fairly confident I can bump the score up at least a couple points and am wondering whether it's better to retake it sooner so I can start applying sooner (1 month from now with dedicated studying) or take a little longer to study (2-ish months?) and hopefully get a bigger score increase?
2) I realize my EC's in health related fields is lacking, so would starting to shadow/volunteer now be enough to help or would I need a full gap year?
3)What are my chances looking like and which schools can I realistically look into (if any)? I'd prefer a school in a city bigger than Cincinnati and not in the midwest but I realize I'm not in a position to be picky so any school will suit me fine (not really interested in DO though).
4) I'm more interested in research than patient care. Yes, I know I'm not the most competitive MD/Ph.D candidate, but I can still get a Ph.D after MD (IF I get into an MD program) right?
Thanks for your input!
Residency: Ohio
Major: Psychology B.S.
Cumulative GPA: 3.60
Science GPA: 3.45
MCAT 27 (10 BS, 8 PS, 9 VR)
EC's: I've been working in an experimental psychology lab at UC since freshman year and started working in a sensory biology lab at UC as well back in January. I have also been a volunteer tutor in Cincinnati Public Schools since freshman year.
A few things I'm wondering:
1) I only started studying 2 weeks prior to my MCAT so I'm fairly confident I can bump the score up at least a couple points and am wondering whether it's better to retake it sooner so I can start applying sooner (1 month from now with dedicated studying) or take a little longer to study (2-ish months?) and hopefully get a bigger score increase?
2) I realize my EC's in health related fields is lacking, so would starting to shadow/volunteer now be enough to help or would I need a full gap year?
3)What are my chances looking like and which schools can I realistically look into (if any)? I'd prefer a school in a city bigger than Cincinnati and not in the midwest but I realize I'm not in a position to be picky so any school will suit me fine (not really interested in DO though).
4) I'm more interested in research than patient care. Yes, I know I'm not the most competitive MD/Ph.D candidate, but I can still get a Ph.D after MD (IF I get into an MD program) right?
Thanks for your input!