3.9 sGPA, 31 MCAT Schools?

[crosscountry123]

Hi Everyone,

So I just got my MCAT back and I got a 31 on it (VR 9, PS 11, BS 11). Its not as good as I was hoping for or what I was getting on my practice tests, so I'm kind of bummed about it to be honest.

I plan to apply during this upcoming cycle and I think the rest of my application is pretty solid. I am a senior at a top 50 school, have a 3.9 sGPA, 2 years of research experience in a faculty lab working on my own projects (did a couple of posters and a talk at a conference, but no publications), 6 months of full time experience working in the immunology dept at a major pharmaceutical company (poster), a ton of community service experience were I was able to eventually become founder/chairman for one of their largest fundraisers, about 150 hours volunteering at a hospital, and a few dozen hours shadowing physicians. I also obtained my EMT certification and am planning to either work as an EMT or continue to do research full time in the time between graduation and medical school. I am also expecting really good LOR from my PI, professors and physician.

I am planning to apply early and broadly to schools preferably in the North East. My top choice is UMass (Mass Resident), but I am worried about what other schools I should apply to because of my MCAT.

Schools: Albany, Quinnipiac, Dartmouth, George Washington, Georgetwon, Rush, New York Medical College, Rutgers, Stony Brook, Brown, Tufts, UConn, Maryland, UNC, Wake Forest, U of Rochester, Vermont,

I just got the MSAR online and have been looking through it, but I was wondering if you guys had any input on schools I should add to my list or suggestions.

Thanks for your help

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[NavyDoc23]

I think your list looks pretty good. You have a few reaches and many schools that are well within your range. If you have enough money, you could apply to some schools in PA, like Penn State, Temple, etc.

 

[crosscountry123]

Thanks NavyDoc23 for the input and added schools. I'll be sure to check them out.

Do you think my MCAT will severely effect my chances at UMass?

 

[crosscountry123]

Anyone out there?

 

[gyngyn]

Other than UNC (if OOS), Rutgers (if OOS), U Conn, Maryland, StonyBrook and Rochester, it's a good list.
Both of the George's get more than 13 applications..

 

[crosscountry123]

@gyngyn Thanks for the input, I'm still working on my list and I really appreciate it.

Do you think my MCAT being a 31 will effect my application to UMass or does my GPA make up for that?

 

[gyngyn]

@gyngyn Thanks for the input, I'm still working on my list and I really appreciate it.

Do you think my MCAT being a 31 will effect my application to UMass or does my GPA make up for that?

You are in range (though at the low end).

 

[Goro]

I suggest:

U MA
U VM
Rush
NYMC
Creighton
Albany
Rosy Franklin
Drexel
Temple
Loma Linda (but read their list of don'ts)
MCW
St. Louis U
Jefferson
Creighton
Tulane
Loyola
GWU
Georgetown
Tufts
U Miami
Wake Forest
EVMS
VCU
All new MD programs except Central MI, Va Tech and Hofstra
Any DO program . Start with UNECOM, PCOM, and the two NY schools.

 

[Willy38]

I would probably take brown off the list if I were you unless you have a very artistic background (something you would want to relate to RISD). I think they heavily favor their undergrads and have a small class already so they don't have too many spots for outsiders. I agree with @Goro 's list.