MD & DO 504, 3.6 nontrad applicant

[daddyborch]

Hi!

I just got my score back (504) and I’m a bit disappointed. I was hoping for 508-510. I am working on revisiting my school list given my score.

My non-traditional background includes a MHA degree w/ 3 years working in hospital management, >1000 hours hospital volunteering, full time volunteer work in SE Asia for 4 months (like Americorps) & now I am running a medical NGO & orphanage in East Africa.

My question is - with my less than ideal score of 504, do I still have a decent shot at a quality MD program (in-state in Iowa & Minnesota) given my non-traditional path & resume? Or should I study hard and retake with a 2023 target matriculation? I will also be applying DO but would prefer MD.

I know a lot depends on LORs/personal statement/interviews but I was just interested in getting an opinion on what type/level of schools I should be applying to this cycle.

thank you!

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[Faha]

You are competitive for almost all DO schools with your stats. You could try any of these:
DMU-COM
ATSU-KCOM
KCU-COM
MU-COM
CCOM
AZCOM
TUNCOM
PCOM (all schools)
LECOM (all schools)
UNECOM
VCOM (all schools except Monroe)
CUSOM
ACOM
For MD schools I suggest:
Your state public MD schools
Loyola
Rosalind Franklin
Rush
Medical College Wisconsin
Wayne State
Oakland Beaumont
St. Louis
Creighton
TCU-UNT
NOVA MD
George Washington
Georgetown
Drexel
Temple
Seton Hall
New York Medical College
Albany
Vermont
Quinnipiac

 

[Banco]

The MCAT does limit you for MD. Your very unique background and accomplishments however are a huge plus. I would look into the list Faha gave. Otherwise an MCAT retake with 510+ is probably the best option.