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I have a 3.6 GPA but a 3.3 sGPA (with a 31 MCAT) and have 5 invites all at MD schools!
It honestly seems a lot easier to get into med shool these days both MD and DO. Must have something to do with all the schools being built and class sizes expanding. I remember a couple yeas ago, a 24 was on the low side for DO now 22 MCATS are being accepted no prob. Definitely one of the easier times in recent American history to become a doctor. Take advantage kids.
Strongly disagree. Look at stats for acceptances into MD schools and how they have changed over the last 10 years. A 3.5 GPA and 30 MCAT used to be a shoo-in for MD. This is certainly not the case anymore. It has become more competitive. Yes there are some new DO schools with lower stats but MD schools and the well established DO schools have only become more competitive.
I am so curious about this. It feels odd that people that would have made great doctors and would have been competitive 5-10 years ago are now having the door shut on them....?
I mean I get naturally mankind attempts to progress over time, but I mean thats a pretty short time frame to transition from someone being an awesome applicant to a poor one.
Is this also happening with the USMLE?
3.5 cGPA/ 3.3 sGPA, MCAT 39R (p14, b13, v12)
ii at Albany, CCOM and Western University of the Health Sciences Lebanon. Fingers crossed for more! Good luck everyone! They need us long shots, since we're hungrier than everyone else!
I appreciate the optimism, and I'm trying to stay optimistic myself, but I'm a reapplicant. A strong stat doesn't necessarily balance out a weaker one.That 39 MCAT makes you much more than a "long shot" . Wouldn't be surprised if you get much more interest!
~3.3 sci/3.4 cum 29-31 MCAT, accepted at a US MD school (Considered low tier, but I'll still be a doc!). Also have 4 interviews coming up.
Don't lose hope
(And no, I won't list the schools before someone asks).
uGPA: 3.22, cGPA: 3.1 (both of these numbers also include some post-bacc work), MCAT: 41, 15 MD II, 3 MD acecptances so far. it IS possible. best of luck to everyone applying!
lazywindmill, would you mind telling me where you interviewed/accepted. I have similar stats-- 0 interviews
I've interviewed at a range of schools, and have a few more coming up. A top-10, Several top-25's, and the rest in the mid to low range. I have been accepted to a top-20 so far. VERY excited about. especially after coming in so far behind.
I'm really sorry to hear that about your cycle. Hopefully this helps. When did you submit/when were you complete?
Also I submitted AMCAS day 1, transcripts got a little screwed but all sec complete by late aug/early sept. I would like some names if you don't mind.I've interviewed at a range of schools, and have a few more coming up. A top-10, Several top-25's, and the rest in the mid to low range. I have been accepted to a top-20 so far. VERY excited about. especially after coming in so far behind.
I'm really sorry to hear that about your cycle. Hopefully this helps. When did you submit/when were you complete?
all sec complete by late aug/early sept
Thanks , out of these I just applied to Tulane, rejected pre interviewI did some classes with a post-bacc. Names include Vandy, Emory (accepted), Loyola (accepted), Commonwealth (accepted), Tulane, Case, etc.
Secondaries complete by late August is not considered particularly "early" regardless of your AMCAS submission date since many students were complete mid-July. I think that if you were not complete at some schools until September, you are still in the normal waiting period.
Also, asI did some classes with a post-bacc. Names include Vandy, Emory (accepted), Loyola (accepted), Commonwealth (accepted), Tulane, Case, etc.
Could be a personal statement issue? Did you apply broadly?
3.3 cGPA/3.1 sGPA/31 MCAT
4 DO interviews, attended 2, got accepted to both
1 MD interview, 1 acceptance and will be matriculating!
Yup. Those GPAs were after 3 semesters of post-bacc work. Before my post-bacc, I actually had a 3.2 cumulative and a science gpa under 3.0...My stats are very similar, did you have to do a post-bacc?
3.0 cGPA / 3.1 sGPA / 31N
2 DO interviews, 1 MD interview
MD and DO acceptance
I did both a informal post-bacc (3.86) and SMP (3.96). However, I am a re-applicant and applied kinda late (complete mid-late September). A little upset that I didn't receive any other MD interviews, but ahhh well!
Thanks , out of these I just applied to Tulane, rejected pre interview
Why are you praising God? It was your hard work and tenacity that led you to success.3.3 overall; <3.0 science; >3.7 grad school
<33 MCAT (2nd time)
10 II (MD programs); 4 acceptances (praise God!) and 1 waitlist
URM
miracles happen! will take some patience and perseverance
Why are you praising God? It was your hard work and tenacity that led you to success.
Why are you praising God? It was your hard work and tenacity that led you to success.
Great!3.3 overall; <3.0 science; >3.7 grad school
<33 MCAT (2nd time)
10 II (MD programs); 4 acceptances (praise God!) and 1 waitlist
URM
miracles happen! will take some patience and perseverance
II = Interview InviteGreat!
Can someone tell me what II means? Interview?
bump - any updates for the 2015 cycle?
(details that would be nice to know - mcat score/range, and for MD II whether is state school)