AZ, cGPA 3.8 sGPA 4.0 MCAT 20/31

[frenchyn]

I know I posted few months back then, but application cycle is coming up and I just want to see if any of you have any other recommendations for me to improve my application.

Thank you very much for your time in advance.

Non-traditional
GPA: sGPA 4.0 cGPA 3.8
MCAT: 20 (5/7/9) 31 (8/9/14)
3 years work as RN
200 hours volunteer with Autism
40 hours medical mission to Honduras
40 hours observe surgeries and 80 hours shadowing DO/PA/NP
40 hours volunteer at a camp with children
40 hours volunteer at a food bank
40 hours research

I know this is a long list, but in order to improve my chance to get in, I have been saving money and starting to write secondaries

School lists:
MD

University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson
University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix
The Common Wealth Medical College, Pennsylvania
University of Louisville School of Medicine
New York Medical College NYMC
West Virginia University School of Medicine
Albany Medical College (private)

Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center

Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Virginia Common Wealth University School of Medicine
Eastern Virginia Medical School EMVS
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Drexel University College of Medicine
Frank H. Netter M.D. School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University
University of Kentucky
Wake Forest School of Medicine of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center North Carolina (Private)
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Loyola University Chicago Stritch school of Medicine (private)
Tuft University School of Medicine
Western Michigan University School of Medicine (Private)
Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
University of Vermont College of Medicine
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, New Jersey
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Missouri
Medical College of Wisconsin MCW
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Howard University College of Medicine
Creighton University school of Medicine
Temple University School of Medicine
DO
School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona - A.T. Still ATSU-SOMA
College of Osteopathic Medicine in Glendale,AZ AZCOM/MWU

Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine TUNCOM
Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine- California TUCOM CA
Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific CA (Western U/COMP)
Chicago college of osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University (CCOM/MWU) *
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine- Virginia Campus VCOM-VC
Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine FL NSU-COM
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine MSUCOM*
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic PCOM *
Kansas city University of Medicine and Bioscience KCUMB
Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine KCOM*
Des Moines University DMU-COM

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[Faha]

You could eliminate many OOS public schools since they give a strong preference to state residents. Delete Louisville, Kentucky, West Virginia, Cooper, University of Wisconsin. Otherwise your list is very good. You should be competitive for any DO school.

 

[gyngyn]

Delete:
Miami, Rochester, Dartmouth, Howard.

 

[Doug Underhill]

I thought the Kentucky schools were reasonably OOS-friendly. I agree with gyngyn, although Dartmouth might be interested in someone with RN experience. You definitely want to get rid of Howard, Cooper, and the University of Wisconsin.

 

[Vain Brother]

they're somewhat OOS friendly but to get in OOS your stats have to be above their medians

agree with gyngyn about dartmouth, unless you have some cool experiences/research outside of nursing i don't think the 20/31 MCATs are going to cut it there either

rest of the list looks solid

 

[gyngyn]

agree with gyngyn about dartmouth, unless you have some cool experiences/research outside of nursing i don't think the 20/31 MCATs are going to cut it there either

rest of the list looks solid

And they only have 89 total 1st year seats (including MD/PhD's)!

 

[Goro]

A realistic list (after doing your homework to rule out schools that average scores):

University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson
University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix
The Common Wealth Medical College, Pennsylvania
New York Medical College NYMC
West Virginia University School of Medicine
Albany Medical College (private)
Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Virginia Common Wealth University School of Medicine
Eastern Virginia Medical School EMVS
Drexel University College of Medicine
Frank H. Netter M.D. School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University
Wake Forest School of Medicine of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center North Carolina (Private)
Loyola University Chicago Stritch school of Medicine (private)
Tuft University School of Medicine
Western Michigan University School of Medicine (Private)
Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, New Jersey
University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Missouri
Medical College of Wisconsin MCW
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Creighton University school of Medicine
Temple University School of Medicine
BU
Jefferson
temple

School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona - A.T. Still ATSU-SOMA
College of Osteopathic Medicine in Glendale,AZ AZCOM/MWU
Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine TUNCOM
Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine- California TUCOM CA
Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific CA (Western U/COMP)
Chicago college of osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University (CCOM/MWU) *
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine- Virginia Campus VCOM-VC
Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine FL NSU-COM
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic PCOM *
Kansas city University of Medicine and Bioscience KCUMB
Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine KCOM*
Des Moines University DMU-COM
MUCOM
VCOM
RVU

 

[Vain Brother]

And they only have 89 total 1st year seats (including MD/PhD's)!

yeah...don't remind me

 

[frenchyn]

Yes, I have been emailing the schools and asking whether they will average the scores or take the highest one

So you think I should apply to Western Virginia, Cooper, Rochester, and Miami even though the above posters said delete it? Rationale?

How about George Washington and Georgetown? Is it because of the ridiculous amount of applicants?

Nobody has told me to take out Pen state. Why?

You think I have a chance at BU? I look at the school and my MCAT is only at average. Also, Jefferson averaged MCAT score.

Thank all for your response. I will take out Dartmouth, Howard and U of Wisconsin for sure.

Any other suggestions on EC will be highly appreciated

 

[deleted346323]

Ohio schools are pretty OOS friendly.

 

[frenchyn]

Ohio schools are pretty OOS friendly.

Really? Any specific one? Thanks

 

[deleted346323]

Cincinnati and OSU take a decent amount of OOS students. Toledo does too, but less.

 

[deleted346323]

Pick up an MSAR if you haven't already.

 

[frenchyn]

Pick up an MSAR if you haven't already.

I had MSAR...I am just curious because I have not seen many people recommend Ohio as OOS friendly. I will definitely check out the schools you mentioned. Thanks

 

[deleted346323]

UC's website says 30-40% OOS last four years. I think Ohio State is similar.