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As others have said, I recommend Hofstra and USC for high MCAT.
As others have said, I recommend Hofstra and USC for high MCAT.
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A 519 is equivalent to a 37...not a 393.2 cGPA, 3.0 sGPA, 519 (39) MCAT
Is there a nails-biting emoji?
Yeah, with a GPA like that 3.6 there's no point in even applying, really.Think I might qualify for this thread: 3.63cgpa/3.39sgpa/522 MCAT. Definitely tough to make a school list for.....and even tougher to find consistent advice!
Basically fodder for the Carib cannon.Yeah, with a GPA like that 3.6 there's no point in even applying, really.
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Hahaaha but that sgpa broBasically fodder for the Carib cannon.
Hahaaha but that sgpa bro
Still stop. You're doing that fishing thing where you post about how screwed you are so everyone will gush over you and tell you how set you are and how awesome your stats are. Even if you don't mean to or admit it to yourself, that's what's going on. I get that people can be nervous before applying, but if you want reassurance, make a WAMC thread or something.Seriously, that leaves you <10th percentile for sgpa at virtually every school with an mcat 10th-90th percentile range of 30-40. MSAR man. Look it up.
Seriously, that leaves you <10th percentile for sgpa at virtually every school with an mcat 10th-90th percentile range of 30-40. MSAR man. Look it up.
Still stop. You're doing that fishing thing where you post about how screwed you are so everyone will gush over you and tell you how set you are and how awesome your stats are. Even if you don't mean to or admit it to yourself, that's what's going on. I get that people can be nervous before applying, but if you want reassurance, make a WAMC thread or something.
That's not really my style, I already know I kicked a$$ and don't need people to tell me. The reason I posted on here was because of my interest in how people construct their school lists with somewhat discordant stats or a non-trad background. My WAMC post yielded some good info, but like I said before, consistent advice is hard to come by.
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I'm not going to argue with you, as you're clearly convinced you're right. You just keep on telling yourself that your info about how to apply with a 3.6/522 is helpful or remotely relevant to those with actual low gpas.3.39 sgpa falls at 10th percentile for MANY schools. My chances of admission are great, I'm aware of that! It's more about saying "hey, these are schools that accepted me with stats/background similar to yours". Info sharing makes sense bro!
She also wasn't low GPA, CA doesn't change that. And I say this as a recent low GPA high MCAT CA applicant who will be starting med school in a few weeks.Hey well I saw @ElanaSilogram 's post above (similar to mine, although her sgpa is better) and thought it was helpful. May even throw an app to Hofstra bc of it. Are you pre-med?
She also wasn't low GPA, CA doesn't change that. And I say this as a recent low GPA high MCAT CA applicant who will be starting med school in a few weeks.
Sorry, but these sorts of take overs of low stats threads by those with decent stats are very common, but also pretty discouraging for someone looking for actual low gpa advice. When you're looking for advice on a tough app, it's not really helpful to hear someone with far better odds than you talking about how screwed they are or describing their strategy (which probably won't help you since your situation is so different). I spent the past 3-4 YEARS sifting through every low GPA or stats thread that came up (or was in the archives) and processed all of that, plus plenty of other sources, until I felt I could realistically overcome the 3.1x GPA I graduated with, and it worked. But in the process, I watched pretty much every single one devolve into a thread about "barely borderline" stats instead of actual lows, and it gets frustrating. Sorry if that came out too harshly on you, but know that it comes not from ignorance of the MSAR, but rather firsthand knowledge of what it means to actually apply as a low GPA applicant. You are lucky enough not to fall within that category, not really. And that's a GREAT thing, go conquer! But your situation is just not analogous to someone with an actual GPA <3.3.
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@mehc012 no problem! Didn't mean to interrupt. Congrats and enjoy Case!
How are secondaries going for everyone?
How many of your decided to address the low GPA in secondaries? I decided against it but I'm not sure if I'm making the right choice. Really hoping my upward trend and MCAT will speak for itself.
My theory on low gpa high mcat is it behaves kinda like a shot gun distribution ... many seemingly random hits (IIs) all over the board. At least that was my experience. Good luck everyone, and to the idiot above complaining about his 522...ummm...f off...
Reading these boards and looking at the stats, I don't see a lot of support for this theory.My theory on low GPA/high MCAT applicants is they'll get good love from WashU, Penn, Pritzker and NYU if their ECs are also strong. Oh and upward GPA trend matters a lot.
This is in contrast to high GPA/low MCAT applicants, who will likely get wiped out by MD schools unless there's something amazing about them.
Schools use yield protection based on 90th percentile MCATs and not 90th percentile GPAs for a reason.
Reading these boards and looking at the stats, I don't see a lot of support for this theory.
Sent from my phone, sorry for any typos or brevity.
My theory on low GPA/high MCAT applicants is they'll get good love from WashU, Penn, Pritzker and NYU if their ECs are also strong. Oh and upward GPA trend matters a lot.
This is in contrast to high GPA/low MCAT applicants, who will likely get wiped out by MD schools unless there's something amazing about them.
Schools use yield protection based on 90th percentile MCATs and not 90th percentile GPAs for a reason.
Reading these boards and looking at the stats, I don't see a lot of support for this theory.
Sent from my phone, sorry for any typos or brevity.
My theory on low gpa high mcat is it behaves kinda like a shot gun distribution ... many seemingly random hits (IIs) all over the board. At least that was my experience. Good luck everyone, and to the idiot above complaining about his 522...ummm...f off...
My theory on low gpa high mcat is it behaves kinda like a shot gun distribution ... many seemingly random hits (IIs) all over the board. At least that was my experience. Good luck everyone, and to the idiot above complaining about his 522...ummm...f off...
God, if I'm an idiot and got a 522 I hate to think what that makes you.
Glad I finally found a home base for this thing. How big of an issue do you guys think it is that people get rejected because schools think the applicant can actually do better due to their high MCAT. Seems like a super complicated issue to deal with, but I'm not convinced of how real it is.
Glad I finally found a home base for this thing. How big of an issue do you guys think it is that people get rejected because schools think the applicant can actually do better due to their high MCAT. Seems like a super complicated issue to deal with, but I'm not convinced of how real it is.
Personally I do not believe this is a particularly serious issue, unless you apply to a school where you don't fit the mission at all. Nonetheless, I do think us high MCAT / low gpa types need to apply a bit more broadly than someone with a more balanced LizzyM.
Reapplicant checking in here. 3.34 cGPA, 3.87 sGPA (from my post-bacc), 520 MCAT. Applied to 25 schools last cycle (probably too top-heavy though) and got only one interview, which turned into a WL.
Second time's the charm, right? Right? Hahahahahaha... ha... *sob*
You don't have a particularly low GPA, and you have a high MCAT. Apply early and broadly, have reasonable essays and interview responses. You're good.This thread is where I need to be! I'm a 3.55 cgpa/3.4 sgpa African American female with a 520 MCAT. I was told by some people that I had my pick of the litter in terms of medical schools (including top 10) based on my MCAT, but I'm still pretty wary because of my low GPA. Anyone willing to provide perspective on this? Brutal honesty is super appreciated so that I apply wisely!
That is fascinating. I screened for 10th percentile GPA cutoffs within a 10%. If i was above I applied. I just assumed below the 10th percentile would mean not likely.I thought this was a ludicrous idea until I saw how this app cycle actually shook out. The distribution pattern of IIs was very interesting, at least in my case. I heard primarily from schools where my LizzyM fit theirs, not either one of my stats. Schools where my GPA fit and my MCAT was well out of range, didn't send me IIs, while schools where I was notably below the GPA range but equally notably above the MCAT range sent me several. I didn't get much love from the high-stats schools, either, but then I also did not apply to the known MCAT-seekers because their mission doesn't tend to fit with my goals. Were I to do this cycle again (though I ended up pretty much exactly where I wanted to be) I would focus more on that middle range and less on the gpa matches.
I have no idea what SDN tool you mean, and I've been on here a while. MSAR.That is fascinating. I screened for 10th percentile GPA cutoffs within a 10%. If i was above I applied. I just assumed below the 10th percentile would mean not likely.
So far however, I have had one I from a school where my MCAT is one SD above their mean, probably closer to two SDs above their mean. But it was a great fit mission wise. The interviewer basically said you have a great MCAT I know you are going to get some love from x school that is super competitive.
Also are you calculating LizzyM based on the SDN tool or the MSAR median acceptance? Because there is a two point lizzyM swing between acceptance vs matriculants.
There is an Sdn school selector. It spits out schools with LizzyM gpa and mcat info based on acceptances.I have no idea what SDN tool you mean, and I've been on here a while. MSAR.
I've never heard of anyone using that. At any rate, you've got a high MCAT, mid-range gpa so you're fine. Good luck on the cycle!There is an Sdn school selector. It spits out schools with LizzyM gpa and mcat info based on acceptances.
How many LizzyM point differences should we be aiming for ?I thought this was a ludicrous idea until I saw how this app cycle actually shook out. The distribution pattern of IIs was very interesting, at least in my case. I heard primarily from schools where my LizzyM fit theirs, not either one of my stats. Schools where my GPA fit and my MCAT was well out of range, didn't send me IIs, while schools where I was notably below the GPA range but equally notably above the MCAT range sent me several. I didn't get much love from the high-stats schools, either, but then I also did not apply to the known MCAT-seekers because their mission doesn't tend to fit with my goals. Were I to do this cycle again (though I ended up pretty much exactly where I wanted to be) I would focus more on that middle range and less on the gpa matches.
FWIW, I applied with a high MCAT and low GPA and my results are pretty consistent with @The Knife & Gun Club so far. IIs at a wide range of schools including the typical "low tier" ones, some random state schools, and some school's SDN would have laughed at me for applying to.
In terms of yield protection did you just get straight rejected early or placed on hold?I thought this was a ludicrous idea until I saw how this app cycle actually shook out. The distribution pattern of IIs was very interesting, at least in my case. I heard primarily from schools where my LizzyM fit theirs, not either one of my stats. Schools where my GPA fit and my MCAT was well out of range, didn't send me IIs, while schools where I was notably below the GPA range but equally notably above the MCAT range sent me several. I didn't get much love from the high-stats schools, either, but then I also did not apply to the known MCAT-seekers because their mission doesn't tend to fit with my goals. Were I to do this cycle again (though I ended up pretty much exactly where I wanted to be) I would focus more on that middle range and less on the gpa matches.
Very few straight rejections, just a lot of extra waiting at every stage of the process.In terms of yield protection did you just get straight rejected early or placed on hold?
In CA, the "IS advantage" is overshadowed by 6,520 IS applicants and only two (small) schools with a professed preference for IS applicants. Other states are different.
UCR and UCD.Which are the two schools that prefer IS?
I'm applying right now with a 3.52 cgpa and a 3.5 sgpa and a 520 MCAT. I applied all over the board as well. I've gotten 5 invites (2 of my state schools, one OOS public school, one low tier private school and one top 20 private school) and have gotten rejections from 3 schools (2 mid tier private schools, one OOS public school). The discrepancy was asked about in one of my interviews and I just said something about life getting in the way and having a bad couple of semesters. I kind of regret not taking time off to work on my GPA and at least have this semester's grades factored in, but the process has been going well so far so I can't complain too much.
Got asked for the first time about the discrepancy between my GPA and MCAT score in an interview today!
Although he clarified that it wasn't in a doubting me way, more just curious if something changed.