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Just got my MCAT score today and its around my average for the practice exams. It was not shocking but it didn't make me happy. I'll give you the break down of my application, at least the pieces of it, I haven't fully developed my application yet.
Academics
UCSC Molecular Cellular and Developmental Biology Major
cGPA 3.4 (Currently in my last year, could change but not by much)
sGPA 3.3 (Could change but not by much)
Strong upward trend upon transfer to UCSC, was at Community College for awhile (Family Issues)
MCAT score 507 PS:127 VR:127 BS:127 Psych:126
Extracurriculars
Shadowed family physician as well as cardiologist at a private practice and UC Davis.
1 publication under my belt, a 2nd hopefully soon.
Volunteered in Afghanistan for foundation that helped the impoverished there gain access to local health services as well as other basic necessities.
Worked in Vietnam for foundation that rebuilt homes and replanted forest for local communities in former minefields
That's the gist of my application, there is probably some more detail I am omitting but i think these are my strongest points. My main concerns are my academics, should I take a post Bach? Retake the MCAT? (Oh dear god please no). I am heavily invested in going to an MD school as opposed to DO, so any advice on which schools to apply/ what course to take after my graduation will be much appreciated! Also on another note I read that there are lower tiered MD schools, but that is a term that makes no sense to me. All MD schools are quality competitive schools to get into. Is there a list of these schools somewhere I can find?
Academics
UCSC Molecular Cellular and Developmental Biology Major
cGPA 3.4 (Currently in my last year, could change but not by much)
sGPA 3.3 (Could change but not by much)
Strong upward trend upon transfer to UCSC, was at Community College for awhile (Family Issues)
MCAT score 507 PS:127 VR:127 BS:127 Psych:126
Extracurriculars
Shadowed family physician as well as cardiologist at a private practice and UC Davis.
1 publication under my belt, a 2nd hopefully soon.
Volunteered in Afghanistan for foundation that helped the impoverished there gain access to local health services as well as other basic necessities.
Worked in Vietnam for foundation that rebuilt homes and replanted forest for local communities in former minefields
That's the gist of my application, there is probably some more detail I am omitting but i think these are my strongest points. My main concerns are my academics, should I take a post Bach? Retake the MCAT? (Oh dear god please no). I am heavily invested in going to an MD school as opposed to DO, so any advice on which schools to apply/ what course to take after my graduation will be much appreciated! Also on another note I read that there are lower tiered MD schools, but that is a term that makes no sense to me. All MD schools are quality competitive schools to get into. Is there a list of these schools somewhere I can find?
