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JDMcNugent

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So, I will be a re-applicant this coming June and here is where I am for this current cycle: Applied in September with a 2.89 cGPA, 3.30 sGPA, 27 MCAT (9/9/9). I applied to the following schools: ACOM -interviewed in January, Waitlisted, CCOM-Rejected post secondary, DMU-Rejected post secondary, VCOM VC-Rejected pre secondary, MUCOM-Rejected pre secondary, OUHCOM-Silence post secondary (not a shock), PNWU-Rejected pre secondary, Touro NY-Silence post secondary, Touro CA-Silence post secondary, UNECOM-Rejected post secondary, Western Lebanon-Rejected pre secondary.

I spoke with PNWU and Western who said that my misdemeanors were a BIG issue. Not because I have them but because I failed to address what I learned from them and simply stated the details of the charges. I have to assume that most of the schools I applied to also viewed this in a negative light and obviously, my cGPA is an issue and sGPA is a little on the low side.

After re-takes are over in May (assuming all A's), here is where I will be sitting: 3.05cGPA, 3.49 sGPA, same MCAT as above. Assuming I get A's in re-takes, then my last 54 credit hours will be a 3.68. I will also be gutting my entire application and PS and start from scratch so I am not duplicating anything when I apply in June. I will also be attending KCUMB's 1 year MS in biomedical science program this coming fall, unless I get accepted to Touro-CA MHS program that has roughly a 100% acceptance rate for students getting into the COM.

Here are my extras:
-3 years full time employment as a behavioral tech in a mental health facility/hospital--> ~7500 hours
-Currently work in insurance full time for the past 2 years (not ideal but pays the bills)
-58 hours physician shadowing- 54 of which are DO shadowing and have my LOR from a DO
-2 years as a council member for my undergrads programming council
-Big brother/big sister mentor-15 hours
-Volunteered at a homeless shelter-50 hours
-Currently volunteer for meals on wheels
-Have some other stuff but not really as important as the ones I listed above

Finally, here is my list of schools that I would like to apply to: ATSU-SOMA, AZCOM, DMU, PCOM-GA, PCOM, KCUMB (since I will be doing a bridge program here), Marian, PNWU, Touro NY & CA, VCOM-CC & VC, Western-Lebanon, UNECOM, Nova, RVU, & Rowan.

I realize a handful of these are reaches but let me know your thoughts. Thanks!

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Once you get your retakes done and get that sGPA > 3.0, you'll be in a much more competitive spot. Apply broadly. And own the misdemeanors.

So, I will be a re-applicant this coming June and here is where I am for this current cycle: Applied in September with a 2.89 cGPA, 3.30 sGPA, 27 MCAT (9/9/9). I applied to the following schools: ACOM -interviewed in January, Waitlisted, CCOM-Rejected post secondary, DMU-Rejected post secondary, VCOM VC-Rejected pre secondary, MUCOM-Rejected pre secondary, OUHCOM-Silence post secondary (not a shock), PNWU-Rejected pre secondary, Touro NY-Silence post secondary, Touro CA-Silence post secondary, UNECOM-Rejected post secondary, Western Lebanon-Rejected pre secondary.

I spoke with PNWU and Western who said that my misdemeanors were a BIG issue. Not because I have them but because I failed to address what I learned from them and simply stated the details of the charges. I have to assume that most of the schools I applied to also viewed this in a negative light and obviously, my cGPA is an issue and sGPA is a little on the low side.

After re-takes are over in May (assuming all A's), here is where I will be sitting: 3.05cGPA, 3.49 sGPA, same MCAT as above. Assuming I get A's in re-takes, then my last 54 credit hours will be a 3.68. I will also be gutting my entire application and PS and start from scratch so I am not duplicating anything when I apply in June. I will also be attending KCUMB's 1 year MS in biomedical science program this coming fall, unless I get accepted to Touro-CA MHS program that has roughly a 100% acceptance rate for students getting into the COM.

Here are my extras:
-3 years full time employment as a behavioral tech in a mental health facility/hospital--> ~7500 hours
-Currently work in insurance full time for the past 2 years (not ideal but pays the bills)
-58 hours physician shadowing- 54 of which are DO shadowing and have my LOR from a DO
-2 years as a council member for my undergrads programming council
-Big brother/big sister mentor-15 hours
-Volunteered at a homeless shelter-50 hours
-Currently volunteer for meals on wheels
-Have some other stuff but not really as important as the ones I listed above

Finally, here is my list of schools that I would like to apply to: ATSU-SOMA, AZCOM, DMU, PCOM-GA, PCOM, KCUMB (since I will be doing a bridge program here), Marian, PNWU, Touro NY & CA, VCOM-CC & VC, Western-Lebanon, UNECOM, Nova, RVU, & Rowan.

I realize a handful of these are reaches but let me know your thoughts. Thanks!
 
Once you get your retakes done and get that sGPA > 3.0, you'll be in a much more competitive spot. Apply broadly. And own the misdemeanors.
Thanks for the reply. My re-takes should land me a shade below a 3.5 sGPA but my cGPA will barely be above a 3.0 which is still worrisome. I am going to throw in a couple of more schools that aren't as big of a reach.
 
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So, I will be a re-applicant this coming June and here is where I am for this current cycle: Applied in September with a 2.89 cGPA, 3.30 sGPA, 27 MCAT (9/9/9). I applied to the following schools: ACOM -interviewed in January, Waitlisted, CCOM-Rejected post secondary, DMU-Rejected post secondary, VCOM VC-Rejected pre secondary, MUCOM-Rejected pre secondary, OUHCOM-Silence post secondary (not a shock), PNWU-Rejected pre secondary, Touro NY-Silence post secondary, Touro CA-Silence post secondary, UNECOM-Rejected post secondary, Western Lebanon-Rejected pre secondary.

I spoke with PNWU and Western who said that my misdemeanors were a BIG issue. Not because I have them but because I failed to address what I learned from them and simply stated the details of the charges. I have to assume that most of the schools I applied to also viewed this in a negative light and obviously, my cGPA is an issue and sGPA is a little on the low side.

After re-takes are over in May (assuming all A's), here is where I will be sitting: 3.05cGPA, 3.49 sGPA, same MCAT as above. Assuming I get A's in re-takes, then my last 54 credit hours will be a 3.68. I will also be gutting my entire application and PS and start from scratch so I am not duplicating anything when I apply in June. I will also be attending KCUMB's 1 year MS in biomedical science program this coming fall, unless I get accepted to Touro-CA MHS program that has roughly a 100% acceptance rate for students getting into the COM.

Here are my extras:
-3 years full time employment as a behavioral tech in a mental health facility/hospital--> ~7500 hours
-Currently work in insurance full time for the past 2 years (not ideal but pays the bills)
-58 hours physician shadowing- 54 of which are DO shadowing and have my LOR from a DO
-2 years as a council member for my undergrads programming council
-Big brother/big sister mentor-15 hours
-Volunteered at a homeless shelter-50 hours
-Currently volunteer for meals on wheels
-Have some other stuff but not really as important as the ones I listed above

Finally, here is my list of schools that I would like to apply to: ATSU-SOMA, AZCOM, DMU, PCOM-GA, PCOM, KCUMB (since I will be doing a bridge program here), Marian, PNWU, Touro NY & CA, VCOM-CC & VC, Western-Lebanon, UNECOM, Nova, RVU, & Rowan.

I realize a handful of these are reaches but let me know your thoughts. Thanks!


Just out of curiosity, what was your misdemeanor for?

You can generalize it if you don't want to be specific.
 
It was a possession of alcohol but had 2 of them. One when I was 19 and the other when I was 20. So, 7-8 years ago. It was brought up in my interview at ACOM and I had an explanation for what I learned but just never put it down on paper.
 
If I re-apply in the beginning of June, will I be placed on a pre-interview hold everywhere when schools see that I will be doing a 1 year masters at KCUMB?
 
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