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So, I've been recently discussing with my advisor and other professors (along with close friends, some of which have been accepted to medical school already) about how many schools I should apply to. I have a 3.91 cGPA and 3.96 sGPA (mistakenly thought it was 3.94 up until now) along with multiple MCATs: 27 (9/9/9) and 31 (12/9/10) with the 31 being most recent.
My EC's include 500+ hours of research (with a publication next Spring with the USDA), 200+ hours of non-clinical volunteering, 40 hours of clinical volunteering at the moment (hoping to have 100 at time of submitting application), 140 hours shadowing, multiple leadership positions, SMDEP at UNMC, and a few hobbies that are a bit unique (self-employed d.j. and in a band that opened for Chiddy Bang).
Also, my home state is Nebraska, so there is a very heavy IS lean from them (104/123 students are IS).
With my stats, I am simply wondering if it's worth applying to 10+ schools? My best chance in being accepted is at UNMC, so is it really necessary to spend over $2,000 to potentially not need to? I believe my interviewing skills are at least above average, as I was given a full-tuition scholarship at my college after having interviewed (three out of 100 chosen to receive this scholarship). So, I don't foresee this being a problem.
I was originally going to apply to 13 schools and not think anything of it. Now everyone I know is telling me it's not a great idea and I can save some money. Yes, I realize $2,000 doesn't sound like much, but it's still $2,000.
Any similar situations or advice is appreciated.
My EC's include 500+ hours of research (with a publication next Spring with the USDA), 200+ hours of non-clinical volunteering, 40 hours of clinical volunteering at the moment (hoping to have 100 at time of submitting application), 140 hours shadowing, multiple leadership positions, SMDEP at UNMC, and a few hobbies that are a bit unique (self-employed d.j. and in a band that opened for Chiddy Bang).
Also, my home state is Nebraska, so there is a very heavy IS lean from them (104/123 students are IS).
With my stats, I am simply wondering if it's worth applying to 10+ schools? My best chance in being accepted is at UNMC, so is it really necessary to spend over $2,000 to potentially not need to? I believe my interviewing skills are at least above average, as I was given a full-tuition scholarship at my college after having interviewed (three out of 100 chosen to receive this scholarship). So, I don't foresee this being a problem.
I was originally going to apply to 13 schools and not think anything of it. Now everyone I know is telling me it's not a great idea and I can save some money. Yes, I realize $2,000 doesn't sound like much, but it's still $2,000.
Any similar situations or advice is appreciated.