Low GPA High MCAT Non-Trad ORM

[1DayLilDrBear]

Hello All,

I've been following SDN for a few years and this is my first time posting Please be blunt about my chances without being mean
Side Note: You all have been such a great influence in helping me push forward in hopes of getting a chance at Med School.

Long story short:
- I worked 50-60+ hours while in undergrad to support my family (Dad in/out of the hospital, medical bills piling up, almost lost our house, lost his job) It was a learning experience for sure.
-Went to a state school (2.7 ugpa) Since then, I've taken 20 credits and gotten a 4.0 in all upper level science classes (All A+) which raises my ugpa to about a 2.81. Took over 150+ credits in undergrad which is why its so hard to raise my gpa.
-40 MCAT (2014)
-ER Scribe (1 year)
-Volunteer EMT
-Tons of community service (started ESL program at university, tutor children (8+ years), started nutrition program at orphanage in another country)
-Research (1 year NIH, 4 summers National Children's Hospital, 2 years Biotech)

I'm applying to lower tier schools. I would love to get into my state school UMD but I don't think that is a possibility with my gpa. Any suggestions as to schools or SMPs? If I don't get in this cycle, I will certainly be taking more upper level science classes and taking another shot at it until I get in!

Good luck to all

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[deleted480308]

usinig the DO schools grade replacement policy you can get your gpa range into the 3.2/3.4 range (if you decide to continue classes in case you don't make it this year)......I think you are risking a year if you don't apply DO as well this year, go shadow one for 20-30hrs

 

[gyngyn]

You have to hope to get past screening. It is impossible to say where that might happen.
If you get interviews, please come back and tell us where!