MCAT: 26L sGPA: 3.25 cGPA: 3.25

[turtle11turtle]

What are my chances for DO schools? I am planning on applying in June 2013 and I'm a resident of California.

MCAT: VR6 PS10 BS10

UNDERGRADUATE:
sGPA: 3.25
cGPA: 3.25

GRADUATE: Masters of Public Health - Health Education
GPA: 3.9

7 yrs - high school tutor
1 yr - student lab assistant in plant pathology and microbiology
300 hrs of volunteer hands-on patient care experience in various departments at a community hospital.
70 hrs ER research (volunteer); still volunteering
300 hrs - internship involving a foster care project at the medical center

Planned, developed and implemented a sexual health education program for at-risk youth.

Invited to peer-reviewed conference for a roundtable presentation for the American Public Health Association.

My biggest concern is my low score for the verbal section (6) and writing score (L). I still have time to take it again, however I was wondering what my chances would be if I applied with the current MCAT score?

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[gmcguitar4]

The 6 could be a red flag fo sho. What were you averaging on timed practice tests?

 

[turtle11turtle]

I was averaging around 7-8.

 

[turtle11turtle]

The 6 could be a red flag fo sho. What were you averaging on timed practice tests?

I was averaging around 7-8.

 

[darklabel]

Retake it, you might get in to a few decent DO schools but why not strive for a higher score and apply to some low - mid tier MDs?

Also, you should take some post bacc science classes spring. Would help out your science and cum. GPA immensely.

 

[user3]

You should be fine for DO but apply broadly and like right now.

 

[411309]

We are similiar numbers wise the only difference is my mcat is a bit more balanced ( 9 9 8) with nearly the same GPAs as you and i received 3 IIs so far. Your ECs are better than mine too. still if you have the time, retake and try to balance your scores out a bit, why not?

 

[turtle11turtle]

Retake it, you might get in to a few decent DO schools but why not strive for a higher score and apply to some low - mid tier MDs?

Also, you should take some post bacc science classes spring. Would help out your science and cum. GPA immensely.

Honestly, I have my mind set on DO schools because I strongly like their approach in teaching medicine. In terms of post bacc science classes, that is something that I have been considering but I don't know which courses to take. Since I was a double major in Neuro/Bio, I have taken A LOT of upper division science courses and I can't afford to do a post bacc program.

 

[turtle11turtle]

We are similiar numbers wise the only difference is my mcat is a bit more balanced ( 9 9 8) with nearly the same GPAs as you and i received 3 IIs so far. Your ECs are better than mine too. still if you have the time, retake and try to balance your scores out a bit, why not?

I agree that it would better to have a more balanced score. Thank you for your input.

 

[cheff949]

Exact MCAT with a 6 in VR with a 3.4 cum. I have two invites so far

Good luck!

 

[turtle11turtle]

Exact MCAT with a 6 in VR with a 3.4 cum. I have two invites so far

Good luck!

Thank You! Good luck on your interviews!

 

[Goro]

Chances excellent, even with that VR. I hope you apply to my school!

What are my chances for DO schools? I am planning on applying in June 2013 and I'm a resident of California.

MCAT: VR6 PS10 BS10

UNDERGRADUATE:
sGPA: 3.25
cGPA: 3.25

GRADUATE: Masters of Public Health - Health Education
GPA: 3.9

7 yrs - high school tutor
1 yr - student lab assistant in plant pathology and microbiology
300 hrs of volunteer hands-on patient care experience in various departments at a community hospital.
70 hrs ER research (volunteer); still volunteering
300 hrs - internship involving a foster care project at the medical center

Planned, developed and implemented a sexual health education program for at-risk youth.

Invited to peer-reviewed conference for a roundtable presentation for the American Public Health Association.

My biggest concern is my low score for the verbal section (6) and writing score (L). I still have time to take it again, however I was wondering what my chances would be if I applied with the current MCAT score?

 

[turtle11turtle]

Chances excellent, even with that VR. I hope you apply to my school!

Thank you for your input Goro! What school are you from?