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Hi everyone.
I searched the forums to see if anyone already asked about a similar situation, but I was not really successful in finding results.
I am a transfer student in my last year at a University of California majoring in molecular biology and who is not an URM. My overall GPA is 3.75 and I am set to graduate in a year. I am also a resident of California.
In terms of ECs and clinical exposure, I am an EMT, have shadowed a few MD's, volunteer as a tutor, and am involved in community outreach to at-risk youth. I have no experience in research.
I self-studied for the MCAT for 6 months straight and took all the AAMC CB practice tests scoring at least a 31 with a minimum of 8 in VR. However, I scored a 11/6/11/P on my actual exam.
I am not really interested in DO schools and if I get rejected to all MD schools, I will likely pursue a masters degree and retake the MCAT.
The reason for my post is because I have a few questions,
Given my stats posted above, will likely be a waste of money for me to to apply to allopathic medical schools this cycle?
I have all A's in my humanity, English (including a UC upper div), and philosophy classes. In addition I have asked a few very strong letter of recommendation writers to comment on my low VR score and how it may or may not actually reflect my abilities. Do you guys think this will help abate my low verbal score?
Though I have looked around, are there any schools that people can suggest that consider at the overall application and not just screen out based upon MCAT scores?
Any and all input into my situation is appreciated.
Thanks.
I searched the forums to see if anyone already asked about a similar situation, but I was not really successful in finding results.
I am a transfer student in my last year at a University of California majoring in molecular biology and who is not an URM. My overall GPA is 3.75 and I am set to graduate in a year. I am also a resident of California.
In terms of ECs and clinical exposure, I am an EMT, have shadowed a few MD's, volunteer as a tutor, and am involved in community outreach to at-risk youth. I have no experience in research.
I self-studied for the MCAT for 6 months straight and took all the AAMC CB practice tests scoring at least a 31 with a minimum of 8 in VR. However, I scored a 11/6/11/P on my actual exam.
I am not really interested in DO schools and if I get rejected to all MD schools, I will likely pursue a masters degree and retake the MCAT.
The reason for my post is because I have a few questions,
Given my stats posted above, will likely be a waste of money for me to to apply to allopathic medical schools this cycle?
I have all A's in my humanity, English (including a UC upper div), and philosophy classes. In addition I have asked a few very strong letter of recommendation writers to comment on my low VR score and how it may or may not actually reflect my abilities. Do you guys think this will help abate my low verbal score?
Though I have looked around, are there any schools that people can suggest that consider at the overall application and not just screen out based upon MCAT scores?
Any and all input into my situation is appreciated.
Thanks.