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Hi all,
I am currently applying for the 2017 AMCAS. I am a non-traditional applicant and I am looking for feedback from others in the process and/or with similar circumstances.
Here is my story in a nutshell:
Age: 30
Status: Single
Background: Hispanic
Professional Experience:
· Academic Research:
o Worked full-time (35hrs/week) as a research tech in virology for 4 years and authored in 6 publications. I intended to apply for Ph.D. but then shifted to medicine.
o Currently, work full-time (35hrs/week) at a behavioral medicine academic research center (2 years).
· Also work at a part-time job (15hrs/week) as a customer experience support during the weekends to cover for med school apps expenses as well as personal.
Undergrad: Graduated in 2008 with a BS in Biomedical Sciences, cGPA: 4.0 sGPA: 4.0
Took all pre-med courses as well as advanced courses in Anatomy & Physiology, Embryology, Pathology, Immunology, and Microbiology. Have a W in molecular bio (no excuse for it).
MCAT: (18) 7 PS, 4 VR, 7 BS, N WS
Extracurricular: Leadership at school's Premed Association (1 year).
Post-Bac: Retook all premed requirements at an Ivy League (if it matters). cGPA: 2.99, sGPA: 2.92
(2013-current)
Had a challenging personal event in the midst of the program and also worked during most of the program. Most grades are in the B-/B+ range with a couple of C+ and A-. There is a slight upward trend on the latest completed coursework. Continue taking courses that count towards BCMP. These include: Biochem, Cell Bio, Stats.
Extracurricular: Rugby player and club leadership (3 years)
AMCAS GPA: Spreadsheet calculated cGPA: 3.60, BCMP: 3.55
MCAT: Recently took the exam. Practice exam score 501: 126 BPC, 124 VR, 127 BS, 124 BSS
Volunteer Experience:
· LGBTQ suicide prevention counselor (1 year)
· Clinical Exposure: assisted medical students and staff run a clinic to serve uninsured patients. (4 years)
Thanks and best of success to you all.
I am currently applying for the 2017 AMCAS. I am a non-traditional applicant and I am looking for feedback from others in the process and/or with similar circumstances.
Here is my story in a nutshell:
Age: 30
Status: Single
Background: Hispanic
Professional Experience:
· Academic Research:
o Worked full-time (35hrs/week) as a research tech in virology for 4 years and authored in 6 publications. I intended to apply for Ph.D. but then shifted to medicine.
o Currently, work full-time (35hrs/week) at a behavioral medicine academic research center (2 years).
· Also work at a part-time job (15hrs/week) as a customer experience support during the weekends to cover for med school apps expenses as well as personal.
Undergrad: Graduated in 2008 with a BS in Biomedical Sciences, cGPA: 4.0 sGPA: 4.0
Took all pre-med courses as well as advanced courses in Anatomy & Physiology, Embryology, Pathology, Immunology, and Microbiology. Have a W in molecular bio (no excuse for it).
MCAT: (18) 7 PS, 4 VR, 7 BS, N WS
Extracurricular: Leadership at school's Premed Association (1 year).
Post-Bac: Retook all premed requirements at an Ivy League (if it matters). cGPA: 2.99, sGPA: 2.92
(2013-current)
Had a challenging personal event in the midst of the program and also worked during most of the program. Most grades are in the B-/B+ range with a couple of C+ and A-. There is a slight upward trend on the latest completed coursework. Continue taking courses that count towards BCMP. These include: Biochem, Cell Bio, Stats.
Extracurricular: Rugby player and club leadership (3 years)
AMCAS GPA: Spreadsheet calculated cGPA: 3.60, BCMP: 3.55
MCAT: Recently took the exam. Practice exam score 501: 126 BPC, 124 VR, 127 BS, 124 BSS
Volunteer Experience:
· LGBTQ suicide prevention counselor (1 year)
· Clinical Exposure: assisted medical students and staff run a clinic to serve uninsured patients. (4 years)
Thanks and best of success to you all.
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