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So I'm in a bit of a predicament and need some help..
I'm applying this cycle, and my app was released (Sept 15) to 15 schools.
I wrote the MCAT August 7, got my scores Sept 9, not quite at all what I was expecting.
My app is as follows:
cGPA : 3.54
sGPA : 3.58
MCAT : 24 (9/7/8)
~100 Hours shadowing DO Emergency Medicine
~40 Hours shadowing DO Pediatrician
~40 Hours shadowing DO Orthopedic Surgeon
Research Assistant enrolling patients in Pediatrics at a Children's Hospital
EMT-B certified, not many hours but I ride when I can.
I've worked in water Operations with an Environmental Management Company for the past 4 years part time.
OMM experience with an osteopathic residency program for pre-med students.
Two of my LOR's in my Pre-Health committee app are from the EM, and Pediatrician DO's above.
Not URM, I speak Spanish though. NY Resident.
I averaged a 29 on AAMC 3-11, with a slight decline on 10 and 11 (27, 27). Not sure if I was burnt out due to taking four full lengths the week before the exam or just poor performance and lapse of knowledge. Once I received my scores I immediately scheduled a retake for Oct. 21. I think I could score better if given another chance, but I also thought I would score much better than that initially. Do I write the test again in 4 weeks, or wait it out and see where the 24 can take me. I applied very broadly, and am willing to go just about anywhere*.
My list:
CUSOM - (top choice)
VCOM - all 3
LECOM - both
WVSOM
RVUCOM
Marian
William Carey
PCOM - both
LMU
NYCOM
NSUCOM
(The last two were before I saw my score)
Should I do what I can to prepare for the Oct. 21 test, despite my 16 credits of upper level classes and hope I improve? Or roll the dice with the 24? What do you put my chances at for one acceptance?
Being on here enough I was hoping
@Goro and @user3 could give me some advice since you seem to be on top of the DO cycle.
Thanks.
I'm applying this cycle, and my app was released (Sept 15) to 15 schools.
I wrote the MCAT August 7, got my scores Sept 9, not quite at all what I was expecting.
My app is as follows:
cGPA : 3.54
sGPA : 3.58
MCAT : 24 (9/7/8)
~100 Hours shadowing DO Emergency Medicine
~40 Hours shadowing DO Pediatrician
~40 Hours shadowing DO Orthopedic Surgeon
Research Assistant enrolling patients in Pediatrics at a Children's Hospital
EMT-B certified, not many hours but I ride when I can.
I've worked in water Operations with an Environmental Management Company for the past 4 years part time.
OMM experience with an osteopathic residency program for pre-med students.
Two of my LOR's in my Pre-Health committee app are from the EM, and Pediatrician DO's above.
Not URM, I speak Spanish though. NY Resident.
I averaged a 29 on AAMC 3-11, with a slight decline on 10 and 11 (27, 27). Not sure if I was burnt out due to taking four full lengths the week before the exam or just poor performance and lapse of knowledge. Once I received my scores I immediately scheduled a retake for Oct. 21. I think I could score better if given another chance, but I also thought I would score much better than that initially. Do I write the test again in 4 weeks, or wait it out and see where the 24 can take me. I applied very broadly, and am willing to go just about anywhere*.
My list:
CUSOM - (top choice)
VCOM - all 3
LECOM - both
WVSOM
RVUCOM
Marian
William Carey
PCOM - both
LMU
NYCOM
NSUCOM
(The last two were before I saw my score)
Should I do what I can to prepare for the Oct. 21 test, despite my 16 credits of upper level classes and hope I improve? Or roll the dice with the 24? What do you put my chances at for one acceptance?
Being on here enough I was hoping
@Goro and @user3 could give me some advice since you seem to be on top of the DO cycle.
Thanks.