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Hello!
This is my first time posting on SDN, but I've now become really in need of help. I am reapplying this year after not getting in last cycle. I applied really late last cycle due to retaking my MCAT, so I knew I had no chance.
Now, I've applied to a few schools already, but I don't want to risk not getting in by applying to so few. I can't decide any other schools either since I don't want to risk applying to a school I don't have a chance in. Here are my stats:
Graduated from Rutgers University with B.A. in Cell Bio/Neuroscience & Economics
GPA: 3.85, Science GPA: 3.7ish
MCAT: 25, 31 (I did poorly the first time and bumped up after)
Experience: I've presented at an international medical conference, had my research published by them. I did research with Robert Wood Johnson's Family Medicine Residency Program for a year. For 3 years, I've worked with them in simulated patient training. I shadowed here physicians as well.
I've also worked at a hospital doing research with the Nursing Dept. I have volunteered for 3 different hospitals, including one in Pakistan. My volunteer work includes patient transport, assisting nurses, and designing posters, videos, and presentations for international conferences.
I also volunteered for NJPIRG. It was a volunteer group and I helped create Christmas cards and feed the homeless in the New Brunswick area.
I worked for a year in a printing company as a designer and had my work used in the community (from logos, business cards, etc.)
Extracurricular: I was a part of a few clubs, I play piano and am learning guitar, I practice archery, and I write.
Awards: Went to RU on a full scholarship, received an Academic Excellence Award in 2013, was Dean's List all 4 years, and graduated an Honor's Scholar (Part of Honors Program and completed all requirements and thesis)
The schools I've applied to so far are:
Robert Wood
NJMS
Drexel
Temple
Stony Brook
UMich
Rowan Cooper Med
Mayo (Rejected)
UNorth Carolina Chapel Hill
Warren Alpert (Just a reach)
GW
Virginia Commonwealth
UWashington
I really need some suggestions on what schools to apply given my stats. I have applied to all schools in state, but am looking for OOS now. I don't mind where, so long as I have a shot.
Thank you so much for your help. I'm really confused and in need of help.
This is my first time posting on SDN, but I've now become really in need of help. I am reapplying this year after not getting in last cycle. I applied really late last cycle due to retaking my MCAT, so I knew I had no chance.
Now, I've applied to a few schools already, but I don't want to risk not getting in by applying to so few. I can't decide any other schools either since I don't want to risk applying to a school I don't have a chance in. Here are my stats:
Graduated from Rutgers University with B.A. in Cell Bio/Neuroscience & Economics
GPA: 3.85, Science GPA: 3.7ish
MCAT: 25, 31 (I did poorly the first time and bumped up after)
Experience: I've presented at an international medical conference, had my research published by them. I did research with Robert Wood Johnson's Family Medicine Residency Program for a year. For 3 years, I've worked with them in simulated patient training. I shadowed here physicians as well.
I've also worked at a hospital doing research with the Nursing Dept. I have volunteered for 3 different hospitals, including one in Pakistan. My volunteer work includes patient transport, assisting nurses, and designing posters, videos, and presentations for international conferences.
I also volunteered for NJPIRG. It was a volunteer group and I helped create Christmas cards and feed the homeless in the New Brunswick area.
I worked for a year in a printing company as a designer and had my work used in the community (from logos, business cards, etc.)
Extracurricular: I was a part of a few clubs, I play piano and am learning guitar, I practice archery, and I write.
Awards: Went to RU on a full scholarship, received an Academic Excellence Award in 2013, was Dean's List all 4 years, and graduated an Honor's Scholar (Part of Honors Program and completed all requirements and thesis)
The schools I've applied to so far are:
Robert Wood
NJMS
Drexel
Temple
Stony Brook
UMich
Rowan Cooper Med
Mayo (Rejected)
UNorth Carolina Chapel Hill
Warren Alpert (Just a reach)
GW
Virginia Commonwealth
UWashington
I really need some suggestions on what schools to apply given my stats. I have applied to all schools in state, but am looking for OOS now. I don't mind where, so long as I have a shot.
Thank you so much for your help. I'm really confused and in need of help.