Non Traditional Solid GPA, OK MCAT

[cdc118]

GPA: 3.4; BCPM: ~3.9
Undergraduate GPA: 3.2; Post Bac GPA: 4.0

MCAT: 29 (PS:10, VR: 9, BS: 10)

Mathematical Economics Major. I have strong EC with ~300 hours as a Introductory Chem TA (for the Univ I did my post bacc), and around ~200 hours of clinical/non-clinical volunteering.


I know that 29 falls within that grey area, where its a gut-shot call to retake. I tested around 30-32 on practice MCATs, so I am still unsure whether to retake it. The last thing I want is another 29 or lower.

Coming from FL, I have my AMCAS and AACOMAS application out there already. I let AMCAS know that I will retake, but I am thinking of changing that part of the application.


Shoot me straight here. I heard that I am competitive for DO, but MD???

Thanks for any advice

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[gdfernan]

Good for DO. Not sure about MD (likely not good enough). Do not retake MCAT unless consistently scoring around 32-33.

Take DO and go for it. A doctor is a doctor in the US.

 

[Goro]

Concur on DO chances, but you might still be in the running for FL MD schools, especially the newest ones. Try also all low tier schools like Rosy F and NYMC, and all new MD programs outside of FL, except for PA (very regionally-focussed, I hear)

Good for DO. Not sure about MD (likely not good enough). Do not retake MCAT unless consistently scoring around 32-33.

Take DO and go for it. A doctor is a doctor in the US.