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- Apr 2, 2015
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22 apps
11 II
9 interviews attended
8 acceptances
1 waitlist
I feel that I am one of those applicants who "rode the magic carpet and was great, but not stellar." My MCAT was low 30s and my sGPA was >3.9, but I only have limited research experience. I do have a lot of clinical experiences. I only applied MD. I spent a lot of time making sure my secondaries fit the rest of my application, but to be honest, my success was due to very strategic applying at schools where I had a chance and A LOT OF LUCK. I also have a few quirks that make me unique. In hindsight, I could have reached more, but I am very very happy where I am! I absolutely poured over the mission statements of each school, and I got accepted to the schools I fit at. For example, I come from a Jesuit UG, and I received admission offers from 3/3 Jesuits I applied to. I constantly used the MSAR and only applied to OOS where I had ties or really felt I stood a chance. Future applicants, don't apply to schools just based off your gpa and mcat. Many schools (like the Jesuits) have a special kind of applicant they want. Research them and ask yourself if you would fit there. Remember that every application is EXPENSIVE, so if you apply somewhere where you are a terrible fit for, all you will be doing is wasting money.
Congrats!!!
Which one will you be attending?