OrangeTeddy49
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Hello everyone, I have been silently reading through this thread for a while now trying to take notes and advice for other individuals, but tonight I finally mustered the courage to make a post (took me a min. to figure out the flair thingy). I graduated college in 2018, plan on taking my MCAT in October (doing a lot of content review) and could use opinions/advice on whether I actually have a chance, things I should do to strengthen my application and schools! I'm not sure whether I should stick solely to DO schools bc of my GPA or if I should try a few MD Schools. Thanks again to everyone who takes a look and offers any sort of commentary, it's much appreciated!
Also, MCAT, I have my old score, but admittedly, I barely studied (play stupid games, win stupid prizes). Based on my current studying, I solidly believe I can achieve a 510. I plan on taking mine in October so I'll have time to improve and take again in January if not good or if I want to try and improve. I really want to shoot for a 515 though.
GPA
Sorry for all the wording and thank you everyone for your assistance!
Also, MCAT, I have my old score, but admittedly, I barely studied (play stupid games, win stupid prizes). Based on my current studying, I solidly believe I can achieve a 510. I plan on taking mine in October so I'll have time to improve and take again in January if not good or if I want to try and improve. I really want to shoot for a 515 though.
GPA
- Cumulative Undergraduate: 3.39
- Science GPA (AAMC): 3.21
- Science GPA (AACOMAS): 3.37
- Graduate (didn't complete, $$$): 3.36
- 497
- Am retaking 6 years later, WILL get 510 at the bare minimum *determined deku face*
- African American
- State School Midwest
- Yes
- Working Full-Time Medical Laboratory for 1 year
- Shadowing approx. 60 hours with Oncologists and Primary Care, Low Income Physicians. Plan to shadow Palliative Care (in contact w director, closed to new apps due to COVID)
- Planning Seminar Series w Medical Director and Physicians. Have a few recruited, trying to organize times (super important to me, can't wait to talk about more! )
- Undergraduate Honors Thesis in Chemistry Lab (In good contact w Professor) (2 years)
- Summer Program and Presentation in Minority Research Program
- 28 hours logged Honor's Program
- Undergraduate Recruitment (1 summer volunteer → 1 year paid)
- I really enjoy teaching, did in undergrad and getting ready to do at a local college
- I have awards and honors that I guess "show my minority status" as an AA as well as a former foster care kid
Sorry for all the wording and thank you everyone for your assistance!