What are my chances + school suggestions <3

[NikkiBlack]

Hii guys,

I'm Nikki.
What do you think my chance of getting into DO school for 2014-2015 cycle?
I am submitting my application tonight.

3.0cgpa, 3.1sgpa, 29 mcat
California Residence.
Excellent EC (shadowing MD & DO + leadership + science publications + volunteer abroad)
LOR from MD, DO

Schools I am applying to:
Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, AL (ACOM)
Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine, NC (CUSOM)
Georgia Campus - Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, GA (GCPCOM)
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Bradenton Campus, FL
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Erie/Seton Hill, PA
Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine, VA (LUCOM)
Lincoln Memorial University - DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, TN(LMUDCOM)
Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine, IN(MUCOM)
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine, WA(PNUHSCOM)
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Admissions Office, WV(WVSOM)
William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine, MS(WCUCOM)

questions:
Marian requires >3.3 gpa + Lincoln Memorial requires >3.2 gpa, should I not apply?
What other schools should I look into?

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[DoctorSynthesis]

Hii guys,

I'm Nikki.
What do you think my chance of getting into DO school for 2014-2015 cycle?
I am submitting my application tonight.

3.0cgpa, 3.1sgpa, 29 mcat
California Residence.
Excellent EC (shadowing MD & DO + leadership + science publications + volunteer abroad)
LOR from MD, DO

Schools I am applying to:
Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, AL (ACOM)
Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine, NC (CUSOM)
Georgia Campus - Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, GA (GCPCOM)
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Bradenton Campus, FL
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Erie/Seton Hill, PA
Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine, VA (LUCOM)
Lincoln Memorial University - DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, TN(LMUDCOM)
Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine, IN(MUCOM)
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine, WA(PNUHSCOM)
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Admissions Office, WV(WVSOM)
William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine, MS(WCUCOM)

questions:
Marian requires >3.3 gpa + Lincoln Memorial requires >3.2 gpa, should I not apply?
What other schools should I look into?

Aacomas let's you grade replace. You should do that. Touro nv and at still arizonia could be other good west coast options for you.

 

[Awesome Sauceome]

Yea is that your GPA with aacomas grade replacement included? It can be a game changer for some people.

Otherwise yea just make sure that you aren't applying to schools with cutoffs that you don't reach. Unless of course you want to offer a lovely donation to those schools heh
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[NikkiBlack]

Aacomas let's you grade replace. You should do that. Touro nv and at still arizonia could be other good west coast options for you.

Yup, this is after grade replacement.
And thank you for the suggestions <3

 

[CajunMedic]

Your MCAT score is above the average for ACOM, LMU-DCOM, and WCUCOM. But your GPA's are below the average, you've got plenty of EC's that may make it up. There were plenty of students from CA in my interviews at ACOM and LMU-DCOM. The cutoff at LMU-DCOM may get you though.
Word of caution about WCUCOM. There is a strong regional bias for the South. Many of the students from outside of the South have ties to the area. This may keep you from getting a secondary.

 

[NikkiBlack]

Your MCAT score is above the average for ACOM, LMU-DCOM, and WCUCOM. But your GPA's are below the average, you've got plenty of EC's that may make it up. There were plenty of students from CA in my interviews at ACOM and LMU-DCOM. The cutoff at LMU-DCOM may get you though.
Word of caution about WCUCOM. There is a strong regional bias for the South. Many of the students from outside of the South have ties to the area. This may keep you from getting a secondary.

Thank you <333
I'll keep your suggestions in mind

 

[Baxkin1]

How many schools total are you willing to apply to? Around 11?

Hii guys,

I'm Nikki.
What do you think my chance of getting into DO school for 2014-2015 cycle?
I am submitting my application tonight.

3.0cgpa, 3.1sgpa, 29 mcat
California Residence.
Excellent EC (shadowing MD & DO + leadership + science publications + volunteer abroad)
LOR from MD, DO

Schools I am applying to:
Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, AL (ACOM)
Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine, NC (CUSOM)
Georgia Campus - Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, GA (GCPCOM)
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Bradenton Campus, FL
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Erie/Seton Hill, PA
Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine, VA (LUCOM)
Lincoln Memorial University - DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, TN(LMUDCOM)
Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine, IN(MUCOM)
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine, WA(PNUHSCOM)
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Admissions Office, WV(WVSOM)
William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine, MS(WCUCOM)

questions:
Marian requires >3.3 gpa + Lincoln Memorial requires >3.2 gpa, should I not apply?
What other schools should I look into?

 

[user3]

Hii guys,

I'm Nikki.
What do you think my chance of getting into DO school for 2014-2015 cycle?
I am submitting my application tonight.

3.0cgpa, 3.1sgpa, 29 mcat
California Residence.
Excellent EC (shadowing MD & DO + leadership + science publications + volunteer abroad)
LOR from MD, DO

Schools I am applying to:
Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, AL (ACOM)
Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine, NC (CUSOM)
Georgia Campus - Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, GA (GCPCOM)
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Bradenton Campus, FL
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Erie/Seton Hill, PA
Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine, VA (LUCOM)
Lincoln Memorial University - DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, TN(LMUDCOM)
Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine, IN(MUCOM)
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine, WA(PNUHSCOM)
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Admissions Office, WV(WVSOM)
William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine, MS(WCUCOM)

questions:
Marian requires >3.3 gpa + Lincoln Memorial requires >3.2 gpa, should I not apply?
What other schools should I look into?

I would take off WCU. Add the 3 Touro's and SOMA.

 

[hallowmann]

I agree with dropping WCU and adding Touros. Also how are you not applying to COMP? Or at least COMP-NW? I think you can drop LUCOM unless you really want to go there (I think you'll get into one of the other schools on your list).

Apply to both Marian and LMU-DCOM. I'm pretty sure they are either lax with their GPA cutoff or they calculate GPAs differently (like they only consider the last 120 credits or something).

If you have the money, I'd throw in some reaches. You have a nice mix of low and mid tier schools, so I'd go out on a limb and apply to some competitive ones too (you never know), if you can afford it.

EDIT: Also if you can take a handful of retakes and bring your GPAs into the 3.2/3.3 range you could significantly improve your chances.

 

[NikkiBlack]

Thanks you all for your suggestions <33
Could people explain why I should take off WCU? Is it because it is a new school?
Dropping LUCOM because it is a religious school right?

@user3 I'm adding SOMA to the list <33

 

[user3]

Thanks you all for your suggestions <33
Could people explain why I should take off WCU? Is it because it is a new school?
Dropping LUCOM because it is a religious school right?

@user3 I'm adding SOMA to the list <33

WCU is very regional

 

[Awesome Sauceome]

Thanks you all for your suggestions <33
Could people explain why I should take off WCU? Is it because it is a new school?
Dropping LUCOM because it is a religious school right?

@user3 I'm adding SOMA to the list <33

LUCOM is very religious and very new. I am a pretty religious dude myself and I would not go there... its just too new and their connections with rotation sites are dismal. They set up shop in an area that honestly did not really need a medical school. And $100 they are going to try and snag some spots in Roanoke but VCOM and VT are going to hold onto that stuff with everything they got.

 

[hallowmann]

Thanks you all for your suggestions <33
Could people explain why I should take off WCU? Is it because it is a new school?
Dropping LUCOM because it is a religious school right?

@user3 I'm adding SOMA to the list <33

I could care less that they're religious, but they are brand new, and even the many new schools you already have are more established. With your stats, you should get into some school(s) on your list, so I just see it as unnecessary.

 

[NikkiBlack]

I could care less that they're religious, but they are brand new, and even the many new schools you already have are more established. With your stats, you should get into some school(s) on your list, so I just see it as unnecessary.

Thanks!! <333

 

[razor]

Hii guys,

I'm Nikki.
What do you think my chance of getting into DO school for 2014-2015 cycle?
I am submitting my application tonight.

3.0cgpa, 3.1sgpa, 29 mcat
California Residence.
Excellent EC (shadowing MD & DO + leadership + science publications + volunteer abroad)
LOR from MD, DO

Schools I am applying to:
Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, AL (ACOM)
Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine, NC (CUSOM)
Georgia Campus - Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, GA (GCPCOM)
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Bradenton Campus, FL
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Erie/Seton Hill, PA
Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine, VA (LUCOM)
Lincoln Memorial University - DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, TN(LMUDCOM)
Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine, IN(MUCOM)
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine, WA(PNUHSCOM)
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Admissions Office, WV(WVSOM)
William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine, MS(WCUCOM)

questions:
Marian requires >3.3 gpa + Lincoln Memorial requires >3.2 gpa, should I not apply?
What other schools should I look into?

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[Goro]

Here's a problem right here. If a minimum is stated...what is so difficult about understanding this?

Your GPAs would get you autorejected at my school. Suggest only the newest schools, except LUCOM.

Marian requires >3.3 gpa + Lincoln Memorial requires >3.2 gpa, should I not apply?
What other schools should I look into? [/QUOTE]