Hi,
Wanted to get some input on how I'd fare for top MD/PhD programs.
Research- 4 years (including summers) + gap year of research while I apply (all in one lab, famous PI, great rec letter). 2 years spent on other people's projects. 2 years on thesis; hopefully a first author publication out of it.
Cumulative GPA- 3.78
Sci GPA- 3.68
MCAT- taking in June, practice tests in 518-520 range.
Undergrad- Ivy
Other extracurriculars: great overall (diverse, tons of leadership, shadowing, and volunteering)
Schools I was shooting for (these are just on the top end, will obviously expand list to include a range): WashU, UPenn, Michigan, Emory, Case Western, Mt Sinai, Cornell Tri, UChicago.
I guess my main concern is my science GPA. Will this prevent me from getting my foot in the door? If so, is it a better idea to just apply MD (I'd prefer not to do this, but if I have to.....)?
Wanted to get some input on how I'd fare for top MD/PhD programs.
Research- 4 years (including summers) + gap year of research while I apply (all in one lab, famous PI, great rec letter). 2 years spent on other people's projects. 2 years on thesis; hopefully a first author publication out of it.
Cumulative GPA- 3.78
Sci GPA- 3.68
MCAT- taking in June, practice tests in 518-520 range.
Undergrad- Ivy
Other extracurriculars: great overall (diverse, tons of leadership, shadowing, and volunteering)
Schools I was shooting for (these are just on the top end, will obviously expand list to include a range): WashU, UPenn, Michigan, Emory, Case Western, Mt Sinai, Cornell Tri, UChicago.
I guess my main concern is my science GPA. Will this prevent me from getting my foot in the door? If so, is it a better idea to just apply MD (I'd prefer not to do this, but if I have to.....)?