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Hello! I'm looking at both MD and DO schools but probably focusing more on DO because of my stats and personal interests. I'm a NY resident and part of a underrepresented minority. I've spent two summers doing research at a lab affiliated with a med school. I feel like I have good leadership and...

***PLEASE DO NOT QUOTE THIS MESSAGE*** Hi Everyone, I was hoping to get some objective feedback on my list as well as my chances. Should I be taking a gap year to get more clinical experience? I'm very open to suggestions; I just don't really know where to start. Major: double major in global...

Hi Everyone, Was just wondering what my chances of applying in the upcoming D.O. cycle were and shot of acceptance. 3.61 cGPA and 3.4-3.5 sGPA 501 MCAT (actually improved, I know it is low) 400 shadowing hours at a competitive internship: rotated weekly with 10 different medical specialties...

Just got my MCAT scores back, and I'm feeling pretty on the fence about it. TOTAL = 512 = 88% Chemistry = 127 = 79% CARS = 127 = 83% Biology = 127 = 78% Psychology = 131 = 99% I wasn't quite expecting the Psychology score to be so high, though I'm also not surprised (it's a hobby). What bums...

Hi! I'm a black and Hispanic UT Austin grad and Texas resident. GPA: 3.92c 3.84s MCAT: 519 (126 chem/131/131/131) -I graduated in May 2016 and have been working as a full-time scribe in the ER during my gap year (about 1,000 hours so far). -Studied abroad in Guatemala for a summer and...

Hi I have a preliminary school list so far, but I still have to cut a lot of them. I'm aiming for 20-25 schools in total. My GPA is 4.0, my MCAT is 514 (unfortunately I took it twice and got the same score both times because the first time I took it I got a 124 on CARS bc didn't finish the...

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Hi Everyone! Thanks in advance for all the help. I have a preliminary list of schools that I want to apply to, and I am looking for feedback (what schools to add, remove, etc. based on my stats). 3.65cGPA/3.6sGPA (Biology major with chemistry minor, GPA will most likely increase by the time I...

Hello everyone, I posted here a couple of months ago asking about how to increase competitiveness. I finally received my MCAT score and need your advice again. Here are my stats before I go on: 3.66 cGPA 3.61 sGPA (I had put 3.59 before, but I found a mistake in my calculations) (upward trend...

Recently graduated from UC with B.S. cGPA 3.34 sGPA 3.08 Planning to take the MCAT for the first time in May 2017 Work Experience ~700 hours as activities coordinator and office assistant at board-and-care ~400 hours as front office medical assistant at DO/ MD office ~360 hours a lab assistant...

Hello all, here are my stats and my current MD/PhD school list. Please let me know if you would change anything or have any suggestions. My stats: sGPA: 3.73 cGPA: 3.75 MCAT: 515. 128CP /126CARS (ouch)/130 BB/131 PS Texas Resident Research: *3 month summer experience in a Drosophila...

I am currently a junior applying this summer for entry in the fall of 2018. Cummulative GPA=3.9 Mcat- to be taken (may 13th) Extracurricular: Marching band Shadowing: 100 hours in general physician this summer will also do 100 hours with a general physician, plus 100 with a cardiologist...

I am a senior in my last semester. At the moment I have a 3.0 gpa (upward trend). I haven't taken the MCAT yet but will be after studying over the summer. I have done research, volunteered, and shadowed. I know my GPA isn't great, but I want to apply. I'm hoping I do well on the MCAT. I plan on...

Hello! I just graduated from the university of Pittsburgh. I have graduated with a degree in rehabilitation Science which focused on pretty intense medically related classes, a minor in chem (kinda have to nowadays), and a certificate in pathokinesiology. I am getting EMT certified and will be...

So I've been going through the MSAR and looking more into which schools I'll apply to this June. I'm at 39 schools so far and looking to cut that down to around 25. Here's the list: Baylor Brown BU Case Western Columbia Cornell Dartmouth Duke Emory Georgetown GW Harvard Icahn at Mt...

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Never mind about the GPA question. Also, I understand the broad categories we're supposed to apply to (e.g. safety and reach), but what constitutes a "reach" school, GPA-wise? Would that be a 50th percentile GPA +0.1 or 0.2 to yours--or is this category too complex (multifactored) to be broken...

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I want to preface this by saying that I have not taken the MCAT yet; I plan on taking the exam in April 2017. Anyhow, I'm having a rather light week, and I spent some time putting together an early list of schools that I think match my stats. I really only considered how friendly the schools are...

I realize academically I am competitive but I am worried I may not have enough extracurriculars for more competitive schools. Could you please give me suggestions for a school list. If I do apply with these extracurriculars would I have a chance at John Hopkins, Mayo, Duke, etc... Also please do...

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I'm going to be applying to MD schools next cycle and I wanted some help figuring out which schools I should apply to. I'm having trouble with estimating which schools are reaches and which ones are realistic goals. I feel like my stats are low when you look at the data for Asian applicants, but...

About: Nontrad w/ postbacc. Have worked 20 hrs per week as a clinical assistant last year and a half in a clinic so plenty of clinical experience. 1 Wisconsin 2 Medical College of Wisconsin 3 Georgetown 4 UVA 5 VCU 6 Tufts 7 USC 8 Stanford 9 UCSD 10 UCLA 11 Rosalind Franklin 12 Rush 13 Loyola...

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So I have a question regarding my application. I've heard mixed things from people I know and a few advisors, and I'd like to settle this once and for all. I have a 3.82 cGPA from a top 25 school and a 512 MCAT (~32 old scale, with a 124 in CARS). I'm an ORM, traditional applicant, and my...

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I am having trouble coming up with the right school list for myself so I am looking for any type of suggestions. GPA: 3.85 Upward trend : All A last two semesters. Should have 4.0 if I took first year more seriously MCAT: 510 (84th percentile)- CARS gave me trouble since Im english second...

Hey guys, I was wondering if you guys could possibly chance me and help me with my school list. Im a biology major going to a small private liberal arts university in California. Im interested in MD and DO. Thanks! Heres a little info: CGPA: 3.8 SGPA:3.7 MCAT:512 EC: 1) Medical Scribe (4...

I'm a FL resident and also a reapplicant. My Ec's are decent with 100 hours shadowing, full-time research employee with a possible publication soon (>1000 hours), will have near 200 hours of clinical volunteering and near 150 hours of non-medical community service, leadership positions in...

Hi everyone, new to this thing but here are some of my stats. Male, born in Mexico, moved to Texas early, went back to Mexico for middle school and have been back in Texas since start of high school. cGPA - 3.96, sGPA - 3.98 (Top 20 school) MCAT - 521 Clinical Experience: - 50 hours of surgical...

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I'm planning to apply next cycle but would appreciate any feedback on my current school list. Basic Info cGPA/sGPA: 3.99/3.98 (top 5 public school) MCAT: 520 (131 C/P; 126 CARS; 131 B/B; 132 P/S) Michigan resident, Asian Graduated 2016 Research: 2 years in undergrad culminating in a thesis...

Hi everyone, I have a bit of a unique situation in which I will be out of the country during the application cycle due to an opportunity to work abroad. I am trying to be strategic in applying to only a limited number of schools so I can afford to fly back once or twice for any interview offers...

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Hey everyone. I just got my MCAT back yesterday and received a 512 (130/124/128/130) and would like to start making a list of schools, MD and DO. I'll post my stats below, and I'll spare you the resume details because that's always messy. I might want to pick up an MPH or another graduate degree...

I'll try to keep this as brief as possible. I just need help refining my list of schools. Submitting application in 1-2 days. GPA: 4.0 MCAT: 510 (130/126/126/128) Degree: Major in Biomedical Sciences; Minor in Chemistry & Anatomy Institution: Lowish Mid-tier state institution (4 year full...