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    Preparing for my second application cycle - WAMC/Advice building my school list

    Hi y'all, I am a Texas resident currently preparing to reapply this cycle after a difficult first cycle where I did not match. For context, I had 5 IIs in-state from Baylor, UTSW, McGovern, TTUHSC, and UTMB. I am currently on the waitlist for all 5 schools. I think the main reasons why things...
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    WAMC? 5 years since undergrad, strong peds background

    !!! PLEASE DO NOT QUOTE !!! cGPA: 3.15 sGPA: 2.9 (not officially calculated... could use help calculating for AMCAS/AACOM) MCAT 510 (127/127/128/128) taken Jan 2023 Arizona resident White/F/27 years old Undergraduate: BS Biology from University of Arizona, 2019 Clinical experience (volunteer...
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    School List (517/3.96)

    Hi! I'm in my gap year now applying for this upcoming cycle, and I just want some advice in terms of what schools to apply to. I don't know if I should tailor my list toward more research-oriented or service-oriented schools. All hours included are at the time when primaries are going to be...
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    WAMC/School List: 3.4cGPA ~3.5sGPA (upward trend), ORM, OH Resident, 512 MCAT, Research Heavy

    Hey guys, I was just wondering what my chances of getting into an MD school are this upcoming cycle. Additional information: - Senior biochem major, biology minor at R2 University. - Working in a materials science lab since the fall of 2021 (strong letter from PI; we get along well), 1 pub, 2...
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    WAMC - 3.5gpa, 508 MCAT, ORM, AZ Resident

    Hi all, Just took the MCAT recently and got my scores back. I ended up getting a 508 on actual MCAT but on all my practice full lengths I was scoring in the 517-520 range. Should I retake the test and apply next cycle? Or apply for this cycle? My stats are below: 3.5 cgpa, 3.8sgpa (I was a...
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    WAMC/School List: 3.6 GPA/506 MCAT/URM

    This cycle (2024-2025) will be my first cycle. Overall GPA: 3.6, Science GPA: 3.42, 506 (upward trend with a slight dip in my senior year) State: Maryland URM (African American) & low income Clinical Experience: 200 hospice volunteering, 400 PCT at nursing home Shadowing: 40 oncology, primary...
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    WAMC: MCAT: 522, cGPA:4.0, ORM, School List Help

    Hi All, I want to preface this by thanking all of you for any and all guidance you may provide (I am extremely ignorant to a lot of this). Be as harsh and as critical as you would like. I plan to apply to MD schools this upcoming cycle (took a gap year post-graduation) and am in the process...
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    WAMC/School List Help (AL Resident, 506/3.9)

    21F, Neuroscience major with minors in chemistry and psychology cGPA and sGPA as calculated by AMCAS or AACOMAS cGPA: 3.9, sGPA: 3.8 MCAT score(s) and breakdown. Include all (non-voided) attempts. 506 (125/128/124/129) (i know its bad but hopefully everything else somewhat makes up for it)...
  9. Ryan George

    WAMC/School List Help (NJ Resident, 521/3.9)

    Hello everyone, I'd really appreciate it if I could get some feedback on my app, and a rough school list that I made. Summary of Application Biochemistry Major (cGPA: 3.90, sGPA: 3.94) MCAT: 521 (131/127/131/132) NJ Resident, 23 years old ORM: Asian Undergraduate Institution: Stony Brook...
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    WAMC (511/3.94) Virginia ORM Female

    I need some advice after receiving my score! I took the exam for the first time on 1/26 and got a 511 (129/126/128/128), which is lower than what I was hoping for. I'm trying to gauge my chances at East Coast schools, especially the DMV area. I am Asian, so that might be another factor to...
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    WAMC - School List Help! 3.75/516 ORM

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    WAMC + school list help (MD)

    cGPA as calculated by AMCAS: 3.835 MCAT score(s) and breakdown: 521 (131/128/130/132) State of residence or country of citizenship: Illinois, US resident Ethnicity and/or race: Asian Female Undergraduate institution or category: OOS mid tier Clinical experience (volunteer and non-volunteer)...
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    WAMC - 3.79/ 507/ NY ORM ASIAN

    Hello! I just got my MCAT grade, which is a bit sad, but if you could help me change school lists or add them, it would be amazing! My MCAT grade is a red flag, and I am also worried a lot (128,126,126,127), and I plan on applying to max 30 MD schools! ORM Female Asian NY resident. I'm a senior...
  14. glitterwitch666

    WAMC/School List, 3.5/508/CA resident/re-app

    Hi everyone! Returning to SDN from an unsuccessful application cycle from 2021-2022 year (all pre-II R). While I work on solidifying applications, I'm looking for overall general advice on school lists and answers to a few specific questions. Any and all help appreciated :) Demographics: white...
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    WAMC, Texas Resident 3.67/514

    Hello everyone! This is my first time posting so sorry in advance if I do anything incorrectly. For some background, I currently attend UW-Madison and I plan on applying this upcoming cycle. I was hoping for some advice in terms of school list and any holes in my app. Texas Resident Major...
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    WAMC/School List: ORM (MCAT: 512, GPA: 3.93)

    GPA: 3.93 cgpa 3.93 sgpa Major: Biochemistry Major MCAT: 512 (129/125/129/139) ORM/URM: ORM, White (high income - privileged background) Michigan Resident Clinical volunteering: 256 hours 96 hours at free clinic where I worked as a EMT. Most patients are uninsured and disadvantaged. 160 at a...
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    MD WAMC: 3.64 undergrad/3.87 postbacc/507 MCAT

    - AMCAS GPA: 3.64 undergrad, 3.87 post-bacc, no W or I - MCAT: 507 (126/128/125/128) - Primary: 07/04, Secondaries: 07/11-10/9 - NY - White, F, non-trad, 29 years old - Undergraduate institution: Boston College, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2016) - Post-bacc completed at Hofstra University -...
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    WAMC (3.6 cGPA, 510ish FL avg)/School List??

    cGPA 3.63, sGPA 3.34 MCAT: don’t know yet, testing 1/18 - been averaging ~510 with low CARS NY, USA White Marist College Clinical experience Medical Assistant: 650 hours and counting Crisis Text Line Support: 100 hours and counting Research experience and productivity 120 hours research, 1...
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    WAMC: ORM-Splitter 3.5 GPA/519 MCAT

    Hi, I’m applying 2024-2025 cycle and I’d love some feedback on my app! Let me know if I should remove or add certain schools. I'm not really research-oriented or have a research-heavy app so I tried to pick schools that reflect that. Basic info: ORM, Ohio resident, State school for undergrad...
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    WAMC 3.85/516 and school list help

    Hi! I’m trying to make a school list for the 2024-2025 cycle (first-time applicant) Notes: I am originally from PA and went to a T25 undergrad in GA. Location is the most important factor for me as my boyfriend will be attending medical school in Detroit. I would love to apply to MD schools...
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    WAMC 3.94/513 + Advice for ECs

    "PLEASE DO NOT QUOTE THIS MESSAGE" Hello, I'm a student graduating from undergrad in May 2024 and will be applying for the 2024 cycle. I'd like to know the chances of me getting into a medical school, but also a general outline of what medical schools I should apply to! 1. cGPA: 3.93 sGPA...
  22. antipeptide

    WAMC: non-trad ORM seeking low MD/DO A in the 2025 cycle

    27 yo M ORM Massachusetts resident Bachelors in Molecular Bio '18 2.89 GPA AAS '22 in Respiratory Therapy 4.0 (70 credits) Post Bacc (in progress, '24) 3.9 (24 credits) Estimated Cumulative GPA would be 3.3 overall MCAT 511 in September 2023 Clinical Hours: 400 hours clinical scribe in...
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    School list Feedback 3.6/516 URM!!

    . School List: SUNY Downstate Loyola Rosalind Franklin George Washington Tufts Einstein Drexel NYMC Georgetown Dartmouth University of Vermont UMass Geisinger Rochester Rush Boston University Rutgers Hackensack Meharry Morehouse Howard
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    WAMC TX WI

    Hello, I'm a non-trad applicant 7 years out of undergrad. Looking to see if with my stats I can give med school a chance: Undergraduate BS in Biochem, cGPA: 3.7 and sGPA: 3.6 MS in Statistics: 3.8 504 MCAT (taken in 2016, will need to retake but I'm not confident in improving) Resident: 2...
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    WAMC: Advice please?

    Hi Guys, I am currently looking at ways I can make becoming a physician a reality. I tried suppressing my desire to become one, but I think I keep beating myself up over never applying myself to it out of fear of failure or rejection, so, this is my Hail Mary. I have a degree in Computer...
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    MD Advice on Strenghtening Application WAMC

    Hi, I am a rising junior at one of the top public universities (top 3) and I am hoping to matriculate into an MD program without a gap year. I am seeking advice on how to strengthen my app -- particularly what I am missing EC wise. A bit about me:: cGPA and sGPA: 3.98 MCAT: Diagnostic was at...
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    Overthinking and Confused so WAMC

    Hi guys! I'm a rising junior and I've been looking at a few (around 15-20 or so) MD and DO schools and the more I look at them the more I'm doubting that I'll have credentials by senior year to apply to Med school. Below are my stats: 3.9 cGPA and 3.8sGPA I haven't taken the MCAT yet but I'm...
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    WAMC low low MCAT and high GPA

    I have a 499 MCAT score and a 3.92 GPA. I took the MCAT in June and was averaging better than how I scored... but alas. i'm a PA resident, do I have any shot at MD schools anywhere? do you think most DO schools would interview? trying most for PCOM, but also don't know what to make of my school...
  29. lattepcr

    MD WAMC: NY/CA ORM, cGPA 3.88, sGPA 3.72, 512 -> 511 MCAT

    Hi! I just graduated college with a degree in biomedical engineering and a minor in psychology. 1. cGPA 3.88, sGPA: 3.72 2. NY resident, can also change residency to CA during my gap years 3. ORM Asian 4. Ivy league for undergrad 5. Clinical experience: - research coordinator for 1 year -...
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    should I add schools? 4.0 GPA, 517 MCAT

    I submitted my primary application June 20th (a little later than I wanted but needed the extra time), and I am assuming it will be processed in the next few weeks. I am starting to get nervous that I created an ambitious school list and am wondering if I should add some lower stat schools...
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    WAMC: ORM, cGPA 3.81, sGPA 3.63, 511 MCAT, trad

    3.81 cGPA, 3.63 sGPA 511: 128,127,127,129 CA Asian Pepperdine Uni 1400 hours paid EMT, 300 hours covid vaccination volunteer 300 hours research, no pubs 20 hours derm shadowing 80 food drive volunteering 1300 hours music scholarship, 150 hours music mentor, 550 hours club water polo Relevant...
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    MD WAMC/School List Help

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    WAMC/School List Help- Low Stats

    Hi, I am submitting my AMCAS and AACOMAS tomorrow, and I wanted some advice on my school list. I understand that my MCAT and GPA are low and should be retaken, but to be transparent... I can't. My family thinks I am wasting my life away (I am three years out of undergrad) and wants me to find...
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    WAMC/School List: Mid Stats(cGPA, 3.72 sGPA 3.26, 518), High clinical, Low EC

    cGPA and sGPA as calculated by AMCAS or AACOMAS : 3.72 & 3.26, respectively MCAT score(s) and breakdown: 518 130/131/129/128 State of residence or country of citizenship (if non-US): California Ethnicity and/or race: ORM (Filipino) Undergraduate institution or category: UCSD Clinical experience...
  36. BattalionX

    MD WAMC: 19 YO, 3.9 GPA, 512 MCAT, URM, No Research

    cGPA: 3.91, sGPA: 3.89 MCAT Score: 512 (126/132/128/126) State: FL Ethnicity: URM, Hispanic. Low SES. Undergrad: Florida International University (FIU) Clincial Experience: 1000 hours paid clinical (step down unit, CNA and phlebotomist), 200 hours clinical volunteering Research: N/A Shadowing...
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    WAMC Canadian applicant, cGPA:3.92, MCAT 514 (CARS126) - Please help with school list!

    Hello, I am limited financially so I can't apply to many schools; I'd appreciate your help in narrowing my school list down to schools I really may have a chance in (10-15). Coming from Canada, I don't have a lot of clinical experience other than 300h of volunteering at hospital. ECs: 2000h...
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    Hi everyone, I want to thank you all in advance for reviewing my stats. I appreciate it so much and value all of your opinions. I didn't include DO on this list because I'm not adverse to taking another gap year to study again for the MCAT if I must, so I decided to take a shot in the dark and...
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    WAMC/ Please help with school list (4.0/517/URM)

    cGPA and sGPA: 4.0 MCAT: 517 (129/128/128/132) State of Residence: Georgia Ethnicity and/or race: Black Female Undergraduate Category: State school Clinical Experience: 605 paid hours as a phlebotomist, 261 volunteer hours (this includes a medical mission trip overseas) Research Experience: 450...
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