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    WAMC + School List Review: CA ORM, 3.87 cGPA/ 3.77 sGPA, 512 MCAT

    I was hoping to be able to apply in this coming cycle 2025-2026, and looking for some advice on my school list. I am hoping to apply very broadly and have started prewriting secondaries so hopefully decrease workload. I considered waiting a year to get more clinical hours as an MA and retake my...
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    3.89, 516 School list and application question

    I am debating on applying to medical school this cycle or next and need some advice. I graduated undergrad last year with a 3.89 gpa and a degree in stem. I work in finance at a well known bank now. I feel like my application is weak and I want to know what schools I have a chance in right now...
  3. risamarisa

    WAMC/School list - 508 MCAT, 3.97 gpa

    Undergrad GPA: 3.97 MCAT: 128/127/124/129 (508) - particularly concerned about the fact that Bio/Biochem section is below 125 - thoughts? Demographics: Asian Indian female Undergrad institution - one of the top 2 UCs in CA State of residence - CA, permanent US resident First time applicant...
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    WAMC CA ORM Applicant (4.0/523)

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    1st time applicant

    Hello everyone! I’m a 20F Texas Resident applying for the first time this cycle! I would really like to do either small or exotic animal medicine so any advice would be really appreciated, especially since I’m worried about my GPA and hours. Cumulative GPA: 3.6 science GPA: 3.5 last 45...
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    WAMC / School List - Nontraditional, 3.85/528, Weak Research

    1. cGPA 3.85 overall (3.74 in university, 4.0 in postbacc - there was also an upward trend while in university); sGPA 4.0 2. MCAT: 528 3. California 4. White, male (ORM) 5. Undergrad: California state school (CSU, not UC) where I earned a Bachelor's in Philosophy. Postbacc: local Community...
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    WAMC- 516/3.4 ORM

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    School list w/o physics

    Hi all, I'm applying next cycle to schools that don't require a full year of physics. It's my first cycle. Is 30 schools too few? I couldn't find any more that don't require that 3rd quarter of physics. Just looking for some general comments on (1) how does my school list look? (2) any red...
  10. cjfblu

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    Hello! I’m applying this cycle and struggling with putting together my school list since I’ve been recommended research-heavy schools based on stats, but research is a weakness on my application and I’d really appreciate any suggestions for realistic schools to make a balanced list! Doing...
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    Texas (4.0 GPA / no MCAT)

    4.0 GPA throughout Will plan to take the MCAT in May; 500 diagnostic and 503 on second full length (not sure if this matters) Texas resident in DFW Arab American Male University of Texas at Arlington 3500 clinical hours, with 3000 coming from Scribing at an ED and the others coming from...
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    WAMC - MD / ORM / 3.88 cGPA 3.81 sGPA / 517 MCAT School List

    1) cGPA and sGPA as calculated by AMCAS or AACOMAS sGPA: 3.81 / cGPA: 3.88 2) MCAT score(s) and breakdown. Include all (non-voided) attempts. 517 MCAT: 129/124(CARS)/132/132 3) State of residence or country of citizenship (if non-US) Maryland resident 4) Ethnicity and/or race Asian 5)...
  13. nessagarch

    Low sGPA during COVID

    For context: Undergrad: cGPA: 3.3 sGPA:2.71 Post Bacc: cGPA: 3.75 sGPA: 3.70 (expecting for it to go up) Combined: cGPA: 3.66 sGPA 3.16 I haven’t taken the MCAT yet, I’m planning on taking it January 2026 and applying next year’s cycle. FL resident, Hispanic/Latinx, went to a state school...
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    WAMC - non-trad(ish) applying in May

    Hi there! Would love some input on school list if possible. I only have one in-state, so will apply there and to my undergrad, but any other advice is greatly appreciated. I know my sGPA is quite low, so not sure how that will impact my application. I am a graduate business student applying in...
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    WAMC - going from MD/PhD to MD (3.6/508/research heavy)

    Hey guys! I'm planning to reapply to MD programs next cycle (2025-26) and would appreciate help with building my school list and advice on how to strengthen my app. My first cycle, I applied to <10 MD/PhD programs, received two II > W > R. The feedback I received was largely positive, with...
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    Just looking for advice WAMC

    Hey guys—just made account. Looking for some advice as I prepare to apply to the 2025-2026 cycle. cgpa: 3.85; sgpa: 3.9 MCAT: 519 (131, 128, 129, 131) Small liberal arts school Race: white M No state schools in my state! I took 3 gap years Research: 400 hrs organic chem bench in college (1...
  17. dunkcat

    WAMC How competitive am I really for T20s? [Great Stats, Mid ECs]

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    WAMC? 3.83 cGPA, 3.80 sGPA, (4.0 since junior year), 516 MCAT (129/127/130/130), Texas Applicant for 2025/26 cycle

    Stats: 1100 research hours UTHSCSA - 1 middle author pub (IF 14 journal), maybe 2nd by app time - 200hrs campus research lab- overall bad fit, didn't last long - 400 volunteer hospice worker, leader of school chapter for what its worth - 300 hrs individual tutoring + 130 group tutoring (both for...
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    MD WAMC: Non-trad NJ resident, Low-ish GPA High-ish MCAT

    Hi all! I would like some advice as to my chances of getting into medical school (if any…) and what schools I should apply to. I would also welcome advice on ways to improve my odds. I really would like to go MD but am open to Rowans SOM and PCOM for DO. I plan on applying May 2026. Application...
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    To retake or not to retake the MCAT

    Basically what the title says My MCAT from last september is a fine overall score but continues to haunt me becuase of the CARS subsection. I got a 513 (130/124/128/131). For the last few months I've been on and off thinking about a retake and then trying to accept my score. I need to...
  22. fkm2025

    WAMC + school list help / cGPA=3.91, sGPA=3.89, MCAT=518

    Hello all! I’m planning to apply in the 2025/2026 cycle and am looking for some help with my school list and identifying gaps in my application. Thank you in advance for taking the time to read this and provide feedback! cGPA = 3.91, sGPA = 3.89 2 MCAT attempts, 11 point increase 507...
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    MD & DO Low stat ORM, do I actually have a chance?

    Hi all, I am a bit hopeless about my stats so I figured I would try to get others' opinions on this. I'm a 23 ORM applicant from a state that has no IS medical school at all. I am now 2 years out of college and hoping to apply this upcoming cycle. College was depressing for me because I...
  24. Dog goes Meow

    What Are My Chances?/Serving in military

    I am finishing my last year as a post bacc, hoping to apply for the 2026-2027 cycle. I need help building a school list considering my GPA objectively. Also, I want to know how competitive I am for Emory if anyone can chime in on that... Stats MCAT: 526 uGPA: 3.46 Post bacc GPA: 3.94 CA...
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    WAMC 3.27, JD, Military

    Hello all, forgive me, but I will be making assumptions for my MCAT score as I want to gauge the possibility of making it into school before focusing on the MCAT. Kansas White Male Local Undergrad (Philosophy): cGPA 3.48 sGPA 2.96 -- Four undergraduate institutions over six years, worked...
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    WAMC (3.42/504) Lower stat, high EC

    cGPA and sGPA: cGPA: 3.42 sGPA: 3.24 MCAT: 504 (124/127/126/127) I took the MCAT prior to taking Biochemistry and Orgo II which is why I believe my Chem/Phys section struggled the way it did. I would consider a retake if the timeline works out okay, but I am looking for some feedback on that...
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    515 MCAT Ohio WAMC/School List

    I need some help with my school list for the 25-26 cycle and would love some feedback! I think my stats are just...okay, so any feedback on my application is fine with me too. I am also taking two gap years (graduated in spring 2024). My lower CARS score is also worrisome, so I'm still unsure if...
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    WAMC 25/26 (Low GPA, Mid DAT, Great EC's)

    Date of submission: Planning for June 2025 Overall GPA: 3.51 Science GPA: 3.52 Bio-Chem-Physics GPA: 3.55 DAT score (include AA and all sections): 20AA / 21TS / 20 Bio / 21 Chem / 20 Orgo / 21 RC / 18 QR / 20 PAT Undergrad Attended: University of Illinois at Chicago Major: Biological Sciences...
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    WAMC - First time applicant

    Hello! I’m planning on applying to veterinary schools next year for the class of 2030, and this will be my first time applying. I’ve considered both medical school and veterinary school, and as much as I also love human medicine, I cannot imagine doing anything other than veterinary medicine...
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    WAMC + school list for upcoming cycle (3.96/525)?

    Hello everyone- I am looking to build a school list and was wondering if anyone might be able to advise me/ suggest other possible places to apply and just generally let me know what my chances might be. TIA! cGPA 3.96/ sGPA 4.0 MCAT: 525 (132/130/131/132) State of residence: Iowa Ethnicity...
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    Junior Texas Resident, No Gap Year WAMC (3.9/521)

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    WAMC: First time applicant, but low hours

    Hey guys! Here’s my stats. I’d love to hear one thoughts on my odds or what I could improve on if I need to reapply next cycle. I also feel very confident in my essays, as I have an interesting story of undergoing a life-changing spinal surgery when I was younger that has seriously impacted my...
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    WAMC: 3.83/522

    I'm an applicant in the current cycle, submitted all secondaries by mid-August (0 II's and 0 R's). 1. cGPA and sGPA: 3.83/3.83 2. MCAT: 522 (132/128/132/130) 1 attempt 3. State: CA 4. Ethnicity and/or race: ORM (East asian) 5. Undergraduate institution: T10 6. Clinical experience (volunteer and...
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    WAMC + MCAT Retake (3.86, 512)

    Hello: I got my MCAT score today and I am a little disappointed. Trying to check my school list for 2025 cycle and decide whether to just send in my app for the upcoming cycle, take a 2nd gap year to increase ec's or just retake the MCAT. CA ORM cGPA: 3.86, MCAT: 512 Clinical: 500 total...
  37. anonymooseee

    WAMC: ORM, 3.95, 515 (retake mcat?)

    Stats: GPA: 3.95, MCAT: 515 (130/125:mad:/129/131). 1 gap year Identity: Virginia, ORM, E01, first-gen, immigrant. Undergraduate Institution: top public undergrad Clinical volunteering: 1000 hrs EMT, 150 hrs volunteering in the hospital Nonclinical volunteering: Technical human rescue (400 hrs)...
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    WAMC? School list help (3.97, 516, ORM)

    cGPA and sGPA: 3.97 MCAT: 516 (129/130/128/129) State of residence: Georgia Ethnicity and/or race: Indian female Undergrad category: state school, psych and bio double major, spanish minor Clinical experience: 200 hours volunteering in neurology, nephrology, ED, anesthesia, 500 paid hours...
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