what are my chances

This question has been on my mind since I became motivated to go into medicine. I have had a permanently detached retina in my left eye since birth, leaving me completely single-sighted. I do have 20-20 vision in my right eye, and feel I have adapted with this mono-vision quite well. I actually...

Hi everyone, just looking to get some insight and a recommended school list. I am a Florida resident, ORM (white), and a reapplicant. I interviewed at 2 schools last cycle but was waitlisted. GPA/MCAT: 3.87cGPA/3.90sGPA, 509MCAT(126,127,128,128) EC's: 400+ hrs clinical research with...

Hi everyone, I would love some input on my application and how hopeless I probably am. I have already compiled a school list with help from WedgeDawg's algorithm and my LizzyM score, along with other school-specific criteria. However, if there are some schools that you think are inappropriate...

So I think my application is pretty clean outside of my GPA which is my biggest worry. sGPA is about the same as combined. For context schools is JHU with degree in Mol Cell Bio. I had a >3.5 GPA in all semesters save for sophomore year in which I had a 3.07 and 3.45, Lowest grade was a B- in...

Hi everyone, I am a 2016 grad with a molecular bio degree from a good private liberal arts school. I graduated with a 3.13 sga and a 3.33 ugpa. I have a upward gpa trend and my junior and senior year sgpa is higher. That said, I know my GPA is too low to apply to MD schools at the moment...

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Hi guys! KY resident here. My stats are 3.75 cgpa, 3.68 sgpa, and 516 MCAT. Important extracurriculars - 220 hours clinical shadowing in pediatric hospital (various specialties) - 30 hours clinical volunteering in ED - 180 hours in peer health education (leadership role in this organization) -...

29 yr old nontrad here. It's been a ride so far but I managed a 4.0 since deciding on the switch into medicine. I'm taking my time before sitting for the MCAT and am enjoying the review process. I'm curious for comment on what minimum MCAT adcoms would need to see to corroborate my turnaround...

Hello. I am an MS3 looking for some career advice. I am interested in Radiology, but am concerned that it may not be a good fit for me. My understanding is that Radiology requires a LARGE volume of knowledge. I had a lot of difficulty retaining the volume of material in the pre-clinical years...

I am a pre-med student currently discouraged because a lot of my friends always seem to be 2 steps ahead of me. I’m posting this to see if I’m on the right track/ ask critique of where my resume lacks. Thanks in advance!! Degree: Biology, Honors Track GPA: 3.833 Extra. Curriculares: College...

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Hey all, just some quick notes about me: MA resident, ORM, reapplicant (applied first time during college), chemistry major Have lived in MA, CT, VT, and FL during the past 5 years (currently FL) cGPA: 3.5, sGPA 3.4 15 credits of DIY postbac- 3.8 GPA MCAT 514 (131/127/128/128) Activities...

Hello, I know this has been asked about a thousands of times, but what are my chances at a DO school? Any DO school? I am a black female, 21 years old Majored in neuroscience with a minor in french 2.7 undergrad cGPA at a top notch private school Currently got into a MPH program where I'll most...

Hispanic Texas Resident cGPA: 3.49 sGPA: 3.44 (C+ in both Ochem 1&2 but A's in Systems Phys/Genetics/BioChem) MCAT 5/5/18: 519 (129/129/129/132) (old MCAT from 2015 was a 31) - 160 hours of physician shadowing (orthopedics and interventional cardiology) -Worked as Community Assistant at...

So long story short..I took my MCAT and received a lower than expected CARS score of 121. Even though I had been scoring a 126 on my last 2 practice exams :( Overall: 506 of 130/121/126/129. I am currently applying to MD programs as a KY resident, SES disadv. I have applied to my state MD...

Hey everyone! Long time lurker here- just wanted to get your guy's input on what you think my chances are for getting in to a DO school this cycle. FL resident 2 science, 1 MD, 1 DO LOR (should I get a non science LOR?) 1000+ hours of hospital volunteering Orgo TA 2 semesters Private tutor 1...

I'm sure a few of you all have seen a post of mine I've made within the past couple days. I've been using this forum to look at school options, funding options, and many other things, and I believe I've made up my school list in its entirety. I am going to apply to over 30 schools! Yeah, yeah, I...

Hi everyone, I just had my primary approved and would like to send it off very soon to other schools. (I’m still working on 2 letters of rec but I'll have them soon hopefully). Any help is greatly appreciated! Age: 23 Undergrad University: University of Florida Residence: FL Sex: Female...

Age: 23 Undergrad University: Florida Atlantic University Residence: MI Sex: Female Ethnicity: Middle Eastern (immigrant) MCAT: 498 (124,123,127,124) Undergrad GPA: 3.26 Science Undergrad GPA: 3.15 Graduate GPA: 4.0, masters' of biomedical sciences with a thesis in alzheimer's disease (thesis...

Hello! Long time lurker on SDN, but first time posting...I feel like I have had an unusual pre-med experience so I wanted other's opinions! I began college as a communications major at a local college and decided to go into medicine after completing my freshman year. From there I changed major...

Hi! I'm a non-trad who'd really appreciate SDNers' feedback on what schools I have a chance at/where to improve as I have a few years before I apply. Please note that some of these stats are anticipated. Thank you! cGPA/sGPA: 3.8/3.67 MCAT: 515 (Higher CARS / lower CPFBS) State of residence: CA...

Hey guys! I am an international student from Europe, and I plan on applying to medical schools in the upcoming days. That said, I was hoping you could help me with schools I should apply to. I believe that only private schools accept international students. My stats: -MCAT 511 (Phy/Chem 530...

Hey guys! I am an international student from Europe, and I plan on applying to medical schools in the upcoming days. That said, I was hoping you could help me create a list of schools I should apply to. I believe that only private schools accept international students. My stats: -MCAT 511...

Hi all, my coursework was just verified and my BCP GPA is at a lousy 2.9..do I have a chance?? My overall is a 3.4 and science is a 3.1. DAT 23AA 22PAT 24TS. Basically I had one really bad year due to family problems that tanked my GPA, my last three semesters have been a 3.85 average. (Also...

Hello everyone, Here I am applying for the third cycle! What I learned from the first cycle: I made a poor list (MSAR showed internationals mostly got accepted to top 20 schools, so I mostly applied there instead of schools more in line with my stats that take less internationals) What I...

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Hi All! Didn't have time to track down the typical rubrik people follow when posting these, but I'll try to give a concise, accurate picture of my application! Just got my MCAT back today; already applied to 5 DOs but plan to apply to allopathics within the next week now that I can whittle my...

Hi All! Didn't have time to track down the typical rubrik people follow when posting these, but I'll try to give a concise, accurate picture of my application! Just got my MCAT back today; already applied to 5 DOs but plan to apply to allopathics within the next week now that I can whittle my...

I have a 4.0 GPA (3.997 sGPA), 507 MCAT (third time), 300 ED volunteer hours, college baseball athlete, 0 research hours, 150 shadowing hours; what are my chances getting into a MD school as I am applying this cycle? (*US schools only)

Hi everyone. I've been seeing a lot of people's stats on here and thought I'd throw mine into the ring. A lot of the scores I see on here are better than mine, but I feel like they aren't a good representation of the application pool. Thoughts? I'm from a small town in Wisconsin who went to the...

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Overall sGPA/cGPA: 3.96 MCAT: 512 (125/129/129/129) Demographic: White male from rural underserved southwest Virginia; son of physician with no particular challenges or narrative Undergrad: Microbio major/Bio minor from Virginia Tech Clinical Experience: 1.5 years of ER scribing (1700 hours)...

Hello, I was wondering what my chances for getting into medical school. I am a 20-year-old Hispanic female about to graduate with my bachelors in July. I have 200+ shadowing hours (of different specialties and professions) I am president of a club I have done 2 medical mission trips I have 200+...

Currently studying for the MCAT for 7/7 with practice scores between 507-510. uGPA: 3.1 postbacc GPA (19 credits upper division bio) - 3.947 final AACOMAS sGPA : 3.10 final cGPA: 3.23 ORM FL Resident My issues are: 1) Do I stand a chance with these stats for DO schools? 2) I will not have a...

Here we are, the classic what are my chances thread, however this time it’s for a friend of mine. I appreciate any and all advice as always. (sorry, this is quite long) She’s currently pretty discouraged to apply at all this year, but I figured I would consult SDN and hope for some positive...

Hey guys this is my first post... not really sure if I'm supposed to be as detailed as I'm going to be but here goes nothing haha I am a White, Male from Rhode Island. I am a Chemistry major at a small private school in New England, my cGPA is 3.88 and my sGPA is 3.85. My MCAT was a bit...

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Hi everyone, I would love your opinion. I'm a semi nontraditional student because I'm a communications major (three minors: business, computer info tech, and chemistry) and took a fifth year of undergrad to finish up. I decided to pursue medicine before my fourth year. I've only taken the bare...

Hey everyone, I am wondering what my chances are for an acceptance this round. Any school recommendations would also be appreciated! STATS: cGPA: 3.25 sGPA: 3.1 I had two really bad semesters my sophomore year due to family issues and working multiple jobs. I ended up failing a few science...

cGPA: 3.46 sGPA 3.31 Had a 2.95 first 3 terms; 3.88 most recent 4 terms 514 (127/128/127/132) Ohio resident Asian/White Louisiana State University (undergrad only) In Biochemistry with Math minor (started in engineering) 500 Clinical non-volunteer; 80 clinical volunteer (volunteer and...