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[Goro]

Apply this cycle to DO schools and MD schools where your GPA is at least > their 10th %ile.

IF you have no luck with MD, and don't like the idea of being a DO, then go for the SMP.

 

[ltaspire]

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[Goro]

Do you think the SMP is worth it with this GPA and context for MD? I am sort of terrified of going to Duke's SMP because of what everyone says: how hard it is and how you need to get close to a 4.0, and specifically for Duke, there is no linkage. Are there any schools you think should def be on my list when applying for MD?

Your state MD school
Wayne State

 

[ltaspire]

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[Goro]

I saw you recommend another person with similar stats these other schools (School List w/ 3.5 GPA+525 MCAT), should I apply to those as well?

Do you have a compelling story?

 

[ltaspire]

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[Mr.Smile12]

I don't normally recommend a SMP for candidates with overall GPAs/science GPAs of 3.5 (where yours is closest)... more likely those nearer 3.2 GPA.

What grabs my eye: 300 shadowing hours, 800 internship hours, 800+ volunteer hours. The details would be nice to know to see if you have more of a mission fit with schools if you are unwilling to share your unique journey.

 

[Faha]

You are fine to apply this month. I suggest these schools with your stats:
All 4 SUNYs
Albany
New York Medical College
Hofstra
Einstein
Mount Sinai
Rochester
Vermont
Quinnipiac
Tufts
Boston University
Hackensack
Drexel
Temple
Jefferson
Pittsburgh
Georgetown
George Washington
Virginia Commonwealth
Eastern Virginia
Wake Forest
Belmont
USF Morsani
Miami
NOVA MD
Tulane
TCU
Creighton
St. Louis
Rosalind Franklin
Medical College Wisconsin
Western Michigan
Wayne State
Oakland Beaumont
Iowa
U Illinois
Indiana