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[premedmind]

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Can someone tell me a little bit about this school, as far as average MCAT and GPA?

How well regarded is this school?

These are my stats....MCAT - ~26, GPA - 3.74, ECs: Good.

 

[Nicbmann]

Just curious how my stats looked.
3.45 GPA
3.25 Science
3.6 other
26 M MCAT (The M sucks)

I just graduated from CU Boulder and with my year off I am working at a clinic through AmeriCorps.
I have some research, shadowing, and volunteer work.
Thanks,
Nic

 

[Torongo]

I think u have a pretty decent shot in average DO school cuz thts the average for DO schools.

GOOD LUCK

 

[chudat]

CHudat shopping for your Asian wife early huh??🙄

To MissDO,
I just want to apologize for my mistake; for some reason, you look very Chinese in your picture.

To PunkmedGirl,
You know, it's never too early to start looking for the one. On a side note, what about u punkmedgirl? you Chinese?

 

[Krisss17]

Can someone tell me a little bit about this school, as far as average MCAT and GPA?

How well regarded is this school? I am mostly interested because it is in a very convenient location for me (Old Westbury).

These are my stats....MCAT - ~26, GPA - 3.74, ECs: Good.

You might want to consider looking at the School Specific thread. There is quite a bit of information there.

Are you a NY State Resident? While they do accept OOS, they do first look at ISS..

From what I have read, NYCOM is pretty competitive to get into, so while your GPA looks good, I'm not sure about the MCAT.

 

[kypreos]

your mcat is at about thier average and your GPA is above. apply and good luck this season. They are sort of oos friendly except for the fact that they interview people in state a month earlier. but they do accept people oos. It would not be a waste of money. youve got a shot but theres no shoe in at any school. good luck

 

[Flushot]

Just curious how my stats looked.
3.45 GPA
3.25 Science
3.6 other
26 M MCAT (The M sucks)

I just graduated from CU Boulder and with my year off I am working at a clinic through AmeriCorps.
I have some research, shadowing, and volunteer work.
Thanks,
Nic

This is about average. I'm guessing your stuff should be in soon, so this shouldn't be a problem. Also, don't worry about the writing score. Seriously, it's not a big deal. Even for those that get a L, it's barely a hindrance.

 

[nomembername]

Can someone tell me a little bit about this school, as far as average MCAT and GPA?

How well regarded is this school? I am mostly interested because it is in a very convenient location for me (Old Westbury).

These are my stats....MCAT - ~26, GPA - 3.74, ECs: Good.

How is your MCAT approximately a 26? For the 2008 incoming class the averages were 27 MCAT and 3.5 cum / 3.5 sci gpa. I am sure it went up for this summer's incoming class - 2009 (they all do).

Applying will never hurt, if you actually have a 26 I would say you have a good shot to get an interview, because your gpa is good, but a higher number would obviously be better.

Best of luck.

Oh ya, and in regards to its reputation, I have been told by many physicians in the NY area that it is a great school and will get you where you need to be if you put in the work. It has name recognition in the area which is good. I know people who have chosen NYCOM over private MD schools b/c of location and they felt it would give them the same opportunity for what they wanted. It is a personal choice based on what suits you best. It will however, put you in a position to be successful just like any other school, if you do the work.

 

[premedmind]

I am a URM NY State resident, if that helps at all. I know they accept more in state residents.

And I haven't taken my MCAT yet, that's just an estimate.

I have a US News book here that says they accept 55% of in state residents, so it can't be THAT competitive.

Straight from the book:

For Fall 2007
"Acceptance rate: 11.8%
In-state acceptance rate: 55.0%
Out-of-state acceptance rate: 1.9%"


As an aside, I'm suddenly really worried for my future. At first, I was looking at MD schools, now DO, now I am not even sure if I will make DO... Ughh.....

 

[nomembername]

I am a URM NY State resident, if that helps at all. I know they accept more in state residents.

And I haven't taken my MCAT yet, that's just an estimate.

I have a US News book here that says they accept 55% of in state residents, so it can't be THAT competitive.

Straight from the book:

For Fall 2007
"Acceptance rate: 11.8%
In-state acceptance rate: 55.0%
Out-of-state acceptance rate: 1.9%"


As an aside, I'm suddenly really worried for my future. At first, I was looking at MD schools, now DO, now I am not even sure if I will make DO... Ughh.....

After reading this, as long as you can speak intelligently in an interview and get that 26 you will be fine....make sure you apply early and you should hear about an interview in late october/november (thats when the secondaries get mailed to the first group of interviewees)....

Again, good luck, you'll be fine....

 

[sweetsaja]

Hi,

Is it ok if I send in my application in June and send in a DO LOR in August? I'm taking the MCAT July 30th and will shadow a DO early Aug.

Also, what schools should I apply to with a 3.36 GPA. I'm a WI resident. I haven't taken biochemistry but will be taking it fall 09. Will 5 schools be enough? I'm thinking Midwestern and NYCOM, I'm not sure for the other 3....help!

 

[countthestars]

Concentrate on your MCATs. You have a good chance at NYCOM. Good luck!

 

[missDO]

Hi,

Is it ok if I send in my application in June and send in a DO LOR in August? I'm taking the MCAT July 30th and will shadow a DO early Aug.

Also, what schools should I apply to with a 3.36 GPA. I'm a WI resident. I haven't taken biochemistry but will be taking it fall 09. Will 5 schools be enough? I'm thinking Midwestern and NYCOM, I'm not sure for the other 3....help!

I applied to schools in September and didn't have a DO letter out until February...everything else was out promptly, though. I think you're more than ok...very on top of your stuff with the early app submission which I highlyyy recommend. I think I may have scored more interviews had I known I wanted to apply DO earlier in the game. I applied to 10 schools. I'm going to WVSOM...apply there! Great little town, very secluded and naturally aesthetic...definitely not the city feel of Midwestern or NYCOM, though. Has tons of 5 star restuarants in the "downtown" (TINY lol) and they've been featured on the Food Network! ...it's a great little area. And the ppl are incredibly friendly.

I've heard lots of great things about NOVA, too, and it is an excellent school. Best of luck 🙂

 

[knightdoctor08]

So I am just looking for advice.
My stats are:
Sci GPA=3.23
NonSci GPA=3.11
Cum GPA=3.19

MCAT=26Q (8VR,7PS,11BS)

ER volunteering=75 hours
DO and MD shadow=50+ hours
DO letter
Special Olympics Coach (for my brother)
Worked full time thru college
Married and wife is attending pharmacy school at western🙂
One year of molecular neuroscience research (no publicatins🙁)
One year of Select agent/Bioterroism vaccine research (no publications🙁)

I am almost done with my AACOMAS and I just wanted to know what my chances were at place like western, touro and AZCOM. I really want to be close to my wife. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[fitz0809]

Michigan Resident: 1st choice MSUCOM, applying to MI MD schools as well, and a range of other DO schools

Business Major

cGPA- 3.32
sGPA- 3.46

Volunteering:
2 Different ER's= total 75 hours
Child Life Specialists - ~ 25 hours and counting
Pediatrics 10 hours

Research:
Zoology Research ~ 50 hours

I also just started a project enrolling patients in a research project and will have logged about 20 hours by the time I send in my app

Shadowing:
40+ hours of an MD in the field I want to work
I am working on finding a DO to shadow in the next month or so
(no letter obviously ... I can work on that though)

Work: between 15-20 hours per week during school year
40 summers

MCAT: took on the 28th (practice averages 28-30)

Does it help that I worked through every college semester? What MCAT should I need to be pretty competitive for at least MSUCOM and other DO schools?

 

[PunkmedGirl]

To MissDO,
I just want to apologize for my mistake; for some reason, you look very Chinese in your picture.

To PunkmedGirl,
You know, it's never too early to start looking for the one. On a side note, what about u punkmedgirl? you Chinese?

Uhmmm no sweetie...I'm far from being an Asian. Besides I think I'm little oold for you.😎

 

[ODorDO]

can someone please comment on my MDapp about what MCAT score i should get (ideally/realistically)? cos i've been gettin low 20s' on practice tests, and my test date is on 07/02

 

[158313]

Well I finished my 1st year of podiatry school and I am now heavily considering my options of medical school. So here my stats/info.
- I am a Wisconsin resident
- I go to DMU podiatry school
-podiatry and DO programs are identical their 1st year, thus being all the same classes. The only class we didn’t take together was OMM.
- Ended first year at 3.72gpa, class rank is not out yet, but I was ranked 6/59 last semesters with a 3.74gpa.
-Undergrad- graduated with 3.2gpa and MCAT 21
- had 4yrs of outpatient PT experience as a PT aide
-part of several campus clubs during undergrad

Now I would be considering only DO schools due to my large exposure while at DMU. But with my 1st year being totally integrated with the DO program, I feel I have fully proven myself at a higher education institution, especially a DO curriculum. Untimely I don’t want to take the MCAT over again especially when I proved myself with this past year. These are the schools I would like to apply to.
-West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
-Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
-Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine


So honestly what are my chances at this point and any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Krisss17]

Well I finished my 1st year of podiatry school and I am now heavily considering my options of medical school. So here my stats/info.
- I am a Wisconsin resident
- I go to DMU podiatry school
-podiatry and DO programs are identical their 1st year, thus being all the same classes. The only class we didn’t take together was OMM.
- Ended first year at 3.72gpa, class rank is not out yet, but I was ranked 6/59 last semesters with a 3.74gpa.
-Undergrad- graduated with 3.2gpa and MCAT 21
- had 4yrs of outpatient PT experience as a PT aide
-part of several campus clubs during undergrad

Now I would be considering only DO schools due to my large exposure while at DMU. But with my 1st year being totally integrated with the DO program, I feel I have fully proven myself at a higher education institution, especially a DO curriculum. Untimely I don’t want to take the MCAT over again especially when I proved myself with this past year. These are the schools I would like to apply to.
-West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
-Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
-Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine


So honestly what are my chances at this point and any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

I think that because you are in a professional school and not yet finished, may cause of concern with some osteopathic schools. I believe that many med schools are hesitant to accept students that are currently in and have not completed their program. What guarantee will they have that a year down the road you won't look for something else?

Have you checked with the 3 DO schools you are interested? Check with the admissions office what they would suggest.

You might want to consider retaking the MCAT, as it is pretty low...besides with having had a year of professional school under your belt, you should be able to pull it up since you have been required to do more critical thinking during this most recent period. Your uGPA seems low average for medical school, and I'm not sure what the GPA requirements are for your choices.

If you can finish the podiatry program, you should...it will go a longer way than quitting.

Best of luck!

 

[Grey Wind]

Overall gpa = 3.02
sGPA = 3.79

MCAT = 26Q

2 years as a RN in level 1 trauma center ED
1 year psychiatric tech exp prior to BSN degree
RN volunteering in Free Clinic
Volunteer construction work exp in Romania
Organized an adoption of a Romanian kindergarten, giving supplies/clothing etc
Good LOR's

Chances for Western, UNECOM, AZCOM, PCOM, CCOM, NYCOM, NOVA, KCUMB?

 

[Watchmeollie]

Hey, so I'm going to apply this cycle, and I'm working on my list of schools. Here are my stats:

sGPA 3.64
cGPA 3.69 (These are the ones thus far calculated by AACOMAS... I don't believe they will change much once verified).

MCAT: 25Q

clinical dietitian, shadowed/ LOR DO, worked for a year as a phlebotomist, helped to organize and then went on a volunteer trip to a biological reserve in Ecuador, worked as a research assistant for two years in college, avid runner, interned at an environmental conservation group for two summers doing environmental testing, helped organize a medical mission working in rural areas of my home state, I like long walks on the beach and etc. 🙂 (and bad jokes, obv)

So the important part: my list of schools. UNECOM, PCOM, PCOM-GA, LMU- Debusk, UNDNJ, Touro CA and NV, Edward Via Virginia... any helpful advice? any schools I should consider, or giant warning signs for the ones I've listed?

I appreciate your consideration.

 

[Diopstepp]

3.62 sci gpa
3.69 overall
25 N- PS (9), VR(7), BS(9)

I feel good abt my EC's, DO shadowing, and LOR's. I am a religion major sincerely interested in primary care (I'm sure they hear this all the time unfortunately. I want to express this interest to them without coming off as fake). I feel like I have a solid background that DO schools look for. I have two concerns. 1.) The MCAT, I've decided I am only going to retake if no schools show interest come Jan/Feb. 2.) I will be finishing OChem during the course of the next school yr. I'm worried schools will reject me outright b/c of OChem not being completed yet.

My top 2 choices are LECOM (Erie) and Ohio U (I'm an Ohio resident). I do plan on applying broadly though. Any comments?

 

[missDO]

3.62 sci gpa
3.69 overall
25 N- PS (9), VR(7), BS(9)

I feel good abt my EC's, DO shadowing, and LOR's. I am a religion major sincerely interested in primary care (I'm sure they hear this all the time unfortunately. I want to express this interest to them without coming off as fake). I feel like I have a solid background that DO schools look for. I have two concerns. 1.) The MCAT, I've decided I am only going to retake if no schools show interest come Jan/Feb. 2.) I will be finishing OChem during the course of the next school yr. I'm worried schools will reject me outright b/c of OChem not being completed yet.

My top 2 choices are LECOM (Erie) and Ohio U (I'm an Ohio resident). I do plan on applying broadly though. Any comments?

Just a heads up...most schools don't accept January MCATs (some don't even consider September's)...and come February there are no more to take (unless you're insinuating you would re-take an MCAT for the 2011 app cycle).

PS- Ohio's DO school gives HUGE preference to state residents (from what I hear/my experience). Good luck! =)

 

[fitz0809]

3.62 sci gpa
3.69 overall
25 N- PS (9), VR(7), BS(9)

I feel good abt my EC's, DO shadowing, and LOR's. I am a religion major sincerely interested in primary care (I'm sure they hear this all the time unfortunately. I want to express this interest to them without coming off as fake). I feel like I have a solid background that DO schools look for. I have two concerns. 1.) The MCAT, I've decided I am only going to retake if no schools show interest come Jan/Feb. 2.) I will be finishing OChem during the course of the next school yr. I'm worried schools will reject me outright b/c of OChem not being completed yet.

My top 2 choices are LECOM (Erie) and Ohio U (I'm an Ohio resident). I do plan on applying broadly though. Any comments?

You can download the information book about DO schools here.
http://www.aacom.org/resources/bookstore/cib/Pages/default.aspx

I checked real quick and both erie and ohio accept January 2010 MCATs- but double check just to make sure.

Also I don't think a school would reject you for not completing a pre-req when you apply. You should only need to have them done by the time you graduate/ enter med school. This is pure speculation though, so I would try to look it up somewhere.

 

[deleted212936]

I hope someone will give me some advice about what to do. Here's my stats:
cGPA: 3.48
sGPA: 3.3
MCAT: 21M

Should I go ahead and apply to DO schools now, or should I retake MCAT and then apply??

 

[NPEMTIV]

Well I finished my 1st year of podiatry school and I am now heavily considering my options of medical school.

I would say go for it. Depending on how old your MCAT score is you may want to take it again (consider how old it is as some schools have limits). If you feel prepared enough to score higher on the MCAT it wouldn't hurt, but your graduate level grades are good. Not finishing a professional program may not ultimately hurt you depending on your motives for leaving and how well you present that to the ADCOMS. Just be honest and enthusiastic about it and my guess is you'll do fine.

 

[NPEMTIV]

Also, do not finish podiatry school if you don't ultimately want to do it as that will not benefit you in ANY way. More debt and time wasted.

 

[NPEMTIV]

I hope someone will give me some advice about what to do. Here's my stats:
cGPA: 3.48
sGPA: 3.3
MCAT: 21M

Should I go ahead and apply to DO schools now, or should I retake MCAT and then apply??

Apply now. Since it's early you might have some good luck. Go ahead and start planning to retake the MCAT and if you haven't heard anything before that date comes go ahead and test. Then send the updated scores to the schools for further consideration. You never know what's going to happen and if you get in before the MCAT just never take it.

 

[slim78]

Hopefully some others will chime in here but I think you should apply now AND retake. You'll have a hard time getting in with that score.

 

[deleted212936]

Thank you for your words of encouragement!

One more thing: should I mention on the primary application that I'm planning to RETAKE MCAT ?
If I do, will they put off my app. until my NEW score is in ?

 

[NPEMTIV]

Another thing to add. Don't just retake the MCAT hoping to score higher (it won't work). You need to actively study and practice or its pointless.

 

[NPEMTIV]

Thank you for your words of encouragement!

One more thing: should I mention on the primary application that I'm planning to RETAKE MCAT ?
If I do, will they put off my app. until my NEW score is in ?

No don't mention it period or they will immediately put you on hold until those scores come in.

 

[slick27]

you're gpa and mcat are both low. Work harder and get that gpa and mcat up.

 

[NPEMTIV]

3.62 sci gpa
3.69 overall
25 N- PS (9), VR(7), BS(9)

I feel good abt my EC's, DO shadowing, and LOR's. I am a religion major sincerely interested in primary care (I'm sure they hear this all the time unfortunately. I want to express this interest to them without coming off as fake). I feel like I have a solid background that DO schools look for. I have two concerns. 1.) The MCAT, I've decided I am only going to retake if no schools show interest come Jan/Feb. 2.) I will be finishing OChem during the course of the next school yr. I'm worried schools will reject me outright b/c of OChem not being completed yet.

My top 2 choices are LECOM (Erie) and Ohio U (I'm an Ohio resident). I do plan on applying broadly though. Any comments?

1) Not a bad MCAT, but waiting until January is entirely too late. Anything can happen, but I would schedule an October date.

2) Most schools I've ever had experiences with will issue tentative acceptances based on the outcome of all pre-reqs as long as your other pre-req grades give the impression that this one will be passed without any problems.

Good luck.

 

[Diopstepp]

thanks for the comments. I should have been more clear. If I were to retake, it would be for the 2011 cycle. I know avg. MCAT scores are on the rise, but I'm going to stick with my 25 for this cycle and hope a school or two shows some interest. Good luck to everyone.

 

[NPEMTIV]

thanks for the comments. I should have been more clear. If I were to retake, it would be for the 2011 cycle. I know avg. MCAT scores are on the rise, but I'm going to stick with my 25 for this cycle and hope a school or two shows some interest. Good luck to everyone.

Ah..well then, best of luck!

 

[sylvanthus]

I agree that you should apply now as it will take time to get everything verified anyhow. You can study for the MCAT and retake it during that verification period. But, like an above poster said, do not say you are planning on retaking as it may hold things up.

 

[chocolaterie]

... when I posted my score of 20Q I received a lot of negative flack because of it. Yes, this is the smiley face I envisioned while reading some of the responses🙂

The general consensus from the posts I received was to retake the test... but I've paid for all my aacomas fees prior to taking the test, so we'll see what happens. I want to add that DO schools tend to look at more than just numbers. It would be in your best interest to retake, but it's not unheard of to see a few low mcat scores (not including applicants who claim urm/disadvantaged status).

Bonne chance!

 

[Diopstepp]

i have another question. Since I am a religion major I have not really been able to take upper level sciences. The only two I've taken are path and a human nutrition class. I guess I can take Anatomy next fall (I graduated this past spring so it is not necessary for my degree). Does anyone know roughly how many upper level classes they want to see? Is it common for applicants to be accepted who pretty much just have the prereqs? I want my app to be solid but I also don't want to spend extra money if its not exactly necessary. Thanks for the advice.

 

[snurpy]

While I agree that DO schools do look at more than just numbers, I really feel that a 20-21 is too low, and doesn't do good to encourage wishful thinking. There might be a chance, but the equivalent analogy would be doing a hail mary shot, blindfolded, backwards, and on the other side of the court. Sure, there is a chance, but why not just work hard, get the MCAT up, and -dramatically- increase chances of getting in? People getting in with low scores is not the standard anymore. Medical school is just getting more and more competitive every year, so why wouldn't medical schools, in a tossup between two similar candidates, choose one with the higher numbers? You're still very early in the application process. Study hard within the next two months, and you can take the August MCAT and won't delay your application too much. Do work on the secondaries you expect to get though while waiting.

 

[DO2Be2013]

... when I posted my score of 20Q I received a lot of negative flack because of it. Yes, this is the smiley face I envisioned while reading some of the responses🙂

The general consensus from the posts I received was to retake the test... but I've paid for all my aacomas fees prior to taking the test, so we'll see what happens. I want to add that DO schools tend to look at more than just numbers. It would be in your best interest to retake, but it's not unheard of to see a few low mcat scores (not including applicants who claim urm/disadvantaged status).

Bonne chance!

I don't know if it was the 20 overall that necessarily prompted those responses, or more the fact that you had a 5 in one section. I think a 5 is an absolute zero-chance kind of score to have on any section. The general rule of thumb is that osteopathic schools will cut off at a minimum of 7 for each section, with occasional exceptions for 6's (especially if you have higher scores in other sections, and perhaps a circumstance like ESL with the 6 in Verbal)... but I've never heard of anyone getting in with a 5 on a science section and a 20 combined. Perhaps the advice would've been slightly different had your split been 7-7-6.

As for the OP- it would add a little more context if you could post your section scores. A 7-7-7 is a lot different than, say, a 9-8-4.

 

[rc4ch]

A 21 is way too low and your GPA is only average. I think your going to be really frustrated waiting to hear back from your applications with that score. I just think its close to impossible to get in with those stats. I think if you get at least a 24, things will be a lot better.

Just my opinion.

 

[DO2Be2013]

I also think a 21 is just going to be too low unless you've got something really extraordinary somewhere else on your resume, and your GPA is solid but not extraordinary. I think it will be impossible if you had less than 6 on any section.

The only advantage to applying now, if you're still determined to go ahead in this application cycle, is that you can get the 4-6 week verification waiting period out of the way. If you study your butt off from now until August and post a decent score (like at least 24), then your application will be complete by mid-September when your score comes in rather than late October/early November if you wait until you get your re-take score to submit. The first scenario wouldn't kill you. I took the August MCAT last year and did just fine. But you've gotta get the score up a few points. If you think you can do that, submit now.

 

[premedmind]

I also think a 21 is just going to be too low unless you've got something really extraordinary somewhere else on your resume, and your GPA is solid but not extraordinary. I think it will be impossible if you had less than 6 on any section.

The only advantage to applying now, if you're still determined to go ahead in this application cycle, is that you can get the 4-6 week verification waiting period out of the way. If you study your butt off from now until August and post a decent score (like at least 24), then your application will be complete by mid-September when your score comes in rather than late October/early November if you wait until you get your re-take score to submit. The first scenario wouldn't kill you. I took the August MCAT last year and did just fine. But you've gotta get the score up a few points. If you think you can do that, submit now.

I haven't take the MCAT yet but my practice scores have averaged out to be a 24.75 over 4 tests, (2 Kaplan FL and 2 AAMC, 7 and 8). The first two Kaplan FL's I got a 26 on both, AAMC test 8 I got a 26 and AAMC 7 I got a 21. If I can manage to at least stay above a 24 over my next couple of tests would you advise I take the upcoming June 18th test? My GPA is 3.74 so hopefully that will slightly offset the low MCAT for schools like Touro and NYCOM (NYCOM being my first choice).

Yes I have been studying very hard for this test up till now.

 

[rc4ch]

I haven't take the MCAT yet but my practice scores have averaged out to be a 24.75 over 4 tests, (2 Kaplan FL and 2 AAMC, 7 and 8). The first two Kaplan FL's I got a 26 on both, AAMC test 8 I got a 26 and AAMC 7 I got a 21. If I can manage to at least stay above a 24 over my next couple of tests would you advise I take the upcoming June 18th test? My GPA is 3.74 so hopefully that will slightly offset the low MCAT for schools like Touro and NYCOM (NYCOM being my first choice).

Yes I have been studying very hard for this test up till now.

Just fyi, I applied to NYCOM and never heard back from them. No interview, no rejection and they got my application and letters.

My stats: 3.88/3.87, and 25 MCAT, PA resident.

This might help you out, I don't know, but good luck.

 

[combatwombat]

apply anyways but plan to retake and scope out options for what to do with the extra academic year if you don't get in.

by applying now, at least you'll have everything set so you can apply early next time around.

 

[beckhunter116]

i have another question. Since I am a religion major I have not really been able to take upper level sciences. The only two I've taken are path and a human nutrition class. I guess I can take Anatomy next fall (I graduated this past spring so it is not necessary for my degree). Does anyone know roughly how many upper level classes they want to see? Is it common for applicants to be accepted who pretty much just have the prereqs? I want my app to be solid but I also don't want to spend extra money if its not exactly necessary. Thanks for the advice.

It doesn't have to be a lot of hours ( or any as some don't have any, but get accepted). Things like cell biology, genetics, and biochemistry are probably the most popular/useful.

I'm not sure if human nutrition is considered an upper-science. At my school this was a nursing class, but different schools different stuff.

 

[premedmind]

Just fyi, I applied to NYCOM and never heard back from them. No interview, no rejection and they got my application and letters.

My stats: 3.88/3.87, and 25 MCAT, PA resident.

This might help you out, I don't know, but good luck.

From what I read in the US News "Ultimate Guide to Medical Schools" Book....NYCOM has around a <2% acceptance rate for out of state residents, and a 55% acceptance rate for in-state residents (I am a NY State resident). I think this may have played a role in your situation but I find it odd that they would not let you know your status. Is this typical? Does that mean they don't want you?

 

[chocolaterie]

Yep, just have a realistic outlook if you decide to apply without doing a retake. I know I'm making plans for the 2011 cycle.

 

[deleted212936]

Thanks for your inputs!

I need more help, please:

1/ I released my MCAT score (electronically) to AACOMAS yesterday but it's not in yet. Do I need to wait until it's in to submit my app. ?

2/ About LoRs: do I need to forward them to AACOMAS before submitting the primary app. ?