So I'm supposed to shadow another doc this summer (I already have 100+ hours) at the end of June. I was planning on submitting my app before then, but am now reconsidering.
Option A: Should I just list it and in the description describe what type of doctor he is and that this will be happening in the next couple weeks?
Option B: Should I wait to submit my app until I'm done with the experience (June 30)?
Option C: Should I not mention it on the app, but still include the letter of rec once I get it and perhaps mention the experience on a secondary?
Option C.
That is what I did when I shadowed an OMM doc. I talked about that experience very briefly in my secondaries and mentioned it during my interviews.
So I was curious to know if I should do a double major or take higher level classes in my fifth year. My cGPA is 3.05 and science GPA is 3.1 (I think, i'm not sure how to calculate that properly). I'm going for a double major in bioprocessing science but at this point, i'm concerned my GPA is low and might benefit more from taking upper-level science classes than classes in my major. I'm taking my MCATs in June. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Focus on increasing your science GPA by taking upper-division science classes. You will
definitely benefit from doing good in upper-division science classes than upper-division non-science classes.
Does it look bad if I my non-science is much higher than my science? My science GPA is not competitive...
AACOMAS calculated my gpa as.....
Non-science GPA = 3.78
Science GPA = 3.28 (will go a slightly down to a 3.2 or 3.1 or something)
Cumulative GPA = 3.59
Why is your science GPA going down?
Your stats aren't too bad. Get a good MCAT (28+) and you should be fine.
So I kinda wanted to know if I would be a competitive applicant at D.O. schools, my GPA is a 3.21, 3.1bcpm, and I got a 31Q (11PS, 10VR, 10BS) on my MCAT. I've done research, played rugby, and shadowed. Thanks for your help.
Your stats look fine. You will be a competitive applicant. Go ahead and apply to DO schools if you wish.
I am applying to NYCOM and PCOM. NYCOM is the school that I really want to go to. My GPA is a 3.56 and MCAT score is 27O. I have very little research, and only about 350 hours of clinical experience. I shadowed a D.O for 2 days and he said he will write me a LOR. I am a NY resident do you think I would have any shot at downstate or stony brook?
I'm not familiar with Stony Brook or downstate medical schools (they are MD schools) but your stats look good for NYCOM & PCOM. That 27 is not competitive for MD schools but it is for DO schools. So take that for what it's worth. Apply anyway and see how you fare.
Now that I am finished with my last final exam of my undergraduate career (excluding genetics and biochemistry during post-bacc), I can devote my full attention to the application process. I figured I would get some advice before submitting the AACOMAS application.
MCAT- 28Q (PS 9, VR 9, BS 10)
cGPA 3.51
sGPA 3.04
(non-science double major)
MI - resident
Shadowed a DO
Pediatric Volunteer
Hospice Volunteer
Varsity Cross Country (captain) and Varsity Track
Top choices: MSU-COM and MSU-CHM (one of the few MD programs I will be applying to)
Plan on sending my application to:
MSU-COM, PCOM, Midwestern in Chicago and Arizona, and Bradenton
The sci GPA is little low but your MCAT looks fine. I think you have a good shot at DO schools. Have you thought about including schools in the midwest? ATSU, KCUMB, Touro, OSUCOM, OUCOM?
Hello all! This is my first post here, and I think it would be most efficient if I simply laid out "the facts" and wait for your advice/ comments. I will submit additional details if you need them for your assessment.
-I would like to retake bio 1 and orgo 1, as I received C's in both of them.
-I also need to take bio 2 and orgo 2.
-I believe I will no longer meet the requirements for sponsorship from Harvard's Health Careers Program, thus I am willing to move back home to NJ and attend CC for those 4 courses.
-I have not yet taken the MCAT.
-I want to gain admission as soon as humanly possible.
-Accredited online courses are a possibility.
I'm having some difficulty planning out a schedule that would allow me to attend med school without a gap year. As it stands, I would take bio1 and orgo 1 next fall, bio 2 and orgo 2 next spring before I take the MCAT and apply. This would leave me a "gap year" before I am actually in a DO program...which I am trying to eliminate.
Constructive advice is appreciated...😳
There is nothing wrong with taking classes at a community college.
MCAT exists to level the playing field for applicants who went to an ivy league undergrad vs. applicants who took classes at a community college.
With that being said, do well on the MCAT. This one is pretty obvious.
Non-science courses online is fine. But science courses, or really anything with a lab, is not a good idea. How would you do lab anyway? I assume you'd have to go in person once a week to do the lab, right? Then why not suck it up and take classes in person?
Stay away from online courses.
If you really wanted to, you could take lot of courses this summer, take the MCAT in August/September, and finish your pre-requisites by December (end of Fall). But then you're rushing yourself and your grades/MCAT will probably suffer. Not saying that you're a terrible student and can't handle the work load, but why put yourself through that?
Wouldn't you rather take these classes at a normal pace, do well in them, and have a good amount of time on your hand to study for the MCAT and do well in that?
There is nothing wrong with taking a gap year. If you really think about it, most of that time, you'll be filling out secondaries, and interviewing at schools. Before you know it, you'll have 1 acceptance by Christmas...and 1 acceptance will take an incredible amount of stress off your shoulders.
cGPA: 3.25
sGPA: 2.99
aoGPA: 3.6
-Strong upward trend (2.49--3.6--3.4--3.6)
-200 Volunteer hours at hospital--really patient intensive, I was also in charge of training new volunteers.
-1 year of research in chemistry--presentation of work in front of lab group (15-20 people--probably doesn't mean anything)
-Shadowed DO, LOR from him as well. Also have shadowing set up with other doc's once I get home from school this year. About 30 hours total.
-Job--Manager of a large local store--helped set up new business for owner as well (3 years).
-Lets say above 28 on MCAT (I'm taking it July 2, my last practice was near there, so it should be higher than that...I hope).
-Looking at UMDNJ, LECOM-E, UNECOM, PCOM, CCOM, NYCOM
Chances??
Low GPA but a strong upward trend. Little bit of research, some volunteering, shadowing a DO + LOR, leadership experience, those are all good things.
Shoot for 28+ on the MCAT.
Your chances are pretty good for the schools you listed. As I said earlier, the GPA is on the low side but if you apply early, and get a good MCAT, and write awesome PS/secondaries, you should receive interview offers from lot of places.
Good luck.
