My obvious issue is the GPA. I got so caught up with applications that I did not sign up for classes for this upcoming fall semester,. I know it is very likely that I will reapply. For basic stats:
ORM
3.17 cGPA/3.06 sGPA after two years of 3.85 post bacc work (1 year part time, 1 year full time). Painful W's and F's scattered throughout undergrad. No real trend in undergrad.
510-520 balanced MCAT- the issue is that the score will expire after next application cycle. I know the biggest mistake is to reapply too soon but I really want to avoid retaking it if possible, that test was a beast and it did not come easy
3000+ hours paid clinical paid work
200 hours clinical volunteering
1500 hours in research (no pubs though, just undergrad presentation on independent project)
200 hours teaching
60 hours shadowing
Some other activities were not included
My options are:
1. Start a biomedical sciences masters degree in my state (they offer one in the spring program) which allows you to take some classes with the medical school but not linked. Apply after a semester of good grades, continue the program during the application year.
2. Apply for SMP's during this cycle, take undergrad courses in the spring to bring gpa up to like 3.23/3.13 (is it worth the $$$ for the extra bump?) and apply for med schools again during the SMP year. Retake the MCAT and apply after SMP if I don't get in during the SMP year.
Also- should I be doing some more volunteering? After graduation I only did activities that were paid (psych ward, extra tutoring) so I'm wondering if my volunteering/shadowing will seem 'expired'.
ORM
3.17 cGPA/3.06 sGPA after two years of 3.85 post bacc work (1 year part time, 1 year full time). Painful W's and F's scattered throughout undergrad. No real trend in undergrad.
510-520 balanced MCAT- the issue is that the score will expire after next application cycle. I know the biggest mistake is to reapply too soon but I really want to avoid retaking it if possible, that test was a beast and it did not come easy
3000+ hours paid clinical paid work
200 hours clinical volunteering
1500 hours in research (no pubs though, just undergrad presentation on independent project)
200 hours teaching
60 hours shadowing
Some other activities were not included
My options are:
1. Start a biomedical sciences masters degree in my state (they offer one in the spring program) which allows you to take some classes with the medical school but not linked. Apply after a semester of good grades, continue the program during the application year.
2. Apply for SMP's during this cycle, take undergrad courses in the spring to bring gpa up to like 3.23/3.13 (is it worth the $$$ for the extra bump?) and apply for med schools again during the SMP year. Retake the MCAT and apply after SMP if I don't get in during the SMP year.
Also- should I be doing some more volunteering? After graduation I only did activities that were paid (psych ward, extra tutoring) so I'm wondering if my volunteering/shadowing will seem 'expired'.
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