3.31 GPA, 507 MCAT, Continue with DO app?

[Etan19197]

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Long story short, just got my mcat back and I scored a 507. I was averaging a 512 on my practice exams and truly believe I was tested over some key weaknesses on my exam. Pretty upset about it all and confused on what I should do. I’m also a white male, below average SES, first gen college student.


cGPA: 3.31

sGPA: 3.19


Recently graduated with degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Due to my low gpa, I’ve been shooting for DO schools and my goal mcat was a 510 in hopes of relieving my bad gpa but that didn’t happen. I have decent ECs: former D2 athlete, 150 hours clinical volunteering, good LoRs although not one from a DO, and currently work full time in a chemical research lab for a large company and worked at a hospital (non healthcare) for a year while in college.


Do I still have a chance for DO this cycle? I’ve already submitted and been verified with 1 school. I am confident that I can score 512+ on the Mcat although I am out of time for this cycle and would prefer to not go through the studying again unless I need to. I appreciate all the advice I can get. Thanks!

 

[mc_bio19]

Your 507 is good enough for DO, and I think it'll help offset your GPAs. I know it's not as good as you hoped, but it's still a good score nonetheless. I think you're fine to continue with your app. Do you have any shadowing though?

 

[Etan19197]

Your 507 is good enough for DO, and I think it'll help offset your GPAs. I know it's not as good as you hoped, but it's still a good score nonetheless. I think you're fine to continue with your app. Do you have any shadowing though?

I do not have any shadowing experience although I sat in on multiple procedures as a volunteer. I originally planned on shadowing after my mcat but I’m working full time and it’s hard to find a place to shadow on the weekends near me. I’ve cold called some urgent cares but had no luck.

 

[Isoval]

You should be fine. Your app sounds good to go for most DO schools. Apply semi-broadly.

 

[dial1010usa]

Your MCAT is good for most DO schools and it will compensate for your gpa. Apply asap and you will get in somewhere.

 

[Goro]

Long story short, just got my mcat back and I scored a 507. I was averaging a 512 on my practice exams and truly believe I was tested over some key weaknesses on my exam. Pretty upset about it all and confused on what I should do. I’m also a white male, below average SES, first gen college student.


cGPA: 3.31

sGPA: 3.19


Recently graduated with degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Due to my low gpa, I’ve been shooting for DO schools and my goal mcat was a 510 in hopes of relieving my bad gpa but that didn’t happen. I have decent ECs: former D2 athlete, 150 hours clinical volunteering, good LoRs although not one from a DO, and currently work full time in a chemical research lab for a large company and worked at a hospital (non healthcare) for a year while in college.


Do I still have a chance for DO this cycle? I’ve already submitted and been verified with 1 school. I am confident that I can score 512+ on the Mcat although I am out of time for this cycle and would prefer to not go through the studying again unless I need to. I appreciate all the advice I can get. Thanks!

You're fine for DO. Apply broadly.
I can't recommend Touro-NY, Nova, Wm Carey, LUCOM, for different reasons. MSUCOM? Read up on Larry Nasser and you decide.

 

[Etan19197]

You're fine for DO. Apply broadly.
I can't recommend Touro-NY, Nova, Wm Carey, LUCOM, for different reasons. MSUCOM? Read up on Larry Nasser and you decide.

I actually graduated from MSU so I know all about that.. thank you for the advice, seeing that from you made me feel a lot better about not doing that well on my MCAT.

 

[dial1010usa]

I do not have any shadowing experience although I sat in on multiple procedures as a volunteer. I originally planned on shadowing after my mcat but I’m working full time and it’s hard to find a place to shadow on the weekends near me. I’ve cold called some urgent cares but had no luck.

You must have shadowing experience and LOR from DO DR.