Hey SDN!
I've looked over these "what are my chances" threads for a long time so I finally decided to make my own. I'll be quick:
Undergrad: 3.43 sGPA, 3.47 cGPA
Post-bacc: 3.61
Two MCATs: First was 9/10/9 (28), second was 11/8/10 (29). So if you take my best subsections, I have a 31, but I know schools typically don't do that.
I'd say my ECs are on the high side of average (300+ hours volunteering/shadowing, tons of community service, thesis research, etc)
Very solid LORs
PA resident
AMCAS Verified 7/8
So.....I know my GPA/MCAT stats aren't stellar, especially for MD. However, the thing about my GPA is that there's a major upward trend that's part of my whole "story." Basically, I had some serious personal issues sophomore year, and my GPA dropped to like a 3.o. The rest of my semesters are 3.6-3.8's, but my average is so low because of that year.
So do I have a shot at any MDs? Like I said, I know I'm on the low side, but that graph of the percentage of people who got in with certain stats puts me at a 30-40% chance, so there's hope maybe?
Basically, what's the best strategy to take full advantege of that 30-40% chance?
Sorry if this is rambling - any advice would be so, so helpful! Thanks guys!
I've looked over these "what are my chances" threads for a long time so I finally decided to make my own. I'll be quick:
Undergrad: 3.43 sGPA, 3.47 cGPA
Post-bacc: 3.61
Two MCATs: First was 9/10/9 (28), second was 11/8/10 (29). So if you take my best subsections, I have a 31, but I know schools typically don't do that.
I'd say my ECs are on the high side of average (300+ hours volunteering/shadowing, tons of community service, thesis research, etc)
Very solid LORs
PA resident
AMCAS Verified 7/8
So.....I know my GPA/MCAT stats aren't stellar, especially for MD. However, the thing about my GPA is that there's a major upward trend that's part of my whole "story." Basically, I had some serious personal issues sophomore year, and my GPA dropped to like a 3.o. The rest of my semesters are 3.6-3.8's, but my average is so low because of that year.
So do I have a shot at any MDs? Like I said, I know I'm on the low side, but that graph of the percentage of people who got in with certain stats puts me at a 30-40% chance, so there's hope maybe?
Basically, what's the best strategy to take full advantege of that 30-40% chance?
Sorry if this is rambling - any advice would be so, so helpful! Thanks guys!
