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Hey all.
So yeah, low GPA, this is due to two D's my very first semester of community college. One in Calc 1 (which I retook and earned an A) and one in an english class (which I retook and earned a B). I have since transferred to a UC and am going to graduate with just under a 3.6 .
As for the mcat, I scored an even 30 (10PS/10VR/10BS).
EC's:
Well over 1000 hrs of research under a renowned PI in the medical school at my university, one poster presentation resulting and possibly a publication soon. Not as first author, but a publication nonetheless. If I don't do an SMP I will probably work here while applying.
~200 hrs clinical volunteering
~40 hrs shadowing various specialties (cardiology, gen surg, etc.)
~60 hrs community service at homeless shelters
Miscellaneous EC's:
Piano teacher for two years now
University Choir
Great LOR's (including one from my PI which should hold a lot of weight... right?).
Some other background:
I started off as a music major, and received A's in virtually all the classes (theory, performance, etc. Amounts to about 40 semester units or so.) Oh, I'm a California resident, and non-URM.
So my question is: Will an SMP significantly strengthen my application? Will I be competitive if I choose to not complete one? Do I have a shot at MD schools given the large upward trend in my grades?
Any input would be much appreciated, thanks in advance.
So yeah, low GPA, this is due to two D's my very first semester of community college. One in Calc 1 (which I retook and earned an A) and one in an english class (which I retook and earned a B). I have since transferred to a UC and am going to graduate with just under a 3.6 .
As for the mcat, I scored an even 30 (10PS/10VR/10BS).
EC's:
Well over 1000 hrs of research under a renowned PI in the medical school at my university, one poster presentation resulting and possibly a publication soon. Not as first author, but a publication nonetheless. If I don't do an SMP I will probably work here while applying.
~200 hrs clinical volunteering
~40 hrs shadowing various specialties (cardiology, gen surg, etc.)
~60 hrs community service at homeless shelters
Miscellaneous EC's:
Piano teacher for two years now
University Choir
Great LOR's (including one from my PI which should hold a lot of weight... right?).
Some other background:
I started off as a music major, and received A's in virtually all the classes (theory, performance, etc. Amounts to about 40 semester units or so.) Oh, I'm a California resident, and non-URM.
So my question is: Will an SMP significantly strengthen my application? Will I be competitive if I choose to not complete one? Do I have a shot at MD schools given the large upward trend in my grades?
Any input would be much appreciated, thanks in advance.
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