3.6379 GPA, 29Q MCAT - Chances and where to apply

[Nurseman77]

I am a nursing major going to a public university in Michigan.

I have a 3.6379 cumulative GPA.
Physical Sciences - 11
Biology - 10
Verbal - 8
Total: 29Q MCAT

For my extracurricular activities, I have two volunteer experiences (one with roughly 200 hours in a hospital) and another that I did regularly but no count on the hours. I have received two scholarships. I have a job on there as well that I held for a year and ended up leaving on good terms (meaning I left because I had other things I had to take care of). I am also in a Fraternity (I'm not the partying type. Just had some friends in there).
Question: Should I include a list of my nursing clinicals in my work/activities?

I have pretty good letters of recommendation as well. All individual letters from either clinical instructors, bosses, or science professors.

I have completed almost all the courses required by medical schools except for a few labs. I am taking those next semester, so I should have them done if I get accepted. I have also met all the requirements for my degree, but did not graduate because the tuition "doubles" per credit when you graduate and try to take more credits - therefore, I am trying to save money.

So where do you guys think I should apply and what kind of chances do I got? I have a few schools that I am VERY interested in around here, but I am curious what you guys think.

I am open minded about any tips, advice, comments, etc.

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[Catalystik]

One would not list nursing clinicals in the Experiences section as they are already on the transcript and can be viewed there.

You have a reasonable amount of clinical experience, but you don't mention physician shadowing, research, leadership, teaching, or nonmedical community service. Do you have any of that?

If you have a reasonable number of the expected activities, with your stats, you'd probably apply to MSU, Oakland, and the excellent DO school that's in-state. Also maybe Commonwealth in PA, EVMS, MUSC, and Tulane. I'd add at least another 5 DO schools as well.

You might consider retaking the MCAT if you want additional realistic choices among the allopathic schools.

 

[Nurseman77]

Thank you so much for your reply! I really appreciate the help!

Yeah, it just doesn't show where I did the clinicals at. I figured it might be alright to tell them where I had my rotations at and what kind of floors I worked on since each nursing programs differs from one another.

We'll see how things go. Hopefully I get lucky!!