3.73 GPA, 504 MCAT... Chances?

[jags2thesuperbowl]

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Hey everyone!

I will be applying to medical school this upcoming cycle and was trying to figure out what OOS schools I should be applying to. I'll definitely apply to all Florida schools. I'm also not sure if I should retake my MCAT.. It's a bit on the lower end and I've already taken it twice. I'm hoping my personal statement, resumé, letters of rec, and GPA can outweigh the low score. I also would not mind applying and going to any higher tier DO schools.

Here's some info:

Resident: Florida
GPA: 3.73
MCAT: 504 (127/124/124/129)
Ethnicity: White
Undergrad: Top 10 Public University
Clinic Experience:
-Volunteer at Hospital - 70 hours
-Medical Assistant at a Disadvantaged Clinic - 600 hours
-Medical Assistant Abroad - 540 hours
Shadowing:
-Pathologist - 24 hours
-Family Physician -40 hours
-GI Surgeon - 35 hours
-Plastic Surgeon - 16 hours
Non Clinical Experience:
-Mentoring Organization (4 years)
Extracurriculares:
-Founded a successful non profit organization
-Teaching assistant for an upper division science course
-Few other organizations part of the university
Research:
-3.5 years of experience, over 1000 hours, 2 abstracts and 1 publication
Work:
-Just got hired as an Opthalmic Scribe, will be working as a scribe during my gap year
Letters of Rec:
-8 letters from professors, physicians, mentors, and supervisors

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Hey everyone!

I will be applying to medical school this upcoming cycle and was trying to figure out what OOS schools I should be applying to. I'll definitely apply to all Florida schools. I'm also not sure if I should retake my MCAT.. It's a bit on the lower end and I've already taken it twice. I'm hoping my personal statement, resumé, letters of rec, and GPA can outweigh the low score. I also would not mind applying and going to any higher tier DO schools.

Here's some info:

Resident: Florida
GPA: 3.73
MCAT: 504 (127/124/124/129)
Ethnicity: White
Undergrad: Top 10 Public University
Clinic Experience:
-Volunteer at Hospital - 70 hours
-Medical Assistant at a Disadvantaged Clinic - 600 hours
-Medical Assistant Abroad - 540 hours
Shadowing:
-Pathologist - 24 hours
-Family Physician -40 hours
-GI Surgeon - 35 hours
-Plastic Surgeon - 16 hours
Non Clinical Experience:
-Mentoring Organization (4 years)
Extracurriculares:
-Founded a successful non profit organization
-Teaching assistant for an upper division science course
-Few other organizations part of the university
Research:
-3.5 years of experience, over 1000 hours, 2 abstracts and 1 publication
Work:
-Just got hired as an Opthalmic Scribe, will be working as a scribe during my gap year
Letters of Rec:
-8 letters from professors, physicians, mentors, and supervisors

Very few things are going to overcome a low MCAT score, and since you said this was your second attempt, any thought of taking it a third time must come with your confidence you can score at least 10 points higher for any shot at MD. You probably are good for DO applications, and that's where I would focus your attention. Get connected with current medical students at the schools you have near the top of your wish list for additional insight.

 

[Faha]

You could try these OOS MD schools:
TCU-UNT
Medical College Wisconsin
Rosalind Franklin
Oakland Beaumont
Quinnipiac
New York Medical College
Seton Hall
Also apply to at least 6 DO schools

 

[Coffee&Scrubs26]

I think you're fine for DO. Just apply broadly