3.82 cgpa, 3.6 sgpa, 31 mcat

[Serie]

Now I was thinking about my chances into med school. My cCum as of right now is a 3.82 and my Bcpm would be around a 3.6.
I'm working towards a dual degree with a business and chem minor.

My EC's include:
-Volunteer work through blood drives and church.
-Research in a psychology and biology lab(Publications maybe on the way)
-Organic chem proctor
-TA chem lab
-Volunteer hospital(clinical) 100+ hrs
-Officer on a health care club
- Captain Intramural sports team
-Interning 20 hours a week for 16 weeks with a MD.

Lor's from my organic prof, biochem prof, public health prof, research PI's.

I live in Illinois and I don't plan on applying to U of Chicago or Pritzker but I want to know if I have a good shot at any of the other state schools.

I was wondering if there was any more advice on what I could do? I'm also debating whether to take a year off and work at a hospital or just apply straight through. Thanks for your inputs!

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[Serie]

Not to mention I have been taking 20 hrs+ for the past 3 semesters. does this also affect admissions?

 

[Serie]

no advice??

 

[dragon529]

I would say with your stats and ECs, you are a competitive applicant if you apply this upcoming cycle. You have a great GPA paired with a decent MCAT. You got clinical volunteering (though 150+ hours would look better), teaching, leadership and sports interest. If you can pull together a strong PS and get some pretty good LORs, I see no reason you need to take a year off (unless there's something you really want to do).

 

[Catalystik]

1) I live in Illinois and I don't plan on applying to U of Chicago or Pritzker but I want to know if I have a good shot at any of the other state schools.

2) I was wondering if there was any more advice on what I could do? I'm also debating whether to take a year off and work at a hospital or just apply straight through. Thanks for your inputs!

1) I think you'll have a decent shot at Rush, UIC, RFU, Loyola (if your nonmedical community service is strong), and CCOM. SIU is possible if your permanent residence is south of I-80.

2) Does the internship involve helping the doc (if not,then another semester of hospital volunteering is a good idea) or shadowing only? Is it paid or volunteer? Any plans for shadowing other specialties? Don't forget to list hobbies and artistic endeavors.

 

[Catalystik]

Not to mention I have been taking 20 hrs+ for the past 3 semesters. does this also affect admissions?

Demonstrating that you can carry a heavy load and still succeed is generally helpful.

 

[Serie]

1) I think you'll have a decent shot at Rush, UIC, RFU, Loyola (if your nonmedical community service is strong), and CCOM. SIU is possible if your permanent residence is south of I-80.

2) Does the internship involve helping the doc (if not,then another semester of hospital volunteering is a good idea) or shadowing only? Is it paid or volunteer? Any plans for shadowing other specialties? Don't forget to list hobbies and artistic endeavors.

1) Thanks for the advice. This is assuming that I apply pretty early in the cycle(Junish)?

2) Yes, I will be pretty much the doctors assistant. However, I found that I will be doing a graduate program(MPH) in the next year is that a disadvantage?

 

[Catalystik]

1) Thanks for the advice. This is assuming that I apply pretty early in the cycle(Junish)?

2) Yes, I will be pretty much the doctors assistant. However, I found that I will be doing a graduate program(MPH) in the next year is that a disadvantage?

1) Junish is good. Actually SIU is less time sensitive since they have fewer applicants, so applying later doesn't hurt. UIC seems to be very time sensitive, so earliest is best.

2) MPH itself doesn't help or hurt, but the research or teaching opportunities that come with it strengthen an application. The advantage will come later, with residency applications.