MD 3.91 cGPA, 3.98 sGPA, 508

[Medgrant]

I've started compiling a list of schools to apply to this cycle, but am still having a hard time piecing together info. from MSAR and opinions about the schools. I know most of you have a general idea of which schools to avoid. I want to focus on state schools, but don't want to risk putting all of my eggs in one basket. Note: I haven't taken the MCAT, yet. I know its a poor idea to assume a score, but I wont know until around the time I will be applying. From what I can tell, I project that I will make around 508-512, lets assume 508.

3.91 cGPA; 3.98sGPA; 508
Biology with Chem. minor
Louisiana Resident
European Immigrant - English as a second language - very unique background
150 hours shadowing
100 hours clinical experience - through prior nursing major
30 hours of health drive volunteering - physicals & disease prevention/early detection education
50 hours - volunteering = inpatient physical rehab. center
20 hours - assisted with elementary school events
1.5 years of micro related research - 1 poster; 2 presentations
Will spend summer volunteering at undeserved area volunteer clinic and the physical rehab. center.
Leadership (may be too old?) - Managed a restaurant last two years of high school - intense hours, all while keeping close to a 4.0 GPA.
No official employment during UG- I repaired automobiles on the side when I had the chance and time.

If it matters: $10,000 scholarship; Phi Kappa Phi honor society member, Presidents list almost every semester.

I know I don't have the greatest ECs; unfortunately, I had to learn about the Pre-med process along the way. I wanted to stay instate, or near home. What are my chances to at southern schools (LA, TX, AR, OK, MS, AL, MO, TN)? Do I need to get the concept of staying near home out of my head and apply elsewhere? If so, suggestions?

Thank you!

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[Goro]

I suggest he following:

NYMC
Creighton
Albany
Rosy Franklin
Drexel
Temple
Loma Linda (but read their list of don'ts)
MCW
St. Louis U
WVU
Jefferson
Tulane
Loyola
U Miami
Wake Forest
EVMS
VCU
Netter
Oakland-B
Western MI
Any DO program, starting with WCU, ACOM, NYIT-AR, KCOM, KCU and LMU
CUNY Med
Both LSUs

I've started compiling a list of schools to apply to this cycle, but am still having a hard time piecing together info. from MSAR and opinions about the schools. I know most of you have a general idea of which schools to avoid. I want to focus on state schools, but don't want to risk putting all of my eggs in one basket. Note: I haven't taken the MCAT, yet. I know its a poor idea to assume a score, but I wont know until around the time I will be applying. From what I can tell, I project that I will make around 508-512, lets assume 508.

3.91 cGPA; 3.98sGPA; 508
Biology with Chem. minor
Louisiana Resident
European Immigrant - English as a second language - very unique background
150 hours shadowing
100 hours clinical experience - through prior nursing major
30 hours of health drive volunteering - physicals & disease prevention/early detection education
50 hours - volunteering = inpatient physical rehab. center
20 hours - assisted with elementary school events
1.5 years of micro related research - 1 poster; 2 presentations
Will spend summer volunteering at undeserved area volunteer clinic and the physical rehab. center.
Leadership (may be too old?) - Managed a restaurant last two years of high school - intense hours, all while keeping close to a 4.0 GPA.
No official employment during UG- I repaired automobiles on the side when I had the chance and time.

If it matters: $10,000 scholarship; Phi Kappa Phi honor society member, Presidents list almost every semester.

I know I don't have the greatest ECs; unfortunately, I had to learn about the Pre-med process along the way. I wanted to stay instate, or near home. What are my chances to at southern schools (LA, TX, AR, OK, MS, AL, MO, TN)? Do I need to get the concept of staying near home out of my head and apply elsewhere? If so, suggestions?

Thank you!

 

[Medgrant]

I suggest he following

Thank you for the advice, Goro! May I ask what your recommendations are based on? A lot of my friends have applied to TX schools with no interviews, so may I also ask why most Southern schools are left out? Are your school recommendations typically better programs or just more fitting for my stats?

 

[Goro]

Texas schools are highly mandated by law to accept Texas residents. State MD schools favor the home team. So one has to be above-average to get accepted to them.

 

[Medgrant]

Texas schools are highly mandated by law to accept Texas residents. State MD schools favor the home team. So one has to be above-average to get accepted to them.

That is what I thought. Is it safe to assume that with all state schools? I wanted to not stray too far from home, but that may not be an option. Hopefully I get in in-state. Thank you.

 

[Goro]

Not most state schools, but a good many of them do have a mission to provide doctors for their state, and so this explain why nearly every state school will have a much higher acceptance rate for IS vs OOS.

Schools that are near lethal for OOS (even more than TX) include Mercer and MCG (GA); U SD, U ND, U NM, U MS, U MO, OHS (OR), U TN and ETU (TN) UNC, and U WA (for WWAMI residents).

That is what I thought. Is it safe to assume that with all state schools? I wanted to not stray too far from home, but that may not be an option. Hopefully I get in in-state. Thank you.