3.93 Overall GPA/3.9 Science GPA, 509 MCAT

[UnderworldDoctor123]

Hello everyone! I am a Canadian citizen, but finishing my undergraduate degree at a large, reputable US institution in a state that accepts a lot of Canadians to their MD schools (relatively speaking) and DO school. I wrote my MCAT in September and foolishly applied to one school (my home institution) and was complete at the end of October. Unsurprisingly, I did not get much love.

My stats: 3.93 cGPA/3.9 sGPA, 509 MCAT (only written once and no section below 125).. I reckon I can do much better because I wrote it on a whim and did not even finish one entire full length in one sitting during practise.. I'd rather not rewrite however, and I am happy with my score.

EC:

• 350 hours volunteering in a hospital in 2 different departments (very involved, post-op care, taking blood pressures, admitting etc.).
• 100+ hours of shadowing across 3 different specialities
• Executive position at one of my school's largest club.. very involved and planned various volunteer events and lots of community outreach... 200+ hours
• 1+ year of research in basic science.. no pubs or anything, but I am still familiar with various lab protocols.. I do not enjoy research very much.
• Competitive sports my entire life.. I have won various awards and competed in intramural sports my entire 4 years.
• Coached a youth sports team
• Worked part time my entire undergraduate years
• Tutoring

Various other community service events that total 150+ hours that I can talk about... and many other hobbies.

My plan is to apply the very first day that applications open up this year and to mention what happened this year if I am asked about it in the secondary applications (I was oblivious to the effects that a late application can have). Since my last application I have maintained a 4.0 GPA in my senior year taking 3+ upper level science courses per semester. I started 2 new volunteer activities and I am still involved in all of my old activities.

Please give me advice about being a re-applicant. I hope the schools understand that I am a Canadian citizen and that med schools here are very competitive and it is kind of expected that most people are re-applicants.

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[UnderworldDoctor123]

@Goro @gyngyn @LizzyM

Please I would appreciate any professional advice. I am forever grateful.

 

[Goro]

You're fine for any of the DO schools that take internationals, especially MSUCOM and UNECOM.
Try the MD school at your UG school; otherwise, it's hard for me to get a take on advising internationals for MD schools.

 

[UnderworldDoctor123]

You're fine for any of the DO schools that take internationals, especially MSUCOM and UNECOM.
Try the MD school at your UG school; otherwise, it's hard for me to get a take on advising internationals for MD schools.

Thank you Goro I appreciate it, and I plan on applying to all the DO schools that accept Canadians. Also, I just have a specific question. I know that my home institution takes a lot of Canadians because I personally know 10+ that got in last year. I’m asking if the re-applicant status is going to hold me back in particular or do you think it won’t affect me too much? Once again thank you.

 

[UnderworldDoctor123]

Thank you Goro I appreciate it, and I plan on applying to all the DO schools that accept Canadians. Also, I just have a specific question. I know that my home institution takes a lot of Canadians because I personally know 10+ that got in last year. I’m asking if the re-applicant status is going to hold me back in particular or do you think it won’t affect me too much? Once again thank you.

Especially considering how late I was this year.

 

[Goro]

Thank you Goro I appreciate it, and I plan on applying to all the DO schools that accept Canadians. Also, I just have a specific question. I know that my home institution takes a lot of Canadians because I personally know 10+ that got in last year. I’m asking if the re-applicant status is going to hold me back in particular or do you think it won’t affect me too much? Once again thank you.

If being late was your only sin, then yeah, it's worth applying again. But over the past year, I expect that your app should have still improved

 

[UnderworldDoctor123]

If being late was your only sin, then yeah, it's worth applying again. But over the past year, I expect that your app should have still improved

Yes of course I understand that. I took 5 courses per semester + 1 lab per semester and maintaining a 4.0. I also started 2 additional volunteer activities while continuing all of my old activities. Is that considered significant improvement? I do not want to sound arrogant in any way, but I really do believe applying so late was my biggest flaw. Once again I know I am taking your time and I appreciate your help.

 

[Goro]

Yes of course I understand that. I took 5 courses per semester + 1 lab per semester and maintaining a 4.0. I also started 2 additional volunteer activities while continuing all of my old activities. Is that considered significant improvement?

Yup

 

[UnderworldDoctor123]

Does anyone else want to give their opinions? I appreciate it @gonnif

 

[UnderworldDoctor123]

Does anyone else want to give their opinions? I appreciate it @gonnif

Also will schools see the date I wrote my MCAT score, and consequently, when I received my score?

 

[PAAT]

Hi, Could you please tell me which state accepts a lot of Canadians? thanks