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I have a tough situation to decide whether to apply for 2 possible IS-7 year programs or apply traditionally
7 year school 1:
MMI Interview
3.9 average GPA of accepted students
tougher competition to get in
good research reputation
7 year school 2:
3.8 average GPA
requires min 31 mcat
located in dangerous area
better clinical experience
lighter competition to get in
trad. cycle:
probably can get admitted into better programs
My stats:
soph, 3.95 GPA, decent research and volunteering
MCAT practice average ~34 (on old practice tests, no idea how it will translate to new)
My take:
I believe at the moment I have a fairly good chance of getting into the 2nd option, but the safety of the school is detracting me.
The best thing would be the first option but I am not sure if I am competitive enough to get accepted there.
These two are both good in that I can save a year of tuition
Should I be overly concerned about the safety of the surrounding area in making the decision?
I feel like i can get the equivalent of a 34 of the new mcat when I officially take it, and maybe a better score after I spend some more time studying, which would allow me to get into better med schools
What should I do? Apply to the 1st option with low chance of getting accepted, apply to the 2nd with a strong chance, or apply to the last option like everyone else
7 year school 1:
MMI Interview
3.9 average GPA of accepted students
tougher competition to get in
good research reputation
7 year school 2:
3.8 average GPA
requires min 31 mcat
located in dangerous area
better clinical experience
lighter competition to get in
trad. cycle:
probably can get admitted into better programs
My stats:
soph, 3.95 GPA, decent research and volunteering
MCAT practice average ~34 (on old practice tests, no idea how it will translate to new)
My take:
I believe at the moment I have a fairly good chance of getting into the 2nd option, but the safety of the school is detracting me.
The best thing would be the first option but I am not sure if I am competitive enough to get accepted there.
These two are both good in that I can save a year of tuition
Should I be overly concerned about the safety of the surrounding area in making the decision?
I feel like i can get the equivalent of a 34 of the new mcat when I officially take it, and maybe a better score after I spend some more time studying, which would allow me to get into better med schools
What should I do? Apply to the 1st option with low chance of getting accepted, apply to the 2nd with a strong chance, or apply to the last option like everyone else