1. uGPA -3.1, sGPA-3.25, gGPA -3.7
2. MCAT - 487, 490 (oh boy...)
3. ECs - 6 years as a medic/corpsman in the Navy, medical instructor, agricultural/molecular bio research + publications, 4000 hrs of volunteer activities, lots of shadowing, strong LORs, fluent in Russian language, figure ice skater 😀
4. Schools applied to: Western, CSPM, Barry.
5. Acceptances+ scholarships: Accepted to Western - $4000, CSPM- $0. Barry - cancelled the interview. The GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon will cover about 75% of my tuition and living expenses, but the cost of living is cheaper in Pomona vs Oakland, plus I am a single mom of a crazy 3 year old, staying closer to family.