lemondrop_63
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Hi everyone! I really wish I wasn't in the situation I am in right now but I could use any advice from anyone and who knows maybe this post will help someone else?
A little bit about me. I am a recent graduate in engineering with a 3.67 cGPA and 3.7 sGPA (strong upward trend with GPA after ****ing up freshman year and I failed Calc 5 Spring sophomore year which I retook and got a B in Fall Junior Year) with an MCAT scores of 501; 501; and 498 (which I received my score yesterday). It is hard for me to discuss MCAT scored because I have studied and retook for close to an year and all my practice exams score range from 512-523. I know my material but for some reason I was not able to perform well on the actual exam. I have considered it to be testing anxiety and I am actually going to go see a doctor soon.
Additionally, I received an IA Spring Junior year from a prof for a homework assignment. That homework assignment allowed us to collaborate and work with other students to create engineering 3D models so my friend and I split a portion of it and shared it amongst each other and submitted which I now know that is was plagiarism essentially. I received a 0 for the HW assignment from the dean and I will be reporting this on my application.
I am a Texas resident so I have already applied to TMDSAS on 05/20 prior to my score and am, awaiting secondaries. However, I think I do not have any shot at MDs anymore which breaks my heart slightly but I know I as a person align more with DO schools. However, I am not even sure if I am even competitive anymore for DO schools due to the downward trend. I considered taking for a fourth time but I won't be able to apply this cycle and personally, I would really try to apply and see what happens. Additionally, I am 100% done with PS, 70% done with AACOMAs W&A and 80% done with AMCAs so if anyone is also willing to read and provide me with advice on better show my story with these hurdles, I would appreciate it.
Below are my ECs:
Clinical Experience:
- OBGYN Medical Assistant (850 hours)
- Shadowing - Nephrology, OBGYN, Vascular, Pediatrics, Urology (130 hours)
- Baby Cuddler- both clinical and volunteer (110 hours)
Employment:
- Full-Time Engineer (200 hours ongoing -->Gap Year Job
- Swim Instructor for Kids (200 hours)
Volunteering:
- General Hospital Volunteer (400 hours ongoing)
- Community Health Underserved Volunteer - (70 hours ongoing)
- Underserved Clinic Volunteer (started last week Gap Year)
Research:
- Lab #1: Molecular Biology (800 hours)
- 3 published papers and 1 manuscript
- No posters presented
- Lab #2: Immunology (700 hours)
- 2 published papers (1 is second author)
- 8 posters were presented
Leadership:
- President of Robotics Org (350 hours )
- President of Pre-Med Volunteering Club (750 hours)
- Secretary for Book Club (100 hours)
- Capstone Project (110 hours)
Extracurriculars/Clubs:
- Competitive Runner (400 hours)
- Hold 6 records
- High School Mentor Program (300 hours)
- App Startup (60 hours)
Current School List:
MD Schools – TMDSAS
MD Schools – AMCAS
DO Schools
Again, I would be open to any advice including school suggestions. I am really lost and completely crushed so I would appreciate any ounce of support or advice on where I stand this application cycle.
A little bit about me. I am a recent graduate in engineering with a 3.67 cGPA and 3.7 sGPA (strong upward trend with GPA after ****ing up freshman year and I failed Calc 5 Spring sophomore year which I retook and got a B in Fall Junior Year) with an MCAT scores of 501; 501; and 498 (which I received my score yesterday). It is hard for me to discuss MCAT scored because I have studied and retook for close to an year and all my practice exams score range from 512-523. I know my material but for some reason I was not able to perform well on the actual exam. I have considered it to be testing anxiety and I am actually going to go see a doctor soon.
Additionally, I received an IA Spring Junior year from a prof for a homework assignment. That homework assignment allowed us to collaborate and work with other students to create engineering 3D models so my friend and I split a portion of it and shared it amongst each other and submitted which I now know that is was plagiarism essentially. I received a 0 for the HW assignment from the dean and I will be reporting this on my application.
I am a Texas resident so I have already applied to TMDSAS on 05/20 prior to my score and am, awaiting secondaries. However, I think I do not have any shot at MDs anymore which breaks my heart slightly but I know I as a person align more with DO schools. However, I am not even sure if I am even competitive anymore for DO schools due to the downward trend. I considered taking for a fourth time but I won't be able to apply this cycle and personally, I would really try to apply and see what happens. Additionally, I am 100% done with PS, 70% done with AACOMAs W&A and 80% done with AMCAs so if anyone is also willing to read and provide me with advice on better show my story with these hurdles, I would appreciate it.
Below are my ECs:
Clinical Experience:
- OBGYN Medical Assistant (850 hours)
- Shadowing - Nephrology, OBGYN, Vascular, Pediatrics, Urology (130 hours)
- Baby Cuddler- both clinical and volunteer (110 hours)
Employment:
- Full-Time Engineer (200 hours ongoing -->Gap Year Job
- Swim Instructor for Kids (200 hours)
Volunteering:
- General Hospital Volunteer (400 hours ongoing)
- Community Health Underserved Volunteer - (70 hours ongoing)
- Underserved Clinic Volunteer (started last week Gap Year)
Research:
- Lab #1: Molecular Biology (800 hours)
- 3 published papers and 1 manuscript
- No posters presented
- Lab #2: Immunology (700 hours)
- 2 published papers (1 is second author)
- 8 posters were presented
Leadership:
- President of Robotics Org (350 hours )
- President of Pre-Med Volunteering Club (750 hours)
- Secretary for Book Club (100 hours)
- Capstone Project (110 hours)
Extracurriculars/Clubs:
- Competitive Runner (400 hours)
- Hold 6 records
- High School Mentor Program (300 hours)
- App Startup (60 hours)
Current School List:
MD Schools – TMDSAS
- UTRGV School of Medicine
- Texas Tech University HSC Paul L. Foster School of Medicine (El Paso)
- Texas A&M College of Medicine
- McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston
- University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB)
- Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio
- University of Houston Fertitta Family College of Medicine
- Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM) – UNTHSC (DO)
MD Schools – AMCAS
- Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
- Meharry Medical College
- Howard University College of Medicine
- Charles R. Drew/UCLA Medical Education Program
- Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW)
- Thomas F. Frist Jr. College of Medicine at Belmont University
- Rush Medical College
- Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine (classified as MD)
DO Schools
- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM – Erie or Bradenton)
- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM – PA or GA)
- Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (TouroCOM – Harlem or Middletown)
- New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM – Long Island)
- Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCU-COM – Missouri)
- Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP – California)
- California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine (CHSU-COM)
- Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine (TUNCOM)
- Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine (RVUCOM – Colorado or Utah)
- Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine (Noorda-COM – Utah)
- Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM – Florida)
- A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA)
- Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MU-COM – Indiana)
- Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM – Midwestern University)
Again, I would be open to any advice including school suggestions. I am really lost and completely crushed so I would appreciate any ounce of support or advice on where I stand this application cycle.
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