I applied to a few schools this year, not really expecting to get very far in the application process because of my u/sGPA. I'm currently in a master's of neuroscience program and have been interviewed and wait listed from my current institution. I'm aware that many people on SDN consider a master's degree as a glorified EC but I decided to still pursue it since it coincides with my interests.
After submitting my AMCAS application last summer, I have new ECs and a decent gGPA. I would love to attend my state schools (NY) but as of today officially have been rejected from them all. Should I withdraw from the wait list, and attempt to reapply next year? If I ultimately end up not accepted at my current institution, what are my chances at the SUNY schools or any other low tier schools in the northeast? Thanks.
Stats:
GPA: cGPA: 3.5, sGPA: 3.3, gGPA: 3.7 (Approx, finishing in May. All upper level neuroscience classes)
Upward trend in undergraduate with 3.8-3.9 in the last 4 semesters and all As in upper level science classes.
MCAT: 1) V/P/B - 7/11/11 - 29
2) V/P/B - 12/9/11 - 32
ECs first cycle:
- Treasurer of fraternity and other various executive board positions
- Tutored and taught an after school class to impoverished high school students in an after school program (60+ hours).
- Volunteer EMT for 5+ years. Captain of members under 20 years old.
- Volunteered at a hospital in Kenya for a summer. Shadowed surgeons and primary care physicians for 160+ hours
- Shadowed cardiologist and orthopedic surgeon (80+ hours each).
- Worked two summers with a construction company
Current ECs
- Worked in a laboratory and since submitting my application I've had 6 presentations/abstracts (1st-3rd author) and 2 papers (2nd author). If I don't end up in med school next year, I'll work there again during the summer. Received a great LOR from my PI.
- Worked with a different PI in a different field for 3 months, currently tweaking an abstract to be submitted.
- Shadowed a neurosurgeon for 10+ hours. Will do more over the summer if I'm not accepted.
I applied early August and was rejected pretty late from them all pre-interview. I updated the schools about my new ECs but if I submitted it with the AMCAS, I think it would have had a bigger impact. If I don't end up getting accepted, I'll include DO schools next cycle too.
tl;dr: Interviewed at a school with mediocre stats, should I withdraw and reapply with better ECs and GPA next cycle? If I don't withdraw but I'm not accepted, what are my chances at reapplication?
Thanks
After submitting my AMCAS application last summer, I have new ECs and a decent gGPA. I would love to attend my state schools (NY) but as of today officially have been rejected from them all. Should I withdraw from the wait list, and attempt to reapply next year? If I ultimately end up not accepted at my current institution, what are my chances at the SUNY schools or any other low tier schools in the northeast? Thanks.
Stats:
GPA: cGPA: 3.5, sGPA: 3.3, gGPA: 3.7 (Approx, finishing in May. All upper level neuroscience classes)
Upward trend in undergraduate with 3.8-3.9 in the last 4 semesters and all As in upper level science classes.
MCAT: 1) V/P/B - 7/11/11 - 29
2) V/P/B - 12/9/11 - 32
ECs first cycle:
- Treasurer of fraternity and other various executive board positions
- Tutored and taught an after school class to impoverished high school students in an after school program (60+ hours).
- Volunteer EMT for 5+ years. Captain of members under 20 years old.
- Volunteered at a hospital in Kenya for a summer. Shadowed surgeons and primary care physicians for 160+ hours
- Shadowed cardiologist and orthopedic surgeon (80+ hours each).
- Worked two summers with a construction company
Current ECs
- Worked in a laboratory and since submitting my application I've had 6 presentations/abstracts (1st-3rd author) and 2 papers (2nd author). If I don't end up in med school next year, I'll work there again during the summer. Received a great LOR from my PI.
- Worked with a different PI in a different field for 3 months, currently tweaking an abstract to be submitted.
- Shadowed a neurosurgeon for 10+ hours. Will do more over the summer if I'm not accepted.
I applied early August and was rejected pretty late from them all pre-interview. I updated the schools about my new ECs but if I submitted it with the AMCAS, I think it would have had a bigger impact. If I don't end up getting accepted, I'll include DO schools next cycle too.
tl;dr: Interviewed at a school with mediocre stats, should I withdraw and reapply with better ECs and GPA next cycle? If I don't withdraw but I'm not accepted, what are my chances at reapplication?
Thanks
