Advice Needed

[jdla]

Last year I applied to these

GPA: 3.3

Albany Medical School
Drexel
Eastern Virginia
Howard
Morehouse
New York Medical College
Penn State
SUNY Upstate
SUNY Downtown
Temple
Tufts
RWJM
NJMS
University of Arkansas
University of Kentucky
University of Louisville
Rochester
West Virginia
Saint Louis


Chemistry Tutor for 1 year
2 Research Projects
Published Abstract
Independent Study and Research
Volunteer in Hospital 100 hours
Phi Sigma Pi
National Dean List
Independent Business Owner
Teacher Assistant to Kindergartens to 8th grade 1 year
Librarian Assistant 2 years
Mentor those who want to start their own business
NEAGEP Program @ UMASS
Special Dorm for women in math and science
Participated other in volunteer work: Relay for Life, Tenn State, and feed the children
Volunteer at my church
Scholarship Recipient

Other Jobs

Summer: Volunteering in the Hospital, Working on Job to promote environment awareness, and Shadowing a Doctor.

How many medical schools should I apply to? Would 13 be good or more? Is my list good? I have not taken my MCAT though

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[jdla]

Any advice?

 

[cavalier329]

you applied last year, but havent taken your MCAT yet....i dont follow

 

[jdla]

I am taking my MCAT in August.

 

[shiftingmirage]

Any advice?

It's really hard to give advice without an MCAT score. Also are you AA? (asking b/c you listed Morehouse, Howard). Would also be useful to know your state of residency as some schools simply do not accept out of state apps.

 

[jdla]

NJ Yes I am AA.

 

[PowerButton]

What was the MCAT score you applied with last year?

 

[jdla]

I did not take the MCAT because I was not ready.

 

[jdla]

Any advice based on my GPA?

 

[JDOC13]

I did not take the MCAT because I was not ready.

How did you apply last year without taking the MCAT? Or did you withdraw all applications last year halfway through because you didn't take the MCAT?

What is your BCPM?

 

[Chemist0157]

Advice on your GPA? The only thing you can really do is take some more classes to bring it up. If that's not possible, look at schools whose GPA average is similar to yours.

You'll also need to rock the MCAT to compensatefor the GPA. I'm also confused about how you applied without the MCAT...

 

[Dulcina]

this is a confusing thread...

OP seems to either be avoiding reporting a low MCAT from last year, or withdrew last year due to lack of mcat.