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adrian710

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So this is my deal - Currently studying for MCAT, taking prob April 1st. Retaking a few classes (physics 1 & 2, gen chem 1 & 2). Hoping to have a 502< MCAT and 3.2-3.4 GPA at the end of it. With these stats and good EC's and LOR's (which I believe I have) do I stand a decent chance if I apply to 20< DO schools?!

My back up plan was to enter a MS/post-bacc program at one of these schools that allow admission to the osteopathic school correlated with it but this is last resort - I would rather not spend the money plus if I apply to these programs wouldn't they start before I even know if I get an interview invite to anywhere?!

Thanks.
 
You have a shot if you have a 502 MCAT...but if you get at least a 505 you'll probably get in somewhere if you apply broadly.
 
mathnerd88 said:
You have a shot if you have a 502 MCAT...but if you get at least a 505 you'll probably get in somewhere if you apply broadly.
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Let me clarify, my sGPA is 3.0 and cGPA is 3.2 as it stands. If I increase my sGPA to 3.2 and cGPA to 3.4 (after retakes) and score 500+ do I still have a chance? A 500 is min I wanna get but hoping for 502-506. With a 500 and 3.2/3.4 GPA should I still apply or look into MS feeder programs and get into DO school that way?
 
AlteredScale said:
If your GPA is below a 3.2 and your MCAT is around a 24 converted I wouldn't waste my money applying. If you're at 3.4 with a 26-27+ MCAT then you def stand a chance.
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Are you talking sGPA above 3.2 or cGPA? cGPA already 3.2 and sGPA is 3.0 as it stands.
 
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