Advice

[VCU07]

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I have applied this year to all MD schools, but was wondering if you guys think I should apply DO as well. I have my Pharm.D with a high GPA 3.75, but my MCAT is low and I don't have much confidence in getting accepted this year. As a nontrad I hate to waste a year and retry the MCAT, esp. since I wasn't able to bring it past a 23 the first two times. I don't have anything against applying DO, but I was told my a friend of mine who is a DO my residency choices will be limited, which led me not to apply. What do you guys think? Retry my MCAT and reapply next year or give DO a shot this year and see what happens? I realize it is late, but you never know.

 

[J ROD]

You would have ALOT better shot at DO. I believe the DO schools are just starting their apps too!!!

DO still get competitive residencies and have their own. It is not that bad a thing....

You will need close 29+ to have a shot at MD schools considering you are golden in all the other areas...

 

[Old Grunt]

I have applied this year to all MD schools, but was wondering if you guys think I should apply DO as well. I have my Pharm.D with a high GPA 3.75, but my MCAT is low and I don't have much confidence in getting accepted this year. As a nontrad I hate to waste a year and retry the MCAT, esp. since I wasn't able to bring it past a 23 the first two times. I don't have anything against applying DO, but I was told my a friend of mine who is a DO my residency choices will be limited, which led me not to apply. What do you guys think? Retry my MCAT and reapply next year or give DO a shot this year and see what happens? I realize it is late, but you never know.

MCV rules. Do you have any contacts in the faculty that will shoot you straight about your chances?

Have you tried a PREP course?