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Hey everyone,
I have wanted to be a surgeon since I was 9 years old. Unfortunately, I hit a few rough academic patches during my undergrad career. In an attempt to "boost" my application, I participated in a lot of EC's and am I'm currently doing a non-degree one-year post-bac at Harvard ES.
I'm planning on taking the June 2008 MCAT and am planning on applying for the class of 2014. During 2008-2009, I was thinking of working in a neuroscience lab and of continuing my volunteer work at a local hospital.
The School Selection Spreadsheet basically told me that I have no chance for MD (sigh). Below is my academic and extracurricular info… is the spreadsheet correct? Am I just kidding myself? Or do I have a shot for a MD program (I'm a CA resident living in MA) in CA, MA, CT, PA, NY, or FL? What kind of MCAT score do I need? Are there any other application boosters that I should be doing?
Any input would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
- Stressed out pre-med
POST-BAC: Harvard Extension, Non-Degree
Academics
- Currently have an A, A-, and A in organic chemistry, physics, and English; respectively (Fyi, I received a D+ in organic chemistry in undergrad)
Extracurriculars:
- Volunteer 9 hours/week at a local hospital
- Training for a half-marathon
- Attempting to establish a Nothing-But-Nets program
UNDERGRAD: Top 10 liberal arts college (minimal grade inflation)
Academics:
- Graduated in 2008 with a BA in cellular neuroscience and studio art
- Cumulative gpa: 2.99; science gpa: 2.8
Extracurriculars:
- Co-author of a publication in a well respected international botany journal
- Volunteered in rural Uganda for 5 weeks (worked in local health clinics. Also assisted with research to help prevent human-gorilla disease transmission)
- Presented original research at a conference
- Worked on various research projects all four years
- President of a couple clubs (tennis and cultural); participated in many other clubs
- Shadowed a neurosurgeon and an orthopedic surgeon.
- Residential adviser in a freshman dorm
- Varsity sport
- Volunteer tour guide and admissions volunteer
Miscellaneous:
- US and EU citizen; fluent in 3 languages
I have wanted to be a surgeon since I was 9 years old. Unfortunately, I hit a few rough academic patches during my undergrad career. In an attempt to "boost" my application, I participated in a lot of EC's and am I'm currently doing a non-degree one-year post-bac at Harvard ES.
I'm planning on taking the June 2008 MCAT and am planning on applying for the class of 2014. During 2008-2009, I was thinking of working in a neuroscience lab and of continuing my volunteer work at a local hospital.
The School Selection Spreadsheet basically told me that I have no chance for MD (sigh). Below is my academic and extracurricular info… is the spreadsheet correct? Am I just kidding myself? Or do I have a shot for a MD program (I'm a CA resident living in MA) in CA, MA, CT, PA, NY, or FL? What kind of MCAT score do I need? Are there any other application boosters that I should be doing?
Any input would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
- Stressed out pre-med
POST-BAC: Harvard Extension, Non-Degree
Academics
- Currently have an A, A-, and A in organic chemistry, physics, and English; respectively (Fyi, I received a D+ in organic chemistry in undergrad)
Extracurriculars:
- Volunteer 9 hours/week at a local hospital
- Training for a half-marathon
- Attempting to establish a Nothing-But-Nets program
UNDERGRAD: Top 10 liberal arts college (minimal grade inflation)
Academics:
- Graduated in 2008 with a BA in cellular neuroscience and studio art
- Cumulative gpa: 2.99; science gpa: 2.8
Extracurriculars:
- Co-author of a publication in a well respected international botany journal
- Volunteered in rural Uganda for 5 weeks (worked in local health clinics. Also assisted with research to help prevent human-gorilla disease transmission)
- Presented original research at a conference
- Worked on various research projects all four years
- President of a couple clubs (tennis and cultural); participated in many other clubs
- Shadowed a neurosurgeon and an orthopedic surgeon.
- Residential adviser in a freshman dorm
- Varsity sport
- Volunteer tour guide and admissions volunteer
Miscellaneous:
- US and EU citizen; fluent in 3 languages
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