Am i done for?

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I’m currently really struggling mentally on what i should do. I have an AACOM cgpa of 3.14, sgpa of 3.07, and decided to do an SMP. unfortunately I got one C in my first semester, which has now put my expected graduating GPA at ~3.1. I haven’t taken the MCAT yet but, i’m planning on doing 7 mos without working to study full time. I have research, clinical/non clinical volunteering, shadowing, strong LORs, really good writing skills for PS, LOTS and i mean LOTS of clinical hrs, no leadership positions. there’s a couple other tiny additions that would potentially boost me but honestly unmentionable. I know without any doubt I have 0% chance at MD. I’m just wondering about DO, and what i should do. i really, really want to apply for the 2027 cycle. I understand the most obvious answer is fail out. but if anyone has any success stories or other advice that is not that, I’m prioritizing persistence.

 

[Faha]

If your MCAT score is at least 500, you should receive interviews at DO schools. The newer schools would be the most likely ones. Post your score here in the future when available.

 

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I will! This program was super science intensive and I learned a lot of our coursework is covered on MCAT, hoping that'll pay off.

 

[karaya]

Just gonna throw in my 2¢ that 7 months full time is way overkill for the MCAT. 3 maximum. Beyond that you start wandering into burnout and retention loss. Spend the extra time on class, work, volunteering, just anything else.