Apply in August w/o two prereqs or late Sept w/o one

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27 y.o. non-trad who has yet to finish all pre-reqs. I'd like to apply for DO and lower tier MD this cycle but still need to take Phys 2, Orgo 2, and the MCAT. I'm currently enrolled in Phys 1 (finish in mid June), then plan to study to take the MCAT in July, and apply in August.

The alternative would be to take condensed Orgo 2 or Phys 2 in the summer ending in July, take the MCAT in August and apply in late September.

Does anyone have thoughts on the preferred route? I don't think either are ideal, but I really do not want to delay another year.

My stats w/out Phys 1, 2, Orgo 2 are cGPA 3.75 sGPA 3.47. A couple W's and a grade replacement.

ECs are good. Worked for two years in medical software, two years in health policy research, one year as a brain injury rehab specialist, RA for one year at Harvard Med (primary care study), volunteered 300 hours in a hospitals, shadowed 50 hours primary and neuro.

Thanks.

 

[terrystrickl]

Early September to late February – Interviews on campus. ... If the student enterswithout a baccalaureate degree, one will be awarded to the student at ... Applicantsapplying for August 2015 matriculation must have MCAT results from ... Theapplication contains one Colorado essay which is required, along with two optional ...

 

[MedNation907]

Write an MCAT >65 percentile which is >27 or >504 (hypothetically) and you should be okay. If your MCAT is a 500 or below, I would wait and retake (assuming those percentiles are accurate)

Source:
[NEW] https://www.aamc.org/students/download/378098/data/mcat2015scorescaleguide.pdf
[OLD] https://www.aamc.org/students/download/361080/data/combined13.pdf.pdf

EDIT: For MD programs, the average matriculant MCAT was 31 (83 percentile). Which translates into at least 508

 

[edgerock24]

27 y.o. non-trad who has yet to finish all pre-reqs. I'd like to apply for DO and lower tier MD this cycle but still need to take Phys 2, Orgo 2, and the MCAT. I'm currently enrolled in Phys 1 (finish in mid June), then plan to study to take the MCAT in July, and apply in August.

The alternative would be to take condensed Orgo 2 or Phys 2 in the summer ending in July, take the MCAT in August and apply in late September.

Does anyone have thoughts on the preferred route? I don't think either are ideal, but I really do not want to delay another year.

My stats w/out Phys 1, 2, Orgo 2 are cGPA 3.75 sGPA 3.47. A couple W's and a grade replacement.

ECs are good. Worked for two years in medical software, two years in health policy research, one year as a brain injury rehab specialist, RA for one year at Harvard Med (primary care study), volunteered 300 hours in a hospitals, shadowed 50 hours primary and neuro.

Thanks.

Frankly, this plan is way too rushed. Your MCAT studying will not be long enough or focused enough solely upon the test itself. Also, your application would be late for MD schools and pushing it for DO schools as well.

I would really suggest you begin seriously prepping for the MCAT after you have taken all your prereq's. I know some individuals have done the opposite and performed well, but they are the exceptions. You said you haven't taken Orgo 2 yet. Does this mean you still haven't taken Biochemistry as well (usually Orgo 1 + 2 are prereqs for it)? If so, you need to take that class too before you start your prep, since the new exam has added Biochem material on it.

Don't rush the process. You have a great resume (& stats) so far. Delay your application a year so that you can hopefully have some options as to where you attend medical school.

 

[edgerock24]

Early September to late February – Interviews on campus. ... If the student enterswithout a baccalaureate degree, one will be awarded to the student at ... Applicantsapplying for August 2015 matriculation must have MCAT results from ... Theapplication contains one Colorado essay which is required, along with two optional ...

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