Applying to schools in only two cities?

[gumbyj]

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I was just wondering if any non-trads have had experience with applying to schools in only one or two cities. For my fiancé to be able to have the career he wants we will need to be in NYC or Boston (or within 1-1.5 hour commute). I really don't know if this is doable considering my stats... 3.4/3.4, no MCAT yet (previous MCAT of 36 from 2008). I am fine with MD or DO.

I have a year to think about it - I am starting my MPH in Sept and would apply next cycle (2014 for 2015 start).

Has anyone been in a similar situation and it ending up working out?

 

[kimposibl]

Look at the schools in those areas and see how your app stacks up against their history of accepted students. Lots of people want to stay in an area but end up moving to where the acceptances are. Also, being a resident of either state will help.

 

[Planes2Doc]

Did that and was successful. There was of course the chance that I would have needed to re-apply, but my girlfriend stood behind me, and I had a fantastic job in the meantime.

This is a great way to answer why you want to attend that school. I am sure they will take that into account. I realize that not everyone can just pack their bags and leave to a random part of the country. I think it will make you a stronger applicant overall assuming your stats are in-line with the school's.

 

[Law2Doc]

I was just wondering if any non-trads have had experience with applying to schools in only one or two cities. For my fiancé to be able to have the career he wants we will need to be in NYC or Boston (or within 1-1.5 hour commute). I really don't know if this is doable considering my stats... 3.4/3.4, no MCAT yet (previous MCAT of 36 from 2008). I am fine with MD or DO.

I have a year to think about it - I am starting my MPH in Sept and would apply next cycle (2014 for 2015 start).

Has anyone been in a similar situation and it ending up working out?

The more you limit yourself the harder it is going to be. That being said, if each of you is willing to commute 1.5 hours, that probably gives you a decent radius to work within. It means you could live in Jersey and apply to the NJ and Philly schools in addition to NYC/Long Island; from Boston you could look at the Boston schools, UMass, and as far South as Hartford or Providence.

At least you aren't giving us a region with just 1-2 schools.