Hello,
I just decided to apply to Atlantic Bridge, the 5-year programs @ National Uni of Galway, and TCD.
I want to apply to UCD since they said the minimum is 3.08 but I haven't taken the MCAT (see reason below)
here are my stats
US student with Bachelor's degree.
GPA: 2.9 (I know... it's low. :/ My worst semester was my first one, and I brought it up significantly and only got a few C's and many A's and B's from that point onward.) My best year grade pointwise was my sophomore and senior year.
MCAT: signed up for exam multiple times, keeps getting canceled. I live in a COVID-ridden state. That's why I'm applying to Galway and TCD.
extracurriculars are better, though I don't know how much that matters.
Research: over 1100 hours in clinical trials
Shadowing: 500 hours
Volunteering: helped with blood drives for the Red Cross at my college and also was in environmental-based clubs.
What are my chances, truthfully?
I'm assuming this year AB doesn't have many applicants since they keep extending the application deadline. Any feedback is appreciated.