Hi all,
I've been a lurker for a few years and learned a lot from all of you. After getting my first pre-interview, post-secondary rejection from UCSF (where I had no business applying to, TBH), I'm beginning to face the reality that I may not receive any interviews this season, will have to apply again, and must correct all the weaknesses in my application as soon as possible. I'd appreciate any and all feedback!
Texas resident, Male, ORM, BS Biology
3.5ish GPA, 30-33 MCAT
I had the following activities on my application:
1. Hiring Consultant of Cultural Exchange Firm
2. Research Assistant
3. Tutoring
4. Sports Med Volunteering
5. Transcontinental Cyclist and Route Coordinator
6. Summer Research Program
7. Service Director of Fraternity
8. Physician Shadowing
9. Eagle Scout
10. President of Public Health Organization
I had sparse clinical volunteering, which I intend to make up for ASAP. However, I did have a pretty good personal statement, had many people read/edit it, and thought that my application was overall fairly strong in conveying my commitment to medicine.
What can I do to improve? Here are my biggest flaws:
- Sub-par GPA and average MCAT.
- Very little clinical experience
I'd appreciate all the help!
navigator
I've been a lurker for a few years and learned a lot from all of you. After getting my first pre-interview, post-secondary rejection from UCSF (where I had no business applying to, TBH), I'm beginning to face the reality that I may not receive any interviews this season, will have to apply again, and must correct all the weaknesses in my application as soon as possible. I'd appreciate any and all feedback!
Texas resident, Male, ORM, BS Biology
3.5ish GPA, 30-33 MCAT
I had the following activities on my application:
1. Hiring Consultant of Cultural Exchange Firm
2. Research Assistant
3. Tutoring
4. Sports Med Volunteering
5. Transcontinental Cyclist and Route Coordinator
6. Summer Research Program
7. Service Director of Fraternity
8. Physician Shadowing
9. Eagle Scout
10. President of Public Health Organization
I had sparse clinical volunteering, which I intend to make up for ASAP. However, I did have a pretty good personal statement, had many people read/edit it, and thought that my application was overall fairly strong in conveying my commitment to medicine.
What can I do to improve? Here are my biggest flaws:
- Sub-par GPA and average MCAT.
- Very little clinical experience
I'd appreciate all the help!
navigator
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