MD & DO Chance me for TX MD and OOS DO

[Mavs88]

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[TXdoc18]

From the Republic of Texas thread, here are the TX schools averages:

LizzyM scores for matriculated students are:

1) Baylor - 73.4 (3.84, 35)
2) UT Southwestern - 72.4 (3.85, 33.9)
3) UT Houston - 69.3 (3.76, 31.7)
4) UT San Antonio - 69.1 (3.73, 31.8)
5) UTMB - 67.7 (3.87, 29)
6) TTU Lubbock - 67.5 (3.65, 31)
7) Texas A&M - 66.7 (3.66, 30.1)
8) TTU El Paso - 64.8 (3.6, 28.8)
9) TCOM - 64 (3.60, 28)

Your LizzyM is slightly below but I think you'll have some success if you apply very early. I had similar stats as you, and applied to the TMDSAS schools + a few OOS DO schools (including NSU), and (fortunately) had a great deal of success. I applied in May though, when TMDSAS opens.

 

[Goro]

I think ECs are fine. Also consider next door Tulane, and a few other MD schools like the Philly triplets, Wake, Rosy franklin, etc.

• What are my weak points? Should I bulk up ECs or are they good?

You're in striking distance for all the other TX schools, including TCOM. I think you're fine for all other DO schools as well.

• Is my MCAT going to be a big hindrance in Texas, besides Baylor and UTSW
  
• What Texas schools and DO schools should I target? Really want NSU/LECOM-B for FL.

Thank you! Would love input from the great @Goro and @gyngyn 😀[/QUOTE]

 

[Mavs88]

Thanks! I also have a very strong upward trend. 1st year from a 2.0 to next 6 semesters of 4.0

 

[gyngyn]

Go for it.

 

[Mavs88]

Go for it.

Would you say I'm a strong candidate for either Texas or DO? I feel I'm just below average for TX and good for DO.

 

[gyngyn]

Would you say I'm a strong candidate for either Texas or DO? I feel I'm just below average for TX and good for DO.

TX is its own special situation, but I have seen them love those gpa's.
I would say a fair to good TX candidate and very good DO.