Chance Please

[africandocpnw]

Hello SDN,

New user on the block. I am applying to MD/DO schools this upcoming cycle and would love your input on my chances (if any). Or advice on what to do.

GPA: 3.04

MCAT
499 (497-501)
C/P: 123
CARS: 125
B/B: 123
P/S: 128

Volunteer/EC/Work
Had a job all through college to support myself
Lab Aide: 18 Months (no publications)
Tutor HS Biology and Chemistry: 3 Years
Volunteer at HIV/AIDS Facility: 1 Year
DEANS List: Final Quarter of College
Current Job: Front Desk Clinic/Medical Assistant

Additional Info:
1st Gen College
Immigrant
URM (African American)
Goals to help those in the refuge community

I know my GPA and MCAT aren't the best but is there any hope?

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[Faha]

Where is your state of residence?

 

[Goro]

Your numbers are lethal for both MD and DO, and I can't recommend even thinking of applying because you have yet to demonstrate that you can survive med school.

No med school will be doing you any favors by admitting you when you are at such high risk for failing out.

Hello SDN,

New user on the block. I am applying to MD/DO schools this upcoming cycle and would love your input on my chances (if any). Or advice on what to do.

GPA
BCPM: 2.66 (2.65, 3.7, 2.24, 2.79)
AO: 3.35 (3.44, 2.88, 3.38, 3.70)
Total: 3.04

MCAT
499 (497-501)
C/P: 123
CARS: 125
B/B: 123
P/S: 128

Volunteer/EC/Work
Had a job all through college to support myself
Lab Aide: 18 Months (no publications)
Tutor HS Biology and Chemistry: 3 Years
Volunteer at HIV/AIDS Facility: 1 Year
DEANS List: Final Quarter of College
Current Job: Front Desk Clinic/Medical Assistant

Additional Info:
1st Gen College
Immigrant
URM (African American)
Goals to help those in the refuge community

I know my GPA and MCAT aren't the best but is there any hope?

 

[BurghStudent]

Your chances of acceptance are 37% according to this:

https://www.aamc.org/download/321514/data/factstablea24-2.pdf

Agree with above. State of residence? You could benefit from an SMP/Post-Bacc.

 

[Faha]

You could try your 2 state schools and Meharry, Morehouse and Howard. You may have a chance for an interview at some of the newer DO schools such as:
ACOM
ARCOM
BCOM
WCU-COM
LMU-DCOM
UP-KYCOM
WVSOM
LUCOM
UIWSOM
VCOM ( all 3 schools)
NYIT (Arkansas)
RVU-Utah
any new schools that open for 2018.
Your MCAT is near the median for most of these DO schools though your GPA is well below the median for all of them.

 

[Willigetin?]

I would have to agree with BurghStudent. Doing well (3.5+) in a post bac/SMP would benefit your application. I also think increasing your clinical exposure is a necessity, especially working directly with a physician or shadowing.

I was accepted (MD) this cycle as an URM. I completed a Masters program with a 3.4 GPA and obtained a 501 on the MCAT.

PM if you have more questions.