Hello everyone,
I would like to see what my chances are. I am applying this cycle, mostly to DO schools and some TX instate MD.
A little background:
Graduated this May, 2016 from a large tier 1 state university. Major: psych, Minor: biology
AACOMAS cgpa: 3.5 sgpa: 3.2
AMCAS cgpa: 3.48 sgpa: 3.18
MCAT: scheduled for 07/22/16
I was an international student, moved to the US in December 2009. started school January 2010. due to financial hardship (OOS tuition and lack of funds), I had to transfer to a community college. I received my work permit and basically worked full-time throughout my undergrad. I support my parents and claim them as dependents on my taxes. I worked from 9-5 and took evening classes. some classes that were available during the day, I couldn't really attend them since I was at work. I couldn't quit or else I wouldn't be able to afford my tuition OR support my parents. After transferring back to the state university, things got harder financially but I managed to work through it.
I had one semester where I really fell into depression and felt like giving up. I had the worst semester (Fall 2014). However, I had consistent A's in all my classes for all of 2015. Last semester, 2016, I had 2 B's and a C.
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EC's:
I come from a politically unstable area. I had volunteered in hospitals in my home country, mostly in Trauma and ICU.
in the US:
Hearts and Hammers (2011): I spent about 60 hours painting and performing repairs to homes for the elderly and underprivileged.
Volunteered at a non-profit clinic that provides care for low income families - about 100 hours (2014 - current)
Volunteered at a major hospital in various departments for an approximate 50-60 hours (2015 - current)
Shadowed 2 doctors - IM, Family - average of 5-6 days each (No DO shadowing opportunity yet)
No research (due to the timing of my job, there's nothing available for evenings)
Volunteered at a charity that helps refugees settle down and provide education, housing and food for them
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LOR:
2 from science professors, 1 from MD, 1 from my manager at work
I'm now a TX resident, permanent US resident. Asian male. not sure if I would qualify for economically disadvantaged?
First, is the timing bad enough (for DO) that I should wait for the next cycle? I would really like to get in this cycle since I'm quitting my job, saved up enough to sustain myself for a year. I would really like to get in this cycle.
What are my chances? Looking to apply:
All in-state TX schools
DO schools, preferably PCOM GA and Philly
help with my list would be greatly appreciated. I already sent in transcripts to AACOMAS, and will apply to just one school and get verified before I apply to multiple ones. I have saved up enough to where I can apply to 15-20 schools.
Thank you in advance!
I would like to see what my chances are. I am applying this cycle, mostly to DO schools and some TX instate MD.
A little background:
Graduated this May, 2016 from a large tier 1 state university. Major: psych, Minor: biology
AACOMAS cgpa: 3.5 sgpa: 3.2
AMCAS cgpa: 3.48 sgpa: 3.18
MCAT: scheduled for 07/22/16
I was an international student, moved to the US in December 2009. started school January 2010. due to financial hardship (OOS tuition and lack of funds), I had to transfer to a community college. I received my work permit and basically worked full-time throughout my undergrad. I support my parents and claim them as dependents on my taxes. I worked from 9-5 and took evening classes. some classes that were available during the day, I couldn't really attend them since I was at work. I couldn't quit or else I wouldn't be able to afford my tuition OR support my parents. After transferring back to the state university, things got harder financially but I managed to work through it.
I had one semester where I really fell into depression and felt like giving up. I had the worst semester (Fall 2014). However, I had consistent A's in all my classes for all of 2015. Last semester, 2016, I had 2 B's and a C.
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EC's:
I come from a politically unstable area. I had volunteered in hospitals in my home country, mostly in Trauma and ICU.
in the US:
Hearts and Hammers (2011): I spent about 60 hours painting and performing repairs to homes for the elderly and underprivileged.
Volunteered at a non-profit clinic that provides care for low income families - about 100 hours (2014 - current)
Volunteered at a major hospital in various departments for an approximate 50-60 hours (2015 - current)
Shadowed 2 doctors - IM, Family - average of 5-6 days each (No DO shadowing opportunity yet)
No research (due to the timing of my job, there's nothing available for evenings)
Volunteered at a charity that helps refugees settle down and provide education, housing and food for them
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LOR:
2 from science professors, 1 from MD, 1 from my manager at work
I'm now a TX resident, permanent US resident. Asian male. not sure if I would qualify for economically disadvantaged?
First, is the timing bad enough (for DO) that I should wait for the next cycle? I would really like to get in this cycle since I'm quitting my job, saved up enough to sustain myself for a year. I would really like to get in this cycle.
What are my chances? Looking to apply:
All in-state TX schools
DO schools, preferably PCOM GA and Philly
help with my list would be greatly appreciated. I already sent in transcripts to AACOMAS, and will apply to just one school and get verified before I apply to multiple ones. I have saved up enough to where I can apply to 15-20 schools.
Thank you in advance!
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