MD & DO Chances? Advice?

[Joewildcat]

Hello everyone,
So I was hoping anyone could shed some insight on my chances of getting into MD or DO schools with my credentials.
I recently graduated UNH with a 2.98 ugpa and a 3.0 sgpa and a B.S. In Biomedical Sciences. I am currently in a post baccalaureate program at ELMS college and as of right now I have a 4.0 in the program. However, because of the substantial number of credits I've taken ill only have a boost to about a 3.12 gpa as long as my 4.0 holds in the post bac. I have not taken my mcat yet but plan on taking it in June 2016 and getting my application in before my mcat scores are released. I am currently working as an EMT and have been full time for about 6 months. Before that I worked part time for 3 years as a pharmacy technician so my clinical experience is decent. I have experience as a biochemistry TA but have no volunteer hours or shadowing. My question for everyone is 1. What mcat score should I aim for if I want to be considered at MD or DO schools? 2. Do I have a shot even with my gpa and a high mcat at MD? 3. Could anyone give me any pointers or advice for what I should do to make myself more competitive for the 2017 application cycle?
Thanks guys

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[WedgeDawg]

GPA is too low for MD. For DO, aim for above a 505 (ideally above 510). You also definitely need to get some shadowing in (esp. DO if going for DO). Also you should do some volunteering (doesn't have to be clinical).

 

[Joewildcat]

Thanks for the advice!

 

[GrapesofRath]

Keep up the 4.0 in the post-bacc. Re-take any C's or lower; that'll boost your GPA fast for DO purposes. The higher the better on the MCAT but if you apply with a 3.1, 505+ would be an ideal target score. You might get away with less but your target should certainly be 505+.


For MD you'll likely need to ace an SMP to really generate strong consideration. If you do end up with say a 512+ and want to take a stab at your state schools and a few other lower tier MD schools if you keep up the 4.0 and end up with a 3.1 and a strong upward trend, that might be worth consideration(particularly if you are from a lucky state). But you should be under the expectation an SMP will be in order if you want to gun for the MD.