Chances are????

[onthebayou]

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Any comments? I'm 32 female with masters in Speech Path. 3.89 in graduate classes,3.99 in undergrad classes. 7 years working in hospital setting but only an 8 avg. on the MCAT. What are my chances if any getting into D.O. school? What schools might I have the best shot at?
Thanks

 

[sia_simba]

Apply to any DO school you want to. There is a better chance of you getting into one if you apply to them. =) Chances are hard to say because no one on this board is on the admissions committee, or at least I don't think so. But from the look at it, The only problem you have w/ your credential is your MCAT score which is 24. I am sure you'll be able to get into one DO school at least if you are serious about it. I have seen people get accepted with 24 and some even lower with much lower GPA than what you have. Goodluck.

 

[OSUdoc08]

Any comments? I'm 32 female with masters in Speech Path. 3.89 in graduate classes,3.99 in undergrad classes. 7 years working in hospital setting but only an 8 avg. on the MCAT. What are my chances if any getting into D.O. school? What schools might I have the best shot at?
Thanks

I know people that got into several schools with credientials far poorer than yours. I believe that you have good chances, if you apply to the right schools (apply to many).

 

[DrMom]

I agree with OSUdoc08. You're in pretty good shape for DO schools, and also for some MD schools if you're interested. Check around to see how you compare to their averages/minimums and apply to a decent number of them.

 

[babyruth]

I think you have a good chance because you have a lot of clinical background and know what it takes to get by in grad. school. Your GPA's are excellent. I would apply to many schools and pick the one's that you like the most. It isn't always about what the schools think of you, but what you think of the schools. If you are not happy with where you go, you will be miserable. I would look at location, board scores, rotation and residency placements, grade stats, and program benefits (computers, PDAs, health insurance deals, new facility, faculty standing, research opportunities, etc.). I think DO schools, and MD schools, are very open to the non-traditional student because of your experience and your dedication (meaning you know what you want to do and what it takes to do it). Good Luck!

 

[cremaster2007]

Babyruth and I attend the same school and I couldn't agree more. We have a great mixture of traditional and nontraditional students. She makes a very good point though it works both ways: what the school thinks of you; and what you think of the school!! Just find a place where you'll be happy and a place where you think you'll get the best opportunity to learn and max out your potential.

 

[DOrk]

Be sure to apply to LECOM (seriously)