chances at UC's

[bravofleet4]

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California Resident

UCI Biology Major applying in his 4th year
sGPA: 3.70
cGPA: 3.70

MCAT (4/18/09)
B12 V11 P14 WN = 37N

~1.5 hours research (had my own project but didn't get published)
~4 hrs/week 1 year = 150 hours volunteering at non-profit medical clinic (didn't get much patient interaction. worked mostly with clerical duties and pulling charts for doctors. occasionally bagged groceries and helped with fundraising).
~2 hrs/week 4 months = 32 hours volunteering at a nursing home for alzheimers patient (kept them company and played games with them)
4 quarters employed as a tutor at my university teaching biology and chemistry
1 quarter as a tutor for the bio sci department
2 quarter as a discussion leader for asian american studies
4 week stint during the summer as a summer RA for international students

Chances at any of the calif schools. Chances in general?
I realize I need to work on my EC's. I plan to start volunteering at a hospital very soon and will mention that in my app. Just trying to get through the paperwork :-/

 

[Stratego]

Your chances of an acceptance somewhere are excellent. Your chances for California school? Who can say. They seem to like candidates that stand out in some way, whether via leadership, amazing community service, outstanding research, or stats. I'd say your MCAT score makes you stand out, but you can't assume the person screening your application will feel that way, too.

Can you get in some quick physican shadowing before you apply. Lots of schools like to see that. Eight hours with each of two to three types of physicans would be nice. Other than coursework, you don't get to mention future planned ECs. Be sure to get started on whatever you want to list on your primary application.

 

[Muffinpuff]

Who knows about CA schools, your GPA and MCAT are excellent, but honestly, the previous post is absolutely right, they pick people who stand out in some way or another. It's tough to get in as a typical applicant.

 

[JJMrK]

I think you'll see some UC love with those numbers.