chances? fall12

[meeshpod]

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Long time reader,first time "chances" thread poster 😀

time for a typical "what are my chances" post!
GPAc:3.01
GPAs:2.73
GPAns:3.56
MCAT:25S
upward grade trend no lower than a C in a couple of pre-recs

Volunteered 50hrs at the VA
Shadowed a couple pods
member of a club that gives college mentors to under-resourced middle schools
Hopefully getting a research or med-admin job during my gap year!

so what do you think my chances are guys? Wanna stay close to home at either Western or Mid-Western

thanks so much for postin/advice!! anything (serious) helps!😍

 

[lyndamn]

From my research about stats and admission, your MCAT is good. The only concern I would have is your 2.73 sGPA. If it's possible, try to get that about a 3.0. Some schools, for example NYCPM, state that if you have a GPA lower than a 3.0, you should contact the admissions and ask them about it. Most schools will probably tell you to apply anyway. There are a lot of people who apply with sGPAs less than a 3.0 and get in.

I know you want to stay close to home, but it's wise to apply broadly.
In my opinion, I think you should apply broadly, EARLY, and make sure the rest of your application is solid (rec letters, personal statement, etc...). If you can, get a good rec letter from the podiatrist you shadowed. Do this, and I think you will have a good chance. Good luck! Again, all I said is just my opinion.

Here are the statistics for matriculants from 2006 to 2010.

 

[meeshpod]

Thanks fer all the advice! yeah according to those stats im a little behind 😛 but i graduated, i could take some non-degree seeking classes but that wont set me up to apply early🙁..
what do you think is most important, raising the gpa a couple tenths or applying in august??

 

[Ferocity]

Thanks fer all the advice! yeah according to those stats im a little behind 😛 but i graduated, i could take some non-degree seeking classes but that wont set me up to apply early🙁..
what do you think is most important, raising the gpa a couple tenths or applying in august??

Applying August 1st!

 

[RATM2010]

I think you will get in. Just apply early and broadly.

 

[RATM2010]

Thanks fer all the advice! yeah according to those stats im a little behind 😛 but i graduated, i could take some non-degree seeking classes but that wont set me up to apply early🙁..
what do you think is most important, raising the gpa a couple tenths or applying in august??

Apply in August. You will get in.

 

[meeshpod]

thanks guys 😀 can't wait to apply! gotta get goin' on that personal statement..oy!