Chances from Cali with a 28P

[jayhawks21]

Top public university. So my overall GPA is a 3.7, science is 3.8. Mcat : 7V 11P 10B.

ECs:
Solid research in 3 labs, President/founder of club, Honors researcher in 2 depts, have internships at consulting firms (will spin this to my advantage). Will probably get a publication by the end of next year. Do I have a good shot w/o a retake? I really don't care if it is even a DO school.

Thanks

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[jayhawks21]

Any DO schools other than western would be fine with me. Especially NYCOM. I really would like to go there. I am assuming UCs are out of question.

THanks

 

[jayhawks21]

bump

 

[rubisco88]

You didn't mention whether you had any clinical experience and shadowing. If you have a decent amount of clinical experience and shadowing, I think you definitely have a decent shot at most DO schools.

 

[jayhawks21]

I have shadowed about 3 diff doctors and do have clinical exp. is it worth it to mention the consulting stuff?

 

[rubisco88]

I have shadowed about 3 diff doctors and do have clinical exp. is it worth it to mention the consulting stuff?

I think you have a decent shot at most DO schools. You should mention the consulting stuff if you put in a good amount of hours in it. Non-clinical experience, leadership, and teaching experience is important. I think your consulting experience might fall under one of those categories.

 

[jayhawks21]

hey guys so just want to give an update

I have tons of research experience (3 diff labs, in 2 of them i have run my own projects)
Shadowed a nuero.and ortho surgeon a whole summer
Tutor chemistry
CEO of a small and upcoming company
As I mentioned before, I have tons of consulting experience

and here is my main question: I received a 2 year offer to work at a top consulting firm ( think Bain, BCG, or Mckinsey)...if I apply with these stats and experience, how will med schools look at me? how will they look at my consulting background?

thanks

 

[Catalystik]

Nontraditional age, taking responsibility, and rich life experience generally result in greater maturity, which adcomms like to see. You'll also need a convincing explanation for "Why Medicine?". Be sure you have enough clinical experience and nonmedical community service, too, before you apply, along with maybe shadowing a primary care doc as well as what you have. Keep in mind that the MCAT usually expires in 2-3 years, depending on institution.

 

[FrkyBgStok]

If you can shadow a PCP, preferably a DO, I think you would definitely get in to at least a DO school. Not sure about MD chances.