Chances of making it into a DO school in the U.S. or outside the U.S.

[BernzFerguson]

Hi, if anybody could please help me and give me their opinion on my chances of making into DO school for this Fall 2008 class, here is my info:
GPA: 3.4
MCAT: 21Q
Extracurricular: Volunteered at hospital for about a year and a half, also research in Neuropsychological studies
Letters of Rec: probably standard quality
Are there any schools out there from anybody's recollection that would give me a shot?
Should I even bother applying? Or should I retake the MCAT (I'm not sure of how much better I can do on the test)?
Please HELP

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[Dr.Inviz]

Hi, if anybody could please help me and give me their opinion on my chances of making into DO school for this Fall 2008 class, here is my info:
GPA: 3.4
MCAT: 21Q
Extracurricular: Volunteered at hospital for about a year and a half, also research in Neuropsychological studies
Letters of Rec: probably standard quality
Are there any schools out there from anybody's recollection that would give me a shot?
Should I even bother applying? Or should I retake the MCAT (I'm not sure of how much better I can do on the test)?
Please HELP

It's okay newbie ... however, please refer to the "what are my dubious chances ..." thread. All will be answered then.

 

[bwells46]

Hi, if anybody could please help me and give me their opinion on my chances of making into DO school for this Fall 2008 class, here is my info:
GPA: 3.4
MCAT: 21Q
Extracurricular: Volunteered at hospital for about a year and a half, also research in Neuropsychological studies
Letters of Rec: probably standard quality
Are there any schools out there from anybody's recollection that would give me a shot?
Should I even bother applying? Or should I retake the MCAT (I'm not sure of how much better I can do on the test)?
Please HELP

I don't think there are DO schools outside the US.

 

[boodthedog]

I think there are DO schools outside of the US, but they only teach manipulation.

 

[Dr.Inviz]

I think there are DO schools outside of the US, but they only teach manipulation.

Correct.

 

[Jack Daniel]

I don't think there are DO schools outside the US.

I think there are DO schools outside of the US, but they only teach manipulation.

Correct.

My guess is the OP hasn't yet mastered the art of effective writing.
Folks, I think what we're looking at is one of those infamous "DO vs IMG" questions; not "US DO vs non-US DO".

 

[StringerBell]

My guess is the OP hasn't yet mastered the art of effective writing.
Folks, I think what we're looking at is one of those infamous "DO vs IMG" questions; not "US DO vs non-US DO".

I believe you are most correct!

So...
is it (Green Eggs) and Ham, or is it Green (Eggs and Ham)?

I believe we're dealing with one of those situations.

 

[Kappy1]

Hi, if anybody could please help me and give me their opinion on my chances of making into DO school for this Fall 2008 class, here is my info:
GPA: 3.4
MCAT: 21Q
Extracurricular: Volunteered at hospital for about a year and a half, also research in Neuropsychological studies
Letters of Rec: probably standard quality
Are there any schools out there from anybody's recollection that would give me a shot?
Should I even bother applying? Or should I retake the MCAT (I'm not sure of how much better I can do on the test)?
Please HELP

I believe you need to do a couple points better on the MCAT 2-5. Study hard and I'm sure you can pull yourself up a few points. If you do get a 23 or 24 the next time around you will still need to pump up that GPA. To do that take undergrad courses in a number of different fields at the lowest level possible many of those courses are easier and can help boost the GPA. With a 23 or 24 MCAT you will need a overall GPA somewhere in the 3.7's or 3.8's and a 3.5-3.6 science GPA. If you don't believe you could do any better than look into med-schools abroud. It is a good option if you don't mind relocating. The other option is Podiatry School. It has many specialties, you can prescribe medications, and make a decent living about 136,000 dollars. I hope you get into the school of your choice. Good Luck!!!