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[fun1nth3sun]

Hello Everyone!

This is what I project my application to look like in the next cycle. I will be applying next cycle.

3.4 cGPA/3.25 BCMP GPA I have a huge upward trend:
Freshmen gpa: 2.7
Sophmore gpa: 3.5
Junior gpa: 4.0


I will be applying in the summer before my Senior year.


BS degree in Medical Laboratory Science


6 months of clinical experience in Medical Technology at UMB school of Medicine
1 year volunteering in ER at hospital
1 year volunteering at Homeless Shelter
1.5 years working as a private tutor
1 semester of research at college


Work experience:
1 year working as Pharmacy tech (CVS)
1 year working as Overnight Associate (Walmart)


Life experience:
Lived on my own for more than a year in Canada (for what its worth)


30 hours shadowing an MD


MCAT: Will take in April



I am bilingual- I speak French, Arabic, and English
(Currently learning Spanish on my own)


Thoughts on my chances of being accepted? Should I go D.O?
Is my gpa too low for M.D??


Also, Do you think experience as a pharmacy technician would be looked down upon? Do you think Medical schools could potentially ask me questions like..."Why Medicine and not pharmacy?" I am prepared to answer those questions but I was just wondering.


Also, could experience as a lead pharmacist be looked at, as a leadership position??


Thanks!

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[Temperature101]

Hello Everyone!

This is what I project my application to look like in the next cycle. I will be applying next cycle.

3.4 cGPA/3.25 BCMP GPA I have a huge upward trend:
Freshmen gpa: 2.7
Sophmore gpa: 3.5
Junior gpa: 4.0


I will be applying in the summer before my Senior year.


BS degree in Medical Laboratory Science


6 months of clinical experience in Medical Technology at UMB school of Medicine
1 year volunteering in ER at hospital
1 year volunteering at Homeless Shelter
1.5 years working as a private tutor
1 semester of research at college


Work experience:
1 year working as Pharmacy tech (CVS)
1 year working as Overnight Associate (Walmart)


Life experience:
Lived on my own for more than a year in Canada (for what its worth)


30 hours shadowing an MD


MCAT: Will take in April



I am bilingual- I speak French, Arabic, and English
(Currently learning Spanish on my own)


Thoughts on my chances of being accepted? Should I go D.O?
Is my gpa too low for M.D??


Also, Do you think experience as a pharmacy technician would be looked down upon? Do you think Medical schools could potentially ask me questions like..."Why Medicine and not pharmacy?" I am prepared to answer those questions but I was just wondering.


Also, could experience as a lead pharmacist be looked at, as a leadership position??


Thanks!

Your best shot is DO...You will need a 26+ mcat for that. For MD, 33+ mcat might get you in. I think the pharm tech expererience is great...It will not be looked down upon.

 

[LaughingMan]

Hello Everyone!

This is what I project my application to look like in the next cycle. I will be applying next cycle.
3.4 cGPA/3.25 BCMP GPA I have a huge upward trend:
Freshmen gpa: 2.7
Sophmore gpa: 3.5
Junior gpa: 4.0
I will be applying in the summer before my Senior year.
BS degree in Medical Laboratory Science
6 months of clinical experience in Medical Technology at UMB school of Medicine
1 year volunteering in ER at hospital
1 year volunteering at Homeless Shelter
1.5 years working as a private tutor
1 semester of research at college
Work experience:
1 year working as Pharmacy tech (CVS)
1 year working as Overnight Associate (Walmart)
Life experience:
Lived on my own for more than a year in Canada (for what its worth)
30 hours shadowing an MD
MCAT: Will take in April
I am bilingual- I speak French, Arabic, and English
(Currently learning Spanish on my own)
Thoughts on my chances of being accepted? Should I go D.O?
Is my gpa too low for M.D??
Also, Do you think experience as a pharmacy technician would be looked down upon? Do you think Medical schools could potentially ask me questions like..."Why Medicine and not pharmacy?" I am prepared to answer those questions but I was just wondering.
Also, could experience as a lead pharmacist be looked at, as a leadership position??
Thanks!

Hey OP!

First--Welcome to SDN!

Second--Your GPA is a bit low for the average MD acceptance---DO I cannot comment. The upward trend would definitely help. Your MCAT score will be a BIG factor on whether you get some invites to lower tier schools but even then it will be an uphill fight OP.

Second--You're trilingual, not bilingual, so congrats on that! A great achievement! I don't believe the pharmacy tech position will hurt you--it's a good paying job for students. A position as lead pharmacy technician could be seen as leadership if you spinned it in the right direction. Were you actively managing others in the pharmacy?

Third--Your ECs seem fine--so good job on that!

Final Thoughts--you seem good for MD if you can bring your stats up a bit more.

Lets hope a more senior member can come in and offer options for your next step.

Good luck OP!

 

[Ask]

Hello Everyone!

This is what I project my application to look like in the next cycle. I will be applying next cycle.

3.4 cGPA/3.25 BCMP GPA I have a huge upward trend:
Freshmen gpa: 2.7
Sophmore gpa: 3.5
Junior gpa: 4.0


I will be applying in the summer before my Senior year.


BS degree in Medical Laboratory Science


6 months of clinical experience in Medical Technology at UMB school of Medicine
1 year volunteering in ER at hospital
1 year volunteering at Homeless Shelter
1.5 years working as a private tutor
1 semester of research at college


Work experience:
1 year working as Pharmacy tech (CVS)
1 year working as Overnight Associate (Walmart)


Life experience:
Lived on my own for more than a year in Canada (for what its worth)


30 hours shadowing an MD


MCAT: Will take in April



I am bilingual- I speak French, Arabic, and English
(Currently learning Spanish on my own)


Thoughts on my chances of being accepted? Should I go D.O?
Is my gpa too low for M.D??


Also, Do you think experience as a pharmacy technician would be looked down upon? Do you think Medical schools could potentially ask me questions like..."Why Medicine and not pharmacy?" I am prepared to answer those questions but I was just wondering.


Also, could experience as a lead pharmacist be looked at, as a leadership position??


Thanks!

According to what you've posted this is the summer before your senior year? So you would be applying now? Also I had a very similar trend to yours and also worked in a Pharmacy. So keep up with my MDApps for more information about my luck this cycle.

 

[fun1nth3sun]

According to what you've posted this is the summer before your senior year? So you would be applying now? Also I had a very similar trend to yours and also worked in a Pharmacy. So keep up with my MDApps for more information about my luck this cycle.

Oh no sorry. I am actually entering my junior year..So I will apply next cycle. I was just predicting my gpa ...if I get 4.0 these next two semesters. Wow Good Luck! What is your MCAT score? Hopefully you will get some interviews

 

[fun1nth3sun]

Hey OP!

First--Welcome to SDN!

Second--Your GPA is a bit low for the average MD acceptance---DO I cannot comment. The upward trend would definitely help. Your MCAT score will be a BIG factor on whether you get some invites to lower tier schools but even then it will be an uphill fight OP.

Second--You're trilingual, not bilingual, so congrats on that! A great achievement! I don't believe the pharmacy tech position will hurt you--it's a good paying job for students. A position as lead pharmacy technician could be seen as leadership if you spinned it in the right direction. Were you actively managing others in the pharmacy?

Third--Your ECs seem fine--so good job on that!

Final Thoughts--you seem good for MD if you can bring your stats up a bit more.

Lets hope a more senior member can come in and offer options for your next step.

Good luck OP!

Thanks for your thoughts! I really appreciate it. I know MCAT will play a big role here. I am considering taking it earlier than April, just so if I will have time to retake it in time for the next cycle. Do you think my E.C`s are okay? Are they average. I know my E.C`s just typical, but I am trying to find other ways to stand out..through my personal essay? If that helps.

Also, I am from a third world country, does that make me an URM? Is URM status just given to all minorities? or is it given certain ethnic groups? I am from Morocco so I am technically a minority?