Confused Re-applicant

[ndnmasti]

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Hello everyone,
IF any of you could give me some advice as to my current situation, I would greatly appreciate it.
I am reapplying to MD and DO schools again because I got rejected from just about everywhere I applied and got waitlisted at one (NYCOM). I have a 3.83 GPA and just graduated from Rutgers University. My MCAT score is 29Q, the second time around. I wanted to apply early this year (ideally mid june). I have had 8 months of shadowing experience, 2 years of research, a year of hospital volunteering (but that was in HS so Im planning on starting that again, while I look for a job).But considering that I just graduated, I havent had much time to do anything different that might add to my new application especially since just a few weeks ago my grandfather passed away and that totally put a halt on everything else for a while. Now I'm not sure what I should do to change my application other than rewrite my PS but I dont hany anything significant to change?

Thank you to all those who reply.

 

[dragonfly99]

The high school volunteer work is too old to count. You need to restart hospital volunteering ASAP. Also, if you don't get in this year then I would strongly consider retaking the MCAT, after studying hard and reconsidering an MCAT prep course. Your MCAT score is on the low side for allopathic schools. However, I think that the major thing holding back your application last year was lack of experience w/clinical medicine, based on what you've told us here. That is usually a deal-breaker for a lot of admissions committees since they want to know that you have some clue as to what you are getting yourself into.

 

[paradocs we are]

1) MCAT is slightly low but perhaps your state schools will accept that.
2) PS statement is extremely important so put in the time and effort to write a good one.
3) Hospital volunteering is overrated IMO. Sure, you "should" volunteer anyways but really shadowing is a lot more valuable.

From the limited info you gave us, the above 3 points may not apply to you...so take it with a grain of salt.

 

[Mr hawkings]

1. Apply broadly. General rule of thumb: the lower your stats, the more schools you should apply to.
Many people with your stats get accepted into med school every year. Do not limit yourself to one geographic location or the other. You dont have that luxury.

2. know your limitations. Do not waste your money on schools that are a reach for you just becasue they ask you to fill a secondary. This process is a money maker for a lot of schools.

3. Consider other routes of medical education