D.O. Chances

[jayhawks28]

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Hey guys, same old question. I am a senior neurobio with a 3.5 cGPA, 3.35 sGPA, and a 3.7 nsGPA. I just got my mcat score back today and it was a 24O. I am disappointed with that brutal score but there is nothing I can do about it now. My gpa is right at the average or above the average of a lot of schools. I have over a year of shadowing a variety of physicians. I have been working and am currently working as a phlebotomist at a private doctors office, so I am familiar with the medical setting and different insurance policies. I was also the scholarship chair of my fraternity and played a collegiate sport for two years. I just want to figure out my chances to gain admittance to any of the osteopathic schools.

 

[MedicalMBA]

I honestly do not believe you have a very good chance this cycle, especially applying this late. Your gpa is fine. I would study again for the MCAT, retake it, and then apply early next cycle. Your ECs are good so I think the MCAT is your only issue. There are several reasons for poor mcat results and I would suggest looking through this forum for some helpful hints and solutions.

If you can increase your score into the upper 20s you'll have a great shot at almost any DO school.

Goodluck!

 

[Bacchus]

Moved to WAMC.

 

[jayhawks28]

thanks I figured thats what it would be, and even the possibility that my mcat score may get screened out. Its just unfortunate, because I feel like the rest of my application(excluding mcat) is very competitive even though the mcat carries a lot of weight.

If anyone else has an opinion or advice please feel free to share.

 

[Temperature101]

Hey guys, same old question. I am a senior neurobio with a 3.5 cGPA, 3.35 sGPA, and a 3.7 nsGPA. I just got my mcat score back today and it was a 24O. I am disappointed with that brutal score but there is nothing I can do about it now. My gpa is right at the average or above the average of a lot of schools. I have over a year of shadowing a variety of physicians. I have been working and am currently working as a phlebotomist at a private doctors office, so I am familiar with the medical setting and different insurance policies. I was also the scholarship chair of my fraternity and played a collegiate sport for two years. I just want to figure out my chances to gain admittance to any of the osteopathic schools.

I think you have a shot... It is late but not too late. My friend was successful last cycle when she applied in mid September with not so great stats.

 

[Goro]

GPA is good, but MCAT is at the bottom end of accpetable. I predict you'll have plenty of interviews though.

Hey guys, same old question. I am a senior neurobio with a 3.5 cGPA, 3.35 sGPA, and a 3.7 nsGPA. I just got my mcat score back today and it was a 24O. I am disappointed with that brutal score but there is nothing I can do about it now. My gpa is right at the average or above the average of a lot of schools. I have over a year of shadowing a variety of physicians. I have been working and am currently working as a phlebotomist at a private doctors office, so I am familiar with the medical setting and different insurance policies. I was also the scholarship chair of my fraternity and played a collegiate sport for two years. I just want to figure out my chances to gain admittance to any of the osteopathic schools.