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Hey everyone,
First post... And I hope I can get as much input back as possible.
Right now, I'm in a bind. I am interviewing in April or May for pre-acceptance into an MD program. While I am psyched to have the opportunity to worry less about my MCAT and other necessities for application (ECs, LORs, etc.), I have a feeling that I may be selling myself short.
Here are my stats (I attend a small, private, liberal arts school in the Midwest):
3.98 GPA
Majors: Biology and Chemistry
Minors: Business Administration and Global Studies
200+ shadowing hours
200+ dedicated volunteer hours + approx. 100 hours in small/separate projects
Camp counselor for the betterment of children with terminal diseases
3 years of student government
2 offices held in my fraternity (social, exchange)
3 years of research (with 1 publication and 2 more to come before June, as well as 2 national poster presentations)
2 years of student orientation leading
Padding: honor societies, dean's list every semester, various awards pertaining to academics
I am hoping to score mid-to-high 30s on the MCAT, which I am taking in May. If I were to attain a score in that range, should I go a traditional route and apply through AMCAS?
I've heard arguments that comparing allopathic schools is a waste of time because board scores are more important. What are the advantages and disadvantages of opting out of pre-acceptance?
TS
First post... And I hope I can get as much input back as possible.
Right now, I'm in a bind. I am interviewing in April or May for pre-acceptance into an MD program. While I am psyched to have the opportunity to worry less about my MCAT and other necessities for application (ECs, LORs, etc.), I have a feeling that I may be selling myself short.
Here are my stats (I attend a small, private, liberal arts school in the Midwest):
3.98 GPA
Majors: Biology and Chemistry
Minors: Business Administration and Global Studies
200+ shadowing hours
200+ dedicated volunteer hours + approx. 100 hours in small/separate projects
Camp counselor for the betterment of children with terminal diseases
3 years of student government
2 offices held in my fraternity (social, exchange)
3 years of research (with 1 publication and 2 more to come before June, as well as 2 national poster presentations)
2 years of student orientation leading
Padding: honor societies, dean's list every semester, various awards pertaining to academics
I am hoping to score mid-to-high 30s on the MCAT, which I am taking in May. If I were to attain a score in that range, should I go a traditional route and apply through AMCAS?
I've heard arguments that comparing allopathic schools is a waste of time because board scores are more important. What are the advantages and disadvantages of opting out of pre-acceptance?
TS