I think I have okay stats, but as an ORM with no unique/disadvantaged background or "X factor" I'm not sure if I have a good shot at T20s. I'm a strong writer and my essays are good, but it still doesn't detract from the fact that I'm basically your run-of-the-mill Asian applicant. Clearly the MCAT is the standout of my app. Luckily money isn't too much of a barrier in applying, but I'm also applying broadly to 30+ schools (my list isn't completely finalized), so I also don't want to put in too much time/effort for secondaries for schools that I have pretty much 0% chance of getting into. What do you think? is it still worth it to apply to a lot of T20s with my stats? If not, what schools should I be targeting?
Obligatory stats:
ORM female/3 gap years by time of matriculation/MI resident
3.65 cGPA/3.57 sGPA (upward trend; double majored Neuro/Psych at UMich)
GPA by year: (cGPA/sGPA)
Freshman: 3.48/3.16
Sophomore: 3.38/3.39
Junior: 3.79/3.76
Senior: 3.94/3.94
522 MCAT (132/129/130/131) - taken once
Research:
2000+ hours in public health/clinical research - CDC-funded influenza/COVID study (current job) but no pubs/posters
50 hours in psych lab - food addiction/obesity study
Clinical:
400+ hours hospital volunteering over several years - primarily ER
caretaker for an immediate family member at end-of-life (mentioned in PS)
Nonclinical volunteering:
250+ hours total (youth running coach, Red Cross volunteer, musician at nursing homes, store volunteer at local non-profit)
Teaching/leadership:
100 hours as a biology study group leader at my University
Shadowing:
70 hours total across 5 specialties
Obligatory stats:
ORM female/3 gap years by time of matriculation/MI resident
3.65 cGPA/3.57 sGPA (upward trend; double majored Neuro/Psych at UMich)
GPA by year: (cGPA/sGPA)
Freshman: 3.48/3.16
Sophomore: 3.38/3.39
Junior: 3.79/3.76
Senior: 3.94/3.94
522 MCAT (132/129/130/131) - taken once
Research:
2000+ hours in public health/clinical research - CDC-funded influenza/COVID study (current job) but no pubs/posters
50 hours in psych lab - food addiction/obesity study
Clinical:
400+ hours hospital volunteering over several years - primarily ER
caretaker for an immediate family member at end-of-life (mentioned in PS)
Nonclinical volunteering:
250+ hours total (youth running coach, Red Cross volunteer, musician at nursing homes, store volunteer at local non-profit)
Teaching/leadership:
100 hours as a biology study group leader at my University
Shadowing:
70 hours total across 5 specialties
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