Do you think I can get into a TX school?

[footballer63]

Hey guys,

I recently graduated from a ivy league school with a biochemistry degree (3.7GPA). I've taken the MCAT three times (25,25,and 27P). I have extraordinary letters of recommendation, several research projects, various shadowing experiences, and a pending publication. I also played varsity football for the first two years of college.

I have taken the MCAT three times as I mentioned above, and my final mcat breakdown was as follows:

PS - 11, BS - 10, V - 6 WS - P

I am also a Texas resident so some of the medical schools are a bit more lax about standards as compared to some states like California. I figure the low verbal score can be made up with my semi-high GPA and good science scores.

What are my chances of getting an interview? I applied last year with my MCAT score of 25, and I was wait-listed at two schools. I figure with a two point increase from the previous two MCAT scores, I may have a better shot of getting interviews. I am currently in the process of re-applying.

Can you guys provide some feedback? Much appreciated!!

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[Stratego]

Duplicate post. See responses at http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=649737

 

[TexasTriathlete]

San Antonio and TCOM are good chances.

 

[TexasTriathlete]

Probably Tech and A&M too, but I'd go to SA or TCOM over those.

 

[AspiringDOC2010]

Hey guys. If you're a Texas resident w/a competitive GPA, would a 27 or 28 MCAT get u in?

 

[camaras2480]

Hey guys. If you're a Texas resident w/a competitive GPA, would a 27 or 28 MCAT get u in?

I think it could land you an interview, but you will need a strong overall application, with great ECs and PS.

 

[TexasTriathlete]

I know a guy who got into UT-southwestern with similar numbers. White male.

Very good clinical experience though.

 

[Piston95]

Seems like texas was pretty variable last year. I was a TX resident and had slightly better #s than you (3.8, 28) and didn't get in anywhere in state (got 3 interviews though). However, I've heard of people with worse numbers than you that got in. I would just apply and see what happens..you definitely have a shot, write a great PS and think of some creative stuff to say at interviews..also going to an ivy league won't hurt either.