Even worth it?

[wjs010]

I have a 3.3 c/sgpa . But I have a much higher DO GPA. My mcat is in July. Louisiana in state, most likely lsu -Shreveport. Is this just unattainable and should I just stick withDO, or is it doable? Thank you!

Good app/EC.. No research. Confident with my PS

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[huskydock]

This belongs in WAMC. However, without a MCAT score and any details of your activities and NO research, I would safely say that it is difficult to gauge your chances, but it's most likely low as it stands. BTW, everyone thinks their PS is great

 

[deleted307836]

I would definitely at least apply to the schools in LA and broadly to DO schools of course. Otherwise you might be asking yourself "what if?" afterwards.

 

[A Nony Mouse]

You're taking the MCAT awfully late for this application cycle... I've heard admissions counselors tell students to wait a year to apply if they plan on taking the MCAT the same summer. Why hurt yourself by applying late?

 

[Doctor Strange]

Unless you do amazing on the MCAT, are a URM, and/or have a special story, I would advise against applying to too many MD schools if any.

 

[wjs010]

Unless you do amazing on the MCAT, are a URM, and/or have a special story, I would advise against applying to too many MD schools if any.

Wat do you think amazing would be in my case to get into LSU Shreveport?

 

[Mt Kilimanjaro]

Wat do you think amazing would be in my case to get into LSU Shreveport?

I'd get a meeting with their admissions office.

 

[lcollier7]

Idk LSU's stats of matriculating students from last year - get on MSAR and check out there stats- for example I am applying EDP to an in state school that only accepts GA residents and last year they accepted a student w/ a 3.14 but keep in mind this was the 10th percentile and we have no clue what his/her MCAT scores are, they also accepted students w/ a 24 MCAT. Don't be discouraged if you MCAT scores are decent and ECs great you might get some interviews- I wouldn't harp on some ppl on SDNs opinions bc some of these students are only considering top 20 schools so obviously those stats and admiss req will be much higher

 

[kavorca]

Wat do you think amazing would be in my case to get into LSU Shreveport?

It doesn't have to be amazing. Lucky for you, you are a fellow Louisianian, and we can get into LSU with stats others can only dream about. 29+ would probably get you serious consideration.

 

[armybound]

My GPA was roughly the same as yours, though I did have other things in my app to make me stand out. I wouldn't give up on MD schools if that's what you're set on, but having a strong MCAT and other achievements would really help, or you should be prepared to reapply.

LSU Shreveport is a fine school. I met a few folks from that school on the interview trail. They matched well in the competitive specialty we were interviewing for.

 

[wjs010]

My GPA was roughly the same as yours, though I did have other things in my app to make me stand out. I wouldn't give up on MD schools if that's what you're set on, but having a strong MCAT and other achievements would really help, or you should be prepared to reapply.

LSU Shreveport is a fine school. I met a few folks from that school on the interview trail. They matched well in the competitive specialty we were interviewing for.

Yea my older bro went to lsu and Is now a gen surge. Well ill try to stick it with the mcat and see what happens. I don't care what school I go to, I was just considering lsu for the price. Thanks for all the responses!