Hello all,
I have decided to face my reality and seek honest, constructive feedback.
Undergrad cGPA= 3.38
Undergrad sGPA= 3.22
MCAT Test 1= 22
MCAT Test 2= 22
MCAT Test 3= 19
The second and third attempts were terrible, I know. Due to outside pressure, I rushed to re-take before I was ready (big mistake).
I am a military veteran and have tons of shadowing exposure in different specialties, as well as extensive volunteering hours (clinical and non-clinical).
My first application cycle was Summer 2014. I applied to most DO schools and got one interview, but no acceptance.
Then, my pre-med advisor recommended an SMP with direct linkage. I applied to an SMP and was accepted. Unfortunately, I did not do so great and ended up with a 2.7 cGPA and no master’s degree. I have felt like a complete failure ever since. After giving myself some time, I have taken a closer look to figure out where I went wrong. I have found a study method that works well for me and made personal changes. I feel like I've improved as a person and student, and my increasing practice test scores reflect it.
I’ve now been working as a Scribe in a fairly busy ER for a year. I have been studying hard for my upcoming MCAT in June and my practice test average is a 502 (aiming for at least 510). Also, I have two professors that know me well from my SMP that have written recommendation letters for me.
With a failed SMP, I almost feel like there is no hope for DO admission, but part of me wants to believe there is. After some research, I’m also considering applying to Podiatry schools this year if my MCAT turns out well.
Is there any hope? Or have I put the last nail in my DO coffin?
Thanks
I have decided to face my reality and seek honest, constructive feedback.
Undergrad cGPA= 3.38
Undergrad sGPA= 3.22
MCAT Test 1= 22
MCAT Test 2= 22
MCAT Test 3= 19
The second and third attempts were terrible, I know. Due to outside pressure, I rushed to re-take before I was ready (big mistake).
I am a military veteran and have tons of shadowing exposure in different specialties, as well as extensive volunteering hours (clinical and non-clinical).
My first application cycle was Summer 2014. I applied to most DO schools and got one interview, but no acceptance.
Then, my pre-med advisor recommended an SMP with direct linkage. I applied to an SMP and was accepted. Unfortunately, I did not do so great and ended up with a 2.7 cGPA and no master’s degree. I have felt like a complete failure ever since. After giving myself some time, I have taken a closer look to figure out where I went wrong. I have found a study method that works well for me and made personal changes. I feel like I've improved as a person and student, and my increasing practice test scores reflect it.
I’ve now been working as a Scribe in a fairly busy ER for a year. I have been studying hard for my upcoming MCAT in June and my practice test average is a 502 (aiming for at least 510). Also, I have two professors that know me well from my SMP that have written recommendation letters for me.
With a failed SMP, I almost feel like there is no hope for DO admission, but part of me wants to believe there is. After some research, I’m also considering applying to Podiatry schools this year if my MCAT turns out well.
Is there any hope? Or have I put the last nail in my DO coffin?
Thanks