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I have figured out my GPA conversion I will have a 3.60 and a BCMP of 3.53. I just graduated from the University of Pittsburgh. I know its hard to predict what I should do without my MCAT score. My practice tests have ranged from a 28-34. Should I just stick to applying to DO?

PA is my state of residence.
 
It really depends on your MCAT. Your GPAs are on the cusp.

MCAT <27 = apply all DO
MCAT 27 - 29 = apply mostly DO with a couple of non-stat heavy MDs thrown in
MCAT 29 - 31 = split between DO + many MD
MCAT >32 = many MD + some DO

Again, this is assuming (big assumption) that all your ECs are in line, fwiw. Best of luck!
 
I have figured out my GPA conversion I will have a 3.60 and a BCMP of 3.53. I just graduated from the University of Pittsburgh. I know its hard to predict what I should do without my MCAT score. My practice tests have ranged from a 28-34. Should I just stick to applying to DO?

PA is my state of residence.

The short answer is no to only applying DO. Your practice tests show a potential to score that 30+ so don't lose hope!

The long answer requires further description of your volunteering, research, ECs.
 
I have 1000 volunteer in the OR, and volunteered around 5 hours a week with a club at school.

I also have tutored for 2 years, which is around 10 hours per week. I'm not sure how to enter this into the application because I did the type of tutoring you had to be asked by the department head instead of applying for the job. I ran the review session 2 nights per week, in which I stood up in front of around 25-40 freshman.

I have also worked as pharmacy tech since I was 16. Approx 10-15 hours per week.
 
You are a bit under average with your uGPA (regardless of your science GPA). You should work on getting the best MCAT that you can and apply broadly (state schools both allopathic and osteopathic and some privates both allopathic and osteopathic).

As you know, your MCAT isn't going to offset your uGPA but you can submit a complete application that is balanced and as competitive as you can make it. Start with scoring well on the MCAT, writing a clear and concise PS, getting good LORs from professors who know you well and have good extracurricular activities that show your aptitude and interest in medicine.

No one is a "shoe in" when it comes to medical school applications. There will be people with uGPAs of 4.0 that won't get in and there will be some people with your uGPA that will get in. The more schools that you apply to, the better your chances. Worse case is that you take some post bacc and reapply the next year but you will have an idea of whether or not you need to do that as your application cycle gets under way.

Apply early, meet and exceed every deadline. Again, with you being slightly lower on the uGPA, you want to do everything possible to maximize your chances. Above all, don't wait for MCAT scores to apply. You can't afford to be in the pile of later applicants.

My guess is that you will get some interviews if you do well on the MCAT (goal is to exceed the average of 31) and have the rest of your application stellar. From the interviews, it's up to you but don't limit yourself to just osteopathic schools unless you don't want to attend an allopathic school. If you want to attend medical school and become a physician, apply early and broadly in addition to making your application as competitive as possible.
 
I'm already accepted to LECOM's post bacc. I chose this one because it is close to where I live and will cut down on expenses. Plus it is the only way to keep my health insurance being a full time student. With my current heart condition, the premiums on my parents plan is really high.
 
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