I will be applying in next year's cycle (2018-19) and I was hoping for some opinions on my chances of acceptance or any advice anyone may have! Thank you!
University: Dartmouth College (graduating this spring)
Major: Biology & Environmental Studies double major
Overall GPA: 3.27 (still have 1 term left plus some pre-reqs to finish--could go up to 3.33-3.35)
Pre-Req. GPA: Ranges from 3.33 to 3.5 (still have to take both Physics classes, Anatomy, and a psych class)
GRE: Taking in June, estimating scores around 155 for V&Q and 4.0-4.5W
Extra-Curric: Ecology research lab (on frogs) for 2 years; environmental science summer research internship; 4 summers work experience as a horseback riding trail guide; 4 years DI varsity cross-country/track; member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA); Athlete Bible Study; animal shelter volunteer (10+ years)
Observation: Outpatient: Orthopedics - 30 hours, Balance/Vestibular/Neuro - 25 hrs (expecting at least 15 hrs more), Women's Health - 10 hours (expecting 20 hrs more); Looking for an inpatient shadowing opportunity for the summer (expecting an additional 40-60 hrs by time of application in late July); Overall: 150-165 hrs at time of application
LOR: Planning on 2 PTs and 1 Bio professor
Planning to Apply to: UCSF, Sac State, Rocky Mountain University (in UT), Regis, George Fox, University of the Pacific, Touro (NV), Midwestern, Pacific University (OR), Montana
On a side note, I am planning on taking both Physics and Anatomy through UNE Online (with labs). Will this be an issue when it comes to applying or will most schools not look down on taking these courses online? Taking these courses in-person (at a community college or university) and being able to apply this cycle isn't really an option (I live in a relatively rural area).
Are there any other schools on the West Coast that anyone would recommend applying to with these stats where I would have a better chance of getting in? Thanks!
University: Dartmouth College (graduating this spring)
Major: Biology & Environmental Studies double major
Overall GPA: 3.27 (still have 1 term left plus some pre-reqs to finish--could go up to 3.33-3.35)
Pre-Req. GPA: Ranges from 3.33 to 3.5 (still have to take both Physics classes, Anatomy, and a psych class)
GRE: Taking in June, estimating scores around 155 for V&Q and 4.0-4.5W
Extra-Curric: Ecology research lab (on frogs) for 2 years; environmental science summer research internship; 4 summers work experience as a horseback riding trail guide; 4 years DI varsity cross-country/track; member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA); Athlete Bible Study; animal shelter volunteer (10+ years)
Observation: Outpatient: Orthopedics - 30 hours, Balance/Vestibular/Neuro - 25 hrs (expecting at least 15 hrs more), Women's Health - 10 hours (expecting 20 hrs more); Looking for an inpatient shadowing opportunity for the summer (expecting an additional 40-60 hrs by time of application in late July); Overall: 150-165 hrs at time of application
LOR: Planning on 2 PTs and 1 Bio professor
Planning to Apply to: UCSF, Sac State, Rocky Mountain University (in UT), Regis, George Fox, University of the Pacific, Touro (NV), Midwestern, Pacific University (OR), Montana
On a side note, I am planning on taking both Physics and Anatomy through UNE Online (with labs). Will this be an issue when it comes to applying or will most schools not look down on taking these courses online? Taking these courses in-person (at a community college or university) and being able to apply this cycle isn't really an option (I live in a relatively rural area).
Are there any other schools on the West Coast that anyone would recommend applying to with these stats where I would have a better chance of getting in? Thanks!
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