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I've been peering through some of the threads on here for the past week. Would love to get some insight on whether or not you guys think I have a shot at some of the schools I am applying to for this cycle.
Graduated from VCU in 2010 and was able to secure a really good GPA (3.9 BCPM/cumulative). Was feeling burnt out so I decided to take gap years before considering medical school. Joined an Americorps program this past year. While I loved my experience, the 12-hour days left me with little time for anything else. Was happy that I got any MCAT studying done. Took it in April and got a 28P (VR11, BS8, PS9). Worried about my science scores (especially BS). Would a low BS hurt me that much?
Planned to take it again in August but eventually decided against it because my practice tests weren't showing much improvement and I was juggling my time between ending my year with Americorps and starting an internship at an AIDS clinic in San Francisco.
I understand that I should have set aside more time to re-study for the MCAT (but to be honest I would rather not have to take that test again - it's taken enough of my life...). But I would appreciate some comments on whether I have a shot to the following schools:
UCSF
UC-Davis
UC-Irvine
USC
Loyola
BU
UConn
Tufts
Temple
UMaryland
GWU
GU
VCU
EVMS
UVa
VTech
My ECs are good. I also have in-state status in Virginia.
What do you guys think???
Graduated from VCU in 2010 and was able to secure a really good GPA (3.9 BCPM/cumulative). Was feeling burnt out so I decided to take gap years before considering medical school. Joined an Americorps program this past year. While I loved my experience, the 12-hour days left me with little time for anything else. Was happy that I got any MCAT studying done. Took it in April and got a 28P (VR11, BS8, PS9). Worried about my science scores (especially BS). Would a low BS hurt me that much?
Planned to take it again in August but eventually decided against it because my practice tests weren't showing much improvement and I was juggling my time between ending my year with Americorps and starting an internship at an AIDS clinic in San Francisco.
I understand that I should have set aside more time to re-study for the MCAT (but to be honest I would rather not have to take that test again - it's taken enough of my life...). But I would appreciate some comments on whether I have a shot to the following schools:
UCSF
UC-Davis
UC-Irvine
USC
Loyola
BU
UConn
Tufts
Temple
UMaryland
GWU
GU
VCU
EVMS
UVa
VTech
My ECs are good. I also have in-state status in Virginia.
What do you guys think???