organicchemtutee
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This is my first post ever on SDN! I am applying this year to AMCAS (MD only) and I need help making a list. For personal reasons I applying this cycle only and not to DO schools. I'm aware my stats are low, but I'm planning on just shooting my shot, considering my strong ECs.
MCAT: 505 (highest attempt)
cGPA: 3.66
sGPA: 3.37
Currently completing a Master’s in Medical Sciences at my in-state medical school (strong institutional affiliation). Grades will not be available until later this year, so unsure how much weight this will carry at other schools, but still worth mentioning.
Background:
SC Resident (already applying to in state schools)
Research (~500 hours):
- What kind of MD schools should I be targeting based on my stats and experiences? I need to make a list
- Do I have a realistic shot at UMiami? It’s my dream school, and I know they’re holistic, but I’m aware my stats are on the lower side.
- What MD schools might value my background the most?
MCAT: 505 (highest attempt)
cGPA: 3.66
sGPA: 3.37
Currently completing a Master’s in Medical Sciences at my in-state medical school (strong institutional affiliation). Grades will not be available until later this year, so unsure how much weight this will carry at other schools, but still worth mentioning.
Background:
SC Resident (already applying to in state schools)
- Strong personal statement focused on patient and minority advocacy
- First-generation college student from an immigrant family
- Grew up translating between 5 languages
- ORM but labeled EO1 disadvantaged on amcas
Research (~500 hours):
- 1 full publication
- 1 brief article publication
- 2 poster presentations
- 2 acknowledgments in additional publications
- Clinical: 2,051 hours
- Volunteering: 278 hours (underserved communites)
- Shadowing: 127 hours (ongoing)
- Leadership: 595 hours (college and state president of multiple prehealth organizations)
- Hobbies also listed well
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