Help set my mind at ease(mayb)

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DiverDoc

KCUMB 2012
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Alright, basically its another chance thread. Probably something that wont go away on the SDN. Currently I have a 3.4 Cumulative with a 3.28 science. I have shadowing experience, observed surgery numerous times, can get amazing LORs. Current semester status is as follows, Organic I A, Physics high B, humanaties course A. I am also the supplimental instruction leader for anatomy and physiology. And a Science dep. scholar with basic science tutoring responsibility. Next year planning on taking Biochem, genetics, then the MCAT. Am I on the right path? I feel like i am sometimes, but i realize i have less that stellar grades. My first year is killin me... Any advice or comments are welcome
 
dIvErDoC said:
Alright, basically its another chance thread. Probably something that wont go away on the SDN. Currently I have a 3.4 Cumulative with a 3.28 science. I have shadowing experience, observed surgery numerous times, can get amazing LORs. Current semester status is as follows, Organic I A, Physics high B, humanaties course A. I am also the supplimental instruction leader for anatomy and physiology. And a Science dep. scholar with basic science tutoring responsibility. Next year planning on taking Biochem, genetics, then the MCAT. Am I on the right path? I feel like i am sometimes, but i realize i have less that stellar grades. My first year is killin me... Any advice or comments are welcome
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How old are you? Your grades are just fine for DO schools, could maybe be a little higher but I think they are close to the average. Get a 25+ on the MCAT and you should get in somewhere...
 
djnels01 said:
How old are you? Your grades are just fine for DO schools, could maybe be a little higher but I think they are close to the average. Get a 25+ on the MCAT and you should get in somewhere...
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i am 21
 
Just work on bumping up the GPA a little bit (or keep it the same, just don't go down anymore if you can help it!) and nail the MCAT and you'll be fine.
 
dIvErDoC said:
Alright, basically its another chance thread. Probably something that wont go away on the SDN. Currently I have a 3.4 Cumulative with a 3.28 science. I have shadowing experience, observed surgery numerous times, can get amazing LORs. Current semester status is as follows, Organic I A, Physics high B, humanaties course A. I am also the supplimental instruction leader for anatomy and physiology. And a Science dep. scholar with basic science tutoring responsibility. Next year planning on taking Biochem, genetics, then the MCAT. Am I on the right path? I feel like i am sometimes, but i realize i have less that stellar grades. My first year is killin me... Any advice or comments are welcome
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with your current stats, my MCAT calculator says you should get a 28.1 to be competative
 
I feel like can get into some medical schools with a 24 or 25...So All i can do is work hard and hope it pays off.
 
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