How do my chances look now?

[Levrone]

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And how important is scribing?


cGPA is 3.6, sGPA is 3.5
mcat is 506 (124 CARS)
Florida resident



This cycle I got a couple interviews, did poorly on them, rejected from both.
I had a 'recommended' ranking in my pre committee letter, which is one of the lowest given. I already spoke to him and he said he would redo it if I reapplied.


2015-2016 Application ECs:

~350 hours clinical volunteering

~ 100 hours shadowing


Reapplying: 2016-2017 Application ECs:

~ 2000 hours clinical employment

~ 500 hours research, no pubs

~ 1000 hrs clinical volunteering

~400 hours nonclinical volunteering, service to local community and my hispanic background (not URM)

~200 hours shadowing

~300 hours non clinical employment




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Now I got an opportunity to also start scribing but it would make it to where I have hardly any free time, and with the hospital job I already have, I don't see it being too important.

I also was told by a few people afterwords that my personal statement was bad, so I'd redo that completely.

I applied to 18 schools last year, would up to to maybe 40 this year.

Are my chances much higher or not much at all? And is it okay to decline the scribe offer or do I need it?

Thank you.

 

[exacto]

Obviously much better, especially with the research. Not sure why you included bodybuilding, but I wouldn't think that would factor into anything. Apply broadly (DO and lower MD) and learn from your mistakes from last cycle. Did you contact the schools as to why you were rejected?

 

[italiancowgirl]

Sounds like you really need to work on your message and interviewing but be honest with yourself and realize you are not looking great stat wise. Not abysmal, but those scores/gpa aren't going to blow them away. Pick schools smartly and if you weren't applying DO look into it because it might be a great option. Also I agree with the previous poster that you should get feedback. 18 apps and only 2 interviews seems light to me, but others would know better. GL