22 MCAT plus broad application should get you at least 1 acceptance.
I would say 23 is when you really start having a true shot at the lower end schools. I would agree with your assessment of 25 for newer/less mcat driven schools, but the better schools could go either way. With a 27+ OP would theoretically be able to get an interview invite from any COM.
N=2, but hvilledoc and Indianarn got 5 and 4 ii's with 3.7/22 and 3.3/22, respectively.
really? wow thats amazing. That sure is a whole lot better than MD schools. Dude they need like a 30+ and you might not even get an interview D:
It is easier to get into some of the colleges, but you're still limited by the COMLEX/USMLE. If you don't score high enough, kiss Ophthalmology good bye. Yes, you may think you can compete with other mid-20 MCAT students, but still 20% of DO students had a 30+ and they might just be your competition into the specialty of choice. If you want to be an Ophthalmologist, you can do it as a DO, but it won't be easy.
I'll study extra hard in medical school. Which test is easier, USMLE or COMPLEX?
Then please click ignore button. You're not going to change my mind. I have PORED through these forums + MDapps. I have gathered more data points in my head than you can imagine. I do not make any of my statements on baseless whims. Thank you.
I'll thrown in my $0.02 and not trying to defend user3 in here. But was he was simply saying with 22 OP will have a shot, albeit not a good one.... I would say that OP will have a good shot with 23-24...I am assuming that OP will apply to low tier schools if MCAT is 22-24... And remember next cycle schools like VCOM-Auburn will likely accept another 100+ students and other schools might expand their class size.
Because you added the n=2, I dig.
I agree with you on that particular comment. No one knows with soecific details the ECs that an applicant has. There are schools that look beyond just scores and gpa, but also look at what has the applicant done throughout the years that demonstrate his/ her commitment and dedication to the profession as well as developing a character that will buil a great physician in the near future. (Just a thought)...
COMLEX, not complex. You are required to take COMLEX 1 as an Osteopathic student. USMLE is if you want to be competitive in allopathic residencies. No test is "easier." They are both exams for the same medical license rights.
I agree with you on that particular comment. No one knows with soecific details the ECs that an applicant has. There are schools that look beyond just scores and gpa, but also look at what has the applicant done throughout the years that demonstrate his/ her commitment and dedication to the profession as well as developing a character that will buil a great physician in the near future. (Just a thought)...
Really! Who would take the chance fabricating his/her ECs? I agree with the interview though...
but i wont recommend saying 10000 clinical hours for actual 10 clinical hours.
Whether AdComs see ECs the way you do (at MD or DO schools) is debatable, though.
Right? I keep getting baited into responding.
I do see what you mean. But i think that every person who is applying to med school has the common sense to NOT
Of course it is prestigious to get into any medical school, DO or MD. If you look here at the MD stats of accepted white students: https://www.aamc.org/download/321518/data/2012factstable25-4.pdf you will find 108 people that made it with 3.1/24 and several more with lower GPA/MCAT combos. Applying to "all schools" is simply a ridiculous standard. If you look at the DO standards here: http://www.aacom.org/data/applicantsmatriculants/Documents/2013-Applicant-Matriculant-Report.pdf you will find several thousands of students that don't make it into any DO program. Look at this: http://www.aacom.org/data/applicantsmatriculants/Documents/2013 Designations.pdf you will find here that on average schools get 3k to 4k applicants. They probably accept around 500 (or less) to make a class of around 150-200. The fact that you see more people here with lower stats pointing to getting in is because we're not Pre-Allo that will laugh at you and tell you everything is impossible unless you have a 3.8/33. Also, on average, it seems most underdogs here have gone out of their way to pump all kinds of EC and recent coursework to prove their worth. Seriously, if you have not seen the data, it is better you don't comment. If you've seen it and insist on your point, you're just trolling. Getting into medical school is tough **** and hundreds of Caribbean students and (some) Allied Health who are "average" can let you know that.
I think he just meant that in the eyes of the average premed, it is not seen as a big deal.
even for a 3.3/23 that gets into LUCOM or LMU? you have to admit, the presence of so many new schools greatly lowers the acceptance threshold for DO.
Well, it's on them to accomplish more as they decided to take on the challenge of graduate medical education.
