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[JBruin]

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[Morsetlis]

You need a 30+. You are already very competitive. No research will NOT hurt you because of extensive involvement in everything else.

Get a 35+ on the MCAT and you can write your own acceptance letters to the top 10 (except the research ones).

 

[MiniMoo]

What kind of schools are you aiming for? Acceptance into any US medical school? Or top 10 research oriented type schools?

 

[JBruin]

I'm a California resident and would like to stay in state if possible, but I realize that's not too likely.

Really just want a good, patient care oriented school. Not interested in research at all so I'm not really looking or expecting to get into a research heavy school. US schools only.

 

[JJMrK]

If you pull a 33+ on the MCAT you have a decent shot to stay in-state at places like USC, UCD, and UCI. I think your lack of research does hurt you at places like SF, LA, SD, and Stanford, but you may get a few bites there as well. With a 30+ you are probably looking at an acceptance somewhere.

 

[MiniMoo]

Agreed with the post above. You may also have a shot at USC. I know 2 individuals who were accepted there without research experience. But to get into med school, you do need good LORs, so even though you feel like you're not close with a lot of your professors, do what you need to in order to get a strong letter - ie: schedule a one in one meeting, go over your transcripts/PS/resume, etc.

 

[Catalystik]

Not to be picky (but I'm going to be, since you have the time) it would be nice to have another 1-2 types of specialists for shadowing, of which at least one would be a primary care doc. A day or so for each would be fine. maybe someone office based (to get a view from the trenches) and possibly an ER doc or hospitalist.

What will you do in the camp outreach? Maybe teaching or tutoring?

In what way did you interact with patients for your active clinical experience?

Great leadership, BTW. Don't forget Hobbies, Artistic Endeavors, Sports.

 

[J ROD]

If you pull a 33+ on the MCAT you have a decent shot to stay in-state at places like USC, UCD, and UCI. I think your lack of research does hurt you at places like SF, LA, SD, and Stanford, but you may get a few bites there as well. With a 30+ you are probably looking at an acceptance somewhere.

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I would look into things that make you stand out too since Cali schools like that.

 

[Morsetlis]

Things like research and saving African babies.

 

[Catalystik]

Someone organizing community outreach programs is going to stand out if they have substantive experience.

 

[JBruin]

Not to be picky (but I'm going to be, since you have the time) it would be nice to have another 1-2 types of specialists for shadowing, of which at least one would be a primary care doc. A day or so for each would be fine. maybe someone office based (to get a view from the trenches) and possibly an ER doc or hospitalist.

What will you do in the camp outreach? Maybe teaching or tutoring?

In what way did you interact with patients for your active clinical experience?

Great leadership, BTW. Don't forget Hobbies, Artistic Endeavors, Sports.

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[longhorn09]

You need a 30+. You are already very competitive. No research will NOT hurt you because of extensive involvement in everything else.

Get a 35+ on the MCAT and you can write your own acceptance letters to the top 10 (except the research ones).

Every top 10 school is heavy on research.

 

[Catalystik]

I think shadowing a DO is fine regardless of where you apply, but in case you decide to apply to a school that requires a DO LOR, get one.

The camp sounds like it will be an excellent community service. Well done. If you apply at the recommended "early" time of the cycle, you may not be able to list involvement with the klids if it wasn't yet done, but the fund raising effort and some of the administrative stuff may be complete by submission time.

The clinical experience is also excellent.

If your MCAT score is in line with the most recent practice score, you'll be in very good shape, provided you can raise that Bio subscore. VS of 14: wow.

You look strong enough to appeal to many schools as you'll be this summer. If you decide to strengthen it further over an extra year, maybe consider a research experience too.