I'm a really special case, need advice

[Adeel06]

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Okay so, I am a 24 year old male that has interned at the Department of Radiology at Thomas Jefferson Hospital for 4 months. Along with that, I have been taking care of my completed handicapped brother who suffers from duchenne's and is ventilator dependent my entire life. After I graduated from High School I wasn't really sure what I wanted to do with my life, but I did enjoy two things, music and medicine. My grades are not what would be expected from someone who got a 33 on their ACTs and a 1510 on their SATs but it's mostly due to the fact that I was touring or working on music. I got some F's instead of withdrawing from classes because I did not abide by the withdrawal dates set by my college. Now for the last year, I have gotten straight A's and believe I can continue to do so. I am going to be re-taking every classes that I have gotten a C or lower in. As far as the MCATs go, I'm shooting for a 30 but we'll have to see how that goes. Do you think it is possible with the Grade Replacement program for DO schools that I can still get into a medical school? This is what I want to do, because music will not make me money for the rest of my life. If anyone can give me guidance in the right direction as to what I can do to become a better applicant it would be very helpful as well. Thank you very much for your considerations and time,
-Adeel

 

[FrkyBgStok]

Sounds like you know what to do. Do it and bulk up your ECs including volunteering, leadership, research, whatever you can and you should be solid for DO. Good luck.

 

[Goro]

You're on the right track. Get that GPA >3.3 and pull a 25 or better on the MCAT and you'll get plenty of interviews.

Okay so, I am a 24 year old male that has interned at the Department of Radiology at Thomas Jefferson Hospital for 4 months. Along with that, I have been taking care of my completed handicapped brother who suffers from duchenne's and is ventilator dependent my entire life. After I graduated from High School I wasn't really sure what I wanted to do with my life, but I did enjoy two things, music and medicine. My grades are not what would be expected from someone who got a 33 on their ACTs and a 1510 on their SATs but it's mostly due to the fact that I was touring or working on music. I got some F's instead of withdrawing from classes because I did not abide by the withdrawal dates set by my college. Now for the last year, I have gotten straight A's and believe I can continue to do so. I am going to be re-taking every classes that I have gotten a C or lower in. As far as the MCATs go, I'm shooting for a 30 but we'll have to see how that goes. Do you think it is possible with the Grade Replacement program for DO schools that I can still get into a medical school? This is what I want to do, because music will not make me money for the rest of my life. If anyone can give me guidance in the right direction as to what I can do to become a better applicant it would be very helpful as well. Thank you very much for your considerations and time,
-Adeel

 

[Instatewaiter]

You're on the right track. Get that GPA >3.3 and pull a 25 or better on the MCAT and you'll get plenty of interviews.

This but shoot higher on the MCAT

And change your status from "Attending"- which is a doctor that has finished all of their residency and fellowship training to "Pre-med"