IS MY ADVISOR TOO OPTIMISTIC

[whatTREEisTHAT?]

Hi,
So my advisor thinks that my research experiences and such will make me competitive for some of the top medical schools, but i'm not so sure. I think he underestimates the level of competition and emphasis on stats. What do you think?

UG: Cum: 3.3 Sci: 3.3 (last 70 hrs: 3.75) (non-top 25 state school)
SMP: 3.88
MCAT: 32 10,11,11
Research: 2 publications, patent pending for medical device, NSF Fellowship
Leadership: Consultant for state legislature for STEM and Healthcare Funding, Training of Post-Doc
Other: Caucasian, first-gen, lots of volunteering/shadowing in under served communities.

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[Petrichor1]

I think he may be onto something but I wouldn't have the advice go over the head. You should choose a couple top 30 school to apply (5 atmost) and keep your list conservative for mid to low tier schools. Apply to some DO schools nearby as well.

 

[whatTREEisTHAT?]

I think he may be onto something but I wouldn't have the advice go over the head. You should choose a couple top 30 school to apply (5 atmost) and keep your list conservative for mid to low tier schools. Apply to some DO schools nearby as well.

Thanks! I appreciate your advice. I'm a Texas resident so I'll be applying to TCOM for sure.

 

[mangodoc]

I agree. 5 higher ranked schools, 5 "safe" schools, and 15+ within range schools. I don't have any research and am banking on other elements of my app to balance that out. You seem pretty well rounded. Best of luck.

 

[whatTREEisTHAT?]

I agree. 5 higher ranked schools, 5 "safe" schools, and 15+ within range schools. I don't have any research and am banking on other elements of my app to balance that out. You seem pretty well rounded. Best of luck.

Thanks!

 

[7331poas]

3.3 + a 32 means no way jose.

 

[whatTREEisTHAT?]

3.3 + a 32 means no way jose.

I thought the same thing.

 

[Goro]

Best bet will be with TX schools (except Baylor) and any DO school.

 

[whatTREEisTHAT?]

Best bet will be with TX schools (except Baylor) and any DO school.

Thank you. Should I not bother with the application fee waivers from FAP then? I applied a few years ago and got secondaries from UCSD and UCSF, but that was before my SMP program and the patent. I just don't want to waste my time focusing on applications for schools I stand a 0% chance at. I appreciate your help!

 

[Goro]

Secondaries tend to be a tax on the hopelessly optimistic.

Thank you. Should I not bother with the application fee waivers from FAP then? I applied a few years ago and got secondaries from UCSD and UCSF, but that was before my SMP program and the patent. I just don't want to waste my time focusing on applications for schools I stand a 0% chance at. I appreciate your help!

 

[whatTREEisTHAT?]

Secondaries tend to be a tax on the hopelessly optimistic.

Very nice! Thanks again!