Last semester.. what to do?

[3bamboo]

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My stats:
White male, 28MCAT 3.75 sGPA 3.81cGPA
EC's: Several clinical and volunteer activities over 2 years
Standout EC: Was selected to go on a research expedition to antarctica and live on an isolated station there for a semester
LOTR: 1MD letter, sever school letters

I am in my last semester and I am deciding how best to fill up the spare time I have. I will be applying to DO schools, but I lack a DO letter of recommendation.
So do I:
Try and find a DO to shadow so that I can get my DO LOR even though most of the DO schools only 'strongly recommend a DO letter"

or

Try and find a research opportunity around campus (wont publish) to keep me busy, though I will only be participating in it for a semester

 

[appleman123]

take a light load and improve your mcat score, because a 28 sucks for MD schools.

 

[3bamboo]

take a light load and improve your mcat score, because a 28 sucks for MD schools.

Thanks for the new insight

 

[appleman123]

Thanks for the new insight

no problem. your GPA is solid, your MCAT is subpar. imagine all the schools that you would have a shot at if you increased your mcat to >34!

 

[Lady Netter]

take a light load and improve your mcat score, because a 28 sucks for MD schools.

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Of your two options, find a DO. There is no point in doing one semester's worth of research....absolutely none unless you really love the bench (or whatever kind of research you would be doing). Your time can be better spent elsewhere.

Retake the MCAT, find a DO, shadow maybe?, continue your activities, and enjoy the rest of your college experience!!! Have a little fun. Pick up a new hobby. Go to a restaurant you've never tried. Read a new book.

 

[MedPR]

My stats:
White male, 28MCAT 3.75 sGPA 3.81cGPA
EC's: Several clinical and volunteer activities over 2 years
Standout EC: Was selected to go on a research expedition to antarctica and live on an isolated station there for a semester
LOTR: 1MD letter, sever school letters

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I am in my last semester and I am deciding how best to fill up the spare time I have. I will be applying to both MD and DO schools, but I lack a DO letter of recommendation. Also, my first choice school will me my state school of Nevada (average MCAT 30, average GPA 3.6).
So do I:
Try and find a DO to shadow so that I can get my DO LOR even though most of the DO schools only 'strongly recommend a DO letter" and I semi-consider DO as my backup

or

Try and find a research opportunity around campus (wont publish) to keep me busy, though I will only be participating in it for a semester

Have you considered retaking the MCAT?

 

[Mehd School]

I'd also suggest retaking, but I bet if you applied smartly with your current stats you'd have >5+ DO acceptances and a couple MD acceptances too.

A 34 isn't necessary to go to Nevada. Neither is a 32.