Long Time Lurker Looking for Feedback

[imacarboholic]

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Hey guys. I've been on this forum for years, but I would like some feedback on my chances at certain schools. I'm trusting that the combined knowledge of this forum can give me some good insight. First the numbers

Attended State School
3.81cGPA
3.85sGPA
MCAT- 32R (only taken it once)
Will graduate Spring 2013
Major- Cell and Molecular Biology
Minor- Chemistry
Honor's Diploma, Honor's College, Full Academic Scholarship, Dean's List, (bla bla bla)

EC's
Part time work, endoscopic technician (1000+ hours, ongoing)
Volunteer in free clinic (150 hours)
Volunteer community service and youth ministry (300 hours)
Various campus leadership positions and organizations.
Ironman Triathlete

Schools (I am a Missouri Resident)
Mizzou
UMKC
Wash-U
St. Louis
Baylor
University of Arkansas
Loyola

I am also considering applying to most Texas schools as well, excepting perhaps the DO school.

Ok go. Thanks for your time 🙂

 

[imacarboholic]

Going to bump this up a little bit. Thanks in advance for your input!

 

[Ironmandoc]

On my phone so this will be short. Wash U is a huge reach but I'm sure you know that. Texas schools favor Texas residents heavily so consider that. I'd add some mid-tier relatively OOS friendly schools in the midwest like Rosalind Franklin, Loyola, etc.


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[imacarboholic]

Thanks! Wash U is certainly a reach school, I've known that from the start. How does UMKC and Mizzou look based on my stats (in state resident?)

Is it worth it to go through all the TMDSAS for Texas schools. I like the schools but I do see the lousy OOS acceptance rates.

 

[imacarboholic]

Another consideration is that finances are tight, so applying super broadly is out of the question (filling out the secondaries above will be a stretch)

 

[Ironmandoc]

If finances are tight take off WashU and Baylor. Both are reach schools so your money may be better spent at schools you have a higher chance of getting into. Plus, with Baylor you have a long distance to travel should you get an interview and distant interviews are pricey.


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