Looking for advice - 3.42 c/sGPA 35 MCAT

[Jason525]

Hello, first time post! I'd like to ask for a little advice on what my chances look like, and how I should

I'm a graduating senior majoring in bio, looking to take 2 gap years before starting med school. I'm a little late to the party, since I wasn't sure I wanted to pursue medicine until my junior year of undergrad. My GPA is a little low (but I went to one of the most notorious grade deflating premed factories, so I hope that offsets it even a little bit...), and I am happy with my MCAT score (35). I have a distinct upward trend in grades as well, especially in my senior year. I have lots of research experience (2.5 years) working in the same cell biology lab, and also summer research internships overseas. I have one summer volunteering in a cancer center, and also worked in my school hospital's medical archives for a summer. I wasn't heavily involved in medically-related ECs my first 2 years since I played a sport for school that took a lot of my time, and I was generally a lazy @$&#. And finally......I have a gap year job secured working full-time as an ER scribe.

So what I'm asking is:

Based on my stats and ECs, what types of schools should I realistically be aiming for? DO? MD? I am a New Jersey resident btw.

I have another gap year planned after my scribe job. What can I do to improve my application?

Thanks in advance!

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[Goro]

The GPA is below avg for MD schools but fine for DO. The stellar MCAT has to be worth something.

Suggest applying to all NJ schools, NYMC, Drexel, Temple, Hofstra, NYCOM, Touro-Harlem, PCOM, for starters. I know there are more schools that will likely give you some love, but this is all I can think of right now. Call some Admissions Deans and inquire as to your competitiveness.

Suggest adding anything that shows your altruism ,and adds to patient contact experience, for example, hospice or nursing homes.

Hello, first time post! I'd like to ask for a little advice on what my chances look like, and how I should

I'm a graduating senior majoring in bio, looking to take 2 gap years before starting med school. I'm a little late to the party, since I wasn't sure I wanted to pursue medicine until my junior year of undergrad. My GPA is a little low (but I went to one of the most notorious grade deflating premed factories, so I hope that offsets it even a little bit...), and I am happy with my MCAT score (35). I have a distinct upward trend in grades as well, especially in my senior year. I have lots of research experience (2.5 years) working in the same cell biology lab, and also summer research internships overseas. I have one summer volunteering in a cancer center, and also worked in my school hospital's medical archives for a summer. I wasn't heavily involved in medically-related ECs my first 2 years since I played a sport for school that took a lot of my time, and I was generally a lazy @$&#. And finally......I have a gap year job secured working full-time as an ER scribe.

So what I'm asking is:

Based on my stats and ECs, what types of schools should I realistically be aiming for? DO? MD? I am a New Jersey resident btw.

I have another gap year planned after my scribe job. What can I do to improve my application?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Jason525]

Thanks for the input!

 

[wizedw]

Penn state would also be a good option for you. They don't have super high preference for PA kids. Your GPA is low but not THAT low, people have gotten in MD with much worse. Your MCAT is great. Buy a copy of the online MSAR and look for schools with lower GPA ranges!

 

[Placida]

Excuse me I coudn't post that any where
I'm actually a student in pre medical
If someone could help me about what special details should I focus on to succed in my futur studies???
Thanks

 

[darkjedi]

Your stellar MCAT can potentially offset your 'lower' GPA. MD is most certainly not out of reach. Provided you have solid EC's, mid-tiers can still be possible.

 

[Jason525]

Thanks for the advice