Started going to UC Berkeley in fall 2008 in a hard science major. Had to withdraw--mother wasnt doing well health wise. Went back home.
Got my phlebotomy license in the meantime and worked as volunteer in pub health clinic
Returned to Cal summer 2009. Graduated from UC Berkeley in religious studies (something i was passionate about and good at) in may 2011.
Worked in phlebotomy lab for 2 years during time at Cal, almost 30 hours week while taking 18 units at a time to graduate early (financial reasons).
Graduated with 3.43 cumulative gpa
Took SOME of the reqs for medical school at Cal, but still need to finish. I couldnt finish them all because they were time consuming and I needed to have a job and graduate early.
Recently enrolled at a CSU close to parents to finish up my reqs and be close to my family at the same time. Doing well so far--3.8 sci gpa. Have not taken Ochem yet
From time practice tests i take on my own in MCAT prep books, it looks like I can achieve a 35 fairly well (excellent test taker) Thinking of taking a prep course this coming summer to boost score.
Other facts about me:
interested in family practice and working in underserved communities
first-generation college, first-generation american
mother's illness big motivator to get into medicine
christian
I really dont know how else to boost my application and I have no idea where to apply. Please help