MCAT 516, GPA 3.75, nontrad, what are my chances?

[medschoolnontrad]

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Hi! Almost done with secondaries, but trying to figure out my chances for admission to a New York Med school. White, 34 year old Mom!

My 3.75 is for my post bac, and then I had a 3.7 and 3.95 for my dual degree at Columbia. 5 published papers, 2 first author, 3 more in submission, 1 more in progress. 500+ hours of shadowing and 1000+ lab. Currently deputy director at a city agency.

During college, I played rugby, was on the advisory board to the president, mentored inner city kids, started a club.

Trying to figure out if the lower MCAT score still makes me competitive for a top program. Thanks! (Also, I can't leave the NYC area because I am a mom with local grandparents.)

 

[Matthew9Thirtyfive]

Your stats are on the lower end for NYU (I'm guessing that's what you mean by New York Medical School, since you said you can't leave the city). I would definitely not bank on getting into NYU. Your stats are a little better for Columbia, but still definitely not a guarantee. If your only two options are Columbia and NYU, you're probably going to have a rough cycle.

Edit: forgot about the other schools in NY and northern nj.

 

[Lucca]

Assuming you are aiming for Cornell, Einstein, Sinai, Columbia, or NYU - you have a shot and the strength of that shot depends on the rest of your app. FWIW I have an MD/PhD II at NYU with a 516 as a non trad applicant. It sounds like you’ll have heaps of clinical experience and a strong narrative. That’s great. If you also have good letters then you have a good shot.

Could schools outside of NYC also work for your family? There is Stony Brook not too far away and also the Jersey schools.

 

[Catalystik]

Hi! Almost done with secondaries, but trying to figure out my chances for admission to a New York Med school. White, 34 year old Mom!

My 3.75 is for my post bac, and then I had a 3.7 and 3.95 for my dual degree at Columbia. 5 published papers, 2 first author, 3 more in submission, 1 more in progress. 500+ hours of shadowing and 1000+ lab. Currently deputy director at a city agency.

During college, I played rugby, was on the advisory board to the president, mentored inner city kids, started a club.

Trying to figure out if the lower MCAT score still makes me competitive for a top program. Thanks! (Also, I can't leave the NYC area because I am a mom with local grandparents.)

Are you including northern New Jersey? Eg, Seton Hall is only 14 miles away from NYC.

 

[medschoolnontrad]

Hey Guys-
Thanks for replying. I accidentally capitalized the "med" in that sentence. I just meant schools around New York. I applied to: Rutgers, Robert Wood, NYMC, Einstein, Sinai, Columbia, Cornell, NYU, Stonybrook, Hofstra and Downstate. I am really dying to go to Sinai or Einstein, but would be thrilled to get in anywhere obviously. Thanks for the tip re: Seton Hall.

Also, I did a DIY post bac and don't really have any pre-med friends!! What is the deal with choosing schools anyway? Should your MCAT be within 1 point? The average at Cornell etc. is about 518, so I figure I have no chance. My non-trad friends here have not been super successful at getting in here which has been stressful to watch.

Thanks!!

 

[futureDocDD]

Other med schools in NYC - NYMC in Bronx, SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn, Sophia Davis/CUNY in Bronx(?)

Given your non-trad friends admission experience, your best chances are Downstate and NYMC.

 

[Matthew9Thirtyfive]

Hey Guys-
Thanks for replying. I accidentally capitalized the "med" in that sentence. I just meant schools around New York. I applied to: Rutgers, Robert Wood, NYMC, Einstein, Sinai, Columbia, Cornell, NYU, Stonybrook, Hofstra and Downstate. I am really dying to go to Sinai or Einstein, but would be thrilled to get in anywhere obviously. Thanks for the tip re: Seton Hall.

Also, I did a DIY post bac and don't really have any pre-med friends!! What is the deal with choosing schools anyway? Should your MCAT be within 1 point? The average at Cornell etc. is about 518, so I figure I have no chance. My non-trad friends here have not been super successful at getting in here which has been stressful to watch.

Thanks!!

Statistically, your MCAT score is pretty much the same as anything between a 514 and a 518, so if you're within a couple points of the median, you're effectively at the median. Being within the interquartile range is a good indication that it's a target school for you. Being above the 75th %ile means you have an excellent shot.

 

[LizzyM]

Hey Guys-
Thanks for replying. I accidentally capitalized the "med" in that sentence. I just meant schools around New York. I applied to: Rutgers, Robert Wood, NYMC, Einstein, Sinai, Columbia, Cornell, NYU, Stonybrook, Hofstra and Downstate. I am really dying to go to Sinai or Einstein, but would be thrilled to get in anywhere obviously. Thanks for the tip re: Seton Hall.

Also, I did a DIY post bac and don't really have any pre-med friends!! What is the deal with choosing schools anyway? Should your MCAT be within 1 point? The average at Cornell etc. is about 518, so I figure I have no chance. My non-trad friends here have not been super successful at getting in here which has been stressful to watch.

Thanks!!

Your experiences and maturity may count for something/add diversity. I'd predict at least 3 interviews and at least one offer. Come back and tell us next year how the cycle went for you so we can improve our predictive powers. (P.S. I tend to low ball things in my predictions -- you could have a much better cycle than this.)

 

[JeSuisUnDoc]

Like LizzyM said, please come back and tell us how it went. Due to some stuff in my life I won’t be able to apply until I’m 31 in few years so I like seeing how it went for similar people. I bet you’ll get in with that app so good luck


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[Goro]

Hi! Almost done with secondaries, but trying to figure out my chances for admission to a New York Med school. White, 34 year old Mom!

My 3.75 is for my post bac, and then I had a 3.7 and 3.95 for my dual degree at Columbia. 5 published papers, 2 first author, 3 more in submission, 1 more in progress. 500+ hours of shadowing and 1000+ lab. Currently deputy director at a city agency.

During college, I played rugby, was on the advisory board to the president, mentored inner city kids, started a club.

Trying to figure out if the lower MCAT score still makes me competitive for a top program. Thanks! (Also, I can't leave the NYC area because I am a mom with local grandparents.)

I suggest:
Einstein
Columbia
Sinai
All SUNYs
NYMC
Albany
NYITCOM
Seton Hall

 

[medschoolnontrad]

Thanks everyone! I'll come back to this thread and update how it all went! Fingers crossed!