MCAT's under 25 and interviews

[WishUponAStar]

Atlas,

I *definitely* will get in somewhere. It isn't because I'm very smart, although I am. It isn't because I have friends who can pull strings. It isn't because of family connections It's because I'm extremely persistent, and persistence is the key to accomplishing anything. Some people do 4 years of undergrad and go right into medical school. God Bless 'em. For some people it takes longer. For some people it takes more work. For some people it takes applying year after year. Those people though, do get in with enough effort.

•••quote:•••Originally posted by Atlas:
•Wishuponastar,

One thing is for certain...you will be one of the MOST academically prepared student in your entering class! Hell, you've taken practically all of the basic science courses already! I know you'll get in somewhere. And, when you get there, the schooling will be a snap!

Peace

Atlas•••••

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[Bronte]

I had a 24 MCAT and 3.1 overall with a 2.9 science and I got interviews at NYCOM and ALbert Einstein

 

[Crazed]

AntGod,
There are no rigid rules, and I certainly think you'll be okay. I have a 3.37 overall GPA, 24S MCAT, and I am not an URM. I've interviewed at LECOM, PCOM, UMDNJ, NYCOM, TUCOM, NECOM, and have already gotten accepted at NYCOM. Work hard to do well on your MCAT, and you'll be okay.

 

[Atlas]

Bronte,

You interviewed at Einstein?! Forgive me, but I am astonished! How did you get an interview there with your stats? I mean this with all respect. I'd really like to know...what's your secret?! Ok...maybe there is no secret, but please, elaborate for us on your Einstein interview.

Thanks

 

[vietcongs]

want some inspiration?

-20 mcat (9b/6p/5v/R)
-3.5 gpa (double majored: Bio and Chem)
-3 yrs medical research at a top 40 med school
-good recs from the research clinician i worked for, and 3 science profs from my undergrad university
-strong character
-good looking

Applied: DMU, UHS, Univ. of IA
Accepted: DMU, UHS, (I didn't want to go to U of IA anyway)

 

[Atlas]

Vietcongs,

Nice picture! So you got accepted at the U of Iowa? Are you a state resident?

 

[vietcongs]

no, didnt get accepted to Iowa. But it didnt make any difference to me, i wanted to go to an osteopathic school.

 

[Atlas]

Duh! I see that now! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" /> Congrats on the acceptances. Do you know which school you will attend yet?

 

[BadMCATs]

I have a 24 on the MCAT 4 in physics, 10 in bio and 10 in verbal. GPA 3.8, science even higher. Lots of extra things in cluding research at Johns Hopkins U. and Cornell, and 4 years of division 1 athletics. I was rejected by NYCOM and waiting for a response from UNECOM.

 

[BradMcC17]

24M mcat ouch.
3.4 overall

2 interviews... 2 acceptances (WVSOM and EVVCOM)

 

[toogood1]

My stats definitely aren't the best, but I got in some really great schools with subpar stats. Good luck to all!!

21 MCAT
undergrad: 3.1
Graduate: 3.6

Applied: PCOM, UHS, LECOM, CCOM, KCOM, OUCOM
Interviews: same (withdrew application from KCOM, CCOM, OUCOM)
Accepted: PCOM, UHS, LECOM

 

[lindajane]

9V 8B 7P Twriting = 24 MCAT (2nd try--1st was a 22)

3.88 undergrad (music/liberal arts--no science)
3.78 grad (music again)
3.01 science prerequisites--the bare minimum
=3.59 cumulative (with zillions of hours of college credit...)

one year hospital experience (pediatric hematology/oncology)

2 yrs volunteer experience including AIDS hospice and NICU

participated in a physician shadowing program

The only osteopathic school I applied to was TCOM and I had a really good interview.

crossing my fingers and toes.

 

[H0mersimps0n]

<25 MCAT

I'm a poster child for all traditional applicants w/low stats

I'll post all my stats when I know where I'm going but progress so far:

I: LECOM, UNECOM, EV VCOM
A: LECOM, EV VCOM

 

[tokie]

wishuponastar....i see you off to PCOM.
i have an interview next week but am still reluctant about the DO route.....can you provide some thoughts on why you chose this path, and for that matter...PCOM?

thanks much

 

[AntGod22]

MALE-23 Years Old

3.31 Cum GPA
3.28 Science GPA

8-V , 8-P, 10-B = 26 MCAT with M in writing

4 interviews so far

NJCOM- waitlisted
NYCOM - waitlisted
LECOM - Put off
UNECOM - interview on 1/11

Will also have a interview soon at UMDNJ-RWJ , but havent been given a date yet.

 

[kappapiomega]

22 MCAT
3.65 overall
3.92 science
Medical technology major
Basic experience and volunteer work
Scholarship athlete
Member of Sorority

Interviewed at UHS, AZCOM, TUCOM
Declined interviews to NYCOM and DMU (money reasons, plus I was accepted to UHS in September and loved it)
Accepted at UHS
Waitlisted at TUCOM AZCOM

Good luck everybody and I say SCREW the damn MCAT!!!!!!!

Vanessa

 

[kiwi219]

19P (first try) 23Q (second try)
3.6 non-science
3.1 science

Interviewed and accepted at NYCOM

Good Luck everyone...there is hope!