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I am a Florida resident with strong EC Double major with cGPa of3.71 and science GPA of 3.58 and mcat score 128 inCARS 127 in BS 126 in PS and 125 inPsych I will be attending one yearmasters program in Florida and research with possible publication and currently work for a software company developing apps for medical field Do I have a shot at MD school
 
Short answer - probably yes

MCAT is a little low (equivalent to an old 28-29), but still within range. Probably a good idea to apply to both DO and MD, considering your GPA is alright, but not spectacular.
 
Thx for your reply I am fl undergrad what are my chances in florida
 
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Thx for your reply I am aUf undergrad what are my chances in florida
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Florida is a "lucky state" you have a fair shot at in-state MDs, but that's about it. You're technically within range of some OOS schools but MCAT is low for OOS applicant.
 
Hi Goro will doing master s in medical sciences and research will help boost my application
 
Thx for your input outside Florida which school I can apply to Thx once again
 
Sunny 073 said:
Thx for your input outside Florida which school I can apply to Thx once again
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You can apply anywhere.

As for where you should apply, I would recommend purchasing the MSAR (free if you are on the Fee Assistance Program) and looking for yourself! We are here to help optimize your list, but its up to you to create it! If you need more help, consider trying the tool listed in my signature and going from there.
 
Thx once again For your reply This mcat score is below my expectation as I was making around 515 in all practice tests so my list needs to be revamped will do it ASAP will ask for your input
 
Sunny 073 said:
Thx once again For your reply This mcat score is below my expectation as I was making around 515 in all practice tests so my list needs to be revamped will do it ASAP will ask for your input
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If this cycle doesn't work out for you seriously consider a retake; the rest of your app is MD-worthy.
 
md-2020 said:
If this cycle doesn't work out for you seriously consider a retake; the rest of your app is MD-worthy.
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I'm considering taking the exam again in January as I feel a September retake would be very rushed and I would perform about the same. But that would be past a lot of my schools interview cycle and put me in the 2 year break status. I'm not sure how favorably that is viewed. I am Emr certified and while continuing my volunteer Emr work and getting EMT certified to hopefully get some paid work over the course of this year also
 
Sunny 073 said:
I'm considering taking the exam again in January as I feel a September retake would be very rushed and I would perform about the same. But that would be past a lot of my schools interview cycle and put me in the 2 year break status. I'm not sure how favorably that is viewed. I am Emr certified and while continuing my volunteer Emr work and getting EMT certified to hopefully get some paid work over the course of this year also
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I'd suggest research actually, for paid work.

Many adcoms on here say EMTs are often viewed as "glorified taxi drivers" for drunk peers.
 
Sunny 073 said:
I'm considering taking the exam again in January as I feel a September retake would be very rushed and I would perform about the same. But that would be past a lot of my schools interview cycle and put me in the 2 year break status. I'm not sure how favorably that is viewed. I am Emr certified and while continuing my volunteer Emr work and getting EMT certified to hopefully get some paid work over the course of this year also
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Re-taking in January isn't very wise. Why would you retake a test without knowing if you need to and risk wasting an enormous amount of time on a test that you won't need if you get in this cycle? If you don't get in this cycle re-take in May or so. That said, a Fl applicant with a 3.7/28 I still think has a shot of sneaking in somewhere. Florida State will be your best chance(where your MCAT is actually around the average). There some OOS schools worth throwing in the hat as well.
 
Hello here is my list of schools
All fl schools except Uof Miami
Cub
Temple
Loyola
GW
George Town
Rosalind Franklin
Jefferson
MCW
Drexel
Wake forest
NyMc
Oakland
Western Michigan
West Virginia
Penn state
Eastern Virginia
Vermont
Quinipac
Albany
Rush
California north state
Cooper

Activities:
-Volunteering: 3 years 200+ hours in the in-patient psychiatry ward, 1 year 80+ hours in the local underserved free clinic, 300+ hours of volunteering with my service club through various events, 50+hours for dance marathon benefitting children's miracle network, 80+ hours working with the autism society of North Carolina
-research: my largest significant research experience will come during my year off where I'm working with y at my local college where I have committed to around 700-800 hours of research, other than that I have worked for 2 years in a clinical psychology lab
- leadership: I have held directorship for 1 year and executive board experience for 2 years for the biggest premed club on my schools campus
- work experience: I own my own business,for the purposes of amcas I recorded about 1250 hours of part time work to be verified and I've worked for then entire time in college
 
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As stated in th previous posts I ell really appreciate the input on my chances for me schools please update any more schools which are with my reach and not on list
Thanks
 
Sorry typo error I meant MD schools
Thanks
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Re-taking in January isn't very wise. Why would you retake a test without knowing if you need to and risk wasting an enormous amount of time on a test that you won't need if you get in this cycle? If you don't get in this cycle re-take in May or so. That said, a Fl applicant with a 3.7/28 I still think has a shot of sneaking in somewhere. Florida State will be your best chance(where your MCAT is actually around the average). There some OOS schools worth throwing in the hat as well.
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Hi can you please look at my list and help me with OOS schools
 
I'd remove Cooper and I can't recommend Northstate. Everything else looks fine. Your best shot will be with the Florida schools, particularly FSU where your MCAT is essentially a non issue.
 
GrapesofRath said:
I'd remove Cooper and I can't recommend Northstate. Everything else looks fine. Your best shot will be with the Florida schools, particularly FSU where your MCAT is essentially a non issue.
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Hi can you please let me know why not cooper and north state
 
Sunny 073 said:
Do you think I have any chance atUSF
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A chance? Yes. But I concur that FSU is most likely.

Northstate is too new and (in my mind) kinda shady with their for-profit mantra, lack of any student housing, subpar academic staff/facilities, and no reputation. I can't imagine that all specialties would be open to CNU grads, seeing as how they only rotate at local community clinics. They're fine if your sole goal is family med, peds, and general IM.
 
md-2020 said:
A chance? Yes. But I concur that FSU is most likely.

Northstate is too new and (in my mind) kinda shady with their for-profit mantra, lack of any student housing, subpar academic staff/facilities, and no reputation. I can't imagine that all specialties would be open to CNU grads, seeing as how they only rotate at local community clinics. They're fine if your sole goal is family med, peds, and general IM.
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I would only recommend Northstate to anybody who can't get into another school in the US, MD or DO. Ie I would recommend pretty much any DO program over what Northstate has to offer.
 
GrapesofRath said:
I would only recommend Northstate to anybody who can't get into another school in the US, MD or DO. Ie I would recommend pretty much any DO program over what Northstate has to offer.
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Hi thanks for the help
 
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A chance? Yes. But I concur that FSU is most likely.

Northstate is too new and (in my mind) kinda shady with their for-profit mantra, lack of any student housing, subpar academic staff/facilities, and no reputation. I can't imagine that all specialties would be open to CNU grads, seeing as how they only rotate at local community clinics. They're fine if your sole goal is family med, peds, and general IM.
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I would only recommend Northstate to anybody who can't get into another school in the US, MD or DO. Ie I would recommend pretty much any DO program over what Northstate has to offer.
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thanks for your input
 
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Where are you doing your 1 year masters at? I assumed USF?
Nvm you answered this....do they only take a certain number of masters to md applicants?
 
md-2020 said:
A chance? Yes. But I concur that FSU is most likely.

Northstate is too new and (in my mind) kinda shady with their for-profit mantra, lack of any student housing, subpar academic staff/facilities, and no reputation. I can't imagine that all specialties would be open to CNU grads, seeing as how they only rotate at local community clinics. They're fine if your sole goal is family med, peds, and general IM.
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Hi I read that CNU is accepting application for this fall I know you do not recommend them so honestly what are my chances if I apply now thanks once again
 
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Hi I read that CNU is accepting application for this fall I know you do not recommend them but beggars cannot choosers so honestly what are my chances if I apply now thanks once again
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We won't know until next year.
It appears that they are looking for high stats that didn't get in this year...
 
Goro said:
I don't believe U Miami has a stated preference for Floridians, and OP's MCAT score is < the school's 10th %ile.
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QofQuimica said:
Why not Miami? They're private, but they still give preference to FL residents.
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Goro said:
Definitely apply to all FL schools, except U Miami.
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@Goro
Hi is there away to look at actual OOS data of accepted students.MSAR only tell you how many were interviewed and accepted OOS and generalized data of total percentile of mcat Ana GPA I could not assess whether OOS hadstats towards higher end or in middle thanks for you help
 
Rough rule of thumb: # accepts = 2-3x those of matriculants. It's 2x at my school; I believe it's closer to 3x at LizzyM's school, which is located in the stratosphere.


Sunny 073 said:
@Goro
Hi is there away to look at actual OOS data of accepted students.MSAR only tell you how many were interviewed and accepted OOS and generalized data of total percentile of mcat Ana GPA I could not assess whether OOS hadstats towards higher end or in middle thanks for you help
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