military guy/ What are my chances

[rblessin]

White Male
CGPA: 3.75
SGPA: 3.71
Haven't taken MCAT yet expecting 30+

Extra circulars:
-Non Commissoned officer in the USMC (have been in for 4 years and I am in charge of a squad of 10 men with a deployment to Africa)
-500 hours of volunteer work with the salvation army
- Purple belt in Brazilian Jujitsu. Won the North American Grappling Association Northeastern championship in June 2011 and came in 3rd in December 2011.
-Volunteered in marine corps toys for tots program in december 2011 (30 hours)
-Teachers assiant for physics
-Physics tutor
-Volunteer fireman
-250 Hours of physician shadowing
-Hurricane Irene relief effort with the New York Naval Militia Aug 30th- Sept 4th 2011
-Snowboard Instructor
- Research Paper on Dinoflagellates
- Have participated in two separate research projects in hospitals regarding surgical delays
- Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor

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[sliceofbread136]

White Male
CGPA: 3.75
SGPA: 3.71
Haven't taken MCAT yet expecting 30+

Extra circulars:
-Non Commissoned officer in the USMC (have been in for 4 years and I am in charge of a squad of 10 men with a deployment to Africa)
-500 hours of volunteer work with the salvation army
- Purple belt in Brazilian Jujitsu. Won the North American Grappling Association Northeastern championship in June 2011 and came in 3rd in December 2011.
-Volunteered in marine corps toys for tots program in december 2011 (30 hours)
-Teachers assiant for physics
-Physics tutor
-Volunteer fireman
-250 Hours of physician shadowing
-Hurricane Irene relief effort with the New York Naval Militia Aug 30th- Sept 4th 2011
-Snowboard Instructor
- Research Paper on Dinoflagellates
- Have participated in two separate research projects in hospitals regarding surgical delays
- Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor

Only thing I can think of to add is maybe some more clinical volunteering. Rest looks good assuming your mcat is up to par. Apply early and broadly.

 

[flodhi1]

White Male
CGPA: 3.75
SGPA: 3.71
Haven't taken MCAT yet expecting 30+

Extra circulars:
-Non Commissoned officer in the USMC (have been in for 4 years and I am in charge of a squad of 10 men with a deployment to Africa)
-500 hours of volunteer work with the salvation army
- Purple belt in Brazilian Jujitsu. Won the North American Grappling Association Northeastern championship in June 2011 and came in 3rd in December 2011.
-Volunteered in marine corps toys for tots program in december 2011 (30 hours)
-Teachers assiant for physics
-Physics tutor
-Volunteer fireman
-250 Hours of physician shadowing
-Hurricane Irene relief effort with the New York Naval Militia Aug 30th- Sept 4th 2011
-Snowboard Instructor
- Research Paper on Dinoflagellates
- Have participated in two separate research projects in hospitals regarding surgical delays
- Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor

Semper fi Marine, the military career will help you a lot combined with a decent GPA. Make sure that when you prep for the MCAT to give it your all. A score > 30 will definitely get you a couple interviews.

 

[Catalystik]

White Male
CGPA: 3.75
SGPA: 3.71
Haven't taken MCAT yet expecting 30+

Extra circulars:
-Non Commissoned officer in the USMC (have been in for 4 years and I am in charge of a squad of 10 men with a deployment to Africa)
-500 hours of volunteer work with the salvation army
- Purple belt in Brazilian Jujitsu. Won the North American Grappling Association Northeastern championship in June 2011 and came in 3rd in December 2011.
-Volunteered in marine corps toys for tots program in december 2011 (30 hours)
-Teachers assiant for physics
-Physics tutor
-Volunteer fireman
-250 Hours of physician shadowing
-Hurricane Irene relief effort with the New York Naval Militia Aug 30th- Sept 4th 2011
-Snowboard Instructor
- Research Paper on Dinoflagellates
- Have participated in two separate research projects in hospitals regarding surgical delays
- Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor

Is there any chance some of that shadowing could be considered clinical volunteering due to your assisting in some way via directly interacting with the patient?

 

[rblessin]

No i don't think so but I am going to do some clinical volunteering soon

 

[Catalystik]

Hopefully, VERY soon. What do you have lined up?

 

[rblessin]

I am not applying until spring 2013 but i contacted my hospital and got a clinical volunteering job moving patients... do you have any other suggesstions

 

[Catalystik]

I am not applying until spring 2013 but i contacted my hospital and got a clinical volunteering job moving patients... do you have any other suggesstions

I am glad to hear that, as the average applicant lists about 1.5 years of clinical experience. Transporting patients is an excellent experience, provided you talk to them.

Otherwise, I think you'll have a terrific application. be sure to include other Hobbies and Artistic Endeavors. And list all the leadership and medals from the service that are meaningful.

 

[rblessin]

Ok thank you so much!!

 

[Catalystik]

We're happy to help. And thank you for your service.

 

[rblessin]

questin: how big of a help do you think me being a marine will be if i have good stats?

 

[Catalystik]

It will help you, regardless. Adcomms consider exmilitary status to be an outstanding EC.

 

[tantacles]

It will help you, regardless. Adcomms consider exmilitary status to be an outstanding EC.

LizzyM says it's worth up to 5 lizzyM points!

 

[Catalystik]

This is good to dream about:

I have seen a bidding war over an academically strong military veteran. Some people with higher stats are passed over for people with lower stats and the difference is often life experience.

 

[rblessin]

haha well thats good what are lizzy m points?