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Alright guys. Hi! I'm actually a pre-psych student, but my boyfriend's going for med, just took the MCAT and is feeling really bummed about his stats. Personally, I don't think they're too bad, so I wanted to provide him with some concrete reassurance.
First of all, I think he should apply DO. He's got a 3.5c 3.3s, but that will go up this year (he's a senior taking a year off, applying for 2011) His MCAT will probably be around a 28-27 (According to the AMCAS practices).
He's been an EMT-B for a year now, is in charge of the EMT program at his UG, works for an ambulance company, doing health research and has a couple thousand dollar grant. He's got over 100 volunteer hours at a hospital, ER shadowing experience, he holds leadership position in his social frat.
He has good letters from a bio prof, his research supervisor, and his volunteer coordinator.
His EC's are really good, and his bio grades are amazing. His chem grades, however, not so good. That's what's brining down his GPA. I suggested he take some classes in his year off to raise his GPA or try a masters program in health care research or an MPH. I don't know how good of advice that is. He likes emergency medicine, so he's going to continue working as an EMT in his year off. What else can he do to get in??
Thanks in advance for the advice, guys. I'll always be proud of him no matter what, but for his sake I hope he has a chance at his dream!
First of all, I think he should apply DO. He's got a 3.5c 3.3s, but that will go up this year (he's a senior taking a year off, applying for 2011) His MCAT will probably be around a 28-27 (According to the AMCAS practices).
He's been an EMT-B for a year now, is in charge of the EMT program at his UG, works for an ambulance company, doing health research and has a couple thousand dollar grant. He's got over 100 volunteer hours at a hospital, ER shadowing experience, he holds leadership position in his social frat.
He has good letters from a bio prof, his research supervisor, and his volunteer coordinator.
His EC's are really good, and his bio grades are amazing. His chem grades, however, not so good. That's what's brining down his GPA. I suggested he take some classes in his year off to raise his GPA or try a masters program in health care research or an MPH. I don't know how good of advice that is. He likes emergency medicine, so he's going to continue working as an EMT in his year off. What else can he do to get in??
Thanks in advance for the advice, guys. I'll always be proud of him no matter what, but for his sake I hope he has a chance at his dream!