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I am currently a junior biology major at the university of montevallo in Alabama. I decided late to become a biology major and even later to become a doctor so I am behind most juniors. Here is my information I think would be important for medical schools:
1)GPA- 3.7
2)Research - I plan to graduate with around 20 hours and likely a published paper in at least an undergrad research journal
3)Experience- I work in the OR of Healthsouth Medical Center. Also I work in the lab of another hospital
4)Volunteer- Every tuesday or thursday I volunteer in an orthapedic surgeon's office and have been doing this for over a year now. I plan to continue this until graduation
Here are my concerns with my "profile":
1) MCAT- I have no idea what I will make on it. I did bad on the ACT in high school, and I don't know if that is because I didn't care, didn't study and only took it once or not?
2) I made one D- I made a D in philosophy my first semester of college and since have yet to make a single C or another D. I have made all A's in math/science classes to this point. Also I have retaken the philosophy class and made an A.
3) Volunteer- I "volunteer" in the above mentionted doctor's office but it isn't like I am feeding the poor or anything, will this hurt me? Should I consider doing other volunteer work?
Finally, I am really interested in going to an out of state (out of alabama) medical school. If only given the option to go to UAB or University of South Alabama's medical schools I will. However, I would like to move out of Alabama, see the country more and possibly move to a bigger city type scene like Boston or New York etc.
I appreciate any advice anyone may have on what my chances at getting into medical school are, and what I can do to improve my oppurtunities. Also note I plan on getting a minor in chemistry and possibly a minor in philosophy. Will these help me or are they insignificant?
1)GPA- 3.7
2)Research - I plan to graduate with around 20 hours and likely a published paper in at least an undergrad research journal
3)Experience- I work in the OR of Healthsouth Medical Center. Also I work in the lab of another hospital
4)Volunteer- Every tuesday or thursday I volunteer in an orthapedic surgeon's office and have been doing this for over a year now. I plan to continue this until graduation
Here are my concerns with my "profile":
1) MCAT- I have no idea what I will make on it. I did bad on the ACT in high school, and I don't know if that is because I didn't care, didn't study and only took it once or not?
2) I made one D- I made a D in philosophy my first semester of college and since have yet to make a single C or another D. I have made all A's in math/science classes to this point. Also I have retaken the philosophy class and made an A.
3) Volunteer- I "volunteer" in the above mentionted doctor's office but it isn't like I am feeding the poor or anything, will this hurt me? Should I consider doing other volunteer work?
Finally, I am really interested in going to an out of state (out of alabama) medical school. If only given the option to go to UAB or University of South Alabama's medical schools I will. However, I would like to move out of Alabama, see the country more and possibly move to a bigger city type scene like Boston or New York etc.
I appreciate any advice anyone may have on what my chances at getting into medical school are, and what I can do to improve my oppurtunities. Also note I plan on getting a minor in chemistry and possibly a minor in philosophy. Will these help me or are they insignificant?