Need advice on future application and prospects; weird research/major combination and late bloomer

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[gnΩhmChild]

When are you thinking about applying? If you have bandwidth and it wouldn't be a significant financial burden you might reconsider taking the MCAT. Your score probably puts you at the bottom ~quartile of admitted students. Otherwise I think you have the potential for a strong application if you're able to clearly explain why MD/PhD makes sense for you. I'd encourage you to get started on the essays early to 1. Confirm this for yourself and 2. Allow time for several rounds of feedback

 

[Fencer]

When are you thinking about applying? If you have bandwidth and it wouldn't be a significant financial burden you might reconsider taking the MCAT. Your score probably puts you at the bottom ~quartile of admitted students. Otherwise I think you have the potential for a strong application if you're able to clearly explain why MD/PhD makes sense for you. I'd encourage you to get started on the essays early to 1. Confirm this for yourself and 2. Allow time for several rounds of feedback

I strongly disagree. 516 is the average MCAT for all accepted MD/PhD matriculants in 2021. Thus 515 would not be at bottom quartile. Furthermore, given her/his URM status, as is, @Shorjand_U will be highly recruited by most MSTPs.

 

[wondervisions]

Your application sounds excellent and your stats (including MCAT) are great. Don’t worry. Lots of people do very basic science for their MD/PhD and it’s perfectly fine to come in without a clear idea of what you want to do. It is, however, import to justify why you want to pursue this training path.