Need Advice: uGPA 3.48, BCPM 3.38, MCAT 511

[lolahola]

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[CleverAdvisor]

Double major, Ivy league graduate (i know it doesnt matter), lots of research, clinical, leadership and volunteering experience. I applied this cycle in October and completed my secondaries December. I have not heard back from schools but I know the chances for interviews are very slim at this stage in the cycle.

What is my best option:
-enroll in a special masters program for the fall of 2018
-retake mcat in spring 2018
-both
-Just reapply earlier in 2018 with same academic scores but with more activities and better letters of recs?

All help is greatly appreciated! Thank you very much.

Your MCAT shows your academic abilities exceed what your GPA shows. In your position I would either apply to DO schools or do a masters degree.

 

[Faha]

You do not need to retake the MCAT. Where is your state of residence and which schools did you apply to?

 

[lolahola]

You do not need to retake the MCAT. Where is your state of residence and which schools did you apply to?

Thank you for your reply! I am from NJ and I applied to 3 NJ schools and a few PA/VA and 2 NY schools

 

[lolahola]

Edit: my MCAT is

125/127/128/131

I was considering retaking because of the low physical sciences score

 

[Faha]

It is not the MCAT that is limiting your chances Rather it is your GPA and your late application. Applying in October and completing your secondaries in December placed you at a significant disadvantage since most interview slots had already been filled by the time your application was reviewed in January. When you reapply I suggest submitting your application in June and all your secondaries by July. I suggest all these schools with your stats:
Your 3 NJ MD schools
Vermont
Quinnipiac
Albany
NYMC
Drexel
Temple
Jefferson
George Washington
Oakland Beaumont
Rosalind Franklin
Creighton
NOVA MD
any new schools that open for 2019 (Seton Hall, etc.)
Also apply to at least 6 DO schools and include Rowan SOM.

 

[lolahola]

Thank you so much for all your help Faha!!!

 

[Goro]

Double major, Ivy league graduate (i know it doesnt matter), lots of research, clinical, leadership and volunteering experience. I applied this cycle in October and completed my secondaries December. I have not heard back from schools but I know the chances for interviews are very slim at this stage in the cycle.

What is my best option:
-enroll in a special masters program for the fall of 2018
-retake mcat in spring 2018
-both
-Just reapply earlier in 2018 with same academic scores but with more activities and better letters of recs?

All help is greatly appreciated! Thank you very much.

Apply to DO schools and you'll get to be a doctor. Your MCAT score isn't the problem, it's you < avg for MD schools GPAs.

Hence, read this if you're boning for the MD.
Goro's advice for pre-meds who need reinvention