cGPA-3.71
sGPA-3.55
*first semester freshman year I had a 3.3. This is because I was thinking about being a science teacher and I didn't work too hard in my classes. Since deciding to pursue medicine, I've had an upward trend.
Major- Biological Research
MCAT- 511
Research- 500 hours with many different projects. 3 presentations at symposiums and conferences. Two publications (1 first author, 2 second author). Several abstracts.
Extracurriculars- Lab TA, Developmental Biology tutor, freshman mentor, chemistry club, service club, dance choreographer, theater
Service- 250 hours of community service. Includes church camps, salvation army, and special needs program
Clinical experience- 55 hours of hospital volunteering, 25 hours volunteering at a free clinic
Shadowing- 45 hours of many specialties
Alabama Resident, Male, (Asian/Hispanic)
Here's my problem. I do not have organic chemistry 2. I'm looking at schools that only require organic 1 or allow me to substitute organic 2 with biochemistry 1 with lab.