Need help on list of schools to apply to

[FloresMD]

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Stats
Cumulative: 3.61
Science: 3.61
MCAT: 23 (7/6/10)

EC
Volunteer at free clinic for two years (still volunteer here)
Hospice volunteer for one summer
Monthly health screenings at local flea market for two years (still volunteer here)
Thrift Store for one semester
Volunteer annually for science competition we host at our university
Intramural soccer (two years)
Recreational Tennis
Fishing (when I have time)

Extra Stuff
-URM (hispanic)
-Bilingual (spanish and english)
-Georgia Resident
-Born in New Jersey
-Shadowed the following:

• Family Medicine Doctor (DO)
  • LOR from this doctor
• Pediatrician (MD)
• Orthopedic Surgeon (MD)

Here is what I got so far (not in any particular order)...

WVSOM
VCOM (all three campuses)
CUSOM
LMU-DCOM
MU-COM
ACOM
LUCOM
LECOM (both campuses)
KYCOM
PCOM - GA campus
ATSU (both campuses)
Nova
Rowan
Morehouse
Meharry
Howard

What should I add/take off this list? Thanks for all the help!

 

[FloresMD]

@Goro

 

[Mavs88]

We have nearly identical avatars 😀

 

[Drrrrrr. Celty]

You have 5 months. I recommend retaking your mcat.

 

[Nesmall2]

I am not certain on this, but your MCAT seems too low for schools like Nova, and ATSU. You might stand a chance at Rowan only because of your in-state status, but I think your MCAT might be a little to low for them as well. I woud heed @serenade advice and preparing for a re-take

 

[CanIdoIt?]

I agree with @serenade about retaking the MCAT..... But going off your GPA and ECs I would chose the following:

WVSOM --> MAYBE SHOT
VCOM (all three campuses) --> SO-SO SHOT
CUSOM --> idk anything about
LMU-DCOM --> GOOD SHOT
ACOM --> idk anything about
KYCOM --> GOOD SHOT
*ATSU SOMA * --> POSSIBLE GREAT SHOT
PNWU --> SO-SO SHOT but this is a place that is heavily hispanic and will like that you are bilingual

If you up your mcat a tad then you would be PERFECT for ATSU SOMA. At the end of the day its all a numbers game. I applied to almost 23 schools and was able to receive a handful of IIs with my initial stats of 3.2 gpa and 26 mcat. If you can i would also try to beef up your shadowing and volunteering. Schools eat that stuff up and it will give you something to talk about at interviews when they ask you why medicine or give you hypotheticals.

 

[Goro]

What community do you represent?

PR MD schools should also be considered, given your fluency in Spanish.

I think you'll have luck with these:

WVSOM
VCOM (all three campuses)
CUSOM
LMU-DCOM
MU-COM
ACOM
LECOM (both campuses)
KYCOM
PCOM - GA campus
ATSU (both campuses)
Wm Carey
Nova

 

[FloresMD]

What community do you represent?

PR MD schools should also be considered, given your fluency in Spanish.

I think you'll have luck with these:

WVSOM
VCOM (all three campuses)
CUSOM
LMU-DCOM
MU-COM
ACOM
LECOM (both campuses)
KYCOM
PCOM - GA campus
ATSU (both campuses)
Wm Carey
Nova

I represent the Salvadoran community.

 

[Goro]

I don't know if they're considered URM or not. Spanish skills are always appreciated.

Wise @gyngyn, what say you?

 

[gyngyn]

I don't know if they're considered URM or not. Spanish skills are always appreciated.

Wise @gyngyn, what say you?

Salvadorenos are considered UIM at my school. 23 won't get an interview, though...

 

[user3]

Stats
Cumulative: 3.61
Science: 3.61
MCAT: 23 (7/6/10)

EC
Volunteer at free clinic for two years (still volunteer here)
Hospice volunteer for one summer
Monthly health screenings at local flea market for two years (still volunteer here)
Thrift Store for one semester
Volunteer annually for science competition we host at our university
Intramural soccer (two years)
Recreational Tennis
Fishing (when I have time)

Extra Stuff
-URM (hispanic)
-Bilingual (spanish and english)
-Georgia Resident
-Born in New Jersey
-Shadowed the following:

• Family Medicine Doctor (DO)
  • LOR from this doctor
• Pediatrician (MD)
• Orthopedic Surgeon (MD)

Here is what I got so far (not in any particular order)...

WVSOM
VCOM (all three campuses)
CUSOM
LMU-DCOM
MU-COM
ACOM
LUCOM
LECOM (both campuses)
KYCOM
PCOM - GA campus
ATSU (both campuses)
Nova
Rowan
Morehouse
Meharry
Howard

What should I add/take off this list? Thanks for all the help!

I would take off LECOM-Bradenton. You could add WCU, PNWU and Burrell COM (opening for 2016).

Retake not necessary if you are willing to go anywhere.

 

[CajunMedic]

LECOM-B has an MCAT cutoff of 24. If you are planning on staying in the south, I would add WCUCOM. Your MCAT is below the average, but GPA's are slightly above. Your GPA, EC's, and URM status might give you an in.