MD & DO Non trad 3.3 UG, 3.9 post bac, 26 MCAT

[Dochopeful15]

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Hello everyone

I was wondering if I could get some advice and maybe chance guesses?

I ended up partying way too much in undergrad and ended up with a 3.3, non science major.

Then decided to go do post-bac and took all the science pre-req courses, got a 3.9.
MCAT score wasn't what I hoped for, and got a 26.

Lots of ECs, shadowed doc for 3 years, volunteered in hospital for 3 years, President at multiple clubs in undergrad, other leadership roles, etc...

Anyways, was wondering if there were any MD schools I could have a shot at? I'm on the west coast, so probably going to be oos at all of the schools.

I'm also applying to DO at: DMU, Western, AZCOM, KCUM, PCOM
(Any others that you guys would suggest?)

Thanks in advance

 

[el_duderino]

26 is awfully low for MD.

What's your AMCAS cGPA and sGPA? What about AACOMAS?

 

[lmn]

Low UG gpa and MCAT are going to really kill you in terms of MD applications. I would focus on DO if I were you, your reinvention and strong clinical EC's make you a much better candidate for DO programs imo.

 

[Dochopeful15]

AMCAS is
Cumm UG: BCPM 3.71, AOGPA 3.31
Postbacc BCPM 3.91, AOGPA 4.0

As for AACOMAS, I'm not sure. After I submitted it, the calculated averages went away... But something along the lines of whats shown above I assume

And I realize the 26 is quite low =(, but are there any schools that might be OOS friendly and more understanding of a low MCAT?

Also, do I have a decent shot at the DO schools I listed above?

Thank you for your time and help

 

[lmn]

Check the MSAR for schools where your MCAT isn't below the bottom 10%, also be sure to avoid schools that aren't friendly to OOS or ones that have strong missions (HBC's for example)..

 

[Dochopeful15]

What about my chances at the DO schools? Anyone?

Thanks

 

[el_duderino]

Your chances at DO are pretty good. Less so for MD, but you have a shot. Apply broadly at the lower-tier MD schools, maybe 10 schools, then another 10 DO schools.

 

[lmn]

I believe you should have a good shot at DO's. Just make sure to have your school list checked over by some of our helpful members that are experts or very knowledgeable about the DO programs.