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Hey friends I am a premedical non-trad applicant from California aiming to apply to DO school this cycle. I wanted to know your thoughts about my application and whether I have a good shot this cycle. I basically took all my premed reqs in undergrad but didn’t do well in Physics so I took both intro physics again (for MCAT and gpa boost). I am mostly worried because I talked to some of my DO friends as well as seen some of the forums saying that CC credits are looked down upon. Also because I took CC credits AFTER a bad sgpa at a 4 year, but in reality I didn’t and still don’t have much money (paying off loans and need money to apply/interview/etc). I owe like 15k in student loans. Also, COVID happened which put me out of a job for a little while. Please chance me anybody. @Goro I hope to at least get a few interviews.
Undergrad (4 year University of California)
Cumulative: 3.38
Sgpa: 2.84 ish
After taking six classes at CCs during covid (originally started the first class in person), I also took some of these classes at the same time online at different CCs:
Intro/ beginner med bio (3 units) : A
Anatomy 001 (4 units): A
Physiology (4 units): A
Physics 1 (4 units): A
Microbiology (4 units): A
Physics 2 (4 units): A
Total Post Bacc Credits (all science): 23 UNITS (4.0 gpa)
Final Cumulative: 3.43/3.44
Final sgpa: 3.20-3.21
MCAT: 504
1 LOR from DO, two LOR from CC pHD professors, 1 LOR employer, 1 LOR from youth org
I took Micro and Physics together and Physio and Physics together but Anatomy and Med bio alone because of work and scheduling conflicts. I also worked mostly during taking these courses (part time job but some time didn’t work due to COVID) along with volunteering, shadowing, etc. I also studied for the MCAT, shadowed, volunteered, and worked (the whole time). Also when taking courses my grandma passed along with my dog of 5 years along with other loved ones so this time was tough).
Clinical Experience:
-Shadowed two doctors-Both DOs (1 LOR from a DO)- This DO is family practice and practices OMM, the other I just shadowed for a day
-Vaccine Clinic (100+ hours and 1 year as of today)- took temperatures, watched over patients, conversed with patients, let them know when their time was up, filled out paperwork asking about their allergies/health conditions/consent forms, escorted patients to booths
-Volunteered at Community Hospital (50+ hours during 2nd year of college): Opened Emergency room door for patients, located patients when family members were allowed to visit, carried insurance forms to insurance agents, escorted patients in)
-volunteered at government sponsored hospital: (150 hours during high school to 2nd year undergrad): wheeled patients to appointments, conversed with patients about their experiences, delivered medication to different departments, cleaned surfaces, wheeled patients to cars, etc.)
Nonclinical (Community bank and nursing home did for 6 months, others for a year plus)
Youth organization (100+ hours): Helped an intellectually disabled young man get on his feet. Helped him get glasses, food stamps card, a government sponsored home, mentored him, helped him interview and practice with him, was a friend and someone to trust, spent leisure time with him
Community Food bank (50+ hours): delivered food, packaged food orders for the less fortunate, packed warehouse with food donated, helped carry food to their cars
Nursing home (20+ hours): This one hit close to home as my grandma passed. This was very personal as I was able to spend time with an elderly woman who wasn’t in hospice but also wasn’t in good health. Talked with her, shared experiences, relaxed, etc.
Tutoring (paid) (200+ hours) Tutored kids but thoroughly enjoyed the experience, instilled confidence, creatively teached new ways, etc. (One of LOR is from this employer/ strong LOR)
I really hope I have a good shot. The reason I ask is because as I mentioned earlier I don’t have much money but this is my dream and I would like the honest truth as to whether I should apply this year or not. With that being said, what do you think my chances look like? Like a percentage if possible?
Other:
1 year at a Chinese Club (I'm asian): met new friends, bonded with other chinese, learned more about their culture, went to multiple events
Free Time
enjoy photography/video with an old drone my friend gave me, kayaking, hiking, eating new food, playing pickup basketball, running
Undergrad (4 year University of California)
Cumulative: 3.38
Sgpa: 2.84 ish
After taking six classes at CCs during covid (originally started the first class in person), I also took some of these classes at the same time online at different CCs:
Intro/ beginner med bio (3 units) : A
Anatomy 001 (4 units): A
Physiology (4 units): A
Physics 1 (4 units): A
Microbiology (4 units): A
Physics 2 (4 units): A
Total Post Bacc Credits (all science): 23 UNITS (4.0 gpa)
Final Cumulative: 3.43/3.44
Final sgpa: 3.20-3.21
MCAT: 504
1 LOR from DO, two LOR from CC pHD professors, 1 LOR employer, 1 LOR from youth org
I took Micro and Physics together and Physio and Physics together but Anatomy and Med bio alone because of work and scheduling conflicts. I also worked mostly during taking these courses (part time job but some time didn’t work due to COVID) along with volunteering, shadowing, etc. I also studied for the MCAT, shadowed, volunteered, and worked (the whole time). Also when taking courses my grandma passed along with my dog of 5 years along with other loved ones so this time was tough).
Clinical Experience:
-Shadowed two doctors-Both DOs (1 LOR from a DO)- This DO is family practice and practices OMM, the other I just shadowed for a day
-Vaccine Clinic (100+ hours and 1 year as of today)- took temperatures, watched over patients, conversed with patients, let them know when their time was up, filled out paperwork asking about their allergies/health conditions/consent forms, escorted patients to booths
-Volunteered at Community Hospital (50+ hours during 2nd year of college): Opened Emergency room door for patients, located patients when family members were allowed to visit, carried insurance forms to insurance agents, escorted patients in)
-volunteered at government sponsored hospital: (150 hours during high school to 2nd year undergrad): wheeled patients to appointments, conversed with patients about their experiences, delivered medication to different departments, cleaned surfaces, wheeled patients to cars, etc.)
Nonclinical (Community bank and nursing home did for 6 months, others for a year plus)
Youth organization (100+ hours): Helped an intellectually disabled young man get on his feet. Helped him get glasses, food stamps card, a government sponsored home, mentored him, helped him interview and practice with him, was a friend and someone to trust, spent leisure time with him
Community Food bank (50+ hours): delivered food, packaged food orders for the less fortunate, packed warehouse with food donated, helped carry food to their cars
Nursing home (20+ hours): This one hit close to home as my grandma passed. This was very personal as I was able to spend time with an elderly woman who wasn’t in hospice but also wasn’t in good health. Talked with her, shared experiences, relaxed, etc.
Tutoring (paid) (200+ hours) Tutored kids but thoroughly enjoyed the experience, instilled confidence, creatively teached new ways, etc. (One of LOR is from this employer/ strong LOR)
I really hope I have a good shot. The reason I ask is because as I mentioned earlier I don’t have much money but this is my dream and I would like the honest truth as to whether I should apply this year or not. With that being said, what do you think my chances look like? Like a percentage if possible?
Other:
1 year at a Chinese Club (I'm asian): met new friends, bonded with other chinese, learned more about their culture, went to multiple events
Free Time
enjoy photography/video with an old drone my friend gave me, kayaking, hiking, eating new food, playing pickup basketball, running
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