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I would like to know what are my interview chances:
1) Science GPA (2.933)
2) Overall GPA (3.22)
3) MCAT (Vastly underestimated exam and received an incredibly low score (below 15), but scored a Q on the essays. I'm retaking it April 28th - in 3 weeks AGGHHHH)
4) Experience (5 years b/w two hospitals as a patient transporter/orderly, Post-Op/Recovery nurse assistant, Registration/Admissions clerk, and currently, a laboratory assistant)
5) Shadowed several D.O.s whom are all OSU alums that can write letters of recommendation for me
6) I have a strong desire to practice rural medicine here in Oklahoma. All my family lives here and I have no interest in moving away, unless an OOS school accepts me and OSU does not.
Lindsay did tell me to go back and take some upper-division courses, which is what I am doing this summer and fall (taking human anatomy/human dissection/mammology/molecular cell physiology/genetics). If I can score A's in these courses, it would raise my science GPA up to 3.1 - 3.14 (since I already have 138 credit hours).
Here are a few questions:
1) What could happen if I get my AACOMAS application/supplemental/letters of recommendation all submitted the first or second week of June when the new application cycle starts?
1) Would they wait to see these upcoming grades before considering an interview, or grant an interview, and wait-list me until they see my final grades for the fall semester?
2) Would a very well-written essay and letters of recommendation, along with my experience, be enough to help SLIGHTLY buffer my just above minimum science/overall GPAs?
Any and all input would be GREATLY appreciated. If anyone honestly thinks I still have a shot, please let me know🙂 You can be as brutally honest as possible, it won't hurt my feelings.
You have to score a 27-30 on your MCAT, period! Your gpa is not competitive, and they have close to 2,000 people apply each year.
It sounds like you've done a lot to prepare. Make sure you think about a learning style that works best for you and stick to that one or two methods. Too much could become confusing. I used Exam Krackers. Their Audio Osmosis is amazing!
Most people getting accepted have numerous upper division courses, so it's just to say take more of those.
Have you gone onto OSU's website and looked at the Bridge Program? If you meet one of the requirements of underrepresented in medicine, you'll need a lower gpa and MCAT, but this is where upper div courses and experience become important. The Bridge Program is very competitive, but you could look into it.
For now, I would really focus on your MCAT. If you want this, failure is not an option. If there's a will, there's a way. I echo everyone else, and I can say from experience that your hard work will pay off!
Class of 2016