Outgoing breakdancer trying to get into MED SCHOOL, am i in??

[Littlet]

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I am a senior at Uic, I have a 3.9 gpa, and i am a biological sciences major. I am a polish american (fluent in polish, english, and spanish to some extent), I have been volunteering at a hospital for over a year, and a second hospital for a little over 9 months, in which i volunteer at Guest Services/ER and ER respectively) I have also significant shadowing experiences, both with an ER doctor and family practice physician. I am involved in research on Uic's west side of campus, and i am part of a student Medical association. I also work part time as a pharmacy technician, been doing this for over a year now. I have 6 solid letters of recommendation, and i plan on applying to these schools: Uic (first choice), Loyola, Rush, Chicago Medical School, Siu Carbondale, and University of Chicago. I am applying this summer for the Fall of 2012, and i received a 22 on my MCAT, weakest part of my application by far.

I am a highly motivated individual and don't usually participate in such forums, but i thought any advice could be constructive, and i could improve my resume so why not. Any suggestions as to where i should apply would be great, out of state?, im not sure where i should. Also, the golden question, what are my chances? and what can i do to improve them.
Medical Students replies in the area and anybody with expertise on the subject would be appreciated.
Dziekuje (Thankyou in polish)

 

[DDX2k]

The biggest improvement you need to make is that MCAT score. MDs will screen you out, as will most DOs. Hit the books and go for a retake in July or August.

 

[capn jazz]

retake your mcat and apply to more schools.

 

[Panda247]

breakdancer here as well haha.. glad to see some company =) .. anywho, make sure they know its a passion that you have other than academics. and i know at least for me(on a lot of interviews other than med school since I have not got to that point yet), it can really change the conversation of the interview into a better tone. good luck! wish I could say more.

 

[sector9]

I am a senior at Uic, I have a 3.9 gpa, and i am a biological sciences major. I am a polish american (fluent in polish, english, and spanish to some extent), I have been volunteering at a hospital for over a year, and a second hospital for a little over 9 months, in which i volunteer at Guest Services/ER and ER respectively) I have also significant shadowing experiences, both with an ER doctor and family practice physician. I am involved in research on Uic's west side of campus, and i am part of a student Medical association. I also work part time as a pharmacy technician, been doing this for over a year now. I have 6 solid letters of recommendation, and i plan on applying to these schools: Uic (first choice), Loyola, Rush, Chicago Medical School, Siu Carbondale, and University of Chicago. I am applying this summer for the Fall of 2012, and i received a 22 on my MCAT, weakest part of my application by far.

I am a highly motivated individual and don't usually participate in such forums, but i thought any advice could be constructive, and i could improve my resume so why not. Any suggestions as to where i should apply would be great, out of state?, im not sure where i should. Also, the golden question, what are my chances? and what can i do to improve them.
Medical Students replies in the area and anybody with expertise on the subject would be appreciated.
Dziekuje (Thankyou in polish)

You need to retake the MCAT, unfortunately. Your score is 3 points or more below the 10th percentile at any of the schools listed. You would be wasting your money at this point.

What was your score breakdown? What were you getting on practice tests before you took it?