please help...chances of dream??

[ShaveBiopsy]

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Hi, I would like some advice on applying to med school, here are my stats:

cgpa: 3.9 science 3.9
mcat 35
+research experience - 0 pubs
+leadership - founded social service organization
i got to a state school in FL

my dream school is columbia P&S...what are my chances?

 

[Rzarecta]

Hi, I would like some advice on applying to med school, here are my stats:

cgpa: 3.9 science 3.9
mcat 35
+research experience - 0 pubs
+leadership - founded social service organization
i got to a state school in FL

my dream school is columbia P&S...what are my chances?

Your stats are competitive. Can't say much about your ECs as the descriptions are quite brief. Why is Columbia your dream school? Is there something specific about the program that you may be able to discuss in secondary essays that may make you stand out?

 

[talbo]

your numbers definitely give you a good shot. how are your clinical experiences? have you visited columbia P&S? why is that your dream school, just curious cause a lot of people say X school is dream school, but later find out that they might've liked another school better. Anyways your numbers looks good. ECs i dont see clinical experience which is kind of crucial. Good luck.

 

[ahsansad]

Your numbers are good is an understatement. They are quite good. Remember though it does matter a bit what kind of classes have you taken and how your course load was during these semesters. Columbia/ Harvard/ Yale medical school entering class's average GPA was 3.7 and MCAT was 33. Be advised that exposure to clinical side is very important and put much emphasis on. So if you get enough of that along with some research experience you will be a bit more prepared. If you really hate research you must find a good reason.

good luck!

 

[aebvd97]

Your stats are fine. HOWEVER...get rid of this dream school nonsense. If you apply intelligently, you will get many interview offers, and I think you need to keep a very open mind. I went into the process thinking I would love one school (ultimately disliked it), and fell in love with another along the way. I think pre-meds who haven't gone through the application process like to get all dreamy with one school, and forget about many others..when in reality most dont' know enough about each of the schools to make an educated decision.