I graduated with a BS in Mechanical Engineering from a reputable university in 2010 with a cGPA of 3.14 and sGPA of 3.39. Currently I am working at a big automotive company as a project engineer. I started working here in my sophomore here and was hired full time after my graduation. Since then I have been promoted once.
After experiencing how monotonous the life can be as an engineer I have decided to finally pursue my childhood dream of being a doctor.
So here is my plan. Please give me your honest feedback if I am on the right path. I will be applying for the 2013 application cycle.
1) Increase cGPA to 3.2 and sGPA to 3.4 before April 2013. Due to work schedule I am only restricted to evening classes.
2) Take MCAT I did some practice tests and scored a mean score of 35.
3) I was a member of some international clubs during my undergraduate years. Currently I am a member of a religious society in my area.
4) I have been tutoring on and off since my sophomore year (high school / college students).
5) I have volunteered through work to tutor underprivileged kids (6 month initiative).
6) Currently volunteering / shadowing at a private clinic. The physician is an Otolaryngologist. (will have 80-90hrs by April 2013).If possible I will try to volunteer at an ER.
7) I have been sponsoring a child financially and educationally in a third world country through a charitable organization. Always wanted to do this, at least some good came out of my job.
8) I have some experience interacting/ taking care of cancer patients through a job I had during my sophomore year. Made some really good friends there.
9) I have some excellent leadership experience through my work.
10) Work on improving my writing skills.
What do you guys think, do I have a shot!! I am an IL resident.
After experiencing how monotonous the life can be as an engineer I have decided to finally pursue my childhood dream of being a doctor.
So here is my plan. Please give me your honest feedback if I am on the right path. I will be applying for the 2013 application cycle.
1) Increase cGPA to 3.2 and sGPA to 3.4 before April 2013. Due to work schedule I am only restricted to evening classes.
2) Take MCAT I did some practice tests and scored a mean score of 35.
3) I was a member of some international clubs during my undergraduate years. Currently I am a member of a religious society in my area.
4) I have been tutoring on and off since my sophomore year (high school / college students).
5) I have volunteered through work to tutor underprivileged kids (6 month initiative).
6) Currently volunteering / shadowing at a private clinic. The physician is an Otolaryngologist. (will have 80-90hrs by April 2013).If possible I will try to volunteer at an ER.
7) I have been sponsoring a child financially and educationally in a third world country through a charitable organization. Always wanted to do this, at least some good came out of my job.
8) I have some experience interacting/ taking care of cancer patients through a job I had during my sophomore year. Made some really good friends there.
9) I have some excellent leadership experience through my work.
10) Work on improving my writing skills.
What do you guys think, do I have a shot!! I am an IL resident.
