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So I'm in the process of applying to podiatry schools and I have a few questions. I apologize if some of these have been answered already.
1. My stats are just around the averages I believe: 3.59 overall, 3.28 sci, 24M MCAT => should I be worried about the 'M'?
2. How important are extracurriculars? I'm worried because, well, I haven't really done much. I have around 80 volunteer hours at a cancer institute, member of AMSA (don't know if that counts), and I've shadowed a couple podiatrists (office and OR). I have absolutely no research/leadership experience. Will this serve as a red flag? Also, do I have to specify the number of hours on the app?
3. I took English Comp I&II at a community college while I was a senior in high school (via the dual enrollment program). Now on the application, I have to designate my academic status (freshman, soph,etc) while I took these courses. Should I just check 'freshman' or call them and ask?
4. Lastly, would someone be willing to look over my personal statement after it's complete? I'm currently working on it and should be done within the next week or so. I'd greatly appreciate it.
That's all for now, thanks in advance guys!
1. My stats are just around the averages I believe: 3.59 overall, 3.28 sci, 24M MCAT => should I be worried about the 'M'?
2. How important are extracurriculars? I'm worried because, well, I haven't really done much. I have around 80 volunteer hours at a cancer institute, member of AMSA (don't know if that counts), and I've shadowed a couple podiatrists (office and OR). I have absolutely no research/leadership experience. Will this serve as a red flag? Also, do I have to specify the number of hours on the app?
3. I took English Comp I&II at a community college while I was a senior in high school (via the dual enrollment program). Now on the application, I have to designate my academic status (freshman, soph,etc) while I took these courses. Should I just check 'freshman' or call them and ask?
4. Lastly, would someone be willing to look over my personal statement after it's complete? I'm currently working on it and should be done within the next week or so. I'd greatly appreciate it.
That's all for now, thanks in advance guys!
