Re-Applicant Multiple MCAT Taker, Low Stats, Non-Trad URM

[astjaedi]

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Hello All, I hope you guys are doing well!

Last cycle, I posted a WAMC thread, and since then, I have seen improvement in my application. I would like some help with my school list, if possible!

My application is pending verification, and my school list is at the end of the thread.

Here are my Stats:
- cGPA: 3.23; sGPA: 3.14; grad GPA: 4.00
- MCAT (5x Taker): 491x3 (2020, 2021, 2023) ; 497 (2024); 502 (2025)
- DC/Maryland/VA based

- ECs (Bolded my Most meaningful) 14 Total

• Paid Clinical
  • Cancer Research Associate -> 3861 hrs completed + 2080 hrs Anticipated
  • Clinical Trial Coordinator -> 1600 Hrs
• Shadowing
  • 120 HRS + 50 Anticipated
• Research (Paid + Un Paid)
  • Study Coordinator 1 -> 1000 Hrs
  • Graduate Research Assistant-> 120 Hrs
    • Publication
• Leadership
  • Created Non-Profit Dance Team -> 1500 hrs completed + 250 anticipated
  • Other Leadership Hrs -> 2,362 Hrs
• Other ECs Noted
  • Monthly Volunteer with Free Clinic in Undergrad (right before COVID) 35 Hrs
  • Student Internship in Undergrad where we worked to provide higher education opportunities to underrepresented high school students in the local city 600 HRs

MD School List

• Charles Drew
• Howard
• Meharry (Did not receive secondary last cycle)
• Morehouse
• Thomas J Frist (Belmont)
• Tulane
• Wayne State University
• Michigan State
• Looking to add Rosslin Franklin Chicago, but worried about cutoffs

DO School List

• Michigan State
• Midwestern University (Glendale and Chicago campuses)
• Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk
• Meritus ( New DO School near home)
• NYITCOM
• Ohio University
• PCOM (Philadelphia)
• Rowan-Virtua

Please let me know WAMC in general, and if I could add any more schools, as I feel like my list may be too small. I have a VA residence, but I travel and have lived in DC and MD, so I would love to stay within the area.

Please let me know if you have any additonal questions.

Thank you!

Quote Reply

 

[Mr.Smile12]

What is your state of residence? It's going to make a difference if you answer DC, Virginia, or Maryland. What did you get your grad degree in?

Ohio University likes in-state Ohio applicants a lot. It's not to say you can't get in, but just be aware.

 

[astjaedi]

What is your state of residence? It's going to make a difference if you answer DC, Virginia, or Maryland. What did you get your grad degree in?

Ohio University likes in-state Ohio applicants a lot. It's not to say you can't get in, but just be aware

Thank you for your reply, Mr.Smile!

My state of residence is Virginia. My graduate degree was a Special Master's degree in biomedical sciences.

Understood. Do you have any recommendations for schools that I can consider other than Ohio University?