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justinsuddy2012

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Hello,
I was just hoping to get everyone's opinion on my chances for admission. I am applying to both MD and DO schools. I am currently in my first year of MPH and will apply for 2018 admission. I don't have an MCAT score yet, but I will in 2 months! Any tips or suggestions are appreciated!

BS in Microbiology with Honors
cGPA= 3.4
sGPA= 3.2

MPH (will graduate in 2018)
current GPA= 4.0

First generation college student
4 years of research with 2 publications
Member of 4 extracurricular organizations
1 Officer position
Student Government Association Senator for 1 year
Student Representative for MPH policy committee
Mentor for 2 years teaching freshmen honors students
Study abroad - Healthcare sociology classes and clinical shadowing (10hours) in South Africa
Global Brigades Mission to Panama and Honduras (40hours of medical experience per trip = 80hours total)
Shadowing (50hours)
Medical volunteering (36hours)
 
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Reapplicant

I don't have an MCAT score yet, but I will in 2 months!

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Don't be embarrassed, we could even help with strategies on retaking it. It also helps us give you a better picture of your chances