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Hey everyone! I applied for the 2018-2019 cycle, but I am currently on a few waitlists, I have received a few pre-II rejections, and I am waiting for a response from some post II schools. So I am prepping for the next cycle just in case.
Stats/Residency:
I have a 3.65 BCPM GPA and a 3.7 cumulative (LM 66).
MCAT 507 - CP 124 / CARS 128 / BB 127 / PS 128
I am Washington state resident. ORM. Going on my second gap year.
My school list:
Rejected Pre II
Case Western/Cleveland Clinic program - applied because I have professional connections here. Probably won't apply again.
George Washington
Virginia Tech
Standford - Do not intend on applying again
UCLA - Do not intend on applying again
Pre II Holds:
NYMC
California University of Science & Med
Nothing Yet Post II:
Albany
Drexel
WSU ESFCOM
Deferral Post II:
Arizona Tucson
UWSOM - Seattle
Waitlisted:
USF SELECT Program
Larner UVM
Extracurriculars:
60 hours continuous volunteering at nursing unit focused on catering to patients *this had not started when I submitted my app, I simply mentioned my goal to start. I plan to continue volunteering here.
2.5 years+ of paid and unpaid research lab work in two different labs. Currently employed as a research technician. I have this job next cycle if I want it. Several poster presentations at conferences, one publication, and actively working towards more publications and presentations.
Awarded 10+ scholarships/awards related to my research and academic achievement.
100 hours of clinical shadowing. Ranges from community clinic based family practitioners to pediatric dermatologists at private institutions.
50 hours participating in activities with my pre-med society.
400 hours spanning over several years volunteering at an animal shelter.
1000+ hours horseback riding.
4000 hours non-clinic paid employment (retail/fast food).
Personal Statement:
I talk about how I overcame the loss of an immediate family member and my experiences with having a chronic illness that significantly impacted my health as a child. I focus on the lessons I have learned (such as making time for self care and confiding in my support group) and the empathy I have gained for others in similar situations. I also talk about my roles as both a team member and a leader in my current job position.
Activities that I plan to add to my app:
1. Volunteering to sort medical supplies
2. Volunteering at a needle exchange
3. Poster presentations at 2 prestigious conferences and 1 local event.
What I plan to add to my PS:
How applying as a reapplicant has afforded me the opportunity to more deeply pursue local volunteer opportunities and my research interests. I have gotten to connect with my local community extensively over the past few months and have a greater appreciation for the diversity it contains.
I also want to highlight how reapplying has increased my determination to attend medical school and ultimately work in a field dedicated to educating and serving others.
Other changes:
Once I get rejected from post II schools I will ask admissions for interview feedback.
Currently taking a physics II course (top choice didn't require it, but most others do), on track to get a good GPA.
I plan to add a few DO schools to my above application list and the following MD schools:
Virginia Commonwealth
Tulane
*I completed a primary for both of these this cycle but no secondary. Am I considered a reapplicant at these schools, and will reapplying in this situation negatively impact me?
Perhaps retake my MCAT? I am not confident I could score much better. Hoping a good grade in the physics course would balance this out. And finding time to study would be difficult with my full-time job + volunteering commitments. I received 7 II, so I don't think this is holding me back too much.
Last thing - I don't have any new people I could get good letters of recs from. I'm hoping one of the new volunteering opportunities I'm considering will help with that.
Thank you all who take the time to review my situation! Much appreciated!!! Sorry if this seems like I am worrying prematurely, but I figure it's best to plan for the worst.
Stats/Residency:
I have a 3.65 BCPM GPA and a 3.7 cumulative (LM 66).
MCAT 507 - CP 124 / CARS 128 / BB 127 / PS 128
I am Washington state resident. ORM. Going on my second gap year.
My school list:
Rejected Pre II
Case Western/Cleveland Clinic program - applied because I have professional connections here. Probably won't apply again.
George Washington
Virginia Tech
Standford - Do not intend on applying again
UCLA - Do not intend on applying again
Pre II Holds:
NYMC
California University of Science & Med
Nothing Yet Post II:
Albany
Drexel
WSU ESFCOM
Deferral Post II:
Arizona Tucson
UWSOM - Seattle
Waitlisted:
USF SELECT Program
Larner UVM
Extracurriculars:
60 hours continuous volunteering at nursing unit focused on catering to patients *this had not started when I submitted my app, I simply mentioned my goal to start. I plan to continue volunteering here.
2.5 years+ of paid and unpaid research lab work in two different labs. Currently employed as a research technician. I have this job next cycle if I want it. Several poster presentations at conferences, one publication, and actively working towards more publications and presentations.
Awarded 10+ scholarships/awards related to my research and academic achievement.
100 hours of clinical shadowing. Ranges from community clinic based family practitioners to pediatric dermatologists at private institutions.
50 hours participating in activities with my pre-med society.
400 hours spanning over several years volunteering at an animal shelter.
1000+ hours horseback riding.
4000 hours non-clinic paid employment (retail/fast food).
Personal Statement:
I talk about how I overcame the loss of an immediate family member and my experiences with having a chronic illness that significantly impacted my health as a child. I focus on the lessons I have learned (such as making time for self care and confiding in my support group) and the empathy I have gained for others in similar situations. I also talk about my roles as both a team member and a leader in my current job position.
Activities that I plan to add to my app:
1. Volunteering to sort medical supplies
2. Volunteering at a needle exchange
3. Poster presentations at 2 prestigious conferences and 1 local event.
What I plan to add to my PS:
How applying as a reapplicant has afforded me the opportunity to more deeply pursue local volunteer opportunities and my research interests. I have gotten to connect with my local community extensively over the past few months and have a greater appreciation for the diversity it contains.
I also want to highlight how reapplying has increased my determination to attend medical school and ultimately work in a field dedicated to educating and serving others.
Other changes:
Once I get rejected from post II schools I will ask admissions for interview feedback.
Currently taking a physics II course (top choice didn't require it, but most others do), on track to get a good GPA.
I plan to add a few DO schools to my above application list and the following MD schools:
Virginia Commonwealth
Tulane
*I completed a primary for both of these this cycle but no secondary. Am I considered a reapplicant at these schools, and will reapplying in this situation negatively impact me?
Perhaps retake my MCAT? I am not confident I could score much better. Hoping a good grade in the physics course would balance this out. And finding time to study would be difficult with my full-time job + volunteering commitments. I received 7 II, so I don't think this is holding me back too much.
Last thing - I don't have any new people I could get good letters of recs from. I'm hoping one of the new volunteering opportunities I'm considering will help with that.
Thank you all who take the time to review my situation! Much appreciated!!! Sorry if this seems like I am worrying prematurely, but I figure it's best to plan for the worst.
