Same question as everyone else, 31M 3.86 cGPA, 3.73 sGPA

[hollistn]

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I'm a 31 year old, non traditional Nevada resident with a psychology degree from UNLV.

31M; 11 VB, 10 PS, 10 BS

3.81 cGPA 3.76 sGPA

ECs: Volunteering through AED for the past 6 months, volunteering as clerical at a free clinic for 9 months, shadowing a dermatologist for 3 months.

The two shining qualities I have is that I have worked full time as a mental health technician at a children's treatment facility for the duration of my college career and I have 5 years of active service in the Navy.

I have letters coming from the administrative head of the facility (Ph.D), the head physician (MD), the physician I've shadowed (DO), a social worker (masters) and my physics and o-chem professors.

In no alphabetical order, these are the schools I have chosen:

AMCAS Schools

• Albany Medical College
  
• Creighton University School of Medicine
  
• Drexel University College of Medicine
  
• Meharry Medical College
  
• Morehouse School of Medicine
  
• Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
  
• SUNY Upstate Medical University
  
• The Commonwealth Medical College
  
• The University of Miami School of Medicine
  
• The University of Oklahoma
  
• University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix
  
• University of Arkansas College of Medicine
  
• University of Louisville School of Medicine
  
• University of Nevada School of Medicine
  
• University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
  
• West Virginia University School of Medicine
  
• Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine

AACOMAS Schools

• Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Bradenton Campus, FL
  
• Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, FL
  
• Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine - Nevada, NV

TMDSAS Schools

• Haven't decided yet if my stats are even high enough to bother

So what do you guys think? Do I get to play doctor or should I work on my burger flipping technique? Thanks in advance.

 

[armybound]

Are you a Nevada resident? Any ties to Texas?

I think your stats are good. There should be a good bit of interest in you given a good personal statement.

Your choice of schools is a little random to me. What made you pick those schools? Stats? Location?

 

[hollistn]

Thanks, I'm told my personal statement is quite strong. I am a Nevada resident with no ties to Texas. My choices came from a mixture of stats, cost and decent reviews from students. With only one state school I had to apply all over and I tried to choose the ones I'd have a decent shot at. I'd love to go to the east coast as that's where all my family is but the schools I didn't choose were either too damn expensive or my stats were not quite up to par.

 

[armybound]

have you thought about going back in the Navy to pay for school?

you could apply to Texas schools since it's relatively cheap. I wouldn't really bank on getting an acceptance, but your stats are good for Texas.

 

[hollistn]

Well I have considered the Navy, there are too many downsides IMO. Not too mention the field I am most interested in is adolescent psychiatry and there isn't too much of a demand for that in the Navy. I guess I will apply to the Texas schools, can't hurt right? Thank you, I appreciate your advice.