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[MrEskr]

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So this cycle I applied to over 30 schools, and I was planning to pay for the application process with a paid internship this summer. Unfortunately the group I was interning with, went broke halfway through and had to let me go. I now have about $1500 saved up, but cannot pay for 36 secondaries, and I need some help maximizing my chances while minimizing my costs.

Full Stats: Giving you all the info so, i can get the best feedback. Thank you.

NY Resident
non-urm
cGPA: 3.68
sGPA: 3.58
MCAT: 29R (PS: 9, VS: 10 BS: 10)
1 year hospital volunteer- 50 hours (oncology)
1 year American Cancer Society Volunteer- 30 hours
30 hours shadowing radiation oncologist
10 hours shadowing Emergency Department Physician
1 year of research
President of 2 clubs (cultural and community service)- on e-boards for last three years
1 year internship with Teach for America
3 semesters of TAing- General Chem, Evolutionary Theory, Cell Biology

School List:


Albany Medical College
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science
Creighton University School of Medicine
Drexel University College of Medicine
Howard University College of Medicine
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin
Meharry Medical College
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Morehouse School of Medicine
New York Medical College
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
State University of New York Upstate Medical Universit
The Commonwealth Medical College
The University of Toledo College of Medicine
University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
University of Vermont College of Medicine
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Eastern Virginia Medical School
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Indiana University School of Medicine
Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center
Stony Brook University School of Medicine
Temple University School of Medicine
Tufts University School of Medicine
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
University of Minnesota Medical School
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Wake Forest School of Medicine of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine


Any input would be helpful, thank you!

 

[gyngyn]

To start: delete the two CA schools (unless you can abide Loma Linda's abstinence policies), and the HBCU's.

 

[jeghaber]

Morehouse and Meharry are historically black (HBCU, as gyngyn mentioned above). Many public schools will have a strong in-state bias (Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana etc); if you're really looking to cut down, I'd combo through and slash state schools that you don't have strong ties to/particular incentive to attend. Other schools get so many applicants, it's difficult to stand out (Jefferson and GWU come to mind). Good luck!

 

[Goro]

Listen to the feedback you've received in the above posts. Keep in mind that you're fine for any DO program and will likely have better luck with them. Your MCAT of 29 is within striking distance of the schools on my list below, but MD schools prefer people with at least a 30 (10/10/10). So, consider NYCOM and Touro-NY since they're in your backyard.

So, I'd prioritize with all NY schools (SUNY Stony Brook impresses me as the most competitive of the SUNY's)

Albany Medical College
New York Medical College
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science
Creighton University School of Medicine
Drexel University College of Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
State University of New York Upstate Medical University
The University of Toledo College of Medicine
University at Buffalo State University of New York School Eastern Virginia Medical School
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Georgetown
Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University
Temple University School of Medicine
Quinnipac
Hofstra???

 

[MrEskr]

To start: delete the two CA schools (unless you can abide Loma Linda's abstinence policies), and the HBCU's.

Yea I knew about the non-debauchery policies haha, but I am involved in a local church and did have a strong rec letter from my pastor for the school. But there's no point to waste $100. Thank you!

 

[MrEskr]

I definitely plan on cutting some of the more competitive schools where id be OOS. My problem with cutting out the HBCs is that after checking the MSAR, these schools do have 10-33% of asian students in their matriculating class (I am south asian). Also looking at their mission statements, my community service club, my internship with TFA and some other activities definitely worked with underserved communities, and I think that would look really great to these colleges. I'm having a lot of difficulty deciding to keep these 3 schools or not, but based on that info what do you think?

 

[MrEskr]

Listen to the feedback you've received in the above posts. Keep in mind that you're fine for any DO program and will likely have better luck with them. Your MCAT of 29 is within striking distance of the schools on my list below, but MD schools prefer people with at least a 30 (10/10/10). So, consider NYCOM and Touro-NY since they're in your backyard.

So, I'd prioritize with all NY schools (SUNY Stony Brook impresses me as the most competitive of the SUNY's)

Albany Medical College
New York Medical College
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science
Creighton University School of Medicine
Drexel University College of Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
State University of New York Upstate Medical University
The University of Toledo College of Medicine
University at Buffalo State University of New York School Eastern Virginia Medical School
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Georgetown
Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University
Temple University School of Medicine
Quinnipac
Hofstra???

This is a great list, thank you for the feedback! I am applying to NYCOM, TOURO, LECOM and PCOM as "safeties." Their application fees weren't so bad. I didn't apply to Quinnipiac because of the cost ($75,000) and I talked to some Hofstra administration people, and they said their average MCAT was a 33 which definitely deterred me from applying.

 

[OMGMike]

This is a great list, thank you for the feedback! I am applying to NYCOM, TOURO, LECOM and PCOM as "safeties." Their application fees weren't so bad. I didn't apply to Quinnipiac because of the cost ($75,000) and I talked to some Hofstra administration people, and they said their average MCAT was a 33 which definitely deterred me from applying.

Quinnipiac's website says their med school is $49650. The total cost of attendance is $75000. Just letting you know so you don't remove it for the wrong reasons 🙂

Best of luck!

 

[MrEskr]

Appreciate you looking out for me! The 75000+ a year and the high cost of living in Connecticut is definitely gonna keep me from applying unfortunately.

 

[MDread]

You can't consider the 75k a year and a "high cost of living" separately because its already factored in just fyi. Many private/oos schools are at this level of cost of attendance. Ex: Georgetown Cost of attendance is 80k

 

[gyngyn]

I definitely plan on cutting some of the more competitive schools where id be OOS. My problem with cutting out the HBCs is that after checking the MSAR, these schools do have 10-33% of asian students in their matriculating class (I am south asian). Also looking at their mission statements, my community service club, my internship with TFA and some other activities definitely worked with underserved communities, and I think that would look really great to these colleges. I'm having a lot of difficulty deciding to keep these 3 schools or not, but based on that info what do you think?

TFA is good. Whether that will translate into a validated commitment is in the eye of the beholder. Tell us if you get an interview!

 

[Lucky Louie]

Did you investigate the mission statements of each of these schools? Quinnipiac's, for instance, is designed specifically for URM's.

 

[MDread]

Did you investigate the mission statements of each of these schools? Quinnipiac's, for instance, is designed specifically for URM's.

Actually only 9 out of 60 students in the incoming class are considered URM. The mission statement is not designed specifically for URMs but rather for those who demonstrate an interest in primary care.

 

[MrEskr]

Did you investigate the mission statements of each of these schools? Quinnipiac's, for instance, is designed specifically for URM's.

Yea, i've definitely been perusing through them, as I try to figure out where i'd fit in best. I dont think I am considered a URM as a south asian though.

 

[MrEskr]

You can't consider the 75k a year and a "high cost of living" separately because its already factored in just fyi. Many private/oos schools are at this level of cost of attendance. Ex: Georgetown Cost of attendance is 80k

Definitely true, medical school will put me in debt no matter what. But if i am lucky enough to actually have multiple acceptances, price will probably be the major factor.

 

[MrEskr]

TFA is good. Whether that will translate into a validated commitment is in the eye of the beholder. Tell us if you get an interview!

Will definitely keep you updated...thanks for the help!