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School list suggestions

Started by Finn207
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Hello All!

Getting ready to apply in the upcoming cycle and was hoping to get some help building a school list. I am predominantly interested in D.O. schools.
-Assuming grades stay where they are, will graduate with 3.7cgpa/3.5sgpa
-MCAT: 505
-Shadowing: ~50 hours family practice D.O.
-Clinical experience: 150 hours LNA training/employment at long-term care facility
-Research: 140 hours animal research - focused on thalamic function, no publications
-Volunteering: BBBS- 75 hours
General chemistry tutor- 50 hours
Free community health clinic- will have about 100 hours by application submission
Some other misc. volunteering hours/experiences
-Employment: YMCA- Swim instructor/lifeguard ~20 hours/week
Maine resident- especially interested in UNECOM

Thank you for your help!