School Recommendations?

[Dr.TurkandJD]

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Hey Guys,

Few months ago I received a BAD first Mcat score of 22R (8/10/4). I took everyone's advice to fill out my AACOMAS, submit it to one school, verify, and retake the MCAT. Yesterday, I received my second score of 26S (10/7/9). Now, that I have a 22R and 26S (or a 29S for those few schools that take best of each section), I am ready to submit my applications.

Are there certain schools would you recommend me to apply? Certain schools I should not even bother with? I am willing to go anywhere, regardless of the geographical region.

More stats: 3.6 uGPA, 3.4sGPA, publications, medical brigades in central america, 4 years research, volunteering, TA, ext. Above average extra-curriculums.

 

[felix2929]

congrats on your improved score! sounds like with your stats you are competitive everywhere so I'd apply where ever you would be happy going and I'd do it now!

 

[MedPR]

Hey Guys,

Few months ago I received a BAD first Mcat score of 22R (8/10/4). I took everyone's advice to fill out my AACOMAS, submit it to one school, verify, and retake the MCAT. Yesterday, I received my second score of 26S (10/7/9). Now, that I have a 22R and 26S (or a 29S for those few schools that take best of each section), I am ready to submit my applications.

Are there certain schools would you recommend me to apply? Certain schools I should not even bother with? I am willing to go anywhere, regardless of the geographical region.

More stats: 3.6 uGPA, 3.4sGPA, publications, medical brigades in central america, 4 years research, volunteering, TA, ext. Above average extra-curriculums.

Contact schools and find out which ones average your scores. Then apply to all schools that don't average them.

 

[felix2929]

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=822285

not sure how accurate that info is but per MedPR's suggestion

 

[Dr.TurkandJD]

Seems like quiet a few schools mix and match. It sucks that I got a 7 on VR the second time, hopefully it will balance out with a 10 on VR i got the first time.

Looking forward to hearing all your feedback on schools I should apply to! I am open to any.

 

[Dr.TurkandJD]

dumb please, need more advice. Don't know where to apply. 😕

Want to do them all, but can't afford that. I know that OUCOM, MSUCOM, OSCOM, PCOM, New Jersey, and the two Western Universities have very BIG regional bias, I know I wont apply to those. Anything else?


Also, is there a difference which Edward Via I should apply to?

Thank you!

 

[DrWily]

dumb please, need more advice. Don't know where to apply. 😕

Want to do them all, but can't afford that. I know that OUCOM, MSUCOM, OSCOM, PCOM, New Jersey, and the two Western Universities have very BIG regional bias, I know I wont apply to those. Anything else?

Does Western-Pomona have a regional bias? I didn't think so? Lebanon maybe, but Pomona?

 

[jinobi]

No regional preference, but there are so many CA residents applying that it screws up the stat representation.

 

[Dr.TurkandJD]

Is there any school you guys recommend not applying to with a 26s (29s cumulative).