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Do you recommend I apply this cycle? I hope to primarily apply to DO Schools, but maybe to some lower MD schools as well? My academic history is a bit shoddy, so I wanted to get some advice in order to determine if I should another year to solidify my transcript.
Country/State of Residence: United States/Indiana
Major: BA History (almost 90 Credit Hours completed so far)
Cumulative GPA: 3.83
Science GPA: 3.85
MCAT: 507(123/126/127/131)
Clinical Experiences
Hospice Volunteer: 120 Hours
Assisted Living Volunteer: 25 Hours
Shadowing
25 Hours Shadowing 2 MD's
15 Hours Shadowing 1 DO
Non-Clinical Volunteering:
Habitats For Humanity 200 Hours
LOR Goal
1 Pre-Med Advisor
1 Science Professor
1 DO Letter
Employment
Worked as a Game Designer throughout these 3 years as a side thing. This ultimately culminated into me taking an entire break from college to focus on this business. I know two coding languages and gained leadership, management, and entrepreneurial skills. Though, my personal statement will highlight why this career didn't suit my long-term goals and aspirations.
Notable Flaws and Concerns
-I have over 6 W's, only 2 being in medical pre-reqs during my freshman year. I go to a commuter state university, so it's pretty casual to drop classes here since nobody lives on campus.
-I'm still on a 4 year plan to obtain my bachelors degree, however I took two semesters off during the 2019/2020 terms. Since I've been taking summer classes throughout, I can still reach this goal.
-My personal statement mentions the 'gap year' I took and extensively discusses my skills as a game designer in a way that ultimately relates to medicine. I'm also mentioning the self-earned popularity, success, and profit I garnered as a Game Designer (without bragging of course).
-I know I'm lacking in the volunteer work department, but didn't AACOMAS say they're lowering their expectations due to coronavirus?
I really value my time, so If there's a decent chance I can get in this cycle, I'd take that shot rather than biding my time for the next one.
Country/State of Residence: United States/Indiana
Major: BA History (almost 90 Credit Hours completed so far)
Cumulative GPA: 3.83
Science GPA: 3.85
MCAT: 507(123/126/127/131)
Clinical Experiences
Hospice Volunteer: 120 Hours
Assisted Living Volunteer: 25 Hours
Shadowing
25 Hours Shadowing 2 MD's
15 Hours Shadowing 1 DO
Non-Clinical Volunteering:
Habitats For Humanity 200 Hours
LOR Goal
1 Pre-Med Advisor
1 Science Professor
1 DO Letter
Employment
Worked as a Game Designer throughout these 3 years as a side thing. This ultimately culminated into me taking an entire break from college to focus on this business. I know two coding languages and gained leadership, management, and entrepreneurial skills. Though, my personal statement will highlight why this career didn't suit my long-term goals and aspirations.
Notable Flaws and Concerns
-I have over 6 W's, only 2 being in medical pre-reqs during my freshman year. I go to a commuter state university, so it's pretty casual to drop classes here since nobody lives on campus.
-I'm still on a 4 year plan to obtain my bachelors degree, however I took two semesters off during the 2019/2020 terms. Since I've been taking summer classes throughout, I can still reach this goal.
-My personal statement mentions the 'gap year' I took and extensively discusses my skills as a game designer in a way that ultimately relates to medicine. I'm also mentioning the self-earned popularity, success, and profit I garnered as a Game Designer (without bragging of course).
-I know I'm lacking in the volunteer work department, but didn't AACOMAS say they're lowering their expectations due to coronavirus?
I really value my time, so If there's a decent chance I can get in this cycle, I'd take that shot rather than biding my time for the next one.
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