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I'm trying my hand at applying to the MD schools in Texas, since I am a resident. I really like UTMB and UT San Antonio. I'm hoping I have a chance, so here goes...
I know that my MCAT in particular could be better (8P/11V/8B/Q)--I was scoring 32-35 on practice tests. I did not have the money for prep materials, a prep course, or anything else. I got all of my stuff from used book stores, so it was all 2 years or older. It was the best I could do and I can't afford to retake at the moment. I'm applying osteopathic outside Texas, since I do know that realistically my numbers aren't impressive. Those are my weaknesses.
My strengths: 19 years old, came out of poverty/abuse (on my own at 16), interesting personal statement about how I got here. My application is nearly to the verification process, so I'm not applying late, but not as early as I wanted (transcript issues). My EC's are not bad, and are as follows--
1000+ hrs as a Biology Laboratory Technician
80 hrs Volunteering in Emergency Room
50 Hrs as a Red Cross Disaster Team Member
300 hrs volunteering at a public observatory
100+ hrs volunteering with a biology summer science camp for kids
Currently shadowing a Family Practice D.O. (Will end up with ~30 hrs)
8 hours surgical observation
President of the APSU Students for Barack Obama Organization
Member of the Pre-medical Association
Graduate of the Western College of Auctioneering
Owner of Cooper Auctioneers
Currently volunteering at a child advocacy center
Pianist
Worked all throughout college (20+ hrs/week)
(Edit) I also have good LORS: genetics professor, laboratory supervisor, ecology professor, and philosophy professor.
I know that my MCAT in particular could be better (8P/11V/8B/Q)--I was scoring 32-35 on practice tests. I did not have the money for prep materials, a prep course, or anything else. I got all of my stuff from used book stores, so it was all 2 years or older. It was the best I could do and I can't afford to retake at the moment. I'm applying osteopathic outside Texas, since I do know that realistically my numbers aren't impressive. Those are my weaknesses.
My strengths: 19 years old, came out of poverty/abuse (on my own at 16), interesting personal statement about how I got here. My application is nearly to the verification process, so I'm not applying late, but not as early as I wanted (transcript issues). My EC's are not bad, and are as follows--
1000+ hrs as a Biology Laboratory Technician
80 hrs Volunteering in Emergency Room
50 Hrs as a Red Cross Disaster Team Member
300 hrs volunteering at a public observatory
100+ hrs volunteering with a biology summer science camp for kids
Currently shadowing a Family Practice D.O. (Will end up with ~30 hrs)
8 hours surgical observation
President of the APSU Students for Barack Obama Organization
Member of the Pre-medical Association
Graduate of the Western College of Auctioneering
Owner of Cooper Auctioneers
Currently volunteering at a child advocacy center
Pianist
Worked all throughout college (20+ hrs/week)
(Edit) I also have good LORS: genetics professor, laboratory supervisor, ecology professor, and philosophy professor.
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