*^~*~^* The Official 2006-2007 "What Are My Chances/Where to Apply" Thread *^~*~^* part 01

[beaverfetus]

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lizt: 100 hours of clinical and you think you have too little? you do realize your trying to get into medical school not get a commercial pilot licence right? sounds like research is your thing anyway.

dont get a 30: that would limit your options, with your ECs and gpa, you could go anywhere with a good score.

 

[inside_edition]

I've been reading sdn for a while now but this is my first post. What are the chances of getting into medschool in this cycle?

stats/background info: I'm majoring in biology at the university of michigan-ann arbor and finishing undergrad in three years. right now my gpa is a 3.39 and my science gpa is 3.32 (if AMCAS doesn't count undergrad research under BCPM then it's a 3.2 . my transcript only says university course-undergrad research, however I researched in a biomedical field but it doesn't say on the transcripts). I have two semesters worth of research (research results and paper is not published, but I still wrote a paper on it) and two semesters of volunteering. ( a semester at michigan is 4 months).

I'm taking the MCATs this august, btw.

Basically, my Q is..what are my chances at schools in the midwest and the eastern states? Of course this depends on my mcat score. MSAR isn't really that helpful because it shows the stats for accepted(as opposed to matriculated) students and has no stats on the ranges of the total mcat score or the ranges of the gpa's.

thanks and any input is appreciated.

by three years i mean that i'm about to enter my last year (started college summer of 2004) and i still have a chance of improving my gpa. btw, for the premed requirements, i have:

AP calc
AP bio
calc II: A-
physics I/lab: A+/B
physics II/lab: A-/C+
orgo I/lab: B+/B+
orgoII/lab: B-/B
eng: B+
genchem: took the placement test and went straight to orgo
physical chem: P (took it pass/fail)
I'm a bio major and my grades are:
genetics: B-
ecology: C (i don't know how this happened)
evolution: B+
biochem: B-
animal physiology: A

so for the typical premed requirements i have a pretty good gpa but not in the overall bcpm.

 

[durfen]

Where else should I apply? Basically put top schools there that I'll go to if accepted, but need good backup schools. Stanford MSTP first.

http://www.mdapplicants.com/viewprofile.php?id=6050

 

[kevster2001]

Where else should I apply? Basically put top schools there that I'll go to if accepted, but need good backup schools. Stanford MSTP first.

http://www.mdapplicants.com/viewprofile.php?id=6050

Wow that is a lot of research! What exactly is image processing?

 

[tragicallyhip'n]

Alright, everyone seems to be getting pretty decent advice here, as I'm getting none from my pre-med office at school. So here goes...3.4 overall and science, 26Q mcat, 4 year D1 athlete and 2 year captain, 100 hours of shadowing experience, 1 year as an ER nurse's aid, 1 year as a pharmacy tech, 2 service trips abroad, light research for 2 years in ornithology lab, NY resident. So far applying to suny buffalo, suny upstate, roslin franklin, drexel and then I'm pretty lost after that. I know that my chances are not good at all as both GPA and mcat are well below average. Any recomendations for other schools to apply to or optimistic comments much appreciated. Thanks so much...

 

[Robizzle]

Alright, everyone seems to be getting pretty decent advice here, as I'm getting none from my pre-med office at school. So here goes...3.4 overall and science, 26Q mcat, 4 year D1 athlete and 2 year captain, 100 hours of shadowing experience, 1 year as an ER nurse's aid, 1 year as a pharmacy tech, 2 service trips abroad, light research for 2 years in ornithology lab, NY resident. So far applying to suny buffalo, suny upstate, roslin franklin, drexel and then I'm pretty lost after that. I know that my chances are not good at all as both GPA and mcat are well below average. Any recomendations for other schools to apply to or optimistic comments much appreciated. Thanks so much...

suny downstate, new york medical college, temple, jefferson, tulane, rush, msu

the MCAT's a little low but you have really good EC's. have you considered retaking? with an MCAT ~30 you'd be real competitive at a lot more schools

 

[ParvatiP]

Molly Malone eh?

don't they call that statue the tart with the cart?

anywho, my info:
white guy
State o residence: maryland (right smack on top of dc)
university: vandy

GPA: 3.64*
BCPM: Some 3.6ish type thing
*note: got a 2.9 first semester frosh year, a 3.1 second semester, and since then i've been hovering between a 3.85 and 3.9

MCATS:
38-O (cant write under pressure)
bio: 12
verb: 14
phys:12

EC:
-started big ole website thingy freshman year, which lasted untill now. I used to work about 8-10 hours a week on it

-worked in endocrinology lab in a paid internship 8-10 hours a week since sophmore year. I'm getting co-authorship on a paper in fall. I'm in a program this summer with medstudents, continuing my research.
(my PI is writing a rec and he's on vandy faculty)

-did a really small comitment community service club called FIMRC 2 hours a weekish for 2 years.

My worries:
-My list is too long (22)
-My list only includes a few less competitive picks: g-town, george washington university and u of maryland (instate). Otherwise populated by top tier schools.
-An "o" on the writing section? bah!
-overall gpa tooo lowww
-ec's not as steller as most

anywho my doctor father has billed me as a top tier applicant. problem is... what does he know? tell me what you think.

Your MCAT is very good and your GPA is fairly good. Your ECs are kind of weak--have you done any shadowing? You should have some clinical experience and it will hurt you if you don't. I would definitely add some more backup schools, maybe some state schools that accept OOS (UVa, Penn State, etc.) 22 schools isn't too bad, just make sure they aren't overwhelmingly reach, you want a decent spread. And your O on the writing sample really won't matter. You are a competitive applicant, but less so for the top 20 schools.

 

[ParvatiP]

Hi!

-white female
-bio major (possibly chem or english minor, any opinions?)
-will be a junior in honors program at a state university
-4.0 gpa, all med school pre-reqs done, MCATS to be taken in 2007
-2 semesters research in chem lab
-will be in bio lab, plan to stay there until i graduate and write thesis
-EMT certification (i'm having a hard time finding a place to volunteer)
- ~40 hrs shadowing ob-gyn so far
- ~60 hrs volunteering at a rehab center
- ~30 hrs helping foriegn students learn english (will be about 60-80 hrs)
-if i can't find an EMT job at school i plan to volunteer at a hospital a few hours every week next year

Questions:
I don't think I've gained enough clinical experience or volunteering. What does everyone else think? (because i still have time to improve if needed)
My school is huge, and I don't know professors besides those in my lab, will this greatly hurt me for LOR?
Where do you think I might be competitive if I get a 30 on the MCATS?
I probably wont ever have a job in college, is it better to get a job or volunteer more if I can do either?
I took AP bio, got a 5, but retook the 2 classes b/c of bad advice, it shows on my transcript as a "repeat." Is there a way to explain this on my app.?
(just a paranoid thought...)

THANKS SO MUCH!

Your stats look great! You are definitely a competitive applicant and should have a good chance at some top schools. It won't hurt you to gain more clinical experience, so if you have the time, why not? Lack of a job won't hurt as long as you've filled your time with other activities. You should pretty much focus on doing well on the MCATs at this point and keeping your GPA up. Good luck!

 

[deleted103644]

Hey Everybody,
I'm missing 1 term's worth of biology lab... but I have over 2 years of biology/biochemistry research experience. Is that something that med schools might cut me some slack on, or do I need to take a term at some continuing education school somewhere? I didn't make a note of it on my AMCAS, so I hope it doesn't disqualify me outright for any schools. Also, I completed a prereq for one program (that I almost certainly won't get into) in high school, but it was an above-AP level class offered by my h.s. - not a c.c., so didn't get the credit transferred to college (1 yr course was diff. eq.+ multivariable calc - my h.s. was a hardcore math/science place).
Plus, just realized I was an idiot for not getting transcripts before starting AMCAS... transcripts should have been in last week, but still aren't getting processed. Do schools send out secondaries before your transcripts are processed? Columbia does apparently (they e-mailed me), but I haven't received any confirmation from any of my other schools (I applied to every top tier east coast school + every school in NY, PA or MA - from what I hear none of them screen primaries). When should I worry? Which schools are already sending out secondaries?
Thanks.

 

[natusss]

So, what do you guys think are my chances? any recomendations as to where to apply?

Overall GPA 3.9
Science GPA 3.82
MCAT: havent taken it yet, but I expect to score around 30 (hopefully above that).
Female, 19 years old.
I guess I'm an ESL student, being that I moved to this country 5 years ago.
Volunteering at the ER for about a month now
A year of research
Volunteering at school's mentoring program, tutoring, teaching math, lab tech.

Thanks

PS: sorry if my info seems all random, I am really tired 😛

 

[kevster2001]

So, what do you guys think are my chances? any recomendations as to where to apply?

Overall GPA 3.9
Science GPA 3.82
MCAT: havent taken it yet, but I expect to score around 30 (hopefully above that).
Female, 19 years old.
I guess I'm an ESL student, being that I moved to this country 5 years ago.
Volunteering at the ER for about a month now
A year of research
Volunteering at school's mentoring program, tutoring, teaching math, lab tech.

Thanks

PS: sorry if my info seems all random, I am really tired 😛

That GPA is really good but your age will work against you. I think you should look into doing somethings outside of academics to show that you're not a childgenius/bookworm and you've seen more of what's out there. Look into some kind of overseas program for a summer.

gl on your mcats. but if you haven't taken them at this point im guessing you're applyng next year?

 

[natusss]

That GPA is really good but your age will work against you. I think you should look into doing somethings outside of academics to show that you're not a childgenius/bookworm and you've seen more of what's out there. Look into some kind of overseas program for a summer.

gl on your mcats. but if you haven't taken them at this point im guessing you're applyng next year?

I am applying this year, I am taking them this august.
Do you think if I include how I work 20-30 hours while going to school might change the way they see my age?
Also, by the time they get my MCAT scores, I will be 20.

 

[Sol Rosenberg]

Wow, I did not know that. Where'd you hear that, Jota?

Ehhh, now that you mention it, I think I may have read between too many lines because of my specific situation and some wishful thinking:

1. TMDSAS only gives acceptance stats for overall GPA, but I realize that the AAMC (i.e. MSAR) only gives stats for overall GPA also.

2. TMDSAS doesn't calculate a BCPM GPA. For most people, their TMDSAS "Science GPA" = BCPM GPA, but for me, my TMDSAS Science GPA < Overall GPA < BCPM GPA

So, upon further thought, I was probably wrong about that.....

 

[Dr.Acula]

Ehhh, now that you mention it, I think I may have read between too many lines because of my specific situation and some wishful thinking:

1. TMDSAS only gives acceptance stats for overall GPA, but I realize that the AAMC (i.e. MSAR) only gives stats for overall GPA also.

2. TMDSAS doesn't calculate a BCPM GPA. For most people, their TMDSAS "Science GPA" = BCPM GPA, but for me, my TMDSAS Science GPA < Overall GPA < BCPM GPA

So, upon further thought, I was probably wrong about that.....

Wait, wrong about what? About texas schools focusing on GPA/MCAT or wrong about them focusing on OVERALL gpa as opposed to science?

 

[ParvatiP]

I am applying this year, I am taking them this august.
Do you think if I include how I work 20-30 hours while going to school might change the way they see my age?
Also, by the time they get my MCAT scores, I will be 20.

I don't think your age will hurt you as long as you are able to indicate your maturity, either in your interviews or in your PS. You're only 1 year ahead so it's not really a big deal. The only detriment to your app is that you'll be applying late due to the MCAT so make sure you get everything else into your schools before then. I would apply to a few reach schools where you will have a decent shot if you do well on the MCAT and mostly mid tier, plus a few low tier. Good luck!

 

[durfen]

Where else should I apply? Basically put top schools there that I'll go to if accepted, but need good backup schools. Stanford MSTP first.

http://www.mdapplicants.com/viewprofile.php?id=6050

Any ideas re: my prev post guys?

 

[jsong812]

Can I have your guys honest opinions? After using my outdated MSAR, which I acquired from my advisor, I thought I had a reasonable chance, albeit reach, of getting into Columbia. But after hearing about the updated Columbia GPA and MCAT numbers, I feel that nothing short of a miracle will get me in. Now, I'm having a real hard time in deciding to submit because while I did finish all the necessary written work, I am also short on cash. Any advice would be deeply appreciated. Thanks.

 

[halekulani]

Hi!

-white female
-bio major (possibly chem or english minor, any opinions?)
-will be a junior in honors program at a state university
-4.0 gpa, all med school pre-reqs done, MCATS to be taken in 2007
-2 semesters research in chem lab
-will be in bio lab, plan to stay there until i graduate and write thesis
-EMT certification (i'm having a hard time finding a place to volunteer)
- ~40 hrs shadowing ob-gyn so far
- ~60 hrs volunteering at a rehab center
- ~30 hrs helping foriegn students learn english (will be about 60-80 hrs)
-if i can't find an EMT job at school i plan to volunteer at a hospital a few hours every week next year

Questions:
I don't think I've gained enough clinical experience or volunteering. What does everyone else think? (because i still have time to improve if needed)
My school is huge, and I don't know professors besides those in my lab, will this greatly hurt me for LOR?
Where do you think I might be competitive if I get a 30 on the MCATS?
I probably wont ever have a job in college, is it better to get a job or volunteer more if I can do either?
I took AP bio, got a 5, but retook the 2 classes b/c of bad advice, it shows on my transcript as a "repeat." Is there a way to explain this on my app.?
(just a paranoid thought...)

THANKS SO MUCH!

if you want more clinical experience, you should apply for internships at hospitals. fellows need research assitants and working there would definitely be good.

 

[MDdream]

State of residence: out-of-state (Canada!!)

GPA: 3.5
BCPM: 3.33
MCAT: taking it soon
non-trad: Optometrist (O.D.)

Applying: since im out of state, im applying everywhere. My list is 45 schools (the ones that accept Canadians/Internationals)

ECs:
-shadowed w/ob-gyn & cardiologist
-some research in chemistry lab in undergrad days
-few hours of community work

My worries:
-international
-low GPA
-minimal EC's


What are my chances?

 

[Returnednds]

Alright, I posted this on my own thread before but I need more specifics.
First MCAT: 28
2nd MCAT: 37
GPA: 3.8 (3.5 from a 4-yr, 4.0 from community college where all my pre-reqs were completed, I'm afraid schools will consider only the 3.5 and totally disregard the community college grades)
No research except for some lab work as a full-time chemist.
a couple of MD shadowing, a couple of hospital volunteering

I applied close to 40 schools. Due to my GPA & lack of research, I only feel safe with about 10 schools on the list (Drexel, Wake Forest, Cincinnati, MC Wisconsin, Creighton, etc.). I'm thinking of adding 4 or 5 more, like NYMC, VCU, Albany, etc.

What schools should I add to my list?

 

[Dr.Acula]

Alright, I posted this on my own thread before but I need more specifics.
First MCAT: 28
2nd MCAT: 37
GPA: 3.8 (3.5 from a 4-yr, 4.0 from community college where all my pre-reqs were completed, I'm afraid schools will consider only the 3.5 and totally disregard the community college grades)
No research except for some lab work as a full-time chemist.
a couple of MD shadowing, a couple of hospital volunteering

I applied close to 40 schools. Due to my GPA & lack of research, I only feel safe with about 10 schools on the list (Drexel, Wake Forest, Cincinnati, MC Wisconsin, Creighton, etc.). I'm thinking of adding 4 or 5 more, like NYMC, VCU, Albany, etc.

What schools should I add to my list?

Dude, give yourself some more credit! A 3.5 is nothing to fret about and that 37 MCAT is awesome. IMO you have nothing to worry about. The research is only really important at schools that are research skewed, the others probably won't care too much. Im sure you'll get in this cycle.

 

[Returnednds]

thanks for the advice. It's just that looking at my list after submitting, I realized 2/3 of my list composed of upper & middle schools. I consider middle to be schools like case western, Tufts, Penn state, and ohio state. Only a third were schools like drexel & St. Louis. Since I have only a slim shot at the middle & upper, I figured I should stay safe and add some more lower ones to my list.

 

[ParvatiP]

Can I have your guys honest opinions? After using my outdated MSAR, which I acquired from my advisor, I thought I had a reasonable chance, albeit reach, of getting into Columbia. But after hearing about the updated Columbia GPA and MCAT numbers, I feel that nothing short of a miracle will get me in. Now, I'm having a real hard time in deciding to submit because while I did finish all the necessary written work, I am also short on cash. Any advice would be deeply appreciated. Thanks.

I think you have a decent shot at Columbia. Yes, it's a reach but your stats and ECs are good enough so that you are competitive there. If you're on the fence (if it's not one of your top choices), then I guess you could drop it. But I think you have a shot!

 

[ParvatiP]

Any ideas re: my prev post guys?

Apply to all your state schools. Then I might recommend applying to lower tier state schools that accept OOS applicants. I can't really make any specific recommendations because I don't know what locations you're interested. But check out the MSAR.

 

[MDdream]

State of residence: out-of-state (Canada!!)

GPA: 3.5
BCPM: 3.33
MCAT: taking it soon
non-trad: Optometrist (O.D.)

Applying: since im out of state, im applying everywhere. My list is 45 schools (the ones that accept Canadians/Internationals)

ECs:
-shadowed w/ob-gyn & cardiologist
-some research in chemistry lab in undergrad days
-few hours of community work

My worries:
-international
-low GPA
-minimal EC's


What are my chances?

anyone? 😳

 

[DrHusky]

Alright, I posted this on my own thread before but I need more specifics.
First MCAT: 28
2nd MCAT: 37
GPA: 3.8 (3.5 from a 4-yr, 4.0 from community college where all my pre-reqs were completed, I'm afraid schools will consider only the 3.5 and totally disregard the community college grades)
No research except for some lab work as a full-time chemist.
a couple of MD shadowing, a couple of hospital volunteering

I applied close to 40 schools. Due to my GPA & lack of research, I only feel safe with about 10 schools on the list (Drexel, Wake Forest, Cincinnati, MC Wisconsin, Creighton, etc.). I'm thinking of adding 4 or 5 more, like NYMC, VCU, Albany, etc.

What schools should I add to my list?

I would say 'don't sell yourself short.' There are only 162 med schools, just apply to the remainder of them (that is only a few more). At $30 a pop, it is a small price to pay for the opportunity to possibly interview at schools across the nation, and in the Carribean (ones you and your family have probably never heard of prior to your application process)...you could really culture yourself, plus, you could talk about this culture when you go to yet more interviews. 😀

On a more serious note, I would recommend leaving what you have and not adding buffer schools that you wouldn't possibly attend. Do you honestly see yourself pursuing those 40 schools through secondaries and possibly interviews. If you are not willing to go the distance with the school, don't waste your money...you could instead send it to me and I could use it to buy the booze I am going to need when my safety schools start rejecting me in mid-July. 😀

 

[bioboy2007]

anyone? 😳

Your chances also depend on your MCAT. If you have scores, please list them.

Also, are you already an optometrist? If so, you can totally use that to really expand on your opportunities working with others and possibly clinic-related experience.

 

[DanZeccola]

So Question for the General Public.


How much does GPA matter? My GPA undergrad was poor (3.2) but my MCATs will by High (35+). How confident should I be? Should I apply to the top tier schools I'm interested in or should I temper my enthusiasm? How much does this the GPA get balanced out by MCAT and activities?

 

[durfen]

Apply to all your state schools. Then I might recommend applying to lower tier state schools that accept OOS applicants. I can't really make any specific recommendations because I don't know what locations you're interested. But check out the MSAR.

There are lower tier state schools in Cali? 😀

 

[ParvatiP]

There are lower tier state schools in Cali? 😀

Haha, no I meant apply to lower tier state schools in other states that usually accept a lot of OOS.

 

[Wildstang]

mm, only applying to 6 schools. What do you think? MDAPP link in sig.
Posting comment on MDAPP would be best.

 

[SpinEcho13]

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[DanZeccola]

A 3.2 is pretty low. Unless you are nontrad or have a 1.0 freshman year and 4.0 soph and junior years, you better count on a 35+ to get in anywhere. I would put your odds at a top tier pretty low unless you get a 40+ mcat and have outstanding EC's. Check out mdapplicants for a better idea of how low gpa/mid range (34/35) mcat people do in the admissions process.

Well, I am somewhat non-traditional, I did a whole year of study abroad, including a year of work doing research on HIV/AIDS in rural sub saharan Africa, and also wrote my own major degree, as interdisciplinary major. My outside activities are pretty good, what with my research in Africa and having learned 5 foreign languages. Would this help?

 

[ParvatiP]

mm, only applying to 6 schools. What do you think? MDAPP link in sig.
Posting comment on MDAPP would be best.

You definitely need to add more schools. Your stats are about average, so I would recommend like 15 or so schools. Apply to all state schools and mostly mid to lower tier schools.

 

[TMP-SMX]

Well, I am somewhat non-traditional, I did a whole year of study abroad, including a year of work doing research on HIV/AIDS in rural sub saharan Africa, and also wrote my own major degree, as interdisciplinary major. My outside activities are pretty good, what with my research in Africa and having learned 5 foreign languages. Would this help?

I think it would be counterproductive since you were probably infected with every parasitic and infectious disease known to man.

But in all honesty of course it makes you unique. (Just never give blood).

What languages are these? Anything useful for practicing medicine in this country?

 

[ineedhelp85]

First time taker 25O, 3.7 gpa, 3.72 science gpa. research, volunteer at the hospital, taing etc. I already got my transcripts sent to the amcas and also did my committee interview. My interviewer said i might have a shot at schools such as upstate, downstate, stony brook since i came to this country 4 years ago and am esl. What should i do? I thought he was not being realistic and i cannot take the mcats again in july bcs im working full time so do any of you guys think i should still apply or take the mcats next year? Any help would be greatly appreciated. THANKS

 

[ineedhelp85]

Correction: i cannot take the mcats again in august(not july)!

First time taker 25O, 3.7 gpa, 3.72 science gpa. research, volunteer at the hospital, taing etc. I already got my transcripts sent to the amcas and also did my committee interview. My interviewer said i might have a shot at schools such as upstate, downstate, stony brook since i came to this country 4 years ago and am esl. What should i do? I thought he was not being realistic and i cannot take the mcats again in july bcs im working full time so do any of you guys think i should still apply or take the mcats next year? Any help would be greatly appreciated. THANKS

 

[DrVanNostran]

Correction: i cannot take the mcats again in august(not july)!

First off most schools WILL NOT be accepting the January MCAT results so I am not sure what you can do about that. Secondly, what was your break down, was it a 5 in verbal with 2 10's? If english is your second language, schools will take that into consideration, I am sure others can give some more insightful advice. With your numbers and ESL, I would apply to your state schools and maybe one or two friendly esl schools. Good luck.

 

[DrVanNostran]

I need some advice in which schools to add, right now I have a 3.4 bcpm, 3.6 overall, and 4.0 MPH with a 30M (8V,11B,11PS)

Wayne State, NJMS, RWJ, and U. Buffalo

Thanks 🙂

 

[ParvatiP]

First time taker 25O, 3.7 gpa, 3.72 science gpa. research, volunteer at the hospital, taing etc. I already got my transcripts sent to the amcas and also did my committee interview. My interviewer said i might have a shot at schools such as upstate, downstate, stony brook since i came to this country 4 years ago and am esl. What should i do? I thought he was not being realistic and i cannot take the mcats again in july bcs im working full time so do any of you guys think i should still apply or take the mcats next year? Any help would be greatly appreciated. THANKS

I think your chances of getting accepted are low. You might want to consider DO also. You can give it a shot this cycle if you want, maybe things will work out for you. Make sure you discuss your circumstances though.

 

[ineedhelp85]

My breakdown was 9 in bs and ps and a 7 in verbal. Please tell me if have any chances.

I think your chances of getting accepted are low. You might want to consider DO also. You can give it a shot this cycle if you want, maybe things will work out for you. Make sure you discuss your circumstances though.

 

[farikanok]

First off most schools WILL NOT be accepting the January MCAT results so I am not sure what you can do about that. Secondly, what was your break down, was it a 5 in verbal with 2 10's? If english is your second language, schools will take that into consideration, I am sure others can give some more insightful advice. With your numbers and ESL, I would apply to your state schools and maybe one or two friendly esl schools. Good luck.

can you please let me know the names of the "friendly esl schools"??? thanx 🙂

 

[rcd]

Let's try this again, with a bunch of EC's now!

Univ. Missouri-Columbia, Bio Major, MO resident

GPA: 3.97
Sci. GPA: 4

MCAT: 30Q (8VR, 11PS, 11BS)

ECs:
worked at cardiologist's office for 1 summer
programmed two artifical intelligence projects involving neural-networking and genetic learning
volunteered for 1 summer (100 hrs) in the emergency department of a hospital
3 days doctor shadowing
1 yr chess club
6/6 semesters dean's list
developed and maintaining "ryan's enum" a website with links and content for pre-med students
1 yr boxing

Goal Schools: happy with anywhere allo in the continental USA.

I know my MCAT hurts in conjunction with my GPA, but what are my chances now that I have a fuller EC list? Thanks!

 

[lynn623la]

What languages are these? Anything useful for practicing medicine in this country?

ohhh... lol 😀

 

[DrVanNostran]

can you please let me know the names of the "friendly esl schools"??? thanx 🙂

You will have to call the schools and ask yourself. I know Loyola tends to be much more leniant on your verbal score if English is your second language. From what the adcom member told me is that a 7 with 10's would be acceptable. But it depends on every school, so if I were you, just email the schools you are interested in. Good luck

 

[mvenus929]

First off most schools WILL NOT be accepting the January MCAT results so I am not sure what you can do about that.

I have read this several times and am still trying to figure out what you mean and where it came from. They won't be accepting them for this application cycle, or at all?

 

[DrVanNostran]

I have read this several times and am still trying to figure out what you mean and where it came from. They won't be accepting them for this application cycle, or at all?

For the 2006-2007 cycle. Might be a different story if your are waitlisted somewhere.

 

[mvenus929]

For the 2006-2007 cycle. Might be a different story if your are waitlisted somewhere.

Alright, I understand now. Thanks.

 

[durfen]

I have read this several times and am still trying to figure out what you mean and where it came from. They won't be accepting them for this application cycle, or at all?

for this application cycle.

 

[durfen]

A 3.2 is pretty low. Unless you are nontrad or have a 1.0 freshman year and 4.0 soph and junior years, you better count on a 35+ to get in anywhere. I would put your odds at a top tier pretty low unless you get a 40+ mcat and have outstanding EC's. Check out mdapplicants for a better idea of how low gpa/mid range (34/35) mcat people do in the admissions process.

As far as I know, med schools disregard GPA in favor of MCAT because the GPA varies a lot. The GPA is mainly a tool to figure out if you're competent, but 3.2 is on the lower end of competence yes.