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

[Mr. Tee]

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I guess I'll give this a shot here... 👍
Ga resident, Emory undergrad, bio major, 3.0 sci GPA, 3.3 cum GPA, 37 MCAT, bout average research and clinical/shadowing experience. Here's my list of schools, I'm hoping to get into MCG. Please critique, thanks in advance.
I figured with my low gpa and higher MCAT, I should apply to more schools:

You will probably get into MCG with those stats. The premed advisor here at UGA says the avg. GPA at MCG is a 3.6 with 30 MCAT. I think a 3.3 and 37 will be fine.

 

[spursfan20]

I am UT texas student GPA 3.63 MCAT score 28P 8v/10ps/10bs

Here is my dilemma: I got a DUI and open container ticket last year in may which are not expunged yet. I am hoping they will be expunged by february, i am beginning the process of expungement this week.

I am not sure how heavily the admissions people will consider the 2 misdeamenor offenses that i have had. I have heard that it is a big red flag for them, but I have also heard that they don't consider it and it is normally something they would ask you about during interview.

here are my options:

should i just apply with the 2 misdeamnor cases noted on my application and hope they don't care about it too much?

or

Should i take a gamble and not disclose my DUI information hoping that the expungement occurs before the background checks are ran. Does anyone know when the background checks are run? is it before interviews or not until the moments prior to entering the medical school?

or should I wait another year and restudy for the MCAT; score over a 30, (i understudied first time around; 2 weeks worth), spend a year trying to get better recs, increase GPA a little, etc.

 

[ClockworkDoc]

I would say wait to reapply. A sub 30 will make it difficult to get in somewhere, but that paired with 2 misdemenors will be all but impossible. If you wait and expunge the chages while studying your MCAT and doing more EC's, your application will imporve exponentially.

 

[Haemulon]

these are the types of candidates this thread should be for... i'm in the same boat buddy... your school list looks really similar to mine... add St. Louis and Tulane I think

I also like those school choices. My GPA is a little higher and my MCAT lower. I have a similar list. Good luck.

 

[hari-bhari]

Hi, I wanted some advice on which schools to apply to because I'm a little overwhelmed at the choices, and also whether or not I should retake the MCAT in August. My stats are:

-30Q (12P, 10V, 8B)
-around 3.65 science and non-science GPA
-9 semesters of solid research experience in several fields. most recent one held for 6 semesters and hopeful to get a paper submitted in august as primary author.
-decent letters of recommendation, but probably nothing too outstanding
-1 year experience tutoring at elementary school
-1 year experience volunteering at underpriveleged children's day care center
-2 research scholarships as well as NMS
-shadowing from June 06 - Current
-volunteering starts next week (hopefully)
-2 years leadership (vice president and justice) in residence hall ass'n
-BME national honors society member as well as AMSA
-Biomedical Student Advisory Board nominee

I am mostly concerned whether I have a solid shot at MCG or other MCG-caliber schools (is VCU comparable?) Where else can/should I apply?

Any help is greatly appreciated as well as recommendations on whether or not to take the August MCAT (probably with a MAX score increase of 2-4 points).

Thanks in advance.

 

[Haemulon]

Hi, I wanted some advice on which schools to apply to because I'm a little overwhelmed at the choices, and also whether or not I should retake the MCAT in August. My stats are:

-30Q (12P, 10V, 8B)
-around 3.65 science and non-science GPA
-9 semesters of solid research experience in several fields. most recent one held for 6 semesters and hopeful to get a paper submitted in august as primary author.
-decent letters of recommendation, but probably nothing too outstanding
-1 year experience tutoring at elementary school
-1 year experience volunteering at underpriveleged children's day care center
-2 research scholarships as well as NMS
-shadowing from June 06 - Current
-volunteering starts next week (hopefully)
-2 years leadership (vice president and justice) in residence hall ass'n
-BME national honors society member as well as AMSA
-Biomedical Student Advisory Board nominee

I am mostly concerned whether I have a solid shot at MCG or other MCG-caliber schools (is VCU comparable?) Where else can/should I apply?

Any help is greatly appreciated as well as recommendations on whether or not to take the August MCAT (probably with a MAX score increase of 2-4 points).

Thanks in advance.

Your numbers and EC's look solid from what I can tell. I think you have a good chance at mid-tier schools. I would not re-take the MCAT considering your total application, but thats just me. You are definitely in the running with stats comparable to the average matriculant. Its up to you to really start tipping the scales with a killer personal statement, good interviewing skills, and smart school selection. Best of luck!

 

[ClockworkDoc]

Hi, I wanted some advice on which schools to apply to because I'm a little overwhelmed at the choices, and also whether or not I should retake the MCAT in August. My stats are:

-30Q (12P, 10V, 8B)
-around 3.65 science and non-science GPA
-9 semesters of solid research experience in several fields. most recent one held for 6 semesters and hopeful to get a paper submitted in august as primary author.
-decent letters of recommendation, but probably nothing too outstanding
-1 year experience tutoring at elementary school
-1 year experience volunteering at underpriveleged children's day care center
-2 research scholarships as well as NMS
-shadowing from June 06 - Current
-volunteering starts next week (hopefully)
-2 years leadership (vice president and justice) in residence hall ass'n
-BME national honors society member as well as AMSA
-Biomedical Student Advisory Board nominee

I am mostly concerned whether I have a solid shot at MCG or other MCG-caliber schools (is VCU comparable?) Where else can/should I apply?

Any help is greatly appreciated as well as recommendations on whether or not to take the August MCAT (probably with a MAX score increase of 2-4 points).

Thanks in advance.

Great application except for that MCAT. There would definitely be a place fore you if in an upper tier school if you could just raise that MCAT. I would think that you should apply and retake. If you improve, your new scores may get you off a waitlist.

 

[gonzo9]

How did you do a Baylor secondary before submitting your AMCAS apps?

 

[ClockworkDoc]

bump

 

[ClockworkDoc]

How did you do a Baylor secondary before submitting your AMCAS apps?

Baylor is a Texas school, so they do not participate in AMCAS.

 

[nager105]

I would love to get thoughts/comments/derisions from anyone regarding my stats, activities and school list.

You can see it all at: http://www.mdapplicants.com/viewprofile.php?myid=5968

 

[DaBeav]

can it be my turn? i don't know where my stuff gets me...
http://mdapplicants.com/viewprofile.php?myid=5948

 

[PBandJ]

Baylor is a Texas school, so they do not participate in AMCAS.

Not true.

http://www.bcm.edu/admissions/

 

[Anastasis]

Uh - Baylor isn't on TMDSAS it's on AMCAS.


Edit: Scenti beat me to it!

 

[Mr. Tee]

Uh - Baylor isn't on TMDSAS it's on AMCAS.

Hey....for some reason I'm starting to think more and more about Baylor 😉

 

[ineedhelp85]

Someone PLS help!!!!!

Ok, so i got a 25O on the MCat(9ps,9b,7verbal) and every person i talked to said i should apply to DO schools since i am only considering to do family practice. The problem is though, today i had my committee interview and the person interviewing me said i might have a chance at Suny downstate, upstate, and started naming schools sucha as stony brook vermont etc. At the end he again said seriouslyconsider DO. However, do you guys think i have a chance witha 3.72 gpa and 3.7 bcpm plus research, hospitale etc. at schools such as downstate or upstate. thanks(I thought i wont even be interviewed bcs of my low score).

 

[coco11]

i'm "bumping" myself up. anyone?? should I add more schools?

also, i am particularly concerned about my chances at UVA and UW-Madison. Any insight would be soooooo appreciated. Thanks!!!

MdApps in profile.
😍

 

[coco11]

Someone PLS help!!!!!

Ok, so i got a 25O on the MCat(9ps,9b,7verbal) and every person i talked to said i should apply to DO schools since i am only considering to do family practice. The problem is though, today i had my committee interview and the person interviewing me said i might have a chance at Suny downstate, upstate, and started naming schools sucha as stony brook vermont etc. At the end he again said seriouslyconsider DO. However, do you guys think i have a chance witha 3.72 gpa and 3.7 bcpm plus research, hospitale etc. at schools such as downstate or upstate. thanks(I thought i wont even be interviewed bcs of my low score).

have you thought about retaking the MCAT? that 7 might cause you to get screened out pretty quickly.

 

[PBandJ]

Uh - Baylor isn't on TMDSAS it's on AMCAS.


Edit: Scenti beat me to it!

i said something about texas before the texans! 😀

yes, T, you should definitely think about Baylor!

 

[noodlev]

Like some other people, I had a difficult undergrad (at Berkeley with additional factors) and graduated with a 3.0 in Physics and Philosophy. My transcript is pretty ugly but my post-bacc grades are at a 3.95. My MCAT was 34S (12PS,10VR,12PS). With my post-bacc grades, my overall GPA comes to approximately 3.1 *YIKES!!

I have about 8 years of sustained research experience, most recently 2 years at a bioengineering firm, with 3 publications (1 first author) and another paper pending publication (second author). I have a year (and continuing) of volunteer experience at an ER. My letters of recommendation are good (as far as I know). I have other "extra-curriculars" but don't really feel like boring people any further with the details.

My state school is University of Washington (so I feel like I have to apply) but honestly, what are my chances in general? I'm considering a range of places but I'm not interested in DO and I'm also not interested in the Caribbean.

Your suggestions/advice are MOST welcome! Thanks!!

 

[Anastasis]

Hey....for some reason I'm starting to think more and more about Baylor 😉

Totally apply! It's a great school!

 

[doctordutch]

Hey....for some reason I'm starting to think more and more about Baylor 😉

It's USNews Top Ten now, and I think people will finally start to realize BCM not just another Texas school.

 

[dantt]

I posted this in teh reapplicant forum but it was an old thread and it's not a very active forum..

Hi.

I'm kind of in the same situation so I wonder what the rest of you guys think? I applied last year to a large number of schools and got rejected from all of them, no interviews at all. I dont want to apply to TOO many schools as it does cost a substantial amount of money. I know I'm competitive for some of the top schools in the country but I don't want to be left holding the bag with no acceptances. What kind of schools would be good backup schools? I heard some of the schools that accept lower stats are reluctant to accept students with much higher stats as it damages their reputation with a lot of withdrawels.

My stats this time are (don't know what BCPM is)
Bio GPA: 3.9
Humanities GPA: 3.5
Physical Science GPA: 3.8
Social Scienc GPA: 3.7
Engineering GPA: 3.7 (I'm an engineering major)
Overall GPA: 3.7
MCAT: 40

My list at the moment is

Albany Medical College
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Boston University School of Medicine
Columbia University College of P & S
Creighton University School of Medicine
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Drexel University College of Medicine
Duke University School of Medicine
Emory University School of Medicine
George Washington University Sch of Med & Hlth Sci
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Jefferson Medical Coll. of Thomas Jefferson Univ.
Keck Sch. of Med.University of Southern California
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
New York University
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicin
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Scien
Stanford University School of Medicine
Tufts University School of Medicine
University of California San Diego
University of California San Francisco
University of California, Davis School of Medicine
University of California, Irvine- College/Medicine
University of Chicago - Pritzker
University of Michigan Medical School
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Den
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Yale University School of Medicine

I'm also not the best writer or interviewer either.

 

[Zymogen]

I posted this in teh reapplicant forum but it was an old thread and it's not a very active forum..

Hi.

I'm kind of in the same situation so I wonder what the rest of you guys think? I applied last year to a large number of schools and got rejected from all of them, no interviews at all. I dont want to apply to TOO many schools as it does cost a substantial amount of money. I know I'm competitive for some of the top schools in the country but I don't want to be left holding the bag with no acceptances. What kind of schools would be good backup schools? I heard some of the schools that accept lower stats are reluctant to accept students with much higher stats as it damages their reputation with a lot of withdrawels.

My stats this time are (don't know what BCPM is)
Bio GPA: 3.9
Humanities GPA: 3.5
Physical Science GPA: 3.8
Social Scienc GPA: 3.7
Engineering GPA: 3.7 (I'm an engineering major)
Overall GPA: 3.7
MCAT: 40

My list at the moment is

Albany Medical College
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Boston University School of Medicine
Columbia University College of P & S
Creighton University School of Medicine
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Drexel University College of Medicine
Duke University School of Medicine
Emory University School of Medicine
George Washington University Sch of Med & Hlth Sci
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Jefferson Medical Coll. of Thomas Jefferson Univ.
Keck Sch. of Med.University of Southern California
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
New York University
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicin
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Scien
Stanford University School of Medicine
Tufts University School of Medicine
University of California San Diego
University of California San Francisco
University of California, Davis School of Medicine
University of California, Irvine- College/Medicine
University of Chicago - Pritzker
University of Michigan Medical School
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Den
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Yale University School of Medicine

I'm also not the best writer or interviewer either.

congrats! you are accepted!

 

[Mr. Tee]

It's USNews Top Ten now, and I think people will finally start to realize BCM not just another Texas school.

Well I meant that Ana's enthusiasm for Baylor is infectious 😉

 

[sara3426]

I posted this in teh reapplicant forum but it was an old thread and it's not a very active forum..

Hi.

I'm kind of in the same situation so I wonder what the rest of you guys think? I applied last year to a large number of schools and got rejected from all of them, no interviews at all. I dont want to apply to TOO many schools as it does cost a substantial amount of money. I know I'm competitive for some of the top schools in the country but I don't want to be left holding the bag with no acceptances. What kind of schools would be good backup schools? I heard some of the schools that accept lower stats are reluctant to accept students with much higher stats as it damages their reputation with a lot of withdrawels.

My stats this time are (don't know what BCPM is)
Bio GPA: 3.9
Humanities GPA: 3.5
Physical Science GPA: 3.8
Social Scienc GPA: 3.7
Engineering GPA: 3.7 (I'm an engineering major)
Overall GPA: 3.7
MCAT: 40

My list at the moment is

Albany Medical College
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Boston University School of Medicine
Columbia University College of P & S
Creighton University School of Medicine
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Drexel University College of Medicine
Duke University School of Medicine
Emory University School of Medicine
George Washington University Sch of Med & Hlth Sci
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Jefferson Medical Coll. of Thomas Jefferson Univ.
Keck Sch. of Med.University of Southern California
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
New York University
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicin
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Scien
Stanford University School of Medicine
Tufts University School of Medicine
University of California San Diego
University of California San Francisco
University of California, Davis School of Medicine
University of California, Irvine- College/Medicine
University of Chicago - Pritzker
University of Michigan Medical School
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Den
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Yale University School of Medicine

I'm also not the best writer or interviewer either.

how did you not get in anywhere last time?

 

[witt105]

Well guys, (and girls)

Who knows if anyone will respond, but I'll give it a shot because I need some help!!!!

Iowa Resident
Regular EC's (tutoring, dr. shadowing, hospital vol., various community stuff)
3.5 Sci/Math GPA
3.6 Overall (with a huge upward trend, 4.0 the last 1.5 years)
35M MCAT 13 PS 12 VR 10 BS

Iowa
Loyola
Creighton
Northwestern
Saint Louis University
Stanford (you can't get it if you don't try 🙄 )
Dartmouth

I need more schools!!!!

I can't finish AMCAS until I choose!!!
I will go anywhere in the US and want to go to the best possible Med. school, but am hesitant to apply to the bigshots!

 

[dantt]

Last time, my MCAT was only 32. Big improvement this April! And I turned in my applications like right before the deadlines's last year 🙁

 

[polkadot7]

Hi guys, I'm really discouraged to apply this year after reading so many ppl's stats. Here are mine:

-3.6 GPA overall, around the same for science
-just graduated from Berkeley, molecular cell bio major, nutritional sci minor
-CA resident
-10P 7V 10B (27Q) 1st time, 12P 9V 9B (30Q) 2nd time
-not so great ECs: 2 yrs of research (not medically related), 3 yrs of club officer in two different academic clubs, Regent's Scholar, only 1 summer volunteer exp at a hopsital, lots of work experiences in desk job/business firm
-good PS, i hope
-okay/not so bad LORs

I applied to 20 schools last year with a low MCAT score and late submission... didn't get any interviews as expected (I ended up not finishing secondaries for a lot schools). I concentrated on improving my verbal score this yr, so I slacked off on the volunteer stuff. I'm really worried that this will be a big drawback on my app, esp with avg MCAT and GPA.

Do you guys think I still have a chance at mid-tier schools doing volunteer works while applying? or should I wait until next year after I have more stuff to show as improvements? 🙁

 

[Mr. Tee]

And I turned in my applications like right before the deadlines's last year 🙁

Maybe that was it.

 

[HMSNeuro]

Hi guys, I'm really discouraged to apply this year after reading so many ppl's stats. Here are mine:

-3.6 GPA overall, around the same for science
-just graduated from Berkeley, molecular cell bio major, nutritional sci minor
-CA resident
-10P 7V 10B (27Q) 1st time, 12P 9V 9B (30Q) 2nd time
-not so great ECs: 2 yrs of research (not medically related), 3 yrs of club officer in two different academic clubs, Regent's Scholar, only 1 summer volunteer exp at a hopsital, lots of work experiences in desk job/business firm
-good PS, i hope
-okay/not so bad LORs

I applied to 20 schools last year with a low MCAT score and late submission... didn't get any interviews as expected (I ended up not finishing secondaries for a lot schools). I concentrated on improving my verbal score this yr, so I slacked off on the volunteer stuff. I'm really worried that this will be a big drawback on my app, esp with avg MCAT and GPA.

Do you guys think I still have a chance at mid-tier schools doing volunteer works while applying? or should I wait until next year after I have more stuff to show as improvements? 🙁

I think you should work on ending genocide, in general. Then, you'll have a shot.

 

[lost cause]

GPA 3.96
MCAT 34N
Tutoring, shadowing, No research will start a research project in july. 🙁
What are my chances?

vanderbilt, emory, wake forest, yale, cornell, georgetown, u. penn. albert einstein, johs hopkins and florida state schools

 

[Beadle]

GPA 4.0
MCAT 32Q
-2 yrs. volunteering at two different hospitals
-genetics research (no publishing or any of that cool stuff)
-summer shadowing a dr.
-resident advisor and great leadership ECs
-good/great LORs


I'm applying to all the schools in TX, including Baylor.
I consider outside schools (and I guess I still am), but I'm concerned that I'm too borderline to compete with the thousands of applicants that apply for the private schools. I would hate to spend $ on a crap shoot...especially since I would prefer to stay in TX anyways.

Also, as far as TX is concerened, I want to learn in a more urban environment (than college station, where I go to undergrad.) So, UTSW, UTH, UTSA, Baylor, and somewhat Galveston are at the top of my list.

Thoughts?
How does everyone think I would fare if I threw myself outside the state at just gave it a shot?

 

[DrHusky]

Ok, here it goes:

-3.91 GPA overall
-Bioengineering Major (although I still got PBK...hopefully it cancels out the engineering stigma)
-WA resident
-13P 10V 11B (34Q)
-I have extensive clinical 'shadowing' and I have headed by research in Neurosurgery for 2 years.
-Pathetic attempt at volunteering
-White, middle-class, male

I thought I would be competitive for the top 20 until I looked at this thread. Any recommendation to where I should I apply would be VERY helpful (also any guesses at my chances at the top 20).

I am sending in my AMCAS on Friday, so hopefully I hear something back before then.

Thanks

 

[DrHusky]

GPA: 3.45 from Texas A&M, Biomedical Science major, did the honors classes, GPA affected by personal medical issues...
MCAT: 31Q (P10, 10V, 11B, Q WS)
Texas Resident
ECs: two shadowing experiences, 3 research projects finished, 1 research project underway currently, camp counselor, honor societies, leadership development organization, 1 year working in organic lab, 1 year working with radioactive materials lab, pre-med society...I think those are the big ones

Submitted AMCAS and TMDSAS apps on 6/15, still waiting to be verified though

Schools:
UT Southwestern (Top Choice)
Baylor (tied with UT Southwestern for Top Choice)
Texas A&M
Texas Tech
UT Houston
UT Galveston
UT San Antonio
University of Washington
Mayo
University of Pittsburgh

(I know UPitt and Mayo for example I probably don't have a good shot at, but I chose them because I was getting mid to high 30s on practice tests.)

Anyone have suggestions as to schools to add? What do you think about my competitiveness for my chosen schools?

I can't really speak to much, but I would cross that UW off the list. They are ridiculously strict about state residency. The only non WWAMI (WA, WY, AK, MT,ID) students that get in are MD/PhD, or VERY well connected to someone high up.

I don't see why you wouldn't have a good chance at the others though!

 

[DrVanNostran]

Ok, here it goes:

-3.91 GPA overall
-Bioengineering Major (although I still got PBK...hopefully it cancels out the engineering stigma)
-WA resident
-13P 10V 11B (34Q)
-I have extensive clinical 'shadowing' and I have headed by research in Neurosurgery for 2 years.
-Pathetic attempt at volunteering
-White, middle-class, male

I thought I would be competitive for the top 20 until I looked at this thread. Any recommendation to where I should I apply would be VERY helpful (also any guesses at my chances at the top 20).

I am sending in my AMCAS on Friday, so hopefully I hear something back before then.

Thanks

3.91 BME with a 34 MCAT, I think you are competitive everywhere. If I had your numbers I would most likely stay in Washington, I love udub

When you get into OHSU (I assume you are applying there), put in a good word for me 😀

Good luck!

 

[dantt]

What do you guys think about my list though? Should I take off some of those schools as backups? At the moment the total AMCAS application is $!000 presecondary 🙁

 

[ClockworkDoc]

What do you guys think about my list though? Should I take off some of those schools as backups? At the moment the total AMCAS application is $!000 presecondary 🙁

What do you guys think about my list though? Should I take off some of those schools as backups? At the moment the total AMCAS application is $!000 presecondary 🙁

You kidding me, drop the lower teir. Only have a couple of safties. You have it made as long as your PS, EC's, and Letters are decent. Best of luck to you.

Please look through my profile as well and leave comments.

Thanks!

 

[yudalicious]

GPA 3.96
MCAT 34N
Tutoring, shadowing, No research will start a research project in july. 🙁
What are my chances?

vanderbilt, emory, wake forest, yale, cornell, georgetown, u. penn. albert einstein, johs hopkins and florida state schools

not to down your hopes, but I would add couple more of comparatively lower tier schools just to be safe? Although I would say you'll probably get into somewhere in state. It seems having a great app doesn't guarantee you acceptance into those top tier schools, good luck.

 

[yudalicious]

Ok, here it goes:

-3.91 GPA overall
-Bioengineering Major (although I still got PBK...hopefully it cancels out the engineering stigma)
-WA resident
-13P 10V 11B (34Q)
-I have extensive clinical 'shadowing' and I have headed by research in Neurosurgery for 2 years.
-Pathetic attempt at volunteering
-White, middle-class, male

I thought I would be competitive for the top 20 until I looked at this thread. Any recommendation to where I should I apply would be VERY helpful (also any guesses at my chances at the top 20).

I am sending in my AMCAS on Friday, so hopefully I hear something back before then.

Thanks

I think you have a good shot at top 20, from what I've seen even if you're creds are great, getting into a very competitive school isn't a sure thing, so add some middle and lower tier schools.

 

[DaBeav]

GPA 4.0
MCAT 32Q
-2 yrs. volunteering at two different hospitals
-genetics research (no publishing or any of that cool stuff)
-summer shadowing a dr.
-resident advisor and great leadership ECs
-good/great LORs


I'm applying to all the schools in TX, including Baylor.
I consider outside schools (and I guess I still am), but I'm concerned that I'm too borderline to compete with the thousands of applicants that apply for the private schools. I would hate to spend $ on a crap shoot...especially since I would prefer to stay in TX anyways.

Also, as far as TX is concerened, I want to learn in a more urban environment (than college station, where I go to undergrad.) So, UTSW, UTH, UTSA, Baylor, and somewhat Galveston are at the top of my list.

Thoughts?
How does everyone think I would fare if I threw myself outside the state at just gave it a shot?

Well you have a shot for going out of state but if you prefer to stay in Texas then why bother? You will probably match your #1 or #2 choice so is there anywhere outside of Texas that you would go to if you go in instead?

 

[spygal]

I'm reposting this in hopes that I'll get some feedback this time. Please!

Re-applicant
GPA: 3.87
MCAT: 35P

Graduated in 2004 from a big ten school.
One year of research after graduation at my undergrad school.
I'm currently working in a research lab at a top five research institution, started my own project from the beginning, hopefully will have a manuscript written by late summer.
Average volunteer, shadowing, and leadership experience.
I applied in 2003, with a 30 MCAT, but didn't have my application complete until October, plus had less volunteer time, so ended up waitlisted at two schools before I decided to take some time off.

PA Resident

List of schools:
Pitt
Penn
PSU
Drexel
Jefferson
Temple
University of Maryland
University of Virginia
University of Michigan
University of Chicago
Ohio State
Wake Forest
University of North Carolina
Vanderbilt
University of Cincinnati
Univeristy of Rochester
New York Medical College
VCU
Duke
Emory

Any suggestions?? Am I applying to too many reach schools?
Thanks for any input!

 

[janiecho]

I'll keep this as simple as possible. It's my 1st time applying..so any help will be so much appreciated!

My stats:
23 yr old, Canadian citizen, currently doing Masters in biochem (top 20 school)

GPA: cum. 3.4, (3.8 - 3.0 - 2.7 - 3.7; personal crisis in 2nd & 3rd yr) biochem major (same university)
MCAT: 36R (VR 10 BS 13 PS 13), April 06, 1st trial

not-too-bad EC - research (one paper published, but only 4th author, writing one currently), clinical, volunteering as a counselor/tutor, club activities, job experiences, national level recognition (high school), etc.

the ones I currently have in mind are:

northwestern, north carolina, case western, emory, boston, NYU, wake forest, U Maryland, Mount Sinai, and Tulane.

What do you think? Am I aiming too high? My poor GPA really scares me...

 

[dantt]

You kidding me, drop the lower teir. Only have a couple of safties. You have it made as long as your PS, EC's, and Letters are decent. Best of luck to you.
Thanks!

What schools do you consider lower tier? What's considered mid tier?
Based on the uS News rankings? Like there are "safeties" that I wouldn't mind going to such as new york and then there are others such as Creighton that I would only go to if I get rejected from other schools. Would you suggest I drop my absolute safety or some of the more middle tier ones? My dream school at the end is definitely UCSF but that's a dicey proposition with any score.

 

[Matth52]

I have been an intense lurker, but I finally decided to post before I sent out my AMCAS. I have been thinking about going early decision to IU (IN res), but I don't know if I should try to apply above it. Any suggestions?

GPA: 3.9 (Bio major, psyc minor)
MCAT: 31R
PBK (after 2yrs, graduating in 3)
ECs: Summer of medical research, summer in the OR, extensive clinical and surgical shadowing, NCAA Div I Track athlete, volunteer coach, orientation leader, and some other random clubs

 

[Anastasis]

I have been an intense lurker, but I finally decided to post before I sent out my AMCAS. I have been thinking about going early decision to IU (IN res), but I don't know if I should try to apply above it. Any suggestions?

GPA: 3.9 (Bio major, psyc minor)
MCAT: 31R
PBK (after 2yrs, graduating in 3)
ECs: Summer of medical research, summer in the OR, extensive clinical and surgical shadowing, NCAA Div I Track athlete, volunteer coach, orientation leader, and some other random clubs

Why not apply regular decision and apply to some other school you think would fit you better? You'll get into IU no problem reg. dec. so you should be fine even if you don't get into the other schools.

 

[DazednConfused1]

Hi! I am completely new to this form n just looking for some guidance/advice...

I just graduated college with a fairly low gpa:: 3.4 in BME (Biomedical Engineering). I took the mcats and received a HORRIFYING score of 21. I can attest that to poor studying skills. I plan to take them again. The practices are looking up... around 30(which i know isnt great but definately great compared to my 21!!!!) I am about enroll in a graduate program for BME again and plan to receive a higher gpa (hopefully.) Its a 2 year program. I am not sure how much grad school gpas will matter (i read sum old threads where a lot of people said that they barely matter.) But i was hoping that if i show them that i CAN do better than undergrad.. it will play sum role in making me look better!!

But as for right now... with my 3.4 gpa n sayyyyyyyy 30 on the MCATs, do I have a chance... ANYWHERE in 2 years?!

OH and I have pretty good ecs... i was an RA(residential assistant) for 2 yrs, president of my sorority(and an insane amount of community service i did through that), president of the greek council, have a pretty good number of volunteering hours (over 500.. in the past 4 yrs) at two different practices. But no research experience though.

So, what do u guys think!? Any advice/words are greatly appreciated!!!

 

[kelpy]

delete

 

[redbeans]

You forgot to capitalize some of those I's

 

[witt105]

Well guys, (and girls)

Who knows if anyone will respond, but I'll give it a shot because I need some help!!!!

Iowa Resident
Regular EC's (tutoring, dr. shadowing, hospital vol., various community stuff)
3.5 Sci/Math GPA
3.6 Overall (with a huge upward trend, 4.0 the last 1.5 years)
35M MCAT 13 PS 12 VR 10 BS

Iowa
Loyola
Creighton
Northwestern
Saint Louis University
Stanford (you can't get it if you don't try 🙄 )
Dartmouth

I need more schools!!!!

I can't finish AMCAS until I choose!!!
I will go anywhere in the US and want to go to the best possible Med. school, but am hesitant to apply to the bigshots!

bump for myself NEED HELP!!!