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Just a little background: I'm an undergrad, graduating in three years, currently in the spring of my "middle" year. I'm graduating early because I couldn't take out any more loans in my name, blah blah, anyways, I'm graduating spring 2017 and I would like to go to med school fall 2017. I have the MCAT scheduled for this saturday (jan. 23) and I'm assuming I'll be taking it again probably in March/April. I looked at the dates but forgot. Anyways, when do I start filling out my AMCAS? The one that is open now, or do I wait?
Also my current gpa is 3.79 which definitely lower than I'd like, and my practice MCAT scores are around 500-501 so I'm assuming on the real MCAT this saturday, I'll make less than 500, which is why I assume I'll be taking it again. Also, I'm trying to get into research or even a remotely "sciencey" job, and I have a little bit of volunteer work, but nothing impressive. I have less than 50 shadowing hours, but I've been working minimum wage jobs throughout college. I know my application will look hopeless but other than an outstanding personal statement, what can I do to make myself look better? I'm smart, just not a good test taker and I grew up in a confusing home after my dad ran off then my mom died before I turned 13, so I've been fighting an uphill battle, but I really need advice, obviously. Help?
Also my current gpa is 3.79 which definitely lower than I'd like, and my practice MCAT scores are around 500-501 so I'm assuming on the real MCAT this saturday, I'll make less than 500, which is why I assume I'll be taking it again. Also, I'm trying to get into research or even a remotely "sciencey" job, and I have a little bit of volunteer work, but nothing impressive. I have less than 50 shadowing hours, but I've been working minimum wage jobs throughout college. I know my application will look hopeless but other than an outstanding personal statement, what can I do to make myself look better? I'm smart, just not a good test taker and I grew up in a confusing home after my dad ran off then my mom died before I turned 13, so I've been fighting an uphill battle, but I really need advice, obviously. Help?