Hey everyone,
I just discovered this forum, and what can I say? You guys are doing an awesome job! I wish I found out this forum sooner because it has tons of helpful resources. Anyways, I wanted to seek some advice from you. 🙂
I am currently a third year biology major at UCLA. I have an overall GPA of 3.7 and a science GPA of 3.5. I already took the MCAT and received a score of 33(10V, 12B, 11P). What draws me back from applying this year is the extracurricular activites. I looked at the AMCAS application, and I believe it asks for 15 extracurricular activities. I have been involved in clinical research for 2 years (1 publication), two summer volunteer work at medical center and 3 years of community service with leadership experience. Now that is only three things I can list on the AMCAS application! I am wondering if I should wait for another year, and strengthen this area. I really don't mind taking a year off if that will significantly strenghthen my application. I am particularly interested in California schools but I will be more than happy to go to any medical school!
Has anyone been in the same shoes? I would appreciate your input. Thank you!
I just discovered this forum, and what can I say? You guys are doing an awesome job! I wish I found out this forum sooner because it has tons of helpful resources. Anyways, I wanted to seek some advice from you. 🙂
I am currently a third year biology major at UCLA. I have an overall GPA of 3.7 and a science GPA of 3.5. I already took the MCAT and received a score of 33(10V, 12B, 11P). What draws me back from applying this year is the extracurricular activites. I looked at the AMCAS application, and I believe it asks for 15 extracurricular activities. I have been involved in clinical research for 2 years (1 publication), two summer volunteer work at medical center and 3 years of community service with leadership experience. Now that is only three things I can list on the AMCAS application! I am wondering if I should wait for another year, and strengthen this area. I really don't mind taking a year off if that will significantly strenghthen my application. I am particularly interested in California schools but I will be more than happy to go to any medical school!
Has anyone been in the same shoes? I would appreciate your input. Thank you!