Too late to apply for MD?

[The Big Don]

I am 1/2 Saginaw Chippewa Indian from Michigan.

I have an overall GPA of 2.96, PostBacc GPA of 3.37 (Damn Orgo II), and a sGPA of 3.29. I went to an Ivy League undergrad school.

MCAT of 32P.

Shadowed physicians, volunteered, did a summer prep program.

Considering the love that URMs get, do I have a shot at any of the following this cycle: Wayne, Ohio State, Georgetown, NEOUCOM, LECOM, OUCOM, MSUCOM, MSU, Loyola, Case, Wright, Minnesota-Duluth, North Dakota, Iowa, Indiana, Tufts, Cornell?

I have just started filling out the paperwork to apply.

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[Catalystik]

Yes, you have a chance. Of course it would be a better chance if you applied early next cycle with more postbac classes under your belt. But you still have a chance this season.

Are you familiar with the point system North Dakota uses? I'm under the impression that if you did not attend HS there or have prolonged residency, you are severely disadvantaged as an OOSer. Also, it's not an AMCAS school; they have their own application.

 

[The Big Don]

Yes, you have a chance. Of course it would be a better chance if you applied early next cycle with more postbac classes under your belt. But you still have a chance this season.

Are you familiar with the point system North Dakota uses? I'm under the impression that if you did not attend HS there or have prolonged residency, you are severely disadvantaged as an OOSer. Also, it's not an AMCAS school; they have their own application.

That is true with North Dakota. As an Indian, I am given the same status as in-staters on the point system.

Also, the Indian program interviews all at once in January. They also pay for you to come interview. So, there is no penalty for applying late in the game.

 

[The Big Don]

Yes, you have a chance. Of course it would be a better chance if you applied early next cycle with more postbac classes under your belt. But you still have a chance this season.

Are you familiar with the point system North Dakota uses? I'm under the impression that if you did not attend HS there or have prolonged residency, you are severely disadvantaged as an OOSer. Also, it's not an AMCAS school; they have their own application.

Thank you.

 

[Catalystik]

Also, the Indian program interviews all at once in January. They also pay for you to come interview. So, there is no penalty for applying late in the game.

That's very friendly of them. And good to know.

 

[The Big Don]

Yes, you have a chance. Of course it would be a better chance if you applied early next cycle with more postbac classes under your belt. But you still have a chance this season.

Since North Dakota interviews are in late January, I figured would be able to get another semester of science grades in before they decided on my app.

 

[Catalystik]

For all the schools you apply to, sending them a transcript or summary of fall grades in an update letter would be a great strategy. Along, of course, with pertinent added hours for ECs, anything new and relevant you're doing, and a statement of why their school is perfect for you.