Trying to figure out the cause for 0 interviews last cycle.

[drewmighty]

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So I am going to be reapplying this cycle, but I received no interviews last cycle. Normally I feel this means that I have some major issue I need to fix. However, I am having issues trying to figure it out. I thought I had decent stats, so I am wondering if it is possible that my essays are the major issue. I plan on spending the whole month hardcore working on my personal statement and work/activities and have even made some extra cash to try and have a professional read and edit my essays. However there is still uncertainty. Can essays be a contributing factor in not getting IIs? Just sucks not getting a single II for the cycle and trying to get back up and do it all over again. Ill list some of my stats below and maybe others can help on things I can improve on. I will admit I am not the best essay writer, but I did not think I was terrible.

Quick Stats Summary of app stats: I applied to DO and MD, about a total of 25 schools. Submitted Primary the 25th of June



cGPA: 3.2
Post Bac GPA 3.93 (all science classes)
sGPA: 3.75 (post bac+undergrad)
Note: I know my cGPA is a bit low, but I am slightly hopeful that my improved performance in the post bac program is favorable.

MCAT:
1st attempt: 6/2019 121/125/125/126 (497)
2nd attempt: 9/2020 127/127/128/129 (511)

State of residency: CA (Post Bac in MA)
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Undergraduate institution: Irvine Valley College, UCSB
Post-Bac institution: Elms College

Clinical experience:
1. House Counselor at a psychiatric facility; Hours: 5407 (non-volunteer)
2. Cope Health Scholar Program; Hours: ~800 (Volunteer; I am also an admin coordinator in the program and this is a leadership position)
3. Covid 19 Vaccine Clinic: 80 hours
4. Head of First Aid at a summer camp (I have been told by some this doesn't count but others have said it does. Not sure if it does, but I do not mind it not counting as I already have lots of hours) Hours: 592 (non volunteer)

non-clinical experience (Non-clinical)
1.Volunteer tutor at Elms College; hours: 90 hours (volunteer)
2. TA for Genetics; 48 hours (non-volunteer)
3. Founder and president of Elms College Tutoring Club; hours: ~100 (volunteer)
4. Environmental Activist with Coast Keepers; Hours: 50 (this is current however and I will probably get lots more through the year)

Shadowing Experience
1. Family Medicine (MD)- 30 hours

Research Experience
1. Environmental Research with Coast Keepers; 100 hours


Other extracurricular activities
1. UCSB Rowing Team
2. UCSB Fencing Team

Honors and awards
1. LOVE Card award from hospital I volunteer

Other:
Certifications: Certified RBT, Lifeguard

Things I have worked on over the past year: Did more shadowing, unfortunately it had to be virtual. Continued volunteering at my hospital position. Took up a clinical paid position, did more volunteering.

Any tips or ideas are much appreciated.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Well zero invites points at least to the essays. Who did you get to review the essays? Is the advisor part of your postbac program? Did your references give you feedback?

 

[Goro]

What was your school list, and when did you apply?

A bad LOR might also be to blame

 

[ciestar]

Im surprised you got no DO love. What was your school list?

 

[anonimo21]

email all of your schools u applied to for feedback, a few will give some personalized feedback over email (most likely), phone, or zoom and that will help a ton.

 

[chilly_md]

Closed for duplicate post.

See the below instead:

WAMC Reapplicant from 2021-2022 Cycle

Hello. So I unfortunately am going to have to reapply as I not only received no As from last cycle, I failed to get a single II. Below are the stats I applied with in the last cycle. I talked to an advisor and they said they believe my essays might have been a big cause for the no IIs. I am...

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