wamc cGPA 3.49, sGPA 3.33, 514 MCAT?

[bullets]

Hi, I'm just looking for advice on which schools I may actually have a shot at. My academic stats are posted above (cGPA 3.49, sGPA 3.33, 514 MCAT).

Extracurriculars:
- ~90 hrs of shadowing
- ~100 hrs volunteering at a hospital
- ~45 hrs being a peer mentor
- ~50 hrs of TAing
- ~10 hrs of paid teaching
- artistic publications/performances
- ~150 hrs community service (church work)

I've also done coursework in Spanish and am bilingual

So far, some DO schools I've had on my list are:
- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
-Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
-Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences
-Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences
-Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine
- University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine

Some MD schools I'm considering are:
-New York Medical College
-Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
-Albany Medical College
-Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
-University of Arizona College of Medicine
-Seton Hall - Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
-Drexel University College of Medicine
-Eastern Virginia Medical School
-University of Vermont College of Medicine
-Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science

Thanks in advance! All help is greatly appreciated

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[workaholic181]

I had very similar stats and got into a few DO schools including one or two on your list. Didn’t get into MD though; that sGPA will make it tough but with an upward trend I’d say you have a chance for MD. I’d bet you get a DO acceptance this cycle.

 

[bullets]

I had very similar stats and got into a few DO schools including one or two on your list. Didn’t get into MD though; that sGPA will make it tough but with an upward trend I’d say you have a chance for MD. I’d bet you get a DO acceptance this cycle.

My freshman and sophomore years, my sGPA was roughly a 3.2, in junior year it went up to a 3.3 and by senior year it was a 3.57. I'm not too sure if it counts as a significant upward trend though.

Which DO schools did you get acceptances for, if you don't mind my asking?

Thanks for the insight!!

 

[SergeantBuzzKill]

Hi, I'm just looking for advice on which schools I may actually have a shot at. My academic stats are posted above (cGPA 3.49, sGPA 3.33, 514 MCAT).

Extracurriculars:
- ~90 hrs of shadowing (pediatrician & physician at a family clinic)
- ~110 hrs volunteering at a hospital
- ~45 hrs being a peer mentor
- ~50 hrs of TAing
- ~10 hrs of teaching (princeton review)
- artistic publications/performances
- ~150 hrs community service (church work)

I've also done coursework in Spanish and am bilingual

So far, some DO schools I've had on my list are:
- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
-Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
-Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences
-Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences
-Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine
- University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine

Some MD schools I'm considering are:
-New York Medical College
-Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
-Albany Medical College
-Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
-University of Arizona College of Medicine
-Seton Hall - Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
-Drexel University College of Medicine
-Eastern Virginia Medical School
-University of Vermont College of Medicine
-Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science

Thanks in advance! All help is greatly appreciated

You are competitive for all DO schools and low-tier MD. Add DMU to your DO list.

 

[gensurghopeful]

Agree with above post - in addition, remove MSUCOM if not from MI, unless your down w that 80K tuition (also very instate bias)

 

[workaholic181]

My freshman and sophomore years, my sGPA was roughly a 3.2, in junior year it went up to a 3.3 and by senior year it was a 3.57. I'm not too sure if it counts as a significant upward trend though.

Which DO schools did you get acceptances for, if you don't mind my asking?

Thanks for the insight!!

I was accepted to pcom, kcu, and azcom. Stats aren’t everything, but all things considered id be very surprised if you do not get into a solid DO program this cycle.

 

[Magus5454]

I was accepted to pcom, kcu, and azcom. Stats aren’t everything, but all things considered id be very surprised if you do not get into a solid DO program this cycle.

OPs stats are better than mine and I had 15 IIs between DO and MD.

 

[rg2o3]

You should snag DO acceptances. As long as you don’t interview horribly. MD may be a shot, but definitely apply.

 

[workaholic181]

OPs stats are better than mine and I had 15 IIs between DO and MD.

And my stats were higher than OP’s, thus my saying that stats aren’t anything, and that OP should be good for a DO program and has an outside shot at MD.

 

[Magus5454]

And my stats were higher than OP’s, thus my saying that stats aren’t anything, and that OP should be good for a DO program and has an outside shot at MD.

Yes I get they aren't everything, but assuming you have the requisite ECs and other stuff, they are in a good spot