WAMC for MD (averagish stats and ECs?)

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looking for input on my app for next cycle!

1. cGPA: 3.89, sGPA: 3.90
2. 513 MCAT (127/127/128/131) only attempt
3. NJ
4. Asian
5. Northeastern U
6. Clinical experience: 840 hrs MA at oncology clinic, 4160 hours MA at a dermatology office (currently doing for 2 gap years, including projected hours)
7. Research: ~850 hrs for clinical research assistant unpaid, no pubs or poster
8. Shadowing experience: 20 hrs rheumatology, hoping to reach at least 100 by next may before applying
9. Non-clinical volunteering: 200 hours as college application volunteer (work 1-1 with a student over the year and help them with the college app process, will continue this through apps, currently have done for 3 years) 200 hrs projected for health advocacy volunteer with small non profit (just started, working in local areas with improving health literacy and access)
10. Other extracurricular activities: no clubs or anything, have hobbies such as working out, cooking, running but thats it
11. Relevant honors or awards: deans list, graduated summa cum laude??
12. Other relevant info: N/A

Ive been feeling a little anxious and stressed that my app is super eh, just want some thoughts and opinions on where i stand and what i could do to improve over this next year. I know a good part of all this is my personal statement and how i articulate my experiences and how they were meaningful to me but any input is appreciated 🙂

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Where's your school list?

On your non-clinical volunteering, you have 200 hours of teaching/tutoring (you're coming in as an expert on getting into college) and 200 hours of advocacy/non-profit work. It's best if you get at least another 150 hours by submission with food distribution, shelter volunteering, job/tax preparation, transportation services, or housing rehabilitation to demonstrate minimal service orientation unrelated to clinical experience or exposure. Those hours will open your application to more schools, especially as most schools want to connect with their communities other than just "health literacy."