splitter23
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Hi, there! New to the SDN family 🙂
I needed some help with my school list and such, so I came here! I would love to see what schools I should apply to and if it’s worth applying to T20s (particularly Weill Cornell and Icahn) with my application 🙂
My undergraduate GPA was impacted by early struggles in Intro Bio and Chem while I was battling undiagnosed/untreated endometriosis. Once my health was managed, my performance shifted significantly. I am hoping my MCAT and 4.0 post-bacc demonstrate that my early grades are not reflective of my current capabilities.
STATS
Bio: MD Resident, Dual Degree in Public Health & Sociology. URM. Low income (very low income lol like full pell grant and everything)
The Stats
Cumulative GPA: 3.60
Science GPA (sGPA): 3.55
Post-Bacc GPA: 4.0 (all credits)
MCAT: 526 (132 / 130 / 132 / 132)
Trend: Strong upward trend over the last 54 undergraduate credits, maintained through the post-bacc.
Targeting
Primary: MD (High-tier, Mid-tier, and In-state)
Secondary: Open to DO if necessary, but hoping the MCAT carries me for MD.
Extracurriculars
Research: ~2,500 hours. Includes 1st-author publication + 1 National Poster Presentation.
Clinical Paid (Gap Years): 3,000 hours as a full-time Medical Assistant/CRC.
Leadership: S.I.M (VP/Coordinator). 1,000 hours over 4 years. Focused on mentorship and advocacy for Black women in healthcare.
Non-Medical Employment: 3,000 hours. Worked throughout college (service/retail) to fund my education.
Teaching/Mentoring: 400 hours (ESL & underserved K-12 tutoring in Baltimore).
Advocacy & Social Justice: 400hours (Public Health/Sociology policy projects; Hearts for the Homeless).
Non-Clinical Volunteering: 300 hours (Consistent service in West Baltimore food banks/shelters).
Shadowing: 100 hours (3+ specialties including Primary Care).
Honors: Phi Beta Kappa, Dean’s List, President’s List
I needed some help with my school list and such, so I came here! I would love to see what schools I should apply to and if it’s worth applying to T20s (particularly Weill Cornell and Icahn) with my application 🙂
My undergraduate GPA was impacted by early struggles in Intro Bio and Chem while I was battling undiagnosed/untreated endometriosis. Once my health was managed, my performance shifted significantly. I am hoping my MCAT and 4.0 post-bacc demonstrate that my early grades are not reflective of my current capabilities.
STATS
Bio: MD Resident, Dual Degree in Public Health & Sociology. URM. Low income (very low income lol like full pell grant and everything)
The Stats
Cumulative GPA: 3.60
Science GPA (sGPA): 3.55
Post-Bacc GPA: 4.0 (all credits)
MCAT: 526 (132 / 130 / 132 / 132)
Trend: Strong upward trend over the last 54 undergraduate credits, maintained through the post-bacc.
Targeting
Primary: MD (High-tier, Mid-tier, and In-state)
Secondary: Open to DO if necessary, but hoping the MCAT carries me for MD.
Extracurriculars
Research: ~2,500 hours. Includes 1st-author publication + 1 National Poster Presentation.
Clinical Paid (Gap Years): 3,000 hours as a full-time Medical Assistant/CRC.
Leadership: S.I.M (VP/Coordinator). 1,000 hours over 4 years. Focused on mentorship and advocacy for Black women in healthcare.
Non-Medical Employment: 3,000 hours. Worked throughout college (service/retail) to fund my education.
Teaching/Mentoring: 400 hours (ESL & underserved K-12 tutoring in Baltimore).
Advocacy & Social Justice: 400hours (Public Health/Sociology policy projects; Hearts for the Homeless).
Non-Clinical Volunteering: 300 hours (Consistent service in West Baltimore food banks/shelters).
Shadowing: 100 hours (3+ specialties including Primary Care).
Honors: Phi Beta Kappa, Dean’s List, President’s List
