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Hey OP. Just wanted to chime on as someone who was almost the exact same applicant as you: I applied with a 3.87 cGPA and a 506 MCAT. I too had ~5-6 DO acceptances (don't remember lol) and I was on the WL for my state MD. I was also pretty young, younger than you are now. I likely could have done better on an MCAT retake and might've had better luck if I had waited a cycle and re-applied. However, I just wanted to start my life already and really couldn't fathom taking a year off. I also knew I wanted IM or FM or maybe ob/gyn, so I wasn't super worried. I am happy with my decision overall. There are days when OMM kills me, but other than that I feel my experience would have been the same at any school (I go to one of the "established" DO schools).Hi after reading this thread I feel really worried. I have a 3.8 sGPA and a 4.0 non science GPA. My MCAT was a blemish at 506(127/125/127/127). I have 5 DO acceptances. And am on the waitlist for 3 MD schools.
I choose DMU since it’s an established school. I have been studying to retake the MCAT but my May date got cancelled because of COVID 19.
should I take a post bacc and reapply or should I be okay coming from DMU. I am only 23 and have time on my hands. Please some sound advice would be good, this thread has scared me ****less. And my parents (who I am living with at the moment) are pushing for DO and are saying they will not support me anymore if I do not go to a DO school.
I would suggest that if you're always going to wonder "what if", or if you think you may want a more competitive speciality, roll the dice and re-apply. If you just want to get the show on the road, DMU is a fine choice. It's a really personal decision and no one person can advise you on what the right path for your life is.