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[Jmust171]

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Hey guys if there's anyone out there who would be willing to help me that would be great...
California resident
I have a 3.73 overall with a 3.87 nonscience and 3.64 science GPA
Bio major, Chem minor, did take biochem
MCAT Score
08/13 9/9/8 (P/V/B) 26
07/14 9/8/8 (P/V/B) 25 (ya idk what happened i was averaging 29 on kaplan's tests)

EC/honors
200 hours in Cardiovascular ICU at UCSD
140 hours tutoring the underserved iraqi refugee community basic english/health literacy
100 hours tutoring upper division genetics at my college
100 hours Lab experience
wrote a research thesis
deans list all 8 semesters I was in college
gradauted magna cum laude
plus I have a ton of work experience

I feel like theres no way im getting into MD school so i applied to DO schools listed below...
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University, Admissions Office, IL
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine -Virginia Campus, VA
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Bradenton Campus, FL
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Erie/Seton Hill, PA
Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine, VA
Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine, IN
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, MI
Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, FL
NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine, NY
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, OH (removed)
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine, WA (removed)
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, PA
Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Osteopathic Medicine, CO
Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine (formerly UMDNJ SOM), NJ (removed)
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in New York, NY
Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine - California, CA
Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine - Nevada, NV
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, ME (removed)
Western University of Health Sciences/College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific - Lebanon, OR
Western University of Health Sciences/College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific - Pomona, CA

What are my chances at those schools listed above? Are there any i should remove/add? keep in mind Im submitting my application in a few days (i'm late i know...)

Thank you in advance, it really means a lot

 

[SkipJunior]

remove pacific northwest , ohio uni, university of new england and rowan because they heavily select for instate. some of these schools require a do letter, look up their admissions sites for more info. I feel like you will receive interview invites from several schools.

 

[Jmust171]

remove pacific northwest , ohio uni, university of new england and rowan because they heavily select for instate. some of these schools require a do letter, look up their admissions sites for more info. I feel like you will receive interview invites from several schools.

Awesome I was wondering which ones prefer in state...I hope you're right but just in case im applying to pharmacy school too. Im trying to get a DO letter but idk if thats gunna happen 🙁 I have a letter from a science and non science professor and one from the place i voluteer so im hoping that'll help me out...

 

[SkipJunior]

also the do cycle is longer so you're not too late, just submit your secondaries asap. try your best to secure a do letter but if not, don't worry about it. most do schools don't require a do letter.

 

[Jmust171]

also the do cycle is longer so you're not too late, just submit your secondaries asap. try your best to secure a do letter but if not, don't worry about it. most do schools don't require a do letter.

dude (or dudette?) you're a life saver...ive been stressing out a lot cuz my mcat was bad so i thought my dreams were done...if what you say is true then you just put my mind at ease...

 

[SkipJunior]

dude (or dudette?) you're a life saver...ive been stressing out a lot cuz my mcat was bad so i thought my dreams were done...if what you say is true then you just put my mind at ease...

dude and you're welcome. I would also suggest removing michigan state. I'll be honest with you, some DO schools will waitlist/reject you but that's okay. I do feel that if you apply to enough new DO schools, you will receive interview invites. Your list looks good for the most part, just make sure you apply to new schools like marian, liberty, and rocky vista. however you have a chance with some of the more established DO schools. Stay positive and submit atleast 10 DO secondaries.

 

[SkipJunior]

also @Goro is the resident DO expert, he will be able to further help you and will correct me if I made a mistake. Just stay positive, apply broadly and apply now, and I feel that you will receive an acceptance. I wish you the best in life.

 

[Jmust171]

also @Goro is the resident DO expert, he will be able to further help you and will correct me if I made a mistake. Just stay positive, apply broadly and apply now, and I feel that you will receive an acceptance. I wish you the best in life.

ive heard of this mysterious goro i hope he can help me...im fine with 11 rejections its just the one acceptance that matters (preferably in new york or california hahaha) i thought my mcat was bad even for do schools but i guess MD schools had me thinking that im a failure haha. ya i was gunna remove MSU i dont really wanna go there tbh haha

 

[SkipJunior]

ive heard of this mysterious goro i hope he can help me...im fine with 11 rejections its just the one acceptance that matters (preferably in new york or california hahaha) i thought my mcat was bad even for do schools but i guess MD schools had me thinking that im a failure haha. ya i was gunna remove MSU i dont really wanna go there tbh haha

you know, you would be surprised, if you were a new mexico or west virginia resident, there's a good chance that someone with your stats would have received an interview invite from your state MD school. Sometimes state MD schools accept instate applicants that would have been rejected by some DO schools!

 

[Jmust171]

you know, you would be surprised, if you were a new mexico or west virginia resident, there's a good chance that someone with your stats would have received an interview invite from your state MD school. Sometimes state MD schools accept instate applicants that would have been rejected by some DO schools!

I KNOW ITS SO FRUSTRATING!!! California is spoiled by the UC System and schools like USC and Loma Linda so they dont give in state priority believe it or not. only UCR does but their school is literally 50 people and they accept 25 of them from UCR undergrad haha

 

[Aerus]

Let's call upon @Goro the guru of medical school admissions! Best of luck OP.

 

[Jmust171]

Let's call upon @Goro the guru of medical school admissions! Best of luck OP.

I messaged the great @Goro haha i really need his/her help right now 😛

 

[JoyKim456]

IDK about the process much but maybe you could try to take the MCAT one more time?

 

[Jmust171]

IDK about the process much but maybe you could try to take the MCAT one more time?

The only open MCATs in my area for this year are in a week (not happening) or if i fly somewhere to take it (not happening either due to money concerns) so im going to try to work thru this. Goro responded to my personal message and told me my chances of getting interview invites are very good with these numbers so im not tripping...yet hahah

 

[BestDoctorEver]

@Jmust171 You list is too top heavy... You should add a couple of low schools. I suggest PCOM-GA, LMU-COM, ACOM etc..

 

[Jmust171]

@Jmust171 You list is too top heavy... You should add a couple of low schools. I suggest PCOM-GA, LMU-COM, ACOM etc..

Ya thats what goro told me...heres my updated list
A.T. Still University, School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona, AZ
Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University, AZ

Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine, NC

Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University, Admissions Office, IL

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine -Virginia Campus, VA

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Bradenton Campus, FL

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Erie/Seton Hill, PA

Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine, VA

Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine, IN

Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, MI

Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, FL

NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine, NY

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, PA

Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Osteopathic Medicine, CO

Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in New York, NY

Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine - California, CA

Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine - Nevada, NV

Western University of Health Sciences/College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific - Lebanon, OR
Western University of Health Sciences/College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific - Pomona, CA

William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine, MS

 

[Jmust171]

Anyone know if my chances of acceptance at any of these schools is good? I recently got a LOR from an MD...

 

[kingbob128]

I would take out Touro-NY