What are my chances for MD? 3.76 cgpa, 3.68 sgpa, 516 MCAT

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KY resident
Cumulative GPA: 3.76
Science GPA: 3.68
MCAT: 516 (128/127/130/131)

Research:
Anthropology/Psychology Research Assistant (~80 hours)

Clinical:
Shadowing various pediatric specialists in a children's hospital (~240 hours)
Emergency Department Volunteer (40 hours)

Employment:
Pharmacy Technician (~420 hours)
Assistant daycare teacher (800+ hours)

Service Leadership:
Peer Health Education ~1.5 years

Non clinical Volunteering:
Camp Counselor at a camp for children with CKD (192 hours)
Best Buddies Volunteer (~30 hours)
Volunteer tour guide at a disease exhibit (~30 hours)
Reading volunteer in children's STEAM program (~25 hours)

Current School List:
University of Kentucky
University of Cincinnati
Ohio State University
University of Louisville

Chances for these schools? Also, any suggestions for other schools to apply to? Would like to stay within driving distance of KY for family reasons, but am open to applying anywhere and to at least 6 more schools. Thanks!

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Depends on where you're applying,

Science GPA is a little low, so to be competitive I would def be aiming for higher scores on BB and CP, get your MCAT to above a 510 and you'll get interviews!
 
Come back when you have an MCAT score, and then we can best advice. Otherwise, GPAs are fine.
Currently a senior and will be taking the MCAT in April and applying for the 2018 cycle after I graduate. Current standings:

Cumulative GPA:
3.781
Nonscience GPA:
3.96
Science GPA:
3.58

Research:
Undergraduate Anthropology Research Assistant (began last month and will continue until graduation)

Clinical:
Shadowing various pediatric specialists in a children's hospital in summer 2017 (~240 hours)
Emergency Department Volunteer (40 hours)

Employment:
Pharmacy Technician (8 months/~480 hours)

Service Leadership:
Project Health Ambassador Intern (peer health education - 1.5 years)

Volunteering:
Camp Counselor at a camp for children with chronic kidney disease (192 hours)
Best Buddies Volunteer (1 year)
Volunteer tour guide at a disease exhibit (6 months)
Reading volunteer in children's STEAM program (6 months)

If I were to graduate with my current cumulative and science GPAs, what kind of score would I need to aim for on the MCAT? Also, is there anything that I should focus on getting more experience in (clinical, volunteering, etc.?)
 
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