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There are really bad aspects to my application and good ones too, in my opinion. I have been in a rough situation taking care of my family, my alcoholic parents, and working to support them while taking excessive units. I have 9 WITHDRAWALS and had a freshman GPA of 2.57, and a Sophomore GPA of 3.10. However, my Junior year I pulled a 4.0, and I just have my senior year left, where I will apply to Medical School AFTER graduating. If I can pull off another 4.0, my stats will be:
***Academics***
Overall GPA: 3.505
Science GPA: 3.334
MCAT: Need to take
Degree: BS in Biochemistry
<CALIFORNIA RESIDENT>
***Clinical***
Medical Brigades to Honduras
Gap Medics to Tanzania
Diabetic Research (will be 2 years of research)
Hospital Volunteer 400 Hours
ER Volunteer 50 Hours
EMT Volunteer 50 Hours
Shadowed MD Physician 24 Hours
Shadowed DO Physician 24 Hours
Shadowed MD Gastroenterologist 24 Hours
***Volunteer***
Orphanage Volunteer in Ghana, West Africa
Food Bank Volunteer
Soup Kitchen Volunteer
***EC***
Psychology Club Member
Chess Club Member
Chess Club Co-President
Job Manager
Violinist
Chemistry Tutor
Mathematics Tutor
Health Internship
QUESTIONS:
1. What do you think of my application overall? Do I have a chance at low-tier & mid-tier Allopathic schools?
2. What can I do about EC's and volunteering? Am I missing something?
3. How can I strengthen my application besides my GPA?
***Academics***
Overall GPA: 3.505
Science GPA: 3.334
MCAT: Need to take
Degree: BS in Biochemistry
<CALIFORNIA RESIDENT>
***Clinical***
Medical Brigades to Honduras
Gap Medics to Tanzania
Diabetic Research (will be 2 years of research)
Hospital Volunteer 400 Hours
ER Volunteer 50 Hours
EMT Volunteer 50 Hours
Shadowed MD Physician 24 Hours
Shadowed DO Physician 24 Hours
Shadowed MD Gastroenterologist 24 Hours
***Volunteer***
Orphanage Volunteer in Ghana, West Africa
Food Bank Volunteer
Soup Kitchen Volunteer
***EC***
Psychology Club Member
Chess Club Member
Chess Club Co-President
Job Manager
Violinist
Chemistry Tutor
Mathematics Tutor
Health Internship
QUESTIONS:
1. What do you think of my application overall? Do I have a chance at low-tier & mid-tier Allopathic schools?
2. What can I do about EC's and volunteering? Am I missing something?
3. How can I strengthen my application besides my GPA?