What are my chances

[try2catchmike1987]

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AAMCAS: 3.45 cGPA/3.91 sGpa MCAT: 29
AACOM: 3.69 cGPA/ 3.91 sGPA


FL Resident
Military
50 Hours Shadow
150 Hours Volunteer over a few years Clinical and Non
500 Hours Research, 1 pub pending.

I am planning on applying to all FL MD/DO schools and maybe a few "reach" schools. With my unbalanced stats and story how far should I "reach?"

Thank you

 

[Saxappeal1]

...what is your MCAT break down?

 

[gyngyn]

I have seen applying as disadvantaged because one's children are suffering backfire.

 

[try2catchmike1987]

...what is your MCAT break down?

I scored 9/10/10

 

[try2catchmike1987]

I have seen applying as disadvantaged because one's children are suffering backfire.

Ah ok... I only had put that because someone I know mentioned I should "check that box." There is a few more reasons I think I am "disadvantaged" but I have no problem not bringing it up if there is any chance it can hurt me

 

[Saxappeal1]

...so when you refer to your "unbalanced stats" are you referring to your lowish cGPA?
Your MCAT is a little low for the MD schools but not DO schools in FL.
I can only speak about FSU since I got in, but FSU is a little different as far as their outlook. They are incredibly holistic, they look at the whole person and they try to gauge who is really trying hard and who has the competency and drive to become a great doctor to help the underserved. They believe stats are important, but not everything, just a part of a whole picture, which I like. My stats were similar to yours and I got into FSU, but I can't speak to other schools since FSU was the only interview I got in Florida.

 

[try2catchmike1987]

I was thinking more unbalanced between my cGPA and sGPA. I have looked into FSU and UF mostly and they are certainly my top choices in Florida. At the same time I would have no problem going DO if I was accepted. Ultimately I would just like to practice medicine.

 

[Saxappeal1]

^^OP I like your attitude.

 

[Auosh]

...so when you refer to your "unbalanced stats" are you referring to your lowish cGPA?
Your MCAT is a little low for the MD schools but not DO schools in FL.
I can only speak about FSU since I got in, but FSU is a little different as far as their outlook. They are incredibly holistic, they look at the whole person and they try to gauge who is really trying hard and who has the competency and drive to become a great doctor to help the underserved. They believe stats are important, but not everything, just a part of a whole picture, which I like. My stats were similar to yours and I got into FSU, but I can't speak to other schools since FSU was the only interview I got in Florida.

FSU is it DO or MD?

 

[Saxappeal1]

FSU is MD

 

[Goro]

First off, many thanks for your service to our country.

I suggest the following:

Rush
NYMC
Creighton
Albany
Rosy Franklin
Drexel
Temple
Loma Linda (but read their list of don'ts)
MCW
St. Louis U
Jefferson
Creighton
Tulane
Loyola
GWU
Georgetown
Tufts
U Miami
Wake Forest
EVMS
VCU
All new MD programs
Any DO program
ALL FL schools.

AAMCAS: 3.45 cGPA/3.91 sGpa MCAT: 29
AACOM: 3.69 cGPA/ 3.91 sGPA
A's in all prereq except orgo 1, B.

FL Resident
Military
50 Hours Shadow
150 Hours Volunteer over a few years Clinical and Non
500 Hours Research, 1 pub pending, low impact.
I am applying as "disadvantaged" if that matters, my family is on some health assistance programs for one of my children and we are well under the poverty line.

The reason my cGPA is low is due to grades that are now 9 years old (econ, comp 1) that I enrolled in and never attended (1st college semester), got F's, but retook for A's.

The reason I got interested in medicine is because one of my children is very sick and had significant surgeries since birth and will need continuous care his entire life. This got my moving in the direction of medicine and the basis of my personal statement. I am planning on applying to all FL MD/DO schools and maybe a few "reach" schools. With my unbalanced stats and story how far should I "reach?"

Thank you