What are my chances?

[swimdoc0929]

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What are my chances with a cGPA 3.93 and a sGPA of a 3.95 as a student athlete but with a MCAT of 500? Is it worth applying or should I look DO instead? Thank!

 

[WedgeDawg]

500 is most likely not gonna cut it for MD unless there's something else you're leaving out. What state are you a resident of and what is your ethnicity?

 

[swimdoc0929]

White female, and in the process of switching to NC

 

[WedgeDawg]

Where are you switching from

 

[swimdoc0929]

NJ

 

[WedgeDawg]

If you actually become a real NC resident before you apply, ECU-Brody might take you, but other than that probably not. In NJ, you may have a shot at UMNDJ, Rutgers, and Cooper, but other than that, I'm thinking DO is your best bet unless you can retake the MCAT with a 511+.

 

[swimdoc0929]

I applied to Cooper already and I think that is going to be my best shot, but it would be my third time so I am hesitant but both times I took it I was still competing and in school full time, so I do think I could improve.

 

[WedgeDawg]

I applied to Cooper already and I think that is going to be my best shot, but it would be my third time so I am hesitant but both times I took it I was still competing and in school full time, so I do think I could improve.

Would you be able to give me a lot more information about your application and status? I can't really help you too much given what I know right now. Take a look at other threads in the What Are My Chances forum and copy their format, then edit the original post with the new information. After that, I and other posters will be able to give you more targeted advice. Thanks!

 

[swimdoc0929]

I have 100+ volunteer hours, I was a tutor, a team captain and a division 1 school, I have about 50 hours of shadowing, and just started volunteering at a medical clinic. I have a 500 on the MCAT and a 3.93 cumulative GPA and a 3.95 science GPA. I don't think my New Jersey residency will help all that much, and Brody was a part of the reason I switched states. I have volunteered in labs for 200+ hours. I took the MCAT twice already so I am very hesitant to take it again. I am thinking of looking into a post bacc program but I'm not really sure what to do. I am also hesitant to go DO because I would like to specialize. If there is anything I left out, let me know!

 

[GrapesofRath]

I have 100+ volunteer hours, I was a tutor, a team captain and a division 1 school, I have about 50 hours of shadowing, and just started volunteering at a medical clinic. I have a 500 on the MCAT and a 3.93 cumulative GPA and a 3.95 science GPA. I don't think my New Jersey residency will help all that much, and Brody was a part of the reason I switched states. I have volunteered in labs for 200+ hours. I took the MCAT twice already so I am very hesitant to take it again. I am thinking of looking into a post bacc program but I'm not really sure what to do. I am also hesitant to go DO because I would like to specialize. If there is anything I left out, let me know!

Do all the research you can on DO programs. This idea that many have that DO is just primary care is completely false , many many DOs go on to fields like pathology, neurology, anasthesiology, EM etc. Even general surgery happens for the best of the DOs. We all know DOs have disadvantages in the process but your not in a position with an MCAT 6-7 points below the MD median and 2 points below the DO median to be overly preoccupied with this. Besides the odds of an MD with a 25 mcat going on to those bigger specialities at bigger name programs where there's real DO bias historically aren't very good

You won't like hearing this but with 3 MCAT attempts with a max score of 500 forget about MDs there are many DO programs that will take a pass on with that MCAT track record. 3 MCAT attempts without topping 500 puts you at an elevated risk of failing boards and struggling in med school. It's honestly a poor enough MCAT showing that There are others who will see that MCAT track record and tell you you might want to start thinking of Plan B. I won't do that but the premise behind what they are saying has validity. Perspective is everything. Forget about MDs and focus on broadly applying to the newest DO programs.

 

[WedgeDawg]

Listen to grapes. He knows what's up.

 

[mnmoore]

Okay so I completely disagree with Wedge Dawg! My boyfriend is in a DO program now. I am premed so I do have the advantage of taking to some people who look at applications.
First great job on your GPA that's awesome! I specifically asked an administrator what score they were looking for on the MCAT and she said that they are not sure how they are going to look at the MCAT because they have seen really bright people do poorly.
Don't give up on medical school! At least apply. NC has so many medical school options including a DO school (Campbell). Hope this helps! Trust me I feel your pain with this MCAT! When I took the MCAT the first time my score was so bad that it looked like I didn't even study. It hard to keep pushing forward, but do t give up!

 

[WedgeDawg]

Okay so I completely disagree with Wedge Dawg! My boyfriend is in a DO program now. I am premed so I do have the advantage of taking to some people who look at applications.
First great job on your GPA that's awesome! I specifically asked an administrator what score they were looking for on the MCAT and she said that they are not sure how they are going to look at the MCAT because they have seen really bright people do poorly.
Don't give up on medical school! At least apply. NC has so many medical school options including a DO school (Campbell). Hope this helps! Trust me I feel your pain with this MCAT! When I took the MCAT the first time my score was so bad that it looked like I didn't even study. It hard to keep pushing forward, but do t give up!

Sorry, but what are you trying to say here and on what points do you disagree with me?

 

[candbgirl]

@mnmoore I believe OP has already applied this cycle. He really does need to read up on DO. He has so many misconceptions and if he wants to be a doctor that is his pathway.
OP what was your first MCAT score?