What are my chances?

[Mary B]

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1. cGPA/sGPA: 3.3 with high upward trend. 3.7/ 3.6 last 2 semesters, aiming for 3.8+ this semester.


2. MCAT score: What would be the minimum score I should get to be accepted into a MD program here in the US?


3. State of residence: California


4. Ethnicity and/or race- Middle Eastern, low income, disadvantaged


5. Undergraduate institution or category

- Small Liberal Arts College


6. Clinical experience (volunteer and non-volunteer)

- Hospital about 100 hours in 6 months.

-ER volunteering


7. Research experience and productivity

- 3.5 years by the time I apply

- 2 Projects with high chance of getting published. Probably 2nd or 3rd author.

- Worked all year, winter break, summer break.

- Also worked as a research assistant teaching younger students research techniques during the summer.

- Multiple poster presentations at national and regional conferences.


8. Shadowing experience and specialties represented

- Shadowed 5 specialties, 60 hours total


9. Non-clinical volunteering

- Feed the homeless

- Member of medical charity club, organize various philanthropic events

- Physical Therapy and Adult Healthcare center volunteer


10.Other extracurricular activities/Awards

- Supplemental instructor for Ochem (1 Year)

- Scholar Mentor Club


I am taking a gap year to build on my extra curriculars and clinical experience. I am not sure about applying for a post bacc program or adding an extra semester of classes in order to increase my GPA. But do I have a shot at U.S. MD schools? What is the minimum MCAT score I need? Thank you so very much for your guidance and help
@gyngyn @Goro

 

[gyngyn]

With a 510 you will have a shot at MD (with the grade trajectory you describe). Even with an MCAT of 515 though, you should plan on an OOS list that is at least as well thought out as your IS list.

 

[Mary B]

With a 510 you will have a good shot at MD. Even with an MCAT of 515 though, you should plan on an OOS list that is at least as well thought out as your IS list.

What schools can I apply to? I don’t have enough money to buy an MSAR right now. Waiting on my FAP application. Thank you very much!

 

[gyngyn]

What schools can I apply to? I don’t have enough money to buy an MSAR right now. Waiting on my FAP application. Thank you very much!

When your FAP comes through, you can look for schools where your MCAT is at the median and where they take at least 20% OOS. Be sure to check if you fit the mission at mission-based schools. If you look through these threads you may see others with stats like yours where you can get an idea of these lists.