Happymappy123
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I was thinking the same originallyYou're going to need to add DO schools with that MCAT.
I would agree with adding those DO schools as you are international. So, while the medians may look lower to you, those are also almost entirely comprised of US citizens/permanent residentsI was thinking the same originally, however these schools all have MCAT accepted/matriculated averages around 505-513, so I didn't see it as being an issue since my GPA is much above their posted averages according to MSAR, and I think I can write up my application well with some unique experiences. I should also add my preferred schools are the Michigan ones, and these have especially low MCATs from previous years as they are more holistic in approach. Let me know what u think. Thanks for the input!
I would agree with adding those DO schools as you are international. So, while the medians may look lower to you, those are also almost entirely comprised of US citizens/permanent residents
I would agree with adding those DO schools as you are international. So, while the medians may look lower to you, those are also almost entirely comprised of US citizens/permanent residents
Some of those non residents accepted attended undergraduate school in Michigan or are URM.I also have been told that for many of these schools, (Michigan primarily), Canadian residents are not treated as international, but rather are put into the same pile as out of state. On MSAR, the accepted MCAT averages differed very little for in state and oos for these ones.
ThanksSome of those non residents accepted attended undergraduate school in Michigan or are URM.
I also have been told that for many of these schools, (Michigan primarily), Canadian residents are not treated as international, but rather are put into the same pile as out of state. On MSAR, the accepted MCAT averages differed very little for in state and oos for these ones.
No. However, you should apply to DO schools also.I guess my only question is; would this mcat exclude me from further acceptance if the rest of my application (GPA, EC, secondary's) are done well?
You don't get it. You're an international applicant. You're expected to have very good stats to have a chance at an MD açceptance in the US. Like Candbgirl said, your high gpa doesn't make up for a meh MCAT. You need the whole package since your an international applicant...I guess my only question is; would this mcat exclude me from further acceptance if the rest of my application (GPA, EC, secondary's) are done well?
You don't get it. You're an international applicant. You're expected to have very good stats to have a chance at an MD açceptance in the US. Like Candbgirl said, your high gpa doesn't make up for a meh MCAT. You need the whole package since your an international applicant...
Where are you getting this info from? Canadians are internationals.Canadians are treated as "out of state" and not international.
From many reputable academic counselling sites. BeMo, for example, stated " Canadian citizens are treated by many schools as out-of-state applicants - these types of medical schools are often called “Canadian friendly” .Where are you getting this info from? Canadians are internationals.
I appreciate the input, and assure you I get it. I know its preferable to have high stats, even if Canadians are treated as "out of state" and not international. I will add some DO schools in, but my main point in asking was to see my chances, as I know friends who have been accepted as Canadians in my situation with 508-510 MCATs to some of these Michigan schools. I guess I justified in my head that a mediocre MCAT wouldnt be a deal breaker if all else was good, and if the school genuinely saw your interest since I've seen it done before. I was just looking for extra pointers.
I appreciate the input, and assure you I get it. I know its preferable to have high stats, even if Canadians are treated as "out of state" and not international. I will add some DO schools in, but my main point in asking was to see my chances, as I know friends who have been accepted as Canadians in my situation with 508-510 MCATs to some of these Michigan schools. I guess I justified in my head that a mediocre MCAT wouldnt be a deal breaker if all else was good, and if the school genuinely saw your interest since I've seen it done before. I was just looking for extra pointers.
With a sub 125, all bets are off in terms of gauging chances as an OOS / international applicant.
I'm not sure I understand this statement - could you clarify please? If it gives any extra info ive only applied to schools where there hasn't been an issue of sub125 cut offs.