What are my chances?

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I will throw out some facts and let me know what you think, and where should i improve. I am 38, will graduate next June. I will have 13 years experience as a paramedic. I have ACLS,PALS, PHTLS, AND BCLS certificates.
My GPA will be ~3.5 science and ~3.7 overall. I have not taken the MCAT yet, but the practice tests I have taken would indicate 25-27(taking material still to be covered into consideration). I will become a doctor, but would appreciate any advice. Thanks.
 
Yes u will become a doctor. U have good grades, good experience, MCAT i'm sure u'll do well based on practice tests. U'll get in somewhere
 
FUTR_DR said:
I will throw out some facts and let me know what you think, and where should i improve. I am 38, will graduate next June. I will have 13 years experience as a paramedic. I have ACLS,PALS, PHTLS, AND BCLS certificates.
My GPA will be ~3.5 science and ~3.7 overall. I have not taken the MCAT yet, but the practice tests I have taken would indicate 25-27(taking material still to be covered into consideration). I will become a doctor, but would appreciate any advice. Thanks.

You have excellent chance of getting into DO school. I think you will get into your top choice because nothing can beat the life experiences you would have had.
 
Whaddaya worried about? You should have no problem as long as you do ok on the MCAT.
 
Seems as though your chances are VERY good. Especially at a DO school. They'll love you.
 
FUTR_DR said:
I will throw out some facts and let me know what you think, and where should i improve. I am 38, will graduate next June. I will have 13 years experience as a paramedic. I have ACLS,PALS, PHTLS, AND BCLS certificates.
My GPA will be ~3.5 science and ~3.7 overall. I have not taken the MCAT yet, but the practice tests I have taken would indicate 25-27(taking material still to be covered into consideration). I will become a doctor, but would appreciate any advice. Thanks.

Looks like you're set as it is. A slightly higher mcat score would help you secure a position at pretty much every DO program (and more than a couple solid MD programs as well). Also, make certain to obtain solid rec letters (preferably from a DO physician).
 
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