I recently just received my final rejection this cycle. I am trying to evaluate my options and decide how to move forward. I applied to 8 schools(state and low stat MD schools) and received zero interviews.
White male from rural area
MCAT(PS/V/BS):
1st attempt 8/13: 10/4/6(20)
2nd attempt 7/14: 8/3/11(22)
3rd attempt 1/15: Awaiting score
Chemistry Major
sGPA: 3.5
cGPA: 3.6
Extracurriculars
Employment: 4000 hours
Research: 1000 hours
Shadowing: 100 hours in various specialties
Hospital Internship: 200 hours
Campus Orientation Volunteer: 150 hours
CNA(started last fall so not on primary, but in secondaries): 500 hours as of now
Questions:
1. Do I take the MCAT a fourth time(which would be the new one) if the third score is bad?
2. Is there anything else I can do to make myself unique and stand out to admissions?
3. Will my other two MCAT scores drag down the third score?
4. Should I consider an SMP?
5. Is medicine still even possible?
White male from rural area
MCAT(PS/V/BS):
1st attempt 8/13: 10/4/6(20)
2nd attempt 7/14: 8/3/11(22)
3rd attempt 1/15: Awaiting score
Chemistry Major
sGPA: 3.5
cGPA: 3.6
Extracurriculars
Employment: 4000 hours
Research: 1000 hours
Shadowing: 100 hours in various specialties
Hospital Internship: 200 hours
Campus Orientation Volunteer: 150 hours
CNA(started last fall so not on primary, but in secondaries): 500 hours as of now
Questions:
1. Do I take the MCAT a fourth time(which would be the new one) if the third score is bad?
2. Is there anything else I can do to make myself unique and stand out to admissions?
3. Will my other two MCAT scores drag down the third score?
4. Should I consider an SMP?
5. Is medicine still even possible?