What should I do during my senior year? I am lost and unsure.

[bestleonagg]

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[ZedsDed]

I'm not sure what your question is. Your stats are very competitive.

 

[BasedMD]

Start prepping for the mcat, so you don't have to rush. Just start content reviewing, maybe enroll in a prep course if you need to, and relax because you have good ecs and great achievements.

You have the time to take things slow, just relax, and nail that mcat and you're set.

 

[GrapesofRath]

Your GPA is fine. Calfornia residents have it more competitive than anybody but with a 3.7/3.65 you will do fine in admission with a smart list of schools and a solid MCAT. The key is the solid MCAT. Obviously you need that before your gap year occurs when you apply but that should be your focus. A 3.7/35 is a good bet of getting in somewhere, even potentially some of the higher ranked type of schools like perhaps Case Western to completely name a random name. A 3.7/28 with California residence odds are way worse of even getting into a single med school. That's the importance of the MCAT.

Your research is solid, I would try to get a job in a clinical setting next year(clinical research assistant, scribe, PCT to name a few). That'll pay your bills and get you a job that pays above minimum wage. If you need more money working on acquiring your phlebotomist certificate or taking a class for an EKG certificate or something like that would help there. If you have sports medicine experience see if there are any connections you might have that could land you a job there; that would definitely be beneficial to your application.

 

[vellez]

Sounds like you have a very competitive application already. I don't know you specifically, of course, and I could be completely off base here, but you did a lot of really impressive things in your undergrad time. Good job. But, how would you assess your ability to socialize/have a conversation with a new person/have fun? I think these traits make an interviewee much more personable and interesting. A gap year to sort of relax/decompress/pursue other NON-MEDICAL interests would be a good idea so that way when it comes time to work on your application and MCAT, you aren't so burnt out.

Taking care of your family is a very impressive leadership quality, don't negate that. It shows a high level of maturity on your part.

 

[bestleonagg]

Thank you, everyone, for all the advice! I am very grateful!

 

[chiefscribejake]

You seem set, just knock out the MCAT. Your EC list is extensive and impressive.