What should I do? Non-US citizen 3.35cGPA 3.2sGPA

[Loavesonloaves]

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So I’m trying to decide if continuing on the pre-med path is right for me.

Here’s some background on me:

I’m graduating this fall with my GPA likely to fall around 3.3 cGPA and 3.2 sGPA. I haven’t taken the MCAT yet. My plan is to take it next February

I don’t have any clinical experience in college. I was more focused on school work and volunteering and was planning to get the clinical experience this past year but pandemic’s made that almost impossible. Should’ve gotten it done sooner but here we are.

Like I said in the title I’m not a US citizen but I am currently applying for permanent residency.

Right now I’m trying to decide between enrolling in an SMP or a post-bacc program to boost my chances. Once shadowing becomes an option I will definitely be doing that too.

I know that advice is hard to give without an MCAT score but I was hoping to get some feedback on what the best course of action would be for me from here? Do I still have a shot at med school? I am focused on applying to DO schools because I know my chances with MD schools is pretty thin.

 

[Damson]

@Loavesonloaves how long until your student visa expires? how long have the representatives told you your permanent residency application will take to be processed?

Also. Since you aren't even a PR or US citizen yet - are you interested in Australia?

 

[Loavesonloaves]

@Loavesonloaves how long until your student visa expires? how long have the representatives told you your permanent residency application will take to be processed?

Also. Since you aren't even a PR or US citizen yet - are you interested in Australia?

My visa is valid until May next year. If I enroll in a special masters program or post-back I would have to apply for a new visa

 

[DrStephenStrange]

Unfortunately, without a green card AKA permanent residency, applying to medical school would be a waste of time. Very few medical schools accept people without a green card or US citizenship. For now, focus on getting your green card first, which could take years depending on what type of petition application you're doing, then you can think about the MCAT and medical school. You can try to get some clinical experiences in the mean time or apply for a master degree. If you take the MCAT next February without no certainty of getting your green card within a year or two, you're wasting your time because your MCAT is only valid for 3 years (for some schools it's 2 years).

 

[Damson]

My visa is valid until May next year. If I enroll in a special masters program or post-back I would have to apply for a new visa

you didn't answer my second question

 

[Loavesonloaves]

you didn't answer my second question

Oh my bad. Funnily enough someone did suggest Australia to me recently. But unfortunately that's not really an option for me. The main reason I want to study medicine in the states and simultaneously my path to permanent residency, is my American fiancee I plan to start a life with

 

[Damson]

Oh my bad. Funnily enough someone did suggest Australia to me recently. But unfortunately that's not really an option for me. The main reason I want to study medicine in the states and simultaneously my path to permanent residency, is my American fiancee I plan to start a life with

Ah I see. Then regarding your permanent residency application, always consult the gov office and/or migration agents to get a good idea of when it'll be processed. Like @DrStephenStrange said your chances of admissions are much higher as a PR or citizen.

 

[Loavesonloaves]

Ah I see. Then regarding your permanent residency application, always consult the gov office and/or migration agents to get a good idea of when it'll be processed. Like @DrStephenStrange said your chances of admissions are much higher as a PR or citizen.

I think that makes a lot of sense thank you.