Where to apply?

[Wolfpack93]

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I'm trying to narrow down my school list while being realistic, and want to know where to apply. cGPA 3.80 sGPA 3.80 MCAT 29 (10/9/10). I've been in a research lab for about a year and half no publications but did do a poster presentation and wrote a thesis if that matters. I've worked as a tutor for 2 years and discussion group leader for genetics for 2 years. I've also been a scribe in the ED for about 300 hours and volunteered at a family medicine outreach clinic for ~100 hours.

My list so far:

Chicago Medical School
Cooper Medical School
Creighton
Frank Netter
George Washington U
New York Medical College
Pennsylvania State
Saint Louis University
Commonwealth Medical College
Brown (Super reach I know but oh well)
Buffalo State University
University of Arizona
University of Arkansas
University of Missouri - Kansas
West Virginia University

I'm also applying to University of Nevada as I'm a Nevada resident. All I really did to determine this list was look at MSAR and found schools that fit my MCAT range, so I was wondering if anyone had any additional advice. Thank you!

 

[Wolfpack93]

Also I'm not opposed to DO schools but know absolutely nothing about where to apply for those.

 

[Radric Davis MD]

I'd add Medical College of Wisconsin to that list as well. I know a few people with MCATs of 27-29 and lower GPA than yours who were accepted there.

 

[Wolfpack93]

I'd add Medical College of Wisconsin to that list as well. I know a few people with MCATs of 27-29 and lower GPA than yours who were accepted there.

Thanks! Are they out of state friendly?

 

[Radric Davis MD]

You can check the MSAR, but I believe they are about 50/50 Wisconsinites to OOS. So more OOS friendly than a state school, but not quite as much as your standard private school. The people I know who were accepted are all OOS.

 

[Hospitalized]

My suggestions based on my MSAR research. My prediction is that I will have similar stats to you so this is the kind of list I came up with. I adjusted from my MDapps.

I would add:

EVMS
Oakland Beaumont
Vermont
Loma Linda
Albany
MCW
Rosalind Franklin
Wright State
Indiana (they do accept like 300 students every year with decent OOS rate, but might be a reach)

Maybe add New Mexico. They aren't very OOS friendly but they get a low number of OOS applications every year (less than 1000) and will accept some. You are regional, so there's that.

I would chuck:

Buffalo, they only accept 10% OOS and median MCAT is 32.
Arkansas is somewhat of a reach, unfriendly to OOS.

Thanks! Are they out of state friendly?

Yep!

For DO, I would just apply to your regional schools. Your stats are good enough that you will likely get accepted to a nearby one. That is, if your desire is to stay somewhat close to home.

Good luck!!

 

[Wolfpack93]

My suggestions based on my MSAR research. My prediction is that I will have similar stats to you so this is the kind of list I came up with. I adjusted from my MDapps.

I would add:

EVMS
Oakland Beaumont
Vermont
Loma Linda
Albany
MCW
Rosalind Franklin
Wright State
Indiana (they do accept like 300 students every year with decent OOS rate, but might be a reach)

Maybe add New Mexico. They aren't very OOS friendly but they get a low number of OOS applications every year (less than 1000) and will accept some. You are regional, so there's that.

I would chuck:

Buffalo, they only accept 10% OOS and median MCAT is 32.
Arkansas is somewhat of a reach, unfriendly to OOS.



Yep!

For DO, I would just apply to your regional schools. Your stats are good enough that you will likely get accepted to a nearby one. That is, if your desire is to stay somewhat close to home.

Good luck!!

Thank you so much, and good luck to you as well!

 

[ChasingRain]

Hey Guys,

I've read a lot of posts on here but this is the first time I'm posting. I would really appreciate some help on where to apply. Below are all my relevant stats in simplified form.

Overall GPA: 3.86
MCAT Score (Just got them today!): 511 (85th percentile, all sections fairly even distribution)

ECs:
1 Publication - 20 hours
Thesis Writing Research Program + 1st author publication - 200 hours
7 Honors/Rewards/Recognitions: Officer of the Year, Science Seminar Series, AP Scholar, IB Scholar, Honor Societies etc.
National Science Foundation Recognition for Research Excellence - 20 hours
2 Research Conferences/Symposiums - 9 hours
Physician Shadowing (5 types) + Medical Student Rounds Sit-ins - 204 hours
Research Program #1 (2 years) - 70 hours
Medical Event Executive Board (2 years) - 600 hours
Research Lab Assistant (2 years) - 1016 hours
Research Program #2 (1 year) - 125 hours
Microbiology Teaching Assistant - 284 hours
Medical Organization (3 years, Director, Vice President of Operations, President) - 1665 hours
Non-Medical/Clinical Volunteering - 173 hours
SGA Committee, Relay for Life Committee, Health Week Committee, Education/Literacy Committee, Different Abilities Committee - 185 hours
Hospital/Clinical Volunteering (4 years) - 247 hours

Where all can I apply? I know my ECs are excellent and my GPA is solid but because the MCAT score plays such a large role in where to apply I'm not sure what schools I can apply to. Mainly because I'm not sure what to do with my 511 in terms of where to start. I'm applying to all of my state schools + Brown + Dartmouth. I want to apply to 20-30 schools and need help deciding where.

Thank You!

 

[gyngyn]

Hey Guys,

I've read a lot of posts on here but this is the first time I'm posting. I would really appreciate some help on where to apply. Below are all my relevant stats in simplified form.

Overall GPA: 3.86
MCAT Score (Just got them today!): 511 (85th percentile, all sections fairly even distribution)

ECs:
1 Publication - 20 hours
Thesis Writing Research Program + 1st author publication - 200 hours
7 Honors/Rewards/Recognitions: Officer of the Year, Science Seminar Series, AP Scholar, IB Scholar, Honor Societies etc.
National Science Foundation Recognition for Research Excellence - 20 hours
2 Research Conferences/Symposiums - 9 hours
Physician Shadowing (5 types) + Medical Student Rounds Sit-ins - 204 hours
Research Program #1 (2 years) - 70 hours
Medical Event Executive Board (2 years) - 600 hours
Research Lab Assistant (2 years) - 1016 hours
Research Program #2 (1 year) - 125 hours
Microbiology Teaching Assistant - 284 hours
Medical Organization (3 years, Director, Vice President of Operations, President) - 1665 hours
Non-Medical/Clinical Volunteering - 173 hours
SGA Committee, Relay for Life Committee, Health Week Committee, Education/Literacy Committee, Different Abilities Committee - 185 hours
Hospital/Clinical Volunteering (4 years) - 247 hours

Where all can I apply? I know my ECs are excellent and my GPA is solid but because the MCAT score plays such a large role in where to apply I'm not sure what schools I can apply to. Mainly because I'm not sure what to do with my 511 in terms of where to start. I'm applying to all of my state schools + Brown + Dartmouth. I want to apply to 20-30 schools and need help deciding where.

Thank You!

You really need your own thread. This one is for OP.
Go over to What are My Chances for the best result!

 

[ChasingRain]

You really need your own thread. This one is for OP.
Go over to What are My Chances for the best result!

Ok I will thank you!

Also... how do you make your own thread? #justlearningnow

 

[gyngyn]

Ok I will thank you!

Also... how do you make your own thread? #justlearningnow

There's a rectangle in the upper right corner of each forum that says: post new thread.