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Hey everyone,
I was hoping you all could help me figure this out. I have not had the best luck with the medical school application process. Here's my background in a nutshell:
- Went to a top-tier undergraduate school, GPA=2.93 (BCPM=2.91). The main reason it was low was due to illness. Grades went up over the 4 years.
- After undergrad, I went on to get two masters degrees (MS in bio and MPH) from good NYC area schools. GPA >3.5 for both.
- Took the MCAT twice. My scores were 28R and 31N.
- I have extensive research experience, including several papers.
- I have done community service both in college and in the NYC area.
Despite applying twice, I only had one interview in those two years, and no acceptances. I could have applied again this cycle but chose not to, because it seemed like it would have been overkill.
I know I'll have to retake the MCAT again as a result of not applying, but what else can I possibly do? It seems as though retaking classes would not do much to make a dent in my GPA. Is it worth it? The main area of concern is chem (specifically organic chem). I've heard about SMPs, but 2 masters degrees later, should I really bother tacking on another?
Should I wait a few years and gain more "real world" experience before trying to apply again, or apply sooner?
I'm not keen on applying to the Caribbean or to DO programs at this stage, but to anyone who has gone that route, were you able to match into good residency programs? If I was intent on going the surgery route, would either option allow me to enter a good residency program?
Thanks for your help.
- neurogeek
I was hoping you all could help me figure this out. I have not had the best luck with the medical school application process. Here's my background in a nutshell:
- Went to a top-tier undergraduate school, GPA=2.93 (BCPM=2.91). The main reason it was low was due to illness. Grades went up over the 4 years.
- After undergrad, I went on to get two masters degrees (MS in bio and MPH) from good NYC area schools. GPA >3.5 for both.
- Took the MCAT twice. My scores were 28R and 31N.
- I have extensive research experience, including several papers.
- I have done community service both in college and in the NYC area.
Despite applying twice, I only had one interview in those two years, and no acceptances. I could have applied again this cycle but chose not to, because it seemed like it would have been overkill.
I know I'll have to retake the MCAT again as a result of not applying, but what else can I possibly do? It seems as though retaking classes would not do much to make a dent in my GPA. Is it worth it? The main area of concern is chem (specifically organic chem). I've heard about SMPs, but 2 masters degrees later, should I really bother tacking on another?
Should I wait a few years and gain more "real world" experience before trying to apply again, or apply sooner?
I'm not keen on applying to the Caribbean or to DO programs at this stage, but to anyone who has gone that route, were you able to match into good residency programs? If I was intent on going the surgery route, would either option allow me to enter a good residency program?
Thanks for your help.
- neurogeek
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