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I have been interested in osteopathic medicine for a year or two now...i've done my far share to learn more about the profession and all of its pros and cons. I've shadowed docs, visited schools, sat in on OMM classes, etc. The point is, I will be applying to DO no matter what, and am excited for the possibility to be one.
On the other hand, I am thinking of applying to MD schools as well. I have a competitive GPA, interesting ECs, and I should have some great LORs too. Here is my problem.....i can not see myself breaking out of the 25-28 range on the MCAT. I dread everything about this test and when i study it seems useless because I don't retain anything. When I take practice section tests, my PS score is god awful..sometimes i get so upset b/c i know i've missed so many questions that i just dont finish the section. My BS is okay (8-10 range) and my VR fluctuates between 9-11, but with my projected PS score.... i dont see myself getting very high overall.
I will be taking the MCAT on May 27th but plan to have ACOMAS/AMCAS apps done by early June before I get my scores. My question is, is it even worth applying to MD Programs??? Keep in mind I am also a California resident....the MD schools in Cali aren't exactly cake to get into.
I would be perfectly happy (even ecstatic) to be at a DO school. If i'm not feeling confident about my MCAT by the time AMCAS is due...should I even apply to MD or just stick with DO?
On the other hand, I am thinking of applying to MD schools as well. I have a competitive GPA, interesting ECs, and I should have some great LORs too. Here is my problem.....i can not see myself breaking out of the 25-28 range on the MCAT. I dread everything about this test and when i study it seems useless because I don't retain anything. When I take practice section tests, my PS score is god awful..sometimes i get so upset b/c i know i've missed so many questions that i just dont finish the section. My BS is okay (8-10 range) and my VR fluctuates between 9-11, but with my projected PS score.... i dont see myself getting very high overall.
I will be taking the MCAT on May 27th but plan to have ACOMAS/AMCAS apps done by early June before I get my scores. My question is, is it even worth applying to MD Programs??? Keep in mind I am also a California resident....the MD schools in Cali aren't exactly cake to get into.
I would be perfectly happy (even ecstatic) to be at a DO school. If i'm not feeling confident about my MCAT by the time AMCAS is due...should I even apply to MD or just stick with DO?