Hey guys, applying AMCAS now and trying to figure out chances.
I've been climbing back from an abysmal 2.9 GPA freshman year - hence the 3.3 sGPA. Also had a chronic pain situation last fall, making it almost impossible to study, getting another bad grade in a science course. But I got surgery last december and hope that grade doesn't stop me from getting into Medical School. I think I have some strong EC's though.
3.56 GPA
3.3 sGPA
32 MCAT (11, 11, 10)
-10 Months paid research at a major pediatric childrens hospital, over 400 hours (Clinical in the ER)
-150+ hours volunteering in ER of other hospital, 150+ hours of ambulance ridealongs (not certified EMT though)
-Medical Scribe in Physicans office (parents), over 200 hours
-2 time medical mission volunteer in Guatemala
-Currently in Philippines with Operation Smile and shadowing doctors on a scholarship
-Executive board member of a dance marathon for pediatric cancer research, 3 years
-VP of programming of Medical Fraternity on campus
-Certified Standardized Patient for nursing program on campus and for local hospital to train nurses and residents
-Own a DJ business on the side (with business license, taxes, etc for 5 years)
-Campus Tour Guide
-Honors Program, Award Winner
School List:
Reach Looking at average stats:
Stony Brook University (Reach)
Georgetown (Semi Reach)
Maryland (Reach)
Possible:
Jefferson
Drexel
Temple
Virginia Commonwealth University
Eastern Virginia
University of Vermont
UMDNJ
Robert Wood
New York Medical College
George Washington
Marshall (Safety? Born there, Legacy)
Wake Forest
Penn State
PCOM Osteopathic
UMDNJ Osteopathic
Lake Erie Osteopathic
Thanks for the opinions guys!
I've been climbing back from an abysmal 2.9 GPA freshman year - hence the 3.3 sGPA. Also had a chronic pain situation last fall, making it almost impossible to study, getting another bad grade in a science course. But I got surgery last december and hope that grade doesn't stop me from getting into Medical School. I think I have some strong EC's though.
3.56 GPA
3.3 sGPA
32 MCAT (11, 11, 10)
-10 Months paid research at a major pediatric childrens hospital, over 400 hours (Clinical in the ER)
-150+ hours volunteering in ER of other hospital, 150+ hours of ambulance ridealongs (not certified EMT though)
-Medical Scribe in Physicans office (parents), over 200 hours
-2 time medical mission volunteer in Guatemala
-Currently in Philippines with Operation Smile and shadowing doctors on a scholarship
-Executive board member of a dance marathon for pediatric cancer research, 3 years
-VP of programming of Medical Fraternity on campus
-Certified Standardized Patient for nursing program on campus and for local hospital to train nurses and residents
-Own a DJ business on the side (with business license, taxes, etc for 5 years)
-Campus Tour Guide
-Honors Program, Award Winner
School List:
Reach Looking at average stats:
Stony Brook University (Reach)
Georgetown (Semi Reach)
Maryland (Reach)
Possible:
Jefferson
Drexel
Temple
Virginia Commonwealth University
Eastern Virginia
University of Vermont
UMDNJ
Robert Wood
New York Medical College
George Washington
Marshall (Safety? Born there, Legacy)
Wake Forest
Penn State
PCOM Osteopathic
UMDNJ Osteopathic
Lake Erie Osteopathic
Thanks for the opinions guys!