Hey Everyone,
I'm an Illinois resident who recently graduated from a strong science program in Illinois. Obviously, the most glaring and disappointing part of my application are my two MCAT scores...
1. 23; 6/7/10 July 2012
2. 23; 8/7/8 April 2013
Both scores were pretty big shocks to me and introduced me to test anxiety that I've never experienced before. I know what you're all thinking either apply broadly or take the MCAT again. Unfortunately, I spent my entire summer riding my bike from the east coast to the west coast to raise money for cancer research and patient support services. I got back to Illinois in early August and I felt there wasn't enough time to adequately prepare for a retake. So I guess the position I'm in now is to apply broadly...
Besides my MCAT issues, the rest of my application is fairly strong (compared to other comments I've seen in chances for other applicants)
LORs (All very strong)
DO letter:
He's a graduate of CCOM, interviewed applicants after his graduation, and I've spent a lot of time learning about osteopathic medicine shadowing him. His intimate knowledge of the application process can only help my cause.
Two science letters:
Professor of Immunology and Professor of Organic Chemistry
Non Science:
Professor of Advertising
Volunteering:
Soup Kitchen Coordinator
Research
Professor of Kinesiology
Misc
Oral Surgeon
ECs
2500+ hours in my research lab. (pending publication)
2000+ hours in fraternity leadership and volunteering
20 hours/week Campus IT job
500+ hours shadowing DOs, MDs, nurses, and oral surgeons
2000+ hours assisting various charitable organizations in Illinois.
Service trips to Costa Rica and New Orleans
Otherwise, my grades have a strong upward trend through college. I've completed several final drafts of secondary essays for schools in the midwest area, but could definitely appreciate a definitive list of schools for other places I should apply.
Let me know if you have any questions and thanks!
I'm an Illinois resident who recently graduated from a strong science program in Illinois. Obviously, the most glaring and disappointing part of my application are my two MCAT scores...
1. 23; 6/7/10 July 2012
2. 23; 8/7/8 April 2013
Both scores were pretty big shocks to me and introduced me to test anxiety that I've never experienced before. I know what you're all thinking either apply broadly or take the MCAT again. Unfortunately, I spent my entire summer riding my bike from the east coast to the west coast to raise money for cancer research and patient support services. I got back to Illinois in early August and I felt there wasn't enough time to adequately prepare for a retake. So I guess the position I'm in now is to apply broadly...
Besides my MCAT issues, the rest of my application is fairly strong (compared to other comments I've seen in chances for other applicants)
LORs (All very strong)
DO letter:
He's a graduate of CCOM, interviewed applicants after his graduation, and I've spent a lot of time learning about osteopathic medicine shadowing him. His intimate knowledge of the application process can only help my cause.
Two science letters:
Professor of Immunology and Professor of Organic Chemistry
Non Science:
Professor of Advertising
Volunteering:
Soup Kitchen Coordinator
Research
Professor of Kinesiology
Misc
Oral Surgeon
ECs
2500+ hours in my research lab. (pending publication)
2000+ hours in fraternity leadership and volunteering
20 hours/week Campus IT job
500+ hours shadowing DOs, MDs, nurses, and oral surgeons
2000+ hours assisting various charitable organizations in Illinois.
Service trips to Costa Rica and New Orleans
Otherwise, my grades have a strong upward trend through college. I've completed several final drafts of secondary essays for schools in the midwest area, but could definitely appreciate a definitive list of schools for other places I should apply.
Let me know if you have any questions and thanks!