Applying this spring (so that I'll be in MS1 the fall of 2014)
Interested in schools in New York State or close to NY
Top-tier Liberal Arts University
GPA: 3.32 (3.45 is my projected GPA when application is submitted)
BCPM: 3.36 (3.5 is projected BCPM GPA)
MCAT: 30Q
C+ in an English class (due to an injury), C+ in Organic Chemistry (uncle passed away)
Will not have taken Biochem or Abstract Algebra or Real Analysis when application is submitted
Upward trend
Major: Math and Molecular Biology
Asian male from NYC, 1st generation, Family Income <20k/year
Extracurriculars:
Shadowed 100+ hours with various doctors - mostly with hematologist
Mentioned in paper in ASCO in regards to technical assistance (did more than just technical stuff by looking for relevant articles to build his paper)
Volunteer at local clinic - 5 years
Volunteer at larger hospital - 1 year
Volunteer at hospice program - 1 semester
Volunteer at a summer camp for kids with medical conditions - 1 week
TA for Linear Algebra - 1 semester
SAT Math tutoring offered for free - 4 years
Tutor and teacher's assistant for an elementary school - 2 years
Member of a program that conducts science experiments at an elementary school (I lead the experiments) - 2 years
Treasurer of Half the Sky Chapter (women's rights)
Haagen-Dazs co-assistant manager - 1 summer
Cashier at grocery store - 1 summer
Extra Info:
Men's Volleyball Club Team - 2 years
Running Club - 3 years
Intramural Basketball - 2 years
Math Club
Molecular Biology Club
Hobbies:
Woodcarving
Jewelry-craftng
Origami
Fluent in Chinese (Cantonese) and English
Recommendations:
I have at least one stellar recommendation and a couple of other decent recs that would describe my horrible start in my academic college career by mentioning family issues.
Again, I am interested in knowing about my chances in New York State as an in-state resident.
Interested in schools in New York State or close to NY
Top-tier Liberal Arts University
GPA: 3.32 (3.45 is my projected GPA when application is submitted)
BCPM: 3.36 (3.5 is projected BCPM GPA)
MCAT: 30Q
C+ in an English class (due to an injury), C+ in Organic Chemistry (uncle passed away)
Will not have taken Biochem or Abstract Algebra or Real Analysis when application is submitted
Upward trend
Major: Math and Molecular Biology
Asian male from NYC, 1st generation, Family Income <20k/year
Extracurriculars:
Shadowed 100+ hours with various doctors - mostly with hematologist
Mentioned in paper in ASCO in regards to technical assistance (did more than just technical stuff by looking for relevant articles to build his paper)
Volunteer at local clinic - 5 years
Volunteer at larger hospital - 1 year
Volunteer at hospice program - 1 semester
Volunteer at a summer camp for kids with medical conditions - 1 week
TA for Linear Algebra - 1 semester
SAT Math tutoring offered for free - 4 years
Tutor and teacher's assistant for an elementary school - 2 years
Member of a program that conducts science experiments at an elementary school (I lead the experiments) - 2 years
Treasurer of Half the Sky Chapter (women's rights)
Haagen-Dazs co-assistant manager - 1 summer
Cashier at grocery store - 1 summer
Extra Info:
Men's Volleyball Club Team - 2 years
Running Club - 3 years
Intramural Basketball - 2 years
Math Club
Molecular Biology Club
Hobbies:
Woodcarving
Jewelry-craftng
Origami
Fluent in Chinese (Cantonese) and English
Recommendations:
I have at least one stellar recommendation and a couple of other decent recs that would describe my horrible start in my academic college career by mentioning family issues.
Again, I am interested in knowing about my chances in New York State as an in-state resident.