THX Posted April 9, 2008 Report Share Posted April 9, 2008 Hi guys, whenever I look at the stats of Canadian applicants to the US, it seems like they have such great stats. I was wondering, for the rest of us mere mortals, do we still have a shot? Here's what I have: GPA 3.8, MCAT: 32R ECs: 1 Year ICU, 2 Summers Palleative Care, 1 Trip for Katrina Hurricane Relief, 1 Summer ER, created/managed a very large website (150,000 members, 500million hits, 3.5million posts), worked with Federal Government (Pension Clerk) for 3 summers and that is all. Should I apply mostly to lower tier and mid tier? The Albanys, NYMC, RFU etc (good schools, but not by rep). Or do you think I also have a shot at the Dartmouths, Duke's, etc? Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavanshir Posted April 9, 2008 Report Share Posted April 9, 2008 You're a mere mortal? My ass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THX Posted April 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2008 Well, my MCAT and lack of research pretty much takes me out of the running from the top 20 schools - so yeah.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madz25 Posted April 9, 2008 Report Share Posted April 9, 2008 Yeah, top 20 probably not gonna happen. You should also try for SUNY and Penn State. Go for mid-tier and low-tier. Nothing wrong with applying to 1-2 "dream" schools as long as you can afford it. But with a 32 MCAT and no research, it will be extremely tough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5jy4 Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 Yeah, top 20 probably not gonna happen. You should also try for SUNY and Penn State. Go for mid-tier and low-tier. Nothing wrong with applying to 1-2 "dream" schools as long as you can afford it. But with a 32 MCAT and no research, it will be extremely tough. But a 32 with research experience gives you a good shot at mid/low tier schools? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madz25 Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 But a 32 with research experience gives you a good shot at mid/low tier schools? you dont need research for mid/low tier schools. and a 32 will be fine for them. apply early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schnauzr Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 so how much research experience do you think would be enough to be considered in high ranking schools? i have one summer research experience and that's it. did a poster presentation, but no publication. do you think that's enough? i have a research assistant position this summer, but i'm applying in june, so can't say too much about it (though I'll probably include it anyway). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastriss Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 so how much research experience do you think would be enough to be considered in high ranking schools?i have one summer research experience and that's it. did a poster presentation, but no publication. do you think that's enough? i have a research assistant position this summer, but i'm applying in june, so can't say too much about it (though I'll probably include it anyway). I know a guy who did some research but nothing special and got a harvard interview. Not saying its easy, but its not the end of the world if you don't publish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastriss Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Also, MSAR is the bible of US MD applications. I know a person with a low 30 mcat that was accepted into Dartmouth. They are more middle tier and generally look for well-rounded people overall. Your GPA is good and I wouldn't discourage you from applying at all, but what I would discourage is applying to a lot of top tiers and not so much middle/lower tier. For every top tier you apply to, apply to 2-3 middle/lower tier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennethToronto Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 I know a guy who did some research but nothing special and got a harvard interview. Not saying its easy, but its not the end of the world if you don't publish. I don't know if you're referring to the same person a friend of mine knows (since you're from Queen's), but this person also has a very very very impressive musical background that trumps labwork/publications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastriss Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 I don't know if you're referring to the same person a friend of mine knows (since you're from Queen's), but this person also has a very very very impressive musical background that trumps labwork/publications. I dont think this is the same person, but this guy I knew had a very very impressive EC list, not just involved but he also initiated a lot of groups and really made a difference. What I meant to say is, you do need something special for Harvard; it just doesn't have to be publishing in Nature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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