premed823 Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 Hi everyone, My GPA starting from 1st year is: 3.57, 3.71, 3.97, 3.81 (now graduated) and I've written the MCAT twice: 29M, 28P. This year is my second time applying to Canadian schools and I'm thinking of trying American schools next year if I don't get in this year. However, it seems that US schools look at MCAT more than Canadian schools so I am not sure which schools I even have a chance at. From what I've searched so far, I have NYMC, Rosalind Franklin, George Wash U, and Wayne State on my list (although their average MCAT of admitted students is still ~30).. Anyone have any experience with getting interviews/accepted to these schools or others with a <30 MCAT? Any input would be greatly appreciated! Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith_015 Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 Allo - no. Osteo - yes. As an int'l you gotta step it up to at least 32 for allo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
premed823 Posted January 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 Allo - no. Osteo - yes. As an int'l you gotta step it up to at least 32 for allo. So unless I rewrite the MCAT and get 32+ I shouldn't even bother applying to even the low-tier American schools? Thanks for your feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christinawang1990216 Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 So unless I rewrite the MCAT and get 32+ I shouldn't even bother applying to even the low-tier American schools? Thanks for your feedback. that is not true. I have a 30 MCAT and got 2 invites( wayne state and GWU). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comeon Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 You have to rewrite if you want a shot. The person with a 30 MCAT also has a 4.0 GPA. If I were you, I would spend 3 months studying for the MCAT and follow one of the online published schedules, which have proven to give good scores to many (ex. SN2ed). Just imagine this, you get a 35 on the new MCAT with a 9 or 10 on VR - your chances at Ontario are so-so, but you have just boosted your chances at American schools, you will definitely score a few interviews and have a good shot at acceptances post-interview (as long as your application is not bad). If the new MCAT does not work out (still <30), I would not waste money on MD schools, and just go for DO. So unless I rewrite the MCAT and get 32+ I shouldn't even bother applying to even the low-tier American schools? Thanks for your feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathvvv Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 You may get an interview with <30. But what are the chances that they take you? Sorry to be a bit harsh. But with <30 your chances of getting accepted at an American MD school is very low unless you can really wow them. The average GPA/MCAT for the low tier American schools are approaching 3.7/31 nowadays. If you as a Canadian fall below that, you are really fighting an uphill battle. With that being said, I got into an American MD school with a 3.6/30. But I tried two cycles and I had a really solid extracurriculars. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
premed823 Posted January 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 Thanks everyone for your input! I hope that I can get into UC this year (so close last year ) but if not, I am definitely set on rewriting the MCAT and try for both Canadian and US schools next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazyboy Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 You are actually in a better position than many people. Your GPA is good, which is something that nobody can change. The only thing that is lacking is your MCAT, which can be changed. In U of C, which I see that you are applying, they are more focus on VR; how is your VR btw? If I were you, I would really put an effort on getting your MCAT score to at least 31, and VR at least 10, and you should plan to get another one done early this year, which won't affect your chance this year anyway. Remember, American school doesn't like you to take too many MCAT, but Canada school doesn't really care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slashsev01 Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 Yea Id pump all my energy for canada better shot than the US With ur stats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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