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Hey Guys,

 

I posted a "What are my chances" thread a while ago but I didn't have my MCAT scores then and now I finally got my scores today (fairly disappointed too)! :eek:

 

But here are my stats: 3.93 cGPA, 28S (11/7/10), 300+ hours of volunteering at a hospital, TA, exec on a couple clubs, 2 years of research (no pubs though), did many many science workshops and demonstrations for kids and during frosh week.

 

Do I have a shot at any MD school this cycle? I am planning on applying to Wayne, Chicago, Oakland, GW, Penn State, Georgetown, and SUNY - is that a good representation given my stats or am I aiming too high?

 

Thanks for the input :)

 

FF

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Your MCAT puts you out of the running (<30, <8 in any section). If you want to goto a US MD school, you need a >30. But with a 28, you can apply to DO schools. Other people(mashematoo) would be more knowledgeable about DO, shoot them a PM. Your GPA is good for Canadian school. I would advise you try those out (i.e. ottawa) before you try the US. Good luck!

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Your MCAT puts you out of the running (<30, <8 in any section). If you want to goto a US MD school, you need a >30. But with a 28, you can apply to DO schools. Other people(mashematoo) would be more knowledgeable about DO, shoot them a PM. Your GPA is good for Canadian school. I would advise you try those out (i.e. ottawa) before you try the US. Good luck!

 

thanks! I'll probably have to do a re-write in September so hopefully I can boost VR up by a couple points!

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Hey Guys,

 

I posted a "What are my chances" thread a while ago but I didn't have my MCAT scores then and now I finally got my scores today (fairly disappointed too)! :eek:

 

But here are my stats: 3.93 cGPA, 28S (11/7/10), 300+ hours of volunteering at a hospital, TA, exec on a couple clubs, 2 years of research (no pubs though), did many many science workshops and demonstrations for kids and during frosh week.

 

Do I have a shot at any MD school this cycle? I am planning on applying to Wayne, Chicago, Oakland, GW, Penn State, Georgetown, and SUNY - is that a good representation given my stats or am I aiming too high?

 

Thanks for the input :)

 

FF

I think the lower tier schools like Wayne may give you a chance since your application looks great without the MCAT scores but I'm just speculating here.

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You should only expect interviews from schools like Wayne and possibly SUNY. Georgetown and Chicago and the likes are out of the question with a 28. <30 MCAT is like a filthy stain on your app no matter what else you have, unless you are URM.

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You should only expect interviews from schools like Wayne and possibly SUNY. Georgetown and Chicago and the likes are out of the question with a 28. <30 MCAT is like a filthy stain on your app no matter what else you have, unless you are URM.

 

thanks for the input! I figured with a low MCAT my chances will be pretty slim. If I re-write in mid-Aug or early September but submit my application now-ish and get a better score, will that improve my chances? or would it too late by the time scores are released?

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Getting into a MD will be pretty hard. But you should be able to get into a DO school. They look at your application holistically and don't reject you if one component of your application is subpar...

 

thanks! I haven't really considered DO schools yet but I might apply to a few now!

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