3.89cpga/4.0sgpa-27(7/10/10)MCAT

[GemelloMD]

Hey guys, I'm a non-trad who didn't quite get the MCAT he hoped for. I have a solid gpa but my physics section just isn't up to par. I've been working in a hospital for 3 years, and am currently a CNA. I have lots of overseas medical experience, doctors shadowing, and volunteerism. I am also finishing up a non-medical Masters Degree, I was Pre-Med in Undergrad.

I think the hook of my application is that in the middle of my applications two years ago I was diagnosed with Cancer. I had to pull my apps and undergo treatment as well as postpone my graduate degree. I am now on the other side, healthy, and wanting to try again.

I'm planning on retaking my MCAT just in case i need to go another round, but I think it would be silly to try and force one by the beginning of September, not to mention it would be a late app by then.

So, should I try? Where? I'm from Florida and my wife is from Kansas. I live in Boston.

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[GemelloMD]

not sure why this is DO, it should be MD.

 

[SeetaRaj]

Definitely try. I think the MCAT might hurt, but your GPA and everything else you have going on will work in your favor immensely.

 

[coolingglasses]

Helluva story and excellent GPA... the MCAT isn't so dismal (for MD) that those other two items couldn't make up for it. Are you a Massachusetts resident or a Florida resident? Definitely apply to use those regional/IS biases.