Applying this cycle and worried

[Tofurkey]

HEllo,

I am working on my secs for this cycle and I'm worried.

My UGPA: 3.5
Post-bacc work: 3.6
law degree: 3.0

Lots of EC's, good letters.

Took MCAT for first time in August. Predicting a low score. Maybe in the 24-26 range.

I'm 27 and married. I wrote a kick-ass personal statement, have interesting personal qualities, but I'm worried my stats just aren't good enough. I'm a first time applicant. Also, I applied to 27 schools, mostly low tier and mid tier, like Drexel, Temple, Rush, etc.

Any advice for a non-trad like me?

Thanks,

T

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[efex101]

Just relax until you do know your score you may be surprised...your gpa is solid so do not worry.

 

[OrthoFixation]

I got you beat: worse grades (UG), less degrees, lower MCAT (likely), and older. PB & Gr grades were 3.8, but not much consolation. I'm applying to less schools, but hoping for TX in-state love.

Here's to the underachievers

 

[Wahoowa]

HEllo,

I am working on my secs for this cycle and I'm worried.

My UGPA: 3.5
Post-bacc work: 3.6
law degree: 3.0

Lots of EC's, good letters.

Took MCAT for first time in August. Predicting a low score. Maybe in the 24-26 range.

I'm 27 and married. I wrote a kick-ass personal statement, have interesting personal qualities, but I'm worried my stats just aren't good enough. I'm a first time applicant. Also, I applied to 27 schools, mostly low tier and mid tier, like Drexel, Temple, Rush, etc.

Any advice for a non-trad like me?

Thanks,

T

There is always a way to get into medical school. You will be fine. Remember that getting into and completing med school and residency is a test of endurance and perseverance. If I were you, I would also investigate the osteopathic medical schools--same science, same training, same practice rights, different degree behind your name (DO as opposed to MD). I am a DO and doing my first year of residency in Anesthesiology at the University of Mississippi. If you are interested, send me a personal message and I will chat with you.

 

[Truce57]

I am just focusing on (and keep telling myself) that my nontrad status is an asset and will set me apart from the rest of the applicants. There's no end to the number of 21-year-olds knockind down their doors to get accepted; our maturity and life experience (granted, I'm a wise old 28) is something they should be eager for.

 

[DWP DO]

HEllo,

I am working on my secs for this cycle and I'm worried.

My UGPA: 3.5
Post-bacc work: 3.6
law degree: 3.0

Lots of EC's, good letters.

Took MCAT for first time in August. Predicting a low score. Maybe in the 24-26 range.

I'm 27 and married. I wrote a kick-ass personal statement, have interesting personal qualities, but I'm worried my stats just aren't good enough. I'm a first time applicant. Also, I applied to 27 schools, mostly low tier and mid tier, like Drexel, Temple, Rush, etc.

Any advice for a non-trad like me?

Thanks,

T

I don't think you have too much to worry about. My numbers were not as good as yours. I too was a non-traditional student. I started medical school at age 31, married with six kids. Only applied to two schools, accepted at one, rejected by the other. Am now in practice-boarded in FP but having worked in EM and Urgent Care. DWP