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I'd highly appreciate you guys for taking the time to answer the following:
1) Do I have to have my MCAT score by the time of application? because I'm taking the MCAT on September 9 and the AACPMAS application opens in August
2) I haven't shadowed a DPM yet but by working as an EMT for 2 years and shadowing a D.O; I've been around many cases pertaining to the foot. Do you suggest I find a DPM to shadow ASAP before application
3) Am I a competitive applicant based on my GPA?
cGPA: 3.41
prereq science GPA: 3.5
overall science GPA since I was a bio major ( 3.1)
*** I got a D in one of my genetics classes due to some family problems and financial reasons but I will retake a couple of genetics courses at CC right after MCAT
4) and Lastly, do seats fill up really fast? because I'm not sure If I should rush it and apply without an MCAT score or wait until I get my scores in January. the last filing date of June 30th, gives me the time to shadow a DPM for couple of months as well as improving of my science GPA.
Sorry for asking alot of questions, just wanted to get a feel of how serious the Podiatry process is as I'm sure the field is expanding and there are a lot of applicants. thanks again!
Best regards
docijoon
1) Do I have to have my MCAT score by the time of application? because I'm taking the MCAT on September 9 and the AACPMAS application opens in August
2) I haven't shadowed a DPM yet but by working as an EMT for 2 years and shadowing a D.O; I've been around many cases pertaining to the foot. Do you suggest I find a DPM to shadow ASAP before application
3) Am I a competitive applicant based on my GPA?
cGPA: 3.41
prereq science GPA: 3.5
overall science GPA since I was a bio major ( 3.1)
*** I got a D in one of my genetics classes due to some family problems and financial reasons but I will retake a couple of genetics courses at CC right after MCAT
4) and Lastly, do seats fill up really fast? because I'm not sure If I should rush it and apply without an MCAT score or wait until I get my scores in January. the last filing date of June 30th, gives me the time to shadow a DPM for couple of months as well as improving of my science GPA.
Sorry for asking alot of questions, just wanted to get a feel of how serious the Podiatry process is as I'm sure the field is expanding and there are a lot of applicants. thanks again!
Best regards
docijoon