School list/ advice

[deleted1023083]

This is my second time applying to medical school. I applied with a 500 MCAT last year but recently improved to a 504.

MCATS: 494, 500, 504 (128,122,126,128) Not great but steady improvement

GPA: 3.90, ScienceGPA: 3.80

Last cycle I had one interview at state school (University of Missouri)

3 DO interviews (KCU, AT. Still and ARCOM)


I have solid research experience, volunteering, thousands of clinical hours as a medical assistant, leadership experience, etc.


I am wondering what schools I should be applying to this cycle. I am not interested in DO anymore tbh and I know my MCAT score is a bit low but I think it's possible. I am a Missouri resident and an ORM.

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[Isomerase]

Why aren't you interested in DO anymore? I'm not an adcom but I don't think the new MCAT will dramatically transform your application. 48% of applicants in your stat range get an MD acceptance and many of them are not third time test takers, ORMs, or reapplicants. Your chances are dramatically better at DO schools.

 

[Faha]

If you are not interested in DO schools anymore you should plan for an alternative career to medicine. You can try MD schools and I suggest these:
Your Missouri state public schools
Creighton
TCU-UNT
Loyola
Medical College Wisconsin
Oakland Beaumont
Wayne State
NOVA MD
George Washington
Drexel
Temple
Seton Hall
New York Medical College
Vermont
Quinnipiac

 

[GreenDuck12]

That 122 in cars will likely keep you out of MD programs. An even 504 looks a lot better than an uneven 504. A 504 on the first attempt looks better than a 504 on the third attempt.