I will be applying as a re-applicant. I worked for a couple of years after graduating--started in a big biotech company and moved to a startup.
My stats and ECs:
-3.48 cgpa, 3.41 sgpa (huge upward trend... freshman year was a 2.57 sgpa, soph 3.33, junior 3.56, senior 3.76, post grad classes 4.00)
-MCAT- 85th percentile (expired though, I need to retake)
-MA resident
-should have at least one first author publication, at least two other publications
-Over 500 hours clinical volunteering
-Chemistry and math tutor during college
-I am a leader in an athletic club
-Currently looking for non-medical volunteering; thinking of joining a program that helps homeless people gain independence and living skills through running and educational classes
I'm trying to decide if I should do an SMP or focus primarily on MCAT studying. I'm going to apply MD and DO.
Thank you for any advice!