The Official "Where should I apply?" thread 2014-2015

[chizledfrmstone]

I have noticed a lot of people are having trouble with their school list. Hopefully in this thread we can help you narrow it down.

Location:
If you're just looking to stay near family and friends here's a map of the DO schools.

http://www.osteopathic.org/inside-aoa/about/affiliates/Pages/osteopathic-medical-schools.aspx

Original 5 Osteopathic schools:
These are the original 5 Osteopathic schools that opened up ~100 years ago.
- PCOM
- CCOM
- DMU
- KCUMB
- KCOM

Newer schools:
William Carey University
Cambell University
Alabama
Marian University

Emphasis on rural:
WVSOM
ACOM
KYCOM

Community Health Centers and Underserved:
ATSU-SOMA

My stats aren't the best. What schools to avoid?

DMU, CCOM, KCUMB, NSU, PCOM, Western University, AZCOM, OU-HCOM.

Touro NY and Touro CA - High MCAT Avgs.

Schools with instate bias:
OU-HCOM - Public and require 5 years service post graduation. You sign a contract for this that takes affect once you matriculate. [3] [4]

OSU--86% in-state (about 15 OOS students/year) [6]

MSU - Public and $80k OOS tuition. 86% are IS [5]

PNWU -

TCOM - Public and required to take 90% IS [2]

VCOM -

WVSOM -

Rowan - Public - 88% from NJ [1]

[1] http://www.rowan.edu/som/about/index.html
[2] http://web.unthsc.edu/info/200679/admissions_and_outreach/1535/frequently_asked_questions
[3] http://www.oucom.ohiou.edu/aid/fin_aid_ohio_residency.htm
[4] http://www.oucom.ohiou.edu/admissions/contract.htm
[5] http://www.com.msu.edu/About/FactSheet3.htm
[6] http://www.healthsciences.okstate.edu/com/admissions/

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[chizledfrmstone]

Usual steps to pick a your school list

1.) Your state schools (1-2 schools)
2.) Private schools (take out the ones where you don't like the area, cost, facilities)
3.) Public school (if you can stand the higher tuition and have great grades or specifically match what the school wants).

Some figures might be out of date!

Touro-NY: ?/30.8

Touro-CA: 3.47/3.40/30.1

CCOM: 3.60/3.55/29.4

RVU: 3.60/3.57/28.33

DMU: 3.68/3.68/28.2

RowanSOM: 3.63/3.55/28

NYITCOM: 3.6/28

UNTHSC-TCOM: 3.59/3.51/28

Western University COMP: 3.56/3.51/28

Western University COMP-NW: 3.55/3.49/28

AZCOM: 3.51/3.44/28

LECOM-B: 3.50/3.40/28

UNECOM: 3.5+/28

NSU: 3.49/3.40/28

PCOM: 3.46/3.37/28 (2016)

TUNCOM: ?/28

MSUCOM: 3.57/27.57

OU-HCOM: 3.65/3.61/27.42

KCOM: 3.56/3.47/27

LECOM-E/SH: 3.48/3.35/27

ATSU-SOMA: 3.42/3.32/27 (2016)

PCOM-Ga: ?/27 (2015)

MUCOM: 3.57/3.49/26.28

OSU-COM: 3.61/3.54/26

KCUMB: 3.60/3.53/26

CUSOM: 3.55/3.23/26

WCU: 3.5/3.4/26

ACOM: 3.4/26

LMU: ?/26

PNWU: 3.40/3.31/25.76

VCOM-CC: 3.61/3.55/25 (2015)

VCOM-VC: 3.59/3.52/25 (2015)

WVSOM: 3.4/3.4/25

KYCOM: 3.5/3.4/24

 

[chizledfrmstone]

Still need help?

Post your stats (cGPA, sGPA, MCAT breakdown), ECs, and your preferences (tuition, location, curriculum). Choose your list and we can help narrow it down.

cGPA:
sGPA:
MCAT (PS/VR/BS):

ECs:

Preferences:

Any other considerations:

School list:

 

[BestDoctorEver]

@chizledfrmstone ... I would put AZCOM in the 'stats obsessed' schools.

 

[Roxas]

This is an awesome idea @chizledfrmstone , a great way to consolidate school info for everyone. You could also mention which schools require biochem (KCUMB, DMU, and UNECOM are the only ones I know of) since that affects peoples lists.

 

[ModelOD]

Kcumb you don't need great stats to apply- their average Mcat is a 26... Another school to consider not applying to if you don't have good stats is ouhcom; their average MCAT is 27.4 and GPA is a 3.65.

 

[chizledfrmstone]

Kcumb you don't need great stats to apply- their average Mcat is a 26... Another school to consider not applying to if you don't have good stats is ouhcom; their average MCAT is 27.4 and GPA is a 3.65.

Oh no you didn't... Lets wait and see when this year's stats are in with the new dean.

Yeah, OU-HCOM is an impressive school.

 

[Bobcat18]

I don't think ModelOD is trying to offend KCUMB. They're just making sure that people don't rule out applying to KCUMB just because they don't have great stats. KCUMB seems to epitomize the "holistic" approach to the admissions process. They reject people with high stats all the time, but will interview people that they think are a good "fit" for their school but may have had one bad semester which brought down their GPA/lower MCAT, etc. I loved KCUMB when I interviewed there. Definitely a top notch DO school.

 

[EReid1]

3.1 sgpa, 3.4 cgpa
30 MCAT (8 PS 11 VR 11 BS)

6 months CNA in nursing home
18 months ER tech at Level 1 Trauma center (60+ hours per week)
6 months research in emergency department
~200 hours volunteer work
some shadowing

I applied to:
TUCOM-CA (I'm a california applicant)
Western COMP Pomona
Western COMP Oregon
KCOM
ATSU-SOMA (very intense secondary...)
CCOM
DMU
NYCOM
MSUCOM
OU-HCOM
KCUMB-COM
LECOM
LECOM-Bradenton
PNWU-COM
NYIT

I'm not hopeful about OU-HCOM or MSUCOM, and I may or may not submit my secondaries for those. So far I've submitted CCOM, KCOM, LECOM, LECOM-Bradenton, and AZCOM secondaries.

Did I apply broadly enough? I'm concerned that a majority of the schools I applied for are out of my league. I've always heard "apply broad and apply early," and I'm hoping I accomplished that -- I just REALLY don't want to do all of this over again.

 

[chizledfrmstone]

3.1 sgpa, 3.4 cgpa
30 MCAT (8 PS 11 VR 11 BS)

6 months CNA in nursing home
18 months ER tech at Level 1 Trauma center (60+ hours per week)
6 months research in emergency department
~200 hours volunteer work
some shadowing

I applied to:
TUCOM-CA (I'm a california applicant)
Western COMP Pomona
Western COMP Oregon
KCOM
ATSU-SOMA (very intense secondary...)
CCOM
DMU
NYCOM
MSUCOM
OU-HCOM
KCUMB-COM
LECOM
LECOM-Bradenton
PNWU-COM
NYIT

I'm not hopeful about OU-HCOM or MSUCOM, and I may or may not submit my secondaries for those. So far I've submitted CCOM, KCOM, LECOM, LECOM-Bradenton, and AZCOM secondaries.

Did I apply broadly enough? I'm concerned that a majority of the schools I applied for are out of my league. I've always heard "apply broad and apply early," and I'm hoping I accomplished that -- I just REALLY don't want to do all of this over again.

You have a bunch of schools on there that like higher GPAs or have regional bias. This is broad but top heavy.

When you say NYCOM do you mean Touro NY?

Remember, OU-HCOM has a 5 year contract for OOS applicants. You can always buy out of it.

MSUCOM tuition is like $80k/year for OOS.

LMU-DOM, CUSOM, PCOM-GA, VCOM, MUCOM, ACOM, TUNCOM.

Take 2 or 3 of those and add them to your list.
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[EReid1]

Thanks for the feedback. By NYCOM I actually meant NYIT, which I mistakenly listed twice.

I just went ahead and applied to PCOM-GA, CUSOM, and TUNCOM. Another $120. Yikes! Looking forward to some more secondaries rolling in. Any idea when TUCOM sends them out?

 

[kingbob128]

@chizledfrmstone I would put Touro-NY and Touro-CA, in the stats obsessed schools

 

[keels99]

3.1 sgpa, 3.4 cgpa
30 MCAT (8 PS 11 VR 11 BS)

6 months CNA in nursing home
18 months ER tech at Level 1 Trauma center (60+ hours per week)
6 months research in emergency department
~200 hours volunteer work
some shadowing

I applied to:
TUCOM-CA (I'm a california applicant)
Western COMP Pomona
Western COMP Oregon
KCOM
ATSU-SOMA (very intense secondary...)
CCOM
DMU
NYCOM
MSUCOM
OU-HCOM
KCUMB-COM
LECOM
LECOM-Bradenton
PNWU-COM
NYIT

I'm not hopeful about OU-HCOM or MSUCOM, and I may or may not submit my secondaries for those. So far I've submitted CCOM, KCOM, LECOM, LECOM-Bradenton, and AZCOM secondaries.

Did I apply broadly enough? I'm concerned that a majority of the schools I applied for are out of my league. I've always heard "apply broad and apply early," and I'm hoping I accomplished that -- I just REALLY don't want to do all of this over again.

I definitely feel you applied broadly enough. You have a good MCAT to make up for your substandard GPA. As far as ATSU I would make sure to emphasize your community service during your essays and your passion to help those who are different or are in rural/underserved communities. I felt like they liked the fact that I was from BFE and I made sure to emphasize one volunteer experience in detail. If you have any questions, feel free to PM me and I'd be happy to give any advice.

 

[chizledfrmstone]

Thanks for the feedback. By NYCOM I actually meant NYIT, which I mistakenly listed twice.

I just went ahead and applied to PCOM-GA, CUSOM, and TUNCOM. Another $120. Yikes! Looking forward to some more secondaries rolling in. Any idea when TUCOM sends them out?

I didn't get a secondary from TUCOM by November so I emailed them to see what was up. I got a secondary the next week.

If you don't get a secondary from a school within 60 days then email/call them. DMU can take up to 60 days.

@chizledfrmstone I would put Touro-NY and Touro-CA, in the stats obsessed schools

At this rate 1/2 the schools will be on that list.

 

[chizledfrmstone]

I definitely feel you applied broadly enough. You have a good MCAT to make up for your substandard GPA. As far as ATSU I would make sure to emphasize your community service during your essays and your passion to help those who are different or are in rural/underserved communities. I felt like they liked the fact that I was from BFE and I made sure to emphasize one volunteer experience in detail. If you have any questions, feel free to PM me and I'd be happy to give any advice.

+1

This is important for most schools!

Most schools have a certain focus or mission. Make sure you know what it is before you attend the interview! You will end up on the WL if you don't understand this.

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Can someone get me the list of schools w/ GPA/MCAT that User3 made?

I'm not a big fan of applying to schools by stats but it's something to work with.

 

[GreyF0X]

Can someone get me the list of schools w/ GPA/MCAT that User3 made?

Touro-NY: ?/30.8

Touro-Ca: 3.47/3.40/30.1

CCOM: 3.60/3.55/29.4

RVU: 3.60/3.57/28.33

DMU: 3.68/3.68/28.2

RowanSOM: 3.63/3.55/28

NYITCOM: 3.6/28

UNTHSC-TCOM: 3.59/3.51/28

COMP: 3.56/3.51/28

COMP-NW: 3.55/3.49/28

AZCOM: 3.51/3.44/28

LECOM-B: 3.50/3.40/28

UNECOM: 3.5+/28

NSU: 3.49/3.40/28

PCOM: 3.46/3.37/28 (2016)

TUNCOM: ?/28

MSUCOM: 3.57/27.57

OU-HCOM: 3.65/3.61/27.42

KCOM: 3.56/3.47/27

LECOM-E/SH: 3.48/3.35/27

ATSU-SOMA: 3.42/3.32/27 (2016)

PCOM-Ga: ?/27 (2015)

MUCOM: 3.57/3.49/26.28

OSU-COM: 3.61/3.54/26

KCUMB: 3.60/3.53/26

CUSOM: 3.55/3.23/26

WCU: 3.5/3.4/26

ACOM: 3.4/26

LMU: ?/26

PNWU: 3.40/3.31/25.76

VCOM-CC: 3.61/3.55/25 (2015)

VCOM-VC: 3.59/3.52/25 (2015)

WVSOM: 3.4/3.4/25

KYCOM: 3.5/3.4/24

 

[reapplicanthelpme2014]

my MCAT is a 26 (10-6-10)...URM...chances of getting in with that 6 in verbal??

 

[thegreatjaspy]

Need help with school list looking to apply to 20ish
3.28 cGPA
3.3 sGPA
upward trend
1 retake
26 Mcat (9/9/8) retake scheduled because I was averaging 29-30 on AAMCs and know I can do better, aiming for 29 or better
100+ ER volunteer hours
50+ shadowing hours (MD and DO)
2.5 years stem cell research (Parkinson's disease)
Research partially funded by Howard Hughes Institute grant
1 national 2 local research conference poster presentations
4 years NCAA varsity softball, 3 year captain
2 medical service trip abroad (3rd word, 1 week each)
1 non medical service trip to Uganda (1 month)
Graduated with distinction in biology
DO letter of Rec
California resident

schools list...
Applied to get application verified
· Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

Plan to apply
· Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
· A.T. Still University of Health Sciences School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona
· Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine
· Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine
· Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine
· Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
· Touro University – California
· Touro University – Nevada
· University of Pikeville - Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine
· Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Auburn Campus
· Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Carolinas Campus
· Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Virginia Campus
· West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
· Western University of Health Sciences
· William Carey University
· Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine

Undecided (looking for input)
· A.T. Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
· Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
· Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
· Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
· Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
· Georgia Campus Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
· Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
· Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton Campus
· Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
· New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
· Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
· Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
· Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine - New York
· University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine

 

[chizledfrmstone]

my MCAT is a 26 (10-6-10)...URM...chances of getting in with that 6 in verbal??

You have to give me more info to work with. 6 in VR isn't an issue if you apply broadly.


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[chizledfrmstone]

Need help with school list looking to apply to 20ish
3.28 cGPA
3.3 sGPA
upward trend
1 retake
26 Mcat (9/9/8) retake scheduled because I was averaging 29-30 on AAMCs and know I can do better, aiming for 29 or better
100+ ER volunteer hours
50+ shadowing hours (MD and DO)
2.5 years stem cell research (Parkinson's disease)
Research partially funded by Howard Hughes Institute grant
1 national 2 local research conference poster presentations
4 years NCAA varsity softball, 3 year captain
2 medical service trip abroad (3rd word, 1 week each)
1 non medical service trip to Uganda (1 month)
Graduated with distinction in biology
DO letter of Rec
California resident

schools list...
Applied to get application verified
· Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

Plan to apply
· Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
· A.T. Still University of Health Sciences School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona
· Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine
· Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine
· Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine
· Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
· Touro University – California
· Touro University – Nevada
· University of Pikeville - Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine
· Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Auburn Campus
· Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Carolinas Campus
· Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Virginia Campus
· West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
· Western University of Health Sciences
· William Carey University
· Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine

Undecided (looking for input)
· A.T. Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
· Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
· Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
· Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
· Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
· Georgia Campus Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
· Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
· Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton Campus
· Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
· New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
· Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
· Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
· Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine - New York
· University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine

With 20 schools you will be fine.

Add LMU, LECOM, PCOM-GA.

Look at the IS bias of some of those public schools. OOS students tend to have higher stats at most public schools.


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[thegreatjaspy]

With 20 schools you will be fine.

Add LMU, LECOM, PCOM-GA.

Look at the IS bias of some of those public schools. OOS students tend to have higher stats at most public schools.


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Ok, I am having more trouble eliminating schools than I am picking them because I keep thinking "what if they are the 1 school that wants me" what are some good "easier" schools? I'm pretty confident in my app if I get up to 28+ but if I end up with another 26 I want to know what schools are still within reach.

 

[chizledfrmstone]

Ok, I am having more trouble eliminating schools than I am picking them because I keep thinking "what if they are the 1 school that wants me" what are some good "easier" schools? I'm pretty confident in my app if I get up to 28+ but if I end up with another 26 I want to know what schools are still within reach.

If you have the money and the time then more power to you. Apply to as many as you can. Your ECs are good but the GPA is holding you back a bit.

On the list of schools you are undecided about there are a bunch with IS bias. Remove those and you have schools like NSU, AZCOM, KCUMB, KCOM. These are some heavy schools.

I don't understand why OU-HCOM is on there. Do you have interest in the program or was it just for verification purposes?

I'm not saying you don't have a chance but the remaining schools in that list have higher averages than your stats. There has to be something that makes them want YOU.

I can read your PS if you're comfortable sharing it.


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[thegreatjaspy]

If you have the money and the time then more power to you. Apply to as many as you can. Your ECs are good but the GPA is holding you back a bit.

On the list of schools you are undecided about there are a bunch with IS bias. Remove those and you have schools like NSU, AZCOM, KCUMB, KCOM. These are some heavy schools.

I don't understand why OU-HCOM is on there. Do you have interest in the program or was it just for verification purposes?

I'm not saying you don't have a chance but the remaining schools in that list have higher averages than your stats. There has to be something that makes them want YOU.

I can read your PS if you're comfortable sharing it.


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Going to send you a private message so we don't take up this whole thread.

 

[sshung]

3.27 cGPA
3.31 sGPA
28 Mcat (11 ps/6v/11bs); waiting for the retake (June 13th) score back
500+ volunteer hours
100+ shadowing hours
3 years research
Leadership experience
Currently working as a full time laboratory technician
California resident

List:

· Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine
· Touro University – California
· Western University of Health Sciences
· William Carey University
· Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
· Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
· Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
· Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
· Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine



What other schools should I add to be safe?

 

[reapplicanthelpme2014]

You have to give me more info to work with. 6 in VR isn't an issue if you apply broadly.


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3.4 sci, 3.2 overall, 4.0 postbacc...lots of EC, strong LOR from MD, DO, and committee letter...lots of clinical experience and activities/leadership activities

 

[user3]

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[greenflash5]

cGPA: 3.4
sGPA: 3.16
MCAT (PS/VR/BS): 9/9/10

ECs: 6 months working as a CNA in a nursing home, published author, worked in biotech for two summers, hospital volunteer, letter from DO

Preferences: I'm pretty flexible but I am generally aiming for the best program I can get into.

Any other considerations: thought about retaking the mcat but I don't want to go through the trouble if I don't absolutely need to. California resident who went to UC Berkeley so my GPA does not look that great. (two retakes)

DO School list:
ATSU KCOM
ATSU SOMA
AZCOM (MWU)
DMU COM
LECOM Penn
LECOM Bradeton
LMU DCOM
OU-HCOM Ohio
RVUCOM
TUCOM CA
TUNCOM NV
UNECOM
WVSOM
WESTERN U Oregon
WESTERN U Pomona
PNW COM

MD schools:
Albany medical college
UC Davis
The Commonwealth medical college
Michigan state university
cooper medical school of rowan university


Is this a solid list for my stats?

 

[user3]

cGPA: 3.4
sGPA: 3.16
MCAT (PS/VR/BS): 9/9/10

ECs: 6 months working as a CNA in a nursing home, published author, worked in biotech for two summers, hospital volunteer, letter from DO

Preferences: I'm pretty flexible but I am generally aiming for the best program I can get into.

Any other considerations: thought about retaking the mcat but I don't want to go through the trouble if I don't absolutely need to. California resident who went to UC Berkeley so my GPA does not look that great. (two retakes)

DO School list:
ATSU KCOM
ATSU SOMA
AZCOM (MWU)
DMU COM
LECOM Penn
LECOM Bradeton
LMU DCOM
OU-HCOM Ohio
RVUCOM
TUCOM CA
TUNCOM NV
UNECOM
WVSOM
WESTERN U Oregon
WESTERN U Pomona
PNW COM

MD schools:
Albany medical college
UC Davis
The Commonwealth medical college
Michigan state university
cooper medical school of rowan university

Is this a solid list for my stats?

do not bother with MD. remove OU-HCOM, UNECOM. Add any of these: NSU, Touro-NY, ACOM, MUCOM, CUSOM

 

[MayaR]

Thank you to everyone who has been participating in this thread!

I am planning to submit my AACOMAS application either later today or tomorrow and I was hoping that someone might give me feedback on my school list. Any help would be great!


MCAT (PS/VR/BS): 32

I am applying to 15 MD schools as well and I'm not using DO schools as a backup which is why I am only applying to a couple that I think would be a good fit but based on the information that I found, I'm not super sure about it.

School list:
Western (California)
MSU (seems like they have a great program but I'm not stoked about their out-of-state tuition, do they give scholarships?)
DMU
Midwestern (CCOM)

Thank you!

 

[memsak00]

cGPA:3.3-3.4 with retakes
sGPA:3.4 with retakes
MCAT (PS/VR/BS): 27 (8/9/10)

ECs: 75 hours shadowing 1 m.d. And 1 d.o. (both ER doctors), 200+ hours volunteering in the ER, 1 year as a meds team volunteer for a cat rescue center, 3 years as a dentists assistant, 7 years as a teachers aide in the nyc school system, 6 months as a doorman (graveyard shift), going on 2 years as a research student in a biochemistry lab (1 poster presentation and 1 more coming up)

Preferences: new york tristate area

Any other considerations: i was diagnosed with a psychological disability, withdrawn medically on 2 separate semesters, granted non standard conditions on the mcat

School list: not sure!

Thoughts?

 

[user3]

cGPA:3.3-3.4 with retakes
sGPA:3.4 with retakes
MCAT (PS/VR/BS): 27 (8/9/10)

ECs: 75 hours shadowing 1 m.d. And 1 d.o. (both ER doctors), 200+ hours volunteering in the ER, 1 year as a meds team volunteer for a cat rescue center, 3 years as a dentists assistant, 7 years as a teachers aide in the nyc school system, 6 months as a doorman (graveyard shift), going on 2 years as a research student in a biochemistry lab (1 poster presentation and 1 more coming up)

Preferences: new york tristate area

Any other considerations: i was diagnosed with a psychological disability, withdrawn medically on 2 separate semesters, granted non standard conditions on the mcat

School list: not sure!
Thoughts?

I would apply to 12-15 schools of your choice. NYIT, Touro-NY, and PCOM would be good starts.

 

[jimmygnecco]

Need help guys. Got my MCAT back today 31 (12/6/13). VR is low and I know that. Are there any schools that would be more lenient with this? My undergrad gpa is 3.52 and science is 3.52 as well. 80+ Shadowing, 20+ Research, 125 Volunteering, employment, some college sports and other similar EC's. Tell me what to do please thank you for any input

 

[techguy07]

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[ToKingdomCome]

I have a small school list and would love some advice on new schools to add as well as if the ones I already have are good choices.

cGPA: 3.58

sGPA: 3.56

MCAT: 9/10/10 (29)


ECs:

Member of university paintball team/club for four years. During the four years I was a line captain, treasurer, and the president for one year each.

Member of the university's United Way for one year. During that year I was the media outreach officer for a semester and community service officer for a semester.

Shadowed two doctors so far (looking for one more), one DO one MD for a total of 30 hours.

Have been volunteering at the local hospital for a month.


Other:

Texas resident.

I’ll be getting three LOR, one from a science professor, one from the adviser of the university’s United Way club (a bio prof), and one from the DO that I shadowed.


Preferences:

I have lived in both a city and in a small town and would prefer to spend the next four years in a bigger city. This is not even close to a deal breaker if the school is in a rural community, just thought I would put it out there.


School List:

UNTHSC-TCOM

PNWU

Western University

CCOM

KCOM

Touro-NY

VCOM-VC


Thanks for taking the time to give me some input.

Add dmu, kcumb, Marian, pcom and nsu

 

[ToKingdomCome]

Thank you to everyone who has been participating in this thread!

I am planning to submit my AACOMAS application either later today or tomorrow and I was hoping that someone might give me feedback on my school list. Any help would be great!

cGPA: 3.8 in Biochemistry at a state school
sGPA: 3.6
MCAT (PS/VR/BS): 12/10/11

ECs: 55 hours of clinical volunteering, 80 hours of shadowing (30 are DO), two summer research internships, biochemistry TA for two terms, good amount of on-campus leadership experiences, hopefully good letters - I do have a letter form a DO that I shadowed for 20 hours.

Preferences: I am interested in family, medicine, pediatrics and mental health. I would love the opportunity for international service. I am mostly interested in schools that will allow me to have choices during residency decisions and emphasize patient care.

Any other considerations: I am applying to 15 MD schools as well and I'm not using DO schools as a backup which is why I am only applying to a couple that I think would be a good fit but based on the information that I found, I'm not super sure about it.

School list:
Western (California)
MSU (seems like they have a great program but I'm not stoked about their out-of-state tuition, do they give scholarships?)
DMU
Midwestern (CCOM)

Thank you!

Anywhere you want. I personally would suggest the state funded schools, if I had your numbers

 

[MayaR]

Anywhere you want. I personally would suggest the state funded schools, if I had your numbers

Great, thank you! Any particular recommendations?

 

[chizledfrmstone]

cGPA:3.3-3.4 with retakes
sGPA:3.4 with retakes
MCAT (PS/VR/BS): 27 (8/9/10)

ECs: 75 hours shadowing 1 m.d. And 1 d.o. (both ER doctors), 200+ hours volunteering in the ER, 1 year as a meds team volunteer for a cat rescue center, 3 years as a dentists assistant, 7 years as a teachers aide in the nyc school system, 6 months as a doorman (graveyard shift), going on 2 years as a research student in a biochemistry lab (1 poster presentation and 1 more coming up)

Preferences: new york tristate area

Any other considerations: i was diagnosed with a psychological disability, withdrawn medically on 2 separate semesters, granted non standard conditions on the mcat

School list: not sure!
Thoughts?

Look at the map in the first post and add all the schools in the area. Take out the ones with instate bias.

Add the newer schools and ones with rural emphasis.

Need help guys. Got my MCAT back today 31 (12/6/13). VR is low and I know that. Are there any schools that would be more lenient with this? My undergrad gpa is 3.52 and science is 3.52 as well. 80+ Shadowing, 20+ Research, 125 Volunteering, employment, some college sports and other similar EC's. Tell me what to do please thank you for any input

I believe CUSOM and KCUMB have a 7 subsection cutoff.

The 31 overall should save your butt at other institutions.

I have a small school list and would love some advice on new schools to add as well as if the ones I already have are good choices.

cGPA: 3.58

sGPA: 3.56

MCAT: 9/10/10 (29)


ECs:

Member of university paintball team/club for four years. During the four years I was a line captain, treasurer, and the president for one year each.

Member of the university's United Way for one year. During that year I was the media outreach officer for a semester and community service officer for a semester.

Shadowed two doctors so far (looking for one more), one DO one MD for a total of 30 hours.

Have been volunteering at the local hospital for a month.


Other:

Texas resident.

I’ll be getting three LOR, one from a science professor, one from the adviser of the university’s United Way club (a bio prof), and one from the DO that I shadowed.


Preferences:

I have lived in both a city and in a small town and would prefer to spend the next four years in a bigger city. This is not even close to a deal breaker if the school is in a rural community, just thought I would put it out there.


School List:

UNTHSC-TCOM

PNWU

Western University

CCOM

KCOM

Touro-NY

VCOM-VC


Thanks for taking the time to give me some input.

Add dmu, kcumb, Marian, pcom and nsu

+1

AZCOM is good too.

 

[jimmygnecco]

Look at the map in the first post and add all the schools in the area. Take out the ones with instate bias.

Add the newer schools and ones with rural emphasis.



I believe CUSOM and KCUMB have a 7 subsection cutoff.

The 31 overall should save your butt at other institutions.





+1

AZCOM is good too.

Let's say my butt isnt saved by the other two sections, would I be a good candidate for a Special Master's Program?

 

[techguy07]

Add dmu, kcumb, Marian, pcom and nsu

+1

AZCOM is good too.

Thanks for the responses I really appreciate them. Unfortunately I haven't taken and don't plan to take biochem so I wont be able to add all of those to the list. I feel like I have a good list going but does anyone else have any other suggestions?

 

[user3]

Let's say my butt isnt saved by the other two sections, would I be a good candidate for a Special Master's Program?

No, if you do not get in this yr it won't be because of your verbal score. There was even a user on here with a slightly higher GPA and a six verbal (31 overall) that got into 7 DO schools and an MD school!

Your numbers are way above average!!

 

[jimmygnecco]

No, if you do not get in this yr it won't be because of your verbal score. There was even a user on here with a slightly higher GPA and a six verbal (31 overall) that got into 7 DO schools and an MD school!

Your numbers are way above average!!

Thank you so much for all of your responses. It has definitely given me some insight!!

 

[ortnakas]

I have a small school list and would love some advice on new schools to add as well as if the ones I already have are good choices.

cGPA: 3.58

sGPA: 3.56

MCAT: 9/10/10 (29)


ECs:

Member of university paintball team/club for four years. During the four years I was a line captain, treasurer, and the president for one year each.

Member of the university's United Way for one year. During that year I was the media outreach officer for a semester and community service officer for a semester.

Shadowed two doctors so far (looking for one more), one DO one MD for a total of 30 hours.

Have been volunteering at the local hospital for a month.


Other:

Texas resident.

I’ll be getting three LOR, one from a science professor, one from the adviser of the university’s United Way club (a bio prof), and one from the DO that I shadowed.


Preferences:

I have lived in both a city and in a small town and would prefer to spend the next four years in a bigger city. This is not even close to a deal breaker if the school is in a rural community, just thought I would put it out there.


School List:

UNTHSC-TCOM

PNWU

Western University

CCOM

KCOM

Touro-NY

VCOM-VC


Thanks for taking the time to give me some input.

How about AZCOM? It's expensive, but Phoenix is a good city and you have a good chance of staying somewhere urban all four years.

 

[chizledfrmstone]

cGPA: 3.03
sGPA: 3.03
MCAT (PS/VR/BS): 09/09/10 = 28...

ECs:
Teaching Assistant
-human anatomy
-physiology

Lots of volunteer hours
-Weekend Grief camp for kids
-area elementary schools
-Student Athletic Advisory committee

Anatomy Cadaver camp (taught high school teachers how to dissect human cadavers)

Research:
-1.5 years in research lab. Just about to submit first publication as primary author. (addiction genetics <cocaine and neural development/addictive . behaviors>)
-poster presentation
.5 years doing full mount human cadaver dissections

1.5 years working at Human nutrition research center (basically as an administrative assistant who checks in volunteers)

Played division 1 football for 5 years.

Preferences: Very little preference. I can/would live anywhere.

School list:

ACOM
ATSU (AZ)
AZCOM
CUSOM
KCOM
LECOM (ALL)
LMU
NYCOM
PNWU
PCOM (BOTH)
VCOM
WVSOM
VCOM-SC
PCOM-GA
Pikesville
Novacom?
RVU

Any I should get rid of or add? I'm willing to shell out quite a bit of money if need be.

Where are you from?

 

[chizledfrmstone]

Wisconsin, but I could claim North Dakota Residency if I chose so I know that doesn't help for DO schools.

The only thing I can think of adding is Touro Nevada.

 

[user3]

cGPA: 3.03
sGPA: 3.03
MCAT (PS/VR/BS): 09/09/10 = 28...

ECs:
Teaching Assistant
-human anatomy
-physiology

Lots of volunteer hours
-Weekend Grief camp for kids
-area elementary schools
-Student Athletic Advisory committee

Anatomy Cadaver camp (taught high school teachers how to dissect human cadavers)

Research:
-1.5 years in research lab. Just about to submit first publication as primary author. (addiction genetics <cocaine and neural development/addictive . behaviors>)
-poster presentation
.5 years doing full mount human cadaver dissections

1.5 years working at Human nutrition research center (basically as an administrative assistant who checks in volunteers)

Played division 1 football for 5 years.

Preferences: Very little preference. I can/would live anywhere.

School list:

ACOM
ATSU (AZ)
AZCOM
CUSOM
KCOM
LECOM (ALL)
LMU
NYCOM
PNWU
PCOM (BOTH)
VCOM
WVSOM
VCOM-SC
PCOM-GA
Pikesville
Novacom?
RVU

Any I should get rid of or add? I'm willing to shell out quite a bit of money if need be.

add Touro-NV, take off Pikeville, and only apply to one VCOM campus.

 

[BestDoctorEver]

@user3 ... Why @Bowser20 should take off Pikeville? They accept a good # OOS students...

 

[user3]

@user3 ... Why @Bowser20 should take off Pikeville? They accept a good # OOS students...

they seem pretty regional plus I expect him to have enough interviews at other schools anyway.

 

[chizledfrmstone]

Awesome! Thanks for input. @chizledfrmstone @user3

Would applying to CCOM be a waste of money? I know I'm way below their optimal admitee, but its like 2 hours from my home town.

If you have the extra cash/time/resources then why not?

If you get an interview then all you have to do is drive there.

 

[DrDreams]

cGPA: 3.35
sGPA:3.47
MCAT (PS/VR/BS)ending

ECs:
Pre health organization, secretary 1 year, president 1 year, member another year
MSA president 2008
450+ hours of shadowing
volunteering at the hospital 110 hours 11 months
PBL observation for a medical school 20 hours

jobs: held management position in a very well known company prior to returning from school.


Preferences:
need a diverse place.

Any other considerations: non-trad, family.

School list:
ATSU-KCOM
ATSU-SOMA
AZCOM/MWU
CCOM/MWU
LECOM
KCUMB-COM
DMU
LUCOM
LMU-DCOM
MU-COM
NSU
TouroCOM-NY
TouroCOM-NV
UNECOM
UP-KYCOM

 

[chizledfrmstone]

cGPA: 3.35
sGPA:3.47
MCAT (PS/VR/BS)ending

ECs:
Pre health organization, secretary 1 year, president 1 year, member another year
MSA president 2008
450+ hours of shadowing
volunteering at the hospital 110 hours 11 months
PBL observation for a medical school 20 hours

jobs: held management position in a very well known company prior to returning from school.

Preferences:
need a diverse place.

Any other considerations: non-trad, family.

School list:
ATSU-KCOM
ATSU-SOMA
AZCOM/MWU
CCOM/MWU
LECOM
KCUMB-COM
DMU
LUCOM
LMU-DCOM
MU-COM
NSU
TouroCOM-NY
TouroCOM-NV
UNECOM
UP-KYCOM

Your GPA is fine for many of these places but need to know your MCAT before I can make recommendations.