Yet another 'what are my chances?'

[ajtrau]

Here are my stats:
3.5 UG GPA, 3.4 science
29M on MCAT (10BS, 9PS, 10VR)
During college (grad. 2005) my EC's were 500+ hours clinical volunteering/shadowing, Two years research (no pubs), Two years as president of Biological Honor Society, various other non-clinical volunteering
Post UG EC's: Volunteering with Red Cross as part of a disaster response team, working as a medical assistant in ER (my current job), medical volunteer trip to south america in the works right now and I also plan to start volunteering at a free clinic in my city soon.

Why can't I get into med school?

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[sga814]

1) Apply to more schools this time around.
2) Read up on how to interview most effectively.
3) 30 is the "magic score" to get for non-minority students. So consider re-taking the MCAT.
4) Did I mention- learn how to interview very effectively. If you get an interview aim to impress without seeming too cocky, and you will get in.

(my credentials: I was an interviewer several times at my school)

 

[medstuddude]

Why can't I get into med school?

a low GPA and so-so MCAT. Raise your MCAT a few points, and/or raise your Science GPA by .3; also, raise your overall GPA by .2

 

[35m]

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[cabinbuilder]

Apply to DO school and bypass all the retaking things over. I agree with learning to interview effectively. You want to be confident without being cocky. And don't be wishywashy with your answers. Be sure about what you want to say.

 

[TeaKae]

a low GPA and so-so MCAT. Raise your MCAT a few points, and/or raise your Science GPA by .3; also, raise your overall GPA by .2

A 3.4/3.5 is not low! Look at the OPs outta control ECs...I would guess the problem might not lie so much in the numbers, but something like essays/PS or interview skills?