Chance At Medical School

Pre-Med & Medical School Pre-Med Topics
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<p>I was wondering if I have a chance at getting into a medical school in the United States. Each year is getting more competitive to get accepted, regardless if you surpass the school's basic requirements. So, I'd really appreciate it if a few people could look at my information and offer suggestions about what I should do in regards to preparing for and applying for medical school. </p>

<p>3.55 science GPA; 3.63 overall GPA; 32 MCAT
URM - African American and Native American
Two years of undergraduate research - Preventive Cardiology and Neurodevelopment
Three years of working as an EMT-B and Phlebotomist
Four years of volunteering at Children's Hospital of Orange County - 355 hours total
Four year NCAA Division I athlete - scholarship
2 years of club membership (Pre-med, Medicine for Minorities, Sports Medicine)
Year long internships with a Pediatrician, Orthopaedic Surgeon and Hematologist
<em>During my freshman year, I received a D+ in General Chemistry which I retook and got a B+</em></p>

<p>Thanks for your suggestions!</p>

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<p>You have nothing to worry about. Send in the apps and you’ll have a ton of great options.</p>

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How did you manage to get those positions?</p>

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<p>I’d be surprised if you get rejected at any med school.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the reassurance everyone!</p>

<p>During the summer between my freshman and sophomore year I took courses at a local community college to get certified in EMS and phlebotomy. I live down the street from a major hospital which means several ambulance services and labs looking to hire.</p>

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<p>xbreezy711x how does your retake work? Is your new grade next to your old or completely replaced and does this affect your admissions or not?</p>

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<p>However it works for his school GPA, it’ll be the same on AMCAS. AMCAS requires that you report any re-taken classes (and I think that they average the two grades, but I’m not sure).</p>

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<p>You will get in somewhere. I would add Vanderbilt to the list of potential schools. I know they specifically have some URM scholarships that you might be eligible for. You should also check SDN. There are some schools that hold money for high achieving URM applicants. Generally their private schools.</p>

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<p>whoah you’re an Athlete 0.0!!!??</p>