<p>My adviser insinuated that because of my science grades, I'd only have a chance getting into a DO school. What do you think:</p>
<p>A's- Bio 1, 2, Anatomy & Physiology, Chem 1, Chem 2, Bio 1 & 2 labs, Chem 1 & 2 labs, Physics 1 & 2 labs, Ochem 1 lab, Calc, Stats, English.</p>
<p>B's-Ochem 1, Physics 1 and 2, OChem lab 2, Biochemistry</p>
<p>C+- Ochem 2</p>
<p>I guess having a few B's and a C hurts my chances. My overall GPA is a 3.8 though. I have over 200 hours of clinical experience, 2 years of research, 60 hours of doctor shadowing, and my MCAT was a 30. </p>
<p>Should I only bother with DO schools or do I have a chance at MD's as well?</p>
<p>Thank you.</p>
<p>I can’t find an edit but I meant 100 hours shadowing. I also will be retaking the MCAT after I spend all four months of this summer studying.</p>
<p>What is your sGPA? (only courses designated biology, chemistry, math, physics)</p>
<p>If you don’t know your sGPA, use an online calculator to find out.</p>
<p>Once you’ve computed it, post it and readers might bette be able to assess your chances.</p>
<p>My science and math GPA is a 3.6 and my regular GPA is a 3.8. I know it looks bad to have a few B’s and a C in core pre-med classes but I still have a 3.6. Am I really not likely to get into MD schools? I wouldn’t mind being a DO but I wouldn’t mind applying to both.</p>
<p>With 3.6 sGPA and 30 MCAT, you should apply to both MD and DO programs.</p>
<p>For MD schools look at mid to lower tier schools that focus on service/primary care. And unless you’re CA resident, apply to your instates.</p>
<p>Some DO programs require a LOR from a DO so if you haven’t shadowed a DO yet, make sure you do. </p>
<p>Apply to both, I would skip apply to top 25 though, but you might get to some MD schools, I would say that MCAT is the worry, not so much your GPA, which seems to be OK.</p>