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His averaged MCAT is probably too low for UCLA, UCSD, USC, Virginia, Emory, Tufts, Vanderbilt, Baylor, UTSW.
UCD and UCI have missions to provide physicians for the state of California. Other than living in CA, has he done any medical or non-medical volunteering in CA to demonstrate his service/commitment to the state?
Texas medical schools are required to law to preferentially admit TX residents. Schools are ~93-95% instate. (Except Baylor which is a public-private hybrid and is “only”~75% instate.) Since he is no longer a TX resident, he doesn’t get the in-state preference.
UNC has a strong in-state preference. OOS applicants need to be substantially above median of in-state applicants to get any consideration. Ditto for Wisconsin.
Wake has a very strong regional preference in admissions. Want demonstration of affiliation to the SE US.
BU, GW, Jefferson and Georgetown are all “low yield” schools with over 15000 application for ~150-175 seats each year. Their admit rates are under 5%.
Brown admits half its incoming class thru its BA/MD program so there are only about 40-45 seats for all other applicants available. Low yield.
Loyola, St Louis are both Catholic and hold a high expectation for demonstrated community service in applicants. IIRC, Loyola used to have a published minimum number of required community service hours–like around 400?
Medical school is a buyer's market. There are over 66,000 applicants for 19,000 seat each year.
ECs are critical. Med school are selecting those who they think will make excellent future physicians. Good MCAT and GPA **only** prevents one for getting auto-rejected. Without having sufficient clinical exposure, physician shadowing and community service--any applicant will get auto-rejected.
Here's what medical schools are looking for in applicants: (posted by an admission officer)
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We look for a person who is personable and at ease and perhaps even friendly, upbeat and who has some enthusiasm/passion for something they're asked about. We look for someone who can interpret social cues and respond accordingly.
We look for applicants who can communicate clearly in English and who have the ability to describe complex ideas and systems in a way that could be easily understood by a lay person.
We look for applicants who can demonstrate a familiarity with health care settings and the role of the physician and who are realistic about the practice of medicine in the 21st century.
We look for applicants who are curious and who have demonstrated this interest in learning more about the world through research and who can describe this research in ways that demonstrate their passion for investigation. (very research oriented school)
We look for applicants who care about people in need and who have demonstrated this by their community service and who can talk about it in a way that demonstrates that they care about people and not just as a box-check.
We look for applicants who are resilient and who can demonstrate an ability to bounce back from disappointment or failure.
We look for applicants who are self-reflective and who are able to identify their own areas of improvement.
We look for applicants who are team players and who work well with others and are respectful of others.
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