<p>So I'm a sophomore at a smaller university (not really nationally recognized). I chose that university because it fit my tastes better than some of the larger schools like University of Minnesota or Iowa (great schools just not for me). I currently double major in biology and psychology, have a 3.75 overall gpa with a 3.55 science gpa. For EC's I am in my schools Biology club, PT club, and global medicine club. For shadowing and observation I have a job where I work alongside a Dr., I count these as shadowing hours (I have around 300 so far) and I also volunteer as a PT aide at a local nursing home. I usually work my shadowing job 24-32 hours per week during the semester, PT aide for about 8-10 hours per week, and TA for my bio professor for 3 hours a week. I am currently applying for internships in medical research which I feel would elevate my application enormously. Next winter I plan to travel to Panama with my global medicine club to volunteer at the local hospitals. I am also planning on getting my EMT license this fall. I have not taken my MCAT yet, but I have started to study. As for my gpa, it is currently on an upward slope since my first semester. I'm not trying to get into an elite medical program, I am just looking to get into one medical school. If anyone can give me any feedback or suggested schools I'd really appreciate it! Thank you for reading!</p>
<p>Except for recommending that you apply to all your in-state med school options, it’s really a moot task trying to craft a list of potential med schools until you have a MCAT score.</p>
<p>It’s MCAT +GPA (plus state residency) that really is the most important item in developing a list.</p>
<p>ECs only come into play after you’ve made it past the first and possibly second rounds of applicant screening.</p>
<p>I know, I just wanted to know whether or not medical school is viable option. The advising at our school is extremely optimistic, I can never get a read on whether I should apply or if i’m wasting my time</p>
<p>Again too soon to tell. Without a MCAT score, impossible to say.</p>