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Georgia Tech biochemistry with overall GPA 3.65, BCPM GPA 3.51. MCAT 32. Volunteered and shadowed various doctors at hospital for two years. Working for CDC since one year. the chance to get into MCG ED program?

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Dear NQE201,
Thanks for your inquiry. Based on the stats you present, it would seem that with a well-constructed you could be competitive at a number of U.S. medicals schools. I am not sure what the abbreviations you cite mean. If you want to write them out, I can take another look.
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Originally posted by NQE2013

Georgia Tech biochemistry with overall GPA 3.65, BCPM GPA 3.51. MCAT 32. Volunteered and shadowed various doctors at hospital for two years. Working for CDC since one year. the chance to get into MCG ED program?

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Dear NQE201,
Thanks for your inquiry. Based on the stats you present, it would seem that with a well-constructed you could be competitive at a number of U.S. medicals schools. I am not sure what the abbreviations you cite mean. If you want to write them out, I can take another look.
Best wishes,

Dr. Shelton
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Hello admissionsConsultants,
Thank you for your feedback. My daughter is applying for Medical school. She wants to get into Medical College of Georgia Early decision program. I am not sure how competitive she will be?

[wshelton]

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Originally posted by NQE2013

Georgia Tech biochemistry with overall GPA 3.65, BCPM GPA 3.51. MCAT 32. Volunteered and shadowed various doctors at hospital for two years. Working for CDC since one year. the chance to get into MCG ED program?

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Dear NQE201,
Thanks for your inquiry. Based on the stats you present, it would seem that with a well-constructed you could be competitive at a number of U.S. medicals schools. I am not sure what the abbreviations you cite mean. If you want to write them out, I can take another look.
Best wishes,

Dr. Shelton
Senior Consultant
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1.800.809.0800

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Hello admissionsConsultants,
Thank you for your feedback. My daughter is applying for Medical school. She wants to get into Medical College of Georgia Early decision program. I am not sure how competitive she will be?

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Dear NQE2013,
Thanks for your follow up. In a forum like this I can only respond to general questions and give general advice. So I am not sure about her chances at that particular school. I suggest you check out the data in MSAR for that school and see how she matches up with the characteristics of the average matriculant. If it looks like a good match it may be worth the effort. Hope this helps.
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Dr. Shelton
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[KDesai1009]

Sir, my daughter took MCAT and her score is 20. Her GPA is 3.58 and she will be in her last year in August. Can you suggest me any medical school where she should apply.

Ketan Desai

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Sir, my daughter took MCAT and her score is 20. Her GPA is 3.58 and she will be in her last year in August. Can you suggest me any medical school where she should apply.

Ketan Desai

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Dear KDesai1009,
Thanks for your inquiry. Based on the MCAT score you present, I would not be hopeful about her chances of success in applying at this time to U.S. M.D. programs. My sense is that she should wait another year and retake the MCAT exam in hopes of a higher score. I hope this helps.
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[AspiringDoctora]

I am a Peace Corps Health Volunteer scheduled to finish my 2 years this October (2013). Ideally I would like to start studying for the MCAT, take it in April, and apply in the 2014 cycle.

Here is a short description of my qualifications for you to take into consideration:
* Undergrad- 3.08 sGPA and 3.39 cGPA. Received a BS in Biological Sciences and a BA in Art Studio in 4 years. Obviously my focus was on my art in undergrad, and to be honest I didn’t really try very hard in my science classes. I worked 20-30 hours a week at a restaurant all 4 years, and I interned 4-8 hours a week at a hospital for 1.5 years. I also did a pre med trip/volunteered to Tanzania.

*Year Off- I continued working at the restaurant and was the lab manager at a science magnet high school. I also took a few classes at a city college (spanish, anatomy, sign language etc.)

*Grad School- MPH in International Health and Development with 3.954 GPA and a majority of my classes being Biostats and Epi. I did a Masters International program which means to get my degree I had to successfully complete a 27 month Peace Corps Service. I volunteered as a HIV tester and counselor during grad school.

*Peace Corps- Worked in Community Health and created a program that has now been implemented on a national level. I also worked training and managing health promoters, and I now speak Spanish.

Now that I have matured and had time to reflect on my life and experiences I know that being an OB/GYN is my ultimate goal. I am willing to do whatever it takes to get there. That being said, as a PCV who is already in debt from grad school, time and money are a concern. I know that my undergrad GPA will hurt me, but what I want to know is if it will hurt me enough to warrant the time and money necessary for a post bac program. What are my chances and what should I do?

THANK YOU!!

[wshelton]

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Originally posted by AspiringDoctora

I am a Peace Corps Health Volunteer scheduled to finish my 2 years this October (2013). Ideally I would like to start studying for the MCAT, take it in April, and apply in the 2014 cycle.

Here is a short description of my qualifications for you to take into consideration:
* Undergrad- 3.08 sGPA and 3.39 cGPA. Received a BS in Biological Sciences and a BA in Art Studio in 4 years. Obviously my focus was on my art in undergrad, and to be honest I didn’t really try very hard in my science classes. I worked 20-30 hours a week at a restaurant all 4 years, and I interned 4-8 hours a week at a hospital for 1.5 years. I also did a pre med trip/volunteered to Tanzania.

*Year Off- I continued working at the restaurant and was the lab manager at a science magnet high school. I also took a few classes at a city college (spanish, anatomy, sign language etc.)

*Grad School- MPH in International Health and Development with 3.954 GPA and a majority of my classes being Biostats and Epi. I did a Masters International program which means to get my degree I had to successfully complete a 27 month Peace Corps Service. I volunteered as a HIV tester and counselor during grad school.

*Peace Corps- Worked in Community Health and created a program that has now been implemented on a national level. I also worked training and managing health promoters, and I now speak Spanish.

Now that I have matured and had time to reflect on my life and experiences I know that being an OB/GYN is my ultimate goal. I am willing to do whatever it takes to get there. That being said, as a PCV who is already in debt from grad school, time and money are a concern. I know that my undergrad GPA will hurt me, but what I want to know is if it will hurt me enough to warrant the time and money necessary for a post bac program. What are my chances and what should I do?

THANK YOU!!

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Dear AspiringDoctora,
Thanks for your inquiry. Sounds like you have some interesting experiences under your belt. Based on the information you have provided, it would appear that a post-bac program (MS in Medical Sciences that allow you to take many of your classes at the medical school level) may be a good option for you. So I would recommend that you start learning all you can about various programs and the admissions requirements. This is likely to be a necessary step for you if you want to be competitive for medical school admission. If you would like a more detailed analysis of your situation, contact our office about a one hour consultation. Hope this helps.
Best wishes,

Dr. Shelton
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[chocohut]

Hi Dr. Shelton,

I am 26 and just realized I want to be a doctor. My overall GPA is a 3.2 but I was a better student (3.6) in my science classes. At the time I just didn’t care about the non major classes. Do you think I should do a post bacc or simply retake some of the liberal arts classes where I earned Cs?

Many thanks!

Stephan

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Hi Dr. Shelton,

I am 26 and just realized I want to be a doctor. My overall GPA is a 3.2 but I was a better student (3.6) in my science classes. At the time I just didn’t care about the non major classes. Do you think I should do a post bacc or simply retake some of the liberal arts classes where I earned Cs?

Many thanks!

Stephan

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Hi Chocohut,
Thanks for your inquiry. Based on the information you provide I would suggest that you do a couple things: 1) get involved in health care related activities, either volunteer or full time work–and if you can, try to find a role where you have patient interaction, and 2) start looking at the programs that offer an M.S. in medical sciences where you can take courses at the medical school level–these are for people like yourself who need to show they are academically ready for medical school. To get into these kinds of programs you will probably have to take the MCAT exam and get a certain score. Look over the programs and check out the requirements. If you want more details in the coming months, you may want to sign up for a one hour consultation so we can give you more precise advice.
Best wishes,

Dr. Shelton
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[tpartypat]

Hi Dr, Shelton!

I started a post bacc program and now have some issues that are making me think it might be better for my personal life if I finished at a different school. How much would this impact my chances for admissions?

Jake

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Hi Dr, Shelton!

I started a post bacc program and now have some issues that are making me think it might be better for my personal life if I finished at a different school. How much would this impact my chances for admissions?

Jake

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Hi Jake,
Thanks for your question. Generally speaking it’s better to complete a program that you start. But if you have a really good reason for switching, then it may be a reasonable move. Just think long and hard and make sure you’re doing what makes the most sense for yourself.
Good luck,
Dr. Shelton

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[Dana]

Dear Admissions boards consultant,

I am currently finishing up my PHD in neuroscience (a medical oriented degree)at the University of Texas at Austin. I plan on pursuing my dream of medical school and I have a few questions related to that:

1. Are there any 2-year MD programs for graduate students from a medical related school from a great university?
I know there used to be a program in Miami.

2. If there are no short programs, are there any 4-year MD programs that will give me credit for the upper levels classes I took in graduate school?

3. Which universities do not require MCAT from graduate students or just in general? maybe some would be willing with an early application.

Thank you,
Dana

[wshelton]

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Dear Admissions boards consultant,

I am currently finishing up my PHD in neuroscience (a medical oriented degree)at the University of Texas at Austin. I plan on pursuing my dream of medical school and I have a few questions related to that:

1. Are there any 2-year MD programs for graduate students from a medical related school from a great university?
I know there used to be a program in Miami.

2. If there are no short programs, are there any 4-year MD programs that will give me credit for the upper levels classes I took in graduate school?

3. Which universities do not require MCAT from graduate students or just in general? maybe some would be willing with an early application.

Thank you,
Dana

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Dear Dana,
Thanks for your inquiry. In my experience, all matriculants to medical school, including those with PhDs in areas related to the basic sciences, have to go through the entire undergraduate medical curriculum. I know of no programs to short cut that process by giving advance standing to certain applicants. Also, you will have to take the MCAT exam like all other applicants.
Hope this helps.
Dr. Shelton

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[wonderland]

Dear Admission Consultant,
I am finishing up a PostBacc program with 3.8 GPA. UG GPA 3.3 from an Ivy school, MCAT 35. paper published, strong ECs and LORs. Have applied to the same med school (IS) where I am doing my PostBacc. Although the PostBacc program says (on the web page) that GPAs above 3.5 will get an interview Invite (II), the college sends the II at the end of the session (Jan/Feb/March) after the class is full. I am hearing from the former PostBacc students that these IIs are just for show/formalities. They wont take any students from the postbacc. I understand that the college doesn’t have to give any guarantee for acceptance, but by putting us at the end of the session, they are putting us at the end of all wait lists and thus completely ruining our chances for getting in. very unethical!!
Your insight will help how to deal with this situation.

[wshelton]

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Dear Admission Consultant,
I am finishing up a PostBacc program with 3.8 GPA. UG GPA 3.3 from an Ivy school, MCAT 35. paper published, strong ECs and LORs. Have applied to the same med school (IS) where I am doing my PostBacc. Although the PostBacc program says (on the web page) that GPAs above 3.5 will get an interview Invite (II), the college sends the II at the end of the session (Jan/Feb/March) after the class is full. I am hearing from the former PostBacc students that these IIs are just for show/formalities. They wont take any students from the postbacc. I understand that the college doesn’t have to give any guarantee for acceptance, but by putting us at the end of the session, they are putting us at the end of all wait lists and thus completely ruining our chances for getting in. very unethical!!
Your insight will help how to deal with this situation.

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Dear Wonderland,
Thanks for contacting us. Your situation sounds frustrating but I’m not sure there’s anything you can do about it. My advice is to apply to many other medical schools and have the best application you can, especially a very compelling personal statement. That’s all you can do. I don’t know enough about the details of what happens inside particular programs to comment. But if you would like support for preparing your medical school application, please check into our services and schedule a one hour consultation.
Best wishes,

Dr. Shelton
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