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Application Cycles: 6/7/2011
Demographics: Male, 25, South Asian
Home State: California
Last Activity Date: 9/9/2012
SDN Handle: centraldogma

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Undergraduate Area of Study: Biological/Life Sciences

Institution: UC
Area of Study: Biological/Life Sciences
Degree Obtained: MS

MCAT: BS 14, PS 12, VR 11, Q
Overall GPA: 3.43
Science GPA: 3.31

Brief Profile:
I posted my personal statement and activities to give applicants with my dilemma (low uGPA) an idea of how I overcame that hurdle.

The application process is long and difficult, so I encourage you to seek help and advice from a credible source (e.g., your undergrad's pre-health advising office) and to start early.

My stats
undergrad cGPA: 3.43
masters cGPA: 3.74
MCAT: 37Q

AMCAS submitted: 6/7/2011

Invited for Interview, Withdrew

New York Medical College - "Fifth interview invite!!!! It's super late, but I'm very happy for the opportunity. Withdrew bef..."

Attended Interview, Withdrew

Indiana University - "First interview invite. Interview was pleasant. All staff were nice. I was told I will hear back bet..."

Accepted off Waitlist

Case Western Reserve University - "Second interview invite! The campus and people were great. Placed on hold about a month after the in..."

Accepted

Loma Linda University - "Fourth interview invite! Accepted on Friday the 13th! I'm a non-SDA/non-christian, so I'm le..."

University of California, Irvine - "Finally got a secondary on 1/12/2012..a full 7 months after I submitted my primary. Interview in..."

Summary of Application Experience

AMCAS primary submitted: 6/7/2011
Transcripts Received: 6/3, 6/6
AMCAS primary verified: 6/20/2011
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Update 9/9/2011
Application cycle has been quiet so far. All my applications are complete and under review. The most difficult part is being patient.
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Update 1/31/2012
So far I have only received two interviews. I was obviously hoping for more. Most of the schools will make a decision one way or the other by the end of February. I'm hoping I get at least one more interview this cycle.
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Update 2/23/2012
Two more interview invites came my way in February. There was a good 5 month gap since my last II, but I am very grateful to have this chance.

Hopefully the interviews go well and hopefully I get good news from one of these schools.
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Update 4/13/2012
Good news, everybody: I'm going to be a doctor. This is mainly a huge relief and a validation of the work I have put in over the last few years after a mediocre undergrad performance.

Also, I wasn't expecting to receive any interview invites past February, but I received three more. I highly doubt I'll get any more as most schools have completed interviews. I'm sure I'll hear from all the other schools I've interviewed at soon, but I am more than content at the moment to have an assured acceptance.
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Update 4/20/2012

I never thought I'd ever have this problem: I got into another school and now I have to choose!

I'm so grateful that I got in anywhere, so I'm going to relish this feeling for a couple of weeks and make a decision closer to May 15.
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Update 5/7/2012

I went to UC Irvine's second look and I'm sold. I'm going to become an anteater.