Undergraduate college: Eastern Michigan University
Undergraduate Area of study: Biological/Life Sciences
Total MCAT SCORE: 505
MCAT Section Scores:
B/B 127,
C/P 127,
CARS 124
Overall GPA: 3.61
Science GPA: 3.56
Summary of Application Experience
Non-trad all the way. I had a bit of a shaky undergrad, took some time off and faced what I will call a unique life experience. I am positive that what I gained from that experience is what ultimately led to my med school acceptance. I shadowed, volunteered at the hospital, volunteered at a free clinic and have been involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters. I also held a position at a research company for two years.
I chose to go the process entirely on my own. I did not consult with advisers or anybody else, because I wanted my personal statement, experiences and secondaries to come through as raw and straight from the heart. When I submitted my application, I was essentially sending my heart along with it. I think it is very important to not hold back in discussing life experiences. Don\'t worry about what the committee wants to see, but instead focus on transferring all of your passionate energy onto the pages of your application.
If your heart is in this 120%, you will eventually get in. God does not give us passionate hearts for medicine and then hang us out to dry. If you want this more than anything, and you truly truly mean that, then it will happen. Good luck everybody!
Application Complete, Rejected
Oakland University
Applying for combined PhD/MSTP? No
Submitted: Yes
Secondary Completed: Yes
Interview Invite: No
Interview Attended: No
Waitlisted: No
Accepted: No
Rejected: Yes
Summary of Experience:
I was complete in early September. Did not hear anything until I received my rejection in January.
Summary of Experience:
I was complete in early September. I was placed on pre-interview hold shortly after being complete. I was ultimately rejected at the end of February.
Summary of Experience:
I was complete in early September. Received my interview invite in late October. Attended my interview in January, and was waitlisted only two weeks after my interview.
Summary of Experience:
I was complete in early September. Received my interview invite in early October. Was waitlisted for two cycles and then accepted in February.
I could not be happier with this acceptance!! This school was my first choice for many, many reasons and I am thrilled to have the privilege to receive my medical education at such an extraordinary school.
