Brief Profile:
I have a couple publications and several presentations with my name on them and one publication as a primary author in an undergraduate journal. I also have over 5 years of research experience between ecology, molecular biology, genetics and inorganic chemistry. I received several Semester Honors and a few Dean's list awards as well Undergraduate Researcher of the Year at Purdue University. Volunteer in the emergency room, as a tutor in biology and chemistry and at nursing homes where I would bring animals in to the patients to pet. Taught Intro. Biology, Cell, Genetics and Intro. Chemistry Labs.
// Applications //
Application Cycle One: 2003
Undergraduate college: Purdue University
Undergraduate Area of study: Biological/Life Sciences
Institution: Pudue University
Area of Study: Biological/Life Sciences
Degree Obtained: MS
Institution: Colorado State University
Area of Study: Biological/Life Sciences
Degree Obtained: ND
Total MCAT SCORE: 509
MCAT Section Scores:
B/B 127,
C/P 125,
CARS 130
Overall GPA: 3.14
Science GPA: 3.05
Summary of Application Experience
I retook the MCAT and improved four points so many schools were waiting on the results. All of Osteopathic interviews plus Indiana University was granted with my old scores. The way AMCAS calculates my GPA it come out to a BCPM=3.05 undergraduate and 3.73 graduate while the Overall GPA=3.14 undergradute and 3.72 graduate. Now the AACOMAS calculates my GPA differently with my BCPM=3.59 undergraduate and 3.72 graduate while the Overall GPA=3.42 undergradute and 3.71 graduate. The reason for the discrepency is that the AMCAS used both grades for repeated classes while AACOMAS only uses the most recent.
SUNY Upstate I was extremely disappointed with the SUNY Upstate decision. I really enjoyed the schools curriculum and student body. Both interviewers were impressed with my extensive experiences, however I ended up on the alternate list. I assume it was due to my AMCAS GPA. First they will offer all acceptances, then go through the 'High Priority' list and finally come to the 'Hold by Committee' list. I don't anticipate hearing anything before July if at all.
It says rejected but I am still waiting to hear for invites and decisions so this is an error.
