Brief Profile:
Co-President Undergrad Dietetic Student Assoc Gay Men's Health Crisis Volunteer Dietetic Internship Nutritionist for 4 years in Bushwick, East New York, Queensbridge, and now in the South Bronx all at Family Health Centers and Outpatient Clinics.
// Applications //
Application Cycle One: 2004
Undergraduate college: UC Berkeley
Undergraduate Area of study: Biological/Life Sciences
Institution: Brooklyn College
Area of Study: Biological/Life Sciences
Degree Obtained: M.S.
Total MCAT SCORE: 519
MCAT Section Scores:
B/B 130,
C/P 130,
CARS 129
Overall GPA: 2.90
Science GPA: 2.70
Summary of Application Experience
I didn't start out as a pre-med, hence the crappy gpa. I am a registered dietitian with a M.S. in Nutrition (3.83 gpa) I am hoping my 36 on the MCAT and grad gpa and 5 years experience as a nutritionist in underserved urban settings will prevent me from taking undergrad classes. I am a re-applicant. I was waitlisted a 2 schools last year, but no acceptance. I am applying to a wider range of schools this time and hoping for the best. As of today I have one interview scheduled at UMDNJ-SOM. I haven't actually completed all of my secondaries yet, but I'm getting there. A few I am not returning due to their rigid LOR requirements.
Looks more and more like I will be at UMDNJ-SOM. Only one more interview scheduled, at Albany. I figure by February interview chances drop dramatically. I very much like SOM and will be happy to go there. I guess I was just looking for a greater return on my investment, meaning more acceptances to choose from.
Update: got into Albany. Now it is decision time. Listen, if I can do it, anyone can. You saw my gpa, but grad work, good MCAT scores and a clear vision helped me out. What made the difference the second time around was that I was more clear about my motivation and career goals. I learned better how to market myself, my experience and my skills.
6/1/05 I recently got into SUNY Buffalo off the waitlist and that is where I am headed. I really liked Albany, but the crappy financial aid package was a deal breaker.
A bunch of schools never sent a final decision. It is so rude. My money should at least buy a rejection letter.
Applied
New York College of New York Tech.
Applying for combined PhD/MSTP? No
Submitted: Yes
Secondary Completed: No
Interview Invite: No
Interview Attended: No
Waitlisted: No
Accepted: No
Rejected: No
Summary of Experience:
never heard from them again