Brief Profile:
1 year clincal research, 1 year translational research, 2 years basic science research; McNair Scholar; 1.5 years president of honor's society (Phi Theta Kappa), 1 year founder/president community service organization; clinical service in Mexico; 0.5+ volunteer at hospital; community service in Central America; published abstract; 3 oral presentations of research; Health Care-Social Issues Minor; participant/counselor ULMSP; life experiences: born abroad, multi-lingual, multi-national, multi-cultural; 6 strong/excellent letters of rec; Three time teacher's assistant for upper division biology classes (Mammalian Physiology I and II and Developmental Neuroscience); Honors at Community College;
// Applications //
Application Cycle One: 2004
Undergraduate college: University of California, San Diego
Undergraduate Area of study: Biological/Life Sciences
Institution: San Diego Community College District
Area of Study: Biological/Life Sciences
Degree Obtained: AS
Institution: San Diego Community College District
Area of Study: Psychology/Social Sciences
Degree Obtained: AA
Total MCAT SCORE: 513
MCAT Section Scores:
B/B 129,
C/P 127,
CARS 129
Overall GPA: 3.50
Science GPA: 3.40
Summary of Application Experience
I felt that it was a real crapshoot. I was rejected from schools that are considered to be ranked below where I ultimately matriculated. Applying late and taking the August MCAT were HUGE disadvantages. Interviewing for me is a strength and every school minus one where I interviewed I was accepted or waitlisted. I truly believe that I ended up at the number one school for me. Though the process felt random at times it was enjoyable overall. I found out a lot about myself when filling out the countless forms and essays. If you can't answer the questions well, this might not be the time in your life to apply. Generally speaking, there really isn't any rush and taking an extra year to get more experience is definitely worth it. My upper division science GPA (3.7) outweighed my relatively low BCPM GPA. My GPA trend was upward.
