What are my chances?

curmudgeon
Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:22:05 +0000

Statistically, you are behind on MCAT at all of them. A Caucasian male applicant probably needs a few more points (at least 2, probably 3) to be “competitive”. Is it a well-balanced 34? Is it your only testing? Both of those answers could change things.

A tenth light on bcmp (remember, just bio, chem, math and physics). Probably not a biggie compared to MCAT.

The really good news is that you have a competitive application for the majority of med schools.

IIRC, there are very few statistical differences among the top 20-ish schools. They all look pretty much alike. @ 3.8 GPA, 36 MCAT. The difference comes in the other parts of the app. Your app looks “fine”. But nothing stands out as superlative.

Have a healthy list of mid-tiers. All your state schools. And throw a few high-flyers in, too. You never know. My kid was light a couple MCAT points and she made it through at one of your dream schools (but her resume was “better”).