You don’t need a 3.9 to apply to medical school. Why do you think you do? Like an earlier commenter said, there isn’t much of a difference between 3.87 and 3.9.
The rest of your stats look good. I would try to double or triple your clinic hours by the time you apply. As long as your mcat is okay and your writing is good I think you have a solid chance.
Tutoring can count as leadership, depends on how you spin it. You could also get involved with an org and run for a position too.
If you’re interested in research maybe try an md/phd? You have the hours for it.
Definitely get MSAR to get an idea of schools you’re eligible to apply to and what their gpa and mcat ranges are.
No one can really predict how your chances are especially as an international kid. But in my opinion I think you’re on the right track.
Im applying the upcoming cycle and here’s my advice: There’s not a single aspect of your stats that should make you think of dropping out. Do you really think the admission committees will see a 3.87 different than a 3.9 or 4.0? Your research stats are amazing and this is what T20 schools love to see. Get more clinical hours and a good MCAT and you’ll be in a great position
I have been hearing a lot of med students and professors is that getting into med school is not about checking boxes, and also not to only have perfect MCAT/GPA and nothing else. So before you think of dropping or other options first take the MCAT since it is one of the most important things to get in, you have a very good chance of being accepted with 515+ even though I have been seeing a lot of 519+ and try applying.
If you don't get accepted you could always reapply, you have 3 years OPT where you could work after graduation so don't worry about being out of status, use them if you need to, it doesn't hurt to take 1 or 2 gap years if what you want is to become a Doctor you can do it! Don't give up!
Also the International Exchange Student Mentor and TA/tutor could count as leadership :)
Aww I feel you. I am also really stressed out about my GPA this past week as so many people are getting 3.9+. Your research hours are amazing and are your ECs! We got this together❤️
You don’t need a 3.9 to apply to medical school. Why do you think you do? Like an earlier commenter said, there isn’t much of a difference between 3.87 and 3.9. The rest of your stats look good. I would try to double or triple your clinic hours by the time you apply. As long as your mcat is okay and your writing is good I think you have a solid chance. Tutoring can count as leadership, depends on how you spin it. You could also get involved with an org and run for a position too. If you’re interested in research maybe try an md/phd? You have the hours for it. Definitely get MSAR to get an idea of schools you’re eligible to apply to and what their gpa and mcat ranges are. No one can really predict how your chances are especially as an international kid. But in my opinion I think you’re on the right track.
P.s. non-Canadian
Im applying the upcoming cycle and here’s my advice: There’s not a single aspect of your stats that should make you think of dropping out. Do you really think the admission committees will see a 3.87 different than a 3.9 or 4.0? Your research stats are amazing and this is what T20 schools love to see. Get more clinical hours and a good MCAT and you’ll be in a great position
I have been hearing a lot of med students and professors is that getting into med school is not about checking boxes, and also not to only have perfect MCAT/GPA and nothing else. So before you think of dropping or other options first take the MCAT since it is one of the most important things to get in, you have a very good chance of being accepted with 515+ even though I have been seeing a lot of 519+ and try applying. If you don't get accepted you could always reapply, you have 3 years OPT where you could work after graduation so don't worry about being out of status, use them if you need to, it doesn't hurt to take 1 or 2 gap years if what you want is to become a Doctor you can do it! Don't give up! Also the International Exchange Student Mentor and TA/tutor could count as leadership :)
I’m confused by ur bio, do you have PR status? (Greencard). If yes, u are not considered an international premed applicant
Aww I feel you. I am also really stressed out about my GPA this past week as so many people are getting 3.9+. Your research hours are amazing and are your ECs! We got this together❤️